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Ban on smoking goes up in flames Throwing ban to the winds, people are seen smoking at the Jammu bus stand on Sunday. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Singh
SDP seeks better living conditions for Jagti residents
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JK Democratic Front ropes in BJP leaders to strengthen base
No police case registered in Dhadkai village since 1947
Don’t affiliate with religion, caste or creed, young writers advised
Emphatic win for YCC, MCC in Gufran T20
Providing shelter to stray dogs her mission
Reasi zone lift kho-kho title
Ban use of word ‘darbar’, CM urged
KPL T20 Cricket Tournament
Natrang stages ‘Nanha Nakalchi’
Artistes enact a scene of the play ‘Nanha Nakalchi’ in Jammu on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
DC XI script win over Trekkers XI in cricket
KPL T20 Cricket Tournament
Dental check-up camp held
Quarters lineup drawn in Pulwama KPL
FCI District XI win exhibition match
Doctorate conferred on sports council member
SAI to conduct selection trials
Theatre workshop organised
Tehsil status for Bari-Brahamana sought
Woman consumes poison
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Ban on smoking goes up in flames
Jammu, May 20 The teams are targeting bus stands, railway station and major markets for securing compliance of Section 4 of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003. “Despite a ban on smoking in public places, the violation is rampant in many parts of the city with tea stalls and dhabas near educational institutions providing space for it and students in groups can be seen smoking cigarettes there,” said Surinder Krishan, a government employee. Vendors selling tobacco products outside hospitals and educational institutions is a common sight and authorities tend to overlook. People can be seen buying cigarettes from these outlets and smoking in prohibited areas, including hospitals. Drug Controller Satish Gupta said, “We have been conducting routine checks and fines have been imposed. But cooperation from general public and awareness is the only way to check the violation.” Gupta said unless the citizens follow rules, the ban can’t be enforced fully against the use of drugs and smoking in public places. “The organisation has also decided to create awareness among the people about the need of adhering to the rules of the Act.” The nationwide ban on smoking at public places was imposed in October 2008 under the provision of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act. Later in 2009, the state government asked the local bodies to strictly monitor the ban and take action against the defaulters. The ban restricts sale of tobacco products to people below 18 years of age. It also prohibits sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of educational institutions and it is mandatory for shops selling these products to properly display warning against the hazards of smoking. |
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SDP seeks better living conditions for Jagti residents
Jammu, May 20 While addressing a press conference here, Dr Darakhshan said
from the day one of occupying these quarters by the displaced community, which were provided to them under the
Prime Minister’s Special Package, the process of repair of houses has begun as the material used in the construction of this township was
very poor. She added that in the name of rehabilitation of these migrant Kashmiris, the agencies with the help of the state government have indulged in
money minting and despite the hue and cry from the occupants of this township, no action has been taken by the government. “The condition of residents of Jagti Township is very poor. For days
together, it remains in the dark in the absence of electricity supply and with the rise in temperature, the people are suffering a lot of inconvenience,”
she said. She also demanded that the remaining posts in government jobs under the Prime Minister’s Package be provided
to the community soon without any further delay. She said the unemployed educated youth of
the community were ready to go to Kashmir to serve their motherland. |
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JK Democratic Front ropes in BJP leaders to strengthen base
Jammu, May 20 As the state unit of BJP has failed to highlight some issues related to Jammu, the JKDF has decided to take up the virtually “dead” Dogra certificate issue to adopt more aggressive approach. During its one-day youth convention, JKDF today vowed to take up the Dogra certificate issue to capitalise on the brewing resentment among the people over the decision of the state government to stop issuing Dogra certificate. Earlier, the BJP had discussed the issue but the party has failed to take this issue to the logical end. The residents of the region said Dogra certificate should be issued to them as they belong to the ethnic Dogra community. As BJP has many Dogra followers, JKDF has decided to shake the strong holds of BJP. Similarly, in today’s convention, the party also decided to highlight the issue of discrimination with the Jammu. Sharing the vision of the JKDF with youth, chairman of JKDF Anil Gupta said the reason for the formation of the front was to fight against the indiscrimination and injustice in
