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Bahu Fort a picture of neglect
Rain unleashes fury in Ramban
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Jammu swimmers dominate division-level competitions
Scientists urged to reduce rice cultivation cost
Charak visits Arnia, Bishnah, reviews rain damages
Senior Congress leader Gulchain Singh Charak, along with the office-bearers of the Block Congress Committee, Bishnah, take stock of the damages in Arnia town. A Tribune photograph
Thousands throng Shri Budha Amarnath on rakshabandhan
Reasi Akhara win overall trophy in wrestling meet
GMC puts staff on alert as kite flying begins
Unmindful of the passing traffic, children fly kites on road dividers at Bikram Chowk in Jammu on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Anand Sharma
Restoration of fort to its original glory demanded
Army organises essay writing and debate competitions
Vichar Kranti Manch celebrates rakshabandhan with jail inmates
A child ties a rakhi to a jail inmate in Jammu on the occasion of rakshabhandan on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Anand Sharma
Admission counselling for J-K students from Aug 24
GOC-in-C visits Kishtwar, takes stock of situation post violence
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant-General Sanjiv Chachra, in Kishtwar on Wednesday. A Tribune photo
Awareness camp for women held APS Domana strike double in basketball tourney Tour of 23 students flagged off Schoolgirls tie rakhi to RR soldiers
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Bahu Fort a picture of neglect
Jammu, August 21 The Mata Maha Kali Trust is being run by a few priests of a particular family. This family claims that Maharaja Gulab Singh has given the responsibility of the Kali Mata temple to their forefathers. However, they did not even remember the name of their forefathers to whom the responsibility was given.
The collapse of the wall created resentment among the people of Jammu, especially pilgrims and shopkeepers of the Bahu Fort market. The shopkeepers alleged that the temple trust did not take care of the historical fort in which the temple was situated. “To improve the condition of the temple and the fort, the temple should be handed over to the Shrine Board so that better facilities can be provided to devotees and the current condition of the temple and the fort can be improved,” said Des Raj, a shopkeeper. "No effective system is developed to curb the long rush of devotees who come to pay obeisance at the temple. Waiting halls should be made for them. Temple should be placed under the Shrine Board to provide better facilities to the devotees," said Garu Ram, another shopkeeper of the Bahu Fort. The officials of the Archaeology Department and the Jammu Development Authority also alleged that the ‘langar’ (community kitchen) of the temple had no proper drainage system, which led to seepage in the structure of the fort. The temple trust has installed air conditioners in their restroom inside the temple and the outer unit of the AC falls on the wall of the fort. The priest also burns flowers and other waste of the temple on the premises of the Bahu Fort. Vivek Patihal, president of the Bahu Fort Shopkeepers Association, said, “These priests are only worried about the offerings in cash and kind. As their family has been divided, they have divided their turn to take charge of the temple. During their turn, they always try to get the maximum benefit out of the donations”. “They have failed to provide facilities to pilgrims. Though they collect a huge amount of money as donations, nothing has been done for the temple. Whatever has been done for the temple is by a few prominent citizens of Jammu. Only the Shrine Board can manage the temple,” he added. Satish Magotra, vice-president of the market, said, “It is because of the family of these priests that the fort and the temple are in this condition. They are running a 'langar' inside the temple for which they collect Rs 20,000 from the devotees. But there is no proper arrangement for the drainage of the water and other wastes”. Jatinder Kumar, alias Bitta Mahant, a member of the trust, said, “We are doing our best to provide facilities to pilgrims visiting this temple without harming the heritage of the fort”. On the demand of people for handing over the temple to the shrine Board, Mahant said, “This temple cannot be compared with Vaishno Devi and Shri Amarnath. It is a small temple. I don’t think there is any need to hand it over to the Shrine Board”. “It was given to our forefathers by Maharaja Gulab Singh. How can we hand it over to the Shrine Board or any other trust?” he added. |
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Rain unleashes fury in Ramban
Batote, August 21 Losses due to rain fury
According to the AC (Revenue), Dhanantar Singh, out of the 220 affected buildings, 183 kucha buildings have developed cracks, 33 kucha and three pacca houses have been fully and partially damaged, respectively, while one pacca building has been fully damaged. Suppardin (25) and his wife Perveza (22) of Badakund, Sangaldan, had drowned in the Duksar nullah in Gool on August 14. The next day, Sharifa Begum (45) drowned in the Jabbad nullah at Daachhan in Gool and a shepherd, Abdul Rashid Naik slipped to death from a hill slope at Madnihal Bohardar in Banihal. “The area has become unsuitable for any construction,” he added. No rule for rain, snowfall loss compensation
“Since the loss caused
by rainfall or snowfall is not considered as a natural calamity, there is no
