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Fourth bridge on Tawi by Nov
Volunteers seek media support to save the river
Water & power shortage: PDP supporters block highway
JDA employees stage protest
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Young champions U-17 cricket meet inaugurated
MP reviews development works in Reasi
Shiv Sena stages protest rally
Mughal Rally set to test nerves of steel
Reasi MLA listens to public grievances
Inter-faculty sports meet concludes
Kathua defeat Reasi by 95 runs
Colony residents left high and dry
Trekkers leave for Moungri
Support Karan Singh’s candidature: NPP chief
Kailash Langer re-elected as gen secy of Mahajan Sabha
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Fourth bridge on Tawi by Nov
Jammu, June 8 The construction started in December 2010 at an estimated cost of Rs 93 crore to ease the pressure on the existing three bridges on the river, which are facing huge traffic problem every day. The bridge will provide an alternative route to the people moving towards Akhnoor, Muthi, Domana, Poonch and Rajouri districts. “By November we will complete the project and so far out of the 10 spans, 9 have been constructed. The last one will be completed after the monsoon,” said MM Gupta, Managing Director, J&K Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC). As per the statistical growth report, the city is expanding only in two directions - Jammu-South (towards Pathankot side) and Jammu-West (towards Akhnoor side). Consequently, there is a lot of vehicular movement on Satwari Chowk-Vikram Chowk-Jewel Chowk-Canal head junction road corridor. The new bridge on the Tawi (towards Nehru market side and Bhagwati Nagar side) will play a key role to ensure successful diversion of traffic to the bridge. The bridge will be connected with the Ware House from Satwari via Belli Charana and Bhagwati Nagar. A four-lane bypass road from Bhagwati Nagar to Akhnoor Road near TV Towers
at Muthi, having a length of 13 km and connecting villages of Seoura, Akalpur, Lower Barnai and Pounichak, is also proposed. “Traffic scenario in the city presents a chaotic situation. There are regular traffic jams at various locations, including Shalamar, Jewel Chowk, Rehari Chungi, Vikram Chowk and Bakshi Nagar. We hope that this new bridge will provide some relief to the people from huge traffic jams, which further consume so much time, too,” said Kapil Soni, an NGO owner. Traffic congestion is emerging as the biggest problem as over 50,000 vehicles are added every year to the already overcrowded roads of the city. The total road length in the city is 704.22 km and per kilometre density of vehicles is 574. The situation has been worsening with the addition of cars, tractors, motorbikes, trucks, matadors and buses. |
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Volunteers seek media support to save the river
Jammu, June 8 Seeking cooperation and support of the media in educating and bringing awareness among the masses about the deteriorating condition of the Tawi, today volunteers of the “Save My Tawi” campaign have made an appeal to all the media houses and journalists operating in the state to lend their contribution in saving the river. The volunteers have urged the scribes to highlight the plight of the river through the print and electronic media at the state and national level. The volunteers have also requested the computer and Internet users, particularly the youths and students, to debate the important subject of the Tawi on social networking sites for public awareness on the issue. They also urged the state government’s Information and Publicity Department, Union government’s Press Information Bureau, Doordarshan network, All-India Radio, other private FM channels, etc, to play their significant roles in enlightening the commoners about the pros and cons of polluted water bodies and their direct bearing on the human life.
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Water & power shortage: PDP supporters block highway
Jammu, June 8 Interestingly, Mehbooba Mufti a couple of days ago had addressed a series of public meetings in Jammu city when temperature was hovering around 45 degree Celsius, but her party leaders today preferred to highlight public grievances only in the Gandhi Nagar area. Meanwhile, according to a handout issued by the party, continuing its campaign against acute scarcity of drinking water and unprecedented power crises in Jammu city, a massive protest was organised in the Gandhi Nagar area. The demonstration was held under the leadership of RK Bali, district president of the party. The demonstration started from the party office and passed through different areas of Gandhi Nagar. Slogan-shouting PDP activists also disrupted traffic on the highway for some time. PDP leaders, while addressing the workers, said the party had launched a statewide campaign against the poor supply of drinking water, electricity and price rise as the Centre and state governments had miserably failed to ensure regular and adequate supply of essential commodities, besides checking the skyrocketing prices. They said the common man was finding it difficult to survive, but the government was least concerned. They said these days when the temperature has already crossed 45 degree Celsius, long power cuts and inadequate supply of drinking water had resulted into resentment among the people as a result of which they are forced to come on roads. Prominent among those who addressed the rally included Rangil Singh, Thakur Balbir Singh, Daman Bhasin, Ved Mahajan, Shanti Devi, Fallail Singh, Hussain Ali Wafa, RK Bali, Suram Singh and others.
