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Mohinder Verma<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: In an<br />
embarrassing situation for the<br />
State Government, the Union<br />
Ministry of Urban<br />
Development has projected<br />
the Jammu and Kashmir as<br />
extremely slothful in the completion<br />
of the projects sanctioned<br />
for the planned development<br />
of <strong>urban</strong> infrastructure<br />
and basic services in the<br />
identified cities and <strong>to</strong>wns<br />
under the Jawaharlal Nehru<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong><br />
daily<br />
National Urban Renewal<br />
Mission (JNNURM).<br />
According <strong>to</strong> the report-card<br />
of the Union Urban<br />
Development Ministry's<br />
JNNURM Direc<strong>to</strong>rate, as<br />
against five projects sanctioned<br />
under Urban Infrastructure and<br />
Governance (UIG) sub-mission,<br />
not even one has been completed<br />
<strong>by</strong> the concerned authorities<br />
of Jammu and Kashmir<br />
Government despite lapse of<br />
several years and in view of the<br />
sluggish performance uncertainty<br />
still prevails over the completion<br />
of the same within the latest<br />
time-frame fixed for the same.<br />
Of these five projects---two<br />
are in Jammu city and three<br />
are in summer capital city. On<br />
Comprehensive Sewerage<br />
Scheme for Division-A of<br />
Greater Jammu project,<br />
which was approved <strong>by</strong> the<br />
Union Ministry in December<br />
2006, only 40 per cent work<br />
has been completed till ending<br />
2012. Similar is the fate of<br />
Comprehensive Sewerage<br />
Scheme for left our area,<br />
Phase-II of Division-A of<br />
Greater Jammu, which was<br />
approved in March 2012. On<br />
second project not even one<br />
per cent work has been carried<br />
out till date.<br />
As per the latest Quarterly<br />
Progress Report (QPR), March<br />
2014 is the date of completion<br />
for these projects but given the<br />
sluggish progress till date<br />
whether the concerned authorities<br />
would meet the deadline<br />
remains a million dollar question.<br />
As per the project implementation<br />
status of the Union<br />
Ministry, 71 per cent work has<br />
been completed on comprehensive<br />
sewerage scheme for Zone-<br />
III (Sec<strong>to</strong>r-I) of Greater<br />
Srinagar, which was approved in<br />
December 2006. As per the latest<br />
QPR, March 2014 is the new<br />
deadline for the completion of<br />
project.<br />
Only 42 per cent work has<br />
been completed on augmentation<br />
of water supply for Zone-<br />
IV of Greater Srinagar including<br />
Central Water Testing<br />
Facilities, which was approved<br />
in February 2009. On water<br />
supply scheme for Tangnar<br />
REGD.NO.JK-71/12-14<br />
RNI No. 28547/1992<br />
Vol No. 49 No. 33 JAMMU, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 12+4 (Magazine) = 16 Pages ` 3.00<br />
GoI wants 4 major <strong>reforms</strong> implemented<br />
<strong>Centre</strong> <strong>cuts</strong> <strong>urban</strong> <strong>reforms</strong> <strong>grant</strong><br />
<strong>by</strong> <strong>10</strong> <strong>pc</strong>, J&K <strong>to</strong> lose Rs 46 cr<br />
Sanjeev Pargal<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: The<br />
Central Government has<br />
made it clear that <strong>10</strong> per cent<br />
cut imposed <strong>by</strong> it on <strong>urban</strong><br />
<strong>reforms</strong> <strong>grant</strong> for the State<br />
Government would stay unless<br />
the State initiated four major<br />
<strong>reforms</strong> in the Urban sec<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
which have been pending for<br />
the past quite sometime.<br />
Official sources <strong>to</strong>ld the<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> that a <strong>10</strong> per cent cut<br />
in <strong>urban</strong> <strong>reforms</strong> <strong>grant</strong> would<br />
mean losing a massive amount<br />
of Rs 46 crores during the current<br />
financial year. With less<br />
than two months <strong>to</strong> go for completion<br />
of ongoing fiscal year of<br />
2012-13, there seemed no<br />
immediate possibility of implementation<br />
of four major <strong>reforms</strong><br />
in the Urban Development sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
in such a short period of time<br />
despite the steps being initiated<br />
<strong>by</strong> the Ministry.<br />
Four major <strong>reforms</strong> listed<br />
<strong>by</strong> the Central Government<br />
for implementation <strong>by</strong> the<br />
State included imposition of<br />
property tax <strong>by</strong> constituting a<br />
Property Tax Board, holding<br />
of elections <strong>to</strong> Urban Local<br />
Bodies (ULBs), appointment<br />
of Ombudsmen for the ULBs<br />
and implementation of 74th<br />
amendment of the<br />
Constitution of India for<br />
transferring functions of various<br />
Departments including<br />
PHE and PDD <strong>to</strong><br />
Municipalities.<br />
``Though the Government<br />
has agreed in principle <strong>to</strong> implement<br />
all four major <strong>reforms</strong> yet<br />
the exercise was time consuming<br />
and couldn't be done within<br />
the current financial year'',<br />
sources said, adding that the<br />
State was taking all possible<br />
measures <strong>to</strong> implement the<br />
<strong>reforms</strong> for which the process<br />
has already been set in<strong>to</strong> motion.<br />
As far as imposition of property<br />
tax was concerned, the<br />
Urban Development Ministry of<br />
the State Government had introduced<br />
a bill <strong>to</strong> this effect in the<br />
Legislative Assembly in budget<br />
session of 2011. The bill had<br />
lapsed in the Legislative<br />
Council. Again it was passed in<br />
the Lower House in budget session<br />
of 2012 but the Upper<br />
House sent it <strong>to</strong> the Joint Select<br />
Committee, headed <strong>by</strong> the then<br />
Housing and Urban<br />
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JAMMU<br />
Generally couldy sky.<br />
TEMPERATURE<br />
Max: 24.0 Degree C<br />
Min: 11.2 Degree C<br />
RELATIVE HUMIDITY<br />
Highest: 86.0 per cent<br />
Lowest: 50.0 per cent<br />
Sunset on Sunday: 06.07 p.m.<br />
Sunrise on Monday: 07.24 a.m.<br />
KASHMIR<br />
Generally cloudy sky.<br />
TEMPERATURE<br />
Max: 12.9 Degree C<br />
Min: 3.1 Degree C<br />
RELATIVE HUMIDITY<br />
Highest: 85.0 per cent<br />
Lowest: 52.0 per cent<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent ance is far better than many<br />
States in the country", he said,<br />
Development Minister Tara<br />
Chand.<br />
However, the Select<br />
Committee didn't hold a single<br />
meeting. With the change of<br />
guard, Legislative Council<br />
Chairman, Amrit Malhotra has<br />
nominated Nawang Rigzin Jora<br />
as new chairman of the Select<br />
Committee.<br />
“If the Select Committee<br />
managed <strong>to</strong> finalise its recommendations<br />
within the next one<br />
and a half month, there is a possibility<br />
of the bill getting the<br />
Legislature nod or, otherwise, it<br />
would have <strong>to</strong> wait for next session<br />
of the Assembly in Srinagar<br />
in September-Oc<strong>to</strong>ber'', sources<br />
said.<br />
They added that initially the<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: State<br />
Government <strong>to</strong>day complained<br />
about not getting due<br />
recognition from the <strong>Centre</strong><br />
on the good work in rural<br />
development being done<br />
despite the threat of militancy<br />
and inhospitable terrain.<br />
The matter was raised <strong>by</strong><br />
State Rural Development<br />
Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar<br />
at the MNREGA Sammelan<br />
which saw Prime Minister Dr<br />
Manmohan Singh and UPA<br />
Chairperson Sonia Gandhi giving<br />
away awards <strong>to</strong> districts and<br />
Gram Panchayats for commendable<br />
work in various categories<br />
of rural job scheme.<br />
Talking <strong>to</strong> EXCELSIOR on<br />
telephone from New Delhi after<br />
attending the function, Sagar<br />
adding "the members of the<br />
local bodies and officials of the<br />
State Government are working<br />
very hard in many villages in the<br />
State <strong>to</strong> implement rural development<br />
programmes despite<br />
threats emanating from gunwielding<br />
militants and rough terrain".<br />
Sagar further said, "per<br />
capita expenditure in Jammu<br />
and Kashmir is highest in the<br />
country but our efforts have<br />
failed <strong>to</strong> get any recognition<br />
from the <strong>Centre</strong>", adding "we<br />
have utilized 85 per cent of the<br />
funds and data in this regard<br />
is being regularly furnished <strong>to</strong><br />
the Government of India.<br />
Even the same is available on<br />
the internet for the information<br />
of everybody".<br />
CM reviews<br />
res<strong>to</strong>ration of<br />
Poonch line<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
Congress leaders were opposed<br />
<strong>to</strong> the bill as they feared the<br />
imposition of property tax for<br />
the first time in the State would<br />
said that he <strong>to</strong>ld the Sammelan<br />
that many districts and Gram<br />
Panchayats in Jammu and<br />
Kashmir were performing very<br />
"As per the guidelines of the<br />
MNREGA, 50 % funds are <strong>to</strong> be<br />
utilized at Panchayat Halqa<br />
level, 30 % at Block and 20 % at<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Chief<br />
Minister Omar Abdullah <strong>to</strong>day<br />
reviewed the status of res<strong>to</strong>ration<br />
of Poonch power transmis-<br />
mar their political prospectus. well in rural development but district level but we are planning sion line at a high level meeting<br />
However, gradually they were the work was largely going <strong>10</strong>0 % expenditure at Panchayat of PDD officers here. The trans-<br />
coming <strong>to</strong> the conclusion that unnoticed.<br />
level", he said, adding "even mission line has been severely<br />
there was no option left now but "I <strong>to</strong>ld the participants and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi damaged <strong>by</strong> the recent heavy<br />
<strong>to</strong> implement the reform. the representatives of the Union is laying stress on utilization of snowfall in the area. Various<br />
On holding of elections <strong>to</strong> the Government that Jammu and maximum funds at the <strong>to</strong>wers have got completely<br />
ULBs, sources said, the process Kashmir is doing well in the Panchayat Halqa level". uprooted whileas many have<br />
for this has been initiated and the rural development despite being Earlier, while addressing the been broken <strong>by</strong> the snow s<strong>to</strong>rm.<br />
(Contd on page 7 Col 1) hilly district and our perform- (Contd on page 7 Col 5) (Contd on page 7 Col 5)<br />
Family, others continue protest against child abduction<br />
8 staffers attached, police gets CCTV<br />
Ajay Raina<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Admitting<br />
that some staffers might be<br />
involved in the ba<strong>by</strong> abductions<br />
from Shri Maharaja<br />
Gulab Singh (SMGS)<br />
Hospital, the administration in<br />
a quick action <strong>to</strong>day attached<br />
eight staffers including three<br />
Nurses after the fresh ba<strong>by</strong><br />
theft case was reported recently<br />
even as City police claimed<br />
that it had spotted a woman<br />
lifting the child in CCTV<br />
footage but she had covered<br />
her face and body with a<br />
shawl.<br />
Official sources said that<br />
some staff members might be<br />
involved in providing informa-<br />
footage of child lifter<br />
tion <strong>to</strong> the ba<strong>by</strong> abduction gang,<br />
which was active in SMGS<br />
Hospital for the past quite some<br />
time.<br />
They said that the hospital<br />
administration <strong>to</strong>day attached<br />
eight staffers including three<br />
Nurses, three Nursing orderlies<br />
and two safai karamcharis,<br />
adding that the two security personnel<br />
namely Vinay and<br />
Kishore were dismissed from<br />
the job with immediate effect for<br />
de-reliction of duty.<br />
CCTV cameras installed in<br />
the premises captured footage of<br />
a woman walking out with the<br />
ba<strong>by</strong>, but her face was fully covered,<br />
police sources said after<br />
examining the CCTV footage<br />
obtained from the hospital<br />
authorities.<br />
"We have seen the CCTV<br />
footage. The woman had been<br />
spotted lifting the child at 3.23<br />
am on the intervening night of<br />
January 31 and February 1<br />
when his mother and an attendant<br />
were asleep. However, the<br />
woman had covered her face<br />
and body with shawl. She<br />
couldn't be identified immediately<br />
but efforts were being<br />
made <strong>to</strong> identify her'', police<br />
said.<br />
The panel constituted <strong>by</strong> the<br />
Principal Government Medical<br />
College headed <strong>by</strong> Reva Gupta,<br />
Administra<strong>to</strong>r, Associated<br />
Hospitals <strong>to</strong>day held a meeting<br />
and carried out investigations<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the case, sources said,<br />
Gopal Sharma<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Even after<br />
spending crores of rupees on<br />
Inter State Bus Terminal<br />
(ISBT) at Transport Nagar<br />
(Narwal) and Bus Stand for<br />
Banihal and Katra Vaishno<br />
Devi route buses at Khanpur<br />
near Nagrota By-Pass, the<br />
Administration has failed <strong>to</strong><br />
shift the existing BC Road Bus<br />
Stand <strong>to</strong> the new identified<br />
locations despite the fact that<br />
all the desired infrastructure is<br />
in place there for the last several<br />
years.<br />
While these two bus stands<br />
are ready for the last nearly three<br />
years, the concerned agencies<br />
lacked will <strong>to</strong> shift the present<br />
Bus Stand at the new identified<br />
places. They just passed the buck<br />
<strong>to</strong> the other agencies washing<br />
their hands off the basic responsibility.<br />
General public in the<br />
‘J&K has highest per capita expenditure in country’<br />
RDD works not getting<br />
due recognition: Sagar<br />
adding that the panel has <strong>to</strong> submit<br />
detailed report in three days.<br />
Meanwhile, the family members<br />
of the newly born ba<strong>by</strong><br />
along with some social organisations<br />
staged protests against<br />
Hospital Administration. They<br />
raised slogans against Hospital<br />
administration particularly<br />
against Principal Government<br />
Medical College, Dr Aniece<br />
Choudhary and demanded<br />
immediate recovery of the<br />
abducted ba<strong>by</strong>.<br />
Talking <strong>to</strong> <strong>Excelsior</strong>,<br />
Medical Superintendent Dr AK<br />
Sharma admitted that some<br />
staffers might be involved in the<br />
ba<strong>by</strong> thefts from the hospital.<br />
He said that some black-<br />
(Contd on page 7 Col 5)<br />
Union Ministry's report-card projects J&K as extremely slothful<br />
Only 13% work completed on UIG,<br />
UIDSSMT projects in over 4 yrs<br />
(Contd on page 7 Col 1)<br />
winter capital city is the worst<br />
sufferer and continued <strong>to</strong> face the<br />
growing 'traffic mess'<br />
on the busy BC Road,<br />
KC Crossing and Jewel<br />
Chowk area. The<br />
District Administration<br />
claimed that Jammu<br />
Development<br />
Authority caused delay<br />
in construction of Bus<br />
Stand at Khanpur and<br />
Narwal besides raising<br />
required infrastructure<br />
there while the <strong>to</strong>p JDA<br />
officials claimed that<br />
all the required infrastructure<br />
has been<br />
raised there and it was<br />
now the job of State<br />
Transport and the<br />
Divisional and the<br />
District Administration <strong>to</strong> execute<br />
the orders and ensure operation<br />
of these two newly raised<br />
Bus Stands.<br />
Two AK bullets seized<br />
53 trucks exchange<br />
sides, Rs 2.74 cr worth trade<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Cross-<br />
LoC trade between two parts<br />
of the divided State that<br />
resumed this week after<br />
about three weeks halt on<br />
Poonch-Rawlakote route<br />
s<strong>to</strong>od at Rs 2.74 crore with a<br />
<strong>to</strong>tal of 53 trucks exchanging<br />
sides at Chakan-Da-<br />
Bagh.<br />
The trade was suspended<br />
on January <strong>10</strong> with Pakistan<br />
authorities refusing <strong>to</strong> open<br />
gates after the killing of two<br />
Indian Army jawans <strong>by</strong><br />
Pakistani troops on January 8<br />
at Mankote in Poonch sec<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Cross-LoC bus and trade<br />
and Poonch-Rawlakote route<br />
were resumed this week after<br />
remaining suspended for two<br />
and three week respectively.<br />
Official sources said items<br />
worth Rs 2.22 crore were<br />
imported <strong>by</strong> the traders from<br />
this part of divided State from<br />
Pakistan occupied Kashmir<br />
(PoK) during four days of<br />
weekly trade (Tuesday <strong>to</strong><br />
Friday). As against Rs 2.22<br />
crore worth imports, the<br />
traders exported items worth<br />
only Rs 52.56 lakh during four<br />
days.<br />
Imports on Tuesday were<br />
valued at Rs 31.93 lakh followed<br />
<strong>by</strong> Rs 33.95 lakh on<br />
Wednesday. They rose <strong>to</strong> Rs<br />
1.07 crore on Thursday and<br />
s<strong>to</strong>od at Rs 49.55 crore on<br />
Friday.<br />
Exports from this side were<br />
zero on Tuesday, Rs 15.83<br />
lakh on Wednesday, Rs 14.24<br />
lakh on Thursday and Rs 22.49<br />
lakh on Friday.<br />
Massive ‘traffic mess’ on BC Road<br />
ISBT, Khanpur Stand ready;<br />
Govt lacks will <strong>to</strong> shift<br />
The idle parking of buses<br />
and other vehicles at General<br />
Bus Stand, B C Road and K C<br />
crossing area has become the<br />
worst ever traffic problem and it<br />
has been further aggravated<br />
Kashmiri artisans working on curtains in Srinagar on Saturday. (UNI)<br />
On Tuesday, no truck had<br />
crossed over <strong>to</strong> PoK from this<br />
side while five trucks went <strong>to</strong><br />
other side of the LoC on<br />
Wednesday, seven on<br />
Thursday and <strong>10</strong> on Friday.<br />
From PoK, six trucks each<br />
came <strong>to</strong> Poonch on Tuesday<br />
and Wednesday while the<br />
number went up <strong>to</strong> eight on<br />
Thursday and 11 on Friday.<br />
Sources said one empty<br />
and one live bullet of AK-47<br />
were recovered from a truck<br />
that had come from Hajeera,<br />
Rawlakote in PoK. The bullet<br />
had been mixed in the<br />
almonds. However, the<br />
authorities on this side<br />
detected them during scanning.<br />
The truck was allowed<br />
<strong>to</strong> return <strong>to</strong> PoK.<br />
Identity of the trader, who<br />
had imported the almonds<br />
from PoK and the one who had<br />
<strong>to</strong> receive it on this side, has<br />
been ascertained. The trader<br />
would be quizzed. Before the<br />
trade was s<strong>to</strong>pped, the authorities<br />
had seized few bullets<br />
mixed with almonds.<br />
PJ Singh, Trade<br />
Facilitation Officer (TFO),<br />
Poonch represented this side at<br />
Chakan-Da-Bagh during four<br />
days trade while Aslam<br />
Qayani, TFO represented PoK.<br />
Cross-LoC bus had also<br />
resumed this Monday after<br />
remaining suspended for two<br />
weeks on Poonch-Rawlakote<br />
route.<br />
The visi<strong>to</strong>rs of cross-LoC<br />
bus and the traders were confident<br />
that the Confidence<br />
Building Measures (CBMs)<br />
between India and Pakistan<br />
would carry on.<br />
with the unauthorized operation<br />
of Tata Sumos, Taxis, Tempo<br />
A view of fully packed General Bus Stand on BC Road in Jammu.<br />
-<strong>Excelsior</strong>/Rakesh<br />
Travelers and mini-buses from B<br />
C Road near Bus Stand. The<br />
administration did not bother <strong>to</strong><br />
(Contd on page 7 Col 3)<br />
Threats <strong>to</strong> girl band: CM assures probe<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SRINAGAR, Feb 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah <strong>to</strong>day<br />
assured police probe in<strong>to</strong> the on-line threats of the first all-girl rock<br />
band of Kashmir and hoped that the band will put a brave face and<br />
won't be silenced <strong>by</strong> such threats.<br />
Chief Minister wrote in Twitter that it was a matter of shame<br />
that those who demand freedom of speech on social media networks<br />
use it <strong>to</strong> threaten the girls, who are Class X students.<br />
Omar said: "Shame on those who claim freedom of speech via<br />
social media and then use that freedom <strong>to</strong> threaten girls who have<br />
the right <strong>to</strong> choose <strong>to</strong> sing."<br />
"I hope these talented young girls will not let a handful of<br />
morons silence them", said Omar. While assuring Police probe in<strong>to</strong><br />
the threats, he said: "The police will examine the threats issued and<br />
whether any provision of the law can be used <strong>to</strong> book those making<br />
the threats."<br />
The Pragash - the Light - rock band formed <strong>by</strong> the teenage girls<br />
of Kashmir last year came <strong>to</strong> limelight after their performance in<br />
(Contd on page 7 Col 1)<br />
Uncle kills nephew in Ramkote<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
KATHUA, Feb 2: A man murdered his 4-year-old nephew<br />
after some quarrel with his own brother and Bhabi and threw<br />
away boy’s body in the fields in Ramkote area of tehsil Billawar<br />
<strong>to</strong>day.<br />
A police spokesman giving details said that matter came <strong>to</strong><br />
notice after a villager found the dead body of 4-year-old Nitin<br />
alias Bholu, son of Vijay Kumar, resident of Dhan, lying in the<br />
fields away from his home. The boy had multiple stab wounds on<br />
neck and s<strong>to</strong>mach. He raised alarm and informed family members.<br />
The mother of the boy <strong>to</strong>ld that boy had left <strong>to</strong> the fields with<br />
his uncle Joginder Lal (28), who was also found missing. A neighbourers<br />
<strong>to</strong>ld that they saw Bholu going with his uncle <strong>to</strong>wards<br />
fields in the morning. The people informed Ramkote police about<br />
the murder.<br />
A police party led <strong>by</strong> Incharge Police Post, Ramkote rushed <strong>to</strong><br />
Dhan village. Later, SHO Billawar Bhushan Manhas and SDPO<br />
(Contd on page 7 Col 3)<br />
India should have halted CBMs: Rajnath<br />
NEW DELHI, Feb 2:<br />
India should have s<strong>to</strong>pped all confidence building steps with<br />
Pakistan for the time being and called back its envoy there over<br />
beheading of an Indian soldier <strong>by</strong> Pakistani forces, BJP President<br />
Rajnath Singh said <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Addressing a seminar on the condition of minorities in<br />
Pakistan, Singh said the "will power and conviction" needed <strong>to</strong><br />
deal with Pakistan was lacking in the UPA Government.<br />
He referred <strong>to</strong> the recent incident in the Poonch sec<strong>to</strong>r of<br />
Jammu where two Indian soldiers were killed <strong>by</strong> Pakistani army<br />
regulars and the head of one, Hemraj, was taken away <strong>by</strong> them.<br />
"I feel that the way India should have protested and opposed<br />
this- not only with Pakistan but also at the international forum- it<br />
did not do. For the time being, India should have said that it is s<strong>to</strong>pping<br />
all the on-going confidence building process. I am not saying<br />
forever but for the time being," Singh said.<br />
He further maintained that India should have also "scaled down<br />
the diplomatic relations" with Pakistan.<br />
(Contd on page 7 Col 3)<br />
Kerry is new US Secretary of State<br />
WASHINGTON, Feb 2:<br />
Veteran Sena<strong>to</strong>r John Kerry, who favours strong ties with India,<br />
was <strong>to</strong>day sworn in as the US Secretary of State, replacing Hillary<br />
Clin<strong>to</strong>n as America’s <strong>to</strong>p diplomat.<br />
Kerry, 69, was sworn in at a private ceremony, taking an oath<br />
administered <strong>by</strong> US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.<br />
“I was very honoured <strong>to</strong> be sworn in and very anxious <strong>to</strong> get <strong>to</strong><br />
work,” Kerry <strong>to</strong>ld media, with his wife Teresa Heinz Kerry <strong>by</strong> his<br />
side.<br />
Besides his wife, he was joined <strong>by</strong> daughter Vanessa, brother<br />
Cameron, and his Senate staff.<br />
Kerry is a strong advocate of peace talks between India and<br />
Pakistan as he firmly believes that there are few relationships that<br />
will be vital in the 21st century for Washing<strong>to</strong>n’s ties with New<br />
Delhi.<br />
Kerry has an illustrious career spanning over three decades of<br />
public life. For the last four years he was Chairman of the powerful<br />
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.<br />
A close confidant of Obama, Kerry in the last four years several<br />
times came <strong>to</strong> the rescue of Obama Administration whenever US<br />
(Contd on page 7 Col 1)<br />
Court frames rape charges against 5<br />
NEW DELHI, Feb 2:<br />
A fast-track court here <strong>to</strong>day framed charges against five<br />
accused in the December 16 gangrape case and put them on trial on<br />
various counts including conspiracy <strong>to</strong> abduct the 23-year-old girl<br />
and sexually assault and murder her.<br />
A fresh offence under Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code was<br />
added <strong>by</strong> the court against them for abducting the girl with the<br />
intention <strong>to</strong> compel and force her <strong>to</strong> "illicit intercourse".<br />
The court, which fixed February 5 for starting the trial, also<br />
charged them with murder of the paramedic girl under Section 302<br />
(murder) of the IPC which entails the maximum punishment of<br />
death penalty.<br />
Additional Sessions Judge Yogesh Khanna concluded that there<br />
were facts prima facie <strong>to</strong> suggest that the accused, along with<br />
another juvenile associate, conspired <strong>to</strong> deceitfully induce the girl<br />
and her male friend <strong>to</strong> board the vehicle believing it <strong>to</strong> be a chartered<br />
bus for raping the victim and committing other offences.<br />
(Contd on page 7 Col 5)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE 2) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU<br />
OBITUARIES<br />
CREMATION<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the<br />
sad demise of our beloved Sh. Prem Kumar<br />
Sethi S/o Late Sh. Dev Raj Sethi R/o H.No 30,<br />
Karan Nagar Jammu on 2-02-2013.<br />
Cremation shall take place at Jogi Gate,<br />
Cremation Ground at 11 am on 3-02-2013.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Smt. Darshna Sethi -Wife<br />
Son & Daughter-in-law<br />
Mr. Anil Sethi & Suman Sethi<br />
Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Mrs. Meenakshi & Dev Anand<br />
Bhabi & Brother<br />
Smt. Veena Sethi & Late Sh. Vipan Sethi<br />
Son & Daughter-in-law<br />
Sh. Prem Kumar Sethi<br />
Mr. Rajeev Sethi & Arpna Sethi<br />
Sisters & Brothers-in-law<br />
Smt. Neeru Chadha & Late Sh. Ranveer Chadha<br />
Smt. Kiran & Anil Sharma<br />
Smt. Pooja & Pawan Sanan<br />
Sonali, Smriti, Aryan -Grand Children<br />
Laxmi Art Printers, 30 Karan Nagar, Jammu<br />
Mob. No : 9419182553, 9469150070, 9596961791, 9419776049<br />
We often think of days when we were all<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether and shadow over live is cart, our<br />
loved one gone forever<br />
OBITUARY / TENTH DAY<br />
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the<br />
sad and untimely demise of our beloved Smt<br />
Pinky Fotedar W/o Sh Ravinder Fotedar of<br />
Paloura near Govt Dispensary and at present<br />
H No. 133A/1 Vinayak Nagar Muthi on 30-01-<br />
2013.<br />
Tenth Day will be performed on Friday, 8th<br />
Pinky Fotedar<br />
Feb 2013 at Akhnoor Ghat.The assembly will<br />
held at H No. 133A/1, Vinayak Nagar Muthi, Jammu at 12:30 p.m.<br />
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY :-<br />
Smt Shanta Fotedar<br />
Smt Mohini Fotedar - Mother - in - law<br />
Sh Ravinder Fotedar - Husband<br />
Raveena/Payal Fotedar - Daughter<br />
Sh & Smt Ashok Fotedar- Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law<br />
Sh & Smt Daleep Fotedar - -do-<br />
Sh & Smt Sanjeet Fotedar- -do-<br />
Fotedar’s, Pandita’s, Zalpuri’s, Waza’s, Khar’s, Kilam’s and Mat<strong>to</strong>o’s<br />
Contact Number -<br />
0191-2598700, 9906077774, 9419833553, 9419144033<br />
NAMAZ-E-JANAZA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we<br />
inform the sad demise of our<br />
beloved Mohd. Hussain (Retd.<br />
Driver State Mo<strong>to</strong>r Garage) R/o<br />
New Plot, Jammu.<br />
Namaz-e-Janaza shall be performed<br />
at Graveyard, Rehari at 2:00<br />
PM on 3 Feb 2013.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
All Family Members<br />
KRIYA/RASAM PAGRI/UTHALA<br />
<strong>10</strong>TH DAY KRIYA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow we inform<br />
the sad demise of Sh. Chuni Lal Dhar S/o<br />
Late Sh. Parmanand Dhar originally R/o<br />
Nunar Ganderbal Kashmir, at present house<br />
No.43, Lane-5 Vishwabharti Colony,<br />
Akalpora Morh, Jammu in a tragic road accident<br />
on 20-1-2013 at Muthi Jammu.<br />
Tenth Day Kriya shall be performed on 4-2-<br />
2013 (Monday) at Akhnoor Ghat and assembly<br />
shall be at our residence at 12 Noon.<br />
Grief Stricken<br />
Smt. Roopawati Dhar- Bhabi<br />
Sh. Girdhari Lal Dhar- Brother<br />
Smt. & Sh. Ashok Dhar- Nephew<br />
Sh. Deepak Dhar- Nephew<br />
Smt. & Sh. Kiran Dhar- Nephew<br />
Karamyogi Chuni Lal<br />
Dhar<br />
Phone No.: 9797346747, 9858692697, 09742358222<br />
KARAM/RASAM PAGRI<br />
With profound grief & sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved<br />
Sh. Kanwal Singh Jamwal S/o Lt. Acchar Singh Jamwal R/o Birpur, Mandi<br />
Dhalpur, Dist. Samba who expired on 22-1-2013.<br />
Karam 3rd Feb 2013 (Sunday) at <strong>10</strong>:00 AM onwards at our residence.<br />
Rasam Pagri on 4th Feb 2013 (Monday) at 12:30 PM at our residence.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Smt Rattno Devi - Mother<br />
Smt. Amarti Devi - Wife<br />
Rashmi & Anil Jamwal - Daughter-in-Law & Son<br />
Bhabi & Brother<br />
Smt. Kamlesh Devi & Sh. Sohan Singh Jamwal<br />
Smt. Shrishta Devi & Sh. Chhankar Singh Jamwal<br />
Smt. Neelam Devi & SH. Mahatam Singh Jamwal<br />
Daughter & Son-in-Laws<br />
Smt. Anju & Sh. Kuldeep Manhas<br />
Smt. Bandana & Sh. Surinder Singh<br />
Sister & Brother-in-Law<br />
Late . Momaya Devi & Sh Jagdev Singh<br />
Smt. San<strong>to</strong>sh Devi & Sh. Surinder Singh<br />
Mob: 9622207376<br />
TENTH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA<br />
With profound grief & sorrow we inform the sad & untimely demise of our<br />
beloved Sh. Sita Ram Sharma S/o Lt. Sh Badri Nath R/o H. No: 213 Dogra<br />
Mohalla Canal Road Near RRL Jammu who expired on 25-1-13.<br />
Tenth Day 3rd of Feb 2013 (Sunday) at 11 AM at Hari Ghat Near CID<br />
Headquater office Canal Road Jammu.<br />
Kriya 4th of Feb (Monday) at our residence.<br />
Uthala 4th of Feb (Monday) at 5 PM at Govt Girls Higher Secondary School<br />
Mohd. Hussain<br />
(Retd. Driver State<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>r Garage)<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our<br />
beloved Smt Susheela Devi W/o Lt. Sh Mulkh Raj Gupta R/o<br />
H.No. 46, Kutcha Diwan Bishan Dass, Link Road, Jammu.<br />
Kriya will be performed at our residence on Sunday, 3rd of Feb,<br />
13 at 12 Noon.<br />
Rasam Pagri/Uthala will be performed on Monday, 4th of Feb, 13<br />
at 4PM at Kashyap Rajput Sabha, Moti Bazar, Jammu.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Daughters-in-law & Sons<br />
Smt Vaishno Gupta & Sh Satish Kumar Gupta (Retd. Mgr J&K Bank)<br />
Smt Kamla Gupta W/o Lt. Sh Suman Kumar Gupta<br />
Smt Anjali Gupta & Sh Ashok Kumar Gupta<br />
Smt Sunita Gupta W/o Lt. Sh Raman Kumar Gupta<br />
Smt Harsh Gupta & Sh Rajinder Kumar Gupta<br />
Daughters & Sons-in-Law<br />
Smt Susheela Devi<br />
Smt Tarsem Seth & Sh Pinkal Seth<br />
Smt Manju Langer & Sh Keshav Langer<br />
Grand Sons & Daughters-in-law<br />
M/s Pratham Technologies<br />
Prashant & Radhika<br />
Bari Brahmana, Jammu<br />
M/s New Creations<br />
Nishant & Megha<br />
Kali Jani, Jammu<br />
Karun & Swati<br />
M/s Muskaan Selection Shoppee<br />
Grand Daughter & Grand Son-in-law- Pooja & Karun<br />
Grand Sons & Grand Daughters- Tarun, Nitin, Rajat,<br />
Rani Park, Jammu.<br />
Akshay, Amit, Ashna, Prerna<br />
Ph: 0191-2577842 (R),<br />
Great Grand Children- Muskaan, Pratham, Nityam +9194191-04114 (M)<br />
Sh. Kanwal Singh Jamwal<br />
Canal Road (Near Irrigation Office Jammu.)<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Sons & Daughter-in-Laws<br />
Sh. Subash Chander & Smt Sushma Sharma<br />
Sh. Sanjeev Sharma (NC Leader) & Smt Sumati Sharma (JE PDD)<br />
Daughters & Sons-in-law<br />
Sh. Sita Ram Sharma<br />
Smt Chander Lakha & Sh Yash Paul Sharma<br />
Smt Sunita & Sh. Sri Niwas Sharma<br />
Smt Suman & Sh. Naresh Sharma<br />
Grand Children: Akhlesh, Vasu, Bawa, Vicky, Nandan Janu, Ashu, Nandita, Jiya<br />
M/s Sita Ram & Sons Gen S<strong>to</strong>re,<br />
Dogra Mohalla Near RRL Canal Road Jammu<br />
M/s Ess Vision Cable Network.<br />
213 Dogra Mohalla Near RRL Canal Road Jammu<br />
M/s Sanjeev Comminication Dogra Mohalla Near RRL Canal Road Jammu.<br />
9419162703, 9419<strong>10</strong>5192<br />
TENTH DAY KRIYA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise<br />
of our beloved mother Smt. Khemo Devi W/o Late Ch.<br />
Ram Chand, R/o Rathana, R.S. Pura, Jammu who expired<br />
on 25th Jan 2013. <strong>10</strong>th Day Kriya will be performed on 3-<br />
2-2013, Sunday at our residence (<strong>10</strong>.00 a.m.-12.00 Noon)<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Sons and Daughters-in-laws<br />
Sh. Darshan Chand & Smt. Sita Devi (J&K Police)<br />
Sh. Parkash Chand & Smt. Pushpa Devi (Ex. Hav.)<br />
Sh. Yash Pal & Smt. Shashi Devi (J&K Police)<br />
Sh. Mohan Singh & Smt. Champa Devi (Edu. Deptt)<br />
Sh. Sohan Singh & Smt. Asha Devi (Ex. JCO)<br />
Daughters and Son-in-laws<br />
Smt. Rani Devi & Sh, Darshan Chowdhary<br />
Smt. Darshana Devi & Ch. Krishan Lal<br />
Smt. Jassi Devi & Sh. Jagdish Kumar<br />
M/s New Dreamland Public School,<br />
Nanak Nagar<br />
Contact No: 9419192669, 9419312083<br />
SMT. KHEMO DEVI<br />
MASVAR/VAHARVAR/BARKHI<br />
4TH & 5TH FEB 2013<br />
In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.<br />
In our hearts you hold a place, no one could ever fill.<br />
Although your separation will be beyond our <strong>to</strong>lerance but we will try our best <strong>to</strong><br />
control it with your blessings.<br />
Masvar/Vaharvar/Barkhi of our beloved Lt. Sh. P.N. Raina (Retd. DySP) will be<br />
performed at our residence 93/2 Chhanni Himmat Jammu on 4th & 5th Feb-2013.<br />
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY<br />
Smt. Leelawati Raina - Mother<br />
Smt. Shanta Raina - Wife<br />
Smt. & Dr. Anil Raina - Son & Daughter-in-law<br />
Smt. & Sh. Kiran Raina - Son & Daughter-in-law<br />
Smt. & Sh. Arun Raina - Son & Daughter-in-law<br />
Smt. & Sh. A.K. Raina - Sister & Brother-in-law<br />
Smt. & Sh. G.S. Raina - Brother & Bhabhi<br />
Smt. & Sh. S.K. Raina - Brother & Bhabhi<br />
Grand Children : Guddu, Manu, Nonu, Rhidhima & Sidhima<br />
(M) 9419800500/2461579<br />
TENTH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform you the sad demise of our beloved mother Smt. Ram Pyari Anand W/o Late<br />
Sh. Sain Dass Anand R/o 155,Nagpal Street, Upper Bazar, Jammu who expired on 26th Jan. 2013.<br />
TENTH DAY will be performed on Monday, 4th Feb. 2013 at 11.00 a.m. at temple near Rani Park, Jammu.<br />
KRIYA will be performed on Thursday, 7th Feb. 2013 at 12.00 p.m. at our residence.<br />
UTHALA will be performed on Friday, 8th Feb. 2013 at 4.30 p.m. at Jain Hall, Rani<br />
Park, Jammu.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Smt. Vijay & Sh. Bal K.Anand-Daughter-in-law & Son<br />
Smt. Sunita & Sh. J.G. Anand-Retd X.En I&FC Deptt. Jammu-Daughter-in-law & Son<br />
Smt. Shakuntla Abrol W/o Late Sh. J.K. Abrol-Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Smt. Chanchal & Sh. Narinder Bhasin -Retired Dogri News Readers AIR Jammu<br />
Grand Sons & Daughters<br />
Smt. Tanu & Sh. Vikas Anand-A.E.E. PDD Smt. Priya & Sh. Vishal Anand-J.E. PDD<br />
Smt. Ritu & Dr. Kewal Samnotra-MD, Paed Smt. Seema & Sh. Rakesh Abrol-Forest Deptt.<br />
Smt. Richa & Sh. Chetan Verma-Sr. Manager, Freescale Semi-Conduc<strong>to</strong>rs Pvt. Ltd.<br />
Smt. Soyal & Sh. Hemant Bhasin (Manager, jabong.com)<br />
Dr. Rinky & Dr. Abhishek Gupta (D.C. Central Cus<strong>to</strong>ms & Excise)<br />
Mr Sumit Anand (Manager, Tech Mahindra)<br />
Great Grandsons & Daughters<br />
Sudipt, Ashu<strong>to</strong>sh, Manan, Nupur, Nehmat, Manya, Radhika, Mishti and Shivika<br />
BAL ORNAMENTS, JAIN BAZAR, JAMMU<br />
Contact: 9419184170, 9419143114, 9419182326, 9419185576<br />
TENTH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad<br />
demise of our beloved Smt. Sushila Sharma W/o<br />
Sh. Ram Lal Choudhary (Arnia Wale) presently R/o<br />
H. No. 34 Sect-2 Channi Himmat, Jammu, left for<br />
heavenly abode on 27th January 2013.<br />
TENTH DAY Monday 4th Feb. 2013 at Panch<br />
Mandir Channi Himmat at 11.00 a.m.<br />
KRIYA-Tuesday, 5th Feb. 2013 at our residence.<br />
UTHALA-Wednesday, 6th Feb. 2013 at Panch<br />
Mandir Channi Himmat at 4.30 p.m.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Sh. Ram Lal Choudhary-Husband<br />
Sh. Gian Chand Choudhary-(Jeth)<br />
Daughters-in-law & Sons<br />
Dr. Rajinder Parshad Sajgotra<br />
SMT. SUSHILA SHARMA<br />
(Govt. Hospital Kanachak)<br />
Smt. Anju & Er. Sundresh Verm Kumar (AEE-PDD)<br />
Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Smt. Rajesh Rani & Er. Deep Kumar (AEE-ERA)<br />
Nanand and Nandoyi<br />
Smt. Krishna (Gian Dei) & Sh. Om Parkash Sharma (Deen Ji)<br />
Smt. San<strong>to</strong>sh W/o Late Sh. Madan Lal<br />
Smt. Kamla & Sh. Vijay Kumar Sharma<br />
Grand Children: Ridhima, Kanav, Rajat, Gungun<br />
Tel No. 0191-2461434<br />
TENTH DAY/UTHALA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we regret <strong>to</strong> inform<br />
about the sad demise of our beloved Sh. Durga<br />
Dass Sharma S/o Late Sh. Ram Krishan Sharma<br />
R/o 650-A Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.<br />
THE TENTH (<strong>10</strong>TH) DAY will be performed on<br />
Monday (4/02/2013) at Laxmi Narayan Temple<br />
Gandhi Nagar at 11.00 a.m.<br />
UTHALA: Uthala will be performed on Wednesday<br />
(6/2/2013) at 4.00 p.m. at Paanch Mandir, Green<br />
Belt Park, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Smt. Anuradha Sharma-Wife<br />
Mr Amit Sharma-Son<br />
Mr Sumit Sharma-Son<br />
Mrs Sonia Khajuria-Daughter<br />
SH. DURGA DASS<br />
Mr Vishal Khajuria-Son-in-law<br />
SHARMA<br />
Sh. Lakshmi Dayal Sharma-Brother<br />
Smt. San<strong>to</strong>sh Sharma-Bhabhi<br />
Sh. Ganesh Dutt Sharma-Brother<br />
Nek Ram Sharma - Brother-in-law<br />
Sh. Chaman Lal Kerani - Brother-in-law<br />
Smt. Poli Kerani - Sister<br />
Smt. Sandhaya & Rakesh Sam<strong>by</strong>al -Daughter & Son-in-Law<br />
Dkshesh Khajuria-Grand Son<br />
Mob: 94193<strong>10</strong>455, 0191-2430195<br />
TENTH DAY<br />
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad<br />
demise of our beloved Sh Ram Krishan Dubey<br />
S/o Late Sh Isher Dass Dubey R/o Gurudwara<br />
Gali Udhampur who left for heavenly abode on<br />
31-01-2013.<br />
Tenth Day will be performed on 9-02-2013 Saturday<br />
at their residence Gurudwara Gali at 11 a.m.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Smt Krishna Dubey --Wife<br />
Smt Shakuntla Devi & Sh Sant Kumar -Bhabi & Brother<br />
Smt Neeru Raina & Sh Ram Paul Raina -Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Smt Vishali Dubey & Sh Sanju Dubey -Son & Daughter-in-law<br />
Smt Anu & Sh Rakesh Sharma -Niece & Son-in-law<br />
Sh Ram Krishan Dubey<br />
Smt Poonam Dogra & Sh Jugal Dogra -Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Smt Sulekha Sharma & Sh Suresh Kumar -Daughter-in-law & Nephew<br />
Grand Children: Sarthak Dubey, Sayam Dubey, Anchita, Sanan<br />
DUBEY FOOTWAR, Ram Nagar Chowk, Udhampur -- 94191-61172<br />
TENTH DAY KRIYA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sudden<br />
and untimely demise of Mrs Asha Koul W/o<br />
Sh Shuban Lal Kaul (Ex. Asstt. Controller Drugs J&K)<br />
R/o 169 Govindpura Old Satwari Chatha, Jammu<br />
Cantt. on 27th of January 2013.<br />
Tenth Day Kriya shall be performed at Akhnoor Ghat<br />
on 5th of February 2013 (Tuesday) and Mourning<br />
Assembly will be held at 11.30 AM at our residence on<br />
the same day.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Shuban Lal Koul -Husband<br />
Anoop & Sunita -Son & Daughter-in-law<br />
Poonam & Amit -Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Wallis - Mat<strong>to</strong>os - Bhats - Mozas<br />
& All Near’s & Dear’s<br />
R- 0191-2262311 - 9419145508 - 9419159335<br />
Mrs Asha Koul<br />
<strong>10</strong>TH DAY<br />
With profound grief & sorrow we regret <strong>to</strong> inform<br />
the sad demise of our beloved brother Sh.<br />
Jawahar Lal Sudan S/o Late Sh. Sat Pal Bakshi<br />
R/o Near I.O.C (Kartholi) Bari Brahmana.<br />
Tenth Day will be performed on 03-02-2013 at our<br />
residence at 11:00 a.m.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Vandhana Sudan - Wife<br />
Aman Sudan - Son<br />
Ritika Sudan - Daughter<br />
Vijay Kumar & Kamla - Brother & Bhabhi<br />
Ashok K. Sudan & Ashu - Brother & Bhabhi Sh. Jawahar Lal Sudan<br />
Sham Lal Sudan & Raj Kumari - Brother & Bhabhi<br />
Ashwani Kumar & Shashi - Brother & Bhabhi<br />
Rakesh Bakshi (Cameraman Take 1 Channel) & Shawetta - Brother & Bhabhi<br />
Mob.: 9796201607, 9419123457, 9419913348<br />
Mourning From In-Laws Side<br />
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad & untimely<br />
demise of our beloved Sh. Kiran Kumar Raina S/o Late<br />
M.L. Raina Husband of Urimila Raina originally R/o Ali<br />
Kadal, Sgr on 31-1-2013.<br />
The Mourning from Malun Side is being performed at<br />
H.No. 38/2, Sec-A, Lane 4 Bhawani Nagar, Janipur.<br />
Grief Stricken<br />
Veena & Bihari Lal Raina- Sister-in-Law & Brother-in-Law<br />
Archana & A.K. Raina-Sister-in-Law & Brother-in-Law<br />
Sunita & K.K. Razdan-Sister-in-Law & Brother-in-Law<br />
