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Samba police recovers kidnapped girl from Delhi
JU introduces six new courses
Workshop on nanoscience at JU
Firm approach needed to tackle anti-national activities: Ex-minister
Centre working under influence of corporate lobby, say traders
AJKKU demands special package for farmers
Youth killed in mishap
1 killed, 2 hurt in mishap
Bike lifter arrested
Scholarships elude sportspersons
Science College topple JU team
Gujarat club enter quarterfinals
Saarthak, Shrawan lift doubles title
Thakur to lead cultural team to Central Asia
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Fire at Jammu university
Jammu, June 9 Though initial reports claimed that answer sheets of BA Part-I were gutted in the fire, the university authorities claim otherwise. The PRO of the university along with the office of the Controller Examinations have refuted any claims of answer sheets being destroyed in the fire, they maintain that while some question papers were destroyed, all other papers are safe since everything was locked. The exact cause of the fire is still not clear. While divisional fire officer Raj Kumar Raina said it could be the work of an arsonist with deliberate intentions to set the examination hall on fire since there was no evidence of a short circuit since the main board of electricity did not indicate towards a trip in case of a short circuit. The security personnel present on the campus at the time of the fire saw smoke emerging from the examination hall no. 113 on the top floor and immediately informed the Fire Department. Since there were answer sheets kept in the hall, the fire brigade personnel instead of using water to douse the fire used powder to cut the fire. Though the answer sheets were saved, a burning cupboard kept in the room required some effort to be cooled. The fire brigade personnel took half an hour to control and put off the fire completely. |
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Public distribution officials, private dealers booked
Tribune News Service
Jammu, June 9 Reports said acting on an information concerning the misappropriation of government ration by the CAPD officials, Rajouri, the Crime Branch conducted an investigation into the matter. It was found that a huge quantity of ration lifted by the CAPD officials from the FCI godown, Rajouri, had been shown fictitiously issued to some private ration dealers much in excess to their authorised quota. The CAPD officials have misappropriated the excess quantity of ration shown fictitiously dispatched to dealers after hatching a criminal conspiracy and the carriage charges of this excess ration to the tune of crores of rupees have also been drawn by preparing fake and fictitious bills. The CAPD records read that private ration dealers of the far-off areas, whose carriage charges were very high, were fictitiously shown issued ration beyond the prescribed quota, which was fixed as per the status of population of each dealer and the said ration was supplied under the APL, BPL and AAY categories at different subsidised rates fixed by the government for each category. Moreover, the records of the Tehsil Supply Officer, Rajouri, disclosed that not only excess ration was issued to the private ration dealers, but also double withdrawals of carriage charges were made for several months from January 2009 to March 2011. However, the excess quantity of ration beyond prescribed quota was shown issued to the private ration dealers mostly under the APL category. The omissions and commissions on part of the CAPD officials and private ration dealers, prima facie, suggests the commission of above-mentioned offences as they A case under Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B of the RPC r/w Section 5 (2) PC Act Svt.2006 has been registered.
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Samba police recovers kidnapped girl from Delhi
Jammu, June 9 Sarishta Devi (name changed) of Ghagwal was reported missing at Ghagwal police station. The girl’s family had lodged a complaint after four months of the incident on February 9. A police spokesperson said the investigation had pointed towards the girl being taken to Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Pathankote and Delhi. The Samba police kept sending the parties accordingly to all probable and suspected locations. Meanwhile, the girl’s family started meeting the high officials and staged demonstrations to pressurise the police to find the girl. A kidnapping case was registered and investigation was taken up directly by SSP Samba Israr Khan who formulated a plan to nab the accused. “Vijay Kumar committed a mistake by using one particular telephone booth to make calls and the police succeeded in identifying the telephone booth and immediately rushed a party to Delhi to keep a vigil on the booth. On June 6, the accused arrived at the booth to make a call and was nabbed by the police,” said the spokesman. The police reached the rented room of the accused at the Parayawaran Complex, Saket, New Delhi, where he had kept the girl and succeeded in recovering her. They were brought back to Samba and the girl has been medically examined and shall be produced before the competent court on Monday to record her statement.
