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Abhinav Theatre under water
Rainwater inundated the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages on Thursday. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Singh
7 pilgrims hurt in mishap
Women dub dress code diktat chauvinistic
Monsoon vogue catches on in city
NGO’s drive to save trees
GMCH Principal reviews emergency services
Dr Aniece Chowdhary, in charge Principal, reviews the functioning of emergency services at Government Medical College Hospital, Jammu, on Thursday. A Tribune Photograph
MLC visits Sundarbani, Nowshera
Federation blacklists JKTA’s Mir
17 municipal committee employees suspended
J&K ranks 15th in medal tally
DFA Ganderbal, Jehlam Sports script wins
9-run win for Baramulla Tigers
DCC win cricket tourney
Kolkata club to play in J-K
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Rain bares MC’s shoddy work
Jammu, July 5
In many parts of the city, rainwater had blocked the drains and nullahs. The dirty water gushed into shops and houses, causing extensive damage. People had to pump out rainwater from their houses and shops. Angry residents staged demonstrations against the civic body and disrupted traffic at several places. The roads and lanes dug up for the laying of sewer lines compounded their misery, as they had to face difficulty commuting on these roads following waterlogging and accumulation of mud. The downpour also washed away a bridge near Nagrota, on the outskirts of the city, snapping road link with over five villages. The areas worst hit were Digiana, Talab Tillo, Canal road, Sidhra, Gujjar Nagar, Gumat and Subash Nagar. “It has become a perennial problem in the locality. Polluted water and filth from drains and nullahs gushed into the houses due to blockage just half-an-hour after the downpour,” Amit Kumar, a resident of Subash Nagar, said. He said rainwater had inundated around 50 houses and caused damage to electronic goods and furniture. People remained busy pumping out rainwater, filth and mud from their houses throughout the day, he added. Residents of Talab Tillo and Canal road areas also staged protests against the civic body. Babu Ram, Joint Commissioner (Administration), MC, admitted that some localities like Krishna Nagar, Rajinder Nagar and Gumat witnessed the problem of waterlogging early in the morning. “We pressed the men and machinery into service soon after the waterlogging problem came to our notice. The issue was sorted out immediately. In some localities, people faced problems because of road-widening work and laying of sewer lines,” he said, adding that additional manpower and machinery had been kept on standby to deal with any eventuality in the coming days. He said the UEED officials had been directed to clear all drains and nullahs, if these had not been cleared yet. Monsoon is here Relief for residents, farmers
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Abhinav Theatre under water
Jammu, July 5 The academy authorities had locked the main entrance to the complex due to waterlogging. A glance from the Canal Road revealed that the entire complex had turned into a sewerage drain. Sewage from the nearby areas, including municipal waste of the Government Medical College, Jammu, flooded the complex. The complex houses works and masterpieces of celebrated sculptors of the city. Balwant Thakur, theater director and Regional Director, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, said the authorities concerned, including the municipal corporation, should ensure proper upkeep of the such centres. “During my tenure as the Secretary, JKAACL, I used to direct the authorities concerned to maintain cleanliness at the centre during the rainy season.” Mohan Singh, noted Dogri writer and Sahitya Academy Award winner, said they had raised the issue with the newly appointed secretary of the JKAACL at a meeting. “The secretary had held a meeting of writers in Srinagar on July 3. It was stressed that more care must be taken to repair the rooftop of Abhinav Theatre. A slight drizzle has now exposed the pace of repair work going on at the theatre,” he said. The academy complex in Jammu has been mired in conspiracies ever since its establishment. Khalid Bashir, who has recently taken over as the secretary, JKAACL, said the matter had not been brought to his notice, but he would take it up with the authorities concerned. “I am not aware of this issue but after looking into the details, I will take it up with the authorities concerned,” he said.