Sunita & K.K. Kak-Sister-in-Law & Brother-in-Law<br />
Samast Parivars, Razdans/ Rainas & Dhars<br />
Mob.: 9419287199, 01912533953<br />
Sh. Kiran Kumar<br />
Raina<br />
Smt. Ram Pyari Anand<br />
<strong>10</strong>TH DAY, RASAM PAGRI & UTHALA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we regret <strong>to</strong> inform<br />
the sad demise of our beloved mother Smt.<br />
Dewan Devi W/o Late Sh. Beli Ram Kohli R/o 148-<br />
A Gandhi Nagar Jammu on 26-01-2013. Tenth<br />
Day will be performed on 04/02/2013 at <strong>10</strong>:00 AM<br />
at Shiv Mandir Gandhi Nagar Jammu. Rasam<br />
Pagri & Uthala will be performed on 06/02/2013 at<br />
4:30 PM at Shiv Mandir Gandhi Nagar Jammu.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Sons & Daughter-in-laws<br />
Smt. Reva (LIC India) & Sh. Gulshan Kohli (Sr. Audi<strong>to</strong>r) (PCDA-NC)<br />
Smt. Anita (Master Edu. Deptt.) & Sh. Vijay Kohli (FCI)<br />
Daughters & Sons-in-law<br />
Smt. Sudesh Bhasin (Retd. Master) W/o Late Sh. C.P Bhasin<br />
Smt. Kailash Kochhar (Retd. Master) & Sh. Ved Paul Kochhar<br />
(Retd. A.O (PCDA))<br />
Smt. Dewan Devi<br />
Smt. Veena & Sh. Ashwani Sethi<br />
Grand Sons & Grand Daughters-in-law<br />
Mrs. Namrta & Dr. Sanjay Bhasin<br />
Mrs. Puja & Er. Sameer Kochhar<br />
Mrs Teena & Mr. Sumeet Kochhar<br />
Grand Daughter & Grand Son-in-law<br />
Mrs Monika & Er. Rakesh Gandotra<br />
Grand Sons & Grand Daughters<br />
Er. Peetamber Bhasin, Er. Sunny Sethi, Dr Divya Kohli, Neha Sethi, Er. Nirbhay Kohli, Abhay Kohli<br />
Great Grand Children:- Riya, Suvansha, Vasu, Priyansh, Saanvi.<br />
Mobile No: 9796201318, 9419119235<br />
BHOG AND ANTIM ARDAS<br />
With profound grief and sorrow we inform that our beloved<br />
S. Gurcharn Singh Sandlas S/o Late Capt. Bhagat Singh<br />
Sandlas (Retd. JWO) O.B.I left for his heavenly abode on<br />
27-1-2013.<br />
Bhog and Antim Ardas will be performed on 5-2-2013 at<br />
our residence Sarore Adda, Bari Brahmana Teh & Distt<br />
Samba at 12:00 Noon followed <strong>by</strong> Guru Ka Langer.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Sons<br />
S. Gobinder Singh Retd Master<br />
S.Yadvinder Singh Advocate<br />
Daughters<br />
Balbinder Kaur<br />
Harminder Kaur<br />
Bhupinder Kaur<br />
Daughters-in-law<br />
Manjit Kaur<br />
Rajinder Kaur<br />
Sh. P. N. Raina<br />
(Retd. DySP)<br />
BHOG AND ANTIM ARDAS<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform that our<br />
beloved Sardar Prem Singh S/o Late S Sovail Singh<br />
of Uplina Baramulla at present Model Town Digiana H<br />
No. 8, Sec 5, who left for heavenly abode on 27-01-<br />
2013.<br />
Arambh Sri Akhand Path Sahib on Sunday 03/2/2013<br />
at our residence at 9.00 AM.<br />
Bhog Sri Akhand Path Sahib on Tuesday 05/02/2013<br />
at our home at 9.00 AM.<br />
Antim Ardas will be performed at Gurudwara Singh<br />
Sabha Model Town Digiana at 12.00 Noon on<br />
05/02/2013.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN :<br />
Smt Sheel Kour (Wife)<br />
Sardar Prem Singh<br />
Brothers and Bhabies<br />
S. Sant Singh & Smt Prakash Kour<br />
S Mohinder Singh & Smt Harbhajan Kour<br />
Sons and Daughter-in-laws<br />
S. Avtar Singh & Smt Ravinder Kour<br />
S. Ichpal Singh & Smt Summeet Kour<br />
S. Sarabjeet Singh & Smt Ranjeet Kour<br />
Daughter’s and Sons in laws<br />
Smt Charanjeet Kour & S. Jangbahadur Singh<br />
Smt Manjeet Kour & S Onkar Singh<br />
Smt Gurmeet Kour & S Rajinder Pal Singh<br />
Smt Sanjeet Kour & S. Amrik Singh<br />
All Grand Childrens<br />
9018855463, 9697582396, 9797026748, 9858819288<br />
Davinder Singh - S.E. ONGC<br />
Satinder Singh -G.M. USA<br />
Great Sons and Daughters<br />
Tujinder Kaur, Jasmine Kaur, Rajdeep Singh,<br />
Harmeet Singh, Sherry, Harry<br />
S. Gurcharn Singh Sandlas<br />
SHADMOS/MASVAR<br />
3-2-13/ 4-2-13<br />
Tearful Six Long months have passed since you<br />
left us. It is <strong>to</strong>o difficult <strong>to</strong> put in wards the pain and<br />
agony that your departure has caused.<br />
An ideal and the best wife and mother of our angel.<br />
You are as pious kind and caring as anyone could<br />
ever be. Your pure and selfless love filled our lives<br />
with happiness. Though your generosity and<br />
patience you have comforted us all.<br />
We miss you a lot. Your presence in our hearts and<br />
memories in our minds provide us solace and ray<br />
of hope in our lives.<br />
May your noble soul rest in eternal peace.<br />
Shadmos/Masvar of Smt. Simi Bhat will be per-<br />
Smt. Simi Bhat<br />
formed at our residence 41/2 Vinayak Vihar<br />
Paloura, Jammu on 03 & 04 Feb 2013.<br />
DEEPLY MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY:-<br />
Sanjay Bhat - Husband<br />
Guddu (Pucchi) - Daughter<br />
Raj Nath and Nancy Bhat - Father-in-law & Mother-in-law<br />
Sanjay Pandita - Brother-in-law<br />
Anju Pandita - Sister-in-law<br />
Rishab (Nephew)<br />
And Samast, Bhat, Bhan, Koul, Wokhloo’s, Rainas Parivar.<br />
OBITUARY AND TENTH DAY KRIYA<br />
With profound grief and heartfelt sorrow we inform the sad and<br />
untimely demise of our beloved Sh Autar Krishan Chrungoo<br />
(Boba, Baipora, Daddy) S/o Late Sh Mahadev Ram<br />
Chrungoo originally R/o Malayar Srinagar Kashmir/ Gupt-<br />
Ganga Ishber presently B-40 Basant Nagar Janipur (Care-well<br />
Medicos Lane) Jammu on 30-1-2013.<br />
Tenth Day Kriya will be performed at Akhnoor Ghat on<br />
7-2-2013 (Thursday). Assembly will be held at residence<br />
(B-40 Basant Nagar) Janipur at 12 O’clock.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Smt Ratni Chrungoo (Peer) --Wife<br />
Smt Shama & Rattan Lal Koul -Sister & Brother-in-law<br />
Rajesh Chrungoo & Kusumlata -Son & Daughter-in-law<br />
Rajni & P.L Labroo -Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Geeta & Vikram Koul -Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Smt Somawati W/o Late Sh Baljee Chrungoo -Aunt<br />
Samast Chrungoo Pariwar, Peers, Mat<strong>to</strong>o’s, Zaroo’s, Koul’s, Gur<strong>to</strong>o’s, Labroo’s, Bhan’s<br />
AND ALL NEAR & DEAR FRIENDS.<br />
Puja, Ashu, Sakshi, Haren, Ayush -Grand Children<br />
Contact Nos: 9419187651, 9419133003, 9419213390, 9419187674<br />
Death is the ultimate truth no one can deny but the void left <strong>by</strong> your departure is<br />
immense your courage & forbearance will always be a guiding beacon. May God<br />
bless your soul with peace and place in eternal heaven.<br />
REMEMBRANCE<br />
One year have passed when u left<br />
us alone in deep sorrow and <strong>to</strong>ok<br />
easy path <strong>to</strong> heaven. Our eyes is<br />
felt of tears and miss u very much.<br />
Love You Papa<br />
From : Your Loving Family<br />
TENTH DAY/KRIYA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform<br />
the sad demise of our beloved Sh. Chuni<br />
Lal Baru S/o Late Sh. Krishan Chand Baru<br />
R/o Jhajjar Kotli on 27th Jan. Tenth Day<br />
will be performed on Tuesday 5th Feb at<br />
our residence Jhajjar Kotli at 11:00 AM.<br />
Kriya will be performed on Wednesday 6th<br />
Feb at our residence.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Smt. Pushpa Baru - Wife<br />
Daughters-in-law & Sons<br />
Mrs. Madhu Romesh Chander Baru<br />
Mrs. Rajni & Naresh Baru<br />
Daughters & Sons-in-law<br />
Mrs. Anu & Mr. Narinder Sharma<br />
Mrs. Sandhya & Mr. Sham Lal Sharma<br />
Bhabhis & Brothers<br />
Mrs. Tripta & Mulkh Raj Baru<br />
Mrs. Babli & Ashok Kumar Baru<br />
Mrs. Neelam & Ravi Kumar Baru<br />
All Relatives & Friends<br />
Awadh Travels BC Road, Jammu<br />
(M): 94192-64337, 94191-65487, 99060-16016<br />
TENTH DAY KRIYA<br />
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad<br />
demise of our beloved father Sh. Jagar Nath Dhar<br />
S/o Lt. Tota Ram R/o Adlach Magam Tehsil Pahalgam<br />
Distt Anantnag at present Block 143 Flat 20 Lane No.<br />
23 Jagti Township Jammu on 31-01-2013.<br />
Tenth Day Kriya shall be performed on Saturday<br />
Sh Autar Krishan Chrungoo<br />
(Boba, Baipora, Daddy)<br />
SALE LETTER LOST<br />
I Sham Singh S/o Late Sh. Sabaz Dev<br />
Singh R/o Akhnoor P/o Akhnoor Distt.<br />
Jammu lost my sale letter of my T.V.S<br />
Bike 1<strong>10</strong> CC bearing engine No.<br />
OF1L9<strong>10</strong>66172 and chasis No.<br />
MD625NF1593N73892. Now, I am<br />
applying for duplicate Sale Letter from<br />
T.V.S company Jammu. Objection if any<br />
may be conveyed <strong>to</strong> the company with in<br />
seven days.<br />
PUP’S FOR SALE<br />
AT<br />
POWER HOUSE KENNEL’S<br />
REGD WITH KENNEL CLUB OF INDIA<br />
BREED AVIAL: ST. BERNARD, ROTT,<br />
LAB, MASTIFF, PUG AND GSD.<br />
ADDRESS: GREATER KAILASH<br />
LANE NO: 55, H.NO. 60.<br />
CONTACT: 9797508224<br />
Sh. Chuni Lal Baru<br />
OBITUARY/TENTH DAY<br />
WITH PROFOUND GRIEF AND SORROW, WE<br />
INFORM THE SAD AND UNTIMELY DEMISE OF OUR<br />
BELOVED SH CHUNI LAL SHARMA (RETD.PRINCI-<br />
PAL, DIET) S/O LT SH. THAKUR DASS SHARMA<br />
(KHANDUI WALEY) R/O W.NO.5 JAWAHAR NAGAR,<br />
NEAR OLD MICROWAVE STATION, UDHAMPUR ON<br />
31-01-2013.<br />
TENTH DAY WILL BE PERFORMED ON 09-02-2013<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
SMT. VIJAY BALA (WIFE)<br />
BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN LAW<br />
SMT. KUSUM LATA AND SH. BANSI LAL SHARMA.<br />
SMT. KIRAN SHARMA W/O LT.SH BAL KRISHAN SHARMA<br />
SMT. KANCHAN AND SH. MUNSHI RAM SHARMA SH CHUNI LAL SHARMA<br />
SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN LAW<br />
(RETD.PRINCIPAL, DIET)<br />
SMT. VIDYA DEVI W/O LT.SH. NANAK CHAND<br />
SMT. KRISHNA DEVI W/O LT. SH. SHANKAR DASS<br />
SMT. SHANTI DEVI W/O LT. SH. BANSI LAL<br />
SMT.RANI DEVI AND CAPT. RAJESH SHARMA<br />
SMT. SHIVANI AND SH. AMIT SHARMA (SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW)<br />
SMT.GITANJALI AND SH. ARUN SHARMA (DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW)<br />
MS. DEEPANJALI SHARMA (DAUGHTER)<br />
LAYANYA AND VEDANG (GRAND CHILDREN )<br />
PH. NO. 01992272287, 9697506850, 9797394227, 9419169769.<br />
UTHALA<br />
Th. Mangat Singh Manhas<br />
(BJP Leader)<br />
With profound grief and sorrow we regret <strong>to</strong> inform the<br />
sad demise of our respected and beloved Sh. Ram<br />
Lal Gupta S/o Late Sh. Amar Nath Gupta R/o 562-A<br />
Gandhi Nagar Jammu.<br />
Uthala ceremony will be performed on Monday the<br />
4th February 2013 between 3.00 PM <strong>to</strong> 4.00 PM at<br />
Laxmi Narayan Temple Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Smt. Vidya Gupta - Wife<br />
Dr Hemla Aggarwal & Sh. Rakesh Gupta - Daughter-in-Law & Son<br />
(Principal GCW Parade Jammu) (FA/CAO Retd)<br />
Dr Veena Gupta (HOD Chest Diseases ASCOM Jammu)<br />
Sh. Ram Lal Gupta<br />
& Sh. Naresh Gandotra (Retd Ex.En)- Daughter & Son-in-Law<br />
Smt Sunita Gupta W/o Late Sh. Puran Gupta - Sister-in-Law<br />
Smt. Shankutala Gupta W/o Late Sh. Om Parkash Gupta - Niece-in-Law<br />
Smt Sushma Gupta & Sh Subash Gupta (SBI Retd) - Niece-in-Law & Nephew<br />
Grand Children :- Pankhuri, Tushar, Akshat, Chaitanya<br />
Mob No: 9419204757, 9419184174, 9419143282 & 94191868<strong>10</strong><br />
Tenth Day/Kriya/Uthala<br />
With profound grief & sorrow we inform the sad & untimely<br />
demise of our beloved Smt. Tara Sharma W/o Sh. Krishan<br />
Dutt Jyotishi R/o F-138, Jullaka Mohalla, Circular Road,<br />
Jammu expired on 25-1-13. Tenth Day 3rd of Feb 2013<br />
(Sunday) at 11 am at our residence, Circular Road, Jammu.<br />
Kriya 4th of Feb (Monday) at our residence.<br />
Rasam Pagri/Uthala 4th of Feb (Monday) at 4.30 PM at<br />
S.D Kanya Vidyala, Jullaka Mohalla, Jammu.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Daughter & Son-in-Law<br />
Madhu & Sudhir Bakshi<br />
Smt. Tara Sharma<br />
Neelam & Raman Gontra<br />
Anju & Ritesh Choudhary<br />
Rakesh Kumar & Sushma - Nephew & Daughter-in-Law<br />
Ishar Dass & Rama Sharma -Mama & Mami ji<br />
Mobs: 9419198591, 9419196059, 9419721969<br />
9.02.2013 at Tawi T.R.T Nagrota at 9 AM.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Son and Daughter-in-law<br />
Amar Nath Dhar & Phoola Dhar<br />
Sh. Jagar Nath Dhar<br />
Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Bably Pandita & Vinod Kumar Pandita<br />
Grand Children: Sunita, Shashi, Amit, Rahul, Neha, Sunny.<br />
Mob: 9596674227<br />
See more Obituaries on page 4<br />
& more Classifieds on page 8
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE 3)<br />
Governor N N Vohra addressing Valedic<strong>to</strong>ry Session of international symposium at Jammu<br />
University on Saturday.<br />
International symposium at JU concludes<br />
Governor for undertaking collaborative research projects<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2 : Governor N.<br />
N. Vohra <strong>to</strong>day emphasized the<br />
need for forging collaborative<br />
arrangements among the universities,<br />
leading labora<strong>to</strong>ries and<br />
research institutions, DRDO and<br />
the industry for undertaking<br />
research in carefully identified<br />
areas for enabling the time-bound<br />
development of cells, modules and<br />
materials which will pave the way<br />
for large scale production of the<br />
required semi-conduc<strong>to</strong>r products.<br />
The Governor, as chief guest,<br />
was addressing the Valedic<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Session of the 3-day 2nd<br />
International Symposium on<br />
"Semiconduc<strong>to</strong>r Materials and<br />
Devices (ISSMD-2)", organized<br />
<strong>by</strong> the Department of Physics and<br />
Electronics, University of Jammu,<br />
in collaboration with the Society<br />
for Semiconduc<strong>to</strong>r Devices, New<br />
Delhi, at General Zorawar Singh<br />
Audi<strong>to</strong>rium here this evening.<br />
The Governor said that alongside<br />
undertaking high-end<br />
research projects there is urgent<br />
need for developing manufacturing<br />
skills and observed that such<br />
endeavours would materialize if<br />
the industry is involved right from<br />
the beginning of a project. He<br />
added that there is need for acquiring<br />
expertise in various arenas for<br />
securing rapid economic development<br />
of the country.<br />
In this context, he emphasized<br />
the need for the development of<br />
semiconduc<strong>to</strong>rs and the materials<br />
from which these are <strong>to</strong> be manufactured<br />
and emphasised that this<br />
would require close collaboration<br />
between physicists, chemists and<br />
engineers in various fields, among<br />
others.<br />
In regard <strong>to</strong> harnessing nonconventional<br />
energy sources, particularly<br />
solar energy, the<br />
Governor observed that this can<br />
go a long way in meeting the<br />
colossal gap in the obtaining energy<br />
availability but this will require<br />
developing appropriate technology<br />
<strong>to</strong> make the required products<br />
cost effectives.<br />
Prof. M. P. S. Ishar, Vice<br />
Chancellor, Jammu University,<br />
speaking on the occasion said that<br />
the symposium provided a very<br />
good opportunity for the young<br />
scientists <strong>to</strong> present their research<br />
papers and interact with the<br />
renowned experts in the field.<br />
Prof. Mushahid Husain,<br />
Secretary, Society for<br />
Semiconduc<strong>to</strong>r Devices, New<br />
Delhi, dwelt on the establishment,<br />
Microscopes purchase scam in Education Deptt<br />
Anti-corruption court frames<br />
charges against CEOs, others<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: In the much<br />
publicized microscopes purchase<br />
scam, which caused Rs 5.40 lakh<br />
loss <strong>to</strong> the State exchequer, Special<br />
Judge Anti-corruption Jammu<br />
Puneet Gupta has framed corruption<br />
charges against Jatinder<br />
Gupta, the then Accounts Officer,<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>rate of School Education<br />
Jammu, Thakur Dass Sharma, the<br />
then CEO Poonch, Balbir Singh<br />
Jamwal, the then CEO Udhampur,<br />
Romeshwar Kumar, the then<br />
Lecturer Higher Secondary School<br />
Samba, Balwan Singh, the then<br />
Lecturer SIE, Jammu and J S<br />
Manocha, Supplier.<br />
According <strong>to</strong> the Vigilance<br />
case, during the year 2004-2005<br />
Education Department purchased<br />
substandard labora<strong>to</strong>ry equipment<br />
including microscopes for examining<br />
properties of minerals on highly<br />
exorbitant rates.<br />
Accordingly, joint inspection<br />
was conducted and it came <strong>to</strong> fore<br />
that in response <strong>to</strong> the tender notice<br />
issued on August 25, 2004 <strong>by</strong> the<br />
Divisional Level Purchase<br />
Committee of Education<br />
Department, M/s Cosmo Politan<br />
Traders, Vir-Marg offered quotations<br />
for supply of microscopes at<br />
the rate of Rs 1800 per microscope<br />
as against print price/bills of Rs<br />
650 while as M/s United Sales<br />
Corporation, Jammu quoted Rs<br />
395 per miscroscope of Ambala<br />
make.<br />
However, the accused persons<br />
rejected the quotation of M/s<br />
United Sales Corporation without<br />
assigning any specific reason and<br />
purchased 300 microscopes from<br />
M/s Cosmo Politan Traders at<br />
highly exorbitant rates and caused<br />
loss <strong>to</strong> the State exchequer.<br />
According <strong>to</strong> the challan, M K<br />
Dwivedi, the then Direc<strong>to</strong>r School<br />
Education Jammu (Convener) and<br />
other members of Divisional Level<br />
Purchase Committee--- Dr RR<br />
Dubey, the then Joint Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
School Education, Sohan Lal<br />
Seghal, the then CEO Jammu<br />
(retired), Lalit Gupta, the then<br />
Principal SIE Jammu and Rakesh<br />
Kumar, Functional Manager<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>rate of Industries and<br />
Commerce co-opted member were<br />
completely misled <strong>by</strong> the Expert<br />
Committee members.<br />
Since the matter was technical<br />
in nature, purchase committee<br />
members believed the report of<br />
expert committee regarding quality<br />
and specification of the microscope<br />
and Vigilance Organization<br />
recommended departmental<br />
enquiry against all the members of<br />
the Purchase Committee.<br />
evolution, growth and activities of<br />
the Society. He also gave a resume<br />
of the various conferences organized<br />
<strong>by</strong> this organization from<br />
time <strong>to</strong> time and its future plan of<br />
action.<br />
Dr. Sudarshan Kumar,<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r CFEES, DRDO, Delhi,<br />
presented a global scenario of the<br />
research being conducted on<br />
semiconduc<strong>to</strong>rs and in the arena<br />
of nanotechnology within and<br />
outside the country.<br />
Prof. Naresh Padha,<br />
Convener, ISSMD-2, presented<br />
the symposium report.<br />
In her welcome address, Prof.<br />
Anju Bhasin, Head, Department<br />
of Physics and Electronics,<br />
Jammu University, gave details<br />
about the aims and objects of<br />
organizing this International<br />
Symposium and the <strong>to</strong>pics discussed<br />
during the working sessions.<br />
Er. Anik Gupta, Scientist,<br />
University of Jammu, presented a<br />
vote of thanks.<br />
‘Anushthan’ concludes with a<br />
beginning at Kathua Campus<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
KATHUA, Feb 2:<br />
"Anushthan", the 2-day<br />
Business-cum-Tech fest <strong>by</strong><br />
Kathua Campus, University of<br />
Jammu, concluded <strong>to</strong>day with a<br />
glittering valedic<strong>to</strong>ry ceremony.<br />
Zahida Khan, DDC Kathua<br />
was the chief guest on the occasion,<br />
while Prof Desh Bandhu<br />
Gupta (Dean, Business Studies,<br />
JU), Prof Devanand (Dean,<br />
Mathematical Sciences, JU) and<br />
Prof B.C.Sharma (Dean, Student<br />
Placements, JU) shared the dais<br />
along with Prof Neelu<br />
Rohmetra, Rec<strong>to</strong>r Kathua<br />
Campus.<br />
Speaking on the occasion<br />
Prof Neelu Rohmetra threw light<br />
on objective of organizing<br />
"Anushthan", which is first of its<br />
kind <strong>by</strong> any Campus of the<br />
University. She said successful<br />
culmination of "Anushthan" has<br />
enthused new hope and added <strong>to</strong><br />
the spirit of amity and companionship.<br />
She further informed<br />
that JU has already finalized the<br />
procedures involved in the con-<br />
Principal Secy Planning<br />
briefs Governor<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: B. R.<br />
Sharma, Principal Secretary,<br />
Planning and Development,<br />
called on N. N. Vohra, Governor,<br />
at Raj Bhavan here <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
During the meeting, the<br />
Principal Secretary, Planning<br />
and Development, briefed the<br />
Governor about the <strong>to</strong>-date status<br />
of implementation of major<br />
development projects and<br />
schemes. The Governor also discussed<br />
issues relating <strong>to</strong> moni<strong>to</strong>ring<br />
the execution of various<br />
Centrally Sponsored Schemes in<br />
the State with Mr. Sharma.<br />
KP delegation<br />
calls on CM<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: A deputation<br />
of Kashmiri Pandit mi<strong>grant</strong>s<br />
from various mi<strong>grant</strong> camp and<br />
areas called on Chief Minister<br />
Omar Abdullah this morning<br />
and discussed with him various<br />
issues relating <strong>to</strong> the mi<strong>grant</strong>s.<br />
While expressing gratitude<br />
<strong>to</strong> Omar Abdullah for his efforts<br />
resulting in enhancement of<br />
mi<strong>grant</strong> relief, the delegation<br />
emphasized the need for raising<br />
the per month relief of per family<br />
<strong>to</strong> Rs. <strong>10</strong>,000. They requested<br />
the Chief Minister <strong>to</strong> raise this<br />
issue with the Central<br />
Government.<br />
The deputation also talked<br />
struction activity for hostels and<br />
the Academic block.<br />
Zahida Khan, DDC Kathua,<br />
appreciated the efforts of Kathua<br />
Campus for organizing this<br />
mega event under the leadership<br />
of Prof Neelu Rohmetra. Stating<br />
that she had served most of her<br />
service in Education Deptt,<br />
Zahida Khan said she was<br />
always ready for helping students.<br />
She promised all support<br />
<strong>to</strong> Kathua Campus and assured<br />
that the pending issues with her<br />
office regarding Kathua Campus<br />
would be resolved at an earliest.<br />
Prof Desh Bandhu Gupta and<br />
Prof Devanand appreciated the<br />
efforts of Kathua Campus in<br />
providing quality education at<br />
the door steps of the youth in<br />
this region.<br />
Prof. B.C. Sharma, Dean<br />
Student Placements while presenting<br />
his remarks assured the<br />
students of all support from his<br />
Office in proving placement and<br />
skill development opportunities.<br />
Dr. Vivek Sharma, Academic<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r Kathua Campus<br />
presented vote of thanks.<br />
Earlier during the day, various<br />
Technical competitions<br />
including Tech quiz, Tech<br />
Symposium and click and capture<br />
were organized in which<br />
MCA students from 8 institutions<br />
across the State participated.<br />
Pertinent <strong>to</strong> mention here<br />
that around 300 MBA and MCA<br />
students from <strong>10</strong> institutions /<br />
University Deptts were registered<br />
for the Fest. Placement<br />
Brochures of MBA-IB at ICccR<br />
& HRM, main campus<br />
University of Jammu and a combined<br />
Placement Brochure for<br />
MBA programme at Kathua and<br />
Bhadarwah Campuses were also<br />
released during the Fest. The<br />
events were independently<br />
about employment package for<br />
mi<strong>grant</strong>s and issues relating <strong>to</strong><br />
return and rehabilitation package.<br />
The Chief Minister assured<br />
the delegation that he would<br />
take up the cash relief issue with<br />
the Central Government. He<br />
said State Government is well<br />
versed with the difficulties and<br />
status of mi<strong>grant</strong>s and is taking<br />
all measures <strong>to</strong> redress the genuine<br />
grievances besides accommodating<br />
the genuine demands.<br />
The delegation was led <strong>by</strong> H.<br />
L. Pandit, Apex Committee<br />
Member Anil Dhar, A. K.<br />
Hangloo, Jatin Bhat, S.L. Koul,<br />
Ravinder Koul, Bushan Lal,<br />
Sanjay Kumar and Babloo Ji.<br />
CEC writes <strong>to</strong> CM, seeks<br />
transmission divisions<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
LEH, Feb 2: Taking up the<br />
subject of creating two full<br />
fledged transmission divisions<br />
with two sub divisions and two<br />
additional maintenance subdivisions<br />
each for Leh and<br />
Kargil districts in view of huge<br />
transmission network coming up<br />
for evacuation of power from<br />
the Nimo-Basgo, Leh and<br />
Chhutuk Kargil Hydro Projects,<br />
CEC LAHDC Rigzin Spalbar<br />
wrote a letter <strong>to</strong> the Chief<br />
Minister Omar Abdullah <strong>to</strong>day<br />
requesting <strong>to</strong> examine the matter<br />
on priority for sanctioning.<br />
CEC <strong>to</strong>ld Omar that the<br />
Superintending Engineer,<br />
Electric M&RE has already sub-<br />
mitted a proposal <strong>to</strong> this effect <strong>to</strong><br />
the Chief Engineer, EM&RE<br />
Wing, Srinagar for creation of<br />
two full fledged transmission<br />
divisions with two sub divisions<br />
and two additional maintenance<br />
sub-divisions each for Leh and<br />
Kargil districts in view of the<br />
enormous work expansion in the<br />
energy sec<strong>to</strong>r as a consequence<br />
of commissioning of the two<br />
mega Hydro Projects in the twin<br />
districts.<br />
Along with the sanctioning<br />
of the sub-divisions, Spalbar<br />
also made a request <strong>to</strong> sanction<br />
staff as proposed <strong>by</strong> the PDD <strong>to</strong><br />
take over the sub-station and<br />
transmission lines of Nimo-<br />
Basgo.<br />
Winners of overall trophy & Tech Day posing with organisers on concluding day of<br />
‘Anushthan’ at Kathua Campus on Saturday.<br />
judged <strong>by</strong> the various corporate<br />
experts from the State. The overall<br />
trophy for the Business day<br />
was bagged <strong>by</strong> SMVDU, Katra<br />
while the Tech day was lifted <strong>by</strong><br />
Mahant Bachhitar Singh<br />
College, Jammu.<br />
Manmohan Vaid inaugurating Yatri Niyas at Ved Mandir Jammu on Saturday.<br />
-<strong>Excelsior</strong>/Rakesh<br />
Manmohan Vaid inaugurates Trikuta Yatri Niyas<br />
Cease-fire violation, dialogue can’t go <strong>to</strong>gether: RSS<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: RSS Akhil<br />
Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh<br />
Manmohan Vaid <strong>to</strong>day said that<br />
Government of India should<br />
firmly tell Pakistan that dialogue<br />
and violation of cease fire can’t<br />
go <strong>to</strong>gether and it will have serious<br />
consequences.<br />
Mr Vaid, who was talking <strong>to</strong><br />
reporters at the sidelines of inauguration<br />
of the newly constructed<br />
Trikuta Yatri Niyas Complex in<br />
the premises of Ved Mandir here<br />
<strong>to</strong>day, said that dialogue and<br />
cross border terrorism can’t go<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether and India should tell this<br />
in unequivocal terms <strong>to</strong> Pakistan.<br />
Pakistan should be <strong>to</strong>ld that it<br />
should not consider the good gesture<br />
of India in promoting good<br />
neighborly relations with her as a<br />
weakness of our country, he said,<br />
adding in past Pakistan has<br />
always betrayed India and back<br />
stabbed it so the GoI should firmly<br />
tell the neighboring country <strong>to</strong><br />
desist from such game plan as it<br />
will have serious consequences<br />
for promotion of peace in Sub-<br />
Continent.<br />
Expressing grave concern<br />
over the role of some political<br />
parties in the country who are<br />
misleading the people on the<br />
name of religion, Mr Vaid said<br />
Dharam is above all and pure but<br />
some political parties under the<br />
garb of secularism try <strong>to</strong> defame<br />
dharma which is not good.<br />
He said RSS is wedded <strong>to</strong><br />
national cause and it will teach<br />
people about its policies and programmes.<br />
The organization is<br />
working for the unity among<br />
Hindus and strengthen the nation,<br />
he added.<br />
The function was attended <strong>by</strong><br />
a large number of citizens and<br />
members of various organizations.<br />
Prominent among them<br />
included Rameshwar Dass, Brig<br />
(retd) Suchet Singh and Sat Pal<br />
Gupta.<br />
While congratulating the<br />
trustees of the Sansthan, Mr Vaid<br />
said that they have indeed taken a<br />
very noble project in their hands.<br />
He said as per the teachings of<br />
Hindu Dharma a person has <strong>to</strong><br />
keep himself starve and serve the<br />
food <strong>to</strong> a guest who enters his<br />
house though he has nothing <strong>to</strong><br />
cook for himself and his family<br />
later.<br />
He said that a building like<br />
dharamshala with basic facilities<br />
surely serves <strong>to</strong> the pilgrims<br />
coming from different parts of<br />
the country. The hospitality provided<br />
in dharamshala is also<br />
reflection of the social mindset of<br />
people of that area, he added.<br />
He said that although half<br />
built, this complex will prove <strong>to</strong><br />
be a place of social, religious and<br />
cultural values. It may be recalled<br />
that only two s<strong>to</strong>ries of the dharmashala<br />
are yet complete and<br />
were opened for yatris while two<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries are yet <strong>to</strong> be constructed.<br />
Manmohanji Vaid said that<br />
the people should also concentrate<br />
on the upliftment of the<br />
society and the concept of constructing<br />
Dharanshala is based on<br />
the social cause. A dharamshala<br />
can be beneficial for promoting<br />
the teachings of a religion and<br />
``while doing so we can give a<br />
new direction <strong>to</strong> the society’’. He<br />
appealed the people <strong>to</strong> come forward<br />
and become a part of the<br />
social cause being undertaken <strong>by</strong><br />
any organization.<br />
Mata Vaishno Lok Kalyan<br />
Sanstha President Sat Pal Gupta,<br />
while giving details of this complex<br />
said that it has 13 rooms, 2<br />
halls, 1 canteen, 1 kitchen, 1<br />
block of bathrooms and <strong>to</strong>ilets.<br />
He said that an amount of Rs. 80<br />
lakh has been spent so far on<br />
these two s<strong>to</strong>ries and it is estimated<br />
that the whole complex of four<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries will cost Rs. two crore and<br />
will be completed within two<br />
years.<br />
Ved Mandir President Amar<br />
Chand Gupta, said construction<br />
of a dharamshala is indeed a<br />
noble cause and <strong>to</strong> donate for its<br />
construction each one of us<br />
should induce the habit of making<br />
donations in younger generation.<br />
The programme concluded<br />
with the singing of national<br />
anthem and distribution of<br />
Prashad.<br />
The proceedings of the programme<br />
were conducted <strong>by</strong> Mata<br />
Vaishno Lok Kalyan Sansthan<br />
secretary, Sat Sharma (CA).<br />
RSS Pracharak North Zone<br />
Rameshwar Dass and Prant Sang<br />
Chalak Brig. Suchet Singh also<br />
shared dais with Mr Vaid.<br />
Prant Pracharak Ramesh<br />
Pappa, Ramesh Sabarwal,<br />
Parshotam Sharma, Vinod Gupta,<br />
Satish Mittal, Sanjay Gupta, R.C.<br />
Gupta, Jugal Kishore Sharma,<br />
Dr. Nirmal Singh, Ashok<br />
Khajuria, Ashok Koul, Kavinder<br />
Gupta, Chander Mohan Gupta,<br />
Ramesh Arora, Subash Jandial,<br />
Pankajaji, Manta Singh, Priya<br />
Sethi, Anuradha Charak,<br />
Surinder Mohan Gupta and other<br />
prominent citizens grace the<br />
occasion.<br />
Boy given poison <strong>by</strong> friends, dies<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
MENDHAR, Feb 2: A21-yearold<br />
youth died after he was given<br />
some poisonous stuff <strong>by</strong> mixing in<br />
some drink <strong>by</strong> his own friends at a<br />
local tea stall here <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Reports said one Basharat<br />
Hussain, son of Abdul Khaliq,<br />
resident of Bera village in tehsil<br />
Mendhar became serious after he<br />
was offered some poisonous pills<br />
cleverly <strong>by</strong> mixing with some<br />
drink <strong>by</strong> his three friends. The<br />
boy while moving on the road<br />
after some time, could not balance<br />
and fell down with the<br />
impact of drugs. He was rushed<br />
<strong>to</strong> hospital <strong>by</strong> locals. The police<br />
was informed and the boy in his<br />
statement <strong>to</strong>ld police that his<br />
three friends offered him some<br />
drink at a local tea stall.<br />
Thereafter, he started feeling<br />
giddy and fell down on the road.<br />
He also revealed the names of the<br />
boys who offered him this stuff.<br />
The local doc<strong>to</strong>rs provided<br />
him preliminary treatment and<br />
then referred <strong>to</strong> GMC hospital,<br />
Jammu. He died near<br />
Sunderbani late this evening. A<br />
case has been registered in this<br />
connection. The police has started<br />
search for the boys identified<br />
<strong>by</strong> the victim.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE 4) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU<br />
BJP Gandhi Nagar Mandal<br />
appoints office bearers<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: BJP Gandhi<br />
Nagar Mandal president Tarsem<br />
Choudhary after consultation<br />
with State general secretary<br />
(Org.) Ashok Koul and Jammu<br />
District president Rajesh Gupta,<br />
has constituted his Mandal team<br />
with Sudershan Trilochan, Yash<br />
Pal Gupta, Sandeep Choudhary<br />
and Vivek Sharma as Vice-presidents,Vikas<br />
Sharma and<br />
Balwan Singh as general secretaries,<br />
Sham Lal as cashier, S.<br />
Jasbir Singh, Monika Khosla,<br />
Kulbir Singh Charak, Kirpal<br />
Singh Jasrotia and Abinandan<br />
Bhardwaj as secretaries,<br />
Balwinder Singh as publicity<br />
secretary and Abinash Chandan<br />
as press secretary.<br />
The Mandal Working<br />
Committee members include<br />
Amit Kumar Gupta, Sanjeev<br />
Terian, Ajay Gupta, Kamal<br />
Kishore, Anurudh Sharma, Atul<br />
Gupta, Razak Hamid, Rohit<br />
Khajuria, B.B. Sahni, Kewal<br />
Krishan, Savita Jain, Indu<br />
Gupta, Onkar Singh, Sher<br />
Singh, Bodh Raj, Vinod Kumar,<br />
Kuldeep Mishra, D.K. Verma,<br />
Jaswant Singh and Hem Lata.<br />
BJP flays MC Doda<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
DODA, Feb 2: BJP Doda<br />
Mandal President Munshi Ram<br />
Parihar has condemned that a<br />
children grave yard (Shishu<br />
Smadhi ground) of minority in<br />
Doda <strong>to</strong>wn has been fenced <strong>by</strong><br />
the Municipal Committee keeping<br />
many graves outside the<br />
fence just <strong>to</strong> cause harassment in<br />
the minds of minorities. They<br />
said graveyard with revenue<br />
people has been made <strong>to</strong> shrink<br />
as compared <strong>to</strong> grave yard of<br />
majority community.<br />
Parihar said that some<br />
bureaucrats and politicians are<br />
hell bent <strong>to</strong> malign the atmos-<br />
phere and thus depriving the<br />
public of their right. He said that<br />
no one has any right <strong>to</strong> change<br />
the old and popular names of the<br />
area. This type of arbitrary<br />
action is not acceptable in any<br />
corner of the civil society and no<br />
one is ready <strong>to</strong> keep mum on this<br />
particular point.<br />
Parihar said that it is known<br />
fact that some VDCs have been<br />
framed <strong>to</strong> counter the militancy<br />
in this state which proved successful<br />
in rural areas. These<br />
VDCs are achieving their target<br />
but the Government has never<br />
shown any honesty <strong>to</strong>wards their<br />
welfare and betterment.<br />
Did riots not take place during<br />
Cong rule? Rajnath <strong>to</strong> Muslims<br />
NEW DELHI, Feb 2:<br />
With the BJP being constantly<br />
targeted over Gujarat riots,<br />
party president Rajnath Singh<br />
<strong>to</strong>day alleged it was being<br />
defamed and maligned continuously<br />
under a "planned conspiracy".<br />
He said BJP did not believe in<br />
politics of divide and creating<br />
differences among people, and<br />
appealed the Muslim community<br />
<strong>to</strong> help removing the "widespread<br />
confusion".<br />
"BJP is defamed and<br />
maligned continuously under a<br />
planned conspiracy. You all have<br />
seen our government in the<br />
<strong>Centre</strong> when Atal Behari<br />
Vajpayee was the Prime Minister.<br />
Who can say that we did politics<br />
<strong>by</strong> creating differences between<br />
humans?," he <strong>to</strong>ld a group of<br />
Muslim leaders who met him at<br />
the party office here.<br />
"Our opposition parties allege<br />
that BJP is the party which creates<br />
enmity (nafrat) between<br />
Hindus and Muslims...I want <strong>to</strong><br />
make an appeal <strong>to</strong> you people. If<br />
anyone can remove this widespread<br />
confusion, only you people<br />
can do this and this beginning<br />
should be made from Delhi," he<br />
said.<br />
Stressing that BJP's ideology<br />
did not believe in dividing people,<br />
he said, "Our ideology and<br />
our political thought wants <strong>to</strong><br />
give only this message that we<br />
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don't want <strong>to</strong> create enmity<br />
between humans and we don't<br />
want <strong>to</strong> make our government <strong>by</strong><br />
creating divide."<br />
"If we want <strong>to</strong> make a government,<br />
then we want <strong>to</strong> base it<br />
on the politics of humanity and<br />
justice," Singh said.<br />
He also alleged that many<br />
more riots have taken place in the<br />
country during the Congress<br />
regimes.<br />
"Did riots not take place during<br />
Congress rule? I can say with<br />
confidence that during Congress<br />
rule, many more riots <strong>to</strong>ok<br />
place...We have our government<br />
in several of the states...If a riot<br />
takes place anywhere, then it<br />
should not be assumed that BJP<br />
instigated the riot," Singh said.<br />
"If we want <strong>to</strong> develop this, it<br />
will not be possible till people<br />
from all sections and society<br />
come <strong>to</strong>gether," the BJP<br />
President said.<br />
Rajnath also addressed a<br />
gathering of farmers at the party<br />
office, highlighting the issues<br />
regarding agriculture loan and<br />
reducing profit margin.<br />
"I am aware how farmers are<br />
being neglected. In last eight<br />
years, the central government<br />
has given Rs 22-24 lakh crore <strong>to</strong><br />
business and industries. But<br />
when it comes <strong>to</strong> giving a subsidy<br />
of Rs 50,000 crore or Rs one<br />
lakh crore <strong>to</strong> farmers, then this<br />
government backtracks. Why<br />
this should happen?," he said.<br />
Rajnath said that the country<br />
will not be able <strong>to</strong> join the list of<br />
developed nations untill farmers<br />
are prosperous and empowered<br />
here.<br />
"The so-called intellectuals<br />
and progressive people claim<br />
that India is making rapid<br />
advances in becoming intellectual<br />
capital of the world. I welcome<br />
if India becomes intellectual<br />
capital of world. There cannot<br />
be any opposition <strong>to</strong> that. But<br />
attempts should be made so that<br />
India becomes the agricultural<br />
capital of the world," he<br />
said.(PTI)<br />
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MASWAR/ WAHARWAR<br />
3/02/2013 / 4/02/2013<br />
One year has passed since you left us suddenly<br />
in deep sorrow. We miss you everyday<br />
May God rest your noble soul in eternal peace<br />
Vaharvar of our beloved mother Smt. Shanta<br />
Raina/Saraf W/o Lt M L Raina/ Saraf will be performed<br />
at our residence 157/B, Lakker Mandi<br />
Janipur Jammu on Monday 4th Feb, 2013.<br />
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:-<br />
Daughters-in-Law & Sons<br />
Smt. & Sh Avtar Krishen Raina/ Saraf<br />
Smt. Shanta Raina/Saraf<br />
Smt. & Sh. Chand Ji Saraf/ Raina<br />
Smt. & Sh. Ramesh Ji Koul - Daughter & Son-in-Law<br />
Grand Childrens: Komal, Shivam, Surbhi, Sakshi, Sukriti.<br />
M: 94191-38901<br />
BARKHI<br />
One year have passed since you left us<br />
with tearful eyes and heavy heart but your<br />
memories are still fresh in our minds.<br />
Barkhi of our beloved Late Smt. Pushpa<br />
Devi W/o Late Sh. Biroo Ram Gupta R/o<br />
H.No. 20 New Mohinder Nagar, Canal<br />
Road, Jammu will be performed on<br />
3-2-2013 at our residence <strong>by</strong> <strong>10</strong>:30 a.m.<br />
Grief Stricken<br />
Sh. Behari Lal Gupta- Brother<br />
Sons & Daughters-in-Law<br />
Smt. Anju & Sh. Vijay Gupta<br />
Smt. Sudesh & Sh. Rakesh Gupta<br />
BARKHI<br />
One year has passed since you left us in deep<br />
sorrow, grief & tears, your presence in our life is<br />
missed with every passing moment. You are<br />
always in our heart & mind. We can never forget<br />
the moments spent with you.<br />
Barkhi of our beloved & dearest Sh Ramesh<br />
Chander Gupta S/o Late Sh Shanti Saroop<br />
Mahajan R/o I- B/D Gandhi Nagar Jammu will<br />
be performed at our residence on 4th of<br />
February 2013 at 12.00 Noon.<br />
Fondly Remembered & Missed <strong>by</strong><br />
Smt Veena Gupta - Wife<br />
Daughters-in-law & Sons<br />
Smt Saloni & Sh Ripu Daman<br />
Smt Parul & Sh Sahil Mahajan<br />
Sisters-in-law & Brothers<br />
Smt Jyoti & Rajesh Kumar Gupta<br />
Smt Neeru & Jugal Kishore Gupta<br />
CHOUBARSI<br />
viuks dk nnZ ges’kk fny dks lrkrk gS ij ;g nnZ ogh<br />
tkurk gS ftldk dksbZ bl nqfu;k ls pyk tkrk gS A<br />
Four years have passed since you left us for your heavenly<br />
abode. We feel your presence everywhere and every<br />
moment.<br />
CHOUBARSI of our beloved Lt. Sh. Joginder Singh<br />
Pathania will be performed on 4th Feb. 2013 at our residence<br />
H. No. 146 Dena Nagar Colony Barnai Road,<br />
Jammu.<br />
DEEPLY MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY<br />
Smt. Suman Pathania-Wife<br />
Sons and Daughter-in-laws<br />
Sh. Dalvir Singh Pathania & Anita Pathania<br />
Sh. Ajeet Singh Pathania & Suman Pathania<br />
Sh. Sanjeet Singh Pathania & Ranjana Pathania<br />
Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Bandana & Bupinder Singh Billaweria<br />
Vineet, Disha, Gugu, Munna, Sonu-Grand Childrens<br />
Mob: 9906907733<br />
CONDOLENCE<br />
God takes noble souls <strong>to</strong> his abode early but their sweet memories<br />
keep them alive in the hearts. We express our deep condolences<br />