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JU introduces six new courses
Jammu, June 9 This year, the university has introduced six new subjects to its curriculum, including MA Kashmiri, B Com (honours), MS IT, PGTC, BA LLB (5 years), BBA hotel management and English (honours). English (honours) garnered 107 applications for a total of 60 seats and B.Com (honours) received 220 applications for 60 seats. With the university focusing more on promoting vocational courses such as BBA and hotel management, the response according to university officials is good with 169 applications for 30 seats. Following previous years of preference trends, this year MA Education saw 2,294 applications while M.Ed saw 3,221 applications. Environmental sciences came third with 1,936 applications, followed by political science with 1,700 applications for 60 seats. Students from Jammu and Srinagar topped the list of applicants followed by students from Udhampur and Kathua. The Dean, Academic Affairs, maintained that the number of applicants from Poonch, Rajouri and Leh were low. Political science was the common factor between all the nine centres with maximum applications. Close to 1,000 applications came from Jammu, followed by Bhadarwah with 184 and Poonch with 98. Even with the lowest number of candidates appearing for the entrance test this year, Leh recorded 23 applications for political science and 20 for commerce subjects. Aspirants from Reasi showed an inclination towards political science along with sociology, M.Ed and MA (English). Bhadarwah followed the footsteps of Leh with maximum applications going for political science and English along with MA Education and M.Ed. With maximum applicants ticking main Jammu University campus as their first choice, the administration is gearing up for a rigorous selection process. Dr RD Sharma, Dean Academic Affairs, said, “With the main campus offering the best faculty and infrastructure to the students, everyone wants to come here. Despite the off site university campuses opening at Bhadarwah, Udhampur and Poonch, there is hardly any applicant wanting to come to Jammu for their higher education. This can also be attributed to better connectivity of the city.” |
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Workshop on nanoscience at JU
Jammu, June 9 Justice OP Sharma, former judge of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, inaugurated the workshop. In his presidential address, Justice Sharma appreciated the efforts of the Indian Association of Solid State Chemists and Allied Scientists for strenthening of research and teaching of science. Prof NS Gajbhiye who was honoured by the association highlighted the importance of nanoscience in the development of mankind. Prof NB Singh, Dean, Research, Sharda University, Noida, in his keynote address spoke on the development and applications on nanoscience. Prof Indu Bhushan Sharma, national president of the association, spoke on the importance of the workshop.
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Firm approach needed to tackle anti-national activities: Ex-minister
Jammu, June 9 Gupta pointed out that the mentors of cross-border terror coupled with their agents never wanted smooth functioning of the democratic process in this troubled state. It was with great sacrifices and efforts of the security forces coupled with cooperation of the nationalist people that a peace-like situation was developing in the state. It was an irony of fate that to appease the secessionist sentiments, certain ruling leaders have been talking for curtailment of powers of the forces tackling the menace of terror. “Even the removal of troops from such areas is being pleaded although there was no change in thinking and approach of the mentors of militancy”, he said, adding “There is no letup in the infiltration bids and smuggling of the weapons as also that of subversive material is still going on”. He advocated for firm approach to deal with the anti-national activities as also the elements behind the moves aimed at creating a sense of insecurity among the common man, especially the elected representatives of the villagers, working at the grossroots level.
