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Residents up in arms over JMC’s inaction
JU’s health centre fails to deliver
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University first merit list to be out today
Body found from canal
Slum children in city remain a neglected lot
2 held for selling fake gold bricks
ZPEOs officers demand more powers
Four injured in assault case
‘Ghar Ka Maalik’ staged
Funds meant for Central schemes misused in state, alleges Cong
Saurabh Kalia title for Green Valley
Romeo force conducts first-aid training for youth
Chattabal XI, Amar Singh Club log wins
Gujjars’ body files petition against KU, BGSBU
Physical education vital for overall development: Chib
State’s dependence on Centre increasing despite huge fundings, says Gupta
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Residents up in arms over JMC’s inaction
Jammu, July 15 The residents claimed that the civic body has not lifted the garbage from many localities for over a week which is attracting stray dogs and cattle in their localities. Arshad Khan, a local resident, said, “The safai karamcharies are not seen anywhere andnothing has been done to remove the garbage despite our repeated pleas to the municipal officials.” Many of the people say that at times municipal workers visit the area and burn the waste material which also creates a nauseating situation around the residences which are close to these dumps. “For last one year, the municipality has forgotten the area and no measure has been being taken to dispose off the solid waste here. Even when the trucks visit the localities to lift the waste, they do it during the day time which is against the norms,” said Sunil Gupta, a trader. Inaction of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) is creating major health hazards for people at Parade and its surrounding areas as the garbage collection point at the centre of the busy roads is becoming a nuisance. "We have to inhale the foul smell which is taking toll on our health. We are having problems eating food,” said Surjeet Singh, a Channi resident. Jammu generates nearly 350 tonnes of garbage every day. It is expected that there will be a tremendous increase in the solid waste generation in the next decade keeping in view the population increase. The city already is facing a huge challenge when it comes to dump the solid waste generated and the JMC has failed to find the suitable place for the purpose. Few months back, plan to dump it at Kot Bhalwal area was resisted by the residents living around the area. Residents of various localities like Shastri Nagar, Nai Basti, Nanak Nagar, Janipur and Talalb Tillo say the MC safai karamcharis burn garbage inside the dustbins instead of lifting it in time which is creating major health hazards in their localities. VICTIMS OF CIVIC BODY’S APATHY
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JU’s health centre fails to deliver
Jammu, July 15 Sources said the health centre located on the university campus does not have even the basic facilities not to speak of equipment and sufficient staff. “No appointment has been made for the post of a male doctor. The one doctor working with the health centre had got extension of eight years after his retirement. But his extension was not renewed after March this year,” a student said. The post of a lady doctor remained vacant since the gynecologist working here retired eight months ago. The post of chief medical officer (CMO) who should primarily be a doctor was held by the head of the Department of Biotechnology for a long time. The university appointed a gynecologist who holds the post of CMO only a few months ago. Sources said the paramedical staff was also not adequate at the health centre. There is no one to operate the ultrasound machine installed at the centre due to which nobody can avail the facility. Students said the supply of medicine and other required infrastructure is also inadequate. “They do not even have medicines. The physiotherapist is working on contractual basis hence one can’t avail the services on Saturday and Sundays. There are no proper first-aid kits at different departments which can be cause of worry in case of emergency.” Students also alleged the ambulance provided at the health centre is used by officials themselves and whenever students need it they are denied the facility on some pretext. Vinay Thusoo, PRO, Jammu University, while talking to The Tribune said, “We need to give some time to the new Vice-Chancellor. He had a visit to the health centre three days back in the same regard. He has directed the medical officer to upgrade the facilities there. Whenever there is a demand we immediately refer the patient to the Government Medical College Hospital. It may take some time but it will be done.” |
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University first merit list to be out today
Jammu, July 15 The competition this year is tight with the cut-offs going skywards. Sources said the first choice for maximum post graduate aspirants from Jammu region is varsity campus. “The advantage of staying on main campus and pursuing PG is is that all research work takes place here and therefore the scope for academic excellence is optimum,” said Ranjit Sambyal, an aspiring postgraduate student. Despite acute power shortage across the city and frequent power cuts hampering work, officials completed the administrative work related to admissions within stipulated time. “With 10,000 applications coming in, it was a Herculean task to compete all the work in the given time. Though there were times when power cuts deterred the speed of our work, we took on the challenge and now the first cut off list is going to be declared on the given date,” an administrative official said. Dr RD Sharma, Dean Academic Affairs, said the competition for science-related streams was tough this year. The general category seats are the most fiercely fought for since there are only six to seven general seats per course. The rest of the subjects such as geography, bio-science and political science were in demand. On the other hand, courses such as the Buddhist studies received rather lukewarm response from students.
