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Traffic disrupted for 5 hrs on NH
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GMCH’s Oncology Department offers little succour to patients
Zonal sports officers await due pay grade
Anomalies in voter’s IDs harry residents
GMCH has new Ortho
Head
City homemaker set to be South Delhi Mayor
Dereliction of Duty
Natrang stages ‘
Inter-Village Panchayat Competitions
Body found
2 arrested
SCC win cricket match
Upper Gharota claim kabaddi title
Outstanding sportspersons appointed to various depts
Friends XI, Christian Federation XI trounce opponents
YSCC releases T20 schedule
Death mourned
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Traffic disrupted for 5 hrs on NH
Jammu, April 29 Two persons, including the driver of the tanker, suffered injuries in the mishap. The police said a tanker carrying aviation fuel, which was on its way to Udhampur from Jammu, overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a curve on the highway around 11 am. “Normal traffic remained affected for several hours as the overturned tanker blocked the movement of vehicles in both directions. Thousands of vehicles remained caught up in a traffic jam as policemen faced tough time managing the traffic,” a police official said. Thousands of litres of aviation fuel spilled on to the road after the accident. He said the vehicles coming from Udhampur were diverted to the Katra road, which also witnessed a long traffic jam. All Udhampur-bound vehicles were also diverted to the Katra road from the Upper Domail area. The commuters and passengers, including Vaishno Devi pilgrims and tourists, had a harrowing time as they remained stuck in a snarl-up. The traffic remained disrupted till 4 pm. An eyewitness claimed that certain area residents pilfered aviation fuel from the scene of the accident right under the nose of the police. The injured were shifted to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu, where their condition was stated to be stable. |
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Sharma re-elected JCCI president
Jammu, April 29
Sharma defeated his rival Rakesh Gupta by 82 votes, while Arun Gupta defeated sitting JCCI executive body member Manish Gupta by 231 votes. Sharma secured 974 votes, while his rival candidate Rakesh Gupta bagged 892 votes. Sham Lal Langar was elected as senior vice-president and Anil Gupta as junior vice-president. Deepak Aggarwal was elected as secretary, whereas Bharat Bhushan Gupta was named the new treasurer of the chamber. Junior vice-president Anil Gupta polled 928 votes, while his rival Sanjay Mahajan got 902 votes. Arun Gupta secured 1,043 votes and his rival candidate Manish Gupta 812 votes. Deepak Aggarwal, contesting for the post of secretary, got 1,042 votes and his rival Rahul Mahajan bagged 835 votes. After a day-long exercise, Anil Kapahi, Election Commissioner, declared the results around 11 pm. YV Sharma’s supporters burst into jubilation and carried him outside the counting station. While addressing his supporters after the results, Sharma said his focus would be on all-round development of Jammu, especially on beautification, provision of ultra-modern infrastructure to attract tourists to the region and getting maximum benefits, concessions and incentives for trade and industry. “Tourism is an important employment generating field and my team will work for the development of this sector, which can improve the economic condition of people He said trade and industry was passing through a tough phase and he would take up the issue with the state government to provide concessions and announce a major package for the industry. “We will make efforts to make Jammu an investment destination and take up problems like scarcity of power with the government. I appeal the traders and business community to remain united,” Sharma concluded.
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GMCH’s Oncology Department offers little succour to patients
Jammu, April 29
Cancer has made a strong impact in the state but the hospital lacks specialised nursing staff to take care of the patients. “The patients with the disease require extra care but due to the absence of basic amenities in the department, they are forced to go elsewhere for treatment,” said a doctor working at the hospital. The patients who visit the hospital for radiotherapy have to share beds due to lack of infrastructure. “The department lacks specialised nursing staff. Under the norms, nurses need to have specialised training to deal with the requirements of the patients. The department currently has just two nurses who have gained knowledge with experience,” the doctor added.
As one enters the oncology and the radiotherapy departments of the hospital, leaking water from the roof and stench from the public utilities greet the visitors. Hygiene is a casualty in the department as a single bathroom is used both by male and female patients. The Committee on Estimates in its 42nd report tabled in the state Assemble recently had pointed out the non-utilisation of Rs 300 crore meant for the purchase of linear accelerator required for the treatment of cancer. The machine was to be installed at the GMCH for the treatment of cancer patients from across the state. However, it had not been procured even though funds had been released for the purpose two years ago. RS Chib, Minister of Medical and Technical Education, said: “I am not aware of the lack of facilities in the Oncology Department of the GMCH. We will find out the shortcomings and fix them.”
