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With GPS, CCTVs on the blink, police loses its electronic eyes on roads
A police patrol vehicle on a busy road.
Tribune photo: Inderjeet Singh
Don’t fleece, be polite
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Lake project: Government pushes July deadline to December
A view of the Tawi Barrage project also known as the artificial lake project in Jammu.
Tribune photo: Inderjeet Singh
3 city teams flagged off for Mughal rally
Members of an all-woman team. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Singh
Devise school-specific strategy to improve results, DDC tells schools
NC leaders condemn terrorist attack in Srinagar
Thousands pay obeisance at Agar Jitto Mela
Wrestlers in action during Vishal Dangal at Agar Jitto Mela near Katra. A Tribune Photograph
Fire crackers on sale despite ban
Crackers being sold at a stall in Rajouri on Tuesday. A
Tribune photograph
Hudhmata Trisandhaya yatra from July 10
JTTPF to help Amarnath pilgrims
Mahesh Padha, founder, Jammu Tourist Trades People Federation, addresses mediapersons in Jammu on Tuesday. A
Tribune photograph
Army holds free medical camp
Functioning of JDA reviewed
MLC dedicates complex to Sabha
Orientation programme on teaching in Hindi concludes
RBI offices to remain closed in Jammu, Srinagar on July 1 Army holds peace run Driver killed in mishap
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With GPS, CCTVs on the blink, police loses its electronic eyes on roads
Jammu, June 25 Senior police officers are not aware of the defective GPS and CCTVs so far. Official sources said the GPS devices installed in all 25 patrol vehicles had been laying defunct since 2010 and no effort was made to get them repaired. “The objective to install these devices was to keep a track on the location of squad vehicles and ensure swift reaction by the police in the case of distress calls," sources said. Sources said out of the 29 flying squad vehicles in the district, four vehicles were deputed in the rural areas while the remaining were kept stationed in different parts of the city and they were equipped with GPS facility. “The installation of GPS devices was aimed at timely reaction to distress calls and to reach the spot within shortest possible time so that the crime graph was brought down as all squad vehicles were connected with the police control room and their locations were being effectively monitored by the senior police officers. These equipments had been laying unused which, in turn, has been affecting effective policing,” a source said. A senior police officer said after providing GPS facility to patrol vehicle, it was easy to locate a squad vehicle and depute it for attending to a particular distress call. “The department was able to dispatch police team to the scene of crime without wastage of time. Moreover, the police officials could not dodge and deceive their seniors on wireless sets while performing their duties," he said. He, however, said it had now become difficult to locate a particular patrol vehicle in the event of distress calls as all the vehicles have defunct GPS devices. Similarly, the police officer said there were 32 CCTVs installed in the city and most of them were out of order but the department had not got them repaired. “The CCTVs were also directly connected to the police control room where the police officers were in a position to keep a vigil on the movement of suspicious and anti-social elements. There is a need of professional approach on the part of senior police officers vis-à-vis dealing with such issues which are directly related to the security of a common man," the officer said. Shakeel Ahmad Beig, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Jammu-Kathua range, said the department would soon invite tenders for annual maintenance of the CCTVs installed in the city. Atul Goel, SSP, Jammu, said he couldn't confirm whether the GPS devices were out of order. “We will replace the GPS devices if these were not working,” Goel said. Obstacles in effective policing
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Don’t fleece, be polite
Jammu, June 25 With tourism being a major employment provider in the state, the district administration today launched a series of programmes to impart training in hospitality management. To make the journey memorable for pilgrims and tourists alike, tips were given on how to deal with visitors so that they go back home with fond memories of the state and act as ambassadors. The programme was organised by the Motor Vehicle Department in collaboration with the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the Government Polytechnic College, Jammu. Most of the participants were taxi, mini-bus and auto-rickshaw drivers at the railway station. “The purpose is to teach the drivers about their role in extending hospitality and courtesy to the visiting pilgrims and tourists for sustainable tourism in view of the