on the sad and untimely demise of our beloved uncle<br />
Sh. Bushan Lal Bhat (Baijana) R/o 7/1 Sharda Vihar, Santara<br />
Morh. We miss you every moment and every time. May God<br />
<strong>grant</strong> your noble soul, the eternal peace.<br />
MISSING YOU DEEPLY<br />
Sundeep Pandita & Renu Kaul<br />
Sanjay Pandita & Sakula Bhat<br />
Satesh Bhat & Babita Bhat<br />
Vijay Bhat & Khushi Bhat<br />
Dinesh Bhat & Pooja Bhat<br />
Shreya, Deepti, Kartik, Tanish, Guddu, Ishan, Manav, Rehan, Ansh<br />
9419137162, 9419299551, 9419325897, 9419201664,<br />
9419239858<br />
CONDOLENCE<br />
All devotees of Kuldev Kaliveer Ji Maharaj and other<br />
committee members of Kaliveer Charitable Trust, condole<br />
the untimely sad demise of Smt Nirmala Raina<br />
W/o Sh Dwarka Nath Raina Ji (Sunjwan) R/o<br />
Doordarshan Lane, Talli Morh, Jammu. All devotional<br />
programms at Kaliveer Bhawan Sunjwan, shall<br />
remain suspended and temple shall also remain<br />
closed on 03-02-2013 (Sunday).<br />
Govind Raina<br />
For Kaliveer Charitable Trust, Sunjwan<br />
BARKHI<br />
One year has passed since you left us suddenly<br />
in deep sorrow, we miss you badly<br />
and feel your presence around us at every<br />
moments of life. May God rest your soul in<br />
eternal peace.<br />
Barkhi of our beloved Sh. Dwarka Nath<br />
Gupta (Advocate) will be performed on 3rd<br />
Feb. 2013 Sunday at 12:00 PM at our residence<br />
166-F Raghunath Pura, Jammu.<br />
Grief Stricken<br />
Smt. Vero Devi- Wife<br />
Brij Mohan Gupta & Smt. Neelam Gupta<br />
Satish Gupta & Smt. Asha Gupta<br />
Subhash Gupta & Smt. Suman Gupta<br />
Rajinder Gupta & Smt. Veena Gupta<br />
Ashok Gupta & Smt. Jyoti Gupta<br />
Late Smt. Pushpa<br />
Devi<br />
Smt. Sunita Devi W/o Lt. Sh. Ramesh Gupta- Daughter-in-law<br />
Sh. Suresh Gupta (Neetu) Advocate- Son<br />
Smt. Vijay Lakshmi W/o Late Sh. Saroop Gupta- Daughter<br />
M/s Ess Kay Emporium, Below Gumat, Jammu<br />
M/s Balaji Mobitec, Below Gumat, Jammu<br />
M/s New Mahajan Travels, J.P. Chowk, Jammu<br />
Mob.: 9419127311, 9419153750, 9796012556<br />
REMEMBRANCE<br />
9th Death Anniversary<br />
The Fragrance of your love is<br />
still in our hearts, reminding<br />
of your presence around us.<br />
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:<br />
Smt. Raj Rani Gupta-Wife<br />
Late Sh. Puran Chand<br />
& All Family Members<br />
Gupta (Bishnah Wale)<br />
Ramesh Chander<br />
Gupta<br />
LT. SH. JOGINDER SINGH<br />
PATHANIA<br />
SH. BUSHAN LAL BHAT<br />
(BAIJANA)<br />
Smt Nirmala Raina<br />
Sh. Dwarka Nath<br />
Gupta<br />
CHOUBARSI<br />
Four years have passed since you leave us alone in this world but<br />
not a moment had elaped when you are not remembered. Your<br />
presence is felt around each and every moment of life.<br />
Choubarsi of our beloved Late Sh. Banarsi Dass Hans will be<br />
performed on Sunday, 3rd of February, 2013 at Guru Ravi Dass Ji<br />
Temple, Krishna Nagar, Jammu.<br />
Satsang : 12:00 Noon<br />
Langer: 01:30 PM<br />
DEEPLY MISSED & REMEMBERED BY<br />
Smt. Kaushalya Devi- Wife<br />
Daughter-in-Law & Son<br />
Mrs. Ritu & Mr. Viney Hans<br />
Daughter & Son-in-Law<br />
Late Sh. Banarsi Dass Hans<br />
Mrs. Pooja & Mr. Deepak Kumar<br />
Mrs. Sonia & Mr. Ram Kumar<br />
Bhabhi: Smt. Nirmala Devi W/o Lt. Sh. Bansi Lal Hans<br />
Grand Son : Master Pratul Nos: 0191-2553618, 9858184356<br />
ADH-BARKHI<br />
on 4-02-2013<br />
Six month have passed since you left us<br />
with tearfull eyes and heavy heart but your<br />
memories are still fresh in our minds.<br />
Adh Barkhi of Late Sh. Ranjeet Singh<br />
Jamwal S/o Late Sh. (Major) Nishant Singh<br />
Jamwal R/o H. No. 118, Vikram Chowk<br />
Jammu will be performed on 4-02-2013 at<br />
home.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Smt. Sheetal Jamwal-Wife<br />
Sh. Kamal Singh Jamwal-Brother<br />
Sh. Rajinder Singh Jamwal-Brother<br />
Son and Daughter-in-law<br />
Sh. Rakesh & Anu Jamwal<br />
Mr Lucky Jamwal-Son<br />
Deeply Missed <strong>by</strong><br />
All Family Members<br />
Resi-0191-2458897<br />
(M): 09779522255, 9018315488<br />
REMEMBRANCE<br />
Gurmat Samagam at Dashmesh Darbar Chinderwara<br />
Dheradoon (Uttarakand) will be performed in the memory<br />
of Sant Gurcharan Singh Ji Basnare Wale on <strong>10</strong> of<br />
Feb (Sunday) 2013.<br />
Programme<br />
Aramb Shri Akhandpath Sahib 8th Feb.(Friday) 9 AM<br />
Bhog Shri Akhandpath Sahib <strong>10</strong>th Feb. (Sunday) 9 AM<br />
Katha Kirtan, Gurmat Vichar and Ardass will be<br />
performed up<strong>to</strong> 2PM<br />
Guru Ka Langar will also be served<br />
From:-<br />
S. Malkit Singh President<br />
OBITUARY FROM MALUN SIDE<br />
With profound grief & sorrow we inform the<br />
sad demise of our beloved Sister Smt. Bita<br />
Pandita Pinky Fotadar W/o Sh. Raviji Fotadar<br />
and D/o Late Sh. Soom Nath Pandita originally<br />
R/o Khanda Batpora Distt Budgam.<br />
The Mourn from Malun side is being performed<br />
at House No :- 120 Baba Sidh Gourya Lane<br />
Paloura Jammu near Ayurvedic Dispensary.<br />
<strong>10</strong>th Day Kriya will be on 8th Feb 2013 at<br />
Akhnoor Ghat Jammu at 12.00 noon.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Sh. Pin<strong>to</strong>o Jee Pandita<br />
Smt. Dolly & Sh. Pawan Jee Zalpuri Smt. Bita Pandita<br />
Smt. Meenawati Pandita (Aunty)<br />
Pinky Fotadar<br />
Smt. & Sh. Jawahar Lal Pandita<br />
Smt. & Sh. Moti Lal Pandita<br />
Smt. & Sh. Mahraj Krishan Pandita<br />
Smt. & Sh. Bansi Lal Pandita<br />
Smt. & Sh. Shiban Jee Pandita<br />
Smt. & Sh. Ramesh Kumar Pandita<br />
Samast Pandita Parivar<br />
Mob : 9796064946, 9419195002, 9086083963<br />
REMEMBRANCE<br />
Five years have passed since you left us in<br />
sorrow and tears. No single moment has<br />
passed without remembering you. You are<br />
always missed and gap you left is still same<br />
in our life. No matter how far you have gone<br />
but your memories are still alive with us.<br />
Krishan Lal Abrol<br />
H.No 80, Ward No 2, Adarsh Colony, Udhampur<br />
Abrol & Gandotra Family<br />
9419158677, 9469566677<br />
CONDOLENCE<br />
We express our deep condolence on the<br />
sad demise of our beloved Sh. Bharat<br />
Bhushan Gupta (Khanna) R/o Adarsh<br />
Colony, Udhampur.<br />
We pray for the peace of the departed soul<br />
and strength <strong>to</strong> all the members of family.<br />
From :<br />
Karyana Retailers Association<br />
Udhampur (J&K)<br />
Choubarsi<br />
SAHIB BANDGI<br />
With profound grief and sorrow I, Smt Kamla Devi want<br />
<strong>to</strong> inform you that the Choubarsi of my Late husband<br />
Sh Baisakhi Ram Thapa (Retd Deputy Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Social<br />
Welfare Deptt) will be performed at my residence village<br />
Khiddian (Smailpur) on Sunday, Feb 03, 2013.<br />
Satsang 12 <strong>to</strong> 1 p.m.<br />
Preeti Bhoj 1 <strong>to</strong> 5 p.m.<br />
GRIEF STRICKEN<br />
Deshmukh Thapa - Son<br />
Narinder Thapa - Son<br />
Suman Bala - Daughter-in-law<br />
All family members, relatives and friends<br />
Contact No. 9419199297, 9797299297,<br />
9419301755, 9906980440<br />
Late Sh. Ranjeet Singh<br />
Jamwal<br />
Sant Gurcharan Singh Ji<br />
Basnare Wale<br />
(Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar Chinderwara Dheradoon (Uttarakhand)<br />
Secretary<br />
S. Satpal Kakkar (Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar Chinderwara Dheradoon) (Uttarakhand)<br />
ALL SIKH SANGAT<br />
In Everlasting Memory of our Beloved<br />
& revered Father on his Vaharvar<br />
3rd Feb 2013<br />
One year has passed since you left for your heavenly<br />
abode, with every passing day your memory<br />
grows strong.<br />
A great Father, Teacher, Friend, Counselor and<br />
source of inspiration.<br />
Kaka Ji memories of your graceful smiling face,<br />
charm, simple living high thinking and deep sense<br />
of humor will always remain in our hearts. We all<br />
pay affectionate homage <strong>to</strong> your divine soul on this<br />
day of Vaharvar <strong>to</strong> be performed at our residence<br />
750 Subash Nagar, Jammu on 3rd Feb 2013.<br />
Sh. N.N. Jalali<br />
DEEPLY MISSED AND MOURNED BY:-<br />
M. K. Jalali and Saroj - Son & Daughter-in-Law<br />
Shiban Jalali & Nancy - Son & Daughter-in-Law<br />
Usha & Padam Zutshi - Daughter & Son -in-law<br />
Sarla & Upinder Raina - Daughter & Son-in-Law<br />
Dheeraj & Alka - Grandson & Daughter-in-law<br />
Sunaine & Deepak Kotru - Grand Daughter & Son-in-Law<br />
Grand Children’s : Sakshi Jalali, Rishad Zutshi, Nikhil Raina<br />
Great Grand Childrens: Devanshu, Saisha, Diya, Peehu<br />
Tel: 0191-2541234, Cell: 9419183405, 9419264163, and 098<strong>10</strong>094922<br />
Condolence of mother of<br />
Jenab M.A. Bukhari Sahab<br />
We the officers and staff of Sheep Husbandry Department Budgam deeply condole<br />
the sad demise of our beloved mother on 31-01-2013, of rare qualities of<br />
head and heart who <strong>by</strong> hard work coupled with sincerity of purpose maintained<br />
all through her life with smile and warmth of heart which are engraved in our<br />
hearts as guiding forces. May Almighty Allah rest her in Janat-ul-Firdos. We pray<br />
<strong>to</strong> God <strong>to</strong> provide strength <strong>to</strong> Jenab M.A. Bukhari Sahab, Secretary<br />
Animal/Sheep Husbandry and his family <strong>to</strong> bear this irreparable loss.<br />
(Dr. M.T. Krishan)<br />
District Sheep Husbandry Officer<br />
Budgam and fellow Staff members<br />
Late Shri Isher Dass<br />
Abrol (Banihal Wale)<br />
Sh. Bharat Bhushan<br />
Gupta (Khanna)<br />
CONDOLENCE<br />
We deeply condole the sad demise of Hazi Ghulam<br />
Mohd. Dansalia, a vetran Dogri Singer, resident of<br />
Village Dansal, Jammu. He was a man of his own identity<br />
and served the Dogri & Duggar <strong>by</strong> singing sweat folk<br />
and religious songs and keeps the flag high till last. He<br />
was a man of progressive thinking & proud of Dogras.<br />
We pray <strong>to</strong> God <strong>to</strong> bes<strong>to</strong>w eternal peace <strong>to</strong> the departed<br />
soul and courage <strong>to</strong> the bereaved family, whole<br />
Duggar Pradesh.<br />
Uday Chand, President, Hazi Ghulam Mohd.<br />
DUGGAR PRADESH PARTY<br />
Dansalia<br />
Sh. Baisakhi Ram<br />
Thapa<br />
BARKHI<br />
“Memories never fade........ you will<br />
always remain alive in our hearts.”<br />
Barkhi of our beloved Late Kailash Devi<br />
will be performed on Monday 4th February,<br />
Monday 2013 at 12.00 Noon at our residence<br />
145 Shastri Nagar, Opposite<br />
Nirankari Bhawan, Jammu.<br />
DEEPLY MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY:-<br />
Sons & Daughters-in-Law<br />
Sh. Vijay Khajuria & Smt. Jeyesta Devi<br />
Sh. Sham Lal Khajuria<br />
Dr. Vinod Khajuria & Smt. Anjali Sharma<br />
Daughters & Sons-in-Law<br />
Smt. Shakuntla & Sh. Som Raj Sharma<br />
Smt. Shashi & Sh Omkar Sharma<br />
Dr. Kasturi Lal Khajuria - Devar<br />
Late Kailash Devi<br />
Sh. Bishambar Khajuria & Smt Puro Devi - Devar & Devarane<br />
Sh. Madan Khajuria & Smt. Darshna Devi - Devar & Devarane<br />
Smt. Kamla Devi - Devarane<br />
Sh. Jai Dev Khajuria & Smt. Bimla Devi - Devar & Devarane<br />
Grand Children:- Meera & Major Amit Dogra, Arjun, Neha, Ashu<strong>to</strong>sh & Aakriti.<br />
Deeply Remembered <strong>by</strong>:-<br />
Samast Khajuria Parivar (R.S Pura)<br />
Mob No: 94191<strong>10</strong>485, 9419193597<br />
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE<br />
Time never s<strong>to</strong>ps and life goes on but without<br />
you we are incomplete. Your sweet<br />
memories fill our eyes with tears. We all<br />
pray <strong>to</strong> almighty God <strong>to</strong> give eternal peace<br />
<strong>to</strong> your noble soul.<br />
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:-<br />
Ved Parkash Sharma<br />
Surekha Sharma<br />
Anmol Sharma<br />
REMEMBRANCE<br />
YUN TO SADHEV DUNIYA MAIN<br />
REHNE AATA NAHI KOI JAISE<br />
AAP CHALE GAYE HO WAISE<br />
JAATA NAHI KOI<br />
DEEPLY MISSED BY:<br />
RAJAN ANAND<br />
SHADMOS<br />
We pray <strong>to</strong> almighty <strong>to</strong> bes<strong>to</strong>w eternal<br />
peace <strong>to</strong> your noble soul.<br />
Maswar & Shadmos of our dearest father Lt.<br />
Sh. Omkar Nath Koul S/o Lt. Sh. Shiv Jee<br />
Koul (Gosh Bugh Pattan Kmr) will be performed<br />
at our residence Chandigarh on 3rd &<br />
4th of February 2013.<br />
DEEPLY MISSED & REMEMBERED BY<br />
Smt. Nancy Koul-Wife<br />
Daughter-in-laws & Sons<br />
LT. SH. OMKAR NATH<br />
Smt. Dimple & Sh. Kuldeep Koul<br />
KOUL<br />
Smt. Beenu & Sh. Rakesh Koul<br />
Smt. Dimpy & Sh. Ravinder Bhat-Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Grand Children: Mehul, Doyel, Pheu, Saiansh<br />
REMEMBRANCE<br />
Noble Souls Never Die But leave the earthy Abode <strong>to</strong> Re-unite<br />
with eternal peace.<br />
An Ambodiment of love, <strong>to</strong>lerence and simplicity was our beloved<br />
Mamaji Karamyogi.<br />
Shivcharan/Chuni Lal Dhar S/o Late Parmanand Dhar R/o<br />
Nunar Ganderbal Srinagar seven days passed. Since you left us<br />
on 26th Jan 2013 with shattered hearts.<br />
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:<br />
Mrs Vijay & Mr Ashok Ji Turki<br />
Mrs Poli Jalali<br />
Mrs Ru<strong>by</strong> & Mr V.K Jalali<br />
Mrs Rita & Mr J.K Bhat<br />
Kids: Priya, Vishal, Eshan, Akshay, Roma,<br />
Sakshi, Akarti, Gun Gun & Tushar<br />
9419118771<br />
Karamyogi Chuni Lal Dhar<br />
Ist Death Anniversary<br />
Remembrance<br />
Despite elapase on year we continue <strong>to</strong><br />
miss you badly with silent tears and feel<br />
your presence around us at every moment<br />
of our life. Your memories are still fresh like<br />
fragrance of rose petals.<br />
May your noble soul rest in peace and continue<br />
<strong>to</strong> guide us from heaven Sardarni<br />
Surinder Kour Chowdhary W/o Sardar<br />
Charan Jeet Singh Chowdhary will be per-<br />
Sardarni Surinder Kour<br />
form at our residence H.No. 13 Near Dental<br />
Chowdhary<br />
Hospital B.C.Road Jammu.<br />
Aramb of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at 9.00 AM on 1.02.2013<br />
Bogh of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at <strong>10</strong>:00 AM on 3.02.2013 Shabad<br />
Kirtan and Guru Ka Langar<br />
Sardar Charan Jeet Singh Chowdhary - Husband<br />
(C.S. Chowdhary) Mob: 9419132749<br />
Son -Tejinder Singh Chowdhary<br />
Choubarsi<br />
Choubarsi of our dear mother Smt. Romesh<br />
Kumari Bakhshi W/o Late Justice Bakhshi Ishwar<br />
Singh will be performed on Sunday, 3rd February,<br />
2013 at our residence H.No. 292, Sec<strong>to</strong>r 2, Channi<br />
Himmat Colony, Opp. United Public Higher<br />
Secondary School, Jammu.<br />
Shej - 12.30 pm, Lunch -1.00 pm.<br />
Deeply Remembered <strong>by</strong>:<br />
Sons & Daughter-in-Law<br />
Mr. Bharat Bhushan Bakhshi & Mrs. Aruna<br />
(Advocate)<br />
Dr. Satya Bhushan Bakhshi & Prof. Arti Bakhshi<br />
(SKUAST-J) (University of Jammu)<br />
Daughters & Son-in-Law<br />
Mrs. Brij Bala (Ex Direc<strong>to</strong>r Finance) & Dr. Avninder Sharma (Medical Superintendent SMGS Hospital)<br />
Mrs Kiran Bakshi (Principal, GCW, Gandhinagar) & Mr. Raman Awasthi (Shrey Biotec)<br />
Grand Children : Parul, Sameer, Zubin, Ankur, Ankit, Varun, Vani<br />
MASVAR/VAHARVER<br />
Memories are treasures which nobody can steal.<br />
Separation is wound which nobody can heal.<br />
One tearful year has passed since you<br />
left us in every moment of life.<br />
The Masvar and Vaharvar of our beloved<br />
mother Karmyogi Late Sh Laxmi Shori<br />
Wali W/o Late Nand Lal Wali R/o H.No. 25<br />
Lane No.I Bharat Nagar Bantalab (erstwhile<br />
R/o Chinkera Mohalla Habba Kadal<br />
Srinagar) falls respectively on 3rd and 4th<br />
Feb 2013. First Anniversary.<br />
Karmyogi Late Sh Laxmi<br />
Shori Wali<br />
DEEPLY MISSED & REMEMBERED BY:<br />
Wali’s, Bhat’s, Raina’s, Dhar’s, Koul, Quangoo<br />
Grand Childrens: Monu, Sonu, Shiva, Sunny, Sheetu, Ankush<br />
CHOUBARSI<br />
Four year back you left us but your memories<br />
deepen our heart, we have no words <strong>to</strong> explain<br />
how much we miss you on every moment of life.<br />
May God rest your soul in eternal peace.<br />
Choubarsi of Late Sh Madan Mohan Lal<br />
Kapahi S/o Late Sh Ganga Ram Kapahi shall<br />
be performed on 4th of February 2013<br />
(Monday) at 12 PM at our residence H.No.<br />
516, Janipur Colony, Jammu.<br />
DEEPLY REMEMBERED AND MISSED BY:<br />
Smt Krishna Devi Kapahi --Wife<br />
Sons and Daughter-in-laws<br />
Smt Poonam Kapahi and Vijay Kumar Kapahi<br />
C/o Vijay General S<strong>to</strong>re (Gandhi Nagar Gole Market)<br />
Smt Rama Kapahi and Arun Kumar Kapahi<br />
Smt Nisha Kapahi and Romesh Kumar Kapahi<br />
Smt Lalita Kapahi and Anil Kumar Kapahi<br />
(Contrac<strong>to</strong>r)<br />
Daughter & Son-in-law<br />
Smt Lalita Kocher and K.K Kocher (Delhi)<br />
Smt Sarla and Vishav Pal Bhatia<br />
Ajay Sharma<br />
BABLOO GUPTA<br />
Smt. Romesh<br />
Kumari Bakhshi<br />
Late Sh Madan Mohan<br />
Lal Kapahi<br />
And All Relatives<br />
and Friends<br />
Phone No. 2530019
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE 5)<br />
Only people can bring<br />
change: Mehbooba<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SRINAGAR, Feb 2 : People's<br />
Democratic Party (PDP) president<br />
Mehbooba Mufti has said<br />
the people of the State alone can<br />
bring a change in the system of<br />
governance and their lives<br />
through the process of public<br />
accountability.<br />
Addressing a meeting of<br />
party workers in Pahalgam <strong>to</strong>day<br />
she said change would start with<br />
the first vote cast in right direction<br />
that could make all political<br />
parties accountable <strong>to</strong> people for<br />
whatever good or bad they do.<br />
"PDP is an important instrument<br />
in this process as it has provided<br />
the people with a credible alternative<br />
first time in our his<strong>to</strong>ry,"<br />
she added.<br />
Mehbooba said the governance<br />
has been made hostage <strong>to</strong><br />
vested interests of a single party<br />
in the State that corrupted both<br />
the system as well as those who<br />
ran it without challenge. She said<br />
democracy is meaningless without<br />
a competition and for the last<br />
sixty five years National<br />
Conference stifled all opposition<br />
<strong>to</strong> ensure a monopoly for itself.<br />
This resulted in a situation in<br />
which the people became mere<br />
pawns in power game that NC<br />
manipulated <strong>to</strong> its benefit<br />
through u turns, sell outs, bartering<br />
away of water and power and<br />
humiliating compromises at all<br />
crucial stages of his<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
She said the objective of<br />
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed is only<br />
<strong>to</strong> change this environment of<br />
exploitation. She said the party<br />
showed during its brief tenure in<br />
power how relief could actually<br />
come <strong>to</strong> people and their lives<br />
could change. " It is the performance<br />
of State Governments that<br />
changes lives of people be it J&K<br />
under the PDP- congress coali-<br />
tion or the Bihar considered most<br />
backward that under its present<br />
Government has changed the<br />
face of the State".<br />
Mehbooba said people must<br />
believe in their power <strong>to</strong> change<br />
their destiny through democratic<br />
means which is the first requirement<br />
in bringing in the change.<br />
Unfortunately, we have been led<br />
the wrong way for <strong>to</strong>o long<br />
which resulted in immense loss<br />
and turmoil in the past, due <strong>to</strong><br />
wrong policies of NC. She said<br />
even now the ruling party is<br />
resorting <strong>to</strong> hollow slogans for<br />
seeking political relevance and<br />
the AFSPA is a stark example of<br />
this misleading approach. "The<br />
Chief Minister has the power <strong>to</strong><br />
do what he wants others <strong>to</strong> do for<br />
him but he avoids it only <strong>to</strong> create<br />
a permanent issue for NC like<br />
plebiscite, au<strong>to</strong>nomy and return<br />
<strong>to</strong> 1953 position so as <strong>to</strong> use them<br />
as election time weapons" she<br />
said and added if the Government<br />
was sincere in its claims it would<br />
release all detenues, withdraw<br />
false cases of s<strong>to</strong>ne pelting<br />
against five thousand youth and<br />
set free teenagers imprisoned<br />
under PSA.<br />
Referring <strong>to</strong> the dismal performance<br />
of Coalition<br />
Government Mehbooba said corruption<br />
has become the symbol<br />
of its Ministers and <strong>to</strong>p leaders.<br />
This Government, she said has<br />
dismantled all institutions of vigilance<br />
and only promoted<br />
favourites for partisan purposes.<br />
She said hundreds of retired<br />
bureaucrats have been re<br />
employed while the number of<br />
unemployed youth was increasing.<br />
Hamid Qarra, MLA Rafi<br />
Ahmad Mir and MLA Mansoor<br />
Hussain also spoke on this occasion.<br />
Mega Winter Carnival at<br />
MA Stadium on Feb <strong>10</strong><br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Jammu is<br />
bracing up for mega Winter<br />
Carnival at Maulana Azad<br />
Stadium on February <strong>10</strong>.<br />
The Carnival is being<br />
organized <strong>by</strong> Karamsheel<br />
Charitable Trust for raising<br />
fund for educational needs of<br />
students of economically weaker<br />
section of society, families<br />
of martyrs of police, Army and<br />
counter insurgency forces.<br />
Main attractions of the<br />
event include musical show <strong>by</strong><br />
renowned Bollywood singer<br />
Master Salim, comedy show <strong>by</strong><br />
Sudesh Lehri, DJ and anchoring<br />
<strong>by</strong> Joe Baath of Master<br />
Chef fame.<br />
Local participants of Sa re<br />
ga ma pa of Zee TV, Dance<br />
India Dance, Indian Idol,<br />
Chotte Ustaad and Finalists of<br />
Chuna Hai Aasman will also<br />
display their talent during the<br />
mega event.<br />
Besides, raffle draw, salsa<br />
and Russian dancers, games<br />
corner for kids, mouth water<br />
food and soft drinks will be<br />
other attractions during the<br />
Carnival from 11 a.m <strong>to</strong> 5 p.m<br />
on Sunday.<br />
The organizers are offering<br />
a full entertainment pack for<br />
the families, students, kids,<br />
corporate, police and Army<br />
personnel’s families.<br />
As elaborate arrangements<br />
are being done for grand success<br />
of the Carnival, a number<br />
of hoardings are on display at<br />
different places in Jammu<br />
highlighting main attractions<br />
of the event.<br />
For sponsorship and corporate<br />
booking, the interested<br />
parties may contact on phone<br />
number 0191-2<strong>10</strong>7341/42<br />
SSA teachers protest,<br />
demand release of wages<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SRINAGAR, Feb 2:<br />
Expressing concern over the<br />
non-disbursal of salaries for the<br />
last five months, Sarva Shiksha<br />
Abhiyan (SSA) teachers <strong>to</strong>day<br />
appealed the State Government<br />
<strong>to</strong> release their salaries immediately.<br />
Sharing their views with<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong>, a group of protesting<br />
teachers said that their<br />
salaries are pending for the<br />
last five months and they are<br />
facing worst financial crisis.<br />
They alleged that the concerned<br />
higher officials have<br />
not submitted the details of<br />
SSA teachers <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Government.<br />
"The SSA teachers have<br />
continuously presented their<br />
Youth electrocuted<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SRINAGAR, Feb 2: A youth<br />
was electrocuted in the Budgam<br />
district.<br />
A police spokesman said<br />
that one Mohammad Umar<br />
Sheikh, aged 17 years, son of<br />
Ghulam Ahmad resident of<br />
Kanir-Chadoora, Budgam got<br />
electrocuted when he <strong>to</strong>uched a<br />
cable which was connected <strong>to</strong><br />
H.T. Line, resulting in his on<br />
spot death.The body was handed<br />
over <strong>to</strong> his relatives for last<br />
rites after completing all legal<br />
formalities.<br />
work before the higher officials<br />
from time <strong>to</strong> time but<br />
they are being asked <strong>to</strong> present<br />
their work again and again.<br />
This depicts height of negligence<br />
and incompetence of the<br />
concerned authorities and<br />
Government should take a<br />
serious note of these glaring<br />
discrepancies," said Showkat<br />
Ahmad Bhat, Chairman<br />
Jammu and Kashmir Teachers<br />
Forum.<br />
Bhat said that the teachers<br />
don't want <strong>to</strong> make the students<br />
suffer <strong>by</strong> going on strike<br />
but the Government and the<br />
higher authorities are compelling<br />
them <strong>to</strong> protest. He<br />
demanded action against the<br />
officers who have failed <strong>to</strong><br />
release the salaries of the SSA<br />
teachers.<br />
Lone pays surprise<br />
visits <strong>to</strong> various colleges<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Minister for<br />
Higher Education, Mohammad<br />
Akbar Lone <strong>to</strong>day paid a surprise<br />
visit <strong>to</strong> various colleges of<br />
Jammu. These included<br />
Government Gandhi Memorial<br />
Science (GGMS) College, Canal<br />
Road, Government College for<br />
Women, Gandhi Nagar and<br />
Government Moulana Azad<br />
Memorial (MAM) College<br />
Jammu. He <strong>to</strong>ok s<strong>to</strong>ck of the<br />
functioning of these institutions<br />
and facilities available <strong>to</strong> the<br />
students.<br />
The Minister also went<br />
around classrooms of these colleges<br />
interacted with students<br />
and the teaching staff. He called<br />
for ensuring punctuality and full<br />
attendance of students in classrooms.<br />
At Gandhi Nagar College,<br />
the Minister inspected various<br />
blocks including arts block,<br />
administrative block, lecture<br />
rooms, moot court, career council<br />
cell, library and labora<strong>to</strong>ries.<br />
He also inspected first aid center<br />
of the college.<br />
The College management<br />
briefed the Minister about the<br />
overall functioning and issues<br />
confronting them. The Minister<br />
directed the Principal of the college<br />
<strong>to</strong> submit the status report<br />
of land of the college earlier<br />
acquired <strong>by</strong> the Government for<br />
construction of new flyover<br />
bridge.<br />
During visit <strong>to</strong> Library, the<br />
Minister was informed that<br />
55000 books are available in the<br />
library. Mr. Lone directed for<br />
proper utilisation of library<br />
funds as per requirements.<br />
At GMAM College, the<br />
Minister inspected various sections<br />
included administrative<br />
block and Internal Quality<br />
Assurance Cell (IQAC). The<br />
concerned official briefed the<br />
Minister about the activities<br />
conducted <strong>by</strong> IQAC.<br />
While inspecting under execution<br />
audi<strong>to</strong>rium hall, Mr. Lone<br />
directed the concerned <strong>to</strong> complete<br />
it within stipulated time<br />
frame. He was informed that the<br />
construction for chain link fencing<br />
at a cost of Rs. 3.62 lakh will<br />
be started soon.<br />
Interacting with the students<br />
of these colleges, the Minister<br />
impressed upon them <strong>to</strong> strive<br />
hard <strong>to</strong> achieve their desired<br />
goal and bring laurels for the<br />
State. He said Government was<br />
committed in making education<br />
within reach of all segments of<br />
society including youth in farflung<br />
areas.<br />
The Minister also inspected<br />
hostel at GGM Science College<br />
and <strong>to</strong>ok s<strong>to</strong>ck of the meals and<br />
other facilities being provided <strong>to</strong><br />
the students. The students<br />
apprised the Minister about various<br />
issues for his intervention.<br />
Mr. Lone directed the<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r Colleges who accompanied<br />
the Minister during his<br />
visit <strong>to</strong> submit a detailed report<br />
about the construction of new<br />
infrastructure in these colleges.<br />
He also asked the concerned<br />
principals <strong>to</strong> go ahead with<br />
minor works.<br />
GS Mall <strong>to</strong> open world class<br />
retail outlet in Jammu<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: The city of<br />
temples is all set <strong>to</strong> emerge as<br />
the world class retail destination<br />
generating over 2000 direct and<br />
indirect employment opportunities<br />
besides over Rs <strong>10</strong>0 crore<br />
worth taxes through over <strong>10</strong>0<br />
retail outlets planned <strong>by</strong> G S<br />
Mall Pvt. Ltd which has invested<br />
around Rs 120 crore <strong>to</strong> build<br />
a world class mall in the city.<br />
GS Mall Pvt Ltd, one of the<br />
leading retail developers of the<br />
country through this massive<br />
investment intends <strong>to</strong> develop a<br />
world class retail destination in<br />
Jammu which would help<br />
Jammu <strong>to</strong> soon break away from<br />
its image of a small <strong>to</strong>wn and a<br />
pilgrimage destination <strong>to</strong> a global<br />
city of exceptional infrastructure<br />
and development.<br />
Most of the construction of<br />
the mall is on the final leg of the<br />
completion and this mutual and<br />
long term relation is likely <strong>to</strong><br />
benefit the local people, corpo-<br />
Dr Samir Koul seeks audit of PM<br />
relief package for KP mi<strong>grant</strong>s<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: People's<br />
Democratic Party (PDP) chief<br />
spokesperson and renowned<br />
Oncologist Dr Samir Koul has<br />
demanded audit of Prime<br />
Minister's Relief Package for<br />
Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and<br />
rate sec<strong>to</strong>r and the Government,<br />
says a handout issued <strong>by</strong> the<br />
company.<br />
Some of the key features listed<br />
<strong>by</strong> the company include; new<br />
direct employment opportunities<br />
for over <strong>10</strong>00 locals with excellent<br />
working conditions & remuneration<br />
packages at par with the<br />
metros, new indirect employment<br />
for over <strong>10</strong>00 locals with<br />
local businesses, more than <strong>10</strong>0<br />
retail showrooms, family entertainment<br />
at cinemas with 3<br />
screens & <strong>10</strong>43 seats multiplex,<br />
business epicenter of sales of<br />
lifestyle products under one<br />
roof.<br />
Other features include<br />
lifestyle enhancement of the<br />
People, exposing them <strong>to</strong> the<br />
modern world, family entertainment<br />
centers for a healthy society,<br />
bringing the city on the map<br />
of India in terms of modernity<br />
and development and excellent<br />
platform for building strong and<br />
modern relationship with the<br />
people.<br />
access <strong>to</strong> safe drinking water,<br />
schools, hospitals etc while the<br />
State Government has adopted an<br />
insensitive attitude <strong>to</strong>wards the<br />
same for the reasons best known<br />
<strong>to</strong> the persons at the helm of<br />
affairs," he said and alleged misuse<br />
of funds.<br />
Terming the current<br />
security situation<br />
in Jammu and<br />
Kashmir as eerie<br />
silence, the PDP chief<br />
spokesperson alleged<br />
that J&K has virtually<br />
been converted in<strong>to</strong> a<br />
police State like<br />
Pakistan under Army<br />
rule.<br />
"I am not worried<br />
about the situation on<br />
border with Pakistan<br />
but about suppression<br />
of people who are not<br />
being allowed <strong>to</strong> raise<br />
their voice for basic<br />
needs such as water,<br />
electricity, roads etc,"<br />
PDP Chief spokesperson Dr Samir<br />
Koul addressing a press conference at<br />
Jammu on Saturday. -<strong>Excelsior</strong>/Rakesh he said and accused the<br />
Kashmir alleging misuse of the<br />
same.<br />
He also demanded further<br />
enhancement of cash relief for the<br />
KP mi<strong>grant</strong>s and a permanent<br />
solution of Unique Identification<br />
number Card <strong>to</strong> the community<br />
members residing outside Jammu<br />
and Kashmir so that they may not<br />
lose voting right here.<br />
"There is visible non-judicious<br />
and half hearted approach of the<br />
State Government <strong>to</strong>wards implementation<br />
of the PM relief package<br />
whether it is for temporary<br />
settlement of the mi<strong>grant</strong>s or<br />
employment <strong>to</strong> them," he said<br />
while talking <strong>to</strong> media persons,<br />
Government of creating<br />
a misconception that every<br />
Kashmiri Muslim was pro-<br />
Pakistan. "Suppressive attitude of<br />
the State Government <strong>to</strong>wards<br />
commoners may trigger Egypt<br />
like situation in J&K," he feared.<br />
Toeing the party line for handing<br />
over Amarnath Yatra arrangements<br />
<strong>to</strong> Kashmir Pandits, Dr<br />
Samir Koul parried reply on duration<br />
of the pilgrimage and development<br />
of track <strong>to</strong> the holy cave<br />
shrine. "Since we (Kashmiri<br />
Pandits) have been kept out of the<br />
management affairs, how can I<br />
comment on these," he <strong>to</strong>ld the<br />
media persons.<br />
here <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
The PDP leader also preferred<br />
While elaborating, Dr Samir <strong>to</strong> play safe on the forceful ban on<br />
alleged that the KP mi<strong>grant</strong>s have a rock group in Kashmir valley <strong>by</strong><br />
been deprived of basic amenities some fundamentalists and said<br />
in the newly developed temporary<br />
settlement colonies while only<br />
1485 youth have been provided<br />
jobs against the target of 6000<br />
under the package. " People in the<br />
settlement colonies have no<br />
that code of conduct and code of<br />
dress need <strong>to</strong> be maintained.<br />
"Elders should stand needs of<br />
youngsters while the latter should<br />
also recognize that change does<br />
not come suddenly," he said.<br />
DGP reviews functioning of PP<br />
Schools, Parivar Fuel Stations<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
General of Police (DGP), Ashok<br />
Prasad <strong>to</strong>day had a detailed<br />
review of the functioning of<br />
Police Public Schools and Police<br />
Parivar Fuel Pumps. He stressed<br />
for making the schools exemplary<br />
institutions and the fuel<br />
pumps source generating outlets.<br />
A high level meeting of<br />
Police Parivar was held at Police<br />
Headquarters (PHQ) here <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
The meeting was chaired <strong>by</strong><br />
DGP, who is also patron of<br />
Police Parivar and was attended<br />
<strong>by</strong> Chairperson, JK Police<br />
Wives Welfare Association<br />
(PAWWA), Kiran Prasad and<br />
senior police officers, besides<br />
lady members of PAWWA.<br />
The meeting was briefed<br />
about the initiatives taken in<br />
recent years with regard <strong>to</strong> upgradation<br />
of Police Public<br />
Schools, Police Fuel Pumps<br />
and functioning of newly established<br />
schools at range level.<br />
An over all view of the<br />
achievements registered on this<br />
account was taken with directions<br />
<strong>to</strong> continue and further<br />
improve the progress with missionary<br />
zeal at all the levels.<br />
The meeting had threadbare<br />
discussion on improving the<br />
functioning and quality of education<br />
of Police Public<br />
Schools. It was <strong>to</strong>ld that effective<br />
steps have been taken <strong>to</strong><br />
equip the institutions with<br />
modern facilities <strong>to</strong> achieve<br />
desired results. It was also<br />
decided that facilities in newly<br />
established schools at range<br />
level would be upgraded <strong>to</strong> run<br />
these schools efficiently.<br />
Referring <strong>to</strong> the suggestions<br />
posed <strong>by</strong> lady members and<br />
other senior officers with<br />
regard <strong>to</strong> improvements of<br />
police public school and Fuel<br />
pumps, the DGP said that need<br />
based vehicles for transportation<br />
of students would be procured<br />
for newly established<br />
schools. He also stressed <strong>to</strong><br />
frame guidelines for running<br />
hostel messes making them<br />
more eco-friendly and hygienic.<br />
The meeting decided <strong>to</strong> constitute<br />
committees <strong>to</strong> look in<strong>to</strong><br />
other suggestions for bringing<br />
more improvements in the<br />
working of these institutions.<br />
While discussing the matters<br />
related <strong>to</strong> the fuel pumps,<br />
the DGP said that these stations<br />
needs <strong>to</strong> be made source generating<br />
which could help in providing<br />
assistance <strong>to</strong> the families<br />
of martyrs.<br />
Sublime San<strong>to</strong>or <strong>by</strong> Abhay Sopori<br />
on day two of SaMaPa Aalap<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: On day two<br />
of SaMaPa Aalap<br />
Festival, a Bhaitak<br />
concert was held at<br />
N a m d h a r i<br />
Dharamshala wherein<br />
San<strong>to</strong>or maestro<br />
Abhay Rustam<br />
Sopori performed.<br />
He was accompanied<br />
on Tabla <strong>by</strong> Pt.<br />
Mithilesh Jha from<br />
Delhi. The concert<br />
was attended <strong>by</strong> eminent<br />
musicologist<br />
and senior music critics<br />
of the country like<br />
Pandit Vijay Shankar<br />
Mishra and Pandit<br />
Ravindra Misra,<br />
Musicians Ragini<br />
Rainu, Charan Singh,<br />
Ojesh Pratap Singh,<br />
Damodar Lal Ghose,<br />
Sachin Sharma, Abid<br />
marked high technical virtuosity<br />
demonstrating various stylistic<br />
nuances like Meend, Glides,<br />
Hussain and many Abhay Rustam Sopori playing san<strong>to</strong>or<br />
other music connois- on day two of SaMaPa Aalap on Saturday.<br />
seurs.<br />
Abhay selected Raga Nat<br />
Bhairav presenting detailed<br />
Aalap and Jod followed <strong>by</strong> various<br />
complex compositions in<br />
different Beat cycles like <strong>10</strong>½<br />
beats (Sade Dus), 9¼ beats<br />
(Sava Nao) and Rudra Taal of 11<br />
beats. He also sang few compositions<br />
in Ektaal (12 beats) and<br />
Teentaal (16 beats) before completing<br />
with superfast Jhalla patterns.<br />
He concluded the recital<br />
with his age old Sufiana<br />
Gharana and Sopori lineage Sufi<br />
Tarana in Push<strong>to</strong> Taal. The audience<br />
was simply moved <strong>by</strong> his<br />
concert. Abhay’s presentation<br />
Gamak, Taan, Laya and Chandh<br />
patterns, etc. created <strong>by</strong> Pt.<br />
Bhajan Sopori. He was accompanied<br />
on Tabla <strong>by</strong> Sarit Das<br />
who displayed keen sense of<br />
rhythm and clarity of bols. Pt.<br />
Mithilesh Jha, a well known<br />
Tabla player of the country, provided<br />
beautiful accompaniment.<br />
SaMaPa Aalap Festival 2013<br />
on Sunday, the 3rd of February<br />
will feature vocal recital <strong>by</strong><br />
Ojesh Pratap Singh at Ved<br />
Mandir Balika Niketan,<br />
Amphalla at <strong>10</strong>:00 am and Flute<br />
recital <strong>by</strong> Ajay Prasanna at SOS<br />
Home, Channi at 5:00 pm.<br />
Hospital Bachao Front <strong>to</strong><br />
intensify ongoing struggle<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
BHADERWAH, Feb 2:<br />
Bhaderwah Hospital Bachao<br />
Front has announced <strong>to</strong> further<br />
intensify the ongoing struggle for<br />
res<strong>to</strong>ration of Sub-District<br />
Hospital at the old complex.<br />
Decision in this regard was<br />
taken during a meeting of the<br />
Front on 142nd day of the ongoing<br />
dharna. The meeting was convened<br />
under the chairmanship of<br />
Ranbir Manhas and attended <strong>by</strong><br />
the core committee members and<br />
a large number of socio- politicoreligious<br />
personalities.<br />
After threadbare discussion, it<br />
was unanimously decided <strong>to</strong><br />
intensify the struggle <strong>by</strong> reaching<br />
out <strong>to</strong> people of villages across<br />
the Bhadarwah Medical Block.<br />
The meeting also decided <strong>to</strong> give<br />
a call for a complete bandh and<br />
chakka jam in the coming days.<br />
The Front also decided <strong>to</strong> sup-<br />
port the agitation at Doda where<br />
people are demanding adequate<br />
number of Doc<strong>to</strong>rs in the District<br />
Hospital claiming that the District<br />
Hospital at Doda is as important<br />
for people of Doda as it is for people<br />
of Bhadarwah. The Front also<br />
decided <strong>to</strong> depute some of its<br />
activists <strong>to</strong> Doda <strong>to</strong> participate in<br />
the proposed agitation <strong>to</strong> express<br />
solidarity with the agitating people<br />
in Doda.<br />
Those who attended the meeting<br />
include: Bhagat Singh<br />
Manhas, Ab. Haq Zargar, Shabir<br />
Khan, Master Krishan Lal, Raj<br />
Singh Kotwal, Satish Kumar<br />
Kotwal, Raj Singh Charak, Nazir<br />
Khan, Qayoom Kagazgar, Iqbal<br />
Malik, Suresh Pandit, Bashir<br />
Najar, Munish Kotwal, Ejaz<br />
Sheikh, Neeraj Manhas, Rishi<br />
Kotwal, Mohamad Yasin<br />
(Sarpanch), Des Raj Kotwal,<br />
Aslam Butt and others.<br />
Dowry victim battling for life<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SRINAGAR, Feb 2:<br />
Tasleema Akhtar, 28, resident of<br />
Ichgam village of central<br />
Kashmir's district Budgam was<br />
allegedly burnt <strong>by</strong> her husband<br />
Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Rather,<br />
his sister and mother, last week,<br />
for demand of dowry.<br />
Mother of two (aged 4 years<br />
and 18 months) is battling for<br />
her life at SMHS hospital<br />
Srinagar from last one week.<br />
The family and neighbors of the<br />
victim said that despite committing<br />
heinous crime Ghulam<br />
Mohammad was still roaming<br />
free and police have not arrested<br />
him so far.<br />
Fatima Jan, sister of the victim<br />
said that Tasleema Jan was<br />
married with Mohi-ud-Din son<br />
of Ali Mohammad of Ichgam,<br />
Budgam eight years back.<br />
She said that despite paying<br />
dowry her in -laws were still<br />
harassing her on one pretext or<br />
the other and were demanding<br />
extra dowry from her parents.<br />
"We couldn't fulfill their<br />
demands as our brother was<br />
severely ill and was shifted <strong>to</strong><br />
Delhi for further treatment<br />
which drained our money,"<br />
Fatima said.<br />
Sadhotra sets Mar 15 deadline<br />
for STP completion<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Minister for<br />
