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Panic grips New Plot, Janipura
State yet to set up administrative cell, implement IEDSS scheme
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Two-thirds of rural households to be covered under livelihood mission
Gandhi Jayanti celebrated with patriotic fervour in Jammu
Awareness campaign to fight dengue
VDC members being harassed by administration, says BJP
Youth urged to follow Gandhian ideology
Illicit liquor recovered
North Zone Badminton Championship
Tawi Trekkers celebrate 30th anniversary
RCC, KCC register victory in T20 tournament
Kathua, Poonch advance in kabaddi tourney
81st anniversary of Indian Air Force
Powerlifting team selected
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Panic grips New Plot, Janipura
Jammu, October 2 Locals said they had been parking their vehicles for years at the JDA complex in New Plot and along the roadside, but this is for the first time that such an incident has happened. “It is strange and needs proper investigation, as it could be the handiwork of anti-social elements. We simply fail to understand, how they managed to damage the vehicles, when the police claims they are carrying out night patrols and have deployed men at several places,” said Rajeshwar Gupta, a local resident of New Plot. After the twin terror attacks at Hiranagar and Samba on September 26, the police had increased the vigil in Jammu and its surrounding areas, but the incident has put question mark over the security scenario in the city. While police remains clueless about the perpetrators, there were reports that vehicles were also damaged at Tali Morh, Amphalla, Sarwal, Rehari, Subash Nagar and Talab Tillo areas. On Wednesday morning people met Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jammu, Atul Goel and urged him to investigate the matter. “After the recent Samba attack, people are already under fear and this type of incident creates social unrest. We are ready
to cooperate with the police, but there should be increase in the night patrolling,” said Sunil Dimple, president, Jammu West Assembly Movement (JWAM). Meanwhile, Goel told the people that directions have been passed to investigate the matter. “We are conscious of the concerns of the local people and necessary steps will be taken,” the SSP said. Police clueless about the incident
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State yet to set up administrative cell, implement IEDSS scheme
Jammu, October 2 Sources said 17 states/UTs have established the administrative cell for implementing the scheme, but authorities in the state are yet to undertake any initiative in this regard. Sources claimed that authorities were briefed by officials of the department concerned that the scheme would run under the Education Department of the state government on the basis of 100 per cent Central Assistance, but the authorities have not chalked out a concrete strategy to implement it. Pertinently, the scheme covers all children of age 14 plus passing out of the elementary schools and studying at the secondary stage in the government, local body and government-aided schools, with one or more disabilities as defined under the Persons with Disabilities Act (1995) and the National Trust Act (1999) in the age group of 14 plus to 18 plus, namely blindness, low vision, leprosy cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disabilities, mental retardation, mental illness, autism and cerebral palsy. It may be mentioned here that the data from the 7th All-India School Education Survey (7th AISES), Schools for Physically Challenged Children showed a sharp decline from upper primary stage to secondary stage of education. Realising this dismal scenario, the DEGSN undertook a study entitled “Evaluation of the Implementation of the Scheme IEDSS in India” which was sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Sources said the earlier scheme of Integrated Education for the Disabled Children (IEDC) was introduced in 1970s and covered children with disabilities at all levels of the school education. This scheme was revised in 2009 as the IEDSS because of two reasons. Firstly, there was a paradigm shift from charity approach to rights approach for persons with disabilites and schools needed to be organised accordingly. Secondly, the special needs of children with disabilities at the elementary stage were being addressed under the umbrella programme of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(SSA). Revision of PLan
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Two-thirds of rural households to be covered under livelihood mission