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Zonal sports officers await due pay grade
Jammu, April 29 Sources say after the reorganisation of the Department of Youth Services and Sports, 199 posts of ZPEOs, including 97 for Jammu Division and 102 for Kashmir Division, were created by the government, through its order issued on December 6, 2007, and were placed in the pay scale of 6,700-10,700 (pre-revised). However, the ZPEOs expressed dissatisfaction and demanded a pay grade of 8,500-13,500 in line with their counterparts in the School Education Department. The pay anomalies of PETs and PEMs in the Department of Youth Services and Sports had earlier been removed by the government through its order issued on July 19, 2006. By virtue of the order, they were brought on par with their counterparts in the School Education Department. The ZPEOs, in a recent meeting, decided to meet Sports Minister RS Chib for an early redressal of their grievances. These include removal of pay anomalies, grant of drawing and disbursement powers, establishment of offices, creation of district offices in newly created districts of the state and effective measures for the collection and utilisation of School Games Fund. The department had also impressed for the removal of pay anomalies and had urged the government for an early upgrade of these two categories of posts from Rs 6,700-10,700 to 8,000-275-13,500. |
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Anomalies in voter’s IDs harry residents
Rajouri, April 29
Also, some cards prepared by the authorities are full of discrepancies due to the callousness of those collecting information from the booth level officers. Amit Sharma, a local resident, had applied for a voter’s ID two years ago. When he finally received a voter’s ID, he found an error in the date of birth on the card. To top it all, his sister’s photograph was used on his card. “This card is of no use to me as it bears my sister’s picture and wrong information about my date of birth,” he said. Also, his wife Dimple Sharma was shown as Dimple Gupta in the voter’s ID. Similarly, Baldev Sharma had applied for a voter’s ID four years ago. His card, too, was full of mistakes, including an error in the date of birth. Senior BJP leader Kuldeed Raj Gupta raised concern over the callous attitude of the booth level officers and those engaged in the collection of information. He has asked the authorities not to harass people. He said people would be forced to take to the streets if no action was taken. Rajouri Tehsildar Tilak Raj Khajuria admitted that there was a “very high rate of mistakes” in the voter’s IDs. He said the agencies engaged in the printing of the cards were based in Jammu or Delhi. “I have received 20,000 new voter’s IDs, which will be distributed in my constituency soon,” he added. He said the process to correct mistakes was on. People with discrepancies in their voter’s ID can fill out a form in the municipal office to rectify the mistakes. The process of correcting mistakes and preparing the final draft of cards will continue till May 16, he added.
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GMCH has new Ortho
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Jammu, April 29 Dr Singh is an alumnus of the college. Soon after completing his house job, he was selected on merit for MS Orthopaedics at the PGI, Chandigarh, and completed his master’s course in 1983. He is the first orthopaedic surgeon of the state to have been awarded the prestigious “Diplomate National Board” degree in orthopaedics. |
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City homemaker set to be South Delhi Mayor
Jammu, April 29
“I was 21 when I got married and shifted to Delhi. I had never thought that I would achieve something this big one day. My husband was active in politics here, which prompted me to join social work. I ended up joining politics thereafter,” said Savita Gupta while talking to The Tribune over the phone. “My family had always been my priority but on getting elected as a councillor, I realised that I could contribute to the society. Before the completion of my first term, the World Consumer Voice chose me as the best councillor of New Delhi in February, 2007,” she added. Savita was elected from ward No. 160 of Amar Colony, South Delhi, after beating Taruna Kataria of Congress by 4,600 votes in the civic body elections recently. “This will be my third term as a councillor and first term as Mayor and my priority will be to provide best civic facilities to the people of my constituency.” Jammu had always been her first love as it was there that she had spent her childhood. In spite of staying away for so long, the city remained close to her heart, she added. Savita’s brother Arvind Gupta said: “She was quite reserved by nature initially and was a good homemaker. But her leadership qualities ensured that she made a mark in the political arena. Her son is a Chief Engineer and daughter works as a teacher in Delhi.”
