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Relief eludes Doda quake victims
Translation of ‘Samay Matrika’ into Kashmiri released
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CITU for conceding demands of Anganwadi, ASHA workers
2 naib tehsildars transferred
MLA meets Ramban firing victims
Arora congregation held
RCC win cricket league title
APS Akhnoor, APS Udhampur bag top honours in basketball tourney
BCC enter Friendship Cup final
Prinkle, Aarja duo bags lawn tennis title
President of Swarankar Sangh elected
BJYM expresses concern over Ramban unrest
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Relief eludes Doda quake victims
Jammu, July 21 On May 1, the erstwhile district of Doda was hit by an earthquake of 5.8 magnitude, which had caused widespread damage to structures in the area. As per official data, more than 80 per cent houses were completely, severely or partially damaged. After the quake, ministers, politicians, survey groups and others visited the area and assured people relief packages. The state cabinet even sent a proposal of Rs 607.7 crore relief package for the quake-hit areas but it has since been rejected by the Centre. “People think that Chenab Valley, dominated by a particular community area has been ignored and sidelined by the Centre government. The government still believes that state is a disputed area, which it is not, and that is why people have been denied the right for relief,” said Zaheer Abbas Hashmi, a resident of Ghat village of Doda. His house had developed cracks in the quake. Hashmi said whosoever visited the area, from Delhi or the state, only saw the damaged structures from outside and not the spots where the damage was maximum. “Politicians didn't go inside the victims's houses. Structures are intact but cracks have made them unsafe for living. Living in these structures is risky and dangerous,” he added. Some victims whose houses were completely damaged in the quake do not know where to go and demand relief. “No one is thinking about us. Those who visited the area only deceived us," alleged Sandeep Singh of Bhaderwah, whose house was completely damaged in the quake. He didn't receive any money from the government to rebuild his house. “We have suffered loss worth lakhs and at least 50 per cent compensation should have come from the government. The rejection of relief package has shattered our plans,” Singh said. “Now, I have started to rebuild my house with the money I had saved for the weddings of my daughters.” |
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Translation of ‘Samay Matrika’ into Kashmiri released
Jammu, July 21 “Nagrad, a literary organisation, devoted to the cause of preservation of Kashmiri literature, culture and ethos, released the translated work of the highly acclaimed book. It will go a long way in adding to Kashmiri literature on which no such work has so far been undertaken. The Nagrad also released its annual issue based on noted Kashmiri and Urdu intellectual, writer and scholar of international repute, Brij Premi. The translated work refers to a period in Kashmir's history when cultural and religious landscape of Kashmir was beginning to change. Lidhoo said Ksemendra's Sanskrit work was a warning to alert the elite of the society to put the nation above everything else and to care about the fast dwindling standards of morality in society. "Ksemendra had wished he could write Samay Matrika in Kashmiri, but the rulers of those times had disallowed him," Lidhoo claimed. It was proverbial dream come true for this legendary Sanskrit writer that Lidhoo translated Ksemendra's work into Kashmiri for the benefit of the masses. Review papers and commentaries about the translation were read by President Nagrad, AK Naaz, Dr Rattan Lal Shaant and Makhan Lal Kanwal also, who both praised Lidhoo for this masterpiece. “In a way the present translation can offer insight in respect of what was to follow in Kashmir post Hindu period," Shaant and Naaz said. A lively interaction and exchange of ideas between the author and those present was the highlight of the function. History revisited
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Army to celebrate 14th Operation Vijay Diwas at Drass on July 26
Jammu, July 21 Among them were 543 gallant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice of laying down their lives for the country. The celebration this year will be combined with the golden jubilee of the raising of the 'Forever in Operations Division', which not only took part in the 1999 conflict and won many major battles of the campaign, but has since then been in charge of defending Kargil. Interestingly, the Chief of the Army Staff during the conflict, General VP Malik, had once commanded this division. To be held over two days, the events planned for the golden jubilee celebrations, are expected to be attended by a number of officers who commanded this glorious formation include a golden jubilee picnic for the soldiers of the Formation followed by a jubilee dinner and Barakhana. The Operation Vijay Diwas celebrations includes a solemn wreath laying ceremony at the Drass War Memorial, a Memorial Service accompanied by beating the retreat ceremony and a brass band display. A 'first day cover' will also be released on the occasion. A number of retired and serving senior officers of the Army are likely to attend. |
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Jat Mahasabha demands OBC status
