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I-T teams swoop down on city jewellers
Centre adds 373 MT of rice to state’s food bowl
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Rain-damaged Tawi feeder canal leaves 3,500 acres of agricultural land parched
A man looks at the flooded Tawi after a downpour in Jammu on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Anand Sharma
Minister reviews functioning of hospitals
Health Minister Shabir Ahmad Khan in conversation with the staff of the Sub-District Hospital, Nowshara. A tribune Photograph
ADGP reviews preparations for police welfare fair on September 15
Udhampur win cricket tournament
Open Kashmir Rafting Challenge to select team for nationals
Jora unveils SDA’s logo
SKIMS to host annual meeting of ISBMR
Inter-zonal tournament for girls begins
Omar condoles death of Raja Pervaiz
Utilise funds properly, demands ST leader
Communal Harmony Day celebrated at Govt college
Jammu, Kathua bag badminton titles
Samba eves win kabaddi title
Rashtriya Rifles holds essay, painting competition
Badminton meet from Sept 9 Teacher’s Day celebrated
Lyrics contest at GCW Parade
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I-T teams swoop down on city jewellers
Jammu, September 4 I-T sleuths conducted checks at shops and residences of the traders at Channi Himmat for allege tax evasion over a long time. The team, accompanied by the police, also seized records and other assets to ascertain the amount of tax evasion despite several warnings issued to them. Sources said a team of I-T officials raided the shop of Silverlines Jewellers at Jain Bazaar. Simultaneously, another team raided shops including Kanaya Jewellers, Roshan Jewellers, Talla Jewellers, Vijay Sarad Jewellers, Krishna and Raman Suri Jewellers. However, none of the senior officers from the I-T department was available for comment despite repeated attempts. Sources in the IT department said that close watch being maintained on all these jewellers due to their heavy expenditure on advertisements and promotional activities. "It is being verified whether these jewellers had highlighted proper expenses or inflated it to conceal income. The scrutiny of documents is on and the picture will become clear over the next few days," sources maintained. It may be mentioned here that in September last year, the Income Tax Department had exposed tax evasion worth crores by five known jewellers in Jammu. Meanwhile, Swarnkar Jewellers Association (SJA) and Sarafa Bazar Association (SBA) have given a call for two-day shutdown in protest against the raids. They said they had already faced heavy losses due to the Kishtwar violence and the curfew imposed in Jammu. "Instead of giving us compensation, the government deliberately harassing us," they alleged. They claimed they had cleared pending income tax dues in March last. |
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Centre adds 373 MT of rice to state’s food bowl
Jammu, September 4 However, the state did not get any share in allocation of wheat and maize. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has allocated 1, 99, 118 MT of wheat, 87,709 MT rice, and 1,691 MT maize to each state and UT. Besides, Jammu and Kashmir, other states/UTs which had received foodgrain from the Ministry include Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Sources said the states had been directed that the allocated foodgrain should be lifted as per the guidelines laid down for the ICDS. Further, the respective state governments were also requested to properly monitor the lifting and utilisation of foodgrain on a quarterly basis and furnish the requisite information to the Ministry. The Ministry had also issued instructions that the state governments which had failed to submit the Utilisation Certificate (UC) for the foodgrain during 2012-13 are directed to furnish the same immediately to get the sanction of new allocation of foodgrain by October 31. Further, the state government was also requested to intimate the end use of the foodgrain allocated under the Integrated Child Development Services scheme along with the figures and the Utilisation Certificate. Sources claim that separate instructions have also been issued by the FCI to make the requisite quantity of foodgrain available to the state government. In the meantime, the district-wise and block-wise allocation of the requirement of foodgrain may be worked out and copies of the same sent to the Regional/ District Officers of FCI and Ministry. “Stocks once issued to the state government will not be taken back by the FCI. It will be the responsibility of the state government to ensure that the quantity of foodgrain supplied to them conform to the ‘Fair Average Quality’. The state government would also have to ensure that the FCI gets payment (at BPL rates) in respect of foodgrain released by the Ministry under the WBNP,” sources said. Central allocation
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Rain-damaged Tawi feeder canal leaves 3,500 acres of agricultural land parched
Jammu, September 4 Nearly 45 villages face the danger of losing their crops as the repair work is likely to take months before the channel is restored. Officials said though some stop-gap arrangement has been made by the Department of Irrigation and Flood Control, but it needed funds to repair the canal. Few days back, Minister for PHE and Flood Control, Sham Lal Sharma, had also visited Nikki Tawi and Badi Tawi which had been devastated after flash floods. Chief Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Virender Badyal, said though some water pumps had been arranged for the farmers but it was a stop-gap arrangement. “It will take few months to get the canal restored. We are trying our best to make it operational but the damage was heavy due to rainfall”, Badyal said. “It is a very fertile patch of land, but in the absence of irrigation water, it would ruin hundreds of poor farmers who are faced with an uncertain future as far as their paddy and other crops are concerned,” said Rajesh Sharma, a local resident. Heavy rain that lashed the region since August 13 destroyed property worth crores. Nearly 3,000 thousand houses suffered damages and it will take months before the damaged civic infrastructure is restored and repaired. Even the Power Development Department (PDD) has suffered damage to its infrastructure across the region leaving hundreds of villages without power. Poles supporting the 33-KV line near Nikki Tawi were uprooted and carried away by flood water, leaving several villages in darkness and these villages still get power supply for only few hours daily. |
