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Girls outperform boys in Class XII exam
Students of Shiksha Niketan Senior Secondary School in a jubilant mood after the declaration of results in Jammu on Monday. Tribune photo: Anand Sharma
Two killed, 5 hurt in accident
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Financial irregularities
Fake appointment letter racket busted
Protest against poor civic amenities
PDP activists stage a protest in Jammu on Monday. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Singh
Art academy releases Bhat’s book
Sumit wins chess tourney
Basketball trials to begin from May 11
Two held with 1kg heroin
BPL students get trade certificates
‘Suno Eh Kahani’ underscores repression of young women
State team selected for Santosh trophy
JKAP XI beat Sri Club
Speedball team for nationals
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Girls outperform boys in Class XII exam
Jammu, May 7
With 36,068 students passing the examination, the overall pass percentage reached 49 per cent. Among the merit holders, the number of girls was almost equal to the boys in the three streams, including arts, science and commerce. The topper from arts stream scored more marks than the topper in science and other streams, although the arts stream is considered comparatively lesser scoring. Kiran Anand of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Mubarak Mandi, and Rishabh Kaul of RS Jagriti Niketan Higher Secondary School, Kathua, shared first position in science stream with 485 marks (97 per cent) whereas Mimansha Choudhary of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Mubarak Mandi, bagged first position in arts stream with 487 marks (97.4 per cent) and Rashpal Singh of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Public Higher Secondary School, Kunjawani, secured first position in commerce stream with 469 marks (93.8 per cent).
Sharing her delight, Druvika Pandita of Kotwal Institute of Teaching, Talab Tillo, who secured fourth rank in science stream with 481 marks (96.2 per cent), told The Tribune she had secured the marks as per her expectations. “I was expecting a good score and I am happy that I got that. The credit for this goes to my parents and teachers, who were a big support in my preparations,” she said. On her subsequent plans, she said, “Though I have been appearing in both medical and non- medical entrance examinations, I would prefer to go for MBBS. I will appear in entrance examination of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and JKCET. God forbid, if I could not crack medical entrance, I would go for engineering.” Shipaj Jain from the same institute, who secured 475 marks (95 per cent) in science stream said, “I was expecting my name in the merit list as I had worked very hard. I have also secured second position in physics and I would love to be an engineer. I have appeared in AIEEE examination and awaiting the results.” Asked about other options, she said, “I will not appear in JKCET and unfortunately I missed the Joint Entrance Examination of the IIT due to some reasons.” Shilpaj’s mother Tanya Jain said she was quite delighted over her daughter’s success and would always support her in all her plans. “We never pressurised her to take any stream. Her decisions are always independent and we respect as well as support that,” she added. Dr Javed Iqbal Khateeb, Joint Director, JKBOSE, said for the first time they had implemented a single paper scheme in the board examination in the Jammu division. “We have declared the result by working on war footing and the JKBOSE is committed to declare the results within shortest possible span so as to enable the students to fill the forms for their next courses,” he said.
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Two killed, 5 hurt in accident
Jammu, May 7 The ambulance was carrying a critical cancer patient to the Government Medical College, Hospital, Jammu. The police sources told The Tribune that Tata mobile bearing number JK11 6125 was coming from a wrong side at a high speed, on its way from Jammu to Akhnoor, and collided with an ambulance van bearing number JK11 5469. The driver of the Tata mobile fled from the spot and the police had been tracing him and others persons in the van. Sanjeev Kumar, driver of the ambulance, and Vinod Kumar, an attendant, died on the spot. Ankush Kumar, a patient of brain tumor who was referred to the GMCH, sustained injuries. The other four injured included Gulshan Kumar (29), Ram Lal (52), Kamlesh (50) and Krishan Lal (40). The injured were shifted to GMCH for treatment and the deceased were handed over to their families for last rites, after post-mortem. |
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Financial irregularities
Jammu, May 7 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had constituted a probe panel headed by Chief Secretary Madhav Lal to look into the allegations levelled by various student organisations, including Sangarsh and National Secular Forum. The organisations had demanded a high-level probe into favouritism and financial irregularities in the university. On April 23, the Governor, who chaired the 72nd meeting of the University Council at Raj Bhawan, had handed over the report to the Vice Chancellor with directions to take all remedial measures and action on the recommendations of the probe panel. He had also directed the Vice Chancellor to ensure that all the recommendations of the probe panel should be discussed with all the bodies concerned and implemented in letter and in spirit. Sources said the university had removed the Director, Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), Meenakshi Kilam, and shifted her to her previous posting as Director, Department of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA) on April 25. “By doing so, the authorities tried to give an impression that they had initiated measures to comply with the directions. Since then, the authorities have turned silent and have been prolonging the