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Body found from canal
Jammu, July 15 Gurdip Singh (55), a resident of Kanhachak, had gone to water his fields on June 13. When he did not return, his family lodged a missing complaint at Kanhachak police station. The police recovered his body from a canal located in the village. The police said the deceased was an alcoholic. A case has been registered under Section 174 of the RPC. — TNS |
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Slum children in city remain a neglected lot
Jammu, July 15 With close to a thousand street children working around the city as rag picker, porters or helpers at shops and eating joints, these children are yet to receive any monetary or social help from the authorities. They continue to live under sub-human conditions. For Mannu, a 12-year-old boy working as a rag-picker taking care of two of his siblings aged eight and four, life could not get any worse. “I do not want to live a life like this. I do not have money to feed my orphaned siblings,” said Mannu. President of a non-governmental organization (NGO) Avantika, Madan Lal Abrol, said that he has been engaged in persuading the parents of such children forced to menial jobs. Abrol said, “Most of the times I am told that parents can not afford the cost of education but we help them out in finding government-aided schools which are meant for such children. I am also serving as principal of one such school. Resources are not the only hurdle.” Abrol said things were not so complex as portrayed by the many in society. “I believe a little initiative can make a difference and such children can get basic education. Our small efforts can save their childhood from being getting spoilt,” he added. Sources said that 80 per cent of the children engaged in rag-picking were from Rajiv Nagar slum located outside the city. Most of the beggars are from the area. District Social Welfare Officer, Jammu, Rajiv Salaria, said the issue has been brought under the notice of Central government’s concerned department. Salaria said, “A written complaint was lodged by a forum on the issue about a month back and some communications were also sent to the department concerned. But I don’t know that what action has been taken so far.” Assistant Labour Commissioner could not be reached for his comments despite repeated attempts. |
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2 held for selling fake gold bricks
Jammu, July 15 Reports said that acting on a tip-off, SSP Kathua Atul Goel constituted a team led by SHO Basohli, Inspector OP Chib and arrested two persons who were been selling fake gold bricks claiming them as genuine ones. The police have recovered two fake gold bricks weighing around 900 gram each. The arrested persons have been identified as Mohammad Aslam, a resident of Mah Patti village in Basholi and Manzoor Hussain, a resident of Maga Khad in Kathua. A case under Section 420 of the RPC has been registered at Basohli police station against the accused. Atul Goel, SSP Kathua, told The Tribune that they have been investigating the issue and will come up with more developments soon. “We have started looking for similar happenings which have taken place in other parts of the state. The involvement of more people is expected and possibly it might be the handiwork of some gang,” The SSP said. The SSP said the accused used to trap the victims through phone calls by claiming that they had recovered gold bricks during excavation and wanted to sell them at negotiable price. “This is for the first time that some people have been arrested and it would help in busting some major racket,” said Goel.
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ZPEOs officers demand more powers
Jammu, July 15 The posts of ZPEOs were created by the state government within the DYSS with a view to reducing the burden of district sports officers for conducting activities at various level. The DYSS was specially reorganised to create the posts of ZPEOs on the lines of zonal education officers (ZEO) in the Education Department but all the executive powers vested with ZEOs were not given to the newly created posts of 199 ZPEOs and hence they have not been able to carry out their duties efficiently. The sources said the All J&K Youth Services Sports Employees Association had written a letter to Sports Minister RS Chib few years ago wherein it was mentioned that despite establishment of zonal offices there was a need to create adequate infrastructure besides vesting other powers to the ZPEOs which were given to the ZEOs. “Ever since the posts of ZPEOs were created by the government, we are demanding drawing and disbursing (DD) powers as we are handicapped without these powers,” said one of the ZPEOs on the condition of anonymity. If our duties have been specifically mentioned by the department then why it hesitates to grant the important powers to us,” he said. “In a meeting held recently in Nagrota, we also apprised Director, Jai Pal Singh about the problems being faced by the ZPEOs in absence of the DD powers but nothing significant has been done so far,” the ZPEO claimed. A senior DYSS official admitted the issue of vesting of drawing and disbursing powers could have been sorted out at the time of creation of posts of the ZPEOs. “The department has already approached the government in this regard and we are hopeful of a positive decision soon in favour of ZPEOs,” the official said. The ZPEOs have been entrusted the task of ensuring Common Minimum Programme (CMP) in primary, middle and high schools, implementation of Centrally-sponsored scheme Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) to furnish physical and financial proposals to district officers for their approval among others. |
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Four injured in assault case
Jammu, July 15 Reports said that four persons including Aman (12) and Shubham (14), both sons of Tara Chand, Anita (35),wife of Tara Chand and Happy, son of Ashok Kumar, all residents of Marh area had received injuries. Sources said that their was some dispute of property issue which resulted into the assault. However, more details were not available as Domana Police Station said that no such case was registered.