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7 pilgrims hurt in mishap
Katra, July 5 The pilgrims were on their way to the Shiv Khori shrine after paying their obeisance at the Vaishno Devi shrine. The injured were admitted to the PHC, Pouni, and later referred to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu. They have been identified as Sham Lal Gupta (41), Prema Gupta (40), Priya Gupta (19), Aman Gupta (17), Muskan (12), Tanshq (8) and Aman Sharma (25), all residents of New Delhi. The police has registered a case of rash and negligent driving against the driver and started its investigation. |
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Women dub dress code diktat chauvinistic
Jammu, July 5 Women from all age groups have condemned the “chauvinist behaviour and diktats” at a time when Srinagar should revel in its reviving tourism industry. The reaction comes in response to the diktat issued against women tourists visiting the Valley, asking them not to wear “objectionable” clothes, as it was against the ethos of the local Muslim population. Dr Rekha Chaudhary, an academic, termed it regressive and against the interest of the city. “Kashmir has been exposed to a wide array of tourists over the years. The people there are used to the vibrancy the tourists bring with them and, as such, have no problem. This is an attention-seeking gimmick by the Jamaat-e-Islami, as they are seeking to revive their following at a time when everyone has moved away from archaic thinking are more open to accepting change. This diktat has more to do with internal power conflict and rebuilding of political and religious following.” The student fraternity in Jammu has also not taken kindly to the diktat and has termed it a chauvinist mindset targeting women visiting the Valley. “While it is important for all to be conscious of what they wear, such specifications dictating the dress code are not healthy for the Valley, where efforts are being made to change the image of the region. Such regressive thinking should not be supported and women should not feel targeted in such situations,” said Shruti, a law student at Jammu University. Ankush Verma, a KAS aspirant, however, felt there was a need to balance the cultural ethos with the personal freedom of thought and action. “While all individuals have the right to decide what they should wear, they should also take into consideration the local perceptions as well.”
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Monsoon vogue catches on in city
Jammu, July 5
The trend of sporting colourful slippers, short pants, flared skirts and vibrant colour combination is being lapped up by girls and boys, who are in no mood to let the monsoon dampen their spirits. The retro style of the 70s and 80s is staging a comeback, with the younger generation wanting to look their fashionable best even when the skies look to unleash the monsoon fury. With college admissions beginning next week, there is all the more reason for youngsters to go out and put their best foot forward. Though jumpsuits and jump pants are yet to become a vogue in the city, capris and stylish shirts are already a rage with girls. They are keen on keeping their look simple yet stylish, while battling the admission race and soaring temperatures. Colourful shirts with frills, motifs and sequence works in pastel colours are a hot favorite with girls, while boys are keeping it simple with a classic look. “Though boys usually have a limited choice when it comes to dressing up, this summer I am keeping my casual wardrobe restricted to linen shorts and trousers teemed with natural fabric-based shirts. Since the weather is hot, I try to avoid dark colours during daytime,” quips Rajeev Sharma. Apart from clothes, colourful slippers, ballerinas and gladiator slippers are popular with the younger lot. Girls are going in for flowers as a theme for almost anything they wear. Be it hair bands, slippers or jewelry, floral theme dominates the accessories. Headgear such as colourful hats are also a rage, though restricted to a few. Denim caps are also in vogue, as are high belts, which can add zing to almost anything one wears.
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NGO’s drive to save trees
Rajouri, July 5 The non-governmental organisation has launched its movement from the Gambhir Mughalan forest area. The campaign was led by FEPEE chairman Sarfraz Ahmed, who along with his team, local villagers and environment activists reached the forest area and hugged trees. NGO spokesperson Zakir Malik Bhallesi and environment activist Mohammad Nawaz were also present. Sarfraz Ahmed said a complete ban on the felling of green as well as dry trees must be implemented and strict action must be taken against the offenders. He said the violators should be booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA). He added that deforestation could not be stemmed till a strict law was in place in the state on the lines of the PSA. Judicial member of panchayat Zubair Ahmed alleged that the Gambhir Mughalan forest area had suffered a huge loss due to the felling of trees and construction in the area. He alleged that forest officials were not taking action to save trees. Environment activist Mohammad Nawaz said he had written thrice to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, regarding the felling of trees in the Gambhir Mughal forest area. The Centre had directed the Principal Chief Conservator Forest, J&K, to take relevant action, but nothing had been done in this regard.
