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DM warns violators of tobacco ban
Despite claims, relief for Rajouri flood victims a far cry
Maharaja Hari Singh’s birthday celebrated
People pay tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh on his 118th birth anniversary in Jammu on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Inderjeet Singh |
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IGP Jammu visits Rajouri, reviews security scenario
Jammu Zone IGP Rajesh Kumar inaugurates a youth club in Rajouri on Sunday.
A Tribune Photograph
Natrang’s play throws light on matrimony, the horoscope way
Hindi play ‘Kundali’, directed by Neeraj Kant, being staged as part of Natrang Sunday Theatre Series in Jammu. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Singh
Rana flays Gen VK
Singh for ‘lowering the dignity of his office’
Employees’ panel to protest against JCC decision
Inter-polytechnic chess competition organised in Purkhoo
Avneesh, Akash script win for JKCA Greens
State-level GK competition for students organised
NGO demands rehabilitation of Kishtwar victims NMC urges govt for early release of DA to employees 7 arrested for gambling
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DM warns violators of tobacco ban
Jammu, September 22 DM Ajeet Kumar Sahu has ordered that any shopkeeper caught selling banned gutkha or tobacco products to persons below the age of 18 years of age or selling tobacco products within 100 yards of
educational institutions, will be liable to fine as well as cancellation of registration of the shop. He further ordered that all heads of educational institutions ensure that sale of tobacco products is not allowed within 100 yards of their institutions. In case of any violations, the details of the shopkeepers shall be furnished to Chief Education Officer, Tehsildar and the SHO concerned for action. The government banned the sale and transportation of gutkha in the
state on March 6 after Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather announced so in the Legislative Assembly. The notification was issued by Commissioner, Food Safety, under
clause (a) of sub-section 30 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, which
bans manufacture, storage, sale, transportation, display or distribution
of gutkha in the state. “Banned tobacco items are being sold at several places, which is a matter
of concern. We need to take strong measures against such practices and the shopkeepers involved. Directions have been passed in this regard”, the District Magistrate said. He said gutkha of any type contained tobacco or nicotine as a major
ingredient, so it was practical to impose a ban on its manufacturing, storage, sale, transportation
or distribution in the state. According to an NGO, Voluntary Health Association of India, a survey
conducted by Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), India, said about 26.6 per cent population
of the state was using tobacco in one or the other form. |
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Despite claims, relief for Rajouri flood victims a far cry
Rajouri, September 22 “Nearly two dozen families of Painada and Manorgala villages of Kotranka tehsil in the border district of Rajouri are living out in the open, having lost their houses in the recent flood fury,” said a local villager Mohammed Iqlaq of Painada. “It’s been raining heavily here over a couple of days and villagers have nothing in the name of housing or shelter. They have been using cement bags to build tents for children so that they can protect them from persistent rain,” he added. An emotional Iqlaq said, “We have lost everything in the recent flood fury in which over 30 houses of my village Painada were partially damaged and eight were damaged. This has forced families to live openly without any shelter.” “We cannot take shelter in partially damaged houses - Recently, two children were buried alive when a partially damaged building collapsed,” another villager said. “We have no source of income or any other means to earn livelihood or to build houses again as we are completely dependent on government compensation,” he added. Showing their anger against local Member of Legislative Assembly Zulfiar Choudhary, villagers wondered what could be expected from this government when their own elected representative has not taken stock of the situation here over the past five years. Tehsildar Kotranka Israr Ahmed said, “We have no tents available to us;
we have provision to provide tents to those who lost their house in the flood or any other natural calamity for a period of three months and we
have made provisions for some of them, but we are falling short.” He said, “We have reports of about 60 houses in Kotranka being damaged completely and
we are preparing their compensation files; hopefully, they will get compensation soon.” Meanwhile, according
to the district administration's data, there are over 1,500 houses damaged in the recent flood fury which left many homeless, but the sluggish approach of the government in compensating the victims is a serious cause of concern. |
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Maharaja Hari Singh’s birthday celebrated
Jammu, September 22 The function was presided over by Ashwani Sharma, MLA from
Bishnah, whereas, Ashok Khajuria, MLA, and Jugal Kishore, MLA, were the guests of honor on the occasion. The presidents of all the prominent sabhas and social organisations of the state also joined in to pay homage to the Maharaja.Various speakers highlighted facts of his personality and governance. The programme started with a hawan yagya to pay homage to the Maharaja, performed by Makhan Lal
