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Villagers getting contaminated water from Surinsar lake
Four killed, 32 hurt as minibus
falls into gorge
36 CCTV cameras installed in school board complex
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Vintage tank recovered from the Ravi
Mela Khir Bhawani
Police Crackdown on Ramdev
Kidnapping of girl
Entrance test concludes
Panchayats to change socio-economic scenario in state, says Omar
One killed in blast at scrap dealer’s house
Man held on charge of sodomising wife
Governor briefed on road projects
Soldier booked for assaulting tourists
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Villagers getting contaminated water from Surinsar lake
Surinsar, June 7 Though the authorities have “installed” a filtration plant, it usually remains non-functional because it lacks the capacity to filter the quantity of water being supplied to the villages. “An epidemic can break out in this belt any time because the filtration plant remains non-functional most of the time and water is being supplied directly from the lake to the villages,” newly-elected sarpanch of Surinsar SS Jamwal said. “We are demanding that a high-capacity filtration plant be installed, but the authorities are not serious in this regard,” he said and warned that people would be forced to agitate to get potable water. Cattle are seen sitting in the lake from where water is being supplied to the villages. “For so many years, we have been getting muddy water from the lake because the filtration plant has been non-functional for sometime,” said Ravinder Singh of Chilla village. Singh also showed a sample of water which was supplied to their village two days ago. Partim Sharma, a social activist from Sagoon village, said a large number of people in this belt were suffering from water-borne diseases and if some steps were not taken before the commencement of the rainy season, the situation would take an ugly turn. “The majority of population in this area is forced to drink this contaminated water because there is no other source of water in the belt,” he added. “I have repeatedly taken up the matter with the government, but no action has been taken,” local MLA Jugal Kishore Sharma said. He said the decision of the authorities to drain water from the lake to use it for drinking purposes was wrong. “Not only the water is contaminated but also the world-famous lake is shrinking with every passing day,” he said and pointed out that though a comprehensive project worth Rs 3 crore had already been finalised to lift water from the Tawi, funds were yet to be released for this project. “The government is non-serious on providing potable water to the people because the system of draining water from the lake is not a long-term project,” the MLA added. Chief Engineer of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) BR Dogra said bleaching powder and other chemicals were being used before supplying water to the rural areas from the Surinsar lake. He, however, said a comprehensive project had been formulated to solve this problem once for all. “We have decided to lift water from other natural sources to solve the problem,” Dogra added.
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Four killed, 32 hurt as minibus
falls into gorge
Jammu, June 7 The mishap took place when a minibus carrying Gujjar pilgrims from Rajouri district to the Babanagri shrine in the Kangan belt of Ganderbal district skidded off the road at Battery Chashma, the police said. Soon after the mishap, the police and the Army launched a rescue operation and evacuated the victims. They said the injured were admitted to hospital.
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36 CCTV cameras installed in school board complex
The decision was taken after receiving a number of complaints regarding unfair evaluation in examinations and rude behaviour of the board’s employees. “To keep a check on the functioning of the staff and to further streamline the board’s working it, the higher-ups had ordered the installation of CCTV cameras at all important points, which have been proving beneficial,” said Dr Javed Iqbal Khatib, joint secretary, BoSE. He said with the installation of these cameras their burden had decreased. “Now, we are able to keep a check on the entire complex at the same time and that too by sitting in the same office, which does not even affect our work,” Dr Khatib added. Giving details about the location,he said the cameras were installed in the evaluation branch, the secrecy branch, the main gate and all other offices, so that not even a single place was left out of the third eye. “For this purpose, LCD screens have been installed in the offices of all joint secretary level and other top officials. We can also put it on random mode, which shows the picture of every place after a short period,” said Dr Javed Khatib, adding that they were also installing some more cameras. Sources in the Education Department said they were also planning to implement the same system in government schools, so that the absenteeism of teachers could be controlled and education standards could be maintained. “ The installation of CCTV cameras in the board’s complex is just a trial and if it proves successful, we will implement the same at various places,” said a senior official in the Education Department.