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Centre working under influence of corporate lobby, say traders
Jammu, June 9 The CAIT and JCCI representatives also lambasted the government for implementing “flawed” Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, claiming that it would wipe out small traders. “The Centre is working under the influence of corporate lobby and its policies are aimed at appeasing big corporate houses in the country. The Prime Minister should constitute a Special Task Force comprising senior officials and trade representatives to study the ground realities of Indian retail trade, its core problems and suggest remedial measures,” Praveen Khandelwal, CAIT national secretary-general, told reporters here. He mocked at the government policies, saying it was facilitating entry of MNCs and big corporate houses into retail trade at a time when 70 per cent people of the country were earning merely Rs 20 a day. “The government has to change its policies and a review commission should be set up to review all sorts of Acts, laws and rules governing the retail trade,” Khandelwal said, adding that the government should study in depth the implications which arose in countries where MNCs were operating their business models. Lashing out at the government for adopting “anti-traders policies”, JCCI president YV Sharma criticised the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), saying “By imposing the FSSA, the small traders will be wiped out from the trade and that will create unemployment in the state.” He said under the new Act, formalities for making fresh licences and renewal of licences had increased manifold, thereby creating a sense of insecurity among members of the business community. The JCCI chief demanded that the Act should be kept in abeyance for five years and till such time the anomalies, disparities and stringent provisions of the Act should be amended in consultation with stakeholders.
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AJKKU demands special package for farmers
Jammu, June 9 He pleaded for formulating a comprehensive farm policy for the state so that losses caused to standing crops, orchards and live stock due to drought, excessive rains, floods, hail storms and various diseases could be offset by providing them full compensation for such loss. He stressed that for the purpose, all crops and cattle should be insured on the government’s expenses. Sharma also demanded strengthening of the local self-government by extending 73rd and 74th amendments of the Indian Constitution in the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution. He also called upon the government to issue the Kissan Credit Cards and Land Pass Books before November. Mohinder Singh Jamwal, Yashpal Sharma, YP Sharma, RN Khajuria, Ishtkar Ali and others also spoke on the occasion.
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Youth killed in mishap
Rajouri, June 9 The deceased biker identified as Arif of Rajouri was driving the motorcycle rashly near the Dudadari Temple, Rajouri, this morning when he hit the Sumo and died on the spot. Some locals informed the police about the incident. Later, the police took his body to a nearby district hospital for a post-mortem examination. An FIR has been registered in the case and investigation is on. |
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1 killed, 2 hurt in mishap
Katra, June 9 "An auto-rickshaw carrying the Vaishno Devi pilgrims skidded off the road near Bhai Nalla in Nomai village on the Katra-Jammu road," the police said. The police and local people immediately shifted the injured persons to a nearby hospital. While one of them died on the spot, two other critically injured persons were rushed to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu. The deceased has been identified as Madhu (15) while those injured are Arti (20) and Jyoti (23), all residents of Jammu. — OC |
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Bike lifter arrested
Jammu, June 9 A case under Section 379, RPC, was registered. During investigation, the police arrested one suspect, Reshiv Kumar of Barnoti tehsil, and recovered the stolen motorcycle. — TNS |
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Scholarships elude sportspersons
Jammu, June 9 Sources said after utilising the available funds in conducting activities at district and state levels, the DYSS had approached the state government to sanction an additional grant so that scholarships would be awarded to the outstanding sportspersons. This was for the first time that the state government had delayed the process of sanctioning an additional amount for the DYSS, which otherwise it releases every year in favour of the department. As per data available, the DYSS needs around Rs 15 lakh to award scholarships to sportspersons. Surprisingly, the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports has yet to prepare a list of sportspersons who will receive scholarships. “The department was never been in such a precarious situation,” said one of the officials of the DYSS. “Every year, the government allotted us additional funds much before the closing of the financial year but that was not the case this year and that