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Minister reviews functioning of hospitals
Rajouri, September 4 Shabir also paid a surprise visit to Sub-District Hospital, Sunderbani, and Primary Health Centre, Seri, to review the functioning of these hospitals. During the inspection, the minister directed the authorities concerned to ensure all facilities to the patients and pregnant mothers and neonates. He underscored the need of proper sanitation in and around the hospitals. He instructed the authorities concerned to regularly hold RKS meetings in consultation with local MLAs for arranging repairs and purchase of day-to-day essential items for the use in the hospitals. He called upon the medicos and para-medicos to remain punctual to their duties for convenience of the patients. He cautioned that any complaint received from the people about non-punctuality of the hospital staff should be dealt with by initiating stern action. |
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ADGP reviews preparations for police welfare fair on September 15
Jammu, September 4 Sahair directed the officers to ensure maximum public participation in the fair by selling raffle draw tickets. He also stressed on the participants to maintain discipline, which he asked all Commandants to ensure. Sahai said the police public fair was a grand event organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives Welfare Association (JKPWWA). He said such fairs had assumed importance with the residents of both Jammu and Srinagar showing great interest in the fair over the years. “People from all walks of life visit these fairs and avail the opportunity of having items of their choices, from all the regions of the areas of the state under one roof. These fairs have also brought police and public together to work for the peace and prosperity of the state, Sahai said. He discussed setting up of wet and dry canteens at the battalion level, for the benefit of families of martyrs and serving police personnel and SPOs. IGP Armed PR Manhas, DIG, Armed, South Range, Jammu, T Punchok, DIG, Armed, North Range, Jammu, Johny Williams, SSP SO to IGP AP/IRP Jammu JB Singh, SSP APCR Jammu Sham Sunder Sharma were present. |
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Udhampur win cricket tournament
Jammu, September 4 Abhimod was the top scorer with 23 runs. Udhampur District Development Commissioner (DDC) Yasha Mudgal was the chief guest on the valedictory function. He distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up teams. The tournament was organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports. The match was officiated by Rajesh Sharma, Raman Sharma, Vinod Khajuria and Rakesh Sharma. Prominent among others present on the occasion included Champa Devi, Ram Lal Badyal, Sanjeev Kumar, Sanjay Sharma, Naveen Sharma, Swarandeep Singh Tara, Kancha Kumari, Sushma Devi, Raman Kumari and Ramesh Kumar. |
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Open Kashmir Rafting Challenge to select team for nationals
Srinagar, September 4 At its executive committee meeting held yesterday, the members of the association were informed that the JKSMA had asked the government to transfer the unused assets lying with the Tourism Department to the association. The Tourism Department is considering the proposal. With a view to promote white water sports, the JKSMA has recently organised a river rafting training camp at the Sindh, Sonamarg, in which 170 students and teachers of Green Valley Educational Institute participated. The participants were taught paddling, rescue work, life saving, river features, rapid grading and competitive events. The main aim of training the youth was to inculcate a spirit of water sports among them and to raise rafting teams for future local, national and international championships. The training was imparted under the supervision of Muhammad Yusuf, retired Kashmir University Aquatic Coach and Rauf Tramboo, general secretary of the JKSMA.
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Jora unveils SDA’s logo
Srinagar, September 4 “The logo, designed by a budding Kashmiri artist Obaid Ansari, depicts an eco-friendly modern Srinagar city conveying the feeling of trustworthiness, quality and contemporary flair,” SDA spokesman said. The existing logo of the SDA was designed in the nineties. The SDA had, in July this year, invited an expression of interest for designing the new logo and out of the 25 entries received, the design of Obaid was selected as a new logo of the SDA. The artist whose logo was selected by the SDA was awarded a cheque for Rs 50,000 by the minister. The SDA has recently embarked on various flagship projects, including development of a satellite township at Rakh-e-Gund Akshah, development of an integrated business centre at Railhead Nowgam, construction of around 400 residential flats at Bemina and construction of office complex-cum-conference centre at MA Road.
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SKIMS to host annual meeting of ISBMR
Srinagar, September 4 The meeting will focus on osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases, including Vitamin D deficiency. SKIMS director Showkat A Zargar has complimented the department of endocrinology for hosting the conference. He said the session would highlight the importance of researches conducted in the bone and mineral sector. Experiences of experts could be utilised for the service of humanity.
Organising committee confirmed that medical experts participating in the event would share their perspectives and deliberate on new advances in the related field.