ensuing Amarnath Yatra,” said Deputy Commissioner, AK Sahu. Sahu also called upon the drivers to be courteous and helpful towards pilgrims who would be in the city in large numbers for the next two months. “Courtesy and politeness towards them will give the yatris a very good impression about the city and make their pilgrimage a pleasant experience,” said Atul Goel, SSP Jammu. Participants were urged not to indulge in overcharging, rash driving or overloading which could put the yatris and travellers to discomfort in any way. It also gave a platform to the transporters to put forward the problems they face and the need for cooperation from the administration in solving them. The faculty of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Government Polytechnic College, comprising Gagan Pratap Singh, Dheeraj Kumar, Tariq Amin and Amit Kumar spoke to the participants about the importance of tourism trade in the economy and the need to improve behaviour in dealing with the tourists. ‘Treat guests like God’
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Lake project: Government pushes July deadline to December
Jammu, June 25 They blamed the government for showing no interest in executing and completing the mega projects related to the promotion of tourism in Jammu and its suburbs. Yesterday, the government had declared that the artificial lake project, which was being completed at a cost of Rs 110 crore, was likely to be completed by December this year. Earlier, the project was scheduled to be completed by July 31 this year. YV Sharma, president, Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Jammu, expressed “deep displeasure” over the delay in the completion of the project. He said “such delays lead to disenchantment and disappointment among the people. “It would be wrong on the part of the government to think that the people should come out to the streets on every issue. The government needs to bring a change in its approach. There should be no tinkering with the scheduled deadline vis-à-vis completion of the projects and these projects should be completed on a priority basis,” Sharma said. Chaman Lal Gupta, former union minister and MLA, Jammu West, alleged the government had adopted a “Kashmir-centric approach” and it was “not interested” in promotion of the tourism sector in the region. “It would be a great achievement for the government if it completes and dedicates the project to the people of Jammu in December. The government is only concerned about the promotion of tourism in Kashmir Valley,” he rued. Inderjeet Khajuria, president, All Jammu Hotels and Lodges Association, said the government must ensure that the revised deadline fixed be met religiously. “There should be no further delay in the project. Till the completion of the barrage work, the executing agencies should take care of banks of lake and start gardening work so that the beautification is done well on time,” he said. He said the government should also take corrective measures to divert the flow of 13 drainage ‘nullahs’ from Panjthirithi to Barrage site which fall in Tawi and generate heavy pollution so that pollution of the upcoming lake is stopped. On November 6, 2010, the state government had started work on this prestigious project for attracting tourists and augmenting water for irrigation purpose in parts of the district. |
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3 city teams flagged off for Mughal rally
Jammu, June 25 Speaking on the occasion, Amit Gandotra, a Simula spokesperson, said this was the first time in the history of the state that a Jammu-based organisation, Simula, had sponsored three teams in three different categories with four champion lady drivers and all champion drivers. “Earlier Simula was going with one team and now we have three teams in three different categories. Simula-A team will be having modified gypsies with extreme drivers - Taufeeq Mughal, Manoj Ahlawat, Syed Ifaq, Shakti Bajaj, Sanjay Razdan and Harkaran Singh Gurky Maan; Simula-B team having Ashwani Rana, Rihen Bhardwaj, Anwar Khan, Shadab Pervez, Harvinder Singh and Gurjot Singh and Simula-C team having Gauri Gupta, Sukhbans Maan, Anu Rana and Poonam Rana and Sachin Singh, Parkash and Pratima. Taufeeq Mughal, who has been rallying for the past five years, also a competitor and a spokesperson for team Simula, thanked Hilal Rather for sponsoring the team Simula and motivating the youth to come and take the name of Simula team to new heights. He said the first Xtreme team from Simula team would be making its racing debut on this rally. The team is being sponsored by Simula who were a big business house in Jammu and Kashmir. He asserted that the Mughal car rally was a world famous event which had been covered by national and international media. “In the rally, eight vehicles will take part and Sayed Ifaq (22), the youngest driver from India, will represent Jammu. Two ladies team will also be the part of our team.