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JDA employees stage protest
Jammu, June 8 The employees alleged that JDA has failed to fulfill the demands of the union even after the assurance given by the administration. “Employees union sat on hunger strike on May 28. But, after the non-seriousness of the administration towards the problems of the employees, we decided to protest now,” said Ashok Singh, president of the union. Singh said if their demands were not fulfilled, they would sit on fast unto death. The union is also demanding regularisation of daily wagers, full implementation of the 6th Pay Commission report and pension benefits to the employees. “Despite assurances by the authorities to fulfill our demands, they have been denying our rights. We are giving our time to meet the work deadlines. But, we also need better working conditions,” he added. |
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Young champions U-17 cricket meet inaugurated
Jammu, June 8 The tournament is being played at Government Boys Higher Secondary School. This is for a first time that a Cosco Cricket tournament has been organised for both boys and girls drawn from various schools of Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest appreciated the efforts of the Inner Call in creating awareness about the global sports among the youngsters. Roma Wani, chairperson of the Inner Call, said the forum would continue to find innovative ways of engaging the youth in a non-formal education. The tournament is being sponsored by the J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides along with Axis Bank who were represented by Muzaffer Tramboo and Shabir Ahmad, Azad, Imran Khan, Ali Mohammed, Affan Yesvi, Hanan Khan, Obaid, Sameer, Basheer Ahmed and Mukhtar Ahmad. — TNS
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MP reviews development works in Reasi
Katra, June 8 MLA Reasi Baldev Raj Sharma and District Development Commissioner Sheetal Nanda, besides other district and sectoral officers and members of the committee besides prominent citizens were present at the meeting. Chairman of the committee Lal Singh directed the officers to keep a close eye on the implementation of the state and Centrally sponsored schemes for better results. He directed the ACD to ensure timely payment of daily wages to workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). He directed the CMO to mobilise field functionaries so that healthcare facilities could be extended to the people living in the far-flung and hilly areas in time. He also asked him to engage more doctors under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) for Reasi. He said the government was making all efforts to boost and strengthen the healthcare delivery system in the region, especially in view of its tough terrain. Sharma said there was a huge deficiency of manpower in various departments, which was directly affecting the development activities in the district. He said there was need to amend the MGNREGA guidelines for the hilly and far-flung areas for better working.
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Shiv Sena stages protest rally
Jammu, June 8 The procession began at Parade Ground and after passing through the Raj Tilak Road, Purani Mandi, Old Hospital Road, it finally concluded at City Chowk. Speaking on the occasion, Ashok Gupta, president of the Shiv Sena and Dogra Front, said: “Despite the hike in water and electricity tariffs, the government has failed to cater to the needs of the common man”. He warned that if the authorities fail to restore the normal supply, consistent protest would be staged. |
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Mughal Rally set to test nerves of steel
Jammu, June 8 The race for victory will unfold over June 30 and July 1. The track once used by legendary Akbar through the sylvan Pir Panjal range of the Western Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir will now witness automobile giants locked in a battle for the top spot. The event promises to give tourists a new high, taking them beyond the Sonamarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam route to a different, offbeat circuit, exploring untouched areas, including the Sinthan Pass, Pir Ki Gali, Bafliaz and the picturesque medieval Mughalsarai at Aliabag. The strategy for the competition is being meticulously planned. Mahindra Adventure and Tata Motors have gone all out to rope in top motor sport champions. The Mughal Rally has two categories - Xtreme and Enduro. While Xtreme is all about outright speed, Enduro follows the TSD (time-speed-distance) format. For Rally Xtreme, the three automobile majors are fielding champions of competitive motorsport in the country for an all-out ‘speed and skill’ contest. Himalayan Motorsport, a Shimla-based motorsport club, organises the Mughal Rally, whose flagship event is the Raid De Himalaya. |
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Reasi MLA listens to public grievances
Katra, June 8 A number of issues related to developmental works and welfare schemes were taken up by the people of the areas during his visit. Baldev Raj Sharma gave a patient hearing to the grievances of the people and assured them of timely action. The MLA, while briefing these people of various works being undertaken in different areas of the constituency and the future plans, said he had been working round the clock to solve the problems of the people. “During my visits, I try to ensure that the problems of the people are solved on the spot,” he said. Sharma added that people from several areas had complained of inadequate supply of drinking water and the matter was being taken up with the authorities concerned.