Organising Secretary Bashir A Laway said experts from India and abroad would deliver lectures on topics such as bone health-
hyperparathyroidism, treatment of osteoporosis, hip fractures etc. — TNS |
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Inter-zonal tournament for girls begins
Jammu, September 4 Reasi Block Development Officer Tina Mahajan was the chief guest and Romal Singh, Headmaster Govt High School, Kambal Danga, was the guest of honour. In her address, Tina Mahajan encouraged the girls to take active part in sports and work hard to overcome the evils of society with their will power. The tournament was organised under the supervision of Swaran Singh Chib, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Reasi.The matches were officiated by the Technical Committee constituted by the District Youth Services and Sports Office, Reasi. Meanwhile, in kabaddi final, the Reasi Zone defeated the Pouni Zone by seven points. The final scores were 38-31. In kho-kho final, the Arnas Zone beat the
Reasi Zone by five points (11-6). — TNS |
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Omar condoles death of Raja Pervaiz
Rajouri, September 4 Pervaiz, a respected senior member of the Bar Association, Rajouri
and a senior political leader and social worker of the region, passed away at the age of 54 at Delhi on August 31
following a prolonged illness. He was born in 1959 at Thanamandi town of District Rajouri. After receiving his basic education from the native town he completed his degree in LL.B and joined Bar
Association, Jammu and practised law in different courts at Jammu with senior Advocate late Mohammad Sadiq Malik in 1983. In 1986 he was appointed as Public Prosecutor for Poonch district. He worked there for one year. Then he was transferred to Rajouri as Public Prosecutor where he served for 10 years till 1997. |
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Utilise funds properly, demands ST leader
Jammu, September 4 He requested the commission to dispose of the petition, pertaining to the scheduled tribe (Gujjar Bakarwal) of J&K expeditiously. The petition envisaged issues like granting of representation of scheduled tribe (Gujjar Bakarwal) in the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in accordance with the representation already granted to Scheduled Caste of J&K. He also demanded establishment of full-fledged directorate of tribal affairs and creation of ministry of tribal affairs in the state.
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Communal Harmony Day celebrated at Govt college
Jammu, September 4 The principal also deliberated on the topic and called India a bouquet having different religions as flowers. Prof CL Shivgotra also spoke on the occasion. Ramnik Singh, a B Sc-II student of the college who bagged a bronze medal in the Inter-Collegiate Athletic event, was awarded by the principal. Poster making and slogan writing competitions were also held and prizes were distributed among different participants. NSS coordinator Prof Satpaul Bhagat presented the vote of thanks. |
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Jammu, Kathua bag badminton titles
Jammu, September 4 In the boys’ singles, Satyam Raina of Jammu prevailed upon Vikram of Udhampur by 21-18, 13-21, 21-15 while in doubles, the duo of Zaefal/Ayush thrashed Dhananjay/Abhishek by 21-15, 9-21, 21-13. In the girls’ category, Shikha Sharma of Kathua outplayed Bhavna Gupta of Jammu by 21-9, 21-9 whereas in the girls’ doubles final, Shikha/Anusurya of Kathua drubbed Bhavna/Shriya of Jammu in straight sets by 21-13, 21-16. The matches were officiated by Harcharan Singh, Vikram Jamwal and Assa Singh. The tournament was held under the supervision of Ved Parkash, Deputy Director Youth Services and Sports, Jammu. Judo and wushu (all age groups) events for girls officiated by Jatinder Kumar, Jagder Singh, Amolak Singh and Dalbir Singh.
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Samba eves win kabaddi title
Jammu, September 4 In the boys’ category, Samba drubbed Ghagwal by two points in kho-kho and Ramgarh outplayed Purmandal by 2-1 sets in volleyball. The teams of different zones were fielded by ZPEOs Mohan Singh and Sukhdev Singh. The principal of Girls Higher Secondary School, Samba, Razor Singh, was the chief guest and Som Raj Raghubanshi, Principal HSS Nud, was the guest of honour. Around 300 students of different institutions of Samba district participated in the tournament which is being organised under the supervision of Jarpal Singh, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Samba.
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Rashtriya Rifles holds essay, painting competition
Batote, September 4 Students of seven schools of the district participated in the competition. The topic of essay in vernacular was ‘Khelon Ki Ahmiyat’ and ‘Way to
Success for J&K’ in English. The theme of the painting competition was ‘Natural Beauty of J&K’ and ‘Development of J&K’. The best three essays and paintings in both the groups were awarded prizes and other top ten essayists and painters were given medals. The competition not only encouraged the students but also provided them the platform to express their feelings, creativity and ideas for the development of the state and was an effort to identify the budding artists. |
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With the recent rainfall damaging the 100-metre long Tawi feeder canal, nearly 3,500 acres of land under cultivation between Belicharana and Karnail Chack is without irrigation water for past 15 days.
The damage caused due to the rain between August 13 and 16 is yet to be repaired.
After inspecting work culture of Nowshara Sub-District Hospital, Minister of State for Health Shabir Ahmad Khan yesterday attached its storekeeper Mehnder Singh with the District Hospital, Rajouri, for his failure to not maintain records of drugs supplied.
He also imposed a fine of Rs 500 each to five para-medical staff members of the hospital for their indiscipline.