Jammu, October 2 “Considering the socio-economic conditions in Jammu and Kashmir and the strong commitment to the implementation of the NRLM shown by the state government, it has been considered necessary to implement the NRLM more intensively to reach a saturation level within a period of five years to cover all vulnerable rural households, estimated at two-thirds of the rural households in the state,” a statement of the ministry said. Sources said had the
proposal not been accepted, it would have been difficult to achieve the coverage of all vulnerable rural households with annual allocation of funds only on the basis of poverty ratio of Jammu and Kashmir (5.4 per cent as per National Sample Survey Organisation). As per the approved 12th Plan outlay, the estimated allocation available for Jammu and Kashmir, as per the poverty ratio, would be approximately Rs 110 crore. Keeping in view the larger coverage and the change in the funding pattern proposed, the additional allocation that would have to be provided to Jammu and Kashmir for the current five-year period would be approximately Rs 320.80 crore. Sources added that the state had identified the lack of strong grassroots institutions of the poor women as one of the major constraints in enhancing the livelihood of the rural poor and in accessing their entitlements under different programmes leading to reduction in poverty. It may be mentioned here that restructuring of the Centrally-sponsored Swarn Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna and its renaming as the NRLM, also known as Aajeevika, was approved on June 26, 2010. The framework for implementation of the NRLM was approved by the Union ministry on December 9, 2010, and the scheme was formally launched on June 3, 2011. |
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Gandhi Jayanti celebrated with patriotic fervour in Jammu
Jammu, October 2 Several social and political organisations, including NGOs and educational institutions, celebrated the day with gaiety. The main function was organised at Satwari chowk where people garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. Children presented a cultural event on the occasion. The celebration was also organised at the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) where senior Congress leaders urged the workers to spread Gandhi’s message among the youth. The Awami National Conference (ANC) organised a meeting at the party headquarters where Jammu provincial president Gian Singh spoke on the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the modern era. “He taught us to stand resolutely against fear, to understand the importance of truth and to work for the eradication of poverty, illiteracy and discrimination. He inspired millions to unite for the cause of freedom and independence,” Singh said. He recalled Mahatma Gandhi's contributions to the struggle movement for the achievement of freedom from the colonial yoke, his sustained campaign against social injustice, racism and suppression of the under-privileged sections and his unending pursuit for the establishment of a truly secular and harmonious society. Gandhi Memorial College of Education, (GMEC), Raipur Bantalab, today celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with enthusiasm. A debate competition on “The Gandhian philosophy and its impact on youth” was organised to mark the occasion wherein students from different schools participated. |
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Awareness campaign to fight dengue
Jammu, October 2 Dengue, a vector-borne disease, is on a dangerous growth trajectory, with a high number of cases being reported in the country over the past few months. “It is taking a toll on human lives. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the rise in dengue cases has shot up 30 fold in the past 50 years. Estimates show that globally 50-100 million dengue infections occur every year. According to official figures, more than 22,000 cases of dengue have been recorded in India this year,” said B Mukhopadhyay, Executive Director, VHAI. The “Fight Dengue for Payal” campaign has been launched against the same background. The main activities of the programme includes awareness drives at the Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to educate families about dengue and its prevention, school contact programmes that involve reaching out to children so that they understand the dangers of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and adopt preventive measures. The “hero” of the programme is 12-year-old Payal Samariya from Jaipur. The young child saw her friend suffering from dengue, a painful experience that has inspired her to be part of this campaign.