the state. He said the only purpose of JKDF was to work for equal development of all parts of the state. “For the past many years, the various governments in the state have been unable to work according to the wishes and aspirations of the people. It is for this reasonthat the youth of the state are having a sense of discrimination and alienation among themselves,” he said. He said, “The people of the state feel cheated by these parties which have been unable to raise their justified demands at the state and national level”. He claimed that the JKDF was formed to fight against the double standards of the national parties and discriminating policies of the state parties. |
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No police case registered in Dhadkai village since 1947
Batote, May 20 “No case has been registered from this village either in court or police station. As per my knowledge, there has not been any legal or police case since 1947. Even during the peak days of militancy, no person from my village was ever involved in any anti-national or anti-social activity. Moreover, nobody in Dhadkai has addiction for any kind of intoxicant, be it a cigarette, chewable tobacco, alcohol etc. I have also put a fine of Rs 500 if anybody would be found involved in any sort of addiction, be it villagers or outsiders,” said Mohd Hanief Choudhry, Sarpanch, Dhadkai village. Dhadkai is a sleepy village perched on a steep hilly slope, which can be accessed through a 4km long treacherous bridle path from Gandoh tehsil headquarter, situated 66 Km from Doda. The village has a population of 5,800, including 80 deaf-mutes. It has reduced from
105 in 2010 following the death of 25 elderly and sick deaf-mutes. “Even when the militants used to pass through our village we have never been troubled by anybody and have been living here peacefully,” said Sanjit Thakur, one of the 20 descendants of late Devi Ram, including five married couples and their children who are residing in Dhadkai alongwith the Muslims-all Gujjars. Devi Ram was first to have settled in Dhadkai more than a century ago. “Most of our youth are educated and have a constructive and progressive mind.Recently ten youth from Dhadkai were selected as Teachers and 40 in 1988.We may be cursed by the nature for having at least one deaf and dumb in almost each family but we are far from other evils,” said Hanief. “Since the Police Station was established here there is no record of any complaint from Dhadkai ,” said GM Mir, SHO, Gandoh. |
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Don’t affiliate with religion, caste or creed, young writers advised
Jammu, May 20 Hussain, who was the chief guest, was addressing the inaugural session of a day-long seminar on “Young Writing in
Dogri” organised by the Dogri Sanstha, Jammu, here. The Director, Doordarshan Kendra, Jammu, Shabbir
Mujahid, presided over the seminar in which a large number of prominent writers and intellectuals participated. He pointed out that the young writers should conduct a research on the subject about which they wanted to write. “Whenever a person writes, the reader should feel that it (writing) is directly related to his day-to-day life. The young writers should think, read extensively and conduct a research about the subject they want to write. Thorough and precise reading are pre-requisites for a good writing,” he said. He observed that such seminars not only bring to the fore significant works being done by the young writers but also inspire the young writers to use their talent in a more meaningful and focused manner. He also suggested that the Dogri Sanstha and cultural academy should strive to hold workshops for young writers on different genres and aspects of literature. In his presidential address, Shabbir Mujahid suggested that the young writers should come out with some research papers. “The young writers should keep pace with the changing trend in society. They should focus on new themes like migration of people, present scenario in the state and human rights violations,” he said. He pointed out that there was a dearth of good script writers for serials, plays and documentaries. The young generation of Dogri writers should accept this challenge and contribute in this direction. Three informative papers were presented in the seminar on various aspects of young writing in Dogri and the paper reading session was presided over by Baldev Singh. Earlier, Lalit
Magotra, president of the Dogri Sanstha, welcomed the participants and said the real health of literature could be gauged from the writing of the younger
generation. Veena Gupta, general secretary, Dogri Sanstha, presented a vote of thanks while Shashi Pathania conducted the proceedings of the seminar. |
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Emphatic win for YCC, MCC in Gufran T20