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DGP told to probe conduct of IO
DS Chauhan Legal Correspondent
Jammu, April 29 On November 24, 2006, the accused enticed the minor deceased, Suraj Kumar, with a promise of giving him a toffee and took him away with them. Sodomy committed on the minor resulted in his death. His body was found in the fields of Thakur Dass. The police had registered a case and later filed a chargesheet against the accused. The Principal Sessions Judge, Jammu, while acquitting the accused took serious note of the conduct of the then SHO, RS Pura police station, who was also the Investigating Officer of the case, observed that “The material witnesses have turned hostile and have supported the prosecution story, including the mother of the deceased. There is no nexus shown of the accused with the commission of offence. One aspect of the case is noticeable that the case has been investigated by the Investigating Officer, Kuldeep Khajuria, the then SHO, who has not been examined by the prosecution. The FIR was lodged directly under Sections 377, 304, RPC, whereas, the case under Sections 377, 302, RPC should have been registered against the accused. The Investigating Officer deliberately and intentionally has not registered the case under Section 302 of the RPC but instead registered the same under Section 304, RPC, and extended an aid to the accused for charging lesser offence.” “The investigation conducted by the Investigating Officer is unknown to the law, at the very first of the registration of the case and commencement of the investigation and finally alleging proof of the case within the ambit of Section 304, RPC. Khajuria had registered the case and he had ignored the aspect of the case that a case under Section 302, RPC, should had been registered instead of Section 304, RPC, and had derelicted of his duties.” held the judge.
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Natrang stages ‘
Na Ghar Ke Na Ghat Ke’
Jammu, April 29
The play opens at the home of the lead character of the story, Gopi. He is alone as his parents have gone out for their regular work. As his mother had left some cookies of rice flour for him as breakfast, he is tempted because it is his favourite dish. He wants to gulp all in one go, as he is hungry. But, to his dismay, his friend Pinki comes to disrupt him. He hides the cookies and makes some silly excuses to get rid of her as early as possible. He could not even cherish his success properly when Bablu, his another friend, comes to disturb him. He also makes him leave home soon with the help of some lame excuses. The moment he was about to finish his hunger by eating his choicest breakfast, Deepu enters, in shock, he hides the cookies in a flowerpot and encounters her. He tells her that he had finished his breakfast and now his stomach is full and he wants to take some rest, but actually he was dying of hunger. On this, Deepu reveals that actually she had brought some delicious dishes for him considering that he must be hungry but now as he does not need them, she will share all that with her other friends. Ashamed of his greed, Gopi was left with no choice but to repent. The cast includes Gopi Sharma as Gopi, Sachin Saini as Bablu, Kritika Bhau as Pinki, Deepshikha Sharma as Deepu and Chander Pratap Singh as Chachu. Gopi Sharma and Kritika Bhau are young scholars of the Ministry of Culture, who have been awarded national scholarships by the Centre for Cultural Resources to undergo training in acting under Balwant Thakur. Balwinder Singh operated the music. Mohd Yaseen coordinated the show and Sumeet Sharma introduced the show before the audience.
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Inter-Village Panchayat Competitions Tribune News Service
Jammu, April 29 Nagrota Panchayat emerged the overall winner, while Dansal Panchayat finished runner-up. The third position was bagged by Katal Batal Panchayat. In badminton, Nagrota Panchayat made clean sweep by claiming both boys’ and girls’ titles, while Dansal Zone had to settle for second slot in both the categories. In kabbadi (boys), Katal Batal Panchayat toppled Nagrota Panchayat. In kho-kho (boys), Jhajjar Kotli Panchayat got the better of Dansal Panchayat, whereas in girls’ section, Nagrota Panchayat dispatched Jhajjar Kotli. In handball (boys), Dansal Panchayat subdued Jhajjar Kotli with utmost ease. The matches were officiated by Rajesh Sambyal, Jasdev Singh, Narayan Singh, Kulbhushan, Anil Shan, Rattan, Karnail Singh, Vikram Jamwal and Kuldeep. ZPEO Dansal, Jeet Singh who was the chief guest declared the championship closed. About 231 players drawn from 28 panchayats competed in the tournament organised under the overall supervision of Tirath Ram, DYSSO Jammu.