“It is a disease that can attack anyone. More than 22,000 dengue cases have already been reported in India till August this year,” said Dr PC Bhatnagar, Director, Communicable Diseases, VHAI. Consumers can also dial 1800180181818, a helpline number specifically created for this campaign, and discuss prevention tips of dengue with health experts. The toll-free number will be available to address consumer queries from September 20. |
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display your talent
Jammu, October 2 The second prize was shared by Aproova Jamwal from the Department of Economics, University of Jammu, and Chaman Lal from Shri Vaishno Devi College of Education while the third prize was shared by Sargam Sharma from the Model Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jammu, and Diksha Kumari from Government Women College, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The lone certificate of merit was awarded to Anjusha B Sharma from Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar. The participants presented Dogri, Punjabi and Hindi songs, besides ghazals and folk songs. Nand Kishore Pal, Jatinder Singh and Balbir Chand Beera were the adjudicators for the said event. Prof Kuldeep K Sharma, head, Department of Zoology, was the chief guest on the occasion and distributed prizes amongst the winners. The competition was conducted under the supervision of Dr Sunita Sharma, Department of Economics, the teacher in-charge, of the light vocal (solo) event. Among others, NK Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, JS Tara, Director, Poonch Campus, teacher in-charge from various
colleges and students were also present on the occasion. |
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VDC members being harassed by administration, says BJP
Jammu, October 2 In a statement, Sharma said he visited number of remote areas, including Gulabgarh, Tatta Pani, Masoo, Chashoti, Atholi and Karthai. “The minority community of the area complained of being harassed by the police as well as civil administration after the August 9 riots. It was observed that innocent government employees, students and VDCs members are
being deliberately harassed by the police,” Sharma said. Most of the workers met the state secretary and shared their day-to-day problems. The burning issue which was raised by most of the participants in the meetings was the bad condition of the road from Kishtwar to Gulabgarh and link roads. Sharma warned the state government to fulfil all assurances given to the minorities of Kishtwar like compensation and transfers of police officials who failed to prevent the
attack on the minority community. He sought an immediate attention to the problems of the people residing in the remote areas of Kishtwar like roads and electricity. Dr Gian, Janki Nath, Shashi Pal Badyal, Dev Raj, Ram Kumar accompanied Munish Sharma during this tour. |
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MNS celebrates 88th Raising Day
Jammu, October 2 He also inaugurated the new building of the MNS officers mess. The chief guest was received by Col Leena Kumary R, principal matron and Brig Man Mohan Harjai, Commandant, 166 Military Hospital. The MNS Corps was raised on October 1, 1926. The corps is an integral part of the medical services of the armed forces. It has been at the forefront of medical excellence and has time and again proved its worth, both in peace and war. Long and odd working hours, separation from the family and stressful and demanding working conditions are amongst the difficulties confronted during the discharge of their duties. It forms an important and vital link between the treating doctors and the patients. Lt Gen Hooda appreciated and conveyed satisfaction over the quality and standard of comprehensive health care being provided by this prestigious hospital, whose motto is ‘care with compassion’, to Brig Harjai and Col (MNS) Leena Kumary. He also congratulated the entire staff of MNS Corps on the occasion of their raising day. |
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Youth urged to follow Gandhian ideology
Jammu, October 2 Students of Government Higher
Secondary Bahu Fort recited bhajans and patriotic songs on the occasion.
To commemorate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri,
the Jagriti Oldage Home, Udhampur, organised a function here
today. Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, Yasha Mudgal, who was the chief
guest on the occasion, paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. |
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Illicit liquor recovered
Jammu, October 2 “The police laid a surprise check post at Gharota and intercepted a Chevrolet Tavera bearing registration number JK20-1820. The vehicle was being driven by one Sanjay Kumar of Sole Reasi. He was accompanied by Lalu Kumar. During the search, police recovered 80 pouches (250 ml each) of liquor from their possession,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jammu, Atul Goel said.
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North Zone Badminton Championship