Planning, Development, Labour<br />
and Employment, Ajay Kumar<br />
Sadhotra <strong>to</strong>day set a deadline of<br />
15th March this year for completion<br />
of Sewerage Treatment<br />
Plant (STP) which is part of the<br />
mega sewerage project currently<br />
under execution in Jammu city<br />
at an overall cost of Rs <strong>10</strong>8.31<br />
crore.<br />
During his extensive inspection<br />
of the project at various segments<br />
this afternoon at<br />
Bhagwati Nagar here, the<br />
Minister asked the executing<br />
agency <strong>to</strong> undertake extensive<br />
testing of the sewerage network<br />
and initiate house connections<br />
<strong>by</strong> March 31. The STP is being<br />
constructed at a cost of Rs 28.61<br />
crore with Asian Development<br />
Bank (ADB) assistance.<br />
The Minister was accompanied<br />
<strong>by</strong> the Chief Executive<br />
Officer of the Economic<br />
Reconstruction Agency Saurab<br />
Bhagat and other senior officers<br />
and engineers.<br />
The CEO apprised the<br />
Minister about the salient features<br />
of the mega project, having<br />
146 kilometer sewer network of<br />
which <strong>10</strong>6 kilometers have<br />
already been laid. He was <strong>to</strong>ld<br />
that house connection survey<br />
work is presently under progress<br />
and house connections will be<br />
provided <strong>to</strong> all households in<br />
phased manner within the project<br />
area free of cost.<br />
The Minister emphasized the<br />
need for expediting work on the<br />
entire project. The purpose of<br />
such schemes, he said, is <strong>to</strong><br />
improve the hygiene in the city<br />
and <strong>to</strong> facilitate people in a big<br />
way. He said that public utility<br />
schemes assume greater significance<br />
particularly in a city like<br />
Jammu that is being thronged <strong>by</strong><br />
over ten million Vaishno Devi<br />
pilgrims besides Kashmir bound<br />
<strong>to</strong>urists and Amarnath Yatris.<br />
The Minister laid stress on<br />
the quality of work and directed<br />
that quality standards of the<br />
project be maintained and moni<strong>to</strong>red<br />
<strong>by</strong> the senior functionaries<br />
of the Agency.<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r Tanche III Naresh<br />
K. Langeh, Direc<strong>to</strong>r Safeguard<br />
Vinod Sharma, Project Manager<br />
J. G. Mengi, Dy. Project<br />
Managers, Dr Sanjeev Chadha,<br />
S K Sethi, Anil Pandoi and other<br />
officers of ERA also accompanied<br />
the Minister.<br />
'Malli Gujjari': First<br />
ever Gojri film screened<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Considered<br />
as a his<strong>to</strong>ric cultural event for<br />
nomadic tribe of Gujjars, the<br />
public screening of first ever<br />
Gojri film "Malli Gujjari" was<br />
held at the Gujjar <strong>Centre</strong> for<br />
Culture and Heritage, here <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Written <strong>by</strong> Dr Javaid Rahi and<br />
directed <strong>by</strong> Qayoom Raja, the<br />
film based on issues related <strong>to</strong><br />
women empowerment in tribal<br />
and nomadic culture, was appreciated<br />
<strong>by</strong> audience which comprised<br />
mainly of Gujjar youth<br />
and community leaders.<br />
Other than an identification<br />
with the dialogues full of chaste<br />
Gojari idioms and proverbs, the<br />
main character of the film named<br />
after Malli Gujjari, who was<br />
bes<strong>to</strong>wed with Kirti Chakra,<br />
highest civilian award for her<br />
exemplary courage and bravery<br />
in face of infiltra<strong>to</strong>rs across the<br />
border, and other characters with<br />
popular local nicknames, struck<br />
chord with the specta<strong>to</strong>rs who<br />
especially appreciated the impressive<br />
acting of local ac<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
The film, a presentation of<br />
Neeru Films J&K, has been produced<br />
<strong>by</strong> Neeru Raina daughter<br />
of renowned film/serial maker K<br />
K Raina and Kashmiri Poetess<br />
Bimla Raina. The lyrics <strong>by</strong> Gojri<br />
poet Showkat Naseem<br />
Chowdhary were composed in<br />
lilting songs <strong>by</strong> renowned singer<br />
Suraj Singh.<br />
Talking <strong>to</strong> <strong>Excelsior</strong>, Dr.<br />
Javaid Rahi, the writer of the film<br />
said that it is the s<strong>to</strong>ry of a pover-<br />
ty-stricken village Tribal Gujjar<br />
woman named Malli Gujjari who<br />
amid many other trials and tribulations,<br />
struggles <strong>to</strong> raise herself<br />
and survive against social evils<br />
and anti women cus<strong>to</strong>ms which<br />
still exist in remote tribal belts.<br />
Despite facing hardships, she sets<br />
excellent moral example with her<br />
grit and resolve as what it means<br />
<strong>to</strong> be a tribal woman. In the end<br />
she succeeds in destroying evil<br />
forces for the general good of her<br />
community, he said.<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r of film Qayoom Raja<br />
said the shooting for the film<br />
which showcases unique and<br />
vibrant tribal culture of Gujjars,<br />
was done in tribal localities of<br />
Rajpora, Darhali Qilla and other<br />
areas of Rajouri.<br />
Giving details, Neeru Raina<br />
producer said the film is based on<br />
a Gojri serial which was commissioned<br />
<strong>by</strong> Doordarshan, Parsar<br />
Bharti Corporation of India, New<br />
Delhi, and already been telecast<br />
in shape of serial <strong>by</strong> Kashir<br />
Channel and Jammu<br />
Doordarshan. "We are screening<br />
this film in tribal Gujjar society <strong>to</strong><br />
create awareness among community<br />
of Gujjars," she said.<br />
Masud Chowdhary, former<br />
Vice Chancellor of BGSB<br />
University and Patron of Gurjar<br />
Desh Charitable Trust was chief<br />
guest on the occasion while MLC<br />
Vijay Bakaya, Direc<strong>to</strong>r Jammu<br />
Doordarshan, Shabir Mujahid,<br />
well-known Punjabi writer<br />
Khalid Husain were special invitees.<br />
Father gets life imprisonment<br />
for raping his minor daughter<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Principal<br />
Sessions Judge Udhampur, A<br />
K Koul <strong>to</strong>day awarded rigorous<br />
life imprisonment <strong>to</strong> father<br />
for raping his minor daughter<br />
in village Dheeran of<br />
Ramnagar tehsil on July 25,<br />
2012.<br />
After hearing Public<br />
Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r Navneet Gupta for<br />
the State, Principal Sessions<br />
Judge observed, "the trial in<br />
this case has been concluded<br />
within less than four and a half<br />
months because the case is <strong>to</strong><br />
my understanding is rarest of<br />
rare. We need <strong>to</strong> understand<br />
that measurement of punishment<br />
in a case of this type,<br />
where the father has raped his<br />
own minor daughter in a very<br />
brutal manner, cannot depend<br />
upon the social status of the<br />
victim or accused".<br />
"It must dependent upon<br />
the conduct of the accused, the<br />
state and age of the sexually<br />
assaulted female and the gravity<br />
of the criminal act. The<br />
socio economic status, religion<br />
etc have no role <strong>to</strong> play in such<br />
situations. The crime of rape is<br />
crime against the society, a<br />
crime against human dignity.<br />
The accused in this case has<br />
demonstrated animal tendencies<br />
and has not even spared<br />
his own daughter. Showing<br />
any leniency <strong>to</strong>wards him<br />
would mean leaving his family<br />
at his mercy", the Court said.<br />
"Justice demands that<br />
courts should impose punishment<br />
befitting the crime so<br />
that the courts reflect public<br />
abhorrence of the crime. At the<br />
risk of repetition it is worth<br />
mention that accused who was<br />
supposed <strong>to</strong> protect the life<br />
and limb of his daughter<br />
reduced himself <strong>to</strong> an animal<br />
and raped his minor daughter.<br />
The court does not find any<br />
mitigating circumstance in this<br />
case which could entitle the<br />
accused <strong>to</strong> some leniency",<br />
Principal Sessions Judge said.<br />
With these observations,<br />
Court awarded rigorous<br />
imprisonment for life <strong>to</strong> the<br />
accused Yog Raj, son of<br />
Krishan Lal of Dheeran, tehsil<br />
Ramnagar.<br />
Awareness Prog on 'Importance of Urdu' held<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: BN College<br />
of Education organized an awareness<br />
programme on "Importance<br />
of Urdu in J&K and its present<br />
condition", in which BEd students<br />
participated actively and<br />
expressed their views.<br />
On the occasion, Farooq Shah<br />
Bukhari, Chairman, Tehreek<br />
Baga-e-Urdu was the chief guest,<br />
while Prof Quldus Javaid from<br />
Banaras University was the guest<br />
of honour.<br />
While speaking, Chairman of<br />
the College Abdul Gani Kohli<br />
highlighted the importance of the<br />
Urdu language.<br />
Rabia bagged first position,<br />
while the second and third positions<br />
were conferred <strong>to</strong> Mehnaz<br />
Raiz and Zubair Ahmed.<br />
Earlier, Dr Manju Dwivedi<br />
president the welcome address,<br />
while at the end Prof Gharo<br />
Choudhary presented vote of<br />
thanks.<br />
Among others present were<br />
Irfan Arif, president, TBU, Jawaid<br />
Anwar, senior vice president,<br />
Zakir Malik Balashi, general secretary<br />
and staff members.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU<br />
daily<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong><br />
Established 1965<br />
Founder Edi<strong>to</strong>r S.D. Rohmetra<br />
Source of health hazard<br />
Hospitals and medical institutions have <strong>to</strong> be the<br />
source of promotion of health. That is the universal<br />
concept. But how do we react when we find<br />
these institutions becoming a source of hazard <strong>to</strong> health.<br />
That is precisely what the six member panel appointed <strong>by</strong><br />
the Government way back on Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 12, 2012 has<br />
reported after inspecting and examining the system of<br />
disposal of bio-medical and other waste in hospital and<br />
dispensaries whether private or public. The report has<br />
recently been submitted and shockingly, it reveals in<br />
detail absolute carelessness and irresponsibility of concerned<br />
in hospitals and polyclinics where existing rules<br />
governing disposal of waste are thrown <strong>to</strong> wind. Although<br />
there is a wing in the hospitals entrusted with the task of<br />
proper and scientific disposal of hospital waste, yet<br />
strangely, as the report reveals, these mechanisms are<br />
either dysfunctional or do not function at all. The most<br />
disturbing situation is that the waste is not segregated at<br />
source though it should be in all circumstances and the<br />
items that need <strong>to</strong> be disabled and disposed of before<br />
these are sent <strong>to</strong> waste bin are dumped with the heap.<br />
The scrap collec<strong>to</strong>rs could misuse these and thus<br />
increase health hazard.<br />
The report says that the condition of waste disposal<br />
in Government medical college and hospitals in<br />
Jammu is in no way better than what it is in private hospitals.<br />
It is a sad situation. The Government colleges<br />
are provided with necessary paraphernalia <strong>to</strong> manage<br />
bio-medical waste and even trained staff is provided <strong>to</strong><br />
them. Apart from this, we have the department of environment<br />
as well which could also bring hospital waste<br />
management system under its jurisdiction. Why have<br />
all these structures failed <strong>to</strong> update waste management<br />
system in hospitals is just because of irresponsibility<br />
on the part of those who are at the helm of affairs.<br />
We are all talking a lot about environment and pollution<br />
and ecological degradation. But we have seldom talked<br />
about the danger <strong>to</strong> health emanating from mishandling<br />
of bio-medical waste and its proper disposal. The<br />
report says that even the green and red bins provided<br />
for segregation of waste at source are not properly<br />
used which would control mixing up of waste. Likewise<br />
the report says that there are not even the special trolleys<br />
<strong>to</strong> carry the waste from the wards and patients'<br />
rooms <strong>to</strong> the waste s<strong>to</strong>rage spots. Even some of the<br />
waste dumped within the hospital premises is left<br />
uncovered and in open. This is monstrous negligence<br />
and apathy on the part of doc<strong>to</strong>rs and nurses and the<br />
management staff in hospitals. Now this being the state<br />
of affairs in Government and private hospitals in the<br />
city including the medical college, imagine what will be<br />
the condition in district hospitals and polyclinics. It<br />
could be worse and even unimaginable. Therefore the<br />
Health department needs a <strong>to</strong>tal review of its waste<br />
management policy throughout the state and not only<br />
in the hospitals in cities of Jammu and Srinagar.<br />
The panel has done excellent job in paying fullest<br />
possible attention <strong>to</strong> each and every item connected with<br />
the waste management in a hospital and has made several<br />
recommendations which seem <strong>to</strong> be very rational. It<br />
has recommended that for segregation of bio-medical<br />
waste the primary responsibility should be with the genera<strong>to</strong>r<br />
of these wastes viz. doc<strong>to</strong>rs, nurses and technicians<br />
and waste should be segregated as per categories<br />
applicable. No untreated bio-medical waste has <strong>to</strong> be<br />
kept beyond 48 hours and their removal should be time<br />
scheduled. One recommendation is that the Head of<br />
each hospital should form a waste management committee<br />
<strong>to</strong> meet regularly for reviewing the performance of<br />
waste disposal team in the institution. There are other<br />
recommendations including one suggesting that the staff<br />
deployed <strong>to</strong> handle the bio-medical waste should be<br />
properly trained and educated in the task they are asked<br />
<strong>to</strong> perform.<br />
The panel has done its job and now the report is with<br />
the Health Department. It remains <strong>to</strong> be seen how speedily<br />
the department will accept and implement these recommendations<br />
and remove the threat <strong>to</strong> health emanating<br />
from mismanagement of waste. It is very important<br />
that the rules and norms set forth in this behalf are made<br />
part of hospital culture and these should au<strong>to</strong>matically be<br />
followed <strong>by</strong> all concerned.<br />
Stealing of infants<br />
How can we expect that the s<strong>to</strong>len male ba<strong>by</strong> born<br />
<strong>to</strong> Sharifa Begum, wife of Muhammad Mushtaq of<br />
village Narryan in district Rajouri, will be recovered<br />
and re-united <strong>to</strong> its parents when another ba<strong>by</strong><br />
s<strong>to</strong>len earlier on November 14, 2012 from the same<br />
(SMGS ) hospital remains untraced so far. Sharifa's ba<strong>by</strong><br />
was s<strong>to</strong>len on the night of 31 Jan-1 February from the<br />
Eclampsia room situated within the labour room of the<br />
hospital. Yes, the Principal of Medical College has<br />
ordered inquiry in<strong>to</strong> the theft, suspended two guards and<br />
also filed the FIR with the police. But the fact remains that<br />
authorities <strong>to</strong>ok no effective and preventive measures <strong>to</strong><br />
prevent recurrence of such crimes in future. What is the<br />
job of the guards deployed in the hospital? They are supposed<br />
<strong>to</strong> keep an eye on doubtful movement of unwanted<br />
persons in and around such sensitive places in the<br />
hospital and medical college. Unfortunately they have<br />
miserably failed in their duty. It was also the duty of the<br />
hospital authorities <strong>to</strong> conduct surprise checks <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
that security functions properly in the hospital. There is<br />
apprehension that ba<strong>by</strong>-lifting mafia is behind such<br />
shocking crimes. Parents and kith and kin of affected<br />
families have protested. They will protest even louder<br />
and why not. What is important is prevention of such<br />
crimes and not finding escape route <strong>by</strong> stating the<br />
efforts that have been made <strong>to</strong> recover the s<strong>to</strong>len ba<strong>by</strong>.<br />
Yes, according <strong>to</strong> reports 16 CCTVs have been fixed <strong>to</strong><br />
moni<strong>to</strong>r what is happening in the hospital, in wards and<br />
corridors and other places. But first of all are these<br />
CCTVs functional? We have doubts. And secondly, if<br />
the CCTV shows an outsider woman moving in suspicious<br />
manner, her whereabouts are not traceable. Is it<br />
not an instance of utter negligence and dereliction of<br />
duty on the part of security outfit? Accountability needs<br />
<strong>to</strong> be fixed and exemplary punishment given <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p<br />
recurrence of such crimes.<br />
Men are the weaker sex<br />
M. J. Akbar<br />
The one certain fact about this<br />
uncertain business called advertising<br />
is that you can’t do without<br />
it. Such compulsion does not mean<br />
this hit-and-run affair necessarily<br />
works. It is difficult <strong>to</strong> predict when a<br />
campaign will be a hit, and when the<br />
agency has merely run away <strong>to</strong> lubricate<br />
its salary sheet.<br />
The worst spiel in recent times was<br />
surely the advertising of a brief, and<br />
eminently forgettable, India-Pakistan<br />
cricket encounter last December. The<br />
agency was not promoting sport<br />
between traditional antagonists; it was<br />
announcing the consequences of an<br />
existentialist war with<br />
all the finesse of the<br />
massacre-friendly Nadir<br />
Shah on a Delhi weekend<br />
in 1739. Conversely,<br />
the best campaign I have<br />
seen in a long while has<br />
been the television<br />
advertisements which<br />
raised the curtain on the<br />
women’s cricket <strong>to</strong>urnament:<br />
wry, <strong>to</strong>ngue very<br />
much in cheek, and<br />
emasculating men with a<br />
pleasing insouciance.<br />
There is no mystery<br />
about why. Women’s<br />
cricket went well<br />
because the agency<br />
believed in it. It represents<br />
something far more than fund<br />
raising for an already bloated game.<br />
Women’s cricket has been around<br />
for a long while, scratching at the turnstiles,<br />
seeking attention and the legitimacy<br />
of public support. At long last, it<br />
is an idea whose time has come. It now<br />
represent the third great revolution in a<br />
sport that has long been a mirror of<br />
social mores.<br />
The first liberation came when<br />
“professionals” in Britain won equal<br />
terms with “amateurs”. Professional is<br />
a term that carries so much pride now<br />
that we quite forget that once it was<br />
synonymous with something as “grub<strong>by</strong>”<br />
as earning money for talent in<br />
sports. It <strong>to</strong>ok a world war, the second<br />
of the 20th century, <strong>to</strong> destroy the stupid<br />
pretentions of aris<strong>to</strong>crats who<br />
The inimitable Piloo Mody,<br />
known for his famous one-liners<br />
inside and outside the parliament,<br />
had once remarked that<br />
Indira Gandhi was a better mother<br />
than a Prime Minister. The obvious<br />
reference was <strong>to</strong> the blatant manner in<br />
which Indira Gandhi had thrown <strong>to</strong><br />
winds all norms of propriety <strong>to</strong><br />
impose son Sanjay on an unwilling<br />
nation during the early and mid<br />
1970s.Nearly four decades<br />
later, as a devout daughterin-law,<br />
Congress President<br />
Sonia Gandhi has stepped<br />
in<strong>to</strong> her mother-in-law's<br />
shoes, or shall we say chappals,<br />
<strong>by</strong> seeking <strong>to</strong> impose son Rahul<br />
on an unwilling nation. And thus, the<br />
single loudest message emanating<br />
from Congress party's "Chintan<br />
Shivar'' at Jaipur last weekend is that<br />
Sonia Gandhi has kept up the Nehru-<br />
Gandhi tradition of supreme motherhood.<br />
Anyway, now it is official. Rahul<br />
Gandhi is the Vice President and <strong>by</strong><br />
implication Number 2 after mother<br />
Sonia Gandhi in the Congress hierarchy.<br />
From the hot dry deserts of<br />
Rajasthan comes the decree <strong>to</strong> salvage<br />
Congress fortunes <strong>by</strong> hooking<br />
these <strong>to</strong> the apron strings of country's<br />
first political family.<br />
The spadework was going on for<br />
long ... quite unambiguously. The<br />
Dr Mandeep Azad and<br />
Dr Sumit Mahajan<br />
The global financial crisis drew<br />
international attention away<br />
from the food crisis, but this<br />
continues <strong>to</strong> fester and even grow.<br />
When the global food crisis first hit<br />
international headlines in 2008,<br />
international bureaucrats referred <strong>to</strong><br />
the current problems in the world<br />
food situation as "a silent tsunami",<br />
but the truth is that it was not a sudden<br />
and unexpected crisis: the signs<br />
have been around for some time now<br />
and it could easily have been seen <strong>to</strong><br />
be coming. Even so, its impact has<br />
been powerful and already quite devastating,<br />
as food shortages and high<br />
prices of food have adversely affected<br />
billions of people, especially the poor<br />
in the developing world<br />
The agriculture in India is still, as<br />
they say, 'gamble in monsoons' as the<br />
crops are highly dependent on the rain<br />
and a drought can put further adversaries<br />
on food security as the demandsupply<br />
imbalance further aggravates<br />
the food inflation. The volatility in<br />
food prices is cause of worry for<br />
everybody from an ordinary Indian <strong>to</strong><br />
those in official circles with the devastating<br />
effect they can have on food<br />
security. Price volatility has a strong<br />
impact on food security because it<br />
affects household incomes and purchasing<br />
power. Not only the rise in<br />
foods prices can further increase the<br />
foods insecurity of already poor, but<br />
also can reduce the physical well<br />
being of those who just are above the<br />
forced their working class “professionals”<br />
<strong>to</strong> use a separate entrance <strong>to</strong> a<br />
cricket field. The nobles wore silk<br />
scarves and gloried in the vanity that<br />
they were, literally, a class apart<br />
because they did not have <strong>to</strong> actually<br />
do anything for a living. They were<br />
lords of the manor, and hence lords of<br />
the field. Today, mercifully, merit<br />
rules. Commerce bows only before<br />
success, and success is not a genetic<br />
entitlement.<br />
The second revolution matured in<br />
India and Pakistan, when merit <strong>to</strong>ok<br />
cricket away from the confines of the<br />
middle class, and in<strong>to</strong> the small <strong>to</strong>wns<br />
or city <strong>by</strong>lanes where a new India and<br />
Pakistan was being incubated. The<br />
Women’s cricket has been<br />
around for a long while, scratching<br />
at the turnstiles, seeking attention<br />
and the legitimacy of public<br />
support. At long last, it is an idea<br />
whose time has come. It now<br />
represent the third great<br />
revolution in a sport that has long<br />
been a mirror of social mores.<br />
<strong>urban</strong> middle class shares at least one<br />
trait with the white or brown aris<strong>to</strong>cracy;<br />
it has many alternative routes <strong>to</strong><br />
achievement. Cricket was a pleasure,<br />
even when exacting, but it was not<br />
quite a hunger. The gnawing desperation<br />
<strong>to</strong> beat the odds of life through<br />
excellence in a game whose financial<br />
value exploded beyond the dreams of<br />
avarice created a new base for triumphant<br />
upward mobility. If any<br />
astrologer had <strong>to</strong>ld <strong>10</strong>-year-old M.S.<br />
Dhoni’s parents that he would one day<br />
become as wealthy as he is now, they<br />
would have given him a nice cup of<br />
tea and <strong>to</strong>ld him <strong>to</strong> go tease someone<br />
else. It is the same with many dozens<br />
of other achievers; and Dhoni was<br />
financially far better off at birth than<br />
Yusuf or Irfan Pathan.<br />
Congress corridors had been, for the<br />
last few years, mono<strong>to</strong>nously echoing<br />
with a deafening clamour <strong>to</strong> bring in<br />
Rahul for a "bigger'' role...whatever<br />
that meant. And this clamour was<br />
invariably accompanied <strong>by</strong> an unending<br />
eulogy of the young Nehru-<br />
Gandhi scion, his assumed popularity<br />
among youth and his proclaimed love<br />
for youth which s<strong>to</strong>od out rather quite<br />
"unremarkably'' when very recently<br />
he chose <strong>to</strong> maintain a convenient<br />
silence even as a few kilometers away<br />
from his residence, the entire youth<br />
community of Delhi was out on<br />
streets protesting against rape and<br />
murder of one of their peers.<br />
He pulls up the sleeves of his<br />
"Kurta'' every now and then when<br />
he is on public address system. He<br />
grows and shaves his beard in cyclic<br />
phases. He is trying every formula<br />
in the book <strong>to</strong> endear himself <strong>to</strong> the<br />
people of India while his party is<br />
dutifully trying every trick in the<br />
book <strong>to</strong> instal him as Prime<br />
Minister of India. Like an adolescent<br />
school pass-out making a bid<br />
for admission <strong>to</strong> a professional college<br />
through round-the-clock<br />
threshold of consuming just enough<br />
nutrition for sustenance. Price volatility<br />
also interacts with price levels <strong>to</strong><br />
affect welfare and food security. The<br />
higher the price, the stronger the welfare<br />
consequences of volatility for<br />
consumers, while the opposite is true<br />
for producers. The volatility in food<br />
prices is not new for Indian economy.<br />
It is known fact that food prices are<br />
heavily dependent on rainfall/ monsoons<br />
as food inflation rose ferocious-<br />
ly during 2009-<strong>10</strong> when only 30 per<br />
cent of districts received normal rain<br />
and the country was declared droughthit.<br />
But Indian policy makers have<br />
been <strong>to</strong> an extent successful in insulating<br />
the country from world food price<br />
shock (especially, wheat and rice) of<br />
2007-08 which hit food security of<br />
many other developing countries<br />
severely. India and China, have kept<br />
stabilization policies that isolate<br />
domestic prices for rice or wheat from<br />
international price fluctuations The<br />
policy stance was <strong>to</strong> attempt insulation<br />
Women’s cricket is one of the<br />
many reflections of the changing status<br />
of women. Women were once<br />
taunted <strong>by</strong> men as the weaker sex only<br />
because they could not compete with<br />
the brutal violence of males. In truth,<br />
you need a much <strong>to</strong>ugher body and<br />
spirit for childbirth; men, <strong>by</strong> comparison,<br />
are sissies. They simply have<br />
more powerful muscles. Women have<br />
a far stronger mind.<br />
But this assertion is only a part of<br />
the emerging s<strong>to</strong>ry. Men have punished<br />
women through the ages with<br />
segregation, and then attached a false<br />
morality <strong>to</strong> their subjugation. Sport is<br />
freedom from segregation. We might<br />
not notice this in India, where trousers<br />
and jeans have become the<br />
preferred wear of women.<br />
But the fact that Pakistan’s<br />
women wear trousers<br />
when they go <strong>to</strong> bat and<br />
field will be a huge spur <strong>to</strong><br />
a society that is still controlled<br />
<strong>to</strong>o often <strong>by</strong> men<br />
who have not left the 19th<br />
century. There was a time,<br />
during the regime of<br />
General Zia ul Huq, when<br />
some Pakistani fundamentalists<br />
wanted television<br />
coverage of cricket<br />
banned because women at<br />
home would be able <strong>to</strong> see<br />
the alluring Imran Khan<br />
rub a red cricket ball down the front of<br />
his trousers, and therefore near his<br />
crotch. It has been a long journey since<br />
then. We should celebrate this journey.<br />
Cricket will do a hundred times more<br />
for gender equality in Pakistan than a<br />
thousand speeches <strong>by</strong> well-meaning<br />
liberals.<br />
There are countries which do not<br />
send women <strong>to</strong> the Olympics for<br />
“moral” reasons; or, more accurately,<br />
because they believe that the sight of<br />
women will encourage immorality. I<br />
cannot imagine anything more stupid.<br />
To display one’s face and ability is not<br />
nudity, neither among men nor<br />
women. Why shouldn’t women be<br />
allowed <strong>to</strong> behave as normally as men?<br />
One thing is clear. It is men who<br />
are the weaker sex.<br />
Rahul arrives via Jaipur....<br />
TALES OF TRAVESTY<br />
DR. JITENDRA SINGH<br />
coaching classes, Rahul "Baba'' <strong>to</strong>o<br />
is working hard...really, very<br />
hard.... <strong>to</strong> live up<strong>to</strong> his mother's<br />
expectations and secure admission<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the PM office which has been<br />
successively held earlier <strong>by</strong> his<br />
father, his grand mother and his<br />
great grand father but...he has a<br />
tall order <strong>to</strong> answer. One of the<br />
tragedies for a man, goes the adage<br />
is <strong>to</strong> be born <strong>to</strong> a great parentage !<br />
“Chintan Shivar'' is<br />
over marking the arrival<br />
of Rahul Gandhi via<br />
Jaipur. It is now time for<br />
"Chinta''. Come 2014!<br />
And Rahul Gandhi will<br />
have <strong>to</strong> go through the "reality<br />
check'' in much the same way as his<br />
father Rajiv Gandhi was made <strong>to</strong><br />
go through in 1991 when he almost<br />
lost the election for himself and his<br />
party before he got assassinated at<br />
Sriperumbadoor <strong>to</strong> secure a sympathy<br />
generated vic<strong>to</strong>ry mandate for<br />
Congress through the remaining<br />
phases of general election.<br />
Finally, it is the common man<br />
whose verdict will make all the difference<br />
even as Umapathy, a La Sahir,<br />
yearns with a poetic wish <strong>to</strong> endear<br />
Rahul <strong>to</strong> India's two hundred crore<br />
populace through a desperate matronly<br />
imploration laced in mother Sonia's<br />
anxiety ‘‘.....Jise Tu Kabool Kar Le,<br />
Woh Sadaa Kahan Se Laon !....’’<br />
of domestic prices from the high world<br />
prices <strong>by</strong> combining different measures<br />
including high subsidies, lower<br />
tariffs and export restrictions. The<br />
price volatility in different foodstuffs<br />
has also been very much different<br />
from each other. The prices of cereal<br />
and products which rose steadily and<br />
reached a peak in 2009-<strong>10</strong> declined<br />
afterwards along with general food<br />
group inflation as well as general<br />
inflation, but the decline in rise of<br />
cereals and products' prices following<br />
2009-<strong>10</strong> and showed no rise in 2011-<br />
12. The pulses and products who registered<br />
highest price increase (due <strong>to</strong><br />
the drought) in 2009-<strong>10</strong>, registered an<br />
actual decline in their prices in the following<br />
year and then showed no<br />
increase in 2011-12. Not only the oils<br />
and fats registered no rise in prices in<br />
2008-09, they further faced a decline<br />
in their prices in 2009-<strong>10</strong> and showed<br />
no rise in prices in 2011-12. The prices<br />
of milk and products have shown persistent<br />
increase year after year which<br />
Imagination in education<br />
M K Bhan<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 billions brain cells of babies form about <strong>10</strong>00 trillion connection in their<br />
bodies till they enter Pre-Primary age and stage and this connectivity is two<br />
times more than what you and me keep as adults. Then what happens <strong>to</strong> the<br />
children born with such capabilities and capacities during their schooling and at<br />
colleges! Why only 12% of the high school graduates go for higher education?<br />
Why educated youth of <strong>to</strong>day fail <strong>to</strong> keep the connectivity between what they<br />
possess and what they aspire for?<br />
Question strikes, who is at fault and who will share the responsibility of<br />
preparing such educated human products which have no "market value"! Let me<br />
separate the term "market value" for education industry and give them liberty <strong>to</strong><br />
choose any one of terms 'Market' or 'Value' for applying in their respective industries.<br />
With this choice we can either have right products for the 'Market' or at<br />
least good human beings with 'Values' in morally degraded society.<br />
Our education system is a training ground for people <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> higher education.<br />
The question one should ask at this point of time is about the expectations<br />
from the school education. Most of the curricula do not encourage the thinking<br />
process in children. They normally emphasize giving information, reproduction<br />
of that information in<strong>to</strong> the examination system probably and most of the assessments<br />
are done on how he can mug up and how he can reproduce it for the examination.<br />
There is hardly any scope given <strong>to</strong> the children for any innovative thinking.<br />
Most of the time, even off the cuff ideas that comes form children, are not<br />
encouraged. We try <strong>to</strong> suppress and mould his thinking in<strong>to</strong> what we think is the<br />
right way of thinking. If you really see the long-term capability of the child, this<br />
may not be a good approach all the time. Our rigid curriculum is imposed on<br />
every child without worrying about their inquisitive capabilities.<br />
We have a limited scope for accommodating people who do not fall in the<br />
straitjacketed sort of pattern. What we do, we normally concentrate only on the<br />
mean. We say 99% of our children are doing better. But remember, the 1% who<br />
does not fit straitjacketed in<strong>to</strong> our system, they are the ones' who are capable of<br />
changing his<strong>to</strong>ry, because they are the ones' who will challenge practically<br />
everything whatever you say. They are the ones' who can become Srinivasa<br />
Ramanujam, New<strong>to</strong>n, Einstein, Socrattes, Abraham Lincoln, Jesus Christ,<br />
Ramkrishna Paramhansa, Karna of Mahabharatha……<br />
ICT (Integrated Computer Technology) is becoming more dominant and is<br />
the main concern for all of us because it uses only our two senses- Vision and<br />
Hearing, but primarily-Vision. The <strong>to</strong>uch, the taste and the smell is missing,<br />
which are really important for the development of human beings. A <strong>to</strong>uch on<br />
somebody's shoulder conveys what millions of words cannot convey. So called<br />
media-savvy young generation remain ignorant in understanding the relationship<br />
between 'Education, Imagination and Natural World', its unifying capacities and<br />
practical outcomes. The excitement which you get from many senses, if you<br />
focus everything in ICT, you will not.<br />
Seeing a rose-garden on computer and being in the rose-garden-makes a difference.<br />
ICT is killing the imagination and the capabilities of our children <strong>by</strong> not<br />
using it judiciously. Of course, ICT gives immediate solutions <strong>to</strong> the problems<br />
and we miscalculate that -'faster you learn, earlier you forget'. A problem you get<br />
solved in about two days, you will remember for whole life, as compared <strong>to</strong> getting<br />
a solution in two minutes which lasts for 2 hours in our MMC (mind memory<br />
card). The minds are <strong>to</strong> be challenged with the problems and seek solutions<br />
using our all sensory skills. Now, think of giving lap-<strong>to</strong>ps, computers and distributing<br />
free tablets <strong>to</strong> the children- are they really going <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>uch the sky (Akash)!<br />
What kind of generation we are creating? Will they be good technologists or<br />
good citizens or good human beings?<br />
Adults who were imaginative children often proved themselves as problem<br />
solvers, innova<strong>to</strong>rs and creative thinkers. Unless the foundation at school education<br />
is very solid, the next generation, the higher generation cannot really come<br />
up <strong>to</strong> what really we are aspiring for. The thinking process, logical mind of child<br />
must be encouraged in the curriculum, so that they do very well in higher education.<br />
Right selection of books with exciting diagrams, languages and the presentations<br />
will do much better in nurturing the talents in a systematic way.<br />
One thing that bothers all of us is that our value system is slowly going down.<br />
The value system is <strong>to</strong> be created at Primary age and not after reaching the age<br />
of 20 or 40. We should rather emphasize more on value system in our education;<br />
other things will au<strong>to</strong>matically fall in line.<br />
Finally; being a parent, be true <strong>to</strong> yourself first if you really want <strong>to</strong> understand<br />
the world of fantasy of your children. Be ready <strong>to</strong> understand his inquisitive<br />
feeling and answer his questions honestly. Give your children the wings of<br />
imagination. Let them watch and enjoy the beauty of nature, colourful dances<br />
of butterflies, humming bees in the corner side of garden, floating of paper-ships,<br />
flying of jet planes, falling of apple, leisure flying of seagulls, change of season,<br />
counting stars in the firmament, journey of the sun and the moon and what<br />
not…. practicing real-life skills, making a child in outer-form and inner-spirit.<br />
Don't show them apples in Nursery Rhyme Book…let them taste apples!<br />
Imagination like the potter's wheel has got slowed down with the arrival of<br />
sparkling steel and flashing speedy wheels on restless highways. A substitute for<br />
imagination at the very outset in childhood is an open threat <strong>to</strong> nuclear families<br />
and an invitation <strong>to</strong> calculated disaster for society. Let's s<strong>to</strong>p the mushrooming<br />
of educational business shops and creating a tsunami of aimless educated youth.<br />
Let's rediscover the tender <strong>to</strong>uch of education and magic of imagination for the<br />
betterment of humanity.<br />
The author is Direc<strong>to</strong>r SGGJ Model Schools Sunderbani<br />
Food crisis knocking our doors<br />
is also growing with time though<br />
steadily.<br />
Food crisis is very much a manmade<br />
crisis, resulting not so much<br />
from ineluctable forces of global supply<br />
and demand as from the marke<strong>to</strong>riented<br />
and liberalising policies<br />
adopted <strong>by</strong> choice or compulsion in<br />
almost all countries. These policies<br />
have either neglected agriculture or<br />
allowed shifts in global prices <strong>to</strong> determine<br />
both cropping patterns and the<br />
The volatility in food prices is cause of worry for everybody<br />
from an ordinary Indian <strong>to</strong> those in official circles with the<br />
devastating effect they can have on food security. Price<br />
volatility has a strong impact on food security because it<br />
affects household incomes and purchasing power.<br />
viability of farming, and also generated<br />
greater possibilities of speculative<br />
activity in food items. This is not <strong>to</strong><br />
deny the undoubted role of other real<br />
economy fac<strong>to</strong>rs in affecting the global<br />
food situation. While demand-supply<br />
imbalances have been <strong>to</strong>uted as<br />
reasons, this is largely unjustified<br />
given that there has been hardly any<br />
change in the world demand for food<br />
in the past three years. In particular,<br />
the claim that food grain prices have<br />
soared because of more demand from<br />
China and India as their GDP increas-<br />
es, is completely invalid, since both<br />
aggregate and per capita consumption<br />
of grain have actually fallen in both<br />
countries. Supply fac<strong>to</strong>rs have been -<br />
and are likely <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong> be - more<br />
significant. These include the shortrun<br />
effects of diversion of both<br />
acreage and food crop output for biofuel<br />
production, as well as more medium<br />
term fac<strong>to</strong>rs such as rising costs of<br />
inputs, falling productivity because of<br />
soil depletion, inadequate public<br />
investment in agricultural research<br />
and extension, and the impact of climate<br />
changes that have affected harvests<br />
in different ways<br />
There is no doubt that India is facing<br />
food crisis but is able <strong>to</strong> sustain<br />
itself from this crisis in a better way in<br />
comparison <strong>to</strong> other countries. Food<br />
crisis is more a man created phenomenon<br />
in terms of marketing network,<br />
s<strong>to</strong>rage and infrastructure. India must<br />
believe in a notion 'prevention is better<br />
than cure'. India has <strong>to</strong> meet its needs<br />
itself and the current market prices<br />
make imports unviable. Future looks<br />
uncertain if India and other countries<br />
continue <strong>to</strong> neglect agriculture as has<br />
been the case for decades. As due <strong>to</strong><br />
uncertain weather during 2009 the crisis<br />
effected our country and there are<br />
chances that it may come up with<br />
more severe intensity. So improved<br />
and sustainable agriculture and lives<strong>to</strong>ck<br />
practices are the only ways out<br />
which can insulate India from on -<br />
going food crisis and prevent such a<br />
crisis which is knocking our doors<br />
from time <strong>to</strong> time.