provision of compensation for the damages caused due to this. Yet, if the
government considers the situation as abnormal and disastrous, the victims could be compensated through the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), said Deputy Commissioner (DC), Ramban, Hussain Malik. “We are compiling
the rain losses, which are still pouring in from across the district. Since the
government pays only the ex-gratia initially and cannot fully compensate the loss, so it is only the insurance policy that is helpful in such circumstances,” he added. Shantmanu, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, had also taken the stock
of these losses in a high-level meeting of the district officers yesterday at Ramban. Meanwhile, Ashok Kumar, Member of
Legislative Assembly (MLA), Ramban, while expressing his grief over the loss of lives and property, has demanded an immediate payment
of ex-gratia and due compensation to the victim families from the State Disaster Relief Fund. |
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Jammu swimmers dominate division-level competitions
Jammu, August 21 In U-19 boys 50-mt free style, Kinshuk Safaya, Ahmad Akram and
Pranshu Kabra (all from Jammu), bagged the gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively, while in U-19 boys 400-mt
free style, Mudit Gupta and Pranshu Kabra from Jammu finished the first and the second, respectively. In U-19 boys’ 50-mt butterfly stroke, Kinshuk Safaya of Jammu, Shubam Sharma of Kathua and Kanwar Sethi of Jammu fetched the gold, silver and bronze, respectively. In U-17 boys 100-mt free style, Sidhant Sharma, Ukshay Sharma and Navya (all from Jammu) managed to bag the
gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively. In U-17 200-mt free style,
Sidhant, Rasogya Tandon and Vishal Sharma clinched the gold, silver and the bronze medal, respectively. In U-17 boys 100-mt butterfly stroke, Prithpal Singh of Samba, Suresh Salgotra of Kathua and Rohit Verma of Kathua clinched the gold, silver and bronze, respectively, while in U-17 boys 50-mt butterfly stroke, Adhar Koul of Jammu, Vishal Sharma of Kathua and Harish Yadhav of Jammu pocketed the gold, silver and bronze, respectively. In U-17 boys 100-mt back stroke, Rasogya Tandon
of Jammu claimed the gold medal, Hoshiar Singh of Kathua bagged the silver medal and Prithpal Singh of Samba clinched the bronze medal. Meanwhile, in U-14 boys 50-mt free style, Karan Dhar of Jammu, Abhishek of Jammu and Sarjaveen of Kathua bagged the
gold, silver and bronze medal, respectively, while in 100-mt free style, Karan Dhar, Shubam Sharma of Samba and Abhishek of Jammu claimed the first, second and the third place, respectively. In U-14 boys 100-mt back stroke event, Deepak Singh of Kathua and
Abhinav of Jammu claimed the gold and silver respectively, while in 50-mt butterfly, Youraj and Gandhrav of Jammu bagged the gold and silver, respectively. Pratual, Ritik and Shubam Sharma (all from Jammu) claimed the gold, silver and bronze medal in U-14 boys’ 500-mt
back stroke. In U-14 boys’ 50-mt breast stroke, Youraj and Gandhrav of Jammu bagged the gold and the silver medal, respectively. |
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Scientists urged to reduce rice cultivation cost
Jammu, August 21 During the crucial meeting, the importance of rice cultivation in Indian situation in comparison to world's scenario was also discussed besides the formulation of a national action plan. As per data available, rice is being cultivated in more than 15 lakh hectares in the state. Minister for Agriculture, who was also present at the meeting, emphasised on the need to improve rice production to meet local demands. He stressed on the characterisation of locally adapted germ plasm for important traits. Sources said considering the impending challenges like climate change, depleting soil health, increase in rice consumption, the members in the meeting agreed to take decisive measures on bigger scale to support the rice farming community. The commercial rice cultivation comprising aromatic rice was also suggested as compensation for subsistent rice farmers. The sources added that the SKUAST authorities urged the policy makers to plan for effective research for the coming 15 years highlighting the changing scenario in mountainous regions. Global warming, economic liberalisation, mainstreaming of tribal populations are to be considered as important aspects in the state. With the agriculture scenario in the state under transition, the status of subsistence farming is changing to market-driven farming, SKUAST authorities maintained. In the meeting, it was informed that with the changing social scenario, food habits were changing leading to more pressure on rice production. It added that the focus of agriculture had changed from family needs to market needs making farmers grow fodder crops rather than food crops. The sources said threadbare discussion was held on the challenges for scientists, including connecting global rice science with local issues, to make rice production remunerative. The meeting was summed up with an optimistic note that the future generation would cope with the challenges with their intuition using new genetic material as tools and with the possibilities of extension of rice cultivation to new areas from traditional areas. |
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Charak visits Arnia, Bishnah, reviews rain damages