Shastri, vice- president, Dogra Pujari Joshti Sangh. Ashok Khajuria, MLA, while paying tributes to the Maharaja, highlighted that he was the true example of secularism as he had taken the oath on the occasion of his ‘raj
tilak’ as Maharaja of the state that ‘Justice will be my religion’. He also informed about the reforms which Maharaj Hari Singh introduced and some of the orders and progressive laws which were enacted by him within the first few years of his
rule. Jugal Kishore, MLA, appreciated the role of the Maharaja as a social reformer who had waged a relentless war against
untouchability. He had to face stiff opposition from orthodox Hindus as he had thrown open schools, tanks, wells, and temples for the
Harijans. Ashwani Sharma said it was only because of the wisdom and political vision of the Dogra rulers that the people of the state did not suffer the British tyranny as the people of the rest of country were suffering during 200 years of the British rule in
India. Maj Gen Govardhan Singh Jamwal asked the writers and historians to keep a check on the wrongly- projected facts against the Maharaja and to bring out the historical facts about him. Prominent others who spoke on the occasion while paying tributes to the Maharaja were ADGP
(retd) SS Bijral, BS Salathia, (Former president of BAJ, Yashpal Gupta, president
ACTF, Maj Gen (retd) Shamsher Singh, Abdul Gani Kohli, Roop Lal Bharti (IFS), Abdul Rashid Choudhary and others. |
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IGP Jammu visits Rajouri, reviews security scenario
Rajouri, September 22 Although all such attempts had been foiled, there was a need of maintaining utmost vigil not only on the LoC but also in the hinterland, he added. During the review of law and order and crime, the IGP called upon all the officers to be vigilant and ensure that there was no law and order problem as there were some forces inimical to peace, desperate to vitiate the atmosphere. While emphasising upon the need to have a professional approach in controlling crime, Kumar said the menace of bovine smuggling, drug pedalling and violence against women had to be given top priority and at the same time to have an excellent rapport with the public while discharging the duties. A youth club, with facilities of free internet library, fitness centre and sports, was also inaugurated by him in the presence of the youth of Rajouri town. In the afternoon, Kumar chaired a public meeting at the Dak Bungalow,
Rajouri, in which prominent citizens of the district highlighted various issues, including installation of CCTV cameras, construction of modern police stations, highway patrol vehicles and cranes and effective delivery of police services. Kumar assured them that all the issues would be taken on priority and timely delivery of police services would be ensured. In the evening, he held a darbar of officers and jawans at the District Police Lines, where various grievances of the jawans were redressed on the spot. They were asked to work with sincerity and dedication and also avail the benefits of various welfare schemes introduced by the J&K Police. |
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Natrang’s play throws light on matrimony, the horoscope way
Jammu, September 22 He refuses a marriage proposal for their son with a very good girl because their horoscopes do not match as per his astrologer. The son was educated and modern, and also liked that girl; he refused to abide by his father's volition. He tried to make him understand that it was not just horoscopes which guaranteed the most compatible marriage, it all also depends on the couple as far as making their marriage successful is concerned. He even cited different examples before him where there was no harmony in the couple even after their horoscopes were properly matched; in fact, somewhat same was the case with his father. But when all this was of no use, the son decided to carve out his own path; he approached the astrologer and bribed him to make his marriage possible. Actors who presented this performance included Ashwani Bali, Subha Rajput, Uplaksh Singh Kotwal, Susheel Raina, Sakshi Parkash and Pankaj Verma. Lights were operated by Neeraj Kant and music was rendered by Mahikshit Singh Sambyal. Sets were erected by Mohd Yaseen and Rahul Singh. Vineet Sharma did the presentation and the show was coordinated by Sumeet Sharma. |
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Rana flays Gen VK
Singh for ‘lowering the dignity of his office’
Jammu, September 22 “How can a person of the stature of Chief of the Army Staff don upon himself a role carved out for the people in a democratic country”, Rana said, He was addressing a National Conference convention
at Nandian and Darhal block headquarters while winding up his four-day tour of the border district of
Rajouri. He said his party stood vindicated after the revelation of General Singh’s role in overthrowing the democratically-elected government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in 2010, as his tenure in Kashmir had remained biased against NC. “Ever since the positioning of General Singh as
GoC, Victor Force, in Kashmir, he had developed close links with south Kashmir-based political elements and sustained this special relationship in his elevated capacities”, he
