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Nagendra appointed VC of Sher-e-Kashmir varsity
Australian army chief visits forward areas
2 constables killed in J&K
Gujjars, Bakerwals living ‘Stone Age’ life
Elections declared for cooperatives
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Nagendra appointed VC of Sher-e-Kashmir varsity
Jammu, November 23 Governor Lt-Gen (retd) S.K. Sinha, in his capacity as the Chancellor of the SKUAST, has issued orders in this regard and the appointment of Dr Sharma will be for a period of five years or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, from the date he takes over the new assignment. Dr Sharma succeeds Mr H.U. Khan whose tenure expired on October 19. A search committee, comprising Dr Mangala Rai, Secretary and Director-General, ICAR, Mr B.R. Kundal and Mr Jalil Ahmed Khan, had been earlier constituted to recommend a suitable candidate for the appointment of the new Vice-Chancellor. Dr Sharma is a postgraduate in veterinary sciences, Ph.D in poultry sciences from Rohilkhand University and was awarded Doctor of Sciences (DS) from France in 1984. He is credited with over 200 publications in journals of repute. Having 30 years of experience in teaching, research, production, processing of milk, meat, poultry and fish products, he has guided 15 Master’s and Doctoral scholars. Dr Sharma is a recipient of K.U. Patel Memorial Award, 1973, Gits Award, 1966, Malika Trivedi IAAVR Award, 1999, and Lifetime Achievements Award for Veterinary Profession in 2002 for outstanding research and professional contributions. He has been on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Meat Science, Indian Journal of Food Sciences and Technology and Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. He has also worked as secretary, Indian Association of Meat Scientists and Technologists, and president of the Indian Association of Small Buminants. Dr Sharma has widely travelled to France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, UK, USA, Mozambique and many other countries to participate in various programmes of agriculture and animal husbandry. He has remained inter alia, Director and Vice-Chancellor, National Dairy Research Institute (a deemed university), Director, Central Institute for Research on Goats, Director and Vice-Chancellor, IVRI, and Project Coordinator, AICRP. |
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Australian army chief visits forward areas
Srinagar, November 23 The visiting Army chief of Australia was accompanied by Lt-General Hari Prasad, GOC-in-Chief of Northern Command, and was apprised of the situation prevailing in the valley and particularly along the borders. During his stay here the Army chief visited the 15 Corps headquarters here. Talking to mediapersons here today, the Chief of Australian Army said his country was unlikely to send more troops to Iraq for the elections scheduled to be held later in January next year. He said his government had not received any request to increase the number of troops in Iraq. He expressed the hope that Iraqis would be able to hold elections and move forward as a “democratic society”. His government would decide on any withdrawal of its troops from Iraq only after reviewing the situation in that country, the Australian army chief said in reply to a question. When asked about his visit to Kashmir, Lt-General Leahy said it was as part of his visit to other parts of the country. “My impressions about the situation are positive”, he said. Lt-Gen Leahy held that the border fencing, which he had witnessed earlier in the morning, would help in “stopping infiltration in future”. He said that he was impressed by the activities of the Indian Army, which included the de-induction of troops from this trouble torn state. He pointed out that there were “professional soldiers” guarding the LoC in Kashmir and that the border fencing was a piece of “magnificent engineering”. “I am impressed by the military display”, Lt-Gen Leahy said adding that there were several common things and relationships between the armies of India and Australia. Lt-General Hari Prasad, GOC-in-C of Northern Command replying to questions from newsmen said that the troops reduction could be perceptible only after a period of time when it could be clearly differentiated. He said that reduction of troops was continuing and no area would be left vacant following these withdrawals, in view of the prevailing situation. He said that in case of the withdrawal of troops the overall situation was taken into account. |
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2 constables killed in J&K
Srinagar, November 23 Constable Khem Singh was killed and his colleague Vishnu Ram was injured when militants opened fire on a BSF road-opening party (ROP) at Zalangam in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district around 1 pm today, the sources said. The ultras fled after retaliation by the BSF, the sources said, adding that a hunt had been launched to nab them. In a separate incident, a group of heavily armed militants opened fire on a police post, established for the protection of minority community, at Yaribugh village of Dangiwacha in the wee hours, killing Constable Shahzad Ahmad and injuring two others, they said. The injured, identified as Head Constable Ghulam Hassan and Constable Dilpazir Khan, were admitted to a hospital and their condition was stated to be stable, they said. The sources said the police personnel fired back but the ultras fled. JAMMU: Security forces have arrested a militant in the Vijaypur area of the district and also recovered explosives in the Kandi area of Rajouri district during the past 24 hours, official sources said here today. A militant, identified as Maulana Basar, was apprehended by security forces from the Gujjar Basti area in Vijaypur tehsil of the district last evening, they said, adding that a mobile phone with charger and a packet of powder was also seized from him. In another incident, security forces recovered eight hand grenades, 34 detonators and 1 kg of white powder from a militant hideout in the Kandi area of Rajouri district, they said.
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Gujjars, Bakerwals living ‘Stone Age’ life
Srinagar, November 23 The survey says that the Gujjars of the Himalayan ranges are living a very difficult life, that of the “Stone Age” as they lack basic facilities like education, health care and drinking water. Releasing the report to media, TRCF Secretary Javaid Rahi said here that the detailed survey had brought forth certain pathetic facts about Gujjar and Bakerwal community of the state. The survey says that 67 per cent nomads belonging to the tribe are not in a position to manage two time meals, proper shelter and fodder for their livestock. According to the survey, the houses erected by Gujjars for themselves are completely unhygienic and without proper light and ventilation facilities, resulting in more then 43 per cent Gujjar women, 23 per cent Gujjar males and a sizeable percentage of children suffering from T.B, asthama, bronchitis and other diseases. The survey says that 71 per cent of nomads are not aware of schemes offered by the state and Central governments for their uplift and betterment. Mr Rahi said due to lack of proper marketing facilities, the Gujjars are not in a position to get proper value for their products like mutton, milk products and wool. This is the main reason why this nomadic tribe is financially backward, he said. The survey was conducted all over the state except Leh and Kargil, Mr Rahi added.
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Elections declared for cooperatives
Jammu, November 23 Addressing mediapersons here this afternoon, Mr Zargar said the decision had been taken to restore democratic character of the cooperative institutions. He said cooperative movement could not flourish unless its autonomous, democratic and volunteer characteristics were restored. In reply to a question about sick cooperative institutions, Mr Zargar said the Central Government had approved Rs 153 crore restructuring plan to revive viable cooperative societies in the state. About 60 primary agriculture cooperative societies (PACS) would be provided financial assistance of Rs 1 crore this year as managerial subsidy to ensure their revival, the Minister added. However, he maintained that chronically sick cooperatives, which had no chance of revival, would be liquidated. He said 156 out of 766 cooperative societies were sick, which would be revived in a phased manner. He said apart from improving cooperative banking credit system, main thrust was on diversification of cooperatives, adding that after introducing poultry and dairy cooperatives, floriculture, apicultures and vegetable cultivation were also being brought under cooperative fold. He said business development plans were being formulated for each cooperative body to make them self sustainable. Mr Zargar said the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) had been approached to sanction integrated cooperative development projects in the state. The projects worth Rs 18 crore for Kathua and Anantnag districts had already been approved, he said. |
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