Jammu, August 21 Charak visited different wards of Arnia town where maximum houses of the people living below poverty line were damaged due to the recent incessant rains. He urged the state government that the Municipal Committee, Arnia, should immediately be directed to prepare a proper list of the affected people at war-footing and immediate financial help be extended to sufferers. The leader also visited the Dhamala cause-way, which interconnects the entire border area of the Bishnah constituency, and demanded that the bridge on the crucial Dhamala cause-way be constructed immediately on a priority basis. Manohar takes stock of damages in Billawar
Minister of State for Fisheries, Cooperatives, Finance and Planning Dr Manohar Lal Sharma conducted a two-day extensive tour of Billawar tehsil and took stock of damages caused by recent earthquake and flash floods followed by incessant rains in the region. Dr Sharma, along with Billawar tehsildar, AEEs of the PHE, PWD and Flood Control, besides staff of the Revenue Department, visited Komla, Kaalna, Dhannu Parole, Adnota, Prangoli, Najote, Beril, Dhramini, Gurha Kalyal and Koug and on the spot inspected the affected areas. Locals told the minister that houses, crops and property in the area had suffered an extensive damages, while massive erosion of cultivable land and house collapses had also been witnessed in many areas. He directed the revenue officials to ensure early assessment of the damage caused in these areas so that the affected families could be compensated timely. He added that loss of cultivable land in land sliding would be compensated with new allotments. |
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Thousands throng Shri Budha Amarnath on rakshabandhan
Poonch August 21 “Over 75,000 devotees have performed darshan at Shri Budha Amarnath till today and with the celebration of rakshabandhan festival, the annual yatra to the shrine ended”, said, Vishvanath Sharma, vice-chairman, Shri Budha Amarnath
Committee. Shri Budha Amarnath Temple is situated in between the main belt of Pir Panchal Range at Rajpura Mandi which is 22 km north east of Poonch city. The place is surrounded by lofty peaks, a thick belt of fur forests on the eastern side, lush green pastures and crystal clear streams. The original temple has been constructed with one big stone. There are four doors to the temple on the northern, southern, eastern and western sides, which indicate that the doors of the shrine are open for all the four
varnas. There is a natural shivlinga of white stone (chakmak) inside the temple. A number of ancient idols collected there from nearby villages are also installed on the temple premises. Various social and religious organisations organised langars for the pilgrims, besides the district administration making elaborate arrangements. The pilgrims, led by 1008 Swami Vishavatma
Anand, carrying the holy mace, reached here on August 19. The local organisations and administration also lauded the district authorities for rendering full cooperation to the festival. The role of the people for arranging facilities for the devotees was also widely appreciated. |
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Reasi Akhara win overall trophy in wrestling meet
Jammu, August 21 Dalip Singh bagged the gold medal in the 66-kg weight category while the silver medal went to Mohammad Adrish. Bachan Singh and Kirpal Singh claimed bronze medal each. In the prize distribution function, Director Sports, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Ashok Kumar was the chief guest who presented medals to the winners. President of the Association Shiv Kumar Sharma presided over the function. Technical officials who helped in the conduct of the championship included Mulk Raj Sharma, Bansi Lal Tidyal, Naresh Kumar, Deepak Wazir, Sanjeev Sharma, Prem Kumar Verma, Capt Lehar Singh, Gopal Krishan Malkotra, Ramesh Kumar Sanmotra, Dheeraj Kesar, Sunil Kholi, Om Parkash Malkotra, Mangat Ram and Shankar Singh. Detailed Results: 50 kg: Chain Singh, 1st; Ranjeet Singh 2nd, Raj Kumar and Angrez Singh joint 3rd. 55 kg: Kuldeep Singh 1st; Ranbir Singh 2nd; Jagdev Singh and Baljeet Singh joint 3rd. 60 kg: Kuldeep Singh 1st; Gulshan Singh 2nd; Mohammad Latif and Kuldeep Singh joint 3rd. 66 kg: Dalip Singh 1st; Adrish 2nd; Bachan Singh and Kirpal Singh joint 3rd. 74 kg: Tek Singh 1st; Puran Singh 2nd; Jevan Singh and Jeet Singh joint 3rd. 84 kg: Balwan Singh 1st; Hoshiyar Singh 2nd; Pritam Singh and Liaqat Ali joint 3rd. |
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GMC puts staff on alert as kite flying begins
Jammu, August 21 Three persons were injured in Jammu this evening while flying kites. At times the fun proves fatal as many get critically injured while flying kites. Kite flying in Jammu starts on Raksha Bandhan and continues till Janam Asthami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. During these days, children as well as elders fly kites and even many competitions are held. At times, the thread used to fly kites gets stuck on trees and poles and people riding motorbikes, scooters and other kind of two-wheelers get strangled. “Every now and then we receive such cases in the emergency unit of the Government Medical College where people have either fallen from the top of their house or get strangled by thread,” said Saleem Bhatti, a doctor at the GMC, Jammu. He said major cases were of children who do not follow precautions while flying kites. “Children don’t take care of themselves and get injured while flying kites. Bikers and other two-wheeler riders also get injured when they fail to avoid threads on roads,”