Jammu, May 20 In the first match, YCC got the better of FCC, Doda, by 64 runs with utmost ease. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, YCC scored 158 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. Imtiaz top scored with 64 runs while Waseem contributed 32 runs. From FCC, Ashwani and Amjad shared three wickets apiece. In reply, FCC perished at 94 runs in 13.2 overs. Adil and Inamul Haq made useful contributions of 38 and 22 runs, respectively. Rafiq was the chief destroyer who fetched four wickets at crucial junctures. Iqbal and Gul Mohammad took two wickets each. Imtiaz Ahmed of Youth Cricket Club, Gundna was awarded the man of the match for brilliant batting performance. In another match, MCC drubbed Malna Cricket Club by 91 runs. Batting first, MCC posted a decent total of 166 runs by losing six wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Javed Iqbal and Ishtiaq scored 33 and 30 runs, respectively. From Malna Club, Mohammd Rafiq and Nissar scalped three wickets each. In reply, Javed of Malnai Club bowled a devastating spell by claiming a five-wicket haul. The rival team bundled out for paltry total 75 runs. Riyaz Ahmed chipped in with 25 runs. For Malnai Club, apart from Javed’s five-wicket haul Adil and Hafiz claimed one wicket each. Javed was declared the man of the match. It was officiated by Ifroz Rather and Dharmesh Bhardwaj as umpires, while Dheerendra Singh acted as scorer. Meanwhile, Zakir Cricket Club (ZCC) got the better of New Star Jodhpur by five runs to move into the next round yesterday. The electing to bat first after winning the toss, New Star, Doda, managed a meager total of 101 runs in the stipulated 20 overs for the loss of seven wickets. Raj Kumar played a fine knock of 44 runs while Sunil Sharma contributed 14 runs. Nazir took two wickets while Nawaz chipped in with one wicket for ZCC. In reply, ZCC did the needful in 13 overs losing five wickets in the process. Nasir and Haroon made useful contributions of 28 and 18 runs, respectively. From New Star Doda, Bunty claimed two wickets, while Ravinder grabbed one. Nasir was adjudged the man of the match. In another match, HPCC, Jammu, thrashed Durga Cricket Club (DCC), Ramban, by three wickets. Batting first, DCC skittled out for 84 runs in 17 overs. Aman was the top scorer with 22 runs while Bikram contributed 16 runs. For HPCC, Bilawal scalped two wickets whereas Sunny claimed one. In reply, HPCC chased the target in just nine overs by losing three wickets. Farooq played a match winning knock of 33 runs while Ahmed contributed 10 runs. For DCCR, Charan and Suraj shared two and one wicket, respectively. Farooq of HPCC, Jammu, was awarded the man of the match, which was officiated by BCCI Level-II umpires Ram Kishore Burdey and Sanjay Singh Tkapoo. Dheerand Singh was the scorer.
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Providing shelter to stray dogs her mission
Jammu, May 20 Such an inititaive and endeavour was never seen before by the city residents. The response towards the camp showed that the youngsters had more consciousness over such issues rather than just concentrating on gizmos and easy life. Henna works for those puppies who die on the roads because of hunger, thirst and lack of shelter. She, a proud owner of two puppies, said: “I keep these puppies at my place, get them sterilised and give them shelter. With the help of advertisements and adoption camps, I try to provide them with a better home. The response of the people is equally good and they are conscious about the importance and condition of these puppies.” “They may not be the pedigree dogs but they are more loving and loyal than any other breed. They need to be valued and loved. I have handed over six out of the total seven puppies and hopefully they will be in better conditions now,” she added. She said the puppies on the roads were called ‘Pariah’. They have been included among the three most ancient dogs in the world. ‘Karma’ an animal welfare society keep a track of the puppies handed over in different adoption camps.
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Reasi zone lift kho-kho title
Jammu, May 20 In under-17 kabaddi (boys), Reasi zone dispatched Arnas by ten points (33-22), while Pouni toppled Mahore by 13 points (35-22). In under-14 boys’ kabaddi, Reasi will face Pouni in the title clash. Earlier, in the semi-finals played, Reasi defeated Chassana in a close contest by two points (25-23) and Pouni beat Mahore by a margin of 11 points. Reasi spanked Arnas by 2-1 sets (23-25, 25-14 and 26-24) while Mahore prevailed upon Pouni by identical set margin (19-25, 25-17 and 25-22 ) in the semi-finals played in under-17 volleyball (boys). Earlier, District Development Commissioner (DDC), Sheetal Nanda inaugurated the tournament which is being organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, under the supervision of Dr Swaran Singh Chib, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Reasi. KK Gupta, Chief Education Officer, Reasi, was the guest of honour, while Principal of the Reasi Boys Higher Secondary School, Principal of the Reasi Girls Higher Secondary School and Headmaster High School Kambal Danga were also present on the occasion.