issue. The authorities have again set up an internal inquiry committee to study the recommendations of the probe panel, leaving all the stakeholders guessing,” the sources added. The probe panel has pointed out gross violation of university rules, saying the University Statutes were amended a number of times during the tenure of a former Vice Chancellor to give undue favour to some “blue-eyed" persons. Sources said senior officers, including former Registrar PS Pathania, who is presently serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD), were the beneficiaries and their names too figured among those who allegedly committed financial irregularities. “The beneficiaries are trying their best to prolong the issue and it is now the prerogative of the Vice Chancellor to restore the credibility of this prestigious institution,” said Mahesh Koul, president, Sangarsh, an organisation of students and scholars. Sangarsh had raised the issues like financial irregularities, backdoor appointments and “out-of-turn” promotions to some ‘favourites’ many a times. Koul said the Vice Chancellor should issue a statement to clear the air. “The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report had vindicated our stand. All the charges against the beneficiaries who were involved in the misappropriation and financial irregularities had also been proved by the University Council. It is the right time for the Vice Chancellor and the Registrar to clear the university’s position (on what kind of action they will initiate),” he said. The case file * CM Omar Abdullah had constituted a probe panel headed by Chief Secretary Madhav Lal to look into the allegations of favouritism and financial irregularities in the university * On April 23, the Governor had handed over the probe report to the VC with directions to take all remedial measures and action on the recommendations of the probe panel * The VC was directed to ensure that all the recommendations of the probe panel should be discussed with all the bodies concerned and implemented in letter and in spirit n
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Fake appointment letter racket busted
Rajouri, May 7 The accused has been identified as Mohammad Sadiq, son of Raj Mohammed of Rehan village, under the jurisdiction of Kandi police station. He was caught after a complaint by a victim who gave him Rs 40,000 as advance for a job in the Forest Department. The police said they had received complaints that a person, who used to pose himself as high- ranking Forest Department officer of Srinagar, was charging lakhs of rupees for providing jobs in the Forest Department. Mohammed Sadiq was arrested yesterday by Surveshwar Dev Singh Charak, SHO, Budhal, under the supervision of Rajouri SP Mubassir Latifi. The police said some fake appointment letters and a fake stamp of DFO Baramulla were recovered from his procession. The police also seized some letter pads and other documents related to the Forest Department. SHO Budhal said he used to take his victims to big hotels in Srinagar to influence them. |
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Protest against poor civic amenities
Jammu, May 7 The protesters led by PDP zonal president (east) Chaman Angral alleged that even the departments like PWD and PHE had failed to address the problems of the people despite tall claims made by the government in the Legislative Assembly that modern facilities would be provided to the rapidly expanding urban areas of Jammu. Angral alleged that the ERA while laying sewerage pipes in Rajinder Nagar area had damaged a nullah flowing through the area but it was not repaired till date due to which dirty water flows through the main road of the locality. “It has created a health hazard for the locals and despite many reminders to the civic authorities nothing has been done to repair it. So far no time frame has been given by the agency about the completion of the project”, Angral said. The PDP activists also alleged discrimination with Jammu city in the allocation of funds for improving the basic services. “Not enough has been done for the development of the city and almost all the localities are facing scarcity of drinking water, electricity and poor sanitation. The administration has failed to improve the conditions in the city”, he said. He urged the Urban Development Ministry to start the construction of flyovers to streamline the traffic movement in city. They alleged that despite worsening traffic scenario, the government was silent on the various projects announced in the past. |
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Art academy releases Bhat’s book
Jammu, May 7 MLC Vijay Bakaya was the chief guest on the occasion. Savita Bakshi, additional secretary, JKAACL threw light on the schemes for the promotion of local writers. Manohar Chandpuri, an eminent scholar, read out the book review and also conducted the proceedings of the programme. Bakaya appreciated the efforts of the organisations for supporting the event.
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Sumit wins chess tourney
Jammu, May 7 Young Shivinder Chib secured third position by defeating Arvindu Sharma. Fourth position went to Sandeep Singh, while Arushi Kotwal had to settle for fifth spot. Ravi Sharma of Kathua fetched sixth position. Now, the first four players will represent J&K in the upcoming senior national championship, which will held at Tirupati from May 18 to 27. All the matches were conducted by FIDE Arbiter, Anil Kotwal.
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Basketball trials to begin from May 11
Jammu, May 7 The trials will be followed by a coaching camp, which will be held till the departure of the team on May 20 for participation in the championship. All the affiliated units of the association are requested to direct their registered players to attend the trials in both the sections. Players are directed to report to Manoj Kumar Dogra along with an authority letter duly signed by authorities concerned.