Dr Bhatti said. He said in the emergency ward of the hospital, the staff had been put on alert during these days. “It is a regular affair as every time kite flying starts in Jammu, people, especially children, get injured”. |
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Restoration of fort to its original glory demanded
Jammu, August 21 The members of the society discussed the issue of the Bahu Fort, Mubarak Mandi and damage caused to other heritage properties of the region due to incessant rainfall, frequent earthquakes, construction works around the heritage complexes, besides non-functioning of the departments concerned with regard to the heritage treasures of the nation. The society unanimously passed a resolution that the state government should take
immediate measures to restore the fort to its original glory. The government should immediately constitute a committee of experts to inquire into the reasons of damages caused by rains to the Bahu Fort Complex, despite spending crores of rupees during the recent past, they demanded. |
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Army organises essay writing and debate competitions
Rajouri, August 21 About 43 students from Government Middle School, Mangalnar, Government Primary School, Dhakon, Government
Primary School, Derian, Government Primary School, Densar Gali and Government Middle School, Dabrot, participated in the competitions to showcase their talent. Nighat Yasmin and Samiya Kausar were adjudged winners while Irfan Khan and Shabnam Naz were declared runners up in debate and essay competition. Principal of the schools thanked the Army
and expressed gratitude for organising the event. Such events not only provided a leap towards fostering the
bond of friendship between the Army and local populace but also helped in identifying
the budding writers of the area, they said. The event culminated with the distribution of prizes to the winners. |
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Vichar Kranti Manch celebrates rakshabandhan with jail inmates
Jammu, August 21 To mark the occasion, ‘rakhis’ were tied to jail inmates. Father Joseph Kelatine appreciated the efforts of the VKMI for organising the event while Prof Sarla Kohli stressed the need for conducting such functions, especially in jails. She added that such efforts would go a long way in improving the thinking and behaviour of jail inmates. Rattan Lal Gupta, president, Traders Federation, described the importance of Raksha Bandhan. Dinesh Sharma, jail superintendent, welcomed the initiative of the VKMI and NGOs for celebrating the festival in the jail. SK Jain, president, VKMI, in his address told the participants about the activities and objectives of the organisation. The programme was conducted by Chander Mohan Sharma and Ram Gopal Sharma. |
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Admission counselling for J-K students from Aug 24
Jammu, August 21 He added that around 100 candidates would be called for the counselling. The candidates had been directed to bring their academic and income documents. He further said the purpose of the scheme was to search for meritorious and talented candidates from the region and make them technically and professionally sound. “The students in this region have a lot of talent to excel, the only thing is to show them right path and provide them quality education”, Kataria
observed. — TNS |
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GOC-in-C visits Kishtwar, takes stock of situation post violence
Batote, August 21 He complimented the Force HQ Rashtriya Rifles and all the ranks of the Delta Force for the assistance provided to the state administration in a professional manner. The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief was also briefed by the civil administration and the police. The Army Commander assured the civil administration of full support and cooperation of the Army for handling security situation in Kishtwar. |
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Jammu, August 21
The emergency unit of the Government Medical College (GMC) has put its staff on alert after people started flying kites in Jammu to mark the Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
Three persons were injured in Jammu this evening while flying kites. At times the fun proves fatal as many get critically injured while flying kites.
The Vichar Kranti Manch International (VKMI) in association with the District Jail Authorities,
Ambphalla, and NGOs organised a special function on the eve of Raksha Bandhan today.
To mark the occasion, ‘rakhis’ were tied to jail inmates. Father Joseph Kelatine appreciated the efforts of the VKMI for organising the event while Prof Sarla Kohli stressed the need for conducting such functions, especially in jails.
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant-General Sanjiv Chachra, visited Kishtwar and adjoining areas today.
During his visit to the Force Headquarters Rashtriya Rifles, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief was briefed about the Army’s efforts in restoring normalcy in Kishtwar and Gulabgarh (Padder) areas.
Mohammad Usman, tehsildar, Banihal, said almost all the culverts
and many water mills had been washed away in the flooded nullahs in Banihal tehsil. Jia Lal Bhagat of Tringla village in Batote, said
“My wife, three children and livestock had a narrow escape when the rear wall of my
kucha house collapsed on Tuesday and the roof cracked due to the sliding of the land behind my house”.