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Officer’s kin dupes traders
Coalition committed to empowering panchayats: Sadhotra
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Safety prime concern for return, say Pandits
Cane-charging of protesters
Army Symphonic Band regales audience
Chaman Lal against Article 370 as permanent feature
78 head constables promoted
uncertainty dogs women football
BJP appeal for mass arrest on June 22
Forum threatens indefinite strike
Committee lauds health minister
Migrant body welcomes cash enhancement
BSP doubts holding of civic poll
Baby girl awaits new lease of life
Rising Star beat Qadri Cricket Club
SKCC, Bijbehara Sports log wins
JKPDC-A beat Iqbal Sports in football tournament
Trikuta Club beat Madhya Pradesh XI to lift cricket cup
3-0 win for Chinar Valley FC
Tug-of-war team leaves for Punjabi University
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Officer’s kin dupes traders
Jammu, June 21 Over six cases of forgery, cheating and theft have been registered against the woman at various city police stations. The woman is accused of leaving the shops without making payments for the purchases made. “She used to arrive at the malls in a Gypsy, escorted by personal security officers. She would produce credit cards to make payments for the purchases but once these were rejected, she used to assure the mall owner of bringing the money from the nearest ATM. She would leave the mall with the goods and never return,” claimed a trader. On allowing her to leave with the goods, he said: “No one could expect such a high-profile woman to indulge in trivial thefts.” She had reportedly stolen material worth thousands from City Walk Showroom and Apple Tree in Gandhi Nagar and Petals in Shastri Nagar. Besides, she also managed to steal items from City Square Mall and a case had been registered at the Nawabad police station. Sources said the police had taken up the matter with the authorities of the armed force concerned. “We have asked the authorities to make the woman appear before the police,” said sources. What is kleptomania
People from well-off families who get involved in such acts suffer from a psychic disorder called kleptomania. “It is an irresistible urge to steal articles mostly of trivial values. Such people also regret of their deeds later. It is not exactly their fault, they are patients,” says Dr Mannu Arora, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Jammu. It is a curable disorder and behavioural therapy and medications are used to cure it. |
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Coalition committed to empowering panchayats: Sadhotra
Jammu, June 21 Sadhotra was addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone of a panchayat ghar at Sum. The facility is being constructed at the cost of Rs 20 lakh. Sadhotra said during the 2008 Assembly elections, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had promised the people of the state that they would hold panchayat elections and strengthen the Panchayati Raj institutions in the state. He said the successful conduct of the panchayat elections had frustrated the PDP and the BJP and both were indulging in propaganda politics, claiming that these institutions had not been empowered. These parties were enemies of the basic democratic bodies and did not want to see a strong panchayati system in the state, he added. He further said the basic idea of having Panchayati Raj institutions was to involve more and more people in the speedy development of the state. The J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 was the best in the country, he asserted. Sadhotra expressed gratitude to Krishan Lal for donating land free of cost for the panchayat ghar. He hoped that the panchayat ghar would become a symbol of perfect “lok raj” in the panchayat. Sarpanch Bishan Dass also spoke. |
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Safety prime concern for return, say Pandits
Jammu, June 21 In a cabinet meeting held on yesterday, a proposal was forwarded to the Centre that includes enhancing the relief package from the present Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 20 lakh for construction of houses of those migrants returning to the Valley. The state government also recommended increasing the monthly cash assistance to Pandits from the present Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000. Mohan Lal, a relief beneficiary, sitting on a dharna at Jagti, told The Tribune, “Nothing can be better than going back to our homes. We too want our homes back but money is not the only criterion and we need security assurance while returning there.” Sunil Raina, an unemployed youth and a resident of Jagti township, said, “The government’s decision to enhance the relief cash and the incentive for our return is a welcome step. But what if after sending us back to the valley, we do not feel safe there anymore.” “They have not mentioned the criteria under which Rs 20 lakh rupees will be given to the people. Also the safety aspect is not mentioned anywhere which should have been taken as a prime concern,” he added. HL Chatta, a Kashmiri Pandit leader and member of their apex advisory committee, while talking to The Tribune said, “We welcome the step and request the Minister for Revenue and Relief, Raman Bhalla to take up the matter with the Central government so that the people may soon benefit from it. Now we will invite all the organisations of Kashmiri Pandits and ask for the solution as how we can safely return to the Valley.” “Our main concern is relief, return and jobs for our youth. We will meet the concerned minister and talk about the safety measures being taken up by them,” Chatta added.