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Ban use of word ‘darbar’, CM urged
Jammu, May 20 Raman Sharma, a Jammu-based RTI activist, has urged the Chief Minister to direct the General Administration Department (GAD) to issue a circular restricting all the ministers, officers and
departments from using the use “darbar” for their “public meeting”. “The word is a shadow of monarchy. We are a democratic country and state. The people of the country, particularly of Jammu and Kashmir, have negated the idea of monarchy some 60 years ago and chose a democratic setup. Unfortunately even today after more than six decades, the shadow of monarch system appears to be existed in the mindset of our ministers and bureaucrats,” Sharma said in his appeal
through the Chief Minister’s grievance cell (jkgrievance.nic.in). He further said nowadays the word “darbar” was
in vogue in official press releases. “Junior officers are blatantly using this word to appease ministers and senior officers. Right from the public meetings of Cabinet ministers to the rank of SDM, all officers - irrespective of their file and rank - are using the word ‘darbar’. The word ‘darbar’ be replaced with ‘public meeting’,” Sharma said. The RTI activist said: “Being a citizen of this democratic republic country and state, I feel and find this word objectionable and it sounds like that we citizens are the subject and these officers and ministers are our masters. It is against the values and principles of democratic establishment of equality”. |
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Pulwama Reds, GCC in semis
Tribune News Service
Jammu, May 20 Batting first, BCC accumulated a modest total of 126 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. Aftab Lone played a fine innings of 60 runs, including five fours and three massive heaves for the maximum. In reply, Pulwama Reds did the needful in 19.2 overs losing four wickets in the process. The team rode on an excellent knock of 40 runs by Imran and 30 runs by Sheeraz Wani. For Pulwama Reds, Aftab took two wickets. In another quarterfinal match, GCC, Dougam, trounced Naira Cricket Club by a mammoth margin of 103 runs in a one-sided affair. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, GCC, Dougam, posted a challenging total of 174 runs in the allotted overs. Ariz-ul-Islam played a scintillating knock of 63 runs off just 34 balls with the help of five boundaries and four towering sixes. Javid was the most successful bowler for Naira Cricket Club with a two-wicket haul. Naira Cricket Club in reply suffered a dramatic batting collapse and the whole team was bundled out for paltry 71 runs in 17.3 overs. For GCC, Dougam, M Maqbool was the wrecker-in-chief who scalped three vital wickets to trigger a batting debacle, while Imran claimed two wickets. Ariz-ul-Islam was declared the man of the match. The matches were officiated by Nazir Wani, Mohd Shafi Bhat, Javid Iqbal and Fayaz Ahmad, while the tournament is being held under the overall supervision of Nisar Ahmed Salroo, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Pulwama.
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Natrang stages ‘Nanha Nakalchi’
Jammu, May 20 A boy ‘Lucky’ is potrayed as a very nasty and mischievous child. As he enjoys his summer vacation, he practices different ways to amuse himself but nothing makes him happy. Then he discovers a weird way to amuse himself and he starts imitating everyone around him. He repeats all the actions and words of others. This frustrates everyone around and he is happy to celebrate his win. Lucky also imitates Gollu and Pinki, two other kids playing in the park. Chandu, another young boy in the park, after looking at the happenings, approaches them and discusses with Pinki and Gollu how can they teach Lucky a lesson. They decide to trap Lucky in the same way. They say that nothing will be more frustrating for an imitator than being imitated. When Lucky arrives, all three start imitating whatever he does and all this frustrates him so much that he starts crying and pleads pardon. The three child artists, Gopi Sharma as ‘Lucky’, Kritika Bhau as ‘Pinki’ and Chander Pratap Singh as ‘Gollu’, performed very well. Gaurav Jamwal looked after the lights.
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DC XI script win over Trekkers XI in cricket
Jammu, May 20 DC XI made 60 runs in seven overs. Rakesh Jamwal contributed the highest 26 runs. In reply, Trekkers XI could manage 54 runs in their allotted quota of overs. Later, National Heritage Trek Expedition 2012,
17th batch of 33 trekkers was flagged off by Additional Deputy Commissioner,
Udhampur, Rajinder Singh. The expedition is being organised by the Youth Hostels Association of India in collaboration with the Directorate of Education, Tourism, Jammu, District Administration and Patnitop Developmental Authority. The Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, PK Pole, was the chief guest and the Director, School Education, Jammu, Gulzar Qurashi, presided over
the function. Among others Joint Director, Planning, Rakesh Jamwal, District Information Officer, Udhampur, Dr Jagdish Mehra, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Sukhdev Singh, State Director, Adventure Promotion, YHAI, J&K State Branch, KK Gandotra, and officials of the YHAI were present on the occasion.
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Dragmullah script easy win
Tribune News Service
Jammu, May 20 Karnah Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat first. They accumulated 93 runs in the stipulated 20 overs losing nine wickets in the process. Dragmullah, in reply overhauled the target in just 13 overs by losing five wickets. Feroz Ahmad of Dragmullah Dare Devils was adjudged the man of the match. In another match played at Sports Stadium, Budgam, Budgam XI got the better of Rangareth Royals in a one-sided contest. Batting first, Royals scored 127 runs for the loss of three wickets in 15 overs, which Budgam XI chased in 13 overs. Bilal Ahmed of Budgam was declared the man of the match. Rangraith XI toppled Chadoora Tigers by 43 runs in a one-sided contest played at Budgam. Batting first after winning the toss, Rangraith XI scored 124 runs in the allotted 20 overs, while Chadoora Tigers in reply bundled out for a paltry 79 runs. Reyaz Ahmad was declared the man of the match.