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Vintage tank recovered from the Ravi
Jammu, June 7 The DC approached the Army, which, in turn, informed the Administrative Commandant of the Station Headquarters, Basohli. Finally, the Mamun Cantonment-based 21 Sub Area started the recovery operation under the supervision of Lt-Gen AK Choudhary, GoC, Rising Star Corps, yesterday. The tank was recovered this morning from the Ravi. The villagers said it might have been used in the 1965 war and thereafter, it might have submerged during the floods in Punjab. The spokesperson said during research by experts, it was established that the recovered huge tank-like iron structure was a piece of the Valentine Tank - an infantry tank that was manufactured during the period from 1938 to 1946. Due to the lack of other details, it became difficult to find out the details of the original location of the tank, he said. “The experts are still trying to get some more information,” the spokesperson added. A few villagers said they had last seen the machine in 1988, but the matter was not reported. The Army has taken custody of the tank for ascertaining the facts.
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Mela Khir Bhawani
Srinagar, June 7 The annual festival will be celebrated on Thursday on the occasion of “Jesht Ashtami” in which not only migrant Pandits, but also nearly 3,000 people living in various parts of the Valley will participate. According to officials, all arrangements have been made for the pilgrims. Meanwhile, senior Congress leaders Dr Karan Singh and PCC chief Saifuddin Soz paid obeisance at the Khir Bhawani shrine today and joined a large number of people in performing the puja there. There was a large gathering of Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims. The Minister for Health, Horticulture & Floriculture, Sham Lal Sharma, also visited the Khir Bhawani temple yesterday to review the mela arrangements.He interacted with officials of the district administration. The minister also directed the officials concerned to ensure that there should be sufficient quantity of essentials, medicines, drinking water, uninterrupted power supply and other necessary items for performing the puja. He also interacted with the pilgrims and officials of security agencies and enquired about the facilities available there. The minister also paid obeisance at the temple and prayed for the peace and prosperity of the people. In an effort to boost cultural activity and preservation of the state's rich heritage, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is all set to open its branches in the state. Making the announcement today, ICCR's president and senior Congress leader Karan Singh said the initiative would provide opportunities to artists to showcase their talent globally. Singh visited the Lal Mandi area in the summer capital, the proposed site for the centre. “The people of the Valley have acquired high moral knowledge through great Sufi saints and people still have deep belief in their shrines. Their moral teachings have good impact on the literatures,” Singh said.A site had also been identified in Jammu for the regional centre, Singh said.
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Police Crackdown on Ramdev
Jammu, June 7 Chief spokesperson of the BJP Jatinder Singh said the party had decided to support the bandh as the action of the government against Ramdev was undemocratic and inhuman. He said the BJP would intensify the war against corruption. The Bajrang Dal, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and other organisations have already extended support to the call. The Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI) has also decided to support the bandh call. The CCI president, YV Sharma, said they would not oppose the call. The ABVP and a few other student organisations have also supported it. The state unit of the Shree Ram Sena also came out in support of the call. Rajiv Mahajan, state president of the Sena, said its members would hold a peaceful procession across Jammu city tomorrow to lend support to Ramdev's movement against corruption. |
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Kidnapping of girl
Jammu, June 7 While rejecting the bail application, the court observed that "the accused, in the instant case, had allegedly kidnapped the innocent minor girl from Kishtwar and brought her to Jammu with an assurance that she will be married to a boy at Jammu”. The girl was forced by the accused to have physical relations with different persons and was even taken to different places in Jammu and outside the city, where she was allegedly raped by different persons. So, the allegations against the accused were serious in nature. The grant of bail to the accused, at this stage, would hamper the investigation of the case,Parihar ruled.