is why the department is grappling with shortage of funds,” he added. “Not only the sportspersons but their parents are also raising questions over the delay in awarding scholarships,” the official claimed. “As compared to previous years, there is a considerable increase in the activities conducted by the department this year, which resulted into more consumption of funds at the disposal of the DYSS,” he added. As per rule, the medallists (outstanding sportspersons) will get a scholarship of Rs 10,000 while participants in various competitions will get a scholarship of Rs 1,750. Meanwhile, Jai Pal Singh, Director, Youth Services and Sports, said: The department is very much aware of the shortage of funds but we are hopeful that the matter will be sorted out.” “The department is making all efforts to apprise the government about the necessity of additional funds to award scholarships,” he added. “There is nothing serious about the issue as we are hopeful of getting funds from the state government soon,” said the Director of the DYSS. It is pertinent to mention here that a record 83 medals, including 16 gold, 28 silver and 39 bronze, have been bagged by the state contingent in the 57th edition of the National School Games recently. |
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Science College topple JU team
Jammu, June 9 For GGM Science College, Rohit was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets while Deepak Manhas and Parveen Singh shared two wickets apiece. In reply, GGM Science College overhauled the target in 20.1 overs losing just a single wicket in the process. Aditya Partap remained unbeaten at 54 runs whereas Avinash and Sahil Bhalwal made useful contributions of 34 and 30 runs, respectively. Meanwhile, in another match, Jammu Cricket Club (JCC) got the better of Samba XI by a whopping margin of 130 runs. Earlier, batting first, JCC rode on a scintillating batting display by Jasvinder Singh and Vivek Singh who stitched a fabulous partnership of 205 runs in 39.4 overs. Jasvinder made 75 runs off 91 balls, including six delectable hits to the fence. Vivek Singh contributed 46 runs to the total with the help of four boundaries. Skipper Sandeep Singh and Sidharth Magotra chipped in with handy 29 and 15 runs, respectively. Salim was wrecker-in-chief for Samba Club, who scalped five important wickets by conceding 44 runs in his quota of 10 overs. Arjun and Siddant Singh fetched three and two wickets, respectively. Samba XI, in reply perished for a meagre 75 runs in 27 overs. Sunny Gupta and Naginder contributed 21 and 11 runs, respectively but in vain. For JCC, speedsters Rahil Singh and Vishwajeet Singh claimed three wickets apiece while Deepak Dogra and Manjeet Singh bagged two wickets each.
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Gujarat club enter quarterfinals
Jammu, June 9 Put into bat, ZCC accumulated 149 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. Abid Nabi struck a fine knock of 85 runs while Aamir contributed 12 runs. For GCC, Junaid and Ghulam Belim shared two wickets apiece. In reply, GCC did the needful in 16.4 overs by losing four wickets in the process. Imran played a match winning knock of 45 runs off just 22 balls. Aziz also made a useful contribution of 39 runs. Abid Nabi took two wickets while Salman chipped in with one. Imran was adjudged the man of the match. |
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Saarthak, Shrawan lift doubles title
Jammu, June 9 Meanwhile, in the U-18 singles final, Saarthak Jain dispatched Aman Pandoh by 2-1 with scores of 6-3, 5-7 and 10-6 via super tie-break. Earlier, in the U-14 boys singles final, Chakshu Mahajan eased past Arunav Arora in the final by 2-0 (6-1, 7-5). In the U-12 boys final, Aryaman Wazir trounced Saksham Manhotra by 6-4, 5-7 and 10-6 via super tie-break to lift the title. The tournament is being organised by Friends Tennis Club, under the auspices of the J&K Lawn Tennis Association. — TNS
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Thakur to lead cultural team to Central Asia
Jammu, June 9 A 13-member group of artists will leave Jammu on Sunday to perform in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The performances are being held in connection with India Central Asia Dialogue Event starting from June 12 at Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan). Giving details about the performances being held there, Thakur informed that true essence of Indian cultural ethos is being presented to the people of Central Asia through the variegated variety of cultural diversity of the state. There are lot of similarities in our traditional performances, particularly in instrumental music and sufiyana kalam of Kashmir, he added. He said the group would present a colourful bouquet of Kashmiri, Dogri, Ladakhi, Gojri and Pahari performances. — TNS
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Accusing the Centre of toeing “pro-corporate lobby” policies, the Confederation of All-India Traders (CAIT) and the Jammu Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) today said the Union government’s continuous efforts to facilitate entry of MNCs into retail trade of the country would create grave problem of unemployment.