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Gupta denounces acts of terror in Kashmir valley
Jammu, July 5 Gupta said such acts were part of a design to disrupt peace in the state. He pointed out that such forces had been resorting to acts of terror to destabilise the peace initiative between the two nations. “Such incidents have been happening on the eve of talks between the two countries. Such activities are outbursts of separatist zealots and have no meaning,” he said. “It is a pity that instead of taking into consideration the utterances of such fundamentalists, separatists and even those of semi-separatists, the Central government seems to be taking an unrealistic approach, which is generally termed as the policy of appeasement,” Gupta said.
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GMCH Principal reviews emergency services
Jammu, July 5 Accompanied by Dr Manoj Chalotra, Medical Superintendent, GMCH; Dr Wasiq Rasool, Deputy Medical Superintendent; Dr Uttam Singh, in charge (emergency); and Dr Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, in charge (control room), the Principal interacted with patients and appealed to the attendants to prevent overcrowding in wards and not to bring eatables inside the wards, as it attracted animals, besides creating nuisance, ultimately affecting patient care. He directed the hospital administration to ensure cleanliness and improve sanitation, besides strengthening the security and restricting the number of attendants in wards. To ensure uninterrupted power supply and air-conditioning in the emergency and operating theatres, the Principal directed Executive Engineer (mechanical division) to inspect all utility areas of the hospital and ensure the functioning of fans, exhaust fans, coolers and sanitary items fitted in various sections. He also directed the officials concerned to repair and renovate bathrooms wherever necessary and submit a weekly compliance report to him. A monkey was recently found dozing in the hospital bed. The Chief Minister had taken cognizance of the presence of a simian in the hospital after a news channel highlighted the incident. He had sought a detailed report from the health and medical education department and expressed dismay over the incident. The television footage had also shown a group of dogs roaming in the hospital corridors. |
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MLC visits Sundarbani, Nowshera
Rajouri, July 5 Sharma held a meeting with sarpanches, panches and senior leaders of the party. Other prominent citizens also listened to the current problems of the people, besides taking a stock of the development activities. Sharma briefed the workers about the deliberations of the recent District Development Board (DDB) meeting at Rajouri. He also interacted with the local administration and officials to solve the problems of the people brought to the notice of the MLC during the tour. Sharma also addressed a gathering at Dabbar and inaugurated a link road and a culvert at Barsali Mohra. The meeting was organised by local Congress leaders, including Sarwan Dass, Capt Ved Prakash and Shah Begum. At Nowshera, a group of Gujjar leaders from Sayal panchayat, led by sarpanch Sub Karam Chand, joined the Congress. Prominent Congress leaders present included HL Bakshi, president, PR Khokhar block, sarpanches Paramjit Singh, Mukund Lal, Ch Khalil, Jagdish Lal, Karam Chand, Bindu Choudhary, Mohinder Kumar, Chander Mohan, Yash Pal Choudhary, Pashori Lal and Sat Paul.
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Federation blacklists JKTA’s Mir
Jammu, July 5 The federation claimed that Mir had been receiving money from athletes under various heads and taking them abroad for participation in international events without its permission. The federation said Mir had tarnished its image by disrupting the tae kwon do activities in Srinagar. The JKTA had removed him from the post of president for his involvement in promoting other martial arts as well. His activities were against the rules and regulations of TFI, it added.
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17 municipal committee employees suspended
Rajouri, July 5 "Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, had paid a surprise visit to the municipal committee office and found 17 employees absent from work," an official source said. Executive Officer Parvez Mirza later confirmed the report of suspension.