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Entrance test concludes
Jammu, June 7 The entrance test, which was held from May 26 to June 7, was conducted in four sessions. A total of 24,224 applications were received for 42 programmes and 21,220 candidates appeared across nine designated centres across the state at Jammu, Kathua, Reasi, Udhampur, Poonch, Rajouri, Bhaderwah, Srinagar and Leh. Prof Neelu Rohmetra, convener, JUET said: “ The admission process is completely transparent. The answer key in all the disciplines is likely to be published shortly. The result shall be declared within the shortest possible time and a notification shall be issued for the convenience of the students indicating further steps in the admission process”. |
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Panchayats to change socio-economic scenario in state, says Omar
“My government is committed to uniform development of all regions and sub-regions in the state. All areas are equally important to us. Holistic development, irrespective of creed, caste, colour, region or religion is the benchmark of my government,” Omar said. As part of his efforts to reach out to elected panches and sarpanches across the state, the Chief Minister today interacted with the elected members of the panchayats of the Devsar and Noorabad constituencies. Addressing gatherings at Qazigund and Damhal-Hanjipora, the Chief Minister reiterated his government’s determination to improve the public delivery service through the medium of panchayats in the state. The Chief Minister congratulated the people on participating in the panchayat elections in large numbers and reposing faith in democratic institutions for resolving development issues themselves. “Decision making and launch of specific works in certain areas, as per the aspirations and requirements of people, will be now in the hands of elected representatives at grassroots,” he added. Omar said due to the non-existence of panchayats, the state had to lose Rs 1,500-crore Central assistance in the past. “We expect Rs 400 to 500 crore Central grants annually to be spent by the panchayats as per their decisions,” he added. He said current elections to the panchayats had given rise to a new category of politicians. “There are young, old, highly educated and experienced men and women amongst you. You have to prove your ability and write a new chapter in the socio-economic and political spectrum of the state”, Omar added. The Chief Minister said the decision of the government to hold non-party-based panchayat elections was to give a free hand to everyone to come forward and seek public confidence for the delivery of public service. “The voters have exercised their rights and completed their part by electing you. Now, it is your responsibility to prove your mettle and sincerity towards them,” he added.
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One killed in blast at scrap dealer’s house
Srinagar, June 7 “Some live explosive device, most likely a hand grenade, exploded in the house of the scrap dealer, resulting into the death of a labourer, Abdul Hamid Dar (42), a resident of the Qazigund area of Anantnag,” Shafqat Ahmad Watali, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, said. He said two women, Gowhara and Munira, were also injured in the incident. They were shifted to the district hospital at Anantnag. A migrant labourer, Dileep, was also injured in the blast. |
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Man held on charge of sodomising wife
Jammu, June 7 The police registered an FIR and arrested the accused,belonging to the Darsal area in
Rajouri, on charges of sodomy and subjecting his wife to cruelty. The accused, who is a jawan in the Army, is on leave at present. “ It is a complaint with non-compoundable offences and the accused has admitted to his crime”, a police official said. |
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Governor briefed on road projects
Srinagar, June 7 He said sustained efforts were under way to complete various projects within the envisaged time schedules. The Governor lauded the work being done by the BRO in developing and maintaining road networks in the difficult and hill terrain to provide road connectivity to the people living in the remote areas. Brig TPS Rawat, chief engineer, Project Beacon, was also present on the occasion.
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Soldier booked for assaulting tourists
Srinagar, June 7 “An FIR was registered at Pahalgam police station after we received a complaint about the assault on a group of tourists,” a senior police official said. Meanwhile, the Army today said it had taken disciplinary action against the erring soldier. “Lt-Gen SA Hasnain, GOC, Chinar Corps, ordered an enquiry into the incident, which found the jawan guilty of unsoldierly conduct which has tarnished the image of the Army,” Lt-Col JS Brar, Srinagar-based PRO of the Ministry of Defence said. Further, the GoC had passed directions for maintaining the highest standards of conduct and ensuring that such incidents, although an aberration, were not repeated, the defence spokesman said. |
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Contaminated water of the Surinsar lake, mixed with animal waste, is being supplied to more than 30 villages of the Dansal block in the Kandi belt of Jammu district.
Jammu, June 7
While nearly 8,000 pilgrims from outside the Valley have arrived at Tulamulla village,about 35 km from here, for Mela Khir
Bhawani, about 50,000 are expected to visit the temple of Goddess Ragnya Devi on the occasion.The annual festival will be celebrated on Thursday on the occasion of “Jesht Ashtami” in which not only migrant
Pandits, but also nearly 3,000 people living in various parts of the Valley will participate.
Jammu, June 7
Srinagar, June 7