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE 7)<br />
From page 1<br />
NEW DELHI, Feb 2:<br />
Marital rape will also attract<br />
stringent punishment under the<br />
ordinance proposed <strong>by</strong> the <strong>Centre</strong>.<br />
Sex <strong>by</strong> husband with his wife<br />
during separation without consent<br />
will lead up<strong>to</strong> seven years of<br />
imprisonment, according <strong>to</strong> the<br />
proposed ordinance on anti-rape<br />
law approved <strong>by</strong> the Union<br />
Cabinet yesterday.<br />
Justice J S Verma Committee<br />
recommended deletion of IPC’s<br />
Section 376A (Intercourse <strong>by</strong> a<br />
man with his wife during separa-<br />
tion) under which currently maxi-<br />
mum punishment is two years.<br />
Implied in that was the view that<br />
marital rape should also be<br />
brought under the definition of<br />
rape.<br />
However, the Government has<br />
decided <strong>to</strong> retain it but enhanced<br />
the punishment for the crime —<br />
from two years <strong>to</strong> maximum<br />
seven years of imprisonment.<br />
“We have increased the pun-<br />
ishment but decided <strong>to</strong> retain the<br />
clause <strong>to</strong> give an opportunity <strong>to</strong> a<br />
couple for reconciliation,” a<br />
Home Ministry official said.(PTI)<br />
sheeps could be working in<br />
alliance with the ba<strong>by</strong> abduction<br />
gang <strong>by</strong> providing them full-<br />
fledged information and also<br />
helping them <strong>to</strong> take out the<br />
ba<strong>by</strong> from the hospital.<br />
"It is a security lapse and we<br />
are seriously looking in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
matter", he said, adding "we<br />
have attached eight staffers<br />
including three Nurses, three<br />
Nursing Orderlies and two safai<br />
karamcharis.<br />
"It is third such incident in<br />
the past three months out of<br />
which one abducted ba<strong>by</strong> was<br />
recovered on November 13,<br />
2012", while despite lapse of<br />
three months City police is com-<br />
pletely clueless about the where-<br />
abouts of the second ba<strong>by</strong>, who<br />
was abducted from the hospital<br />
on November 14, 2012.<br />
In the latest incident, the<br />
male ba<strong>by</strong> of Sharifa Begum,<br />
wife of Mohd Mushtaq of vil-<br />
lage Narriyan, tehsil Nowshera,<br />
district Rajouri was s<strong>to</strong>len on the<br />
intervening night of January 31<br />
and February 1 from labour<br />
room of SMGS Hospital.<br />
The hospital administration<br />
had installed 16 CCTV cameras<br />
at different places including<br />
crowded places, main gate, Neo-<br />
natal Intensive Care Unit<br />
(NICU), Labour room but all the<br />
measures <strong>to</strong> check theft of<br />
babies have failed <strong>to</strong> yield fruit-<br />
ful results.<br />
Election Department was<br />
expected <strong>to</strong> start the manda<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
voter revision for the ULBs. The<br />
Government was expecting <strong>to</strong><br />
hold the elections <strong>to</strong> the ULBs in<br />
April-May if everything goes<br />
well.<br />
On appointment of<br />
Ombudsmen <strong>to</strong> the ULBs,<br />
sources said the Law<br />
Department had <strong>to</strong> send the<br />
names as per the Constitution.<br />
Regarding implementation<br />
of 74th amendment of the<br />
Constitution of India, sources<br />
said, some of its provisions<br />
could be incorporated in State<br />
Municipal Act for implementa-<br />
tion. The State had <strong>to</strong> transfer<br />
functions of Public Health<br />
Engineering (PHE) and Power<br />
Development Department<br />
(PDD) besides some other<br />
Departments <strong>to</strong> Municipalities<br />
under the <strong>reforms</strong>, which was<br />
not done when the<br />
Municipalities existed from<br />
March 2005 <strong>to</strong> March 20<strong>10</strong>.<br />
Sources said the implemen-<br />
tation of such major <strong>reforms</strong> was<br />
a very time consuming exercise<br />
in which various formalities<br />
including enactment of legisla-<br />
tion and several Government<br />
Departments were involved.<br />
``In such a process, the<br />
Government was not expecting<br />
release of <strong>urban</strong> <strong>reforms</strong> <strong>grant</strong>s,<br />
which have been blocked <strong>by</strong> the<br />
Union Government'', they said,<br />
adding for the current financial<br />
year, the Government could face<br />
a loss of Rs 46 crores unless the<br />
<strong>Centre</strong> agreed <strong>to</strong> release the<br />
amount on assurances of the<br />
State leadership that it was in the<br />
process of initiating the <strong>reforms</strong><br />
and would implement them when<br />
the formalities were completed.<br />
Sources said the Planning<br />
Development Ministry, as a last<br />
ditch effort, would take up the<br />
issue with the Planning<br />
Commission of India <strong>to</strong> release<br />
the <strong>grant</strong>s blocked under <strong>10</strong> per<br />
cent for the Urban Development<br />
Reforms <strong>to</strong> help the Department<br />
take up more development<br />
works.<br />
However, there was remote<br />
possibility that the Planning<br />
Commission would release the<br />
funds in the absence of long<br />
pending <strong>reforms</strong>.<br />
<strong>Centre</strong> <strong>cuts</strong> <strong>urban</strong> <strong>reforms</strong> <strong>grant</strong><br />
<strong>by</strong> <strong>10</strong> <strong>pc</strong>, J&K <strong>to</strong> lose Rs 46 cr<br />
relationship with Pakistan<br />
reached low ebb.<br />
He has a personal relation-<br />
ship with <strong>to</strong>p Pakistani leader-<br />
ship.<br />
Kerry’s <strong>to</strong>p priority during<br />
his tenure is going <strong>to</strong> be the<br />
withdrawal of US troops from<br />
Afghanistan — in which<br />
Pakistan has a crucial role <strong>to</strong><br />
play. He is also expected <strong>to</strong><br />
make his first trip <strong>to</strong> India in the<br />
first six months of him occupy-<br />
ing the post of <strong>to</strong>p American<br />
diplomat.<br />
While it is <strong>to</strong>o early <strong>to</strong> zero in<br />
on the precise dates, Kerry<br />
would be leading a high-pow-<br />
ered US delegation <strong>to</strong> India<br />
sometime in the middle of this<br />
year for next round of India-US<br />
Strategic Dialogue; which was<br />
started <strong>by</strong> his predecessor<br />
Clin<strong>to</strong>n and former External<br />
Affairs Minister S M Krishna in<br />
20<strong>10</strong> in Washing<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
A Vietnam war veteran,<br />
Kerry played a key role in shap-<br />
ing the country’s foreign policy<br />
and national security and on a<br />
range of issues including<br />
Afghanistan and Pakistan,<br />
nuclear nonproliferation, and<br />
global climate change.<br />
As Chairman of the Foreign<br />
Relations Committee, in 20<strong>10</strong>,<br />
Kerry was instrumental in<br />
renewing the New START<br />
Treaty, a vital nuclear arms<br />
reduction treaty with Russia.<br />
During Kerry’s tenure, the<br />
State Department is unlikely <strong>to</strong><br />
see any major change in the US<br />
policy <strong>to</strong>wards India, in fact<br />
there would be efforts <strong>to</strong> take it<br />
<strong>to</strong> the next level, officials said,<br />
adding that the India-US ties<br />
have now reached an au<strong>to</strong> mode<br />
wherein change in personalities<br />
is unlikely <strong>to</strong> derail the relation-<br />
ship.<br />
During the confirmation<br />
hearing of US Ambassador <strong>to</strong><br />
India Nancy Powell in February<br />
last year, Kerry had said, “There<br />
are few relationships that will be<br />
as vital in the 21st century as our<br />
growing ties with India and its<br />
people. On all of the most critical<br />
global challenges that we face,<br />
India has a central role <strong>to</strong> play.”<br />
“And that means that<br />
Washing<strong>to</strong>n is going <strong>to</strong> be look-<br />
ing <strong>to</strong> New Delhi not only for<br />
cooperation, but increasingly for<br />
innovation and regional leader-<br />
ship as well,” Kerry had said.<br />
“India’s growing significance<br />
has been clear <strong>to</strong> many of us for<br />
quite some time now. That’s why<br />
President Obama invited Prime<br />
Minister Singh <strong>to</strong> be his guest at<br />
the first state dinner, Secretary<br />
Clin<strong>to</strong>n has visited India twice,<br />
and both countries inaugurated<br />
the US-India Strategic Dialogue<br />
two years ago.<br />
“Both Republicans and<br />
Democrats understand the need<br />
<strong>to</strong> capitalise on the democratic<br />
values and strategic interests that<br />
our two countries share. And<br />
that’s why it is important that we<br />
work <strong>to</strong>gether every day—as I<br />
think we are—<strong>to</strong> further culti-<br />
vate our relationship,” Kerry<br />
said on February 7, 2012.<br />
During Powell’s confirma-<br />
tion hearing, Kerry said that US<br />
and Indian interests and values<br />
are converging <strong>to</strong>day as never<br />
before, and, consequently,<br />
America is an interested stake-<br />
holder in India’s rise.<br />
Those familiar with his for-<br />
eign policy views on South Asia<br />
argue that Kerry is an ardent<br />
advocate of Indo-Pak peace<br />
process.<br />
Even if there are terrorist<br />
strikes in India, the new<br />
Secretary of State would like the<br />
two countries <strong>to</strong> talk, as he firm-<br />
ly believes that dialogue can<br />
calm down the situation and<br />
bring in peaceful solutions <strong>to</strong> any<br />
tensed atmosphere.<br />
And this is what Kerry, as<br />
Chairman of the Senate Foreign<br />
Relations Committee, had con-<br />
veyed <strong>to</strong> India when he met<br />
Prime Minister Singh and other<br />
<strong>to</strong>p Indian officials in February<br />
20<strong>10</strong>, in the immediate aftermath<br />
of the terrorist attack on German<br />
Bakery in the western Indian city<br />
of Pune, which killed nine and<br />
injured 38. (PTI)<br />
Kerry is new US Secretary of State<br />
Basohli Mohd Rafiq Manhas<br />
also reached there. The body of<br />
the boy was shifted <strong>to</strong> Billawar<br />
hospital for postmortem. Father<br />
of the deceased Nitin had gone<br />
<strong>to</strong> Jammu this morning. The<br />
family members <strong>to</strong>ld police that<br />
for the last few weeks, there was<br />
tiff with Joginder and he used <strong>to</strong><br />
abuse his ‘Bhabhis’ and broth-<br />
ers on different pretexts.<br />
Joginder used <strong>to</strong> allege that no<br />
family member was interested<br />
for his marriage and he was<br />
turning over aged moreover, his<br />
share of property after father’s<br />
death was also grabbed <strong>by</strong><br />
brothers. Yesterday also he had<br />
quarrel with other family mem-<br />
bers on the same issue. They<br />
alleged that Joginder had mur-<br />
dered Nitin.<br />
The police started manhunt<br />
and arrested Joginder Lal from a<br />
hideout in the same area this<br />
afternoon. He confessed his<br />
crime. On his disclosure the<br />
weapon of offence, a blood-<br />
soacked knife was also recov-<br />
ered from the near<strong>by</strong> bushes.<br />
The police registered a case<br />
under Section 302 RPC against<br />
the accused and sent him <strong>to</strong><br />
Billawar Police lock up.<br />
Sammelan, Sagar maintained<br />
that MG NREGA has acted as a<br />
<strong>to</strong>ol for accelerating the devel-<br />
opment of rural and far flung<br />
areas besides providing employ-<br />
ment opportunities and s<strong>to</strong>pping<br />
the distress migration.<br />
"The new initiative of con-<br />
vergence of the scheme with<br />
other activities would go a long<br />
way in ensuring its successful<br />
implementation and socio-eco-<br />
nomic transformation of the<br />
State", he said, adding "the<br />
scheme has become a household<br />
name in the country and the<br />
timely amendments in the Act<br />
on the operational guidelines<br />
based on the inputs from the<br />
field is a healthy step, which<br />
synchronizes the implementa-<br />
tion of this Act with the realities<br />
at the ground level".<br />
He said that the scheme has<br />
<strong>to</strong> a great extent acted as a <strong>to</strong>ol<br />
<strong>to</strong> curb unemployment, dis-<br />
guised employment and provid-<br />
ed employment opportunity at<br />
the doorsteps besides removing<br />
the regional disparities in the<br />
socio-economic development.<br />
While calling for the<br />
increase in the wage rate <strong>to</strong> Rs<br />
150, the Minister urged the<br />
Union Government <strong>to</strong> come <strong>to</strong><br />
the rescue of the State <strong>by</strong><br />
enhancing the wage rate under<br />
MG NREGA in the State. He<br />
said that the issue of including<br />
snow clearance as a permissible<br />
activity under the scheme may<br />
also be extended <strong>to</strong> the State as it<br />
will be of a great help in provid-<br />
ing employment opportunities<br />
during the winter months.<br />
Sagar also asked for involv-<br />
ing the job holders in other pro-<br />
grammes and schemes of differ-<br />
ent departments maintaining that<br />
it would expand the opportunity<br />
of unskilled employment outside<br />
the domain of MG NREGA.<br />
Chairing the meeting, Rural<br />
Development Minister Jairam<br />
Ramesh acknowledged the diffi-<br />
culties involved in implementa-<br />
tion of rural development pro-<br />
gramme in Jammu and Kashmir<br />
and assured that the good work<br />
of the Gram Panchayats and dis-<br />
tricts will be duly recognised in<br />
the next meet.<br />
Asked why districts and<br />
Gram Panchayats in Jammu and<br />
Kashmir did not receive any<br />
award, a Rural Development<br />
Ministry official said that the<br />
Ministry had sent circular <strong>to</strong> all<br />
States including Jammu and<br />
Kashmir seeking proposals for<br />
awards but the State Government<br />
failed <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong> it.<br />
Awards were instituted in<br />
different categories including<br />
effective leadership and team<br />
work in IAP district, planning<br />
for water conservation, initiative<br />
in the challenging environment,<br />
effective mobilisation of labour,<br />
revival of traditional water man-<br />
agement and equity in participa-<br />
tion.<br />
"India should have also said<br />
that it is calling back its<br />
Ambassador <strong>to</strong> Pakistan imme-<br />
diately. Government of India<br />
could not register the strong<br />
protest that it should have,"<br />
Singh said.<br />
The BJP leader alleged that<br />
the failures of the UPA<br />
Government and its policies<br />
were responsible for the minori-<br />
ties in Pakistan not being safe<br />
there.<br />
He said that it was high time<br />
that India developed a refugee<br />
rehabilitation policy for the<br />
minorities who are fleeing<br />
Pakistan and coming <strong>to</strong> India.<br />
"These people should be<br />
given citizenship of India. If our<br />
party comes <strong>to</strong> power, we will<br />
not take this issue lightly. We will<br />
do what we can and will not be<br />
concerned about its impact at the<br />
international fora," Singh said.<br />
The BJP president said what<br />
is happening in Pakistan poses a<br />
threat not just <strong>to</strong> peace in Asia<br />
but <strong>to</strong> the whole world and<br />
should be a global concern.<br />
"A peaceful and stable state<br />
cannot be established on the<br />
basis of religion," Singh said,<br />
while expressing concern for the<br />
persecution of minorities in<br />
Pakistan.<br />
The BJP Chief said <strong>to</strong> help<br />
the minorities in Pakistan, India<br />
should open more consulates<br />
there and regretted that the only<br />
consulate, which was based in<br />
Karachi, was closed down in<br />
1994 under ISI pressure.<br />
Singh also referred <strong>to</strong> reports<br />
that then Pakistan Army chief<br />
Pervez Musharraf had crossed<br />
11 Km in<strong>to</strong> Indian terri<strong>to</strong>ry dur-<br />
ing the Kargil conflict.<br />
During the Agra summit,<br />
Musharraf had behaved with<br />
Prime Minister Atal Bihari<br />
Vajpayee as if the Indian leader<br />
was responsible for the Kargil<br />
war, he said.<br />
He maintained that<br />
Pakistan's formation was on the<br />
wrong premise that Hindus and<br />
Muslims cannot live <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
and said "genesis of the prob-<br />
lem" faced <strong>by</strong> minorities is the<br />
high level of in<strong>to</strong>lerance there.<br />
"At the time of<br />
Independence there were 23-24<br />
per cent minorities in Pakistan<br />
but have been reduced <strong>to</strong> only 1-<br />
2 per cent while there was 7-8<br />
per cent minorities in India at<br />
that time but are more than 14<br />
per cent <strong>to</strong>day," he said.<br />
BJP also claimed that parti-<br />
tion was not just geographical<br />
but also cultural division of<br />
India.<br />
Singh emphasised that his<br />
party wants good relations with<br />
Pakistan.(PTI)<br />
India should have halted CBMs: Rajnath<br />
Receiving detailed brief on<br />
the res<strong>to</strong>ration work, the Chief<br />
Minister asked the PDD <strong>to</strong> put in<br />
added efforts so that the trans-<br />
mission line is res<strong>to</strong>red within<br />
the shortest possible time.<br />
The meeting was attended <strong>by</strong><br />
the Principal Secretary Power<br />
Development Department,<br />
Development Commissioner<br />
Power, various Chief Engineers<br />
and other officers.<br />
CM reviews res<strong>to</strong>ration of Poonch line<br />
Vasundhara <strong>to</strong> head BJP in Rajasthan<br />
NEW DELHI, Feb 2:<br />
Gearing up for assembly<br />
elections in Rajasthan slated for<br />
later this year, BJP brought back<br />
former Chief Minister<br />
Vasundhara Raje <strong>to</strong> head the<br />
party in the state.<br />
Announcing Raje’s appoint-<br />
ment in the presence of senior<br />
party leaders Sushma Swaraj<br />
and Arun Jaitley, BJP President<br />
Rajnath Singh said party leader<br />
Gulab Chand Kataria will be the<br />
Leader of Opposition in the state<br />
assembly. He will take over<br />
from Raje who quit the post.<br />
Singh earlier held a meeting<br />
with party leaders from the state<br />
in a bid <strong>to</strong> put up a united face of<br />
the faction-rideen party in<br />
Rajasthan ahead of the elections.<br />
Besides the two Leaders of<br />
the Opposition in Parliament,<br />
others present at the meeting<br />
with Rajnath included Raje,<br />
Kataria and outgoing party state<br />
president Arun Chaturvedi.<br />
“The party will work united-<br />
ly under the leadership of<br />
Vasundhara Raje,” Singh <strong>to</strong>ld<br />
reporters.<br />
Raje is also expected <strong>to</strong> be<br />
BJP’s chief ministerial face,<br />
though a final decision in this<br />
regard will be taken after the<br />
polls.<br />
Soon after assuming her new<br />
responsibility, Raje said “BJP is<br />
a family. In this, not just us but<br />
workers are also there. This is a<br />
big family and, as Gulab Chand<br />
Kataria said, we will take it for-<br />
ward with everybody. I want<br />
assure everybody that in this big<br />
family everybody has a place<br />
and for this we all, Gulabji will<br />
make the Rajasthan BJP strong<br />
and take it ahead. There are no<br />
two views on that.”<br />
The announcement comes as<br />
part of the party’s efforts <strong>to</strong> end<br />
dissidence in its state unit. The<br />
tenure of the 200-member cur-<br />
rent assembly in Rajasthan ends<br />
on December 31, 2013. (PTI)<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
COIMBATORE, (TN) Feb 2:<br />
Speaking at the Annual National<br />
Conference of "Association of<br />
Physicians of India"(API), the<br />
largest organization of medical<br />
specialists comprising nearly 20<br />
thousand resident and non-resi-<br />
dent Indian physicians, Dr<br />
Jitendra Singh , National<br />
Professor of Diabetes and<br />
Chairman National Scientific<br />
Committee (RSSDI), made the<br />
startling disclosure here <strong>to</strong>day<br />
that even <strong>by</strong> conservative esti-<br />
mates,the annual cost of diabetes<br />
care in India is over 1,80,000<br />
million rupees and cautioned that<br />
the cost is rising rapidly even<br />
after accounting for inflation.<br />
In a unique and thought pro-<br />
voking Guest faculty lecture sup-<br />
ported <strong>by</strong> statistics and evidence,<br />
Dr Jitendra Singh drew the atten-<br />
tion of the audience <strong>to</strong> the hither-<br />
<strong>to</strong> lesser discussed problem of<br />
what he described as the "eco-<br />
nomic burden" of diabetes<br />
caused <strong>to</strong> the individuals ,fami-<br />
lies, society and nation as a<br />
whole due <strong>to</strong> increasing cost<br />
incurred in managing the rapidly<br />
spreading epidemic of diabetes<br />
in the Country.<br />
Dr Jitendra Singh revealed<br />
that in India 85-95% of health<br />
care costs are borne <strong>by</strong> individu-<br />
als and their families from<br />
household income. This finan-<br />
cial liability is greater in impov-<br />
erished households and worsens<br />
with duration of diabetes, pres-<br />
ence of complications and hospi-<br />
talizations, he said adding that<br />
treatment for heart ailment and<br />
non-healing wounds has been<br />
found <strong>to</strong> cost the most for diabet-<br />
ic patients followed <strong>by</strong> repeated<br />
kidney dialysis.<br />
Dr Jitendra Singh stressed on<br />
effective primary prevention<br />
programmes <strong>to</strong> check diabetes<br />
and save the nation of this non-<br />
productive financial liability.<br />
Regular screening programmes,<br />
immediate restructuring of<br />
health policy and easy health<br />
insurance scheme is the need of<br />
the hour,he suggested .<br />
With the Indian diabetic pop-<br />
ulation predicted <strong>to</strong> rise <strong>to</strong> more<br />
that 80.9 million <strong>by</strong> the year<br />
2030 and life expectancy also on<br />
increase, not only the<br />
Government agencies need <strong>to</strong><br />
gear up but a social awakening is<br />
also required about lifestyle and<br />
food habits in order <strong>to</strong> save the<br />
nation of impending economic<br />
crisis resulting from diabetes,<br />
warned Dr Jitendra Singh.<br />
(Srinagar) sanctioned in<br />
November 2007 only 45 per<br />
cent work has been completed<br />
till December 31, 2012. The<br />
completion of these projects<br />
<strong>by</strong> latest deadline of December<br />
2013 is a litmus test for the<br />
concerned authorities keeping<br />
in view the fact that during the<br />
past several years even 50 per<br />
cent work has not been com-<br />
pleted.<br />
According <strong>to</strong> the Union<br />
Ministry's report-card, against<br />
47 projects sanctioned under<br />
Urban Infrastructure<br />
Development for Small and<br />
Medium Towns (UIDSSMT),<br />
only seven have been completed<br />
till date.<br />
Not only on the completion<br />
of the projects, the performance<br />
of J&K Government in carrying<br />
out <strong>reforms</strong> manda<strong>to</strong>ry under the<br />
JNNURM scheme has also<br />
remained sluggish till date. As<br />
against six Urban Local Body<br />
level <strong>reforms</strong>, only three have<br />
been carried out till date. The<br />
<strong>reforms</strong>, which the State<br />
Government failed <strong>to</strong> carry out<br />
till date, are relating <strong>to</strong> property<br />
tax, cost recovery of water sup-<br />
ply, solid waste and provision of<br />
basic services <strong>to</strong> <strong>urban</strong> poor.<br />
Similarly, against seven State<br />
level <strong>reforms</strong> only three have<br />
been carried out. Of the remain-<br />
ing one is non- applicable while<br />
as no headway has so far been<br />
made for carrying out three oth-<br />
ers.<br />
Only 13% work completed on UIG,<br />
UIDSSMT projects in over 4 yrs<br />
Battle of the Bands compe-<br />
tition last December. They<br />
came <strong>to</strong> limelight after they<br />
bagged best performance<br />
award.<br />
The girls received online<br />
threats and absurd comments,<br />
leaving their parents worried.<br />
Adnan Ma<strong>to</strong>o, owner of the<br />
Band Inn, a musical academy<br />
where these girls are getting<br />
training said: "There has been<br />
a vicious campaign against the<br />
girls ever since they made<br />
their maiden appearance in<br />
public last year." He said that<br />
some people are not happy<br />
with their performance.<br />
"Whenever there is new thing<br />
in society like music and fash-<br />
ion such opposition takes<br />
place", he added.<br />
The girls - vocalist-gui-<br />
tarist Noma Nazir, drummer<br />
Farah Deeba and Guitarist<br />
Aneeka Khalid, all tenth stan-<br />
dard students - formed their<br />
rock band last year.<br />
Criticism like this is noth-<br />
ing new <strong>to</strong> Kashmiri women<br />
singers who entered the male<br />
bastion. Renowned Kashmiri<br />
singer, Raj Begum won the<br />
national award in the field of<br />
music.<br />
At one had there was<br />
online campaign against them,<br />
while on the other hand some<br />
activists and artistes supported<br />
their initiative. "It is complete-<br />
ly shameful. Why is police<br />
silent against these cyber<br />
criminals? Police chief should<br />
have initiated action against<br />
them and it should be done<br />
under the law of the land.<br />
Enough is enough," filmmaker<br />
and activist Shaykhh Mukhtar<br />
Threats <strong>to</strong> girl band: CM assures probe<br />
shift these ‘self-identified'<br />
stands <strong>by</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> some<br />
appropriate locations so as <strong>to</strong><br />
ensure smooth flow of traffic.<br />
These agencies apparently<br />
have turned a blind eye<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards this basic issue, which<br />
is needed <strong>to</strong> be addressed<br />
urgently <strong>to</strong> ensure better flow<br />
of traffic.<br />
Divisional Commissioner<br />
Jammu, Pardeep Gupta said<br />
JDA was busy in raising<br />
infrastructure like shops,<br />
workshops, night shelter/<br />
hall for drivers and conduc-<br />
<strong>to</strong>rs besides <strong>to</strong>ilets at<br />
Khanpur. They are now in<br />
process of allotment of sites<br />
and shops there. Some of<br />
them have been allotted and<br />
others are in process. As this<br />
activity is completed, the<br />
process of removing idle<br />
parking from B C Road <strong>to</strong><br />
Khanpur Bus Stand will be<br />
started.<br />
Responding <strong>to</strong> another<br />
question, the Divisional<br />
Commissioner said the<br />
Transport Department has<br />
already notified and the<br />
process of shifting will be<br />
started soon. He said ISBT at<br />
Transport Nagar will also be<br />
shifted as some additional<br />
infrastructure is needed <strong>to</strong> be<br />
raised there. Mr Gupta said<br />
Khanpur site will only be used<br />
for idle parking. Buses will<br />
operate and terminate at<br />
General Bus Stand. Moreover,<br />
a proposal was also there <strong>to</strong><br />
raise multi-s<strong>to</strong>rey parking<br />
facility at existing General Bus<br />
Stand. He said the<br />
Administration was keen <strong>to</strong><br />
remove congestion/ unwanted<br />
operation of vehicles <strong>to</strong> differ-<br />
ent routes on B C Road, K C<br />
Crossing and near Jewel<br />
Chowk. Now, the Transport<br />
and Traffic Police authorities<br />
will have <strong>to</strong> implement the<br />
orders <strong>to</strong> make the Bus Stands<br />
functional.<br />
Vice Chairperson of Jammu<br />
Development Authority (JDA),<br />
Sarita Chouhan when contact-<br />
ed said that Khanpur Bus Stand<br />
for idle parking of buses of<br />
Banihal, Doda and Katra-Reasi<br />
routes was constructed <strong>by</strong> JDA<br />
several years ago. The required<br />
facilities including night-shel-<br />
ter for drivers/ conduc<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>to</strong>i-<br />
let facilities, workshops and<br />
other shops were raised and<br />
they are ready for the last one<br />
year now. Even more than 25<br />
shops have been allotted <strong>to</strong> the<br />
people <strong>to</strong> run their business<br />
there but they <strong>to</strong>o, have not<br />
started their activity. They<br />
must be waiting and watching<br />
for the operation of this Bus<br />
Stand.<br />
Replying <strong>to</strong> a question, the<br />
VC JDA said there is capacity<br />
of parking more than 300 buses<br />
there. Even lights were fixed at<br />
the poles and <strong>to</strong>wers besides<br />
main hall for opera<strong>to</strong>rs. Good<br />
number of <strong>to</strong>ilets and bath-<br />
rooms were raised there. Three<br />
JDA guards have been<br />
deployed <strong>to</strong> look after the<br />
property as some of them were<br />
even s<strong>to</strong>len <strong>by</strong> the unknown<br />
people as this complex is not<br />
put <strong>to</strong> use till <strong>to</strong>day. Many peo-<br />
ple have paid money for the<br />
hired/ allotted shops and many<br />
of them are in the process of<br />
making payments. The work-<br />
shops will also become opera-<br />
tional only when the stand is<br />
shifted there. Now, there is<br />
time <strong>to</strong> implement the orders<br />
as Transport Department has<br />
also issued notification in this<br />
regard.<br />
She further disclosed that<br />
ISBT at Transport Nagar has<br />
also been created <strong>by</strong> the JDA<br />
and there is huge space for the<br />
operation of inter-state buses.<br />
All the facilities are in place<br />
there but it was also not shifted<br />
from B C Road Bus Stand till<br />
<strong>to</strong>day. The JDA should not be<br />
held responsible for it. In fact,<br />
it was collective responsibility<br />
of the allied agencies. If these<br />
Bus Stands are shifted from B<br />
C Road area, the traffic load<br />
will certainly be reduced<br />
around General Bus Stand area<br />
besides other adjoining busy<br />
crossings. She said the process<br />
of acquiring nearly 200 kanal<br />
land near Paloura on Akhnoor<br />
Road for Chhamb and Poonch<br />
route buses is also in process.<br />
``It will again ease the traffic<br />
load on B C Road, Canal Road<br />
and Maheshpura Chowk,'' she<br />
added.<br />
Transport Commissioner,<br />
M A Kakroo disclosed that<br />
much needed notification<br />
regarding shifting of Bus Stand<br />
<strong>to</strong> Khanpur near Nagrota<br />
Bypass has been issued <strong>by</strong> his<br />
department. He said the JDA<br />
has almost completed it task<br />
and now this Bus Stand will be<br />
made functions shortly.<br />
Commissioner said the assis-<br />
tance of Traffic Police authori-<br />
ties is also needed and now the<br />
Banihal/ Doda and Katra-<br />
Reasi route buses are <strong>to</strong> be<br />
shifted there. He admitted that<br />
this step will help in reducing<br />
traffic load on BC Road and<br />
General Bus Stand area.<br />
Kakroo said drivers demanded<br />
that workshops and `Dhabas'<br />
be made functional there<br />
before shifting. They also<br />
pointed out that fuel consump-<br />
tion during up and down jour-<br />
ney <strong>to</strong> Khanpur from B C Road<br />
was additional burden on them.<br />
This issue is also being exam-<br />
ined. He however, assured that<br />
this Bus Stand is going <strong>to</strong> be<br />
made functional very soon.<br />
Mr Kakroo also expressed<br />
his desire <strong>to</strong> shift ISBT at<br />
Transport Nagar without any<br />
much delay now for ensuring<br />
better flow of traffic in B C<br />
Road area. Commenting on<br />
traffic mess on B C Road and<br />
K C Chowk, he said it was<br />
responsibility of Traffic Police<br />
<strong>to</strong> regulate traffic and remove<br />
congestion and idle parking.<br />
ISBT, Khanpur Stand ready;<br />
Govt lacks will <strong>to</strong> shift<br />
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Dr Jitendra Singh addressing API meet at Coimba<strong>to</strong>re on<br />
Saturday.<br />
API meet at Coimba<strong>to</strong>re<br />
Dr Jitendra cautions against<br />
‘economic’ burden of diabetes<br />
BJP discusses organizational matters<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: In a meet-<br />
ing of BJP senior leaders, State<br />
Office bearers, MLAs, District<br />
and Morcha presidents held at<br />
Party Headquarters here <strong>to</strong>day<br />
under the leadership of Party's<br />
state president Jugal Kishore<br />
Sharma, various issues concern-<br />
ing the Party were discussed.<br />
Various aspects of this day<br />
long meeting included the deci-<br />
sion <strong>to</strong> organize a State level<br />
"Karyakarta Sammelan" at<br />
Jammu on February 17. All the<br />
participants in the meeting were<br />
tasked with the responsibility of<br />
ensuring the presence and atten-<br />
dance of the workers of their<br />
respective areas in large num-<br />
bers. The discussions were also<br />
held about the just concluded<br />
membership drive in the State.<br />
Addressing the meeting,<br />
Jugal Kishore Sharma said that<br />
responsible party activists must<br />
remain sensitive <strong>to</strong> the impor-<br />
tance of proper and appropriate<br />
method of communication with<br />
every party worker. While<br />
impressing upon party workers<br />
<strong>to</strong> participate and attend the pro-<br />
posed " Karyakarta Sammelan"<br />
at Jammu, it was imperative that<br />
they were appropriately invited<br />
and asked <strong>to</strong> avail of this oppor-<br />
tunity of strengthening the Party<br />
whose agenda remains national-<br />
istic and developmental. There<br />
can be no two opinions about the<br />
importance of time <strong>to</strong> time inter-<br />
action between the party work-<br />
ers and exchange of ideas and<br />
suggestions.<br />
Former President Dr. Nirmal<br />
Singh appealed for full dedicat-<br />
ed and sincere efforts on the part<br />
of the senior activists of the<br />
party <strong>to</strong> conduct themselves in a<br />
way that becomes inspirational<br />
for common workers of the<br />
party.<br />
MLA Jammu East Ashok<br />
Khajuria and former president<br />
Shamsher Singh Manhas, gener-<br />
al secretary Ashok Kaul also<br />
addressed the meeting.<br />
The accused bus driver Ram<br />
Singh, his brother Mukesh,<br />
Vinay Sharma, Pawan Gupta<br />
and Akshay Singh pleaded not<br />
guilty and claimed trial.<br />
The sixth accused, which the<br />
police in the charge sheet<br />
claimed <strong>to</strong> be most brutal among<br />
them, has been declared "minor"<br />
<strong>by</strong> the Juvenile Justice Board,<br />
which will try him.<br />
However, the fast track court<br />
in the order described the juve-<br />
nile as an "associate" of the five<br />
accused, who committed gang<br />
rape in furtherance of the con-<br />
spiracy and "in furtherance of<br />
common intention".<br />
The girl had died in a hospi-<br />
tal in Singapore on December 29<br />
last year.<br />
The court has farmed charges<br />
under Section 302 (murder), 307<br />
(attempt <strong>to</strong> murder), 376 (2)(g)<br />
(gangrape), 377 (unnatural<br />
offences), 395 (dacoity), 396<br />
(murder in dacoity), 201<br />
(destruction of evidence), 120-B<br />
(conspiracy), 364 (kidnapping or<br />
abducting in order <strong>to</strong> murder),<br />
365 ( kidnapping or abducting<br />
with intent secretly and wrong-<br />
fully <strong>to</strong> confine person), 394<br />
(voluntarily causing hurt in com-<br />
mitting robbery), and 412 (dis-<br />
honestly receiving property<br />
s<strong>to</strong>len in the commission of a<br />
dacoity) of the IPC. (PTI)<br />
Court frames rape charges against 5<br />
8 staffers attached, police gets<br />
CCTV footage of child lifter<br />
Marital rape <strong>to</strong> attract up<strong>to</strong><br />
7 years of jail: Ordinance<br />
Work on Chenani-Nashri tunnel<br />
remains suspended for 4th day<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
RAMBAN, Feb 2: The con-<br />
struction work on Chenani-<br />
Nashri tunnel remained sus-<br />
pended for the fourth day <strong>to</strong>day<br />
due <strong>to</strong> workers strike and in<br />
order <strong>to</strong> bring an end <strong>to</strong> the<br />
ongoing impasse the district<br />
administration has fixed a meet-<br />
ing between the agita<strong>to</strong>rs and<br />
management of the Leigh<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Wellspun Contrac<strong>to</strong>rs Ltd on<br />
Monday.<br />
The workers went on strike<br />
four days back after management<br />
of the company deducted Rs<br />
2,000 from the salary of each<br />
worker <strong>to</strong> supplement the com-<br />
pensation <strong>to</strong> the family of Chuni<br />
Lal, who was electrocuted on<br />
January 29, 2013, and refused <strong>to</strong><br />
hold a meeting with them <strong>to</strong> sort<br />
out the issue<br />
Besides release of deducted<br />
wages, the agitating workers<br />
have also been demanding parity<br />
in wages, recruitment as per their<br />
skill, reinstatement of retrenched<br />
workers and extra ambulance.<br />
In order <strong>to</strong> bring an end <strong>to</strong> the<br />
impasse and ensure re-start of<br />
work on the project, the Ramban<br />
district administration has<br />
arranged meeting between the<br />
agitating workers and manage-<br />
ment of the company on Monday<br />
at the office of District<br />
Development Commissioner<br />
(DDC), sources said.<br />
They said that intervention of<br />
local political leaders has also<br />
contributed in the ongoing<br />
impasse and the district adminis-<br />
tration should take adequate<br />
steps <strong>to</strong> prevent them from caus-<br />
ing impediments in the work on<br />
the ambitious project.<br />
NEW DELHI, Feb 2:<br />
As mixed response greeted<br />
the Government’s decision <strong>to</strong><br />
come out with an Ordinance on<br />
rape, Law Minister Ashwani<br />
Kumar <strong>to</strong>day asserted that none<br />
could accuse the Government of<br />
being insensitive <strong>to</strong> the concerns<br />
of women and it would soon<br />
ensure that the country got a<br />
credible and effective laws <strong>to</strong><br />
fight heinous crimes against<br />
women and others.<br />
Talking <strong>to</strong> news channels in<br />
separate interviews, Mr Kumar<br />
dismissed the accusations that<br />
the ruling Congress and the<br />
Ministers had not gone before<br />
the Justice J S Verma panel. The<br />
Prime Minister had written <strong>to</strong><br />
Justice Verma applauding the<br />
work done <strong>by</strong> the Committee<br />
and UPA Chairman and<br />
Congress President Sonia<br />
Gandhi had called up the panel<br />
Chairman showing the utmost<br />
respect and commitment <strong>to</strong> the<br />
recommendations of the<br />
Committee. The Congress had<br />
sent its response <strong>to</strong> the panel.<br />
He said the minimum pun-<br />
ishment accepted <strong>by</strong> the<br />
Government was 20 years for a<br />
rape followed <strong>by</strong> killing was 20<br />
years and death sentence in<br />
rarest of rare case. The Supreme<br />
Court had awarded death sen-<br />
tence <strong>to</strong> such offences. “We will<br />
proceed with utmost stringency<br />
in the crimes against women,”<br />
he asserted.(PTI)<br />
Will ensure country gets credible,<br />
effective laws soon : Ashwani
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE 8) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU<br />
Govt committed <strong>to</strong><br />
eradicate illiteracy: Bhalla<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Minister for<br />
Housing, Horticulture and<br />
Culture Raman Bhalla has said<br />
that State Government endeavors<br />
<strong>to</strong> eradicate illiteracy from<br />
every nook and corner of the<br />
State <strong>by</strong> opening and upgrading<br />
scores of schools besides equipping<br />
the Government educational<br />
institutions with better infrastructure<br />
and qualified staff.<br />
This was stated <strong>by</strong> the<br />
Minister while addressing a<br />
large gathering after laying<br />
foundation s<strong>to</strong>ne for additional<br />
accommodation block in newly<br />
upgraded Government High<br />
School, Qasim Nagar under<br />
Rashtriya Madhyamic Shiksha<br />
Abhiyan (RAMSA), here <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Commissioner Jammu<br />
Municipal Corporation Mr.<br />
Kuldeep Lal Khajuria besides<br />
other senior officers of School<br />
Education, Public Health<br />
Engineering, Power<br />
Development Department,<br />
Roads and Buildings and Urban<br />
Environmental Engineering<br />
Department accompanied the<br />
Minister.<br />
Mr. Bhalla asked the executing<br />
agency <strong>to</strong> complete the project<br />
within three months <strong>by</strong> constructing<br />
additional rooms,<br />
office room, <strong>to</strong>ilet block, computer<br />
and labora<strong>to</strong>ry room so<br />
that the classes for next session<br />
students batches could be started<br />
there. He said Government is<br />
making all efforts <strong>to</strong> reach out <strong>to</strong><br />
PLACEMENT<br />
WANTED MIGRANT<br />
KASHMIRI PANDIT<br />
I. Experienced Pt. for Chemists<br />
Shop Minimum 2 years more<br />
Experienced well be preferred.<br />
II. Qualified Pt. for Chemists Shop<br />
having druglicence III one R.M.P<br />
Mi<strong>grant</strong>.<br />
Contact with in 7 days: R.K Kaul<br />
9086182654<br />
URGENT REQUIREMENT OF SALES<br />
MANAGER’S FOR MNC COMPANY<br />
Graduate with minimum 3 years’<br />
experience and age 28 <strong>to</strong> 35 years<br />
Salary - 20 K P/M + 2 Lacks<br />
Annually Bonus + Monthly &<br />
Quarterly Incentives and Foreign<br />
Tours.<br />
Call Company HR @ 9419228829<br />
<strong>to</strong> fix interview.<br />
every part of the State <strong>by</strong> opening<br />
new schools within one-kilometer<br />
distance and introducing<br />
several educational programmes<br />
<strong>to</strong> cover all children.<br />
He said Central Government<br />
has introduced RAMSA scheme<br />
for upgrading infrastructural<br />
facilities in High and Higher<br />
secondary schools. He said 69<br />
schools would be upgraded<br />
under RAMSA across the State,<br />
adding that Rs. 49.90 lakh<br />
would be spent on construction<br />
of additional blocks for computer<br />
and science labora<strong>to</strong>ries, bathrooms<br />
etc in each newly upgraded<br />
high and Higher Secondary<br />
School.<br />
Mr. Bhalla said that<br />
Government is committed <strong>to</strong><br />
provide all infrastructural facilities<br />
<strong>to</strong> the inhabitants of Qasim<br />
Nagar like safe drinking water,<br />
road connectivity, electricity,<br />
education, healthcare, multipurpose<br />
community hall besides<br />
better lanes and drains.<br />
Responding <strong>to</strong> the demand of<br />
locals, the Minister announced<br />
Rs. 19 lakh for up gradation of<br />
link road besides all internal<br />
lanes and drains. He asked the<br />
executing agency <strong>to</strong> complete<br />
the works within prescribed time<br />
frame.<br />
Regarding construction of<br />
slab over nallah near Rabi Dass<br />
Sabha at Kalika Colony, Mr.<br />
Bhalla asked Commissioner<br />
Jammu Municipal Corporation<br />
<strong>to</strong> immediately start the work.<br />
Policeman killed, 8<br />
injured in road accidents<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SRINAGAR, Feb 2: A<br />
policeman died while as eight<br />
others were injured in different<br />
road accidents across the<br />
Kashmir valley.<br />
Reports said that a Gypsy<br />
bearing registration number AB-<br />
IIX/2264 of 1<strong>10</strong> BN CRPF hit<br />
and injured a pedestrian<br />
Ravinder Singh, son of Charan<br />
Singh resident of Nanner, Tral<br />
working as a follower in JKAP<br />
12 BN near Gas Plant, Pampore.<br />
The injured was shifted <strong>to</strong><br />
SKIMS-Soura, for treatment,<br />
where he succumbed <strong>to</strong> his<br />
injuries.<br />
A Tavera bearing registration<br />
number JK01Q/5874 and a load<br />
carrier bearing registration number<br />
JK05/1495 collided on<br />
National Highway near<br />
Kiran Prasad launches<br />
PWWA website<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: The<br />
Chairperson Jammu and<br />
Kashmir Police Wives Welfare<br />
Association (JKPWWA), Kiran<br />
Prasad launched the website of<br />
the association<br />
www.jkpwwa.org at a simple<br />
function held at Police Officer<br />
Mess here <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
While launching the website,<br />
Mrs. Prasad said that JKPWWA<br />
has been working for the welfare<br />
of the families of police martyrs<br />
and has been raising funds <strong>to</strong><br />
rehabilitate these families. She<br />
said that various schemes are in<br />
force for the welfare of the families<br />
of martyrs including free<br />
education for their wards.<br />
Deliberating on the aims of<br />
the website, Mrs. Prasad said<br />
that the website would facilitate<br />
the next of kins of the martyrs<br />
(NOKs) <strong>to</strong> get ready information<br />
about the schemes being introduced<br />
for their welfare. She said<br />
that suggestions with regard <strong>to</strong><br />
bring improvement in the working<br />
of the association could also<br />
MISCELLANEOUS<br />
FOR SALE<br />
Hyundai Santro (LPG) Top<br />
model 2011, White Colour<br />
for sale 37, 000 km run,<br />
Single hand driven.<br />
Contact:<br />
9419182129, 9796685158,<br />
9419222069<br />
Kanispora, Baramulla, resulting<br />
in injuries <strong>to</strong> three passengers<br />
traveling in the Tavera including<br />
driver. The injured have been<br />
shifted <strong>to</strong> hospital for treatment.<br />
A Tata Sumo bearing registration<br />
number JK05A/4295 hit<br />
and injured a boy namely Suhail<br />
Ahmad Hajam, aged nine years,<br />
son of Ghulam Hassan resident<br />
of Haker Mohalla, Bemina at<br />
Parimpora. The injured has been<br />
shifted <strong>to</strong> hospital for treatment.<br />
A Tata Sumo bearing registration<br />
number JK03C/8241<br />
turned turtle at Kharpora<br />
Chitergul, Anantnag, resulting in<br />
injuries <strong>to</strong> four persons namely<br />
Aijaz Ahmad Shah, Manzoor<br />
Ahmad Malik, Muneef Ahmad<br />
Bhat and Muneera Akhter. All<br />
the injured were shifted <strong>to</strong> hospital<br />
for treatment.<br />
be sought from the viewers.<br />
Among other, the function<br />
was attended <strong>by</strong> DGP, Ashok<br />
Prasad, ADGPs, K. Rajendra<br />
Kumar, Dr. Ram Lubhaya, S. P.<br />
Vaid and Navin Aggarwal, IGPs,<br />
V. K. Singh, Dilbag Singh, A. K.<br />
Choudhary, Syed Javaid<br />
Mujtaba Geelani, A. G. Mir, M.<br />
Sulaiman Salaria, Dr. K. K.<br />
Saini, Alok Puri and Muneer<br />
Ahmed Khan and other police<br />
officers.<br />
PHOTO CAPTION<br />
LOST<br />
I lost my original Diploma certificate<br />
somewhere while in<br />
transit at Jammu. The<br />
Certificate bears name Satin<br />
Bhan S/o Shri Dileep Kumar<br />
Bhan, Roll No: R<strong>10</strong>4<strong>10</strong>2,<br />
Annual 1999. If any one has<br />
Satin Bhan<br />
seen it, the same may please<br />
be delivered <strong>to</strong> me or Contact<br />
on Mobile No: 9419139535, 96222<strong>10</strong>817<br />
CONGRATULATION<br />
TO<br />
SH. JUGAL KISHORE<br />
SHARMA (DySP)<br />
for getting President’s<br />
Gallantry Medal for<br />
Meri<strong>to</strong>rious Services<br />
Courtesy -<br />
Mills Show Room<br />
SH. JUGAL KISHORE<br />
Near CM’s Residence Tehsil<br />
Road Jammu. 2569292<br />
SHARMA (DySP)<br />
Maiden Happy<br />
Birthday<br />
of Sanchit<br />
on 2-2-2013<br />
From:<br />
Sanchit<br />
Dadu, Dadi, Nanu,<br />
Nani, Papa, Mumy, Bua, Phufad,<br />
Saloni, Shivang<br />
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS<br />
To the Hard worker, devoted, public spirited<br />
and Honest Dr.<br />
Sushil Sharma, HOD,<br />
Cardiology for receiving<br />
the prestigious State<br />
Award.<br />
From :<br />
Bharat Bhushan Gupta<br />
President<br />
Jammu Poonch Bus<br />
Services M : 9419187506<br />
Dr. Sushil<br />
Sharma<br />
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATION<br />
TO<br />
Surinder Sharma<br />
<strong>to</strong> being elected as<br />
State General<br />
Secretary (JKDF)<br />
From :<br />
Hare Krishna<br />
Ice Cream<br />
M.No-9018169903 (Janipur)<br />
SURINDER SHARMA<br />
MISCELLANEOUS<br />
NOTICE<br />
I Mayank Arora S/o Sh. Pushap<br />
Arora R/o H.No. 127, Ward No. 15,<br />
Raghunath Pura, Jammu have lost<br />
my driving licence bearing No.<br />
1984/MVD/ARTO/61<strong>10</strong> RBN. Now<br />
I am applying for duplicate objection<br />
if any may be conveyed <strong>to</strong><br />
RTO Ramban within seven days<br />
from the publication of this notice.<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
It is inform <strong>to</strong> general public through this notice that<br />
Sandeep Jain S/o Sh. Bimal Kumar Jain R/o 22-A<br />
Jain Nagar Talab Tillo Jammu, has approached The<br />
J&K Bank Ltd, BU Link Road Jammu for Credit<br />
Facilities in his favour and bank has sanctioned the<br />
said facility in his favour under ‘Mortgage Loan<br />
Scheme’ against the one of the security Mortgage of<br />
Shop No. 118 with roof right in Jain Bazar Jammu<br />
which is measuring and bounded as North : 16’-8”<br />
Shop of Vijay Chain House, South 16’-8” H/O<br />
Darshan Lal West : <strong>10</strong>’-0” H/O Gurdial Khanna, East<br />
: <strong>10</strong>’-0” Road standing in the name of Sandeep Jain<br />
S/o Sh. Bimal Kumar Jain R/o 22-A Jain Nagar Talab<br />
Tillo Jammu.<br />
If any person having any objection regarding the said<br />
PROPERTY he/she may file his/her objections in the<br />
B.O. The J&K Bank Ltd. BU LINK ROAD JAMMU<br />
within 07 days from the date of publication of this<br />
notice.<br />
The J&K Bank Ltd.<br />
Business Head<br />
Link Road, Jammu.<br />
LOST<br />
I, Irfan Ahmed Sheikh S/o Zahoor<br />
Ahmed R/o Bhadarwah have lost my<br />
wallet, having 3 ATM cards of JK Bank,<br />
PNB and SBI, credit card JK Bank,<br />
Monalisa shopping card PAN card,<br />
Election ID Card, in Janipur Colony<br />
area of Jammu. If anyone found please<br />
Contact on<br />
Mob No: 9419917090, 9622<strong>10</strong>3003<br />
NGAGA<br />
FINAL NOTIFICATION OF<br />
GEN. BODY ELECTION<br />
Eight Candidates in fray for the post of<br />
President, Vice-President, Joint Secretary and<br />
Treasure, Three candidates for the post of<br />
Gen. Sec, Chief Organizer and Press Publicity<br />
Secy. Elected un-opposed Date, Venue and<br />
Time of Election 24-02-2013 Agri. Complex T<br />
T Jammu <strong>10</strong> am <strong>to</strong> 3 pm respectively. For inf.<br />
of Members<br />
Sd/- R/o<br />
CAR SALE<br />
Diesel Car, Nishan<br />
Micra For Sale<br />
Model 2012, Dci,<br />
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Broker Please Excuse<br />
Contact : 9419187937,<br />
97968<strong>10</strong>129<br />
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1 lac. <strong>10</strong> Thousand<br />
Model December 2005 non AC Color White<br />
Token one time + Insurance<br />
Accessories<br />
Sony VCD Player, External Pen Drive Slot + LCD<br />
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If anyone interested call at my<br />