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Magisterial probe ordered against SHO
RK Kichlu
Batote, June 21 A bandh was observed in Ramban town on a call given by political parties and organisations today in protest against the alleged atrocity of the police. After a meeting with the Ramban SP Anil Magotra, officers and public representatives, including Youth Congress leader Arun Raju, National Panthers Party district president Suraj Singh Parihar, Beopar Mandal president Ved Bhushan and Arif Wani, Ramban Deputy Commissioner SA Bhat told mediapersons that he had asked ACR GS Thakur to submit a magisterial inquiry report against the SHO within a week, besides transferring ASI GH Wani. It was also decided to look into the cases registered against protesters Neelam Kumar Langeh and AR Runyal. The administration has also decided to revoke the decision of enclosing judicial and stamp papers for applying for the renewal of ration cards. He assured the public of taking prompt action in the case. Businessmen, however, decided to keep their establishments closed today. “We will wait for a week for the government to take action and resume our agitation if no satisfactory action is taken during this period,” said Ved Bhushan, a trader. “Stamp paper vendors at Banihal and Ramban had allegedly been selling judicial and stamp papers at Rs 200, instead of the actual cost of Rs 20, for the past few days. We were going to the DC’s office to bring the matter to his notice. We had barely sat on a dharna on the national highway when a police team, led by Ramban SHO RS Parihar, cane-charged us, injuring several persons. I also received injuries,” alleged Neelam Kumar Langeh, BJP district youth president, while undergoing treatment at the District Hospital, Ramban. A case had been registered against Neelam and Khaliq at the Ramban police station. The repercussion
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Army Symphonic Band regales audience
Jammu, June 21 The band has the privilege of performing during visits of various foreign dignitaries to India at the Rashtrapati Bhawan and during national-level functions like Republic Day, Independence Day and Beating the Retreat ceremonies. Symphonic Band has also participated in various military tattoo and music festivals in Russia, France, Italy, Sweden, Japan, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Bhutan and Nepal. The Army has 48 military bands and over 400 pipes and drums ensembles and thus forms the largest military music assembly in any Army of the world. The bands belong to various regiments of the Army and though all are Indian in character, they reflect the unique characteristics of the regions the troops come from, synonymous to the various hues and shades of the country’s cultural diversity. Maj Gen Surinder Singh, General Officer Commanding, Tiger Division, thanked the team for their musical performance. He said military bands played a vital role of raising the morale of the troops and motivating them to fight with valour to overcome the enemy. He also presented souvenirs to the team of Army Symphonic Band.
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Chaman Lal against Article 370 as permanent feature
Jammu, June 21 In a statement, Professor Gupta recalled that Article 370 was inserted in the Constitution as a temporary provision despite opposition by several nationalists, including Moulana Mohani, and others, including Dr BR Ambedkar, who were not in favour of this provision as they did not want to deprive the people of their basic rights in the state. He stated that the special status granted under the Article had caused harm not only to the national interest but also to the people of the state as they had been denied their democratic and other rights. He warned of serious repercussions of the move to dilute the sovereignty of Parliament in the name of autonomy to the state. He expressed displeasure at any move that could further weaken the ties between the state and the rest of the country.
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Bhaderwah girl makes waves in Indian Idol
Jammu, June 21 Hailing from remote Noori Hanga hamlet in the district, which till a few years ago was swarmed by militants, Indu is a household name in the area these days. Given the sobriquet of “Mini Lata” in her village, Indu’s singing talent has found appreciation from judges Anu Malik, Sunidhi Chauhan and Salim Merchant during the Mumbai auditions. “Music has always been part of my life and getting appreciation from doyens of music industry has been overwhelming. It has been an arduous journey so far,” says Indu. Daughter of retired ZEO Prakash Ram and Kamla Devi, Indu is pursing final year in music and fine arts at Jammu. “I idolise Lata Mangeshkar and have adopted her style of singing,” she says. Indu is not only the youngest singer of the state to have performed at such a big stage, but has also got the distinction of winning the BIG 92.7 FM singing competition organised in Jammu in 2010. “I belong to an area where people have reservations about women sharing a stage with men. But things are changing for good and more and more girls are breaking the barriers,” she quips. She is well-versed in singing in Hindi, Dogri, Bhaderwahi, Gojri and Kashmiri. “The competition is quite tough in Indian Idol as there are so many good performers,” she adds. “My first guru was my father, who used to write songs. He prompted me to pursue singing. Further my mentor, renowned singer Suraj Singh, honed my skills,” she adds. On her future plans, Indu says she wants to shine in the competition and take singing as a career.
