|
|
|
|
|
Governor interacts with research scholars
NN Vohra, Governor
Groups divided over ex-bureaucrat
as interim V-C of Central varsity
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cross-LoC traders want
more items on trade list
In GMCH, a toilet serves as laboratory too
Pandit bodies protest separatists’ meeting with Hina Rabbani
Mirwaiz resents Centre’s objection to meeting
3 IEDs detected in Anantnag
“Hand over Mubarak Mandi complex to ASI”
Army holds equine training course for vet interns
Removal order of probationer constable quashed
|
|
Governor interacts with research scholars
Srinagar, July 29 The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the university and chairman of the institute, emphasised the need for making it a vibrant centre of excellence for undertaking quality research on social, cultural, historical and other aspects of contemporary relevance. He added that while the scholars at the IKS pursued research in the core areas relating to the institute’s charter, it would be profitable to look at the contemporary problems and challenges confronting the SAARC countries. He said there was need to strengthen the institute’s infrastructure and research facilities. Speaking on the occasion, Talat Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor of Kashmir University, assured the Governor that new research projects relevant to the Valley would be identified.
|
|
Groups divided over ex-bureaucrat
as interim V-C of Central varsity
Jammu, July 29 However, at the same time, the Jammu Province People’s Forum (JPPF), a conglomerate of 52 organisations, refused to support the CUJAC and demanded that the appointment of Vice-Chancellor should not be
delayed. The CUJAC, at a meeting held here today, resolved to oppose the proposed move of the Union government to appoint a former bureaucrat as interim Vice-Chancellor. The meeting was held under the leadership of Mohinder Pal Pandu, Ajay Taloor and Sunil Sharma to decide the further course of action to press for the appointment of a local academician as the Vice-Chancellor of the Central
university The Tribune had reported in its columns yesterday that the HRD Ministry had recommended to the President, Pratibha Patil, the name of a former bureaucrat for appointment as interim Vice-Chancellor, who could be one of the retired Chief Secretaries of the
state. The CUJAC further resolved that the Vice-Chancellor should be a local professor of the University of Jammu, who had a vast experience of research and teaching at the university level and who knew the problems of the students. It directed its members to intensify the agitation from tomorrow in all the colleges of the Jammu province. It also requested the political parties of the province to support its
agitation. Meanwhile, the JPPF has distanced itself from the CUJAC saying that there was no ground to oppose the appointment of a former bureaucrat to the
post. Talking to The Tribune, JPPF convener Justice Paviter Singh (retd) said, “Though we also demand that a local academician should be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the Central varsity, it is always the prerogative of the Union government to decide the
candidate.” “Since the Central university has already lost two academic sessions, we don’t want further delay in the start of its functioning. Now, if the Union government has decided to have a former bureaucrat as its interim Vice-Chancellor, we should accept the decision in the larger interest of the students,” said Justice Paviter. He refused to support the CUJAC in opposing the Union government’s proposed move saying, “Let the Central government decide about the permanent Vice-Chancellor later. For now we are ready to accept a former bureaucrat as Vice-Chancellor because he will set the process for constructing the requisite infrastructure of the varsity into
motion.” Being a former Chief Secretary, he would be able to expedite the things and this would in the interest of the students of the Jammu region, he reasoned. |
|
Cross-LoC traders want
more items on trade list
Jammu, July 29 While the state government had passed verbal instructions exempting exports to Pakistan from VAT, resulting in the resumption of the trade on June 28, it was not serious about giving the requisite impetus to the trade, Hilal Khan, general secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Cross-LoC Trade, told The Tribune on
Wednesday. The Indian traders suspended the trade on March 8 this year after the government decided to levy VAT on the merchandise being sold to the traders from Pakistan. “Though Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had assured us on June 22 that it being a sensitive issue, his government would amend the Jammu and Kashmir Value Added Tax Act-2005 before the next Assembly session, it had not even adhered to the standard operating procedure (SOP),” Khan
said. “No doubt the trade has resumed, but in just three or four items. We have been requesting the state government that more items should be included in the trade for making it a meaningful confidence-building measure between the two countries. But so far the government has given us a lukewarm response. The government should not victimise the cross-LoC traders, as we have kept it alive despite all odds,” Khan
added. At least 20,000 transporters, truckers and labourers were associated with the trade in the state, he said. “Under the standard operating procedure, 21 items are agreed upon for trade and it has also been mentioned under point number 17 that the agreed items can be replaced with other merchandise in case of a shortfall in the decided items,” Khan
said. He added that the Indian traders had been largely exporting items like spices, coconuts and mangoes, while their counterparts had been dealing in dry fruits, herbs and select vegetables since the duty-free trade started between the two
countries. Keeping in mind the significance of the trade, the government should increase the number of items to be exported to Pakistan and vice versa, he said. |
|
|
In GMCH, a toilet serves as laboratory too
Jammu, July 29 During a visit to the hospital, this correspondent found that X-ray films were hung there and the patients and their attendants were waiting there to collect them. Moreover, a hospital employee was distributing the X-ray films to the patients at the toilet, even as it was being used for its real purpose. A paramedical employee of the hospital said the toilet was being used as part of a laboratory for a long period. Moreover, this was happening even though Minister for Medical Education RS Chib conducted surprise visits to the hospital regularly. Talking to this correspondent, a number of attendants said the authorities concerned were indifferent towards the functioning of the hospital. “The technician, who conducted the X-rays, told us to collect the X-ray film from the toilet and we are awaiting its delivery,” said Amzad Shah, an attendant. Dr Romesh Gupta, Medical Superintendent of the GMCH, refused to comment over the issue.