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Jammu, April 29 The man was missing from his residence from April 25 and his family members had launched a search to trace him out, sources said. The police has registered a case. — TNS
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2 arrested
Jammu, April 29 They were identified as Vijay Kumar of Mokhra Madina, Rohtak district, Haryana, presently residing at Kabir Basti, BC Road, and Vikram Singh, a resident of Last Morh, Gandhi Nagar. — TNS |
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SCC win cricket match
Jammu, April 29 Deciding to bat first after winning the toss, DCC accumulated 129 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Raja played a brilliant knock of 55 runs off just 42 balls while, Sukhvinder Sukhu contributed 36 runs. Qadir and Vikram took two wickets each for SCC, while Channi and Sahil claimed one wicket each. SCC in reply, overhauled the target in 19.1 overs by losing 4 wickets. Sahil and Channi were the notable scorers with 38 and 36 runs, respectively, while Vikram contributed 18 runs. For DCC, Sukhvir scalped two wickets while Wasim and Rinku claimed one wicket apiece. Channi of SCC was adjudged the man of the match which was officiated by Kulbir Singh Kali and Parmeet Singh as umpires, while Akshay Deep Singh acted as scorer. |
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Upper Gharota claim kabaddi title
Jammu, April 29 S S Bali, Deputy Director, Youth Services and Sports, along with Tirath Ram, District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) visited the venue and interacted with the participants. In kho-kho, Amb Panchayat scripted a win over Upper Gharota Panchayat, whereas, in volleyball, Upper Gharota Panchayat subdued Gurha Brahmana Panchayat. In handball, Bhalwal Panchayat spanked Gurah Brahmana Panchayat. In kabaddi, Bhalwal Panchayat spanked Upper Gharota, while in kho-kho, Upper Jandayal trounced Lower Gharota. In volleyball, Upper Jandyal prevailed over Upper Gharota, whereas, in handball, Bhalwal Panchayat outclassed Gurah Brahmana. Zamil of Raipur outplayed Amit Singh of Amb in wrestling (35 kg category), whereas, in 38 kg category, Imran Khan thrashed Parveen Kumar. In 41 kg, Deepak Kumar of Gharota had a last laugh against Vikey Kumar of Amb, while in 45 kg, Joginder Singh defated Rahul Kumar of Amb. — TNS
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Outstanding sportspersons appointed to various depts
Jammu, April 29 Gourav Sharma was appointed as a technician in PDD. Masrat Bashir, Meenakshi Bali, Vikas Sharma, Mandeepika Talwar, Shivani, Veena Kumari and Vishal Gondhi were appointed as Laboratory Assistants in the SED. Further, Veena Kumari was granted a relaxation of seven months and 13 days as on 1-1-12. The appointees will serve a probation period of two years and report to their respective administrative departments within 21 days.
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Friends XI, Christian Federation XI trounce opponents
Jammu, April 29 In the first match played U-12 age group, Friends XI prevailed over Christian Star XI by 4 wickets. Friends Club skipper, Rohan Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first. Christian Star XI made 48 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated 10 overs. Johny was the top scorer with 18 runs, whereas, Capras, Nelson and Ivon contributed 12, 8 and 6 runs, respectively. Abhi of Friends XI was the chief destroyer with three wickets whereas Rahul and Kallis claimed two wickets each. In reply, Friends XI chased the target in 8 overs and lost six wickets. Captain Rohan Gill contributed 16 runs while Aryaman and Abhi chipped in with handy 14 and 12 runs, respectively. Jonty, Nelson and Mohil of Christian Star XI shared two wickets each. Abhi was adjudged the man of the match. In another match, Christian Federation XI scripted a 14-run victory over Christ Followers XI. Batting first, Christian Federation XI scored 86 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 12 overs. Tiny was the top scorer while Ravi Manchanda, Rakesh, Sampaul made useful contributions of 14, 12 and 10 runs, respectively. For Christ Followers XI, Rickson grabbed three wickets while Amit, Romerio, Sourav and Tiny claimed one wicket apiece. In reply, Christ Followers XI bundled out for 72 runs. Nitu Khoker was adjudged the man of the match. — TNS
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YSCC releases T20 schedule
Jammu, April 29 Municipal Legislative Councillor Khalid Najib Suhrawardy was the chief guest, whereas, former President Municipal Committee, Doda, Zafferullah Rather was the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Khalid Najeeb Suhrawardy said the conduct of such big tournaments in far flung areas like Doda would be helpful in exploring the hidden potential of the budding cricketers.
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Death mourned
Jammu, April 29 Prominent writers and members of the working committee of the Sanstha expressed condolences to the bereaved family. A two-minute silence was also observed to pay homage to the departed soul.
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Vehicular movement on the Jammu- Srinagar national highway remained disrupted for over five hours after an oil tanker overturned, spilling thousands of litres of aviation fuel, in the Domail area, 31-km away from here, today.
The Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) elected YV Sharma as its president for the second time. Businessman Arun Gupta was declared the new secretary general of the chamber. The results of the elections were declared late on the Saturday night.
As a result, those seeking the voter’s ID have been forced to run from pillar to post to get their cards.
Savita did her schooling from Government Higher Secondary School, Rehari, and went on to graduate from Government College for Women, Parade. She got married in 1981 and started taking care of her home thereafter.