Jammu, October 2 In the quarterfinal of Narang Cup for U-19 boys, reigning champion Delhi stamped its authority beating Jammu and Kashmir 2-0 margin. While in the singles, Delhi’s Amrit trounced J&K’s Divam 21-6, 21-8, in the doubles, the pair of Arush and Utkarsh got better of Satyam and Shantul 21-11, 21-13. Jammu and Kashmir’s Vipun Saini raised some hopes when he thumped Haryana shuttler 2-0 in pre-quarterfinals. However the joy was short lived Saini lost the quarterfinal match to Delhi. Earlier, in the pre-quarterfinal final, Vipul scripted a hard fought 21-17, 21-18 win over his counterpart from Haryana. Meanwhile, last year’s runner-up Haryana
continued its impressive show in the girls’ category beating Himachal Pradesh by 2-0. While Lalita defeated Divya Duggal 21-11, 21-11, the pair of Komal and Lalita pipped Divya and Simran 21-12, 21-9. In another match Chandigarh outclassed Punjab 2-0. |
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Tawi Trekkers celebrate 30th anniversary
Jammu, October 2 Rajan Sharma, sports officer, State Sports Council and Rashid Ahmad, international fencer and a member of the J&K State Sports Council, were the guests of honour. A number of outstanding mountaineers, including Ram Singh, who scaled the Everest and was the Director of the J&K Himalayan Programme, Stanzin Youthog, the first Indian girl to scale Shivling peak and other members who successfully completed basic course in mountaineering were also felicitated. Earlier, Ram Khajuria, general secretary of Tawi Trekkers presented a brief note on the adventure activities being organised by the club. Later, the State Sport Climbing Team, which
was going to participate in the North Zone Sport Climbing Championship at Delhi, was given
a warm send off by the club. |
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RCC, KCC register victory in T20 tournament
Jammu, October 2 Earlier, winning the toss and batting first, RCC sailed on a swashbuckling knock of 80 runs by opening batsman Ishan, to post a formidable total of 183 runs in the stipulated 20 overs, losing 8 wickets in the process. Ishan’s whirlwind knock came off from 45 balls, with the help of five fours and six sixes. Amandeep Singh contributed 46 runs off 24 balls, studded with three boundaries and 4 sixes. Satish and Avinash Jamwal chipped in with 16 runs apiece. For YCC, Rahul was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets while Ravinder, Nittu, Pawandeep and Ajay shared one wicket each. In reply, YCC was skittled out for 34 runs in 10 overs as left arm spinners Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Kumar claimed four and two wickets, respectively. Ishan was adjudged the man of the match. In another match, Khalsa Cricket Club (KCC) overcame the challenge of Singh Cricket Club (SCC), Akhnoor, by 13 runs. Batting first, KCC scored 125 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Virender Singh was the top scorer with 39 runs while Vicky and Raju contributed 17 and 15 runs, respectively. For SCC Akhnoor, Sham Singh Langeh bagged three wickets. In reply, SCC Akhnoor could manage 112 runs in their allotted quota of 20 overs for the loss of nine wickets. Mohit bagged three wickets for KCC while Vickey and Amritpal claimed two wickets each. Vicky was declared the man of the match. The match was officiated by Rajinder Singh and Sandeep Manchanda as umpires while Yogesh Sharma was the scorer. |
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Kathua, Poonch advance in kabaddi tourney
Jammu, October 2 Government Degree College (GDC), Kathua, trounced GDC Reasi by 18 points while GDC Kilotarian outplayed GDC Rajouri by 18 points. In other matches played, GDC Poonch notched up a narrow win over GDC Billawar by a point and PG Department drubbed GDC Udhampur (boys) by 29 points. Meanwhile, New Age College, Phinter, got a walkover against GDC Samba, MAM College got a walkover against GDC Paloura, Trikuta Degree College got a walkover against GDC Bishnah and Commerce College got a walkover against Bhargava Degree College. The matches were officiated by Ankush Gupta, Manpreet Singh, Keshav Singh, Anuradha Bhagat, Anil Kumar, Ankush Singh, and Gagan Kumar. |
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81st anniversary of Indian Air Force
Jammu, October 2 More than 600 Air Force personnel and their families, which included 250 children, participated in the cross-country event. The occasion was also used to create awareness about aerospace safety among the station personnel and their families. The ‘Run for Fun’event was flagged off by Station Commander, Group Captain, DP Hirani. Madhu Hirani, president Air Force Wives Welfare Association (local) gave away prizes to children and ladies, while
the Group Captain distributed prizes among the air warriors. Speaking on the occasion, Group Captain DP Hirani reiterated that such activities foster close bonding, camaraderie and team spirit. Meanwhile, children were also educated on the necessity of proper garbage disposal and the hazards of throwing garbage in the open. |
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Powerlifting team selected
Jammu, October 2 The selection was made on the basis of a day-long competition by a technical panel in presence of general secretary Rajan Jain. The championship is scheduled to be held at Patiala in Punjab. While the men’s team comprised of Latesh, Sonu Ratra, Harpal Singh, Ravinder Kkumar, Happy Langeh, Abhishek Vaid, Sunny Jamwal, Vikramjeet Singh, Gourav Singh Manhas, Bablