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Manoj Heer
qualifies Ph.D
in Dogri
Civil Secretariat security reviewed
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JAMMU:
Manoj Heer,
son
of
Manohar
Lal, resident
of
village
SM Pura,
Ramgarh,
Samba, a research scholar
of the Department of Dogri,
Jammu University, has
qualified for award of
degree
of
Philosophy
(Ph.D) in Dogri. He has
worked on the topic "Dogri
Upanyasen Ch Chitrat
Madhyam
Varg
(Ik
Adhyayan)" under the
supervision of Prof Shiv Dev
Singh Manhas.
KCS College students
visit Home for
Aged and Infirm
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JAMMU: M.Ed students
and staff of Kalamkari
Centre Society (KCS)
College
of
Education
(Women) Jammu visited
Home for Aged and Infirm,
Amphalla, here on Monday.
During the visit, students
and staff interacted with the
inmate senior citizens to
understand their psychosocial problems.
Further, the group tried to
explore different types of
challenges they are facing
in their life.
The students also distributed fruits among the senior citizens.
Conduct students union
polls soon: PDSU
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JAMMU: Members of
Peoples
Democratic
Students Union (PDSU)
held a protest at SPMR
College
of
Commerce
demanding elections to student union immediately.
A large number of students, led by PDSU Vice
President Mahesh Bakshi,
boycotted classes and
shouted slogans against
college administration for
not conducting the elections.
Later, principal pacified
the agitating students and
assured them for conducting elections within a week.
Yogesh Kumar, Shubam
Verma, Sushil Kapil, Arun
Badyal, Shubam Gupta,
Karamveer Singh, Ekjot
Singh Garry, Gaganjot
Singh, Tushar Abrol and
Hardeep Singh were also
present.
DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, Shakeel A. Beig chairing a meeting.
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JAMMU: In view of the
forthcoming Darbar move,
which is scheduled to reopen at Jammu on 10th
November 2014, security
review
of
the
Civil
Secretariat Jammu was
held by the security review
committee under the chairmanship of Shakeel A.
Beig, DIG Jammu-SambaKathua Range.
The security of inner and
outer periphery of Civil
Secretariat Jammu was discussed.
DIG Jammu said that in
view of the recent disturbances on the border and
forthcoming Assembly elections, the security grid of
Civil Secretariat Jammu
both inner and outer needs
to strengthened and Jawans
deployed for security duties
need to be briefed regularly
to remain extra vigilant
round the clock. DIG
Jammu also said that the
security setup on the CM
routes also needs to be
revamped keeping in view
the present security scenario due to forthcoming
Assembly elections.
Among the security review
committee members, Uttam
Chand
SSP
Jammu,
Varinder Sharma SSP
Regional level
Children's Science
Congress from Nov 16
BJP candidates pay obeisance
to Pt Premnath Dogra
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SRINAGAR:
Regional
Level project presentation
of the groups selected at
district level Children's
Science Congress (CSC)
on
the
theme
'Understanding Weather
and Climate Change' is
scheduled to be held on
16-17th of November
2014 at SK University of
Agricultural Science and
Technology Srinagar for
State level selections.
The National Children's
Science Congress is a celebration of practical science. It is an inclusive
platform where young scientists use their scientific
skills to address real
problem.
The two decade journey
of CSC is reflecting the
wide range of critical and
innovative ideas of the
children through their
innovative project work on
a variety of highly relevant local issues from different parts of the
country.
JAMMU: To commence
their electioneering on a
propitious note, Sat Sharma
and Rajesh Gupta, BJP
Candidates for Jammu West
and Jammu East constituencies
respectively,
along with a large number of
party leaders and activists,
paid obeisance to founder
member of Praja Parishad
and Jana Sangh, now BJP,
late Prem Nath Dogra at his
Statue in Dogra Chowk.
Appealing party workers,
Sat Sharma said that the
time for the litmus test of
the party workers for their
dedication and sincerity has
arrived and they have to set
up glowing example for the
workers of the party in the
rest of the State.
Brahman Sabha pays tributes to Maj Somnath Sharma PVC
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JAMMU: Brahman Sabha
Jammu
and
Kashmir
observed the death anniversary of first Param Vir
Chakar
(PVC)
Major
Somnath Sharma in RaipurDomana here on Monday.
President of sabha Shakti
Dutt Sharma paid homage
late Major Somnath followed
by a Havan in the premises
of Bawa Kailakh Dev temple.
Major Sharma was born on
31st January 1923 in
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
in a Brahmin family. He was
known for his courage and
bravery. He was one of the
gallant soldiers, who laid his
life for the sake of country's
integrity.
General Secretary S D
Sabha, Parbhat Singh said
that the bravery of Major
Somnath Sharma helped in
maintaining
unity
of
Kashmir with India. Mahant
Rohit Shastri appealed to the
central and state governments for renaming Jammu
Airport as Major Somanth
Sharma Airport.
Kamal Sharma, Deepak
Sharma, Rampaul Seth, Pt
Dev Dutt Shastri, Rajat
Soodan, Sunil Raka, Yash
Seth, Suresh Sharma, Ajay
Soodan and other were also
present.
Supporters of Sat Sharma and Rajesh Gupta, BJP
Candidates, taking out rally in Jammu.
Rajesh Gupta, while thanking the party leadership for
expressing faith in young person like him assured the workers that he shall be always at
their service and shall leave no
stone unturned in making the
mission of the party successful. Later, the BJP candidates
reached party Headquarters,
where they were received by
the party activists.
Congress leaders tour Raipur-Domana Constituency
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JAMMU: Former Minister and Vice
President Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh
Congress Committee (JKPCC) Mula Ram
during an extensive tour to Raipur-Domana
constituency addressed series of public meetings at Lale-da-Bagh, Barnai and Paloura.
Addressing a public meeting, Mula Ram
said that many developmental schemes started by him have been abandoned and no new
scheme is started. Due to this reason the
general public is facing the problem of road
connectivity, electricity and drinking water,
etc. "The Constituency Development Fund
(CDF) is misused and the constituency
remained neglected", he said adding that a
degree college was sanctioned for RaipurDomana but unfortunately, the representative of the Constituency did not take interest
and the college could not be set up in Raipur
Domana. Mula Ram said that he will bring
back the Degree College to Raipur Domana
if the people give him a chance to serve them
again.
Congress Organising Secretary Hari Singh
Chib said that the Raipur-Domana
Constituency is lacking behind in the field of
development. "The roads are in dilapidated
condition, the power supply infrastructure
such as electric poles and electric wires are
old and require replacement, the electric
transformers requires to be upgraded and it
looks the development is standstill for the
last 5-6 years", he said. Chib said that massive development was taken place in Raipur
Domana during the tenure of Mula Ram and
appealed to the people to support Congress
party for the peace, progress and prosperity
of Jammu and Kashmir.
Prominent among those who spoke in these
meetings included Anil Chopra President
DCC Jammu Urban, Rajni Bala Secretary
PCC, Tallanter Singh President Block
Congress Committee Bhalwal, Madan Lal
Kashap Secretary PCC, Dr. Ramakant
Khajuria, Ch. Sahab Mohammad, Bhagat
Ram, Rajinder Singh, Hoshiar Singh, Neku
Chib, Rattan Baru, Dev Raj, A.K Singh,
Harban Lal, A S Langeh, Mohan Lal, Ch.
Nazir Ahmed and Chaggar Singh.
NPSU alleges favouritism, prejudice in JU appointments Congress gears up for Assembly polls
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JAMMU: In the wake of
alleged pre-fixed appointments pertaining to kith
and kin of politicians and
bureaucrats
in
the
University of Jammu
(JU), NPSU activists led
by State President Thakur
Virender Singh burnt the
effigy of Governor in the
University premises, here
on Monday.
Thakur Virender Singh
lambasted the authorities
of University of Jammu for
indulging in malpractices
related to favouritism in
appointments. He urged
the Governor to initiate an
independent inquiry to
probe into the matter within seven days or else
NPSU would be forced to
lodge indefinite protest on
roads besides giving a call
for boycotting the university till their demands are
conceded.
Mohinder Pal Singh
Pandu lamented that these
incidents in the University
dampen the morale of meritorious aspirants and
deteriorate the reputation
of the University. He
warned the University
authorities to refrain from
such malpractices.
Lovely Singh, Sumit
Singh, Shubham Jasrotia,
Roopesh Singh, Deepak
Sharma
and
Amit
Sangotra
were
also
present.
Jammu Sanskriti holds Heer Biradari
story telling activities congregation
on Nov 6
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Div Com reviews
restoration works
under SDRF
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JAMMU:
Divisional
Commissioner
Jammu
Shantmanu on Monday
convened a meeting to
review the ongoing restoration works being carried
out by the various line
departments in Jammu
Division.
The meeting was attended
by Chief Engineer R&B,
Chief Engineer PDD
M&RE Jammu, Chief
Engineer PDD Systems
Operation, Chief Engineer
Irrigation
and
Flood
Control, Chief Engineer
PMGSY and other senior
officers.