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78 head constables promoted
Jammu, June 21 The Departmental Promotion Committee cleared
the promotions. Dilbagh Singh said: “The timely conduct of promotions has added to the morale of subordinate officers. Also, by promoting higher-rank officers, junior officers get a chance to go up the ladder.” |
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uncertainty dogs women football Vikas Sharma Tribune News Service
Jammu, June 21 “The Jammu and Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) is taking keen interest in promoting the game among men by conducting various tournaments while hosting premier football championships like Santosh Trophy, Federation Cup. But as far as women football is concerned, the authorities are least interested in holding even coaching camps not to talk of conducting tournaments,” said one woman footballer. “Despite being such a popular sport in the state, especially in the Valley, the JKFA has not taken any serious initiative to revive it,” said another woman footballer. When Santosh Trophy was hosted by J&K in 2008, it gave them a ray of hope that the JKFA will do something to bolster the standard of women football but it never happened, she added. According to sources, a continuous blame game between the J&K State Sports Council and JKFA has been the major cause behind the pathetic condition of women football. They both keep blaming each other for pushing women football into such a mess. JKFA President, Zameer Ahmad Thakur, while talking to The Tribune expressed concern over the grim scenario. “There is no doubt that the women football is in dire straits in J&K but we are now doing our level best to improve the situation for better,” Thakur said. Thakur said the J&K State Sports Council recently organised a coaching camp for women which was a welcome sign. “After the completion of upcoming Police Martyrs Football Tournament, JKFA plans to approach JKP for promoting women football in the Valley,” he maintained. “In fact, we are not enjoying much support from J&K State Sports Council because the JKFA has not been able to run its activities in a smooth manner due to paucity of funds,” he claimed. What ails women football in J&K
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BJP appeal for mass arrest on June 22
Jammu, June 21 Manhas chaired meetings in different wards while continuing his tour of individual wards falling under Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). He was accompanied by party’s national executive member and chief spokesperson Dr Jitendra Singh, state general secretary Sat Sharma and Jammu district president Rajesh Gupta. While addressing the local senior leaders and party activists from various wards, Manhas said there was corruption, price rise, misgovernance, law and order problem whenever the Congress comes to power at the Centre and shares power with any Kashmir-based party in J&K. He appealed the party activists to come out in large numbers to court arrests on June 22 along with BJP MP and Mahila Morcha National president, Smriti Irani. Jitendra Singh said that Congress has always burdened the nation with corruption, price-rise, black-money. Only a handful of business houses and close associates of the Congress leadership have been the beneficiaries while the common citizen has suffered, he said. He further said that display of solidarity on June 22 by courting countrywide arrests will send a strong message. — TNS
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Forum threatens indefinite strike
Jammu, June 21 MS Qureshi, spokesperson of the forum, said that career opportunities were being blocked for scores of youngsters since deserving jobs were going to retirees in the names of extensions. He alleged that favouritism was at play wherein established officers were getting preference over others. The forum has appealed to the government to stop the practice of granting extensions and instead focus on welfare of the unemployed educated youth of the state.
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Committee lauds health minister
Jammu, June 21 In a meeting held today under the presidentship of Mohammad Sharif Nissar, the JJJKDC thanked the minister for fulfilling their long pending demand. Meanwhile, Sharma visited the proposed
site for construction of the trauma centre at Jhajjar Kotli during his tour of Jammu and Udhampur districts. Sharma was accompanied by a team of Health Department and District Administration officials. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the Health Department has earmarked Rs 20 lakh for purchase of land for
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Migrant body welcomes cash enhancement
Jammu, June 21 In a meeting held here under the chairmanship of Ajay Bharti, chairman of the organisation, the office-bearers said the ceiling fixed for the restoration of orchards and agricultural land is not going to benefit the orchard holders as well as agriculture landholders. The members also thanked those migrants who stayed on dharna for over two months at Jagti town and in front of Relief Commissioner’s office for getting the demand of cash relief enhancement fulfilled.
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BSP doubts holding of civic poll
Jammu, June 21 The coordinating committee, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has decided to hold the elections after a delay of two years. He questioned the sincerity of the government in holding the elections in the state. That was the reason why the block development and civic elections had got postponed, he added.
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Baby girl awaits new lease of life
Jammu, June 21 Eleven-month-old girl’s father Ajay Kumar is unable to bear the expenses of the surgery. Jyoti Devi, her mother, said: “She was born with this ailment and the doctors have advised three surgeries to save her life. But we cannot afford the expensive surgery, which would cost Rs 3 lakh.” Her first surgery is scheduled for July 19. Those interested can contact the patient’s parents at 09796430079 and 09796024483 for further details.