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J&K ranks 15th in medal tally
Jammu, July 5 The SGFI lauded the efforts of the concerned sports authorities in J&K for their concern shown in sports at grass root level. Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director (Central), Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, was unanimously elected as vice-president of SGFI for a term of four years in the recently held elections at Chhatrasal Stadium, Model Town, Delhi. “The SGFI has allotted the u-17 boys football championship to J&K after expressing satisfaction over the available infrastructure”, Deputy Director said. “Interestingly, it will be the first tournament of the upcoming 58th edition of the National School Games,” he said. “A record 211 disciplines were organised by the SGFI last year, which was no less than an achievement”, SGFI, vice-president said. “The SGFI officials were very particular about the tapping of maximum youth talent and that is why they have taken this initiative to ask all the member states to provide rigorous training to the promising youths in various disciplines to prepare them for the international championships,” Kumar said. When asked about the possibility of any addition of new discipline in the existing list of SGFI, Kumar said it has not decided yet. “A five-member committee has been constituted by SGFI particularly for this purpose and if any recommendation is received, the committee then look into all the aspects before giving its final nod to include in its disciplines list”, the Deputy Director said. |
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DFA Ganderbal, Jehlam Sports script wins
Jammu, July 5 The tournament is being organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Police under its Civic Action Programme. In the first match, DFA Ganderbal got the better of Court Road XI 5-4 via a tie-breaker to sail into the next round. Both teams were levelled at 1-1 in the stipulated period and the winner was decided through a tie-breaker. In another match, Jehlam Sports beat J&K PDC (B) in a tie-breaker. Both teams failed to score in the allotted time. In the tie-breaker, Jehlam Sports drove in five goals, while J&K PDC (B) could score just three. In another contest, DFA Anantnag beat Raheem Greens Solina 2-1. Shahid and Khalid chipped in one goal each during the match. The matches were officiated by Nazir Ahmed, Mohd Shafi, Farooq Khan, Bilal Khan, Jalil Ahmad, Mohd Yasin, M Ashraf, Hilal Ahmad, Sohan Kumar and Vijay Kumar. T Namgyal, DIG, Armed Police Kashmir; SA Hamid, DIG, IRP Kashmir; Kifayat Haider, CO, JKAP (13th battalion); Altaf Ahmad Khan, CO, JKAP (9th battalion), Basant Kumar Rath, CO, JKAP (3rd battalion), Sheikh Mehmood, SSP, PCR (Srinagar) and office-bearers of the JKFA witnessed the matches.
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9-run win for Baramulla Tigers
Jammu, July 5 Umer Rider played a fine knock of 37 runs and Jehangir Bakshi chipped in 25 runs. In reply, Kulgam Kings were bowled out for 143 runs. For Baramulla Tigers, Shabrez Ahmad and Babloo Singh took three and two wickets, respectively. |
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DCC win cricket tourney
Jammu, July 5 In reply, DCC reached the target in the final over. Manjeet Singh Jatt, state general secretary, J&K Pradesh Youth Congress, was the chief guest. Manjeet Singh along with Rakesh Choudhary handed over Rs 6,500 and Rs 3,500 to the winners and runners-up, respectively. The man of the match trophy went to Surma of Dayala Chack Cricket Club (DCC), who scored 40 runs. Sunny was declared the man of the series. |
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Kolkata club to play in J-K
Jammu, July 5 The decision in this regard was taken at a meeting held under the chairmanship of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh. Minister for Youth Services and Sports RS Chib was also present. Mohamdan Sports Club will play two matches. The aim of organising the matches is to encourage the local talent in the Valley. The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has already approved a project to lay Astro Turf at TRC Grounds, Srinagar. This is aimed at providing proper infrastructure to players to prepare for national and international sports events. ADGP (Security) Ram Lubhaya, J&K State Sports Council secretary Vinod Koul, J&K State Sports Council secretary Daleep Thussu, besides other senior officers of Union ministries of Home Affairs and Sports and the Football Federation of India were also present.
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The morning downpour was enough to turn the premises of the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages (JKAACL) into a filthy pond today. The premises includes Abhinav Theater, the city’s only auditorium meant for theatrical and cultural activities.
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