said. Rana regretted that despite holding the coveted positions and donning the mantle of the Army Chief, General Singh furthered the interests and played the card of the particular party much to the chagrin of his senior officers posted in Jammu and Kashmir. “He went out of the way to overthrow the Omar Abdullah government by using all resources at his command, much against the high traditions of the Indian Army”, he added. |
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Employees’ panel to protest against JCC decision
Jammu, September 22 Calling the JCC a ‘government-sponsored agency’ SGEJAC alleged that the JCC has ditched the employees. “All the demands of the employees were accepted by the government in an agreement in 2011, then why the JCC has attended the meeting for negotiation, no negotiation will be accepted less than the signed agreement,” said Suresh Sharma, a leader of
SGEJAC. “We strongly oppose the decision of giving time to the government till September 27, there is no issue left for discussion, government should now announce the implementations,” he added. The SGEJAC claims that they have 70 per cent employees with them and the employees of major departments of the state like
JDA, JMC, Medical, PHE and PDD are with them and JCC have left with Sheep Husbandry and Animal Husbandry departments. “To show our resentment over the issue, we have decided to hold protest demonstrations at all the district headquarters including a major protest near Press Club, Jammu, on Tuesday,” Sharma added. The leader of
JCC, Gafoor Dar said, “They themselves are government people, we are agitating for the rights of employees and we have provided the employees Sixth Pay
Commission.” |
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Inter-polytechnic chess competition organised in Purkhoo
Jammu, September 22 The colleges included IECS Polytechnic, North Polytechnic, Government Polytechnic, Jammu, NITS Polytechnic, Kalamkari Polytechnic and Government Polytechnic for Women, Jammu. Sachin Sawhney of Government Polytechnic, Jammu emerged victorious in the competition while Nikhil Koul of
the same college finished first runner-up. Sahil Kumar was the second runner-up. Meanwhile, students of North Polytechnic
performed various colourful cultural items to enthral the audience. Later, prizes and certificates of participation
were presented by Er Vidhi S Singh, chairman, Jamwal Group of Educational Institutions, who was the chief guest. Er Renu Bangroo, Managing Director, Jamwal Group of Educational Institutions, was the
guest of honour. Prominent among others present on the occasion were Er KR Sharma,
principal, North Polytechnic, Prof KG Gupta, principal, IECS Polytechnic, Er Sanjay Verma (NITS), Reeta Kundal (GPWJ), Er PL Tickoo,
Er Dinesh Gupta and Er Ajay Singh Jamwal. |
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Avneesh, Akash script win for JKCA Greens
Jammu, September
22 Earlier, batting first, JKCA Reds accumulated a challenging total of 226 runs in the stipulated 50
overs. Atul Saini, Rahul Sagotra, Mohit Tang and Tushar contributed 32, 28, 28 and 21 runs respectively. For JKCA Greens, Akash Choudhary was the wrecker-in-chief, striking a four-wicket haul by conceding 25 runs in his quota of 10
overs. Sunil and Abid Mushtaq snared three and two wickets respectively. In reply, JKCA Greens did the needful in 46
overs, losing five wickets in the process. Avneesh slammed a brilliant half-century, hitting 51 runs off 66 balls with the help of six delectable hits to the fence while Surya Mahotra contributed 44 runs off 49 balls. The knock was studded with four boundaries. Ramandeep bagged 3 wickets for JKCA Reds while Rajan and Tayyab shared one wicket each. The match was officiated by Madan Singh and Sunny Choudhary as umpires while Pankaj Dutt was the match referee. |
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State-level GK competition for students organised
Jammu, September 22 In Jammu, students from various schools which participated in this Gyan Pratiyogita included Lawrence Public School, Hari Singh Higher Secondary School, Shastri Memorial School, DBN, Light House School, Vidyapeeth, Oriental School, Jain School and Central Basic Higher Secondary School. Speaking on the occasion, ABVP state president Prof Virender Koundal said the aim of the competition is to encourage competitive temperament of the students. He further said ABVP organises Sunil Upadhyay Memorial Gyan Pratiyogita in the memory of
Sunil Upadhyay, who was an active member of ABVP in Jammu. The competition was organised at Kathua, Bilawar, Samba, Reasi, Ramban, Udhampur, RS Pura, Doda and Kishtwar. The result of the competition will be declared within 30 days. Three winners from each category will be given cash prizes of Rs 1,500, Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 respectively. |
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Rich tributes were paid to Late Maharaja Hari Singh on his birth anniversary at a function organised by Duggar Vikas Manch at his statue at Tawi Bridge which he had crossed on 29th June, 1949.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Rajesh Kumar today held a detailed review of security scenario, including infiltration, crime and law and order, during his maiden visit to the Rajouri-Poonch range.
He held a detailed meeting with Deputy Inspector General of Police Danesh
Rana, SP Rajouri Mubassir Latifi, SP Poonch Shamsher Hussain and senior police officers from twin border districts of Rajouri
and Poonch.
Jammu, September 22
Jammu, September 22