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Rajouri, May 7 Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested Liyaquat Ali, son of Mohammed Din, of Mahore area of Reasi district and Ajaz Ahmed, son of Abdul Gani, of Mahore, who were in a bid to smuggle the narcotics across the state. Police trapped them in Kheora area of Rajouri district. The police has registered a case against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. — OC
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BPL students get trade certificates
Jammu, May 7 These students had completed their six-month course. They appeared in National Institute of Open Schooling Board, Government of India, and successfully completed the course. Manhas, while congratulating the successful candidates, said the BJP was not only a political party but also a “social movement”. While briefing about the programme, he said the BJP had been running Antodaya Yojana Programme for the welfare and uplift of the poor, needy and families falling under Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. m “On the same pattern, the state unit of BJP has established Antodaya Yojana Programme which has been running successfully in different areas of the state,” he added. — TNS
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‘Suno Eh Kahani’ underscores repression of young women
Jammu, May 7 The play is based on the story of a young girl, Guddi, representing a major section of the rural lower-middle class adolescent young girls, who are forced into matrimony at a tender age. Guddi is fully aware of the strains of early marriage, as it has taken its toll in the untimely death of her mother. She wants to get educated before she takes up the responsibility of married life. Her dreams are shattered when a ‘suitable’ groom is found and the marriage date is fixed. While the marriage ceremonies are being performed, help comes in the form of intervention by the legal authorities and the decision of the marriage is deferred for an appropriate time. The play highlights the plight of young girls who are sacrificed at the altar of redundant customs of our society. The play is a blend of various Dogri folk art forms. Suresh Kumar played the role of ‘Baap’, whereas Sakshi Parkash played the role of ‘Guddi’. The narrators of the play, Anil Tikoo and Sanjeev Gupta, also did multiple roles. Pawan Verma as the clownish groom generated laughter. Rahul Singh acted as the ‘policeman’. Others who performed in the play included Dimple Sharma, Tajasvi Sharma, Shivika Verma, Atin Tikka, Rohitashiv Sharma, Vinay Manhas and Sachin Saini. Neeraj Kant executed the lights. Sumeet Sharma coordinated the show and also did the presentations.
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State team selected for Santosh trophy
Jammu, May 7 The team comprised Mansoor Ahmad (captain), Asif Majeed (vice-captain), Riyaz Ahmad, Arshid Ahmad, Wasim Feroz, Aman Thapa, Khalid Umer, Rohit Kumar, Khalid Qayoom, Yaseen Rashid, Ashiq Hussain, Vinay Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Aiman Rashid, Azhar Ali, Wasim Yousuf, Rizwan Shafi, Asif Quadir, Irfan Ahmad and Umer Jan. Kiran Wattal, Secretary, J&K State Sports Council, along with JKFA president and its members flagged off the team, which will leave for Cuttack soon. Out of 24 probables, including five from Jammu, the final team was selected after completion of a 15-day rigorous coaching camp at Polo Ground, Srinagar. JK police coach Ranjit Singh has been appointed as the coach of the team, while the first International footballer of the state, Mohammad Shafi Nari has been appointed as manager. Ashiq Hussain, Physiotherapist, will also accompany the team. Interestingly, the selectors this time chose the young and experienced players, who would make a debut in the prestigious championship. The performance of the state team had always been tremendous. It had qualified for league stages on four occasions. The championships were held at Srinagar, Kerala and Goa. Meanwhile, in this championship, J&K team will open its campaign against Arunachal Pradesh on May 13 and then against Maharashtra on May 15. Fayaz Ahmad, JKFA Treasurer (Srinagar Wing), in a telephonic conversation from Srinagar told The Tribune, “This is the best team we have selected for the championship and we have great expectations from it.” “Though there was nothing cheer about in the previous editions of the championship, we hope that with the inclusion of the young blood in the team it will improve its level of performance in this edition”, Fayaz said. The title-holder Bengal and defending runner-up Manipur will play from quarterfinal stage along with the last year’s semifinalist teams and winners of seven clusters in the preliminary league round. The cluster round matches will be played from May 11 to 16. The quarterfinal rounds are scheduled from May 18 to 23. Both the semifinals will be played on May 25, while the summit showdown has been slated for May 27. Best performance by teams Bengal: 29-time winner and 12-time runners-up Punjab: 8-time winner
and 5-time runners-up Kerala: 5-time winner and 7-time runners-up Goa: 5-time winner and
7-time runners-up Karnataka: 4-time winner and 5-time runners-up x |
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JKAP XI beat Sri Club
Jammu, May 7 In reply, JKAP played well to achieve the target. Ashwani played a gutsy knock of 23 runs studded with two hits to the fence. RK Bhat and Yasir chipped in with an innings of 13 runs apiece. Masroor and Rohit both made a useful contribution. Masroor scored 14, while Rohit contributed 12 runs. For Sri Club, Qadir, Sahil and Ashok got two wickets each.
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Speedball team for nationals
Jammu, May 7 Mohammad Majeed and Manika Sharma will accompany the team as manager and coach, respectively.
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Girls outshined boys in the higher secondary part-II, Class 12th examination of the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE). The results were declared today with 52 per cent pass percentage, leaving the boys at 46 per cent.
To protest against the failure of the Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) to complete laying of sewerage pipes in Jammu on time, the city unit of Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) today held a protest against the agency at canal road. The protesters led by PDP zonal president (east) Chaman Angral alleged that even the departments like PWD and PHE had failed to address the problems of the people
JKAP XI defeated Sri Club by 3 wickets in a low scoring contest in the ongoing Ashok Sodhi Memorial Cricket Tournament being played at Parade Ground here today. Sri Club won the toss and decided to bat first. But, it failed to capitalise as its batsmen lost wickets easily. Sri Club managed to score 105 with a loss of 9 wickets in their allotted quota of
overs.
Pallvi Anand of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Mubarak Mandi, bagged first position in home science stream with 478 marks (95.6 per cent).