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Agitating technocrats clash with police
Farmers await relief for loss of crops
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Grant passports to kin of militants: Omar
Arjun Singh’s death mourned
BJP reiterates support to Kashmiri Pandits
Kashmiri Pandits urged to strengthen secularism
Chib asks paediatricians to update treatment plan
3,000 attend Army medical camp
IAF evacuates 3 seriously ill patients
Soz calls upon Gujjars to take part in panchayat poll
Progress of works at Lal Chowk reviewed
Public awareness programme held
1 killed, 33 injured in mishaps
Woman dies of burn injuries
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Agitating technocrats clash with police
Jammu, March 6 The protesters were going towards the official residence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah this afternoon to submit a memorandum containing their demands to him. The police stopped the agitators at the Mubarak Mandi complex from moving further, resulting in the clash. Unable to reach the Chief Minister’s residence, nearly 200 technocrats, who had come to Jammu from various parts of the state, started an indefinite fast in protest against the attitude of the government, said sources.
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Farmers await relief for loss of crops
RS Pura (Jammu), March 6 Although more than five months have passed since the hailstorm damaged more than 50 per cent of the wheat crop in 34 villages in Bishnah and 134 villages in RS Pura, officials of the departments concerned took no steps to provide the compensation. “Though the growing wheat crop is also getting damaged by yellow rust,the government has not yet provided us compensation for last year’s losses.If we do not get any compensation soon, we will be unable to survive,” said Harjinder Singh, a farmer of Sai Kalan village. “Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Minister of Revenue and Relief Raman Bhalla have inspected the affected areas and have given us assurances a number of times, but no step has been taken for our betterment. The state government is just making false promises,” he added. However, sources in the Revenue Department said they had prepared a list of the affected farmers and the compensation would be given soon. “The losses vary, which has delayed the process of the distribution of the compensation,” Bhalla said. “I assure that by the end of the next month, a compensation of Rs 10 crore would be given to all affected farmers of the region,” he added.
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Discrimination in allocation of funds
Jammu, March 6 For the first time, all the Opposition parties,including the PDP and the BJP, have decided to unitedly “fight for the common,” issue. “The smooth functioning of the Assembly will depend upon the response of the government to the Opposition’s demand for the constitution of a House committee to look into the functioning of the Health, Education and Planning Departments,” PDP Deputy Leader in the Legislative Assembly AR Veeri told The Tribune. He said the Opposition was unanimous on the issue. The parties had asked their members to reach the Central Hall of the Assembly at 9.30 am tomorrow to prepare the future course of action. “We will announce our strategy on Monday morning,” Veeri said. Sources in the PDP said the party had decided to effectively take up the issue in and outside the House.”A group in the party mooted the idea of boycotting the entire session on the issue, but no decision was taken,” sources said. Panthers Party leader Harsh Dev Singh said that the misappropriation and discrimination in the allocation of funds had become a big issue because the members of all the Opposition parties were affected due to “biased” policies of the ruling coalition.” The looting of the public exchequer is continuing. So,we don’t want to make any compromise on this issue,” Singh said. |
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Grant passports to kin of militants: Omar
Jammu, March 6 “When separatist leaders like Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq can get passports to visit other countries, why not kin of militants,” Omar told the Legislative Council while winding up a debate on the Motion of Thanks on the Governor's Address last evening. “I have told CID officials to facilitate the grant of the passports to kin of militants,” he said, adding, “I am categorical on the issue that nobody should suffer for the actions of others”. He said, “I have asked the CID not to punish anyone for the misdeeds of their relatives”. — PTI
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Arjun Singh’s death mourned
Udhampur, March 6 Speaking on the occasion, Hussain said the late leader was an able administrator, experienced legislator and a leader who had strong ties with the people. A two-minute silence was observed to pray for the peace of the departed soul. Prominent YC and NSUI leaders present included the district president, NSUI, Yassir Rashid, Rafaqat Lone and Jalal-ud-Din, among others. |
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BJP reiterates support to Kashmiri Pandits
Jammu, March 6 This community had been in the forefront of the struggle for national causes and its displacement from Kashmir was a national concern, he said, adding that the BJP had always stood by this community and would do everything possible to mitigate its sufferings. He also congratulated Ashwani Chrungoo on receiving a prestigious award in Konkan, Maharashtra, last Sunday and termed it as a recognition of the efforts of the nationalist forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Chungroo was given the “Shri Guruji National Award-2011” by the RSS Jan Kalyan Samiti, Maharashtra, for his brave and consistent efforts in the struggle for Kashmiri Pandits in exile. The award comprised a shawl, an amount of Rs 51,000, a memento, and a citation highlighting the achievements of Panun kashmir and Chrungoo. The programme was presided over by Moheni Raina, chairperson, DOPK. Besides, Shamsher Singh Manhas, others who attended the programme included Dr Ramakant Dubey, president state VHP and Dr Jitender Singh.