Jammu, July 21 The sammelan was presided over by president, All India Kisan Union Rakesh Tiket, general secretary, Yudhvir Singh, senior vice-president, Harpal Singh Harpura and secretary, Dharamvir. The agenda of the meeting was that Jat community should be given OBC status, at Centre or state level. Other demands which were discussed included ownership rights of the land should be given to all the displaced families of Indo-Pak wars, RBA category should be given to all the families living within the radius of 8 km from International border and one time settlement of the compensation issue to all the refugee families. The main focus of the sammelan was to strengthen and upliftment of Jat community of J&K. Manmohan Singh the new president thanked all for their support and assured them that he will leave no stone unturned for the betterment of the Jat community. Other who spoke on the occasion, included Sudarshan Kumar, Lal Chand, Ajit Singh, Bhajan Singh, Rashpal Singh, Moti Ram and M S Bhatti. The demands
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Entry to college blocked by slush
Jammu, July 21 While the authorities have turned a blind eye towards the prevailing mess on the road, the students and lecturers have been facing hardships as it has become difficult to even go inside the college premises because of the dug road. Neha Sharma, a student of the B Ed at the college said, “The main road of the college was dug up for laying sewer lines but no one is bothered to black top the portion. Even the levelling has not been done so far, which results in uncounted miseries for us”. “Whenever my father or brother comes to pick me up, they have to wait far away from the college, as it is difficult to get the vehicle near the gate,” she added. A lecturer at the college said, “The work was started in March but the agency has left it after laying the sewer lines. We cannot even park our vehicles inside the college and it becomes difficult to enter the campus during rains. Students hardly come on a rainy day, and whosoever comes, they always complain about the road”. |
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CITU for conceding demands of Anganwadi, ASHA workers
Jammu, July 21 The major demands included workers be recognised as employees and not called volunteers, be paid minimum wages, social security benefits like pension, gratuity, maternity benefits etc., social security schemes like Aam Admi Bima Yojna, Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna should be extended to these workers and right to organise and collective bargaining etc. Kesar said the national leadership of CITU had raised the problems of these workers in the 45th Indian Labour Conference (ILC). The CITU had prepared a note on the issues and working conditions of these scheme workers and circulated it among the delegates. Trade union representatives, employers' representatives, the Labour Ministry and the state governments supported the demands and suggestions put forward by the CITU. CITU state committee demanded that these genuine demands of the Anganwadi employees, ASHA and Mid-day meal workers be conceded without any delay. |
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Tehsil status for Pouni sought
Katra, July 21 Addressing a gathering at Bhambla village, Sharma said “Block Pouni was established about 60 years ago and it has more than 50,000 population in 21 panchayats. Besides, it has the Shiv Khori Shrine, which attracts 20 lakh devotees every year”. The occasion was attended by various sarpanches and panches of the area. Through the campaign, residents of Pouni demanded creation of new administrative units to accede to their demand. |
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2 naib tehsildars transferred
Katra, July 21 Prithvi Singh, Naib Tehsildar, Thakrakote, has been transferred and posted as PA to the Deputy Commisisoner vice Munshi Ram. NT Reasi will hold the additional charge of
Thakrakote. |
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MLA meets Ramban firing victims
Jammu, July 21 The ex-Minister assured them of all necessary assistance from the government. Saroori asked the doctors about the status of the patients and directed them to extend the best possible medicare to them. He also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for peace of the departed souls, besides wishing for early recovery of the patients. Saroori also demanded stern punishment to
the culprits and appealed to the people to maintain peace and communal harmony. He said an impartial inquiry should be conducted to know the facts related to the incident thereby bringing the culprits
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Arora congregation held
Jammu, July 21 He thanked all for their participation. The members also expressed concern over different important issues relating to general public. The biradari condemned the recent incident of Ramban and said it was unfortunate. They also demanded a compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the missing persons of "Char Dham Yatra". Arora further said the biradari had started construction of two temples at Samah and Sungal. Mahant Rameshwar Dass said the biradari was making progress and appreciated the approach for raising social and religious issues in the congregation. He further distributed trophies and mementos to all deserving students and prominent citizens. Prominent among others present on the occasion, included Vijay Grover, KK Arora, Bharat Gandhi, M M Nagpal, D V Batra, Savtantra Arora, Avtar Arora, Kulbushan Grover, Chander Chawla, Kewal Gulati, Vijay Arora, Suraj Arora, Hari Om Grover, A K Pachnanda and K K Khurana. The programme started with Pooja, Havan and followed by