The chair was apprised
that
vital
temporary
restoration have been made
in most of the areas and
steps are afoot to carry out
other restorations works.
The
Divisional
Commissioner
took
a
detailed review of the ongoing works under SDRF by
the PDD, PHE, R&B
PMGSYand other line
departments and directed
the concerned officers to
ensure that adequate steps
are taken to complete
restoration works with
optimal utilization of
funds.He also sought
details regarding the utilisation of the funds and further requirements for carrying
out
permanent
restorations.
Divisional Commissioners
while
reviewing
the
arrangements for smooth
conduct of elections asked
the concerned department
to
ensure
adequate
arrangements at the polling
stations.
(CID) Special Branch
Jammu, Mohan Lal SSP
Traffic Jammu, Shamsher
Hussain SSP Security Civil
Secretariat Jammu, K.D
Sharma AD IB Jammu,
S.K Chouhan SP City
North Jammu, Parbeet
Singh SDPO City North
Jammu, P.K Modi Dy. SP
Security Jammu, Daljeet
Singh Dy. SP CID SB
Jammu,
Sorvanath
Maharana
Dy.
Commandant CRPF 38
Bn., Sourabh Somvanshi,
Asstt. Commandant 38 Bn
CRPF, S.S Rawat Asst.
Commandant 38 Bn CRPF
were present in the meeting.
5
Tuesday z November 4, 2014
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JAMMU: Jammu Sanskriti
School
organized
a
Listening Comprehension-A story telling activity on
Monday for classes III-V.
Each story was followed by
a play and interactive games
and students responded to it
depending on their ability
and listening skills.
Sushant Chakharia from
V, Aniket Sharma from class
IV and Rohit Kundal from
class V scored first, second
and third positions respectively.
P r i n c i p a l - c u m -Vi c e
Chairperson, Rohini Aima
congratulated the winners
and presented them the proficiency certificates and trophies.
She said that such initiative activities help children to
develop proficiency and competence in language with a
balanced focus and empower
them to become competent
and confident communicators. Activity Mentor, Ekta
Choudhary received appreciation from management and
staff for her splendid work.
Students of GGM Sc College
represent India in Vietnam
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JAMMU: Students of GGM
Science College, Jammu
Tarsem Lal Chalhotra and
Konchok Paldan (Senior
Under Officers) brought laurels to the State by representing in Second J and K
Boys Bn in Youth Exchange
Programme held at Vietnam,
Thailand and Singapore.
They participated in various cultural programmes
and also visited many historical places like museums of
Vietnam, Military Technical
Academy, Defense Ministry
and other historical places.
Principal Dr. Satinder
Singh and ANO Pinki
Manhas congratulated them
for their achievements.
R S PURA
: The
annual congregation of
Heer Biradari will be
held in village Landyal
on 6th November, 2014.
President of the Heer
Biradari
Committee
Choudhary Krishan Lal
on Monday appealed to
the
members
of
Biradari to participate
in the congregation
along with their families
to seek the blessings of
Kul Devta.
Blood donation
camp organised
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LEH: The Leh unit of
Vishwa Hindu Parishad
organised blood donation camp in Sonam
Nurboo
Memorial
Hospital,
here
on
Monday.
President VHP Leh
unit, Balbir Singh
Charak said, "VHP is
organising blood donation camps all over
India to mark its 50
years of existence. The
occasion also marked
the commemorations of
Kar Sevak Hindu volunteers who killed in
police firing at Ayodhya
in 1990".
VHP Leh Chairman,
Vijay Rishi thanked the
participants especially
the volunteers and hospital staff for their support in making the
camp successful.
Pushwinder Singh, a
volunteer while talking
to STATE TIMES said
that he was donating
blood for the 7th time.
Singh said that he has
not experienced any ailment by donating blood.
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BISHNAH: A sustained
political awareness campaign has been launched by
the Congress Party in the
Bishnah constituency under
the leadership of Gulchain
Singh Charak.
In this contest, a series of
public meetings were organised in different villages of
the constituency exploring
possibilities of immediate
redressal of public grievances with regard to unemployment, providing better medicare and educational
facilities, mitigating the
problems of farmers regarding irrigation facilities, uninterrupted electric and
drinking water, rehabilitation of the border people who
have suffered during the
recent floods and unprovoked firing by Pakistan.
Charak held a public meeting with youth of the border
belt at Arnia. A large number of youth of the border
areas participated besides
other prominent Congress
leaders. In the largely attended meeting it was declared
that if Congress Party is
voted to power, efforts will be
made to arrange special
recruitment drive for the
youth
of
Bishnah
Constituency in different belt
forces. Efforts will also be
initiated to establish a separate Degree College and ITI
College at Arnia besides better sports facilities for the
youth to compete at National
level and prove their mettle.