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Call : 94191-96600<br />
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PLACEMENT<br />
REQUIRED<br />
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Ph: 2473399<br />
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On Monday 4th Feb, 2013<br />
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ACCOUNTANT - 1 (F)<br />
Experience in Tally/Manually at least 3 years.<br />
Salary - 7500 and 20% inhance after six month.<br />
And 5% every year. Contact with Resume and Two<br />
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REQUIRED<br />
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for Tample Pen<br />
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REQUIRED<br />
Receptionist cum<br />
make-up Artist<br />
Ammzaad Habbib Salon<br />
(Uni-Sex Salon)<br />
Address:- Opposite SBI<br />
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Ph. 9906393119, 9906985350<br />
MBD HOUSE JAMMU<br />
211/1 (Street No:7) Sanjay Nagar<br />
Requires<br />
Heavy Vehicle license Drivers for running its<br />
supply vehicles in J&K State. Desirous candidates<br />
may walk in for interview on any convenient<br />
date from 9 AM <strong>to</strong> 2 PM.<br />
Contact: Branch Manager<br />
2450088, 9596924054,<br />
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HEALTH<br />
FREE<br />
PHYSIOTHERAPY CAMP<br />
On 9 & <strong>10</strong> of Feb. 2013 (<strong>10</strong> AM <strong>to</strong> 05 PM)<br />
At<br />
DR. NIRJA’S PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC<br />
(Regd. No. J/NHCE/2012-13/497)<br />
204-C, Ram Vihar, Opp. Power House,<br />
Old Janipur Jammu, 180007<br />
Ph.No. 9419230245, 8803576066<br />
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HARGUN HOSPITAL<br />
AMRITSAR<br />
Dr. Gurvinder Singh<br />
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Joint replacement Surgeon & Arthoscopist will be<br />
available for Consultation on 3-2-2013 (Sunday)<br />
at Dr. Gurvinder Singh’s Hargun Hospital OPD<br />
Clinic 12 A/B Opp. VLCC, Gandhi Ngr, Jmu.<br />
M: 94696<strong>10</strong>988, 9469683440<br />
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For appointment : 9906037733<br />
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Consult : Dr Balwant Singh<br />
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13/2 SANJAY NAGAR, JAMMU.<br />
NEAR SHASTRI NAGAR<br />
Timing : Weekdays 5.30 PM <strong>to</strong> 8 PM<br />
Sunday <strong>10</strong> AM <strong>to</strong> 1 PM<br />
Ph : 2434581, 9419111722 (M)<br />
HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT AVAILABLE<br />
FOR ACUTE AND CHRONIC DISEASE<br />
AT<br />
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5 C/C Gandhi Nagar<br />
near Green Belt Park<br />
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Consult :- Dr. MALA BROGA<br />
Mob.:- 9858516720<br />
Clinic No. 9419125644<br />
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Income - up<strong>to</strong> 12000/= per month As Company rules<br />
After permanent 25000/= Plus<br />
Address : Hall No. <strong>10</strong>1 South Block Bahu Plaza<br />
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After permanent 40,000/- Plus<br />
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STAFF REQUIRED<br />
FOR RS HOTEL<br />
1. Manager (Preference will be<br />
given <strong>to</strong> Retd Army officer)<br />
2. House Keeping 2 No.<br />
Address : R S Hotel<br />
near Main Bus Stand Mendhar<br />
Contact HR : 9419276893 or<br />
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DISTRIBUTOR REQUIRED FOR J&K<br />
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DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE 9)<br />
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL DIET, JAMMU<br />
NOTIFICATION<br />
It is notified for the information of all the Heads of Evaluation<br />
<strong>Centre</strong>/Complex Heads of their respective Zone <strong>to</strong> depute a<br />
staff member along with authority letter <strong>to</strong> collecf the Exam<br />
Material (Roll No. Slips/Attendance Sheets/Result Sheet/Marks<br />
Cards etc. of MSE(8th Class T-2 Exam.) 2012-13 from the<br />
Office of the u/s as per dates given below:-<br />
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Name of the Zone Date of collection<br />
(Exam Material)<br />
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Akhnoor, Arnia, Chowki Choura 04-02-2013<br />
Dansal, Jourian, Khour<br />
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Marh, Miran Sahib, Purmandal 05-02-2013<br />
R.S.Pura, Satwari<br />
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Bishnah, Bhalwal, Gandhi Nagar 6-02-2013<br />
Jammu A, Jammu B, Jammu C<br />
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Note: All the concerned Head of Govt as well as Pvt. Institutions<br />
of District Jammu are here<strong>by</strong> directed <strong>to</strong> collect their Roll No.<br />
slips of 8th Class (T2-Exam 2012-13) from their respective<br />
Evaluation Centers/Complex Heads <strong>by</strong> deputing a staff member<br />
alongwith authority letter duly signed.<br />
DIP/J-7924 Sd/-<br />
Dated: 31-1-2013 Principal<br />
DIET, Jammu<br />
THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR<br />
STATE BOARD OF SCHOOL<br />
EDUCATION, JAMMU<br />
NOTIFICATION<br />
It is here<strong>by</strong> notified for information of all concerned<br />
heads of non Government ETTC Institutions of<br />
Jammu province that they shall submit the computerised<br />
Admission cum permission forms after doing<br />
the needful along with enrolment of ETTC 1st year<br />
2011-13 batch (counselling & management) with the<br />
concerned Board Office up <strong>to</strong> 06-02-2013 if not<br />
already submitted.<br />
Further they shall collect the Admit cards of ETTC 1st<br />
year examination of 2011-13 batch from the concerned<br />
BOSE Office w.e.f 14-02-2013 <strong>to</strong> 16-02-2013<br />
during office hours. The examination of the said Class<br />
is commencing from 18-02-2013.<br />
By order<br />
Sd/-<br />
No:F(ETT-Exam 2011-13) B/JD/2013 Joint Secretary<br />
Dated: 02-02-2013 Examination, JD<br />
BEFORE THE HON’BLE SPECIALTRIBUNAL,<br />
JAMMU & KASHMIR, AT JAMMU.<br />
1. Mr. Vikas Sharma S/o Sh Dev Raj Sharma & Ano<br />
...Petitioners.<br />
Versus.<br />
1. The Citizens Cooperative Bank Ltd & Ors.<br />
...Respondents.<br />
IN THE MATTER OF:- Revision petition against order and Award dated 04-09-20<strong>10</strong>, passed <strong>by</strong> Ld. Additional<br />
Registrar Cooperative Societies, Jammu in Arbitration Petition titled. The Citizens Cooperative Bank Ltd Vs. Mrs.<br />
Sandya Verma & Ors. For setting aside of the same.<br />
NOTICE <strong>to</strong> Respondents.<br />
To,<br />
(Residential Address)<br />
1. Mrs. Sandya Verma W/o Late Pawan Kumar Verma, R/o:- H.No.214, B.C. Mohalla Jatkatian, Jammu.<br />
(Business Address)<br />
Mrs. Sandya Verma W/o Late Pawan Kumar Verma,<br />
Prop. Verma Handloom, Opposite Chajju Halwai, Mohalla Partapgarh, Jammu.<br />
1. Whereas the above titled revision petition is sub-judice before the Hon’ble Chairman of this Tribunal and is fixed<br />
for hearing on 05-02-2013.<br />
2. Whereas, a registered summon was sent <strong>to</strong> the respondent on her above mentioned business address. The<br />
said registered envelope has been returned <strong>by</strong> the postal authorities with the report that despite repeated visit the<br />
addressee has not been located, hence the registered envelope received in this Tribunal as undelivered.<br />
3. Whereas, the advocate for the petitioner filed an application for effecting service of summon upon above mentioned<br />
respondent through publication in the newspapers.<br />
4. Whereas this Tribunal is satisfied that the service of summon upon the above mentioned respondent cannot be<br />
effected in an ordinary manner.<br />
Now, therefore, through the proclamation of this notice, above named respondent is directed appear before the<br />
court of Hon’ble Chairman of this Tribunal at Jammu on 05-02-2013 during the court hours in person, through recognized<br />
agent or an advocate <strong>to</strong> defend her case. In case of her failure <strong>to</strong> appear on fixed date the court may pass<br />
appropriate order against her. In case the fixed date is declared as holiday the case shall be taken for hearing on<br />
next working day.<br />
Sd/-<br />
Registrar,<br />
J&K Special Tribunal, Jammu.<br />
No:- STJ/07/2013/I Dated: 23/1/2013<br />
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. II Udhampur<br />
Contractual Staff Required<br />
Principal K.V. No. 2 Dhar Road Udhampur invites<br />
Bio Data of eligible candidates before 20-2-2013 for the<br />
following posts of engage staff on Part Time Contractual<br />
basis for the session 2013-2014.<br />
PGT: English, Hindi, Math’s, Educational<br />
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Qualification/<br />
Computer Science Salary as per<br />
TGT: English, Hindi S.St. Science, KVS Norms<br />
Math, Sanskrit please refer<br />
PRTs KVS website<br />
Experts: Computer Instruc<strong>to</strong>r, Sports kvsangathan.nic.in<br />
German, French, Spanish, and notice board<br />
Chinese Language teacher of the Vidyalaya<br />
Doc<strong>to</strong>r: Minimum MBBS and registered<br />
with MCI Required only for two<br />
hours on working days Rs <strong>10</strong>00/per<br />
day for two hours only.<br />
Nurse: Diploma holder (Rs. 750/- per day<br />
for <strong>to</strong>tal 07 hours on working days)<br />
Interested candidates must submit their Bio-Data alongwith<br />
attested pho<strong>to</strong>copies of Education qualification before<br />
20-2-2013 and attend interview on 25-2-2013 for PGT &<br />
TGTs and on 26-2-2013 for PRTs and others.<br />
Principal<br />
AIR FORCE SCHOOL JAMMU<br />
REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING STAFF<br />
Applications are invited for following posts for Air Force School, Satwari Jammu.<br />
Application forms are available at the School on payment of Rs. 150/- between 9.00<br />
am and 11.00 am on all working days. Candidate can also download the application<br />
from school website www.afsjammu.com and submit the same along with a demand<br />
draft of Rs. 150/- in favour of O i/c AF School payable at Jammu. The duly filled applications<br />
should reach the Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Air Force School, Satwari Jammu Cantt<br />
180003, latest <strong>by</strong> 05 Mar 2013. For further details contact AF School Jammu Phone<br />
: 0191-2431343.<br />
Post Minimum Educational Qualification<br />
PGT (PHE, Eng, Master Degree in the concerned Subject with BEd from a<br />
Math, Physics) recognized university.<br />
TGT (English, Social Graduate with the subject and with a recognized Degree/<br />
Science, Math - 03, Diploma in Education.<br />
Science & Computer)<br />
PRT -03 Higher Secondary with JBT (02 years) or BEd<br />
PRT(Dance Teacher) (i) Matriculation or equivalent. (ii) Two years experience<br />
in a recognized Ballet Troupe as a performing artist.<br />
(iii) Two years experience in Dance work with children in a<br />
recognized dance school.<br />
Art Teacher Master Degree in fine arts with commercial art or applied<br />
art specialization or Higher Sec with 05 years full time/ 07<br />
years part time Diploma in Commercial Art.<br />
Quarter Master Preferably Ex-Defence personnel having an experience<br />
in School administration and school accounts. Preference<br />
will be given <strong>to</strong> person having computer knowledge<br />
below 50 years ago.<br />
Office Clerk (i) Degree from a recognized university with knowledge<br />
regarding maintenance of books of accounts.<br />
French Language Graduate with Advance Diploma in French Language<br />
Teacher<br />
Note : No TA/DA will be paid <strong>to</strong> candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be called<br />
for written test which will be held on 09 Mar 12.<br />
Admissions are open for class LKG <strong>to</strong> IX from 15 Feb 13. Admission forms will be<br />
available from15 Feb 13 between 9.00 am <strong>to</strong> 11.00 am.<br />
REGISTRATION OF FIRMS/SUPPLIER<br />
Application are invited for registration of firms/suppliers for sup-<br />
ply of Stationery items. Examination related material, Printing of<br />
question paper/materials, prizes, medals, trophies, memen<strong>to</strong>s,<br />
Sports Materials/Work, Musical instrument, Agriculture equip-<br />
ment, seeds, plants, flower pots from nursery, deals in Computer<br />
hardware, Software & Computer peripherals/ AMC, teaching<br />
aids, audio visual aids, library books, furniture items, Hiring of<br />
Tent article, Sound & Light Arrangement, Gardening, Electrical<br />
Materials, AC, water purifier, water coolers/AMC, electrician,<br />
plumber, White wash, Painting Materials, Labour Sanitary fitting<br />
materials, pho<strong>to</strong>graphy, Drawing and painting, Flex Board<br />
Printing Security Agency/Conservancy, Labora<strong>to</strong>ry Equipment.<br />
For the session 2013-14.<br />
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA NO.1 AKHNOOR<br />
(Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)<br />
NEAR CHENAB RIVER OLD BRIDGE AKHNOOR-181201<br />
Ph: (01924) 2528<strong>10</strong> Fax No. 253250<br />
Website: www.kvno1akhnoor.com E-mail: kvno1akhnoor@yahoo.co.in<br />
F.34/KV.1-Akh/2009-<strong>10</strong>/____/2.2.2013 Fax/Post/By Hand<br />
Last Date of receiving application <strong>by</strong> post or <strong>by</strong> hand for regis-<br />
tration along with PAN/TAN/TIN/ST/VAT No. etc is 1.3.2013.<br />
Protest against Sarpanch<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SRINAGAR, Feb 2:<br />
Residents of Raiyar village in<br />
Central Kashmir's Budgam district<br />
<strong>to</strong>day protested against the<br />
Sarpanch of the area alleging that<br />
he has resorted <strong>to</strong> embezzlement<br />
in the developmental funds meant<br />
for the village.<br />
The protesters also accused the<br />
Sarpanch namely Mohammad<br />
Maqbool Mir of beating up his<br />
nephew and a RTI activist after<br />
they raised voice against embezzlement<br />
of the funds. The protesters<br />
alleged that the Sarpanch has<br />
embezzled the funds meant for the<br />
IAY and MGNREGA schemes.<br />
The residents alleged that the<br />
Sarpanch was having some illegal<br />
weapon in his possession due <strong>to</strong><br />
which the villagers don't dare <strong>to</strong><br />
raise voice against him.<br />
"We are requesting the Chief<br />
Minister, Omar Abdullah <strong>to</strong> help<br />
us in getting rid of him otherwise<br />
we won't have any other option<br />
than <strong>to</strong> leave the village," said<br />
Raja Begum, sister of the<br />
Sarpanch.<br />
PRESS NOTICE<br />
NOTICE INVITING TENDER<br />
E-NIT No: STP/DO/NIT/39 DT: 21-01-2013<br />
On behalf of Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Jammu & Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation Ltd., the Deputy General Manager,<br />
Mechanical Unit JKPCC Ltd, Jammu invites e-tenders from Principal Manufacturers or their authorized dealers.<br />
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S. No Name of work Estimated Cost Earnest Money<br />
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1. SITC of prefabricated (All in one) STP 55.00 lacs 1.<strong>10</strong> lacs<br />
(150 KLD) based on MBBR technology using<br />
Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA) Gel as media with<br />
lamella clerifier/lamella settler and required<br />
civil works and electro mechanical equipments<br />
on turnkey basis. Operation and maintenance<br />
of above STP for one year at Distt. Hospital Doda.<br />
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Note:-<br />
1. The NIT consisting of qualifying information, eligiblity criteria, specifications. Bill of Quantities can be seen/downloaded from the<br />
departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in from Dt: 21-01-2013 from 06.00 p.m. <strong>to</strong> Dt: 14.02.2013 up<strong>to</strong> 2.00 p.m.<br />
2. Any other information regarding e-tendering process can be had from the office of Deputy General Manager JKPCC Ltd.<br />
Mechanical Unit, Jammu.<br />
DIP/J-1745-P Sd/-<br />
Dated: 29-1-2013 Deputy General Manager<br />
Mechanical Unit JKPCC Ltd. Jammu<br />
Sd/-<br />
Principal
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE <strong>10</strong>) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU<br />
Players in action during 9th J&K State Wushu Championship<br />
at MA Stadium on Saturday.<br />
-<strong>Excelsior</strong>/Rakesh<br />
9th J&K State Wushu Championship<br />
Minal, Neha, Sonia, Tania emerge<br />
winners in sub junior girls category<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Sports Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Minal<br />
Sharma, Neha, Sonia and Tania<br />
Sharma emerged winners in the<br />
sub junior girls category on the<br />
second day of the ongoing 9th<br />
J&K State Wushu<br />
Championship organized <strong>by</strong><br />
Wushu Association at<br />
Multipurpose hall, Indoor complex,<br />
MA Stadium here <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
In 14 kg under 5 years girls<br />
category, Divya and Sanah<br />
Showkat claimed first and second<br />
positions, whereas the third<br />
position was shared <strong>by</strong><br />
Ojwaswani and Sampadha.<br />
In 20 kg under 5 years girls<br />
category, the first and second<br />
positions were claimed <strong>by</strong><br />
Parjanya and Jeeya, while<br />
Bhumi and Prayanka Dogra<br />
shared third position.<br />
In 20 kg under 8 years girls<br />
category, Palak Sharma and<br />
Vandhana claimed first and second<br />
positions respectively,<br />
whereas the third position was<br />
shared <strong>by</strong> Ruksar and Pragati.<br />
In sub junior 26 kg boys category,<br />
Arpit and Kunal claimed<br />
first and second positions<br />
respectively, while Urooj Nabi<br />
and Ajay Thakur shared third<br />
rank.<br />
In sub junior 28 kg boys category,<br />
the first and second positions<br />
were claimed <strong>by</strong> Angreh<br />
Wangoo and Nitin Singh, while<br />
the third position was bagged <strong>by</strong><br />
Abhishek Gandhi and Mannat.<br />
In sub junior 32 kg boys category,<br />
Faizan Iqbal and Danish<br />
secured first and second positions<br />
respectively, while<br />
Kanveer and Badshah shared<br />
third position.<br />
In 18 kg under 5 years boys<br />
category, Jaswinder Singh,<br />
Raghav, Prayanshu and<br />
Himanshu emerged winners.<br />
On the second day of the<br />
ongoing competition, Owais<br />
Ahmad, IGP Technical was the<br />
chief guest, who distributed<br />
prizes among the winners.<br />
While speaking, Owais<br />
Ahmad appealed <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Government <strong>to</strong> encourage<br />
Wushu sports and other sports as<br />
well, which are bringing the laurels<br />
<strong>to</strong> the State at national and<br />
international level.<br />
At the end, HK Lohia presented<br />
vote of thanks.<br />
3rd Parmodh Memorial Cricket Tournament<br />
Atman Club thrashes<br />
Preet Club <strong>by</strong> 60 runs<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Sports Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Atman<br />
Sports Cricket Club thrashed<br />
Preet Cricket Club <strong>by</strong> a huge<br />
margin of 60 runs in <strong>to</strong>day's fixture<br />
and sailed in<strong>to</strong> the next<br />
round of the ongoing 3rd<br />
Parmodh Memorial Cricket<br />
Tournament being organized <strong>by</strong><br />
Mandal Cricket Club at<br />
Panchayat Ghar Cricket ground,<br />
Mandal.<br />
Batting first after winning<br />
the <strong>to</strong>ss, Atman Club set a huge<br />
target of 185 runs infront of its<br />
opponent team for the loss of 9<br />
wickets in stipulated 20 overs.<br />
Sandy was the <strong>to</strong>p scorer with<br />
44 runs, while Chetan also<br />
played well and chipped in 42<br />
runs. Hardeep Prince, Saleem<br />
and Monu Sharma also made 39,<br />
25 and 23 runs respectively.<br />
For Preet Club side, Aman<br />
clinched 3 wickets and Udesh<br />
scalped 2 wickets, while Sunil<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Sports Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Hiking<br />
Club of St Stephen's College,<br />
New Delhi is going <strong>to</strong> organize<br />
8th St Stephen's Open Sport<br />
Climbing Competition from<br />
February 8 <strong>to</strong> <strong>10</strong>.<br />
The 3-day competition will<br />
be conducted for both male and<br />
female climbers in the Junior<br />
(under 16 years) and Open category<br />
(all ages) at the 11 meter<br />
high and 5 meter wide fiber<br />
glass climbing wall in the college<br />
premises.<br />
Every climber in the junior<br />
Trials for National Musical<br />
Chair Competition <strong>to</strong>morrow<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Jammu and<br />
Kashmir Musical Chair<br />
Association (JKMCA) is going<br />
<strong>to</strong> conduct trials for the 7th<br />
National Musical Chair<br />
Competition (Speed/ Skating<br />
events) for under 11, 14, 17 and<br />
above 17 years in boys and girls<br />
section <strong>to</strong> be held at Chatra,<br />
Jharkhand from February 8 <strong>to</strong><br />
and pankaj claimed one wicket<br />
apiece.<br />
In the second inning, Preet<br />
Club failed <strong>to</strong> chase the target<br />
and bundled out at 125 runs for<br />
all out in 19.1 overs. Gulshan<br />
chipped in 29 runs, while Udesh<br />
made 20 runs. Sunil and Aman<br />
also contributed 15 runs each.<br />
For Atman Club side,<br />
Sidharth and Deepak Sharma<br />
were the pick of the bowlers<br />
with 3 wickets each, while<br />
Monu Sharma scalped 2 wickets.<br />
Hardeep Prince and KK also<br />
<strong>to</strong>ok one wicket apiece.<br />
Deepak Sharma was<br />
declared as man of the match for<br />
scalping 3 wickets.<br />
The match was officiated <strong>by</strong><br />
Dhai and Arun, while Sunny<br />
Sharma maintained the scorecard.<br />
The <strong>to</strong>urnament is being<br />
organized under the guidance of<br />
GS Micheal, Sports Secretary.<br />
8th St Stephen's Open Sport<br />
Climbing Competition from Feb 8<br />
<strong>10</strong>.<br />
Educational institution,<br />
Clubs and interested players,<br />
who are interested <strong>to</strong> take part in<br />
the competition are asked <strong>to</strong><br />
appear for the selection trail at<br />
Government Middle School,<br />
Munshi Chak, Camp Gole<br />
Gujral at 4 pm on February 4.<br />
For any queries, the players<br />
can contact on Mobile number<br />
9419197957.<br />
'Induction Training Prog' concludes at IECS<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Sports Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Five days<br />
"Induction Training Programme<br />
using ICT" organized <strong>by</strong> NITT-<br />
TR, Chandigarh concluded <strong>to</strong>day<br />
at IECS Polytechnic College.<br />
During the programme, lecturers<br />
were delivered <strong>by</strong> the eminent<br />
educationists using<br />
Information Communication<br />
Technology.<br />
Dr ML Parwana, Principal,<br />
National College of Education<br />
and Annil Suri, President, Bari-<br />
Brahmana Industries Association<br />
also delivered useful lectures.<br />
Faculty members from different<br />
technical institutions also<br />
participated in the programme.<br />
Prof Rama Chhabra from<br />
NITTTR, Chandigarh delivered<br />
the concluding lecture.<br />
At the end, Prof KG Gupta,<br />
Principal, IECS presented vote<br />
of thanks.<br />
category has <strong>to</strong> compete both in<br />
Lead and Speed climbing in all<br />
the rounds of the competition<br />
and the winner is declared on the<br />
basis of overall performance of a<br />
climber in all the rounds of both<br />
types of competition. However,<br />
participants in the Open category<br />
will have the choice of competing<br />
either in Lead or Speed or<br />
both types of competition.<br />
The registration fee for the<br />
junior categories is Rs <strong>10</strong>0<br />
whereas for the Open category is<br />
Rs 200 for Lead or Speed climbing<br />
and Rs 300 for participation<br />
in both types of competition.<br />
Boarding and lodging for the<br />
outstation participants will be<br />
provided <strong>by</strong> the organizers in the<br />
college premises at the rate of<br />
Rs 300 per day.<br />
J&K Climbers desirous of<br />
competing in the competition<br />
may contact Shawetica Khajuria<br />
on Mobile No 9906216637 for<br />
further details.<br />
Students presenting cultural item during Annual Day celebration<br />
at Vidya Peeth Public Higher Secondary School, Mubarak<br />
Mandi on Saturday.<br />
Vidya Peeth School<br />
celebrates Annual Day<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Vidya Peeth<br />
Public Higher Secondary School,<br />
Mubarak Mandi celebrated 70th<br />
Annual Day with pomp and show.<br />
On the occasion, Ashwani<br />
Padha, Deputy Registrar, Jammu<br />
University was the chief guest,<br />
while Captain Dewan Singh,<br />
Manager of the school, Vipin<br />
Kumar Sharma, Principal, staff<br />
members and students were also<br />
present.<br />
The students presented various<br />
cultural programme and mesmerized<br />
the audience with their<br />
commendable performance.<br />
Ashwani Padha while speaking<br />
suggested that education<br />
should be as per need for the society<br />
and nation.<br />
Later, Ashwani Padha along<br />
with other dignitaries presented<br />
awards <strong>to</strong> the meri<strong>to</strong>rious students<br />
of the institution.<br />
The students awarded were<br />
Rupali Jamwal, Nigibh Sharma,<br />
Ananya Anand, Ajay Sudan,<br />
Sachin Bagal, Varun Gupta,<br />
Akshit Kesar, Devyani Gupta,<br />
Tanisha Rajput, Aayushi Verma,<br />
Shikha Bhat, Kapish Mahajan,<br />
Rishab Gupta, Jatin Sharma,<br />
Vivek Manhas, a student of Nav Yug Higher Secondary School,<br />
Subash Nagar posing for pho<strong>to</strong>graph with Hardev Jamwal,<br />
Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Chander Kanta, Principal and Seema,<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r after securing first position in the Essay Writing<br />
Competition on the <strong>to</strong>pic "Oil and Gas Conservation and its relevance<br />
in <strong>Daily</strong> Life" organized during "Oil and Gas Fortnight 2013"<br />
at Jammu recently. Transport and CAPD Minister Chowdhary Mohd<br />
Ramzan presented the prize.<br />
Sunandan Banathia, Bahnu<br />
Bakshi, Aryan Mahajan, Twinkle<br />
Verma, Abhimanyu, Anila<br />
Jamwal, Ashish Dogra, Sakshii<br />
Dhar, Madhav Mahajan, Tushar<br />
Mahajan,, Pooja Kapoor, Vishesh<br />
Sajgotra, Astha Sharma, Manav<br />
Arora, Manik Raina, Ayush<br />
Mahajan, Prachi Tiwari, Ridhima<br />
Sharma, Aryan Slathian, Priyanka<br />
Verma, Ayam Gupta, Swatika<br />
Gupta, Ishika Vaid, Sourav<br />
Kapoor, Vanshika Sajgotra,<br />
Mehul Raina, Lakshita Verma,<br />
Vishavjeet, Ayushi Puri, Dhruv<br />
Gupta Gupta, Harsh Magotra,<br />
Mannat Nanda, Piyush Gupta,<br />
Shagun Gupta, Sneha Rathore,<br />
Tejaswani Khajuria, Manik<br />
Sharma, Molishka Shonka, Krish<br />
Sharma, Bansh Dusgotra, Raghav<br />
Gupta, Vinty Gandral, Prabhat<br />
Tiwarim Neha Sharma, Saniya<br />
Dogra, Vanshika, Nandini<br />
Thakur, Krishna Shonka, Suhani<br />
Sharma, Danish Sharma,<br />
Shivalika , Satyam Sharma,<br />
Suhani Puri, Gourav, Sonia,<br />
Samarth, Shushavan, Aryan Dev,<br />
Keshav, Sukhnandan, Ruder<br />
Verma and Rahul Singh.<br />
JU team <strong>to</strong> participate in All India-Inter<br />
University Fencing C’ship<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Sports Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Thirteen<br />
member Jammu University<br />
fencing team has been selected<br />
for their participation in the All<br />
India-Inter University Fencing<br />
Championship <strong>to</strong> be held at<br />
Punjab University, Patiala from<br />
February 4 <strong>to</strong> 7.<br />
Sahib Gupta of PG (MCA),<br />
Maheshwar Sharma of New<br />
Modern College, Monika<br />
Sharma of GWC Parade, Veer<br />
Sangram Singh of MAM<br />
College and Anupam of GDC<br />
Reasi will participate in the<br />
EPEE event, while Mohd Tariq<br />
of MAM College, Dushant<br />
Magotra of MIET College,<br />
Abhinav Pandotra of GDC Reasi<br />
and Satish Lani of MAM<br />
College will <strong>to</strong>ok part in Foil<br />
event. Sushant of GGM Science<br />
College, Rajay Kumar of PG<br />
Jammu University and Mohit<br />
Sharma of GGM Science<br />
College will participate in Sabre<br />
event.<br />
International Fencer Rashid<br />
Ahmed and Ajay Khatrol will<br />
accompany the team as coach<br />
and manager respectively.<br />
The team was selected under<br />
the guidance of Dhyan Singh<br />
Bhau, Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Direc<strong>to</strong>rate of<br />
Sports and Physical Education,<br />
Jammu University.<br />
Winners of French Written Quiz Competition posing for pho<strong>to</strong>graph<br />
with dignitaries at Jammu on Saturday.<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Club de<br />
Francais, a French Language<br />
Club along with JBAI's iLearn,<br />
an Institute of Languages distributed<br />
prizes among winners<br />
of French Written Quiz<br />
Competition at KC Gurukul.<br />
In the competition, Amreena<br />
Imtiaz from KC Gurukul<br />
secured first position, while<br />
Akansha Sharma and Aditya<br />
Gupta from Jodhamal claimed<br />
2nd and 3rd positions respectively.<br />
The prizes were distributed<br />
<strong>by</strong> ON Khajuria, Retd, General<br />
Manager, J&K Bank and<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r of iLearn in presence<br />
GHSS Dori Dager celebrates Annual Day<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2:<br />
Government Higher Secondary<br />
School, Dori Dager celebrated<br />
Annual Day with enthusiasm<br />
and zeal.<br />
On the occasion, Deputy<br />
Chief Minister Tara Chand was<br />
the chief guest, while Joint<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r, State Institute of<br />
Education, SDM Akhnoor, CEO<br />
and other officers as well as staff<br />
and students were also present.<br />
Cultural items and march<br />
past was presented <strong>by</strong> the students,<br />
which was appreciated <strong>by</strong><br />
the audience with thundering<br />
applauses.<br />
Calling upon teaching fraternity<br />
<strong>to</strong> devotedly attend <strong>to</strong><br />
duties, Deputy Chief Minister<br />
Tara Chand said that teachers<br />
play a very special role in socie-<br />
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Government of Jammu and Kashmir<br />
General Administration Department<br />
(Administration Section) Civil Secretariat, Jammu<br />
Subject:- Validity of Degrees obtained through<br />
Distance Mode of Education<br />
Government Order No. 142-GAD of 2013<br />
Dated: 29-01-2013<br />
In partial modification of Government Order No. 252-HE of<br />
2012 dated 30-05-2012 issued <strong>by</strong> the Higher Education<br />
Department under endorsement No. HE/Gen/652/2011, dated<br />
30-05-2011, it is here<strong>by</strong> ordered that the written test shall not be<br />
conducted for filling up of Class-IV posts <strong>by</strong> the Recruiting<br />
Agencies viz. ‘Departmental Recruitment Committees and the<br />
‘Police Recruitment Board.’<br />
Amreena bags first position in French<br />
Written Quiz Competition<br />
ty and everybody looks up <strong>to</strong><br />
them with admiration.<br />
“Our tradition culture and<br />
scriptures have also given special<br />
respect <strong>to</strong> teachers due the<br />
fact that they lead students from<br />
darkness <strong>to</strong> the light of knowledge<br />
and now it is duty of every<br />
teacher <strong>to</strong> come up <strong>to</strong> the expectation<br />
<strong>by</strong> serving with devotion<br />
and dedication”, he urged.<br />
Describing education as priority<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>r, Deputy Chief<br />
Minister <strong>to</strong>day said that focused<br />
attention is being paid <strong>to</strong><br />
upgrade infrastructure in the<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>r and <strong>to</strong> equip education<br />
institutes with most modern<br />
facilities, adding that the<br />
Government is aware of the fact<br />
that the department has dearth of<br />
staff and efforts at the highest<br />
level have been initiated <strong>to</strong> fill<br />
up the posts on priority.<br />
POLICE HEADQUARTERS,<br />
JAMMU AND KASHMIR, JAMMU<br />
NOTICE<br />
The last date for receiving applications for the post of<br />
Prosecuting Officer in J&K Police advertised vide PHQ Notice<br />
issued under endorsement No. Estt/Pros-12/2012/ 61457-6<strong>10</strong><br />
dated. 29-12-2012 is here<strong>by</strong> extended up<strong>to</strong> 21-02-2013. The<br />
other terms/ conditions of the eligibility as notified in the earlier<br />
notice shall remain unchanged.<br />
DIP/J-7916 Sd/-<br />
Dt: 31-1-13 AIG (Pers)<br />
For Direc<strong>to</strong>r General of Police,<br />
J&K-Jammu<br />
By order of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.<br />
DIP/J-7939 Sd/-<br />
Dated: 31-1-2013 (Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad)IAS<br />
Secretary <strong>to</strong> Government<br />
General Administration Department<br />
of Vijay Puri, Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Academics, KC Gurukul, Arun<br />
Sharma, Founder of Club de<br />
Francis, BL Dogra, Principal,<br />
Mamta Singh, Headmistress and<br />
Rama Bargotra, senior faculty<br />
iLearn.<br />
Buoyant India take on<br />
jittery England in<br />
second game<br />
MUMBAI, Feb 2:<br />
Buoyed <strong>by</strong> the comprehensive<br />
<strong>10</strong>5-run vic<strong>to</strong>ry in their<br />
Group A opener against the<br />
West Indies, hosts India go with<br />
their tails up against jittery<br />
defending champions England<br />
in a crucial league game of the<br />
ICC Women's World Cup at the<br />
Brabourne Stadium here <strong>to</strong>morrow.<br />
Everything fell in place for<br />
the Mithali Raj-led home team<br />
as they <strong>to</strong>tally outplayed their<br />
counterparts from the<br />
Caribbean islands two days ago<br />
<strong>to</strong> register a thumping vic<strong>to</strong>ry at<br />
the same venue <strong>to</strong> log two<br />
points.<br />
A record opening wicket<br />
stand of 175 between India's<br />
first-ever World Cup centurion<br />
Murugesan Tirushkamini and<br />
Poonam Raut set up a huge <strong>to</strong>tal<br />
for the hosts <strong>to</strong> defend in style<br />
under lights, a day before Sri<br />
Lanka sent a shockwave <strong>by</strong><br />
upsetting the apple cart of<br />
England with a last-ball, onewicket<br />
win.<br />
England, led <strong>by</strong> five-time<br />
Cupper Charlotte Edwards, are<br />
under tremendous pressure <strong>to</strong><br />
save their stuttering campaign<br />
as a loss <strong>to</strong> India would almost<br />
certainly spell curtains for their<br />
hopes of winning back-<strong>to</strong>-back<br />
titles in the most important <strong>to</strong>urnament<br />
for women.<br />
The three-time winners and<br />
India have fought close bilateral<br />
rubbers in recent times with the<br />
latter winning 3-2 at home in<br />
2009-<strong>10</strong> and England winning<br />
the last rubber in their backyard<br />
<strong>by</strong> a similar margin after coming<br />
from 0-2 down.(PTI)<br />
Paes-Raja keep Indian<br />
hopes alive <strong>by</strong> winning<br />
doubles rubber<br />
NEW DELHI, Feb 2:<br />
Bringing in his wealth of<br />
experience, Leander Paes combined<br />
with debutant Purav Raja<br />
<strong>to</strong> keep India afloat <strong>by</strong> winning<br />
the do-or-die doubles rubber<br />
against Korea <strong>to</strong>day but it would<br />
take a super heroic effort <strong>to</strong> save<br />
the hosts from a defeat in the<br />
Davis Cup tie.<br />
Playing for the first time<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether, Paes and Raja pipped<br />
Yong-Kyu Lim and debutant Ji<br />
Sung Nam 6-4 7-6 (5) 6-2 in a<br />
hard-fought contest that went on<br />
for two hours and 30 minutes.<br />
The way Koreans played on<br />
the first day, the Indians knew it<br />
was not going <strong>to</strong> be an easy task<br />
<strong>to</strong> tame their super-fit rivals. And<br />
it was evident from the very first<br />
game in which Paes and Purav<br />
faced four breakpoints but managed<br />
<strong>to</strong> escape unscathed.<br />
Given his limitations, Purav<br />
supported Paes well. More than<br />
the quality of his game, it was<br />
his gumption that caught everyone's<br />
attention as he came across<br />
as someone who wanted <strong>to</strong> contribute<br />
<strong>to</strong> the country's cause.<br />
Paes, who is now nearing 40,<br />
is not as sharp as he used <strong>to</strong> be<br />
but his experience of playing 48<br />
ties before bumping in<strong>to</strong> this fit<br />
Korean team counted <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
(PTI)
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE 11)<br />
Additional Direc<strong>to</strong>r DERS, Suresh Chugh flagging off rally<br />
at Surinsar on Saturday.<br />
Department of Environment & Remote<br />
Sensing celebrates ‘World Wetlands Day’<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: To commemorate<br />
“World Wetlands<br />
Day”, Department of Ecology,<br />
Environment and Remote<br />
Sensing organized symposium,<br />
paining and slogan writing<br />
competitions on the <strong>to</strong>pic<br />
“Wetlands take care of Water”<br />
at Surinsar.<br />
On the occasion rally was<br />
also organized, which was<br />
flagged off <strong>by</strong> Suresh Chugh,<br />
Additional PCCF Direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
Department of Environment<br />
and Remote Sensing, who was<br />
the chief guest in presence of<br />
LA Dar, Regional Direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
DERS, Bashir Ahmad Bashir,<br />
Principals, Headmasters and<br />
Masters.<br />
Carrying banners and pla<br />
cards, hundreds of students<br />
from different schools participated<br />
in the rally and other<br />
competitions.<br />
In the symposium senior<br />
category, Rashi Kesar of class<br />
<strong>10</strong>th, Shafqat Hussain of class<br />
11th and Samriti Sharma of<br />
class 9th bagged first, second<br />
and third positions respectively.<br />
In junior category, Usha<br />
Devi Sonali and Poornima, all<br />
from class 8th emerged winners.<br />
In painting competition<br />
senior category, Gulshan<br />
Kumar, Aman Manhas and<br />
Mohd Younis, all from class<br />
<strong>10</strong>th claimed first, second and<br />
third positions respectively. In<br />
junior category, Suman Devi<br />
of class 7th, Sonia Devi of<br />
class 5th and Priyanka of class<br />
6th secured first, second and<br />
third positions respectively.<br />
In slogan writing competition<br />
senior category, Seema<br />
Devi of class 9th, Mansi<br />
Jamwal of class 9th and Arti<br />
Verma of class <strong>10</strong>th emerged<br />
winners. In junior category,<br />
Abhay Jamwal of class 7th,<br />
Ankush Singh of class 6th and<br />
Pritasha Badyal of class 6th<br />
claimed first, second and third<br />
positions respectively.<br />
While speaking, Suresh<br />
Chugh stressed on the need <strong>to</strong><br />
keep water bodies neat and<br />
clean and also take measures<br />
<strong>to</strong> conserve them for the future<br />
generations.<br />
Later prizes were distributed<br />
among the winners of the<br />
competitions.<br />
The programme was compared<br />
<strong>by</strong> Dhian Singh,<br />
Lecturer, Government Higher<br />
Secondary School, Surinsar<br />
and organized <strong>by</strong> Sushil<br />
Sharma, ESC, DERS.<br />
‘Veer Naris’ honoured<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
NOWSHERA, Feb 2:<br />
Thirteen `Veer Naris' were<br />
felicitated <strong>by</strong> the Kalidhar<br />
brigade, under the aegis of<br />
Cross Swords Division in a<br />
function organized at<br />
Sunderbani.<br />
Chairperson, Family<br />
Welfare Organisation (FWO),<br />
Cross Swords Division<br />
Padamshree Patnaik presided<br />
over the function. She interacted<br />
with the `Veer Naris' of<br />
tehsil Sunderbani, attending<br />
the function and listened <strong>to</strong><br />
their grievances. She distributed<br />
shawls and cash (<strong>to</strong>ken<br />
money) among the 13 `Veer<br />
Naris' on the occasion.<br />
The families of the soldiers<br />
from Kalidhar brigade also<br />
organized a cultural programme<br />
on the occasion. The<br />
Army has been working tirelessly<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards welfare of<br />
`Veer Naris'. The wives of<br />
martyred soldiers expressed<br />
their gratitude <strong>to</strong> the Army for<br />
its noble gesture.<br />
Dr Harbans Lal<br />
given warm send<br />
off on retirement<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Dr<br />
Harbans Lal Sharma,<br />
Gynaecologist and Obstratician<br />
was accorded a<br />
warm send off<br />
on his superannuation<br />
on<br />
January 31.<br />
A farewell<br />
function in this<br />
regard was held at Government<br />
Hospital Sarwal wherein<br />
Superintendent Dr Arun<br />
Sharma, senior Consultants and<br />
other staff members wished Dr<br />
Harbans Lal a happy postretirement<br />
life.<br />
Applications invited from retired<br />
Lecturers/Professors for ENGLISH, MATHEMAT-<br />
ICS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY for<br />
engagement as teaching faculty in the relevant<br />
subjects, purely on contractual basis.<br />
Application with complete Bio-data & pho<strong>to</strong>copies<br />
of testimonials may be deposited in the Principal’s<br />
office on or before 08 February 2013. However, the<br />
candidate must produce all the original documents<br />
at the time of interview.<br />
Salary: Negotiable<br />
Interview Scheduled on Monday, 11th February<br />
2013 at 11:30 am.<br />
No. 01/SMCS/Gen Sd/-<br />
Dated: 01-02-2013 PRINCIPAL<br />
Mechanical Engineers apprise<br />
Minister of demands<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: A deputation<br />
of All J&K Mechanical<br />
Engineers Association called<br />
on Minister for PHE, Irrigation<br />
and Flood Control Sham Lal<br />
Sharma and apprised him of the<br />
problems being faced <strong>by</strong> them.<br />
President of the<br />
Association, Er R K Kohli,<br />
highlighted the issues and<br />
demands such as creation of<br />
two posts of Chief Engineers<br />
(Mechanical) Hydraulic in<br />
Jammu Kashmir, cadre management<br />
control of mechanical<br />
engineers, fixing of responsi-<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: A religious<br />
congregation was held at Kumar Ji<br />
Geeta Satsang Ashram Muthi<br />
<strong>to</strong>day in which a large number of<br />
devotees and KP leaders <strong>to</strong>ok part.<br />
On the occasion rich tributes<br />
were paid <strong>to</strong> Swami Atma Ram Ji<br />
at Geeta Satsang Ashram <strong>to</strong>day<br />
where a Samadhi was also constructed<br />
on his name.<br />
Prominent among them<br />
included H L Chatta president<br />
ASKPC, Kundan Kashmiri, president<br />
KPC, Brij Lal Hali a prominent<br />
poet, P K Raina and Sheela<br />
Handoo.<br />
On the occasion Swami<br />
Som Nath, District President INTUC Udhampur addressing<br />
PHE employees rally at Udhampur on Saturday.<br />
PHE employees hold rally<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
UDHAMPUR, Feb 2: Water<br />
Works (PHE) Employees<br />
Association held a massive rally at<br />
Udhampur in which the employees<br />
complimented the Minister of<br />
PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control<br />
Sham Lal Sharma for issuing the<br />
transfer orders.<br />
The rally was led <strong>by</strong> Som Nath<br />
district president INTUC and vice<br />
president Water Works and PHE<br />
Employees Association.<br />
A delegation of the<br />
Association also called on<br />
Minister later and submitted a<br />
charter of demands <strong>to</strong> him highlighting<br />
their various problems<br />
and seeking their immediate<br />
redressal.<br />
Those who accompanied the<br />
delegation included Vijay Kumar,<br />
Suraj Parkash, Jagdish Magotra<br />
and Desh Kesar.<br />
The memorandum demanded<br />
release of PHE employees wages<br />
which they have not been paid for<br />
last 13 months and as a result of<br />
which their miseries have<br />
increased many fold. It also<br />
demanded holding of DPC for<br />
ordering promotions of the<br />
employees, appointment of new<br />
employees under CSS <strong>to</strong> run the<br />
PHE schemes and projects, providing<br />
the benefit of SRO 64 and<br />
bilities of Mechanical/ Civil<br />
engineers for smooth functioning<br />
of water supply and shifting<br />
of mechanical PHE Sub-<br />
Division Kishtwar <strong>to</strong> PHE<br />
Mechanical Sub Division<br />
Kathua.<br />
The Minister assured <strong>to</strong><br />
consider all the demands in due<br />
course of time.<br />
Prominent among those in<br />
the deputation, included Er N N<br />
Thussu, Er T R Sharma, Er<br />
Ajay Khajuria, Er A S<br />
Choudhary, Er Anoop Verma,<br />
Er Kuldip Sharma, Er Dalip<br />
Wali, Er R K Bhatti and Er<br />
Pankaj Sharma.<br />
Religious function held<br />
at Geeta Satsang Ashram<br />
Kumar Ji termed Swami Atma<br />
Ram Ji a great saint and spiritual<br />
personality who did a noble service<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Ashram and society.<br />
He urged the people <strong>to</strong> dedicate<br />
themselves <strong>to</strong> the service of<br />
the society and rid it from social<br />
evils. H L Chatta and Kundan<br />
Kashmiri also paid tributes <strong>to</strong><br />
Swami Ji.<br />
Later the Ashram felicitated<br />
Kundan Kashmiri and Tej Pandita,<br />
senior vice president KPC.<br />
The foundation of Samadhi<br />
was laid <strong>by</strong> Zonal Officer Muthi<br />
Camp.<br />
The devotees were served<br />
prashad after the function.<br />
regularization of employees working<br />
as consolidated/ community<br />
participation since 15 years,<br />
engagement of impreset estimates’<br />
workers and land donors in the<br />
department and enhancement of<br />
wages from Rs 125 <strong>to</strong> Rs 300 per<br />
day in view of sky rocketing prices<br />
of essential commodities.<br />
LMD realizes Rs<br />
17,000 from spare<br />
parts dealers<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SRINAGAR, Feb 2: Legal<br />
Metrology Department (LMD)<br />
penalized spare-parts dealers for<br />
smudging MRP accessories and<br />
recovered Rs 17,000 as penal sum<br />
from the defaulters.<br />
A spokesman of the department<br />
said that officers from<br />
Srinagar and Pulwama districts<br />
raided different establishments of<br />
spare-parts at Bye-pass and<br />
National Highway. He said it was<br />
found that some spare-part dealers<br />
are flouting the norms of<br />
Packaged Commodities rules <strong>by</strong><br />
smudging MRP on car accessories<br />
parts.<br />
He added that the team collected<br />
a composition sum of Rs<br />
17000 from the five erring traders.<br />
MLA Surjit Singh Slathia inaugurating exhibition-cum-sale<br />
at Vijaypur on Saturday.<br />
Exhibition-cum-sale of Khadi &<br />
Village Industries products commences<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SAMBA, Feb 2: Three days<br />
district level exhibition-cum-sale<br />
of khadi and village industries<br />
products organized <strong>by</strong> J&K Khadi<br />
and Village Industries Board<br />
(KVIB) commenced <strong>to</strong>day at<br />
Block Development Office,<br />
Vijaypur.<br />
The exhibition-cum-sale was<br />
inaugurated <strong>by</strong> MLA Vijaypur and<br />
Former Cabinet Minister Surjit<br />
Singh Slathia and District<br />
Development Commissioner<br />
Mubarak Singh.<br />
Fifteen stalls were set up <strong>by</strong><br />
the department <strong>to</strong> display the products<br />
manufactured <strong>by</strong> the KVIB<br />
unit holders. The main attractions<br />
were desert coolers, sewing<br />
machines, shoes, soft <strong>to</strong>ys, sanitary<br />
fitting, masala items, etc.<br />
Experts from different fields<br />
were also available <strong>to</strong> disseminate<br />
the information and <strong>to</strong> guide the<br />
youth for setting up their own<br />
enterprises/ income generating<br />
units.<br />
Addressing the gathering,<br />
Slathia called for a change in the<br />
mind set of the unemployed youth<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards entrepreneurship <strong>to</strong><br />
become job provides instead of job<br />
seekers.<br />
He added that such exhibitions<br />
besides encouraging the youth for<br />
setting up their income generating<br />
units help in cordial relationship<br />
between the department and the<br />
local people.<br />
Slathia directed the concerned<br />
officers <strong>to</strong> create awareness about<br />
different State and Centrally sponsored<br />
schemes and stressed upon<br />
the Panchs and Sarpanchs <strong>to</strong> render<br />
their services with zeal and<br />
dedication.<br />
Mubarak Singh impressed<br />
upon the officers present <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
that benefits of various development<br />
and welfare schemes reach <strong>to</strong><br />
the real beneficiaries.<br />
Earlier, Secretary/ CEO, KVIB<br />
presented a resume of activities of<br />
the board and informed that such<br />
exhibitions are organized every<br />
year.<br />
Among others present were<br />
Dy CEO KVIB Jammu Division,<br />
District Officer, KVIC, officers<br />
from civil administration,<br />
Sarpanchs and Panchs.<br />
LMD recovers Rs 29,300<br />
from defaulters<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
SAMBA, Feb 2: Legal<br />
Metrology Department (LMD)<br />
conducted inspection in various<br />
shops in tehsil Vijaypur.<br />
During the checking, nine<br />
challans were booked under<br />
Weights and Measures Act and<br />
a fine of Rs 29,300 was recovered<br />
from them.<br />
In one case, a fine of Rs<br />
20,000 was imposed on Bonny<br />
Ba<strong>by</strong> Care Private Limited,<br />
Noida for not mentioning the<br />
month and year of manufacturing/packing.<br />
As per handout issued,<br />
complaint was received with<br />
LMD, Vijaypur regarding non<br />
declaration of month and year<br />
of manufacture/packing on the<br />
kids feeding Bottle with<br />
Nipple of Bonny Ba<strong>by</strong> Care<br />
Private Limited, Noida.<br />
Accordingly, a team of<br />
LMD headed <strong>by</strong> Assistant<br />
Controller conducted an<br />
inspection and imposed a fine<br />
Post:- Principal<br />
Qualification/ Eligibility-<br />
(a) Graduate/ Post Graduate with NTT/B.Ed degree<br />
(b) Minimum three years teaching experience. Preferably at<br />
Army Public School/ Army Pre-Primary School.<br />
(c) Knowledge of computer.<br />
Minimum Age - 35 Years<br />
of Rs 20,000 on the company<br />
for not mentioning manufacturing/<br />
packaging date.<br />
Office bearers elected<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: A meeting<br />
of All J&K Sleeper Coach Buses'<br />
Owners' Union was held here<br />
<strong>to</strong>day under the chairmanship of<br />
MLC Davinder Singh Rana<br />
wherein they elected new office<br />
bearers of the union.<br />
During the meeting ,<br />
Sudershan Sharma was elected<br />
as chairman, Ravi Sharma as<br />
president, Chanchal Singh as<br />
senior vice-president, Narinder<br />
Gupta as vice-president, Mangat<br />
Ram as general secretary,<br />
Sukhdev Singh as joint secretary,<br />
Ashwani Bali as secretary and<br />
Ravinder Singh as cashier.<br />
While speaking on the occasion,<br />
Rana congratulated the<br />
newly elected members and<br />
expressed hope that they will<br />
provide the best service <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>urists.<br />
HPCL commissions one more agency<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
KATHUA, Feb 2: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation<br />
Limited (HPCL) has commissioned one more HP Gas agency<br />
namely Suvidha Gas Agency at Hiranagar.<br />
The agency will cater <strong>to</strong> the domestic as well as non-domestic<br />
needs of the consumers of the area.<br />
Ashwani Gupta, Regional Head, HPCL inaugurated the gas<br />
agency owned <strong>by</strong> Parshotam Kumar Salgotra. Senior Sales<br />
Officer Pardeep Khyalia, HPCL Finance Head, KL Kichloo and<br />
other distribu<strong>to</strong>rs of HP Gas and citizens were also present.<br />
Gupta appraised the gathering that this distribu<strong>to</strong>r will cater<br />
<strong>to</strong> more than 600 domestic consumers of Hiranagar <strong>to</strong>wn and<br />
adjoining rural areas.<br />
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NRHM PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT<br />
UNITS(KASHMIR DIVISION)<br />
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS<br />
NRHM Programme Management Units (Kashmir Division) welcomes<br />
Hon'ble Minister of State for Health (Independent charge) J&K, Jenab Shabir<br />
Ahmad Khan Saheb.<br />
We hope that the National Rural Health Mission(NRHM) shall reach new<br />
heights under your leadership and we shall strive <strong>to</strong> make our programme<br />
successful with missionary zeal and zest and there<strong>by</strong> providing accessible,<br />
affordable and accountable Health care services <strong>to</strong> the common masses in<br />
general and <strong>to</strong> the underprivileged sections of our society in particular.<br />
We hope that under your visionary approach, the Programme<br />
Management Units will be able <strong>to</strong> Sustain J&K on the No. 1 (One) position in<br />
primary Health Care which it has achieved for last two consecutive years.<br />
We thank our worthy Mission Direc<strong>to</strong>r, NRHM J&K, Dr. Yashpal Sharma<br />
who not only provided us the professional identity but also hiked the salary<br />
during his tenure keeping in view our committed hard work and dedication.<br />
NRHM Programme Management Unit (Kashmir Division) welcomes the<br />
Hon'ble Minister of State for Health (Independent Charge) and thanks<br />
Mission Direc<strong>to</strong>r, NRHM, J&K with the commitment that we will put our best<br />
<strong>to</strong> remain consistently working hard for the mission under your able professional<br />
persona.<br />
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(KASHMIR DIVISION)<br />
Sarpanchs stage protest<br />
at BDO office<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
KATHUA, Feb 2: The<br />
Panchs and Sarpanchs from<br />
Kathua and Barnoti blocks <strong>to</strong>day<br />
held protest demonstration outside<br />
the office of Block<br />
Development Office here <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Over a score of Sarpanchs,<br />
assisted <strong>by</strong> some Panchs <strong>to</strong>day<br />
assembled outside the office of<br />
BDO Kathua and held protest<br />
demonstration. They were raising<br />
slogans against the BDO and<br />
other officers alleging that<br />
Sarpanchs are not taken in<strong>to</strong><br />
confidence in any development<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Pradesh<br />
Youth Congress has condemned<br />
the incident of alleged attack<br />
and firing on the workers<br />
engaged at a tunnel near Nashri<br />
(Ba<strong>to</strong>te) <strong>by</strong> some hired goons of<br />
a private company on Friday.<br />
While condemning the incident,<br />
the PYC president Shah<br />
Nawaz Choudhary, vice president<br />
Parnav Shagotra and<br />
Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha<br />
president (PYC) Pankaj Basotra<br />
alleged that there was nexus<br />
between some officials of the<br />
Company working on the tunnel<br />
and some anti-social elements<br />
Representatives of Titan launching Trendz 2013 at Jammu on<br />
Saturday. -Excelsor/Rakesh<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong> Correspondent<br />
JAMMU, Feb 2: Titan Eye<br />
Plus which claims <strong>to</strong> be India's<br />
biggest eyewear retail chain<br />
makes a splash in the New Year<br />
with the launch of Trends 2013<br />
Collection. It caters <strong>to</strong> value<br />
conscious consumers who seek<br />
affordable yet stylish eyewear<br />
products.<br />
While Introducing the<br />
Trendz 2013 Omraj Sharma,<br />
Area Manager Titan Eye said<br />
``Eyewear is fast becoming an<br />
indispensable fashion accessory.<br />
We have always been committed<br />
<strong>to</strong> bringing the latest global<br />
fashion trends <strong>to</strong> Indian consumer<br />
at affordable prices and<br />
launched the Trendz collection<br />
of frames in August 2012 which<br />
received a fabulous response.<br />
This has encouraged us <strong>to</strong> introduce<br />
new styles under Trendz<br />
2013 <strong>to</strong> offer even more choice<br />
for consumers <strong>to</strong> select from.''<br />
He said the Eye Plus being a<br />
leader in the eyewear segment is<br />
focused on creating awareness<br />
related works or making plans<br />
<strong>by</strong> the Block officials. They<br />
alleged that on many occasions<br />
only MLA/ MLCs are consulted<br />
<strong>by</strong> the RDD officers while the<br />
Sarpanchs and other Panchs are<br />
ignored.<br />
After staging protest outside<br />
the office for sometime the agitating<br />
Sarpanchs then moved<br />
inside where the BDO assured<br />
them <strong>to</strong> look in<strong>to</strong> their demands<br />
and assured that while finalizing<br />
plans for their respective<br />
Panchayat Halqas, they will also<br />
be consulted.<br />
PYC condemns firing on<br />
workers <strong>by</strong> hired goons<br />
from outside. With this support<br />
of these goons the local workers<br />
are being harassed and victimized<br />
<strong>by</strong> the Company officials.<br />
The local workers are not<br />
allowed <strong>to</strong> raise their genuine<br />
cause and demands and these<br />
hired people treat them as bonded<br />
labourers.<br />
According full support <strong>to</strong> the<br />
local work force of Leigh<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Company, the PYC leaders<br />
urged the Labour Commissioner<br />
J&K and Minister in-charge<br />
Labour & Employment Ajay<br />
Sadhotra <strong>to</strong> immediately intervene<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the matter and protect<br />
the rights of the Labour force.<br />
Titan Eye Plus introduces<br />
Trendz 2013<br />
for the need of vision correction.<br />
To support this cause further<br />
they have launched a free online<br />
vision correction test which will<br />
help in tracking vision problems<br />
in your eyesight. To take the free<br />
online test, participants have <strong>to</strong><br />
visit the Titan Eye Plus website<br />
at www.titaneyeplus.com.<br />
He said all Titan Eye plus<br />
frames and lenses go through<br />
stringent checks <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
unparalleled standards of comfort<br />
and quality. In addition <strong>to</strong><br />
striking form, the consumer gets<br />
perfect functionality as well. All<br />
products come with a minimum<br />
warranty of six months he<br />
added.<br />
He said the hall mark of the<br />
project is that it consists of<br />
frames of both the single vision<br />
as well as the older cus<strong>to</strong>mer<br />
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU<br />
400 cases of crime against<br />
women disposed of<br />
last month: CJI<br />
PATIALA, Feb 2:<br />
Over 400 cases of crime<br />
against women, including rape<br />
cases, have been disposed of in<br />
trial courts across the country<br />
last month, Chief Justice of<br />
India Altamas Kabir said <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
There is need <strong>to</strong> pay more<br />
attention <strong>to</strong> crimes against<br />
women, elderly and children, the<br />
Chief Justice <strong>to</strong>ld the first convocation<br />
of the Rajiv Gandhi<br />
National Law University here.<br />
Fast-track courts are being set<br />
up in consultations with Central<br />
and state governments for expeditious<br />
disposal of cases, he said.<br />
Voicing concern over increasing<br />
cases of crime against<br />
women, Justice Kabir said High<br />
Courts have been asked <strong>to</strong> coordinate<br />
with state governments for<br />
infrastructure needed for setting<br />
up these special courts.<br />
Expressing concern over<br />
pendency of cases in the apex<br />
court, Justice Kabir said two<br />
more courts will be set up in the<br />
Supreme Court.<br />
He stressed the need for separate<br />
hearing of civil and criminal<br />
cases in the Supreme Court.<br />
Justice Kabir asked women<br />
<strong>to</strong> adopt law as a profession.<br />
He said there has been an<br />
increase in recent times in the<br />
number of women opting for a<br />
career in law.<br />
The convocation <strong>to</strong>ok place at<br />
the new campus of the university<br />
in Sidhuwal village.<br />
Some 173 students of the<br />
university were given degrees<br />
of BA, LLB, LLM and PhD.<br />
Chief Justice of Punjab and<br />
Haryana High Court A K Sikri was<br />
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2013 INTERNET EDITION : www.dailyexcelsior.com/magazine<br />
Last Governor of Gilgit<br />
O P Sharma<br />
There are numerous shining stars on<br />
the horizon of Jammu and Kashmir who<br />
have made rich contribution <strong>to</strong> the society.<br />
While many are still living and making<br />
their mark in various spheres of human<br />
activities and some have passed in<strong>to</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry,<br />
the EXCELSIOR, a leading newspaper<br />
has been putting focused light on<br />
them. Some illustrious sons of the soil <strong>by</strong><br />
their daring deeds and selfless service are<br />
just like beacon-light for the youngsters.<br />
One of such proud figures of Jammu<br />
and Kashmir was Brigadier Ghansar<br />
Singh (1895-1991), who strolled on the<br />
scene during a crucial period of this sensitive<br />
and strategic State’s his<strong>to</strong>ry. Being<br />
the first Graduate from the Rajput community,<br />
he had eventful career in the J&K<br />
State Force, as he was appointed on pivotal<br />
post of Governor of Gilgit during the<br />
critical period of August, 1947.<br />
Critical Assignment<br />
It may be noted that Gilgit area, having<br />
borders <strong>to</strong>uching Russia, China and newly<br />
created Pakistan, was also part of Jammu<br />
and Kashmir State but was on lease <strong>to</strong><br />
British India. And after lapse of British Paramouncy<br />
on August 1, 1947 the Gilgit area<br />
was reverted <strong>to</strong> the J&K State Brigadier<br />
Ghansar Singh was appointed <strong>by</strong> Maharaja<br />
Hari Singh as its Governor at a critical period<br />
of his<strong>to</strong>ry. The Governor found Gilgit in<br />
deep turmoil and due <strong>to</strong> Pak sponsored and<br />
British officers-aided rebellion of a section<br />
from the State Force, Ghansar Singh was<br />
captured and sent <strong>to</strong> Pakistan. Brig.<br />
Ghansar Singh was later released and he<br />
came back <strong>to</strong> Jammu and Kashmir.<br />
A detailed account of the events has been<br />
vividly narrated in the chapter titled “How<br />
Pakistan Occupied Gilgit-A First Hand<br />
Account” in the book “Maharaja Hari Singh”<br />
published in 1995 <strong>by</strong> Har Anand Publications,<br />
New Delhi. He has authored the book:<br />
“Gilgit Before 1947” published in 1983.<br />
Shiv Kumar Padha<br />
Topographically, Jammu and Kashmir is crown of<br />
mother India studded with beautiful gems like Jammu,<br />
Kashmir and Ladakh. The entire state, being hilly, has<br />
been gifted with many scenic sites in all the three regions<br />
like high snow clad mountains, green pastures, roaring<br />
water falls, meadows, vast stretches of snow and water<br />
and rattling brooks.<br />
Owing <strong>to</strong> natural beauty the whole of Kashmir region<br />
is called the Switzerland of India. The well developed<br />
and maintained mughal gardens, beautiful lakes,<br />
stretches of snow and other <strong>to</strong>urist places attract a vast<br />
number of <strong>to</strong>urists across the globe every year, but at<br />
the same time there is no dearth of picturesque landscapes,<br />
enchanting valleys, forest grooves, springs of<br />
clear and sweet water, cascades, and flora and fauna<br />
in Ladakh and Jammu regions of the state. Till now the<br />
world has been shown only the brighter side of the beautiful<br />
moon, while other side of it remained invisible <strong>to</strong> the<br />
world.<br />
Rajouri, Poonch, Bhaderwah, Kathua and other districts<br />
of Jammu region have numerous places which<br />
have immense <strong>to</strong>urist potential. A slight attention of the<br />
government <strong>to</strong>wards their development can help rejuvenate<br />
the <strong>to</strong>urist industry of the state and bring its economy<br />
again on the rails. Basohli and Bani tehsils of district<br />
Kathua are famous for the beauty bes<strong>to</strong>wed <strong>by</strong> the<br />
bountiful nature. With the completion of cable stayed<br />
bridge over river Ravi <strong>by</strong> the beginning of 2014, Basohli,<br />
which is the confluence of three states, will not only<br />
become the gate way of Jammu and Kashmir but will be<br />
known as the first <strong>to</strong>urist place on the threshold of Jammu<br />
and Kashmir with a number of other beautiful and<br />
exciting <strong>to</strong>urists spots en route Basohli, Bani, Bhaderwah<br />
road which have remained un noticed. On crossing<br />
the Ravi Bridge, one will find himself in a quite different<br />
world like the one experiences after crossing<br />
Jawahar tunnel. The vast stretch of 88 sq. kms. Ranjeet<br />
sagar lake below, the picturesque Basohli <strong>to</strong>wn surrounded<br />
<strong>by</strong> the Shivaliks, the old world known palaces,<br />
the fort shrine of Mata Chanchlo Devi, Sunan Ghat, the<br />
cool spot at the lower altitude, Dhar Mahanpur, Jaurian<br />
Mata shrine and the endless chain of many more places<br />
have remained hidden <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>urists and have never<br />
been brought in the lime light till date.<br />
Ranjeet Sagar Lake<br />
The 88 sq. kms. fresh water lake came in<strong>to</strong> existence<br />
as a result of ponding of the RS dam (Thein Dam). The<br />
back water of the lake surrounds Basohli from three sides<br />
which adds <strong>to</strong> the beauty of the <strong>to</strong>wn. There is a wide<br />
scope of developing back water <strong>to</strong>urism in the lake <strong>by</strong><br />
making arrangements for aquatic games, floating restaurants,<br />
shikaras, and house boats. A safe and protected<br />
bird sanctuary for the migra<strong>to</strong>ry birds along the sides of<br />
the lake can help save the rare and the endangered<br />
species of the birds. There is wide scope for opening<br />
training institute for rescue operations during water disasters<br />
and NCC naval wing for providing actual training<br />
instead of simulated <strong>to</strong> the cadets.<br />
Administrative Skill<br />
In an exclusive interview <strong>to</strong> EXCELSIOR,<br />
Surinder Singh emotionally talked about his<br />
father, Brig. Ghansar Singh’s repatriation<br />
from Pakistan via Suchetgarh border on January<br />
1, 1949. He recalled the re-union of<br />
family as a matter of fate and rejoicing as<br />
Brig Ghansar Singh continued his innings for<br />
over 42 years occupying important positions<br />
and rendering service <strong>to</strong> the society.<br />
Ghansar Singh’s other two elder sons<br />
Arjun Singh retired as Naval Commander,<br />
while as Brig B S Jamwal after retirement<br />
settled down in Noida while Surinder Singh<br />
is residing in Jammu.<br />
He became president of Dharmarth Trust<br />
in 1950 and remained on this post for long<br />
26 years and contributed <strong>to</strong> looking after the<br />
temples and shrines as also promoting the<br />
religious sentiments among the people. He<br />
had a brief stint in politics as well. During<br />
Lok Sabha elections in 1967 he got elected<br />
from Kathua-Udhampur-Doda constituency<br />
but soon resigned in favour of Dr. Karan<br />
Singh who later bagged this Lok Sabha seat.<br />
It is noteworthy that he remained as Member<br />
of Legislative Council and also served<br />
for a brief period as acting Chairman of the<br />
Upper House of the State Legislature. Born<br />
on January 21, 1895 in the family of Thakur<br />
Suram Singh in the village Raipur, <strong>10</strong> km<br />
north-west of Jammu city, he had his early<br />
education in Jammu and graduated in 1971<br />
from Prince of Wales College (now GGM<br />
Science College, Jammu) <strong>by</strong> earning the<br />
distinction of being the first graduate from<br />
the Rajput community. He was selected as<br />
Wazir Wazarat (Deputy Commissioner) in<br />
1919 but on completion of training, he was<br />
transferred <strong>to</strong> J&K State Forces on January<br />
20, 1920. Through dedication, loyalty and<br />
competence, he climbed the Army ladder<br />
and rose <strong>to</strong> become Brigadier in September,<br />
1934.<br />
Career in State Forces<br />
After commanding Kashmir Brigade<br />
(1934-38) and Jammu Brigade (1939-42),<br />
he was promoted as Brigadier General Staff<br />
Monuments<br />
The remains of Basohli palaces which had square<br />
turrets, open parapets, projecting windows, Chinese<br />
roofed balconies have been mentioned as the finest<br />
buildings in the east <strong>by</strong> the French traveler Vigne. If<br />
these ruinous palaces are properly preserved and maintained<br />
<strong>by</strong> the Archeological Department, they can still<br />
unveil many his<strong>to</strong>rical facts regarding the Dugaar State.<br />
Grade-I. This post he held till mid-1947 when<br />
he was chosen <strong>by</strong> Maharaja Hari Singh on<br />
July 1, 1947 as Governor of Gilgit area. He<br />
<strong>to</strong>ok over new assignment on August 1. After<br />
the passage of the Indian Independence Act,<br />
1947 <strong>by</strong> the British Parliament came <strong>to</strong> the<br />
creation of India and Pakistan as separate<br />
countries. The J&K State later had joined<br />
India <strong>by</strong> signing of Instrument of Accession<br />
<strong>by</strong> Maharaja Hari Singh on Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 27, 1947<br />
and this decision had the full support of the<br />
most popular leader Sheikh Mohammad<br />
Abdullah.<br />
Brig. Ghansar Singh was deeply moved <strong>by</strong><br />
the neglect and sufferings of ex-Faujis of<br />
Jammu and Kashmir and formed the J&K Ex-<br />
Servicemen Association for looking after their<br />
welfare. Years later this organization was rechristened<br />
as the J&K Ex-Service League.<br />
Social Services<br />
It is worth mentioning that he played a significant<br />
role in the setting up of Sainik School<br />
at Nagrota in 1972. This educational institution<br />
has come of age now and is imparting<br />
quality education <strong>to</strong> the students in this part<br />
of the country. The BGS Higher Secondary<br />
School, Barnai has also been set up in his<br />
memory and is being looked after <strong>by</strong> Vijay<br />
Singh grand son of Brig. Ghansar Singh.<br />
Replying <strong>to</strong> a question, Mr Surinder Singh<br />
said that his father was a strict disciplinarian,<br />
punctual in his work, a man of integrity<br />
and full of patriotism. He would always command<br />
respect <strong>by</strong> his fair deals and invariably<br />
taught moral values and discipline in the family.<br />
He remained a member of Anti-Corruption<br />
Committee for a short while.<br />
He under<strong>to</strong>ok several social <strong>reforms</strong>,<br />
especially related <strong>to</strong> the cause of widows<br />
and farmers. He was member of Backward<br />
Classes Committee set up following Gajendragadkar<br />
Commission’s recommendations.<br />
During 1976, age started telling on his<br />
health and he resigned from the presidentship<br />
of Dharmarth Trust. Thereafter, he<br />
led a retired life and breathed his last on January<br />
22, 1991.<br />
(Starline Syndicate Service)<br />
Starting light and sound program in the ruins based on<br />
the local themes can attract a good number of visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
from within an outside the state.<br />
Fort shrine of Mata Chanchlo Devi<br />
The fort which houses Mata Chanchlo Devi temple<br />
also was built <strong>by</strong> the Rajas of Pal dynasty of Basohli<br />
state on the peak of the hill which is highest among the<br />
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The fort shrine is encircled <strong>by</strong> the lake water from<br />
three sides and is situated in the middle of the thick<br />
forest which echoes with the crowing of fowls and<br />
cawing of peacocks. While standing on the view point<br />
of the fort, one can have a panoramic view of the <strong>to</strong>wn<br />
Basohli and that of RSD Lake below.<br />
A view of Ranjit Sagar Lake<br />
cled <strong>by</strong> lake water from three sides and is situated in<br />
the middle of the thick forest which echoes with the crowing<br />
of fowls and cawing of peacocks. While standing on<br />
the view point of the fort one can have panoramic view<br />
of the <strong>to</strong>wn Basohli and that of RSD Lake below. The<br />
view of the lake and that of the <strong>to</strong>wn from the fort at night<br />
hours resembles the one seen from the Shankeracharya<br />
temple of Srinagar. Providing Gandola service<br />
from the <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>to</strong> the fort, developing beautiful public park<br />
like the one at Bahu fort temple and arranging Para gliding<br />
sport from the heights of the fort can go a along way<br />
in promoting <strong>to</strong>urism in this part of the State.<br />
Dhar Mahan Pur<br />
Dhar Mahan Pur though a small village is known for<br />
its beautiful ridges, grooves of cheel trees, lush green<br />
steep pastures, springs of sweet water throughout the<br />
state. It is situated at a height of 4000 ft. from the sea<br />
level at the <strong>to</strong>p of one of the hills of Sivalik ranges. One<br />
can have the view of some of the froms of the Punjab at<br />
night time from this spot. Apart from the forest produces<br />
like resin, it is also known for milk and milk products like<br />
khoya and paneer. Pails of milk are supplied <strong>to</strong> the near<strong>by</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>wns from Dhar Mahanpur every day. If the scenic<br />
spots of the place are developed and <strong>to</strong>urists huts are<br />
constructed, then there will be addition of one more<br />
<strong>to</strong>urist spot in the vicinity of Basohli. Sunan Ghat presents<br />
a different soothing environment even during the<br />
scorching heat of summer. Though situated at a very low<br />
height Sunan Ghat is a small valley with a different pattern<br />
of seasons.<br />
Jourian Mata shrine<br />
Jourian Mata shrine is about 55 Kms. away from<br />
Basohli and is situated at a height of 6500 ft. from the<br />
sea level. The shrine gives an enchanting view with<br />
grooves of deodar and oak trees. The white sheep<br />
grazing on the steeps look like gems studded in the<br />
mountains. The sun and mist present a charming view<br />
when they play hide and seek during the day time.<br />
Lacs of devotees throng the shrine every year during<br />
the navratras every year. Constructing huts and developing<br />
a golf ground like the one at Naldheri in H.P. on<br />
the <strong>10</strong> Kms. long ridge will add one more feather in<br />
the cap of <strong>to</strong>urist department of Jammu And Kashmir<br />
State.<br />
Places like Bani, Panyalag, Dhagar, Dullangal,<br />
Lowang and Sarthal enroute Basohli, Bani, Bhaderwah<br />
road offer multi dimensional <strong>to</strong>urism which needs <strong>to</strong> be<br />
improved, developed, preserved and promoted. The<br />
state government will have <strong>to</strong> come out from the cocoon<br />
of Kashmir centric politics and work out new modalities<br />
<strong>to</strong> ensure balanced development of all the three regions<br />
of the state. Providing connectivity and developing new<br />
spots of <strong>to</strong>urism in Jammu and Ladakh regions, for<br />
which they have the capacity but remain un noticed, will<br />
rejuvenate the <strong>to</strong>urist industry of the state and forge better<br />
integrative atmosphere among the people.<br />
"Ghoongat ki aad mein dilber ka deedar adhoora<br />
rehta hai, jab tak na padey aashiq ki nazar shingar<br />
adhoora rehta hai'
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THIS WEEK FOR YOU<br />
FEB 03 — FEB 09, 2012<br />
1. ARIES<br />
Your financial condition will be strong this<br />
week, however same cannot be said of<br />
your health. Partnerships, both professional<br />
and personal, will flourish and<br />
you shall gain financially out of them.<br />
Travel is on the cards <strong>to</strong>o. Trips <strong>to</strong> distant<br />
lands will be far more rewarding than<br />
domestic trips. Good progress on the business front is<br />
also foreseen. Despite all this, the overall picture of your<br />
life may not seem rosy <strong>to</strong> you. Health concerns may<br />
plague you; you are advised <strong>to</strong> stick <strong>to</strong> the medications<br />
you might have been taking. A complete health check up<br />
is also advised, if need be, says Ganesha.<br />
2. TAURUS<br />
There are mixed fortunes ahead for you<br />
this week, says Ganesha..<br />
Professionally, you are doing quite well<br />
and functioning at the desired level.<br />
You may even win the accolades from<br />
your bosses. But, your focus should be<br />
more on your personal life, which needs<br />
delicate handling currently. You should avoid confrontations<br />
at any cost, and try your best <strong>to</strong> stay calm and<br />
composed. In addition <strong>to</strong> this, you need <strong>to</strong> brace up your<br />
<strong>to</strong>lerance levels, for there is not any other alternative<br />
present for you. Be patient and remaining silent should<br />
rather be your mantra for the week. This is definitely<br />
going <strong>to</strong> help your relationship, so the effort is worth the<br />
try.<br />
3. GEMINI<br />
This week, the luck will be in your favour,<br />
something which will let you go on unabated<br />
with all your activities with the least<br />
effort. There is a piece of advice from<br />
Ganesha, though - do not worry <strong>to</strong>o much<br />
about things; go with the flow. You need <strong>to</strong> get<br />
rid of this annoying habit of cooking up negative fantasies.<br />
While finances may cause you some concern at the beginning<br />
of the week, they would be in a far better shape, <strong>by</strong> the<br />
end of the week. Planetary configurations, though, indicate<br />
that you need <strong>to</strong> take some initiatives on the professional<br />
front. You may remain tense due <strong>to</strong> your health, but<br />
Ganesha assures that it is nothing serious and certainly not<br />
something worrying about much.<br />
4. CANCER<br />
There is a lesson in s<strong>to</strong>re for you this<br />
week - in order <strong>to</strong> get things done your<br />
way, you need <strong>to</strong> be a lot firmer with<br />
people, without letting your emotions<br />
come in the way. You will imbibe this lesson,<br />
and there will be a palpable change in<br />
your dealings with the people. Some people may perceive<br />
you as cold and brutal, but you have Ganesha's<br />
blessings on your side. Remember that this is not akin <strong>to</strong><br />
leaving your generosity behind - this is about practicality!<br />
Despite all this, emotions may run riot, leading <strong>to</strong> an<br />
inner turmoil. Take care, and try <strong>to</strong> focus on the job and<br />
goals at hand. If you happen <strong>to</strong> be married, the desire for<br />
physical intimacy will increase this week. In order <strong>to</strong> calm<br />
your emotions down, you may turn <strong>to</strong> spirituality or even<br />
occult sciences.<br />
5. LEO<br />
Since you have the habit of hogging in<br />
the limelight everywhere, you may feel<br />
insecure, when you observe that you are<br />
no longer getting the avid attention of others,<br />
this week. You may feel low on confidence,<br />
and wonder if your charm has evaporated. Don't<br />
worry, for all is not lost; it's a momentary phase. By the<br />
grace of Ganesha, you will be back in your beloved limelight<br />
<strong>by</strong> the weekend. Planetary configurations indicate<br />
that you will end up spending significant amount of money<br />
on entertaining people, but it will serve your purpose <strong>to</strong>o.<br />
At the beginning of the week, you may also feel a bit confused,<br />
but the clarity shall be regained, as the week progresses.<br />
Your near and dear ones will provide you with the<br />
much needed moral support.<br />
6. VIRGO<br />
The week is good <strong>to</strong> participate in<br />
recreational activities, meant <strong>to</strong> rejuvenate<br />
your body and spirit. But, before<br />
you take this well-deserved break-time<br />
out, you better finish off the small, yet nagging chores<br />
at home and work. These may include fixing up that<br />
broken tube-light or getting the plumbing done in your<br />
bathroom. Mundane? Yes, but very important! Post<br />
that, you can take your sweet time <strong>to</strong> relax. Overall, the<br />
time is not opportune <strong>to</strong> make long term plans, and it<br />
would be better, if you restrict your planning span <strong>to</strong><br />
not more than two weeks. On the social front, you will<br />
please everyone, given your charm. Just take care <strong>to</strong><br />
not offend anyone, as you go about preaching some<br />
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7. LIBRA<br />
Your creativity will be in its full swing, making<br />
you rather relish all the opportunities<br />
that come your way, both on public and<br />
private stage. You yearn <strong>to</strong> showcase it<br />
all, and you charm will be splendid! There<br />
is a sincere advice from Ganesha, though -<br />
go slow and remain extra careful, especially while driving<br />
or at public places. Besides, on a different plane al<strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
you may realise that getting peace of mind is of prime<br />
importance in life. Temptations are many, and you cannot<br />
fulfil all your desires; this feeling may momentarily disturb<br />
you. These temptations, however, are best avoided,<br />
reminds Ganesha. This will bring you the much-needed<br />
peace of mind.<br />
8. SCORPIO<br />
Emotions rule, as the week begins. Your<br />
intuition <strong>to</strong>o shall be very keen, bringing<br />
you an ethereal feeling in all you attempt.<br />
All this will make you long for a special<br />
someone who will be compassionate<br />
and caring enough. Turn <strong>to</strong> your loved<br />
ones, says Ganesha! On the flip side, this<br />
heightened sensitivity will also sensitise you <strong>to</strong> the surrounding<br />
negativities, leaving you slightly flustered. Keep<br />
your faith intact, and strive <strong>to</strong> replace the negativity with<br />
the positivity. The transit of Saturn and North Node<br />
through your sign, this time around may make you feel<br />
lethargic. Also, with the entry of Mars in Pisces will make<br />
you slightly careless or, shall we say ruthless, in love.<br />
Take care, and avoid hasty commitments, at all costs.<br />
Ensure that the person you choose is worthy of your love.<br />
9. SAGITTARIUS<br />
Stars send some love and romance your way. Time is also<br />
favourable for forging long-term bonds, especially<br />
marriage, says Ganesha. Besides, an<br />
enhanced level of commitment in an existing<br />
love relationship is likely. If nothing of<br />
that sort happens, you may also embark<br />
on a long-term academic/ educational journey<br />
- research, activities related <strong>to</strong> reading/<br />
writing all are likely. Amidst all this, your family affairs may<br />
take a back-seat. You will also be overtaken <strong>by</strong> wanderlust,<br />
and it is likely that you would not be able <strong>to</strong> resist the temptation<br />
of visiting new places and exploring their culture, even<br />
if it means an additional financial burden. Generally speaking,<br />
the time is meant <strong>to</strong> be full-on fun! Make most of this rare<br />
time.<br />
<strong>10</strong>. CAPRICORN<br />
You begin the week on a calm note, preferring<br />
<strong>to</strong> keep <strong>to</strong> yourself. This low-key approach<br />
may surprise some people, but their reaction<br />
is unlikely <strong>to</strong> bring a change in your<br />
mood. As you retreat <strong>to</strong> this shell of<br />
yours, do take time out for introspection<br />
and self-assessment, reminds Ganesha.<br />
And, as you regard the current situation in your<br />
life, remain objective and firm. Financial and family matters,<br />
<strong>by</strong> the way, may become bothersome, around this<br />
time. However, as the week progresses, you shall see<br />
your efficiency surging, something that will help you clear<br />
off all the pending tasks, and focus your energies on<br />
attaining new goals. Once your hands are free, you will<br />
start planning for your immediate future. Travel is on the<br />
cards!<br />
11. AQUARIUS<br />
This week you may vie for space, both in your office and<br />
at home. You will sense the negative vibes in<br />
the atmosphere, and will be unable <strong>to</strong> perform<br />
at the desired level. Ganesha advises<br />
you <strong>to</strong> keep your cool, and not <strong>to</strong> get<br />
involved in any kind of arguments with<br />
your bosses or seniors. Same goes for your<br />
home life; avoid clashes with the elderly. What<br />
shall be truly frustrating for you now - is the fact that<br />
despite your high confidence, you may be unable <strong>to</strong> move<br />
things forward. However, one of your juniors may take<br />
charge of the situation, and will rescue you from this mess.<br />
Another bit of advice from Ganesha is not <strong>to</strong> express bitter<br />
words for anyone, no matter what and how much the<br />
provocation.<br />
12. PISCES<br />
The week brings for you a mixed bag of fortunes. While things<br />
at the home will be happy, leaving you contended,<br />
they may not be the same at the work<br />
place. You may be loaded with work, and the<br />
pressure <strong>to</strong> meet the looming deadlines may<br />
leave you stressed. However, Ganesha<br />
advises you <strong>to</strong> not <strong>to</strong> vent your frustration on<br />
your near and dear ones. By the mid week, the<br />
work pressure may take a <strong>to</strong>ll on you so much that<br />
you may contemplate taking a leave or a break. You may even<br />
become bitter about your luck not supporting you. Relax and<br />
count your blessings, instead of your troubles, reminds<br />
Ganesha. Shun negative thoughts, and things shall get better<br />
immediately!<br />
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G V Joshi<br />
The Internet, a revolutionary communications<br />
system used daily <strong>by</strong> billions<br />
of people the world over, turned<br />
30 .The computer network officially<br />
began functioning when it fully substituted<br />
previous networking systems<br />
Jan 1, 1983.<br />
On that day, it was for the first time<br />
that the American army switched <strong>to</strong><br />
use of the Internet pro<strong>to</strong>col suite<br />
(IPS) communications system, which<br />
paved the way for the arrival of the<br />
World Wide Web (www).<br />
Based on designs <strong>by</strong> Welsh scientist<br />
Donald Davies, the Arpanet net-<br />
work began as a military project in the<br />
late 1960s.It was developed at many<br />
American universities, including the<br />
University of California - Los Angeles<br />
(UCLA) and the Stanford Research<br />
Institute.<br />
Shri. Abhay Bhushan one of the<br />
first computer science graduates<br />
from the Indian Institute of Technology,<br />
(IIT) Kanpur, has done pioneering<br />
work in the development of the<br />
ARPAnet , He was recognized for his<br />
contributions in 1994 at the 25th<br />
anniversary celebration of the<br />
ARPAnet.<br />
In 1973, work on the IPS and<br />
Transmission Control Pro<strong>to</strong>col (TCP)<br />
technology began. The new systems<br />
made sure that the network was not<br />
exposed <strong>to</strong> a single point of failure.<br />
By Jan 1 1983, the substitution of the<br />
older system for the new Internet pro<strong>to</strong>col<br />
had been completed and the<br />
Internet was born.<br />
British computer scientist Tim<br />
Berners-Lee later used it <strong>to</strong> host a<br />
system of interlinked hypertext documents<br />
in 1989, known as the World<br />
Wide G V Joshi writes on science<br />
issues Web.<br />
On Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 4, 1957, the Russians<br />
launched Sputnik, man’s first foray<br />
in<strong>to</strong> outer space, and the U.S. government<br />
got worried about the Russians’<br />
ability <strong>to</strong> launch a satellite, as<br />
the same technology could be used<br />
<strong>to</strong> drop a nuclear weapon on America.<br />
The then President Eisenhower<br />
immediately created the Advanced<br />
Research Projects Agency (ARPA)<br />
an aggressive military campaign –<br />
cold war - <strong>to</strong> compete with and surpass<br />
the Soviet activities. ARPA was<br />
the U.S. government’s research<br />
agency for all space and strategic<br />
missile research for some years.<br />
NASA was formed in 1958, and the<br />
activities of ARPA moved away from<br />
aeronautics and focused mainly on<br />
computer science and information<br />
processing.<br />
One of ARPA’s goals was <strong>to</strong> connect<br />
mainframe computers at different<br />
universities around the country<br />
and the defence establishments, so<br />
that they would be able <strong>to</strong> communicate<br />
with each other quickly in case<br />
of a war, using a common language<br />
and a common pro<strong>to</strong>col. Thus was<br />
born the ARPAnet - the world’s first<br />
multiple-site computer network in<br />
1969. The original ARPAnet eventually<br />
grew in<strong>to</strong> the Internet.<br />
The Internet has a number of possible<br />
‘birthdays’. On September 2,<br />
1969, Len Kleinrock, a computer scientist<br />
and his team at the University<br />
of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)<br />
- the midwives for the Internet - connected<br />
two computers kept side <strong>by</strong><br />
side with a short cable. The data<br />
these computers exchanged was tiny<br />
and meaningless - merely a test message<br />
- but it prepared the ground that<br />
eventually grew in<strong>to</strong> the Internet.<br />
About a month later on Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
29, 1969, the UCLA computer was<br />
connected <strong>to</strong> one at Stanford<br />
Research Institute (SRI), Palo Al<strong>to</strong>,<br />
California and the first message ever<br />
<strong>to</strong> be sent on the Internet was sent<br />
successfully from UCLA <strong>to</strong> SRI.<br />
When it comes <strong>to</strong> the birth of the<br />
Internet, Jan. 1, 1983, also has its<br />
supporters. On that date, the American<br />
National Science Foundation’s<br />
SPORTS SPHERE<br />
Born on March 9, 1990 in India, Shami Ahmed is<br />
an International cricketer who plays for Bengal in<br />
domestic cricket. He is a right-arm medium-fast<br />
bowler. He is currently a part of Kolkata Knight<br />
Riders squad in the Indian Premier League.<br />
A medium-pacer from Amroha UP, Shami Ahmed<br />
made his first-class debut in 20<strong>10</strong> against Assam,<br />
picking up three wickets. He has enjoyed more success<br />
in the domestic Twenty20 format, having<br />
played eight games, picking up 14 wickets with a<br />
best haul of 4 for 24. He was signed <strong>by</strong> Kolkata<br />
Knight Riders for the 2011 Indian Premier League<br />
In the aftermath of good performance in the domestic season, he was<br />
selected for the West Indies-bound India A squad in 2012. He shared a match<br />
winning partnership of 73 runs for the <strong>10</strong>th wicket with Cheteshwar Pujara during<br />
India A's unofficial Test match against the West Indies A in June 2012.<br />
In Ranji Trophy 2012-13 match against Hyderabad in a green <strong>to</strong>p at Eden<br />
Gardens, he <strong>to</strong>ok 4/36 and 6/71, and scored 15* from 6 balls in the 2nd innings<br />
<strong>to</strong> help his side win the match <strong>by</strong> 4 wickets, along with Wriddhiman Saha. He<br />
also <strong>to</strong>ok 7/79 and 4/72 against Madhya Pradesh at the Holkar Cricket<br />
Stadium in Indore in Ranji Trophy 2012-13, but in spite of that his side lost the<br />
match <strong>by</strong> 138 runs. It included a hat-trick in the 1st innings <strong>to</strong> wipe out the tail.<br />
International Career<br />
As a result of his good performances in the domestic matches, Shami<br />
Ahmed was selected for India's ODI series against Pakistan replacing his<br />
Bengal teammate Ashok Dinda and subsequently made his debut in the third<br />
ODI at Delhi on January 6, 2013. He returned tidy figures of 1/23 from 9 overs<br />
in a low-scoring game that India won <strong>by</strong> <strong>10</strong> runs.<br />
Identify the Player:<br />
Write a brief description<br />
about him in 250 words.<br />
QUESTIONS OF THIS WEEK:<br />
1. Who scored century for India in the opening match of the Women's World Cup recently?<br />
2. Name the skater from J&K who blossomed in the 58th National School Games held at Delhi<br />
recently?<br />
3. Which team Parvez Rasool will represent in the warm up game against Australia <strong>to</strong> be played<br />
on February 12-13, 2013?<br />
4. Who is Parupalli Kashyap?<br />
5. On which dates India A will play against Australia in the warm-up game?<br />
ANSWERS OF THE LAST WEEK:<br />
1. Anil Kumble 2. 56 runs 3. MS Dhoni 4. PG Law and GDC Samba 5.29 wickets.<br />
The best entry of this week was received from Amit Sharma of Pouni Chak, Goumanasa Road,<br />
Jammu.<br />
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Jammu, Paras Gupta of Talab Tilloo, Jammu, Sanjay Dhar of H No 3, Upper Lakshmi Nagar,<br />
Sarwal, Jammu, Sunil Safaya of New Plot Jammu and Rakesh Sam<strong>by</strong>al of Samba.<br />
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— Rajesh Dhar<br />
university network, a precursor <strong>to</strong> the<br />
World Wide Web (WWW), became<br />
operational.<br />
A strange mixture of American<br />
Army’s money, developments in computer<br />
science and engineering as<br />
well as scientific expertise slowly<br />
brought on the ARPAnet or Internet,<br />
as we know <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Internet is the short form for International<br />
network and is considered<br />
as a proper noun. It is international<br />
because it is a global network connecting<br />
millions of computers. More<br />
than 130 countries including India are<br />
linked in<strong>to</strong> exchanges of data, news<br />
and opinions.<br />
Use of the term “Internet” <strong>to</strong><br />
describe a single global network of<br />
computers originated in December<br />
1974 with the publication of the first<br />
full specification of Transmission<br />
Control Pro<strong>to</strong>col (TCP) that was written<br />
<strong>by</strong> Vincent Cerf, Carl Sunshine<br />
and Yogen Dalal, an Indian computer<br />
engineer from Indian Institute of<br />
Technology (IIT) Mumbai and Ph. D<br />
in computer science from Stanford<br />
University, California No one person<br />
invented the Internet. It was a collaborative<br />
effort.<br />
Leonard Kleinrock was the first <strong>to</strong><br />
publish a paper about the idea of<br />
packet switching, which is essential<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Internet. He did so in 1961.<br />
J.C.R. Licklider was the first <strong>to</strong><br />
describe an Internet-like worldwide<br />
network of computers, in 1962. He<br />
called it the “Galactic Network.”<br />
Larry G. Roberts created the first<br />
functioning long-distance computer<br />
networks in 1965 and designed the<br />
Advanced Research Projects Agency<br />
Network (ARPAnet), the seed from<br />
which the modern Internet grew, in<br />
1966.<br />
Bob Kahn and Vincent Cerf invented<br />
the TCP which moves data on the<br />
modern Internet, in 1972 and 1973. If<br />
any two people “invented the Internet,”<br />
it was Kahn and Cerf - but they<br />
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MAGAZINE<br />
Internet is 30 years old<br />
On Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 4, 1957, the Russians<br />
launched Sputnik, man’s first foray in<strong>to</strong><br />
outer space, and the U.S. government got<br />
worried about the Russians’ ability <strong>to</strong><br />
launch a satellite, as the same technology<br />
could be used <strong>to</strong> drop a nuclear<br />
weapon on America.<br />
Rahul Jandial<br />
Keeping their commitment and tradition<br />
of giving Jammuites a continuous<br />
change, this time they have come<br />
up with a unique upscale casual dining<br />
restaurant "The Terrace" Sky Lounge<br />
.The restaurant opened on 26th January<br />
2013 and located at 06th floor with<br />
an idea <strong>to</strong> provide Jammuites an<br />
exceptional dining experience. To consistently<br />
exceed the ever increasing<br />
expectations, they have tried <strong>to</strong> present<br />
the people of Jammu out of the<br />
world experience, the unique ambience<br />
and contemporary style with the<br />
joy of new concept in fine dining.<br />
"The Terrace" Sky Lounge is the<br />
first of its kind in India with an unique<br />
concept "Roll A Roof", a system in<br />
which the restaurant can open or close<br />
<strong>to</strong> sky with just a press of a but<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
The Terrace will deliver an authentic<br />
yet innovative restaurant, with a<br />
mean that honors tradition while reinventing<br />
it, elegant and comfortable<br />
with a sumptuous décor awash in the<br />
hue's of Indian signature, hip but<br />
accessible, with a vibrant Terrace<br />
Restaurant where sophistication<br />
meshes seamlessly with style.<br />
They believe a restaurant should<br />
live up <strong>to</strong> its name, it is after all, a place<br />
<strong>to</strong> have an unforgettable experience<br />
have publicly stated that “no one person<br />
or group of people” invented the<br />
Internet.<br />
Sometimes referred <strong>to</strong> as a “network<br />
of networks,” the Internet<br />
became visible <strong>to</strong> the general public<br />
in the early 1990s. By the beginning<br />
of the 21st century approximately 360<br />
million people, or roughly 6 percent of<br />
the world’s population, were estimated<br />
<strong>to</strong> have access <strong>to</strong> the Internet. It is<br />
widely assumed that at least half of<br />
the world’s population will have some<br />
form of Internet access <strong>by</strong> 2015.<br />
All good things also have some<br />
holes and the Internet is not an excep-<br />
tion.<br />
The pornographic content is a<br />
sure hazard for children and adolescents.<br />
In case you have a personal<br />
computer or a lap<strong>to</strong>p at home with the<br />
Internet facility, use some locking<br />
device like a ‘password’, so that no<br />
one can use the computer in your or<br />
your spouse’s absence.<br />
Keep a watch while your children<br />
are using the Internet for doing their<br />
homework.<br />
The problem is not yet serious in<br />
India because computers are still<br />
expensive and beyond the reach of<br />
the common man. However, it will<br />
assume the form of an epidemic with<br />
rising incomes. It is better <strong>to</strong> be forewarned<br />
and forearmed.<br />
The world has definitely changed<br />
due <strong>to</strong> the Internet’s ability <strong>to</strong> communicate<br />
with ease from practically any location.<br />
In a few short decades, the internet<br />
has grown from a network of a few<br />
dozen computers <strong>to</strong> practically connecting<br />
the entire world’s population.<br />
These last 20 years have seen<br />
tremendous growth, what the Internet<br />
has in s<strong>to</strong>re for the next 20 years<br />
is any body’s guess... Today, the<br />
Internet is a part of every sphere of<br />
life. Looking at the wide range of the<br />
positive effects of Internet, it is sure<br />
<strong>to</strong> reign in future <strong>to</strong>o!<br />
Grill Restaurant with a<br />
"Roll A Roof" Concept<br />
and a place where there patrons<br />
should feel relax in tastefully done<br />
ambience after hectic day at work.<br />
The Terrace will be showcasing<br />
wide range of Vegetarian and Non vegetarian<br />
kebabs & curries. Unlimited<br />
kebabs straight from the griddle/tandoor<br />
will be served on table followed<br />
<strong>by</strong> lavish spread.<br />
The menu is steeped in Indian tradition<br />
& is presented in an approachable<br />
and informal setting. Initially<br />
Chef's "simple, yet elegant" Indian cui-<br />
sine will feature the natural beauty of<br />
local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients<br />
in an appropriate and sumptuous<br />
manner<br />
Show casting the best ingredients<br />
& the traditional techniques of making<br />
kebabs & curries is the overwhelming<br />
inspiration behind opening of "The Terrace".<br />
The Terrace is 1<strong>10</strong> seat dinning<br />
room and it gives the perfect feel of<br />
rich nature and environment and at the<br />
same time a sumptuous food with it.<br />
Initially they will operate only in<br />
evening hours.<br />
Creating a charismatic experience,<br />
"The Terrace" sky lounge is inviting<br />
everyone <strong>to</strong> a spellbinding rendezvous<br />
with kebab & curries.<br />
Edited <strong>by</strong>: Neeraj Rohmetra, E-mail: neerajr@dailyexcelsior.com
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The Bhagavad Gita clearly mentions in<br />
verse 29 of Chapter IV, the theory of Kriya<br />
Yoga, the technique of God -communion<br />
that Lahiri Mahasaya gave <strong>to</strong> the world in<br />
the nineteenth century. Kriya Yoga<br />
Pranayama or life control teaches man <strong>to</strong><br />
untie the cord of breath that binds the soul<br />
<strong>to</strong> the body, thus scientifically empowering<br />
the soul <strong>to</strong> fly from the bodily cage in<strong>to</strong><br />
the skies of omnipresent Spirit, and come<br />
back, at will, in<strong>to</strong> the little cage. Thus <strong>by</strong><br />
Kriya Yoga Pranayama or life control the<br />
soul can be released from identification<br />
with the body and united <strong>to</strong> Spirit.<br />
Pranayama is derived from two Sanskrit<br />
words ---prana (Life) and ayama<br />
(control). Pranayama is therefore life control<br />
and not "breathe control". The broadest<br />
meaning of the word prana is force or<br />
energy. In this sense, the universe is filled<br />
with prana; all creation is a manifestation<br />
of force, a play of force. Everything that<br />