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Dental check-up camp held
Jammu, May 20 Dental surgeon Dr Ajeet Pal Singh, along with Dr Romshi and Dr Param Dev, performed thorough check-up of children and also educated them about dental hygiene. Dr Ajeet Pal Singh, who organised this event with the support of Colgate-Palmolive and Cipla, said with changing eating habits, the risk of children developing dental problems at the early stage was common. He told the parents to keep a check on the eating habits of their children. He said nowadays children eat sticky food items like candies and chocolates, which were the main cause of dental problems during the childhood. The doctors advised the children to clean their teeth before going to bed. Later, 150 children were also given free gifts like toothbrush, paste and other stationary items sponsored by Cipla and Colagate Palmolive. Social activist Harasis Singh, who was special invitee on the occasion, congratulated the school principal, staff, doctors and the sponsors for their services.
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Quarters lineup drawn in Pulwama KPL
Jammu, May 20 In the last pool match played yesterday, Tahab Tigers notched up a narrow win by 13 runs over JCC Malik Pora to storm into the quarterfinals. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Tahab Tigers scored a competitive total of 141 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. In reply, JCC Malik Pora bundled out for 128 runs in 19.3 overs, despite a scintillating knock of 57 runs by man of the match Irfan. The match was officiated by Shakeel Ahmed, Abdul Rehman Wani, Manzoor Ahmed, Ghulam Hasan and Nazir Ahmed Wani. |
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FCI District XI win exhibition match
Jammu, May 20 In reply, FCI Regional XI lost wickets at regular intervals and bundled out for a paltry total of 104 runs. Ashok top scored with 25 runs, including four boundaries, while former cricketer Kavaljeet Singh contributed 22 runs in 15 balls. Gopal was the pick of the bowlers from District XI, who claimed three wickets by conceding 15 runs in four
overs. Zaffar and Gourav claimed two wickets each. |
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Doctorate conferred on sports council member
Jammu, May 20 The function was organised by A. Sawanan, Secretary General, Tamil Nadu Handball Association, wherein Dr J. Shanmugam, Director, Kumarguru College of Technology, was the chief guest on the occasion. M. Ramaswami, president, Tamil Nadu Handball Association, Alber Premkumar and Chief Coach, Mahender Lal besides other secretaries of various districts of the Tamil Nadu Handball Association were also present. The convocation ceremony will be held in August at Kazhakistan University. — TNS
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SAI to conduct selection trials
Jammu, May 20 The trials for girls and boys DBS in hockey at Poonch will be held from May 23 to 24. However, the basketball trials for DBS at
University of Jammu, scheduled to be held on May 21 and 22 have been postponed. |
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Theatre workshop organised
Jammu, May 20 The workshop is being conducted by veteran theatre personality Pratiush Toor of Delhi. He has been training students in various forms of theatre over the last decade across
the country. The students have evolved a street play using typical Indian folk theatre traditions such as
jatra, tamasha, nautanki and puppetry. |
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Tehsil status for Bari-Brahamana sought
Jammu, May 20 Addressing a series of public meetings in the Vijay Assembly segment, Tulsi Dass Langeh, state president of the BSP, said it was the demand of the people to get tehsil status for Bari Brahamana. He said the people of this area had been facing hardship because they had to visit Samba for any matter related to the Revenue Department. Langeh also demanded the improvement of civic conditions in Teli Basti
at Bari Brahamana. Langeh was accompanied by senior BSP leader Vijay Atri.
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Woman consumes poison
Jammu, May 20 Sources close to the
family said Jyoti Devi, 22, wife of Vicky Kumar, was shifted to CHC, Ramgarh, after she allegedly consumed poison. Later, she was referred
to GMC Hospital, where the doctors said her condition was serious. |
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As the ban on smoking at public places continues to be defied in the city, the Drug and Food Control Organisation
has constituted special squads to identify violators and impose fine on them.
Natrang staged ‘Nanha Nakalchi’, an Indian adaptation of a Japanese short story, here today. The play was directed by Sumeet Sharma.
A boy ‘Lucky’ is potrayed as a very nasty and mischievous child. As he enjoys his summer vacation, he practices different ways to amuse himself but nothing makes him happy. Then he discovers a weird way to amuse himself and he starts imitating everyone around him.