Bhandara. — TNS |
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Dogra art painting classes conclude
Jammu, July 21 In all, 60 students drawn from different schools, from class LKG to VII participated in the classes. The artists who trained
the students included Aditi, Neetu, M K Wadhera, Ritu Wadhera and Poonam Balgotra. However, the prize distribution
programme will be organised later. |
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City starts preparations for kite flying season
Jammu, July 21 Nowadays, the clear blue skies over Jammu have already come alive with gaiety and colour of paper kites in all hues, shapes and sizes. Pertinently, in Jammu, kite flying is an important part of celebrations on raksha bandhan and
Janamashtami. Kites are given different names depending upon the colour combination and design. Mostly thread weavers come to Jammu from Punjab to earn their livelihood as during the festive season, more and more people come forward to buy kites. Hundreds of families are earning their bread from the business of making kites and
strings. Satinder Pal, a thread weaver from Amritsar who has put his stall at the Gole Market area said, “Almost every year, I come to Jammu during this time to put up my stall for thread weaving. My business is going good and I am earning a decent income”. |
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RCC win cricket league title
Jammu, July 21 Station House Officer
(SHO), Channi Himmat, Anuroop Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion while Ram Pal Sharma, a social worker, presided over the
programme. Rashpal Singh Charak, Congress leader from Channi Himmat, Jitender
Chib, Youth Congress leader and Kulvir Singh, Youth BJP leader, were the special invitees. In all, 64 teams drawn from various areas of Channi
Himmat, Bari Brahmana, Bishnah, Narwal, Chowadi, Gandhi Nagar, Nanak Nagar and Satwari participated. The man of the series title was awarded to Kaka of BCC while the man of the match award was bagged by Abhishek
Salathia. Speaking on the occasion, Anuroop Sharma appreciated the efforts of the organising team comprising
Pushpinder, Arjun, Rajeshwar, Kirti Bhan and Shivpujan for conducting the tournament. The chief guest asked the teams to “always stay away from drugs”. Ram Paul from Channi Himmat asked the participants to work for the unity and integrity of the country. A large number of
locals also witnessed the final match. |
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APS Akhnoor, APS Udhampur bag top honours in basketball tourney
Jammu, July 21 KCS Mehta, principal, APS Akhnoor, gave away trophies to the winner and runner-up teams. He complimented all the teams and coaches for their cooperation and sports spirit. The matches were officiated by Naresh, Subham, Abhishek, Moon Stephen and Balwant Singh. A total of 12 teams from six schools, APS Akhnoor, APS Rakhmuthi, APS Nagrota, APS Dhar Road, APS Udhampur and APS Srinagar participated in the tournament which was held at APS Akhnoor. Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by Sumita Dey. |
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BCC enter Friendship Cup final
Jammu, July 21 Earlier, batting first, BCC set a target of 72 runs in the stipulated 12 overs. Crescent Club could
not chase and was bundled out at 34 runs. Bhanu remained the highest scorer for BCC with 26 runs, while Sushil contributed 21 runs. Subash and Manu clinched three and two wickets respectively for Crescent Club. No batsman of Crescent Club was able to reach the double figure. For BCC, Shera emerged as the most successful bowler with four
wickets, while Ved and Narotam shared two wickets each. Shera was adjudged the man of the match which was officiated by Ashish, Chotu and Vishal. |
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Prinkle, Aarja duo bags lawn tennis title
Jammu, July 21 Earlier, in the semifinals played, Prinkle-Aarja pair drubbed the duo of Harsimran Kaur of Haryana and Rutvi Shah of Gujarat in straight sets 4-1, 4-0 while in quarterfinals and pre-quarterfinals, they toppled the pair of Vaidhei-Rutvi and Anushka-Harshita, respectively. Meanwhile, in super series U-12 singles event, Prinkle remained the runner-up as he lost to Mahak Jain of Maharashtra in the final by 7-6, 6-1. In singles' semifinals, Prinkle trounced Ishika of West Bengal by 6-2, 6-2 while in quarterfinals, Prinkle got the better of Kiran of Delhi in straight sets by 6-0, 6-1. |
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President of Swarankar Sangh elected
Jammu, July 21 Swarankar Sangh Jammu Province president Raj Kumar Babbar was the chief guest on the occasion while veteran leader Ved Prakash Sethi was also present.Arun Sethi, Jugal Kishore and Rajesh Verma conducted the proceedings of the election. Others who were present on the occasion included Rakesh Verma, Rajesh Gondhi, Kulbir Singh Rally, Tejinder Singh, Rakesh Babbar and Basant Verma. |
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BJYM expresses concern over Ramban unrest
Jammu, July 21 He, along with state vice-president, secretary and office secretary, is presently on a tour of the tension-hit areas of Ramban district . He demanded stern action against those responsible for the unrest and asked the government to order a probe into the incident by a sitting Judge of the High Court so that culprits could be brought to book.
— TNS
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