was, is, or shall be, is nothing but the different<br />
modes of expression of that universal<br />
force. The universal prana is thus the<br />
Para-Prakrati (pure nature), the immanent<br />
energy or force which is derived from the<br />
Infinite Spirit and which permeates and<br />
sustains the universe.<br />
This present Gita verse deals with two<br />
specific functions of life force in its differentiations<br />
as prana and apana . There are<br />
two main currents in the body. One, the<br />
apana current, flows from the point<br />
between the eyebrows <strong>to</strong> the coccyx. This<br />
downwardly flowing current distributes<br />
itself through the coccyx center <strong>to</strong> the sensory<br />
and mo<strong>to</strong>r nerves and keeps the consciousness<br />
of man delusively tied <strong>to</strong> the<br />
body. The apana current is restless and<br />
engrosses man in sensory experiences.<br />
The other main current is that of prana,<br />
which flows from the coccyx <strong>to</strong> the point<br />
between eyebrows .The nature of this current<br />
is calm; it withdraws inwardly the<br />
devotees attention during sleep or in the<br />
wakeful state, and in meditation unites the<br />
soul with Spirit in the Kutastha Center in<br />
the brain . There is thus an opposite pull<br />
exercised <strong>by</strong> the downwardly flowing current<br />
(apana)and the upwardly flowing current<br />
(apana). Human consciousness is<br />
pulled downward or upward <strong>by</strong> the tug-of<br />
-war between these two currents <strong>to</strong> bind<br />
or release the soul.<br />
From the opposite pulls of the prana<br />
and apana currents in the spine, the<br />
inhalations and exhalations of breath are<br />
born . When the prana current goes<br />
upward, it pulls the vital breath laden with<br />
oxygen in<strong>to</strong> the lungs. There prana quickly<br />
distills a quantity of necessary life force<br />
from the electronic and lifetronic composition<br />
of the oxygen a<strong>to</strong>ms. The refined<br />
energy is sent <strong>by</strong> the prana current <strong>to</strong> all<br />
bodily cells. Without such replenishment<br />
of pure life force, the cell would be powerless<br />
<strong>to</strong> carry on their physiological functions;<br />
they would die. The life energy distilled<br />
from the oxygen also helps <strong>to</strong> reinforce<br />
the life-force centers in the spine and<br />
at the point between the eyebrows, and<br />
the main reservoir of life energy in the<br />
cerebrum. The surplus oxygen from the<br />
Gauri Chabbra<br />
A picture tells a s<strong>to</strong>ry, they say, A pho<strong>to</strong>graph<br />
is worth a thousand words. It isa powerful mediumIt<br />
can make you smile; sober you down, make<br />
you laugh, make you excited. In short, it can tell<br />
a s<strong>to</strong>ry. If you think you can weave a s<strong>to</strong>ry through<br />
an image then pho<strong>to</strong>graphy is the best career for<br />
you. It is a medium of self-expression. The eye of<br />
a pho<strong>to</strong>grapher is what makes a pho<strong>to</strong>graph.<br />
If pho<strong>to</strong>graphy is your avocation, you can make<br />
it in<strong>to</strong> a profitable vocation. With the development<br />
of communication in India, the advertising industry<br />
and the fashion industry have grown and with<br />
the media boom, digital pho<strong>to</strong>graphy is now a profession<br />
which has a great commercial value. It has<br />
become an important part of both print and electronic<br />
media. Pho<strong>to</strong>graphyasacareer in India<br />
offers a plethora of opportunities and an escalating<br />
growth trajec<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
Education Qualifications and skillset:<br />
There are no specific academic requirements<br />
for full time courses; however, candidates who<br />
have passed <strong>10</strong>+2 are eligible for a degree/diploma/certificate<br />
course in this field. Various colleges<br />
across India offer pho<strong>to</strong>graphyasa subject. Are<br />
you creative and imaginative? Do you have an<br />
eye for aesthetic detail and composition? Do you<br />
enjoy presenting things visually and communicating<br />
ideas <strong>to</strong> others through pho<strong>to</strong>graphs? Is pho<strong>to</strong>graphy<br />
more than a hob<strong>by</strong> <strong>to</strong> you and do you<br />
feel a ripple of excitement when you imagine displaying<br />
your art <strong>to</strong> others? If your answer <strong>to</strong> all<br />
these questions is yes, then this passion can offer<br />
you a lot as a profession.For pho<strong>to</strong>graphyasacareer,<br />
one needs <strong>to</strong> have that extra quality, an interest<br />
in visuals; one must be creative and be able<br />
<strong>to</strong> communicate s<strong>to</strong>ries and ideas through pho<strong>to</strong>graphs.<br />
Career Cursor:<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy involves both variety and assortment<br />
as far as forking pathways of career options<br />
are concerned. You may make a mark for yourself<br />
in the following fields:<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>journalism:<br />
As a pho<strong>to</strong>journalist or a press pho<strong>to</strong>grapher,<br />
SACRED SPACE<br />
KRIYA YOGA<br />
inhaled breath is carried <strong>by</strong> the blood<br />
throughout the body ,where it is utilized <strong>by</strong><br />
the five vital pranas in various physiological<br />
processes. It is thus said that the<br />
human breath knots the soul <strong>to</strong> the body<br />
.It is the process of exhalation and inhalation<br />
resulting from the two opposite spinal<br />
currents that gives man perception of<br />
external world. The dual breath is the<br />
s<strong>to</strong>rm that creates form-waves (sensations)<br />
in the lake of the mind. These sensations<br />
also produce body consciousness<br />
and duality and thus obliterate the unified<br />
soul consciousness. Yogis therefore reasoned<br />
that if the body did not decay and<br />
<strong>to</strong>xins did not collect in the cells ,breathing<br />
would not be required; that scientific<br />
mastery of breath <strong>by</strong> preventing decay in<br />
the body would make the flow of breath<br />
unnecessary and provide control over life<br />
and death. From this intuitive perception<br />
of the ancient rishis came the science and<br />
art of pranayama, life -control. Pranayama<br />
is suggested <strong>by</strong> the Bhagavad Gita as<br />
a universally suitable method for man <strong>to</strong><br />
use <strong>to</strong> release his soul from the bondage<br />
of breath.<br />
Kriya Yoga pranayama s<strong>to</strong>ps the bodily<br />
decay associated with apana , manifest<br />
in the exhaling breath ,<strong>by</strong> fresh oblations<br />
of life force or prana, distilled from the<br />
inhaling breath. This practice enables the<br />
devotee <strong>to</strong> dispel the illusion of growth and<br />
decay of the body as flesh; he then realizes<br />
it as made of lifetrons. The body of<br />
the Kriya Yogi is recharged with extra energy<br />
distilled from breath and reinforced <strong>by</strong><br />
the tremendous dynamo of energy generated<br />
in the spine; the decay of bodily tissues<br />
decreases .This lessens and ultimately<br />
makes unnecessary the bloodcleansing<br />
function of the heart. When the<br />
pulsating life of the heart pump becomes<br />
quiet, owing <strong>to</strong> non pumping of venous<br />
blood, exhalation and inhalation are no<br />
longer needed. The life force, which was<br />
you will be required <strong>to</strong> supply pictures <strong>to</strong> national<br />
and local press. You need <strong>to</strong> have journalistic<br />
qualities and must know what makes a good news<br />
picture besides being able <strong>to</strong> write captions, have<br />
good communication skills and be able <strong>to</strong> work<br />
with reporters. This kind of pho<strong>to</strong>graphy is best<br />
done instinctively. Hence, you need <strong>to</strong> be spontaneous<br />
and know what kind of a picture would best<br />
illustrate your article. If you are adventurous and<br />
willing <strong>to</strong> work under difficult conditions when<br />
needed, you can be the best pho<strong>to</strong> journalist.<br />
Nature and wildlife pho<strong>to</strong>graphy:<br />
Much doth my heart <strong>to</strong> think, what man hath<br />
made of Man. In this world, when everyone is<br />
lamenting about the depletion of Mother Nature,<br />
you can revive the love for Nature <strong>by</strong> being a<br />
Nature Pho<strong>to</strong>grapher. You can capture the perfect<br />
sunsets and waterfalls in your camera then<br />
this is definitely an option that you could consider.As<br />
a Nature and wild life pho<strong>to</strong>grapher, you will<br />
taking pho<strong>to</strong>graphs of animals, birds, plants and<br />
landscapes. If you love adventure and enjoy taking<br />
pictures of trees, sunsets, lakes, etc., capture<br />
the animal kingdom and plant life in its most natural<br />
and habitual form. This kind of pho<strong>to</strong>graphy<br />
is a part of Nature pho<strong>to</strong>graphy which also covers<br />
landscapes and scenery<br />
Fashion pho<strong>to</strong>graphy:<br />
To be a part of this glitzy and glamorous world,<br />
you must have knowledge about latest fashion trends<br />
and you should be willing <strong>to</strong> be experimental and creative.It<br />
is the field where one works for fashion houses,<br />
designers or individual models. With the boom in<br />
the fashion industry the demand for fashion pho<strong>to</strong>graphers<br />
is high<br />
Event Management and wedding pho<strong>to</strong>graphy:<br />
This includes taking pictures of people individually<br />
or in groups. You can either work for someone<br />
or work in a studio of your own.The subjects<br />
range from children <strong>to</strong> pets, functions <strong>to</strong> social<br />
events etc. You can also specialize as wedding<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>graphers.<br />
Forensic Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy<br />
Forensic pho<strong>to</strong>graphy rings a bell about crime<br />
patrol. You would be required <strong>to</strong> click pho<strong>to</strong>graphs<br />
at crime scenes from all possible angles with great<br />
emphasis on details in order <strong>to</strong> help the police or<br />
detective agencies.<br />
Freelancing<br />
To be working as a freelancer, you need <strong>to</strong><br />
have great management skills and the ability <strong>to</strong><br />
work independently. You might not know where<br />
the next job is coming from andthere will be the<br />
hassles of keeping accounts. But, you can beyour<br />
own boss and find, shoot and sell your own<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>graphs.<br />
Scientific Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy<br />
As a scientific pho<strong>to</strong>grapher, you need <strong>to</strong> be a<br />
part of scientific publications and research reports.<br />
dissipated in cellular, nervous, respira<strong>to</strong>ry,<br />
and heart action, withdraws from<br />
the external senses and organs and<br />
unites with the current in the spine .The<br />
Kriya Yogi then learns how <strong>to</strong> commingle<br />
the upward flowing life current<br />
(prana) in<strong>to</strong> the downwardly flowing<br />
current (apana) and commingle the<br />
downwardly flowing current (apana)<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the upwardly flowing current<br />
(prana). He thus neutralizes the dual<br />
movement, and <strong>by</strong> will power withdraws<br />
both currents in<strong>to</strong> one revealing<br />
sphere of spiritual light at the point<br />
between the eyebrows. This light of<br />
pure life energy scintillates from the<br />
cerebrospinal centers directly <strong>to</strong> all the<br />
bodily cells, magnetizing them, arresting<br />
decay and growth ,and making<br />
them vitally self-sustained, independent<br />
of breath or any external source of<br />
life. So long as this light is flowing up<br />
and down as the two battling currents<br />
of prana and apana ----the breaths of<br />
inhalation and exhalation ---they lend<br />
their life and light <strong>to</strong> the sensory perceptions<br />
,and <strong>to</strong> the mortal processes<br />
of growth and decay . But when the<br />
Yogi can neutralize the downward and<br />
upward pull of the spinal currents, and<br />
can withdraw all life force from the senses<br />
and sensory mo<strong>to</strong>r nerves, and can<br />
keep the life force still at the point between<br />
the eyebrows, the cerebral light gives the<br />
yogi life control or power over prana (Kriya<br />
Yoga pranayama). Life force withdrawn<br />
from the senses becomes concentrated<br />
in<strong>to</strong> a steady inner light in which Spirit and<br />
Its Cosmic Light are revealed.<br />
When breath ceases in the Kriya Yogi,<br />
he is suffused with an incomparable bliss.<br />
He realizes then that it is the s<strong>to</strong>rm of<br />
human breath that is responsible for the<br />
creation of the dream wave of the human<br />
body and its sensations; it is breath that<br />
causes body consciousness.<br />
When with cessation of breath and the<br />
quieting of the heart the life force is<br />
switched off from the senses, the mind<br />
becomes detached and interiorized, able<br />
at last <strong>to</strong> perceive consciously the inner<br />
astral worlds and supernal spheres of<br />
divine consciousness.<br />
In the first stage of ecstasy <strong>by</strong> Kriya<br />
Yoga, the yogi perceives the soul blessedness.<br />
By higher ecstasies that come as a<br />
result of complete mastery of the breathless<br />
state, he realizes the physical body<br />
<strong>to</strong> be made of lifetrons that are surrounded<br />
<strong>by</strong> a halo of grosser electroa<strong>to</strong>mic<br />
cells. The yogi perceives the illusion of the<br />
body dream dematerialized in<strong>to</strong> the reality<br />
of god. By experiencing the reality of<br />
the body as prana or lifetrons, controlled<br />
<strong>by</strong> the thought of God, the yogi becomes<br />
one with Him. With that divine consciousness<br />
the yogi is able <strong>to</strong> create, preserve,<br />
or dematerialize the dream a<strong>to</strong>ms of his<br />
body or of any other object in creation.<br />
Attaining this power, the yogi has the<br />
option of leaving his physical dream body<br />
on earth <strong>to</strong> gradually disintegrate in<strong>to</strong> cosmic<br />
a<strong>to</strong>ms; or he can keep his dream body<br />
on earth indefinitely like Babaji.<br />
CAREER COUNSELLING<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy as a Career Option<br />
Adarsh Ajit<br />
'Some things are beyond evaluation. Home is<br />
one among them'.<br />
Manoj Sheeri, a KPS officer, in his debut book<br />
of s<strong>to</strong>ries, Khushbo-e-Kashmir has tried <strong>to</strong> bring<br />
issues of diverse forms of love in<strong>to</strong> a universal profile<br />
but under local covering. He has also exposed<br />
the rotting socio-cultural ethics in his s<strong>to</strong>ries.<br />
In 'Gold Medal', Ghulam Mohi-u-din, a peon of<br />
a district hospital <strong>to</strong>ils hard <strong>to</strong> make his son, Ikhlaq,<br />
a doc<strong>to</strong>r. He spends everything, at the cost of his<br />
financial security, on him, as he considers his son<br />
as a treasure of treasures. Ikhlaq completes the<br />
course and gets a gold medal. His father frames<br />
the medal and puts it on a front wall. Unfortunately<br />
he receives the first shock from his son when he<br />
comes <strong>to</strong> know about his intensions <strong>to</strong> leave the<br />
valley and work in Saudi Arab. Reluctantly, he<br />
allows Ikhlaq <strong>to</strong> take his everything <strong>to</strong> Arab except<br />
the gold medal. Mohi-u-din gets another shock on<br />
hearing the news of his son's marriage in Arab.<br />
Dejected and depressed Mohi-u-din expresses his<br />
dismay.<br />
'Had I not educated my son, he would have been<br />
here with me'<br />
Even on hearing the news of the ill health of his<br />
mother, Ikhlaq does not come <strong>to</strong> see them. Mother<br />
dies. Out of continued shocks, Mohi-u-din spits<br />
on the medal as if he was spitting on his son's face.<br />
The trauma, miseries, <strong>to</strong>rtures, struggle for survival,<br />
dispersal, the unprecedented increase in<br />
inter-caste marriages and erosion of cultural values<br />
are depicted in the s<strong>to</strong>ry Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2002 in which<br />
Heemal, a central character, and a displaced Kashmiri<br />
Pandit woman goes through the unusual experiences<br />
of her most sorrowful years of displacement.<br />
An interesting s<strong>to</strong>ry has been built on a Hindu<br />
woman who is blind and is living lonely in a big<br />
house in Kashmir. Ali develops relations with her<br />
and becomes frequent visi<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> her house. Ali is<br />
a militant and the blind woman is unaware about<br />
it. One day, police raids the house and finds arms<br />
and ammunition there. The two, Ali and the blind<br />
woman, are arrested. A new, mostly unpredicted<br />
reality comes out. Ali and the blind woman are<br />
ready <strong>to</strong> die for each other as they are bonded<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether in a son and mother relationship. Police<br />
does not buy this s<strong>to</strong>ry and failing <strong>to</strong> unravel the<br />
truth, they treat them as mentally imbalanced and<br />
send them <strong>to</strong> a lunatic asylum.<br />
The s<strong>to</strong>ry Doc<strong>to</strong>r Sahab unveils the conditions<br />
that compel Dr. Avtar Krishen <strong>to</strong> prepare for leaving<br />
the valley. He cures the militant and the army<br />
men get suspicious and begin enquiry. He attends<br />
<strong>to</strong> injured army man and is suspected <strong>by</strong> the militant<br />
organizations. Despite all odds, he proves <strong>to</strong><br />
be a true and dutiful doc<strong>to</strong>r who treats all, irrespective<br />
of colour, creed, section and community. He is<br />
now thought as an indispensable asset for the people.<br />
Suspicions against him cease and he is loved<br />
<strong>by</strong> one and all. He abandons the idea of leaving<br />
Kashmir.<br />
Toofan is the s<strong>to</strong>ry of a beautiful fisherwoman<br />
who dreams <strong>to</strong> become another Habba Kha<strong>to</strong>on,<br />
in wait of a king <strong>to</strong> marry her. She leaves selling<br />
The areas that it covers are biology, medicine,<br />
chemistry and engineering. You have <strong>to</strong> have<br />
domainknowledge and interest <strong>to</strong> be a part of this<br />
field.<br />
Pay Packet:<br />
If you are looking for a fat pay packet at the<br />
start, you are mistaken .Asa beginner, the financial<br />
benefits are low but as you improve, these<br />
benefits increase. It is acareer which requires<br />
patience and a never-say-die attitudeOne has <strong>to</strong><br />
be very brave <strong>to</strong> start off as a freelancer. You would<br />
rather begin <strong>by</strong> working in a studio. One can start<br />
as an assistant <strong>to</strong> senior pho<strong>to</strong>graphers in which<br />
you'd be paid Rs 3500 <strong>to</strong> Rs 6000. Once you are<br />
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The range can be from Rs <strong>10</strong>,000 <strong>to</strong> Rs<br />
30,000. Fields like commercial pho<strong>to</strong>graphy pay<br />
higher compared <strong>to</strong> the other fields. Beginnings<br />
can be made at Rs. 15,000 which may grow over<br />
a period of time.<br />
To be a successful pho<strong>to</strong>grapher you need <strong>to</strong><br />
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WHO IS SHE?<br />
Very smart and beautiful<br />
Very sweet and cheerful<br />
So hardworking and dutiful<br />
I respect her with heart full<br />
Whether morning or afternoon<br />
I see her, always on the boon<br />
Running from rain, hiding from<br />
sun<br />
Changing this corner or <strong>to</strong> that<br />
one<br />
So, keep and so, calm<br />
Away from any charm<br />
For her only work is the worship<br />
Dwell smiles always on her lips<br />
Lovely her life style, priding her<br />
work<br />
She is a nightingale, she is the<br />
skylark<br />
She is the source of pious inspiration<br />
She is my breathing and respiration<br />
Everyday like honeybees<br />
New life, <strong>to</strong> me she gives<br />
She is another school of knowledge<br />
Who is but this great living college?<br />
Look outside near our college<br />
gate<br />
An old woman selling chocolates<br />
Who cannot walk, on her legs?<br />
But yet she works and not begs<br />
fish as she<br />
hopes that<br />
Shaukat, the<br />
son of a shopkeeper<br />
loves<br />
her and will be<br />
informing her<br />
soon about it.<br />
But her dreams<br />
shatter when<br />
she receives<br />
the news of<br />
Shaukat marrying<br />
another girl.<br />
On that day, she<br />
does not come<br />
home. Searching<br />
every corner<br />
and every tide<br />
of the lake, her<br />
parents think of<br />
her committing<br />
suicide. But<br />
amazingly she<br />
appears again next morning only <strong>to</strong> sell the fish<br />
afresh.<br />
Apna Apna Karb is a s<strong>to</strong>ry of Ghar Devta narrating<br />
different tales of vacant houses of a mohalla<br />
<strong>to</strong> a thief who takes shelter on verandah there.<br />
Ghar Devta pleads him <strong>to</strong> unlock the door and free<br />
him so that he searches the masters of the house<br />
who have left this mohalla due <strong>to</strong> rising atrocities.<br />
On hearing the incessant cries, sighs, robbery,<br />
rapes and negative trends in this mohalla during<br />
the night the thief comments:<br />
'This is not a mohalla but a hell'.<br />
Ghar Devta replies <strong>to</strong> him:<br />
'This was not a hell. The mohalla was no less<br />
than a heaven'<br />
In Ghar, Abdul Rahim, a carpenter, wants his<br />
aspirations <strong>to</strong> be fulfilled <strong>by</strong> constructing his own<br />
house. On the advice of a teacher called Master Ji<br />
he insures the new house which is extremely stunning,<br />
architecturally unparallel and technically perfect.<br />
The insurance surveyor estimates the policy <strong>to</strong><br />
the sum of Rs 5 lakhs, the highest in the rural areas.<br />
Cross firing engulfs the vicinity. Rahim's house guts<br />
<strong>to</strong> rashes. After coming out of the shock he visits the<br />
insurance company along with Master Ji. The manager<br />
rejects the claim terming it <strong>to</strong>o high <strong>to</strong> be sanctioned.<br />
Rahim revisits next morning. The manager<br />
hands over Rahim <strong>to</strong> the police. The police think him<br />
as a weird man, gone mad due <strong>to</strong> losing of a home.<br />
Mater Ji succeeds in releasing him on bail. Rahim<br />
collects the pieces of wood in the remains and<br />
makes a model of his house. He goes gain <strong>to</strong> the<br />
insurance office. Claim is settled. Manager appeals<br />
him <strong>to</strong> donate the model <strong>to</strong> the company and he<br />
allows it on a condition. He suggests them <strong>to</strong> write<br />
on the model:<br />
'Some things are beyond evaluation. Home is<br />
one among them'.<br />
On the whole the book, Khushbo-e-Kashmir, is<br />
a successful endeavour of the author. There are a<br />
few plots that have procedural errors. The craft of<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries gives obvious perfume of Kashmiri soil.<br />
Sheeri has not missed any beautiful gesture of scenic<br />
Kashmir. Sheeri's s<strong>to</strong>ries straightway pursue<br />
the social feature. Mohamad Zaman Azarda in his<br />
foreword comments:<br />
'The s<strong>to</strong>ries are the mirror of socio-political and<br />
economical lives'.<br />
Dr. M. Ashaq Raza<br />
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT YOU<br />
The sparkle in your eye,<br />
The warm of your skin,<br />
The <strong>to</strong>uch of your hand,<br />
The naughtiness in your smile.<br />
That body near mine,<br />
The beating of your heart,<br />
And the magic of your <strong>to</strong>uch.<br />
It is for all these reasons and<br />
more,<br />
Why I Love You Sooo Much........<br />
MEHAK SHARMA<br />
JAMMU<br />
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2013 (PAGE-3)<br />
BOOK REVIEW<br />
Slices of Socio-political Life<br />
Name of the book: Khushbo-e-Kashmir<br />
Name of the author: Manoj Sheeri<br />
Pages: 1<strong>10</strong><br />
Price: Rs 200<br />
Institute Scape:<br />
A number of institutes and universities<br />
offer certificate and diploma courses in pho<strong>to</strong>graphy.<br />
Some also offer it as three year integrated<br />
courses and subsidiary subjects.<br />
Below is a list of these institutes.<br />
Degree courses in Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy (B.A. 3 year<br />
integrated)<br />
* Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa<br />
* Pune University, Poona<br />
* Fergusson college, Pune( B.A. Degree<br />
Course in pho<strong>to</strong>graphy)<br />
Diploma Courses (one year)<br />
* Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi<br />
* Ravishankar University , Raipur<br />
* Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati<br />
* Southern Film Institute, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram<br />
(1 year certificate course)<br />
Other institutions are:<br />
* International school of pho<strong>to</strong>graphy, New<br />
Delhi<br />
* Academy of Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy, Kolkata<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy as a subsidiary subject:<br />
* Film and Television Institute of India, Pune<br />
* Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu,<br />
* India International Pho<strong>to</strong>graphic Council,<br />
New Delhi<br />
* MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamnagar,<br />
* National Institute of Design, Allahabad, UP<br />
* St. Xavier's Institute of Communication, St.<br />
Xavier's college, Mumbai<br />
* The Film and TV Institute of Tamil Nadu,<br />
Chennai.<br />
INNER VOICE<br />
SUNDAY<br />
A Sunday is so typical<br />
When dad is around<br />
The morning starts<br />
With a loud TV sound<br />
One groan from my sister<br />
And another from me<br />
Doesn't melt his heart<br />
To let us sleep for a<br />
Minute or three<br />
Mom tries <strong>to</strong> catch up<br />
On her wee bit of sleep<br />
For she knows dad is there<br />
To make a cup of tea<br />
But once we are all up<br />
It all seems so bright<br />
For that's the only day<br />
When dad has all the<br />
Time!!!!!!!<br />
Dhanak Bansal<br />
Akhnoor<br />
TRICOLOUR<br />
Displaying the tricolour<br />
I wanted <strong>to</strong> say<br />
How independent<br />
How self-dependent<br />
We are here <strong>to</strong>day<br />
And I wanted <strong>to</strong> say<br />
How we feel important<br />
How we look with enthusiasm<br />
Displaying the tricolour<br />
I wanted <strong>to</strong> know<br />
Why people in large number<br />
Are gathering under<br />
This tricolour that is with me.<br />
e-mail: innervoice@dailyexcelsior.com<br />
-Sumair Sharma<br />
Christ School Poonch
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2013 (PAGE-4) daily<br />
<strong>Excelsior</strong><br />
BOLLYWOOD-BUZZ<br />
'Award ceremonies have become TV events'<br />
Ranbir Kapoor is sweeping Best Ac<strong>to</strong>r Awards at<br />
all major award functions for the last two years<br />
- If last year it was Rockstar, this year it's Barfi.<br />
Sreya Basu in conversation with the ac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
The award season has started and you have<br />
already bagged two Best Ac<strong>to</strong>r awards. But with so<br />
many shows around, do you think awards are losing<br />
their flavour?<br />
When I was growing up, I was always thinking of the<br />
award I will get as a debut ac<strong>to</strong>r and how the feeling would<br />
be. Bu <strong>to</strong>day, award ceremonies have become television<br />
events and that kind of takes away the joy of winning. There<br />
are more than 12 award shows every year and the number<br />
is growing! It feels great <strong>to</strong> be awarded, get a pat on<br />
my back; but the joy has gone. To be honest, when I win<br />
a Best Ac<strong>to</strong>r Award, of course it feels great, my parents feel<br />
proud of me, I get a chance <strong>to</strong> thank the people I have<br />
worked with. But I do hope award ceremonies find some<br />
dignity and become more reciprocating <strong>to</strong>wards good work<br />
and maintain a more honest outlook <strong>to</strong>wards it.<br />
Do you think the scenario will change?<br />
I am quite optimistic about it. I am sure it will change<br />
because otherwise awards shows will die; nobody will be<br />
interested in attending these award ceremonies.<br />
Do you remember your first shot?<br />
Yes. My first shot was actually as a duplicate of Mr<br />
(Amitabh) Bachchan in Black (2005). If you saw the first<br />
shot of the film, the man who was sitting <strong>by</strong> the fountain<br />
with Alzheimer's (disease) was me with lots of padding<br />
and Rani Mukherji comes and jumps on me.<br />
How was the experience?<br />
I was just <strong>to</strong>o excited that Rani Mukherji was coming<br />
and jumping on me!<br />
Can you pick one film where you could identify<br />
yourself with the character you played?<br />
Out of all the films I have done so far, I think I was<br />
decent enough in Rockstar (2011) and Wake Up Sid<br />
(2009). Rest of the films, I didn't like me on screen, be it<br />
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) or Rajneeti<br />
(20<strong>10</strong>). For example, in Rajneeti, I had no idea what was<br />
happening. I was working on a world of politics with ac<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
like Manoj Bajpai, Ajay Devgn and Nana Patekar. It was<br />
when I was dubbing the film, I was like: "Oh, so it means<br />
this!" I was lucky that I was backed with a good character,<br />
great supporting cast and the drama was very strong.<br />
In Rocket Singh, I remember Shimit Amin (direc<strong>to</strong>r) <strong>to</strong>ld<br />
me that he doesn't want me <strong>to</strong> play and authentic Sardar,<br />
who becomes the talking point of the film, but he wanted<br />
me <strong>to</strong> bring out the goodness of the character. I didn't know<br />
what homework <strong>to</strong> do. Superficially, I researched on what<br />
salesmen do. But what really helped me was going <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Golden Temple where I stayed for two nights.<br />
You are the only younger generation star who has<br />
probably worked with the maximum number of newcomers.<br />
I have worked with more than five newcomers so far<br />
and honestly, I have no problem working with newcomers.<br />
My father (ac<strong>to</strong>r Rishi Kapoor) worked all his life with<br />
newcomers as he always had a ba<strong>by</strong> face and all the<br />
ac<strong>to</strong>rs at that time were older than him. It is actually great<br />
as newcomers come with no pre-conceived notion; but<br />
with a lot of passion and ambition about doing well, and<br />
seeing new faces on the film sets, charges you up as well<br />
because it shows you another aspect of acting.<br />
But isn't there a kind of pressure on you when you<br />
are working with a newcomer given that not many<br />
can match up <strong>to</strong> your acting skills?<br />
It's not a pressure on me, but it's the direc<strong>to</strong>r's job. My<br />
responsibility is <strong>to</strong> do my work. I try <strong>to</strong> be as helpful as I<br />
can <strong>to</strong>wards my co-ac<strong>to</strong>rs. But somewhere I want <strong>to</strong> do<br />
so well for myself that I only want <strong>to</strong> concentrate in my<br />
work and also want <strong>to</strong> my co-ac<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> do well so that I can<br />
Shahnaz Husain<br />
Good grooming is a <strong>to</strong>tal effect<br />
and the smallest details count.<br />
Believe me, chipped nail varnish or<br />
untidy hair can mar the <strong>to</strong>tal effect.<br />
Afew "pick me ups" and tips can help<br />
<strong>to</strong> make you look good.<br />
Give yourself a manicure and<br />
pedicure the day before the big<br />
night. Soak your hands and feet in<br />
warm water and massage with a rich<br />
cream, so that the skin is smooth<br />
and soft.<br />
Keep a bowl of rose water in the<br />
fridge, with cot<strong>to</strong>n wool pads soaking<br />
in them.<br />
A "pick-me-up" face mask can<br />
leave your skin clean and glowing.<br />
Mix half a teaspoon honey, one teaspoon<br />
rose water and one teaspoon<br />
dried milk powder. Mix in<strong>to</strong> a paste<br />
and apply on the face. Wash off after<br />
20 minutes. After washing off the<br />
pack, give the skin a compress with<br />
the rose water soaked cot<strong>to</strong>n wool<br />
pads.<br />
After applying the face mask,<br />
take two of the cot<strong>to</strong>n wool pads<br />
soaked in rose water and use them<br />
as eye pads. Squeeze out the rose<br />
water and then apply on closed lids.<br />
If your hair is looking dull give it<br />
a quick conditioning treatment<br />
before your shampoo. Mix one teaspoon<br />
each of vinegar and honey<br />
with one egg. Beat them <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
well. Massage the mixture in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
hair. Then wrap the hair in a hot <strong>to</strong>wel<br />
for twenty minutes, before washing<br />
the hair. Your hair will have more<br />
body and look shiny and manageable.<br />
If you suddenly find your hair has<br />
<strong>to</strong>o much static - or a "fly away" hair<br />
problem. All you need <strong>to</strong> do is <strong>to</strong> wet<br />
your hands with water and smooth<br />
your palms over the hair. And, avoid<br />
<strong>to</strong>o much brushing.<br />
To soften rough, bushy or frizzy<br />
hair, mix some water with creamy<br />
hair conditioner and put it in a spray<br />
bottle. Spray the mixture on the hair.<br />
Then comb the hair, so that it<br />
spreads through the hair.<br />
Colour Magic<br />
A special occasion or party night<br />
means those special <strong>to</strong>uches that<br />
give my performance the way I want <strong>to</strong>. Today's direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
are intelligent enough and there is so much talent and<br />
competition around that they select the right people. It's<br />
not that a very beautiful lady has come from somewhere<br />
and a direc<strong>to</strong>r thinks let's cast her and make her a star.<br />
It's talent that matters and <strong>to</strong>day talented people are getting<br />
opportunities in the industry.<br />
Of the younger generation ac<strong>to</strong>rs, whose work do<br />
you like?<br />
I like Ranveer Singh's work. Arjun Kapoor did a great<br />
work in Ishaqzaade (2012). Ayushman (Khurana) did very<br />
well in Vicky Donor (2012). I like Imran's (Khan) work in<br />
certain films like Delhi Belly (2011).<br />
What would you have done had you not been an<br />
ac<strong>to</strong>r?<br />
If I would not have been an ac<strong>to</strong>r, the clichéd answer<br />
would be, a struggling ac<strong>to</strong>r. On a serious note, I would<br />
have been a karate instruc<strong>to</strong>r or may be a football coach,<br />
I am really very passionate about the game.<br />
Being one of the busiest ac<strong>to</strong>rs of <strong>to</strong>day, how much<br />
'me' time do you get for yourself?<br />
It's a misconception. I don't work <strong>to</strong>o much. I worked<br />
on Barfi over a period of one year, while we shot the film<br />
for only 1<strong>10</strong> days. So rest of the time, I was sitting at home<br />
only. Also, at the moment, we have only four-five big<br />
actresses and they do three-four films a year. And when<br />
they are offered a film <strong>by</strong> any Khan or Akshay Kumar,<br />
people like me don't get dates and I keep waiting. So I<br />
get a lot of time <strong>to</strong> do things I like in my personal life, like<br />
playing football and video games; I also read a lot. Reading<br />
is a good exercise for your mind and helps you think<br />
of certain characters and nuances when you work in<br />
movies. (TWF)<br />
BEAUTY TIPS<br />
help you stand out in a<br />
crowd….whether it is a new hairstyle,<br />
great accessorizing or highlights<br />
in make-up.<br />
Think about what you will wear<br />
and the ideal accessories that will<br />
add the right <strong>to</strong>uches <strong>to</strong> your attire.<br />
If you do it in good time, you have<br />
the chance <strong>to</strong> try out different accessories,<br />
or get some new ones. It<br />
gives enough time <strong>to</strong> co-ordinate<br />
your look.<br />
A new look is truly renewing and<br />
has a positive impact in terms of<br />
boosting confidence. You can try a<br />
change of hairstyle, like putting up<br />
your hair with fancy hair accessories<br />
or ribbons. Wearing flowers in the<br />
hair can be quite alluring. Or, leave<br />
it loose, but be sure <strong>to</strong> wash and<br />
condition - adding lustre <strong>to</strong> the hair.<br />
You can also add a <strong>to</strong>uch of glamour<br />
with colour streaks. Try herbal<br />
hair mascara. The effect lasts till the<br />
next shampoo and really helps <strong>to</strong><br />
limit damage <strong>to</strong> the hair. Adding<br />
streaks of colour is an easy way of<br />
highlighting the hair and adding<br />
glamour. Even a single streak will be<br />
good.<br />
Try nail art with the temporary<br />
stickers, or make a style statement<br />
Ranbir kapoor is presently shooting in Pahalgam (Kmr)<br />
Party Night Tips<br />
with French Manicure.<br />
Fake eye lashes, eye lash extensions<br />
and even individual lashes are<br />
being used, <strong>to</strong> add glamour and<br />
make the lashes look longer and<br />
thicker. They really help <strong>to</strong> add that<br />
extra <strong>to</strong>uch. Try using an eyelash<br />
curler for an attractive effect. Then<br />
apply mascara.<br />
To help lipstick last longer, powder<br />
the lips first. Then outline with lip<br />
pencil. Obviously outlined lips no<br />
longer "in", so the lip pencil colour<br />
should close <strong>to</strong> lipstick colour. Apply<br />
lipstick with a brush and fill in with<br />
colour evenly. Add a <strong>to</strong>uch of lip<br />
gloss on the centre of the lips.<br />
Choose from colours that are warm<br />
and bright, like copper, bronze, plum<br />
or coral. Red is very much in. Abrickred<br />
colour would also suit. Try dark<br />
red, but avoid very dark colours, like<br />
dark maroon or brown. Artificial<br />
lights drain colour. Golden foundation,<br />
with gold tinted powder would<br />
be great for party night. Our Pot of<br />
Gold Foundation lends a golden<br />
glow. Also, <strong>to</strong> add that extra <strong>to</strong>uch of<br />
gold, you can use gold dust for glitter!<br />
Dr Jitendra Singh<br />
An epidemic of obesity is currently<br />
sweeping the globe. India <strong>to</strong>o is a witness<br />
<strong>to</strong> this worldwide upsurge. Protagonists<br />
of economic growth may cite<br />
this phenomenon as an indica<strong>to</strong>r of<br />
India's giant strides on the course <strong>to</strong><br />
prosperity because obesity is also<br />
known <strong>to</strong> be an outcome of economic<br />
development and globalization. For<br />
the scholars of medicine, however,<br />
this could be a matter of grave concern<br />
because obesity is now recognised<br />
as a disease in itself closely<br />
linked <strong>to</strong> a host of other disorders<br />
including Diabetes.<br />
Statistics reveal that the risk of<br />
developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus<br />
is 2-folds in presence of mild obesity,<br />
5-folds with moderate obesity and <strong>10</strong>folds<br />
with morbid obesity.<br />
DANGEROUS NEXUS<br />
Obesity and Diabetes <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
form a dangerous nexus. The situation<br />
turns even more ominous if it is in<br />
addition also accompanied <strong>by</strong> other<br />
related disorders like high blood pressure,<br />
lipid dist<strong>urban</strong>ce, etc.<br />
Obesity, in most simple terms,<br />
results from an imbalance between<br />
energy expenditure and energy<br />
intake. Diet, nutrition and changing<br />
lifestyle are foremost among the<br />
principal drives of obesity. There is<br />
an intimate relationship between<br />
obesity and diabets mellitus. Even<br />
though the mechanisms through<br />
which obesity can precipitate or<br />
trigger or initiate diabetes remain<br />
still not fully defined, International<br />
Diabetes Federation has declared<br />
obesity as the most preventable<br />
and important risk for type 2 Diabetes<br />
Mellitus.<br />
Insulin Resistance or decreased<br />
effectiveness of Insulin or decreased<br />
sensibility of body's various biologic<br />
processes <strong>to</strong> insulin is perhaps the<br />
earliest detectable abnormality in<br />
obese persons with type 2 Diabetes.<br />
ABDOMINAL OBESITY POSES<br />
HIGHER RISK<br />
Even though the relative proportion<br />
of body fat in the upper body versus<br />
lower body has been considered a crucial<br />
fac<strong>to</strong>r for several decades but in<br />
the last few years more attention has<br />
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HEALTHLINE<br />
Obesity and Diabetes interlinked<br />
Dr. Akshi Jasrotia<br />
There are certain myths relating <strong>to</strong> oral<br />
health prevailing in our socirty that need<br />
<strong>to</strong> the talked about and clarified<br />
* Myth: When we brush, bleeding is normal.<br />
* Fact: Bleeding gums are one of the signs<br />
of gum disease.<br />
* Myth: We brush teeth <strong>to</strong> remove food<br />
particles.<br />
* Fact: <strong>Daily</strong> brushing and flossing keep<br />
the formation of plaque <strong>to</strong> a minimum,<br />
preventing periodontal disease and also<br />
remove food particles.<br />
* Myth: Bad breath is caused <strong>by</strong> lack of<br />
oral hygiene.<br />
* Fact: There are some bacteria on the<br />
<strong>to</strong>ngue and throat that produce volatile<br />
sulphur compounds. Excessive sulphur<br />
compounds result in the bad breath.<br />
* Myth: Pregnant women do not need den-<br />
TREND<br />
No wall-flowers these<br />
With the growing demand of brands in almost<br />
all aspects of our lives, the eagerly looked-forward<br />
annual calendar has also undergone a<br />
huge transformation. Priyanka Roy looks at<br />
the new avatar<br />
This is that time of the year when the new calendar, <strong>to</strong><br />
adorn a wall or a table, is eagerly looked for. As they arrive,<br />
courtesy a client, as a corporate goodwill gift, or even bought<br />
from the roadside shop, hot discussions begin on the merits<br />
and demerits of 'this year's calendar.'<br />
The calendar as a concept is not a modern innovation,<br />
though. With the progress of human civilization the system<br />
of tracking dates and auspicious days for festivities also<br />
developed. Different cultures had different calendar systems<br />
for calculation. For example, the Mayan calendar (which was<br />
in the news recently for apparently predicting the 'end of the<br />
world' on December 12, 2012), Sumerian, Greek and Islamic<br />
calendar, etc.<br />
Today, however, from this basic function, the calendar<br />
has moved on <strong>to</strong> a new avatar. People are more discerning<br />
these days and regard the calendar as a style statement<br />
rather than a device for viewing dates and months. A Debu<br />
Ratnani calendar, for example, with its snazzy, innovative<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>graphs fits the bill.<br />
Partha Samaddar, an IT professional, acknowledges the<br />
new trend but stresses that subject is the chief fac<strong>to</strong>r of this<br />
business. "Irrespective of brand or popular publishing houses,<br />
it's more important what a calendar chooses as its subject.<br />
If it is stimulating and invigorating, then only it merits<br />
popularity."<br />
In the West the Pirelli calendar is famous for its glamour<br />
quotient and restricted availability and is much coveted. Back<br />
home, the Kingfisher calendar is somewhat in the same category<br />
theme-wise with highly publicised model-hunt kind of<br />
'do'.<br />
One good thing about all this change is that the calendar<br />
has acquired a depth in presentation with an eye <strong>to</strong> creativity<br />
though the 'usual' calendar with flowers, scenery or even<br />
religious idols is still very popular.<br />
Then there are also those who take <strong>to</strong> designing individual<br />
calendars with a desire <strong>to</strong> reach out through images.<br />
Kolkata's Bijoy Chowdhury, a well-known pho<strong>to</strong>grapher, has<br />
been doing it for seven years now, putting <strong>to</strong>gether his own<br />
calendar <strong>to</strong> be gifted <strong>to</strong> a select group of his friends. His<br />
2013 calendar explores the Chinese community of Kolkata<br />
through a gamut of images.<br />
"I started designing calendars of my own with the aspiration<br />
<strong>to</strong> showcase my pho<strong>to</strong>graphy; but now my calendar<br />
is earning a name for its content," Chowdhury says.<br />
He feels that a calendar has <strong>to</strong> depict a pertinent subject<br />
and have a classy look so that it catches attention and evokes<br />
appreciation.<br />
One reason why Chowdhury embarked on this labour of<br />
love even while holding his busy job in an ad agency is<br />
because he found exhibitions a tedious process for airing<br />
his works. Besides, "these artistic creations scarcely get<br />
acknowledged". So he thought of this innovative idea of<br />
putting his art form in calendars and is much appreciated<br />
<strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Statistics reveal that the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes<br />
Mellitus is 2-folds in presence of mild obesity, 5-folds with<br />
moderate obesity and <strong>10</strong>-folds with morbid obesity.<br />
tal checkups.<br />
* Fact: Periodontal health can affect the<br />
health of unborn ba<strong>by</strong>. The periodontal<br />
disease during pregnancy may increase<br />
the risk of delivering a premature underweight<br />
ba<strong>by</strong>.<br />
* Myth: Our overall health does not<br />
depend on our oral health.<br />
* Fact: When the gums are infected, periodontal<br />
bacterial <strong>by</strong>-products can enter<br />
Generally, the upper-end calendars try <strong>to</strong> highlight a<br />
theme. Span calendar, published <strong>by</strong> the Public Affairs Section<br />
of the US embassy highlights different aspects of the<br />
country with beautiful pho<strong>to</strong>graphs. Its 2013 calendar<br />
focuses on young achievers. Each cityscape or countryside<br />
highlighted in the particular month is where he or she<br />
belongs <strong>to</strong>. For instance, the beginning of the year, January,<br />
carries the image of Bos<strong>to</strong>n city <strong>by</strong> night which is<br />
accompanied <strong>by</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graph of Indian origin Shree Bose,<br />
a Harvard student researching on cancer and winner of the<br />
first Google Science Fair.<br />
The ITC company is another bigwig which shows a<br />
keen interest in classics. Piyali Mitra of Kolkata is a fan of<br />
ITC calendars. "Every year it comes with some distinct collection<br />
of ethnic images and paintings. They are classy and<br />
valuable," she says. Last year it chose miniature paintings<br />
of the 17th and 18th centuries as its theme. This year <strong>to</strong>o<br />
the calendar is a tribute <strong>to</strong> the rich heritage of India's miniature<br />
art.<br />
However, producing a good, classy calendar is certainly<br />
not an easy job as it involves a lot of production cost<br />
and technical knowledge. Apart from this, the selection of<br />
a unique subject also plays a major role <strong>to</strong> augment the<br />
significance of a calendar.<br />
On the other hand, it becomes challenging for local publishers<br />
<strong>to</strong> compete with the big houses. Often, <strong>to</strong> meet the<br />
demand, they have <strong>to</strong> incorporate new techniques which<br />
become <strong>to</strong>o expensive for them <strong>to</strong> bear.<br />
But Chowdhury feels that publishers with the regular<br />
kind of calendars n the kitty are doing well despite the<br />
competition because the number of discerning cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />
is limited. "It's <strong>to</strong>o early <strong>to</strong> claim that old calendars<br />
are on the wane. Most people still go <strong>by</strong> the usual<br />
kind of calendar for the usual purpose- keeping track<br />
of dates and months," he argues. (TWF)<br />
been focussed on abdominal obesity<br />
rather than obesity as such. Furthermore,<br />
Asian Indians have been found<br />
<strong>to</strong> be particularly susceptible of developing<br />
abdominal obesity and insulin<br />
resistance which might account for<br />
excessive morbidity and mortality from<br />
diabetes in this population.<br />
There are clear indications that<br />
not only does the abdominal obesity<br />
predispose <strong>to</strong> Type 2 Diabetes<br />
Mellitus but the presence of<br />
abdominal obesity in a person who<br />
is already a known diabetic might<br />
predispose <strong>to</strong> a host of diabetic<br />
complications. Obesity is associated<br />
with insulin resistance which is<br />
in turn closely linked <strong>to</strong> diabetes. In<br />
addition, it has also been suggested<br />
that obesity might cause diabetes<br />
<strong>by</strong> overstimulating the pancreas<br />
there<strong>by</strong> leading <strong>to</strong> pancreative<br />
exhaustion. A link has also<br />
been postulated between obesity<br />
and insulin recep<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
In a nutshell, the metabolic consequences<br />
of obesity could be varied<br />
depending on the cause, distribution<br />
and character of the excess fat and<br />
adipose tissue. In other words, obesity<br />
and adiposity carry a penality in that<br />
these lead <strong>to</strong> worsening of different<br />
elements of metabolic syndrome<br />
including insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia,<br />
disturbed lipid/cholestrol<br />
levels, hypertension or high blood<br />
pressure etc.<br />
Myths About Oral Health<br />
the blood stream and may result in heart<br />
disease, stroke and under-weight ba<strong>by</strong><br />
birth.<br />
* Myth: If we eat more sugar, teeth will<br />
decay more.<br />
Fact: It is the amount of time that the sugar<br />
has contact with the teeth is important.<br />
Foods like sodas and candies remain in<br />
the mouth for longer periods of time,<br />
increasing longer exposure time of the<br />
teeth <strong>to</strong> the acids formed <strong>by</strong> oral bacteria<br />
from the sugars.<br />
* Myth: Dental decay is the problem of<br />
only young persons.<br />
* Fact: In elders, root decay occurs due <strong>to</strong><br />
reduced saliva production as a result of<br />
some drugs such as antihistamines, antidepressants,<br />
diuretics and sedatives.<br />
The author is a House Surgeon in Indira<br />
Gandhi Government Dental College<br />
and Hospital, Jammu