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‘Ghar Ka Maalik’ staged
Jammu, July 15 In the play, ‘Sher Singh’ alongwith his younger brother Ram Singh has come to Prof Shyam Bihari’s house to seek job for Ram Singh.He had come with a reference of someone who is very close to the Professor. But finding the Professor in a very unusual attire and awkward state of mind, they misunderstood his identity and thought he was thief who had barged into the Professor’s house for theft. Professor tries to prove his real identity but being a bit amnesic in his behaviour, he was misunderstood by them. In his own house he was thrashed and tied as a thief and all this was unintentional. Unknowingly both the brothers were torturing him in order to appear good in his eyes. The situation was very ironic yet humorous. In the meantime, a real thief enters the professor’s house. They thought he was the real Professor and facilitated his task of theft by being extra vigilant and callous to the real Professor. In the end, on the intervention of the watchman of the society, the theft was avoided and they both were shameful on their stupidity. Rohit Verma, Ashwani Bali, Sushil Raina, Mohd Yaseen and Vishal Sharma were the stage actors. Lights were operated by Rahul Singh and the presentations were done by Sumeet Sharma.
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Funds meant for Central schemes misused in state, alleges Cong
Jammu, July 15 “The Centrally sponsored schemes are not being properly implemented in Vijaypur block and many works are incomplete due to poor planning,” the former minister and senior Congress leader, Manjeet Singh, said while addressing a huge gathering here at Rakh Rajpur village. Singh was addressing workers of the Indian Youth Congress and locals. “The main reasons for the lack of implementation of the Central-schemes on ground includes lack of accountability on the part of officers concerned, corruption and lack of awareness among the people,” he alleged. He said that the deserving people of such schemes fail to get the benefit due to the ill planning concerning its implementation. “The Congress led UPA government in Centre has sent enough money so that these schemes could be implemented for the benefit of the poor people,” he alleged. Regarding Panchayat Raj in Jammu and Kashmir, Singh said that there was a need to implement the Panchayat Raj amendments in the state constitution to strengthen the institution since it was the dream of the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. “The Congress party is in favour that the 73rd amendment should be incorporated in the State constitution,” he said, while appealing to the people, especially the party workers to strengthen the party in the coming election. He said that the party workers should gear up and spread awareness among the masses about the developmental workers done by the Congress led Central government and in State government.
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Saurabh Kalia title for Green Valley
Jammu, July 15 A total of 28 teams were drawn from Shingo Valley who participated in the tournament. Zaheer Abass of Star Friends Club was adjudged the man of the match. Feroz Hussain of Royal Challengers Shamsa -B was declared the man of the series. Mukhtair Ahmed of Young Star, Kaksar and Bilal Hussain of Green Valley, Kirkitchoo, were declared best bowler and best batsman of the tournament, respectively. Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan was the chief guest on the occasion. GOC, 8 Mtn Div, Gen Raymond Narohna, was the guest of honour who later-on presented trophies and medals to the winner and runner-up teams.
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Romeo force conducts first-aid training for youth
Poonch, July 15 The noblest deed would help the ailing and the needy, victims of the accidents or mishaps, as the locals reside in the remote areas. In his opening address, the Commanding Officer of the Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, said, “Timely assistance comprising of simple medical techniques is most critical to the victims and is often life saving. A basic skill in providing first-aid is therefore a must in our modern day and stressful life and should be imbibed by all, so as to be of assistance to the populace”. During the media interaction at the valedictory function of the first-aid training cadre, Capt RK Rath, the medical officer of the Rashtriya Rifle Battalion said, “The candidates were imparted training for providing first-aid to the persons who had sustained bites, stings, bruises, burns, fracture, cases of foreign objects in the body, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, accidental bleeding and heart attack. The training syllabus also included certain basics of human anatomy and commonly used Medicines. The Practical Training classes included administering of splints in fracture related cases and dressing of wounds. Speaking on the occasion of the closing ceremony, Hazi Kabir, Sarpanch, Daraba village, said that the first-aid skills imparted to the youth, would give them the required confidence to help someone in an emergency and thereby save someone's precious life. The village elders present on the occasion appreciated the efforts of the Rashtriya Rifles Battalion. The participants said that they had thoroughly enjoyed the training, and they were now confident that they could provide first-aid to anyone in emergency, without panicking. They thanked the Army for having provided them with this wonderful learning experience.