|
|
|
Pandit bodies protest separatists’ meeting with Hina Rabbani
Jammu, July 29 The forum said such engagements could harm the country’s national interests. “The manner in which the secessionists and the separatists were facilitated to meet the Pakistan Foreign minister was shameful,” said the forum leaders. “This smacks of a deep-rooted conspiracy to undermine the position of India as a nation. The complicity of Pakistan in arranging the meeting with the separatists, who want to divide India, was established and as such the Centre should have taken strong and appropriate measures,” they said. The protesters raised slogans against the government and carried placards denouncing the talks with Pakistan as a sham. They said the talks would prove counterproductive and would encourage Pakistan and the secessionist elements in the state. “It has shocked the nation and has created doubts about the sincerity and credibility of the Central government with regard to the Kashmir issue,” they said. The government’s conduct gave rise to fear and suspicion that the nationalist forces in Jammu and Kashmir were being fooled, they added. “Time and again the nationalist forces in the country, including the Kashmiri Pandits, have made it clear that no constituency in the country could be negotiated for the sovereignty of India,” said Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, president of the Panun Kashmir. The government is not mandated to discuss the issues of sovereignty of a territory of India with Pakistan. The Central government did seek any guarantees from Pakistan over the terrorism issue and there was no forward movement on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks,” Chrungoo said. The protesters asked New Delhi to initiate a comprehensive dialogue process with the representatives of the Pandit community for the establishment of a homeland for seven lakh Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir under the Indian Constitution. AN Vaishnavi and HL Chatta, president and general secretary of the ASKPC, respectively, DN Kissu, chairman of the NCMCC, Virender Raina, spokesperson for the joint forum, TN Kaul, camp representative, and Moheni Raina and Phoola Kaul also addressed the protesters.
|
|
|
Mirwaiz resents Centre’s objection to meeting
Srinagar, July 29 Addressing a Friday congregation at the historic Jamia Masjid here today, the Mirwaiz condemned the Central government’s stand saying the people of the state were the principal party to the dispute between India and Pakistan. There should be no objections to the Hurriyat conveying its views on the ground situation in Kashmir to the Pakistan government, the Mirwaiz said. “It is sad and surprising that the Central government, the Foreign Ministry specifically, has objected to the Hurriyat’s meeting with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister,” he said. He added that the Hurriyat Conference was a representative party of the people of the state, which had earlier held consultations with the top leaders of the country. “We have put forth our views and also given some suggestions,” the Mirwaiz said in his Friday address. He lamented that the Centre had not taken any steps so far. The Hurriyat leaders had also visited Pakistan in 2005 and held meetings with the then President, Pervez Musharraf and other leaders of Pakistan and the PoK.