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Kashmiri Pandits urged to strengthen secularism
Jammu, March 6 “Kashmiri Pandits, being one of the most literate community, have the capacity to give a fillip to cement the bonds of love and remove the cobwebs of hatred,” they said at a function organised by the Gandhi Memorial College of Education (GMCEJ) to felicitate Prof Punjabi on being conferred with the Padma Shri. Malik congratulated the Vice-Chancellor on being honoured with the award and assured all possible support to the Hindu Education Society, Kashmir, which runs the GMCE at Jammu and the GMC at
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Chib asks paediatricians to update treatment plan
Jammu, March 6 The workshop on neonatal ventilation (NV) was aimed at acquainting the paediatricians posted in associated hospitals and far-off areas of the state with the techniques in dealing with breathing problems among the newborns with the help of ventilators. “Neonatal ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a life-saving modality,” the minister said, and added that every paediatrician should be well- acquainted with the technique of providing timely and appropriate ventilation support to the newborns, who had breathing problems due to certain reasons. The minister said that science had achieved new heights in medical education by inventing new apparatus and life- saving drugs. He said medical education had succeeded in controlling various diseases and many of them had been eradicated completely. On the present research data on the breathing problems in newborns, Chib said about 27 million babies were born in the country every year, and added that 1 million died four weeks after their birth.
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Physiotherapists continue stir'
Jammu, March 6 The unemployed physiotherapists have been agitating for their demands, including government jobs, and have said that they will take extreme steps, if their demands are not met soon. Their demands were also raised in the Assembly by the Opposition.
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3,000 attend Army medical camp
Srinagar, March 6 The camp was organised by the 7th battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles under the aegis of the 161 Infantry Brigade at primary health centre, Chandanwari, an Army spokesman said. He said 15 Army and civil doctors attended the patients, including women and children, and gave free medicines worth Rs 95,000 to them. The patients had thronged the camp from 29 villages, the spokesman said, adding that transport was provided to those who stayed at the far-flung areas. Also, 16 pairs of crutches were distributed to physically challenged persons. At the veterinary section of the camp, over 5,000 animals were examined by Army doctors, the spokesman said. The camp, organised by the Army as part of its Operation Goodwill, was aimed at further strengthening the bond between the security forces and the locals. — PTI
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Natrang stages Dogri play
Jammu, March 6 In his opening remarks, Natrang director Balwant Thakur said it was a pleasure Dogri plays and Natrang would continue to showcase great Dogri writings through its dramas. The play showcases the instinctive characteristics of womenfolk on which one tends to laugh at the first instance, but it also makes us realise their importance. It was a subtle tribute by Natrang to the spirit of ‘womanhood’ on the eve of International Women’s Day on March 8. The play opens in the house of ‘Lakshmi Devi’ where she is busy gossiping with ‘Rambha Devi’. They are soon joined by ‘Champa Devi’ who adds spice to the discussions. From then onwards, whenever anyone among the trio moves out, the remaining two start backbiting about her and caricature her life in their own fancies. However, on face, they pretend to be nice to each other and criticise the moment the person is away. But this farcical presentation takes a different turn towards the end where all three of them start thinking about the similarities between them. Through the play, Goswami has underlined the harsh reality of an individual’s nature. Sajra Qadir as ‘Rambha Devi’, Niharika Sharma as ‘Lakshmi Devi’ and Sunil Bhardwaj as ‘Champa Devi’ were impressive, in portraying their characters.