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Chattabal XI, Amar Singh Club log wins
Jammu, July 15 RCC Blues after winning the toss scored 155 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Sameer scored 68 runs and Muzamil contributed 39 runs. Hashim of Chattabal XI took three wickets. In reply, Chattabal XI did the needful for the loss of eight wickets and won by match by two wickets. Ramiz scored 67 runs and Imtiyaz contributed 33 runs. Irfan and Rashid took one wicket apiece for RCC Blues. In the second match, Amar Singh Club defeated Bijebehara by five wickets. Batting first, Bijebehara Sports scored 146 runs. Chasing the target, Abid Nabi of Amar Singh Club struck a match winning century to help his team register a thumping win. — TNS
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Gujjars’ body files petition against KU, BGSBU
Jammu, July 15 Javaid Rahi, secretary of Tribal Foundation said that on behalf of the foundation a legal adviser has filed a case against both the universities seeking justice. The petition maintains that as per laws of the J&K State the Gujjars and Bakerwals, ST communities are entitled for 10 per cent reservation in recruitment and promotions in all the government and autonomous bodies of the state. It further says that these two varsities have violated the UGC guidelines and are not providing even 1 per cent recruitment quota to tribes. The petition further maintains that the KU and Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University have filled up hundreds of posts at various levels but no reservation was provided to reserve categories, especially the STs. The organisation has also sought to bring transparency in the university recruitments by giving the representation to Schedule Tribes in direct recruitment and promotions at various levels.
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Physical education vital for overall development: Chib
Jammu, July 15 Chib said the physical education plays a vital role in the overall personality development of the youths. He said said the Department of Youth Services and Sports and J&K State Sports Council in collaboration with other organisations are conducting u-19 and u-16 cricket tournaments to explore the cricketing talent. He said that Chief Minister was keen to develop and upgrade existing sports infrastructure in the state, adding that work on various mega sports projects werein progress. He said the government was also in the view to sponsor u-16 cricket players for advanced training in National Cricket Academies outside the state. Responding to demands, he said that the play field at Kunzer where the match was played would be developed by October. Ghulam Hassan Mir stressed the need for active participation in sports activities. Later, both the Ministers gave away trophies to winner and runner-up teams besides distributing medals individually among man of the match, man of series, the best bowler and the best batsman. The knock-out tournament was organised by civil society of Kunzer wherein 64 local teams participated.
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State’s dependence on Centre increasing despite huge fundings, says Gupta
Jammu, July 15 Commenting upon the grant of over Rs 8,000 crore for current fiscal year by the planning commission, Gupta said that outcome of such a huge spending needs a thorough look. The planning means to sort out the problems and attain self sufficiency. The slogans were obvious but the results have been negative, both in terms of finances and the basic needs of the state, he said. “In the matter of production of food and other basic needs, the state has become dependent on imports even in those matters in which earlier it was not only self sufficient but was also in the position to export and earn money,” he said. Gupta pointed out that during the past three years of this coalition, over Rs 25,000 crore have been spent on developmental activities but little head way has been made to solve the basic problems. The imports of eatables have marked big increase. In the year 1950, the food deficit of the State was just about 40,000 metric tonnes and it went up over 7 lakh tonnes in 2008-09, but now this requirement has jumped to over 10 lakh tonnes. Even the imports of meat and that of poultry, including the eggs have marked sharp rise. He further pointed out that the power and drinking water crisis facing the people was another sad achievement of this government. The much talked employment policy have led the state no where. Even thousands of doctors, Engineers and other highly educated youths of the State are unemployed and looking for jobs outside the State. The Army of unemployed youths has swelled to about 6 lakhs from 1.6 lakhs in 2008 as per official figures, he said. Despite huge spending on poverty eradication schemes the percentage of families in BPL has increased from 5 percent in 2005 to 26 percent now as per official record. In 2005 the State had secured first prize for eradication of poverty but now a different picture has emerged.
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Residents of Channi Himmat and adjacent localities are up in arms against the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) for its failure to lift garbage and other solid waste.
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