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Rising Star beat Qadri Cricket Club
Jammu, June 21 Earlier, the opening ceremony was attended by Srinagar Municipal Corporation Commissioner, G N Qasba, Senior Additional Advocate General, Ali Mohammad Magray, Ex-Mayor Salman Sagar, Abid Nazir and Jehangir Hassan. Speaking on the occasion, Qasba said the municipal corporation will provide the requisites for the successful conduct of the tournament. SPCC win in Pawan Memorial Cricket
Shashi Paul Cricket Club (SPCC) had an eight-wicket win over Muslim Cricket Club (MCC) to advance into the next round of the ongoing 4th Pawan Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament being played at the Government Higher Secondary School ground here. Batting first, MCC garnered 106 runs in 19.2 overs. Raja was the top scorer with 40 runs while Ajay contributed 26 runs. For SPCC, Prithvi took three wickets while Gosha and Sumesh shared two wickets each. In reply, SPCC reached the target in 14 overs by losing two wickets. Sanjay played a match winning knock of 30 runs whereas Ajay and Love contributed 29 and 21 runs respectively. Muneer fetched two wickets for MCC. Prithvi was declared the man of
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SKCC, Bijbehara Sports log wins
Jammu, June 21 In the first match, SKCC Soura beat Dara-XI by six wickets while in second match, Bijbehara Sports outcshone Star Cricket Club, Chattabal, by eight wickets. Batting first, Dara-XI accumulated 153 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted overs. Showkat with 42 runs was highest scorer while Mehraj took three wickets for SKCC Soura. In reply, SKCC overhauled the target in 19.2 overs. Muzaffer was the top scorer with 50 while Javed scored 47. Muneer took two wickets for Dara-XI. In the second match, Bijbehara Sports cruised past Star Cricket Club, Chattabal by eight wickets. Batting first, Star were bundled out for 102 runs. Suhail with 33 was the highest scorer while Shahid and Noor Muhammad took two wickets each for Bijbehara. In reply, Bijbehara Sports chased the target for the loss of only two wickets in 9.4 overs. Sartaj with 35 and Ulfat with 33 were the highest scorers. The event is being organised by J&K Cricket Players Association.
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JKPDC-A beat Iqbal Sports in football tournament
Jammu, June 21 JKPDC-A dominated the game right from the onset as their forwards unleashed series of attacks against the rival team. For PODC-A, Aamir scored two goals. During the first half of the match, no team could score any goal. In the second half, PDC-A went for an all out attack. Aamir scored the first goal in the 55th minute while Bilal struck another goal in the 68th minute. In the 72nd minute, Aamir scored his second and team’s third goal. Earlier in the A-Division league, PDC-B defeated Court Road by a single goal. Salim Gul was the goal scorer for winning team. The tournament is being organised by J&K Football Association.
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Trikuta Club beat Madhya Pradesh XI to lift cricket cup
Jammu, June 21 Batting first, Trikuta Club accumulated 180 runs in 15 overs. Bupinder Singh was the top scorer with a quick 60 runs off 25 balls which included six hits for the maximum and three fours. Robert and Sunny Gill contributed 26 runs each. Arun Sharma made 27 runs. For MP XI, Tarun got three wickets. In reply, MP XI were bundled out for 87 runs. Tarun and Joginder played knock of 17 runs each. For Trikuta Club, Mukesh got three wickets while Bupinder and Hardeep Singh got two wickets each. Bupinder Singh was adjudged the man of the match. MK Meena, Divisional Traffic Manager, Northern Railways, was the chief guest on the valedictory function. Subash Dogra and Vijay Singh were the guests of honour. The chief guest along with other dignitaries distributed prizes among the winner and runner-up team.
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3-0 win for Chinar Valley FC
Jammu, June 21 At TRC Ground, FC Peerbagh defeated Al-Hilal by 2-0 while in the second match, Sulaiman 'B' FC overcame the challenge of Star FC Chanpora by 4-0. At Islamia College Ground, AFC Towheed toppled Bohlichpora FC by 1-0 while the match between Young Citizen and Friends Jamalata ended in a 1-1 draw.
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Tug-of-war team leaves for Punjabi University
Jammu, June 21 Before leaving for participation, the selected team underwent a five -day coaching camp at Unique Public Higher Secondary School, Gadhigarh. The team comprised Ankush, Ravinder Singh, Gurdev Singh, Mohit Bhatti, Mudasir Ahmed Naik, Umar Abdula Dar, Rajinder Sharma, Arif Sohail, Tarif Sohail, Pawandeep Singh, Kanwaldeep Singh, Rakesh Kumar, Mohit Gupta, Rohit Kumar, Harpreet Singh, Yawar Abass, Rashid Bhat, Ajay Kumar, Pankaj Sharma, Dileshwar Singh, Rajan Kumar, Tejinder Kaur, Kajal Mahajan, Navneet Kaur, Anita Sharma and Gurvinder Kaur.
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A high-profile woman has been found involved in several cases of cheating and theft in the city. Police sources told The Tribune that a woman, reported to be a close relative of a security force officer, was allegedly involved in duping traders at some city-based malls and shopping centres.
Though the Jammu and Kashmir government has recommended a revised rehabilitation package for Kashmiri Pandits for their return to the Valley, the community is of the view that security is of paramount concern to them and money alone cannot motivate them to go back.
Nothing can be better than going back home. We too want our homes back but money is not the only criterion and we need security assurance while returning
there.
The government’s decision to enhance the relief cash
and incentive for our return is a welcome step. But what if after sending us back to the Valley, we do not feel safe there
anymore.