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Inter-faculty sports meet concludes
Jammu, June 8 The sports meet was held in the disciplines of football, volleyball and badminton, wherein five football and six volleyball teams, including twenty-six girls from different faculties participated in the events. Joram Rupa from the faculty of Fisheries bagged the badminton title while volleyball final was won by the faculty of Agriculture, Wadura. In football final, PG faculty teams emerged victorious against faculties of Agriculture by 3-2 goals. SKUAST-K vice-chancellor Dr Tej Partap distributed the prizes. Speaking on the occasion, he said such sports events would be organised in future as well. Dr Partap also emphasised upon the importance of sports in personality development. The sports week was organised by the Student Welfare Office in collaboration with the faculty of Agriculture and it was inaugurated by Prof Badural Hassan, Director Resident Instructions, SKUAST-K.
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Kathua defeat Reasi by 95 runs
Jammu, June 8 For Reasi XI, Shivam was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets while Nadeem Bhat and Ram Singh shared two wickets apiece. In reply, Reasi XI were skittled out for 130 runs in 25.1 overs. Sarfraz played a gutsky knock of 45 runs. |
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Colony residents left high and dry
Jammu, June 8 The management of the society has taken up the issue with the Public Health and Engineering (PHE) Department but nothing has been done so far to bring relief to the people. The residents complain that the PHE Department has failed to meet their daily requirement for water. Things have come to such a pass that most have been forced to buy packaged water from the market at exorbitant rates. There is a sense of discontent amongst the residents, who feel the apathy on part of the authorities is unwarranted. The residents have sought immediate intervention of the Chief Minister to find a solution, else they would be forced to take to the streets and stage protests. Also, they have threatened to block the national highway if their demands are not fulfilled soon. They have also alleged that the water meant for them is being diverted to the rural areas like Gulab Vihar, Jallo Chak, etc. leading to a shortage of water. |
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Trekkers leave for Moungri
Jammu, June 8 The group was flagged off by the principal Yogesh Khosla in the presence of General Secretary of Tawi Trekkers, J&K, and parents of the children. Puneet Sharma, a senior member of Tawi Trekkers, J&K, is the leader while two teachers of the school namely ML Dogra and Raghubirta Manhas are also accompanying the batch. Meanwhile, the first two groups of trekkers of Shangrilla Public School have returned back. The fourth batch comprising trekkers of the Police Public School, Miran Sahib, will leave for Moungri on June 9.
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Support Karan Singh’s candidature: NPP chief
Jammu, June 8 In his concluding appeal, the NPP supremo said: “History is knocking at the doors of Jammuites and will remain witness to the courage and wisdom of the leadership for all the times to come. The people of the state should come forward and support Karan Singh”.
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Kailash Langer re-elected as gen secy of Mahajan Sabha
Jammu, June 8 In the annual conference, the representatives of all Mahajan Sabhas, functioning in various parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi, UP, Rajasthan and Chandigarh, participated. Langer thanked the Mahajan community for posing faith on him and re-electing him as the general secretary for another two years. He assured that he would work for the welfare of the community.—
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The much-awaited 500-meter fourth long bridge on the Tawi is likely to be opened for the general public by the end of this year.
“Save My Tawi” — a Jammu Tribune initiative to save the Tawi from deterioration — has been gaining momentum with more volunteers joining in day
by day.
The 3rd J&K Bank Mughal Rally has emerged as one of the most hotly contested events on the Indian motorsport calendar, claim experts in the automobile industry.
The road once travelled by the Mughals is all set to become the backdrop for a clash of titans in the automobile industry, including Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Tata Motors.
Baldev Raj Sharma, BJP MLA from the Reasi Assembly Constituency, during a day-long visit to Dasanoo village in
Reasi, met a number of deputations and individuals from the Sulla, Kangali and Panassa areas of his constituency.