The youth on this occasion,
thanked Charak for providing all possible help to enable
the youth of this border belt
to participate in the
Recruitment Rally by Army
at Nagrota on 31st October
and 1st November, 2014.
Thereafter, meetings of the
villagers were organised at
villages Changiya, Chak
Keshav and Sultanpur which
were attended by a large
number of Sarpanchs/Panchs
of the areas who pledged
their vote and support to the
Congress Party. During the
meeting a number of problems were highlighted for the
development of the villages in
this part of border belt.
Gurmat Samagam organised
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JAMMU:
A
Gurmat
Samagam was organised at
Digiana Ashram, Jammu, in
connection with 23rd Death
Anniversary of Mahant
Bachiter Singh, the 12th
Mahapurash of Shiromani
Dera Nangali Sahib, Poonch.
Sri Akhand Path Sahib was
solemnised under the supervision of Mahant Manjit Singh
of Shiromani Dera Nangali
Sahib Poonch. Bhai Amarjit
Singh, Ragi from Patiala was
specially invited on the occasion.
Sikh devotees from many
parts of State participated in
the religious congregation.
The Ragis and leaders of various social and political organisations paid tribute to
Mahant Bachiter Singh.
Paying tribute to Mahant
Bachiter Singh, Minister for
Housing, Raman Bhalla
appreciated the role of
Mahant Manjit Singh for his
endeavours in providing succour to needy and the destitute. He said that Dera
Devotees at the Gurmat Samagam organised in Digiana Ashram, Jammu.
Nangali Sahib has the history
of quenching the spiritual and
social desires of society irrespective of caste, colour or
creed.
Mahant Manjit Singh, in his
address, said that Mahant
Bachiter Singh played a significant role in uplifting the
downtrodden society besides
extending a helping hand during the need of the hour.
He appealed to the Sikh
Sangat to remain united and
work for the betterment of the
society. He also stressed upon
the Sikh youth to become
Amrit Dhari and get quality
education which is being provided by the institutions
working under Dera Nangali
Sahib Trust.
Former Minister Rangil
Singh and President Sikh
United Front, Sudarshan
Singh Wazir highlighted the
works done by Mahant
Bachiter Singh.
General Secretary Sikh
United Front, Jammu, Avtar
Singh Khalsa criticised government for not conducting
Gurudwara Elections in J
and K State. He alleged that
a non Sikh (Divisional
Commissioner Jammu) is
running DGPC's affairs with
cooperation of some antiPanthic people.
Indira Bhalla, Mohinder
Singh, Kulwant Singh,
Harmohinder
Singh,
Surinder Singh (Kala),
Paramjit Singh, Gajan Singh,
Manmohan Singh, Ramnik
Singh Bijral, Surinder Singh
(Bunty), Kapur Singh Dutta,
Rajinder Singh, Kultar
Singh, Tej Pal Singh, Amrik
Singh Reen and Harpal Singh
Prince were also present.
APS Damana observes Vigilance Awareness Week
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JAMMU: On the occasion of Vigilance
Awareness Week, Army Public School
(APS) Damana organised an awareness
programme on the theme 'Combating
Corruption - Technology as an Enabler'
to promote transparency, probity and
integrity among students and staff of the
school. The Chief Guest for the occasion
was Rajesh Bakshi, Chief Prosecuting
Officer J and K Police who spoke on the
topic 'How e-Judiciary has helped in
making court proceedings more transparent'.
He laid emphasis on the transparency
and accountability of the system with
corruption free functioning. He focused
on the modernisation of world with e-governance, e-mailing and e-judiciary etc.
He stressed on carrying, managing and
monitoring the problems in a crystal
clear manner so as to deliver and receive
justice. He also introduced the benefits
Chief Prosecuting Officer J and K Police, Rajesh Bakshi speaking at a programme.
of e-judiciary and how it has helped in
making court proceedings more transparent.
Various activities like seminars, slogan
writing and debates were also conducted
within the School premises so as to create
awareness in combating corruption.
A seminar was conducted on the topic
'Effectiveness of e-taxation in making the
system more transparent and efficient' in
which Loveneesh Kapoor, CA and
Partner JRDS and Associates was the
Resource Person. He delivered a lecture
on the topic. The students of Class XI
and XII participated in an enthusiastic
manner. The NCC students marched in
the nearby locality to spread awareness
regarding the fight against corruption.