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Devise school-specific strategy to improve results, DDC tells schools
Katra, June 25 Taking a serious note of the poor performance of teachers, District Development Commissioner (DDC), Reasi, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, enquired about the reasons for their dismal performance and asked the principals and headmasters to devise a school-specific strategy to improve their results in the current session. He convened a meeting of the heads of all schools which had recorded a below 30 per cent results in Class X and XII in the 2012-13 session. Officials said only 110 students passed the examination out of 522 who appeared in the examinations from 14 higher secondary and high schools of Reasi. The total pass percentage was 21.07 per cent. Two high schools recorded zero per cent results. It was decided that strict action will be taken against schools, which perform poor and especially those scoring zero results. The DDC was told that the shortage of staff and trained teachers was a major hindrance in improving results. Moreover, the performance of contractual teachers was below average. The vacancies of contractual teachers, especially in the science stream, had not been filled in remote areas and teachers on duty were not punctual in a few cases. Low salary in the case of contractual teachers was an inhibiting factor in the remote areas. Dr Shahid directed the Chief Education Officer for school specific interventions. He said the matter had been taken up with Uniform Force and the NHPC, Salal, to strengthen the education system in the area. Computer and science teachers would be trained for high and higher secondary schools through the DIET. He asked recommendation of names of deserving students to be forwarded for training at ITIs and polytechnics to be sponsored by the NHPC in Chandigarh on the request of the district administration. The NHPC will sponsor 20 students as assured by the general manager. The DDC assured of additional incentives for contractual teachers by the district administration in the remote areas. He also called for a one-day interaction with all contractual teachers to fix targets and underline individual responsibility for the current academic session. The DDC also stressed on moral and ethical education to be made a compulsory part of regular education which would be personally monitored by him. He ordered that a team of officers shall visit schools to check attendance. |
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NC leaders condemn terrorist attack in Srinagar
Jammu, June 25 They said by committing these type of acts, they cannot break the will of the nation which was committed to bring peace in the state. Normalcy and peaceful atmosphere is must to have the meaningful dialogue. The National Conference is committed to bring peace in the state and also appeal to the misguided youth to shun the path of violence and bullet and come in the mainstream to solve all problems faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The National Conference leaders conveyed their deep condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for early recovery of injured personnel. Signatories to this statement are Rattan Lal Gupta, state vice-president, National Conference, Kashmira Singh, ex-MLC, Jugal Mahajan, Rahim Dad ex-MLC, Wali Dad, Vipan Pal Sharma, Vijay lochan, Surinder Singh Bunty, Ram Parkash Suri, Vijay Chibber and others.
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Thousands pay obeisance at Agar Jitto Mela
Katra, June 25 The small Agar village, located about 5 km from
Katra, was beautifully decorated for the annual event. The Agar Jitto Mela is organised by the people to pay their tribute to Baba Jitto Mal to commemorate his sacrifice. The devotees took holy bath at springs, known for healing power and paid obeisance at the temple constructed in the memory of the farmer. It is believed that by taking a bath at the springs, people can get rid of several skin diseases and cure the victims of witchcraft. Devotees also seek blessings of Bua
Kodi, daughter of Jitto, who had jumped on the pyre of the Baba. Other attraction of the mela was Dogri play “Baba
Jitto" by Natrang and Vishal Dangal by J&K Indian Style Wrestling
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Fire crackers on sale despite ban
Rajouri, June 24 A local resident said various crackers stalls were adorned ahead of Shabe-e-Raat in the entire city from bus stand to Gujjar Mandi Chowk without any permission from the authorities concerned. “If any untoward incident of fire triggers, the possibility of damage is on a higher side. A number of fire incidents are reported on the same street every year,” he said. The entire street is stiff which forces the Fire Department to use a small vehicle and tackle such tricky situations. The District Development Commissioner, Rajouri, Faqir Chand Bhagat, said, “I have not permitted anyone to sale crackers in this blistering summer heat, but if the sale is going on, the matter would be taken up seriously. A team of officers, headed by the Assistant Commissioner, Revenue, will look into the matter.” |
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Hudhmata Trisandhaya yatra from July 10
Jammu, June 25 Afterwards, the yatra would start from Gouri Shankar Mandir
(Sarkoot), Kishtwar on July 12 at 10 am with night halt at Ikhalla. The Chhari would be taken from Radha Krishan
Mandir, Sounder to Virat Mata Mandir Dilgooth on July 13. On July 14, the yatra would proceed towards Gowkooth and for Kaikooth on July 15. On the same day the pilgrims would have a bath in the pious waters of Raham Sarovar and Trisandhaya
Nadi. After paying obeisance to the Deity and offering Sampuran Ahuti, the pilgrims shall start their backward journey. The committee would also arrange free langer for the pilgrims from Kishtwar during the
yatra. — TNS |
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JTTPF to help Amarnath pilgrims
Jammu, June 25 The JTTPF is going to set up a free information counter at Bhaghvati Nagar, base camp for the pilgrims. Members of the JTTPF said, “We will make arrangements for the pilgrimage and extend full assistance to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and state government agencies in making the yatra successful.” Addressing a press conference, Mahesh Padha, founder of the federation expressed gratitude to Sujanya Sharma, Director Tourism, for providing space at Bhaghvati base camp. He appealed to other voluntary organisations to make pilgrims aware of the problems faced by them during the yatra and the necessary precautions which should be taken in this regard. Senior vice-president Chander Mohan Singh, general secretary Suresh Gupta and Health Wing president Rohit also addressed the conference. |
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Army holds free medical camp
Jammu, June 25 A free mini medical camp was organised by the battalion based at Sarh under the aegis of Counter Insurgency Force (Uniform) at Shikari village on 25 July, 2012, and addressed the genuine medical requirements of the local people. Shikari village is devoid of any medical facilities and the locals have to travel long distances to Mahore. The mini medical camp was organised to provide a relief to the locals. The patients were examined by the Medical Officer and Nursing Assistants of the battalion. Nearly 300 people, including children, availed the facilities at the camp. Free medicines were also distributed to the patients. |
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Functioning of JDA reviewed
Jammu, June 25 The Chief Town Planner informed that three commercial sites and nine shop sites had been carved out at Transport Nagar, adjoining sale depot, 49 shop sites adjoining Commercial Complex, Fruit Mandi, behind Petrol Pump at Narwal, on the land which was retrieved recently and 60 residential plots had also been carved out at Roop Nagar Extension Housing Colony. Nehru directed the JDA Secretary to auction all these shops and commercial sites and call the applications from the general public for allotment of plots through draw of lots, within the shortest possible time, so that housing problems of people were mitigated to some extent. Nehru also directed him to put the commercial site at Railhead complex to auction. It was estimated that revenue of Rs 20 crore will be generated through these allotments. Among others, the meeting was attended by superintending engineer, secretary, senior architect, collector, land acquisition, chief accounts officer, cost, executive engineer, Div-II, senior law officer and various revenue officials of JDA.
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MLC dedicates complex to Sabha
Jammu, June 25 Later, inaugurating the toilet complex, constructed at a cost of Rs 22 lakh, on the premises of the Sabha, Kundal said it was a long pending demand of the sabha and people of the area which had been fulfilled with the support of Azad. He appealed to the management of the sabha to ensure proper maintenance of the complex for the convenience of the devotees. |
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Orientation programme on teaching in Hindi concludes
Jammu, June 25 Teachers from seven districts of the summer zones of Jammu province attended the six-day long orientation programme in which experts threw light on new emerging techniques of teaching in Hindi language. Anil Kumar, a lecturer, was the course coordinator for the orientation programme. Anita Kumari, research officer, Varchaskam, a lecturer, and Doutal Ram Shastri were the resource persons in the orientation programme.
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Jammu, June 25
Courtesy and politeness go a long way in making a guest feel like home. If the guest is made to feel welcomed right as soon he or she sets foot in a new city there is nothing that can make them feel more comfortable. This is the lesson that the taxi, mini-bus and auto-rickshaw drivers at the railway station are being taught to promote the city as the most favoured tourist hub.
A day after the state government admitted that it would miss the July 31 deadline for completion of the prestigious artificial lake project here, businessmen, traders and other stakeholders have condemned the government for its “casual approach” in executing major tourism projects in Jammu.
Jammu, June 25
Katra, June 25
Rajouri, June 24
The Jammu Tourist Trades People Federation (JTTPF) today constituted a committee to render help to the Amarnath pilgrims.
The members of the committee will guide pilgrims about the yatra arrangements and also ensure that no pilgrim is exploited by any service provider.