|
|
|
3 IEDs detected in Anantnag
Srinagar, July 29 When passengers in the bus raised the alarm after noticing an unclaimed baggage, they were asked to leave the vehicle and the suspected baggage was removed to an isolated spot, official sources
said. They said a bomb disposal squad later found three pressure cooker IEDs inside the baggage. The IEDs were detonated through a controlled explosion, and no damage was caused. — PTI |
|
“Hand over Mubarak Mandi complex to ASI”
Jammu, July 29 A meeting of the members of the organisation was held today to discuss the state government’s decision to set up a heritage conservation authority. The meeting observed that the government decision did not fulfil the demands of the Mubarak Mandi Bachao Andolan, which wanted the complex to be handed over to the ASI. “The ASI has the requisite infrastructure to make plans and funds to execute them. The delay on the part of the state government shows its indifferent attitude towards the complex. The complex is still intact, but some of its portions have suffered damage,” the members of the andolan said. They were worried over the deteriorating condition of the Mubarak Mandi palaces, particularly the old structures having art works and the architecture of that period. Narsinghdev Singh Jamwal, Hari Chand Jalmeria, Gianeshwar Sharma, Mohan Singh and Udey Chand participated in the meeting.
|
|
Army holds equine training course for vet interns
Jammu, July 29 The training course was conducted under the aegis of the Headquarters 71 Sub Area by the 3 Advance Field Veterinary Hospital from June 27 to July 24 at Udhampur, stated an Army release issued here. Speaking at the valedictory function, Brig Anil Khosla, Commander, 71 Sub Area, appreciated the efforts of the 3 Advance Field Veterinary Hospital in augmenting the therapeutic and diagnostic skills of budding veterinarians of the state. He said the interest and enthusiasm of the interns towards the course was praiseworthy. He said the course would serve to strengthen the bond between the Army and the youth of the state. He also gave certificates and equine training manuals to all the trainees. Brig Deepak Badial, Brig RVS, Headquarters Northern Command, who was the guiding point throughout the course, said the Remount Veterinary Corps had strived to provide veterinary aid to the farmers and livestock holders, including Gujjars and Bakarwals, in the remote areas of the state. Dr SK Gupta, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences, Jammu, while addressing the ceremony, lauded the efforts of the Army in undertaking such projects, which provided a specialised knowledge exchange. He added that such projects had a positive impact on animal welfare in the state. He requested the Army to conduct more such specialised technical courses.
|
|
Removal order of probationer constable quashed
Jammu, July
29 The petitioner, who had been selected as a constable with other recruits, could not join the training course due to certain unavoidable circumstances, as he had fallen ill. However, the SSP declared him a deserter and unreliable person and passed the order for his removal from
service. Since the order was stigmatic in nature and was passed in the contravention of the Rule 187 of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Rules, as such, the petitioner challenged it through a service writ petition, which was dismissed by the court vide its judgement dated March 7, 2006, thereby, forcing him to file a Letters Patent Appeal against the judgement The Division Bench, while allowing the Letters Patent Appeal, observed that, “The impugned judgement of the court dismissing the petition, thereby, confirming the order of the removal of the petitioner from the police rolls, passed by the SSP, Jammu, deserves to be set aside.” |
|
|
One killed as minibus overturns
Jammu, July 29 The speeding vehicle overturned while negotiating a curve at the main chowk at Satwari in the morning when there was little traffic on the road. The deceased has been identified as the minibus conductor, Gulam Nabi, a resident of Purmandal. The injured passengers were admitted to the Government District Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, and were discharged in the evening. The police said the driver hadbeen arrested and a case of rash and negligent driving registered against him.
|
|
| HOME PAGE | |
Punjab | Haryana | Jammu & Kashmir |
Himachal Pradesh | Regional Briefs |
Nation | Opinions | | Business | Sports | World | Letters | Chandigarh | Ludhiana | Delhi | | Calendar | Weather | Archive | Subscribe | E-mail | |
Srinagar, July 29
and non-political organisations, today opposed the proposed move of the Union Human Resource Development Ministry to appoint a former bureaucrat of the state as the interim Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of
Jammu.
A toilet in the Radio Diagnosis and Imaging Department of the Government Medical College and Hospital
(GMCH), which daily caters to thousands of patients from all the 10 districts of the Jammu region, is being used for laboratory work. The patients and their attendants, who come to the department for X-rays, are given the X-ray films at the
toilet.
A joint forum of the Kashmiri Pandit organisations today protested against Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar’s meeting with the separatists in New Delhi
recently.
The chairman of the moderate faction of the Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has expressed concern over the Centre’s objection to the Hurriyat leader’s meeting with the visiting Pakistan Foreign Minister, Hina Rabbani Khar, in New Delhi
recently.