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IAF evacuates 3 seriously ill patients
Srinagar, March 6 The patients were airlifted from Barnai (Gurez), Dudhi (Machhil) and Keran (Tangdhar) and shifted to Lal Ded Hospital,SMHS Hospital and Bone and Joint Hospital in Srinagar. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Asgar Samoon had contacted the AoC, J&K, IAF, to make arrangements for airlifting the patients. Two attempts were made on Saturday to evacuate the patients, but due to bad weather, the helicopters could not land in the areas. However, a Cheetah helicopter succeeded in the mission today. Meanwhile, an AN-32 Kargil Courier, which flew from Chandigarh to Kargil today, could not land in Srinagar and had to return to Chandigarh. Kargil-bound passengers stranded in Srinagar and Jammu have urged the Divisional Commissioner and the IAF to deploy additional aircraft to evacuate the stranded passengers. |
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Soz calls upon Gujjars to take part in panchayat poll
Jammu, March 6 He was speaking at a one-day Gujjar-Bakerwal convention organised by the Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust here. Soz said the Gujjars and Bakerwals, the third largest ethnic group in the state, constituted more than 20 per cent population of the state.He urged the community to strengthen the Congress for its secular and people-friendly policies and assured them their due share in funds, jobs and other state and Centrally-sponsored schemes. He praised the trust for extending educational facilities to the weaker and disadvantaged sections of society. The Minister for Revenue, Raman Bhalla, praised the community for its bravery, hardiness, simplicity and unflinching nationalism. He assured the community members of an early settlement of cases regarding the Roshni Act and the allotment of land. |
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Progress of works at Lal Chowk reviewed
Srinagar, March 6 The Divisional Commissioner assured the delegation that the genuine demands of the traders would be looked into.He also said the demand for the reconstruction of various buildings which were destroyed in a fire would be taken up with the departments concerned.The buildings include Ganda Singh Building, Dharamshala Building, Hotel Coronation and Hotel Punjab. The Divisional Commissioner also informed the traders that steps had been taken for the restoration Lal Chowk to its pristine glory. He also visited Paladium Gali and Court road and took stock of the ongoing drainage work. Earlier, he was informed that Rs 1.58 crore was spent on Lal Chowk by the Tourism Department and Rs 38.5 lakh was spent on various projects by the Municipal Corporation.
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Public awareness programme held
Srinagar, March 6 The programme was attended by over 900 students and teachers.Those who spoke on the occasion included the Director, Meteorology, Sonam Lotus, the Head, Disaster Management, Aamir Ali,the Deputy Controller,Civil Defence, Rafiq Ahmad, the Area Commander, Home Guard, and the Principal of the Civil Defence Training Institute. The experts highlighted the significance of civil defence and the necessity for disaster mitigation in natural and man-made calamities.
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1 killed, 33 injured in mishaps
Srinagar, March 6 The police has registered a case. In another accident, a motorcycle hit and injured a pedestrian, Ghulam Mohammad Mir, of Pulwama, near MLAs’ Hostel in Pulwama. Meanwhile, a bus overturned near Zadwan Saidpora in Budgam, resulting in minor injuries to 25 passengers.The injured were taken to hospital.
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Jammu, March 6 Ashu Gupta,a resident of ward number 1 in the Sunder Bani area, set herself ablaze after pouring kerosene over herself on the night of February 27. She was reportedly slapped by her husband, Ajay Kumar Gupta, following a quarrel. She was cremated at her native place this evening. She is survived by two daughters. The police has registered an FIR against her in-laws.However,no one has been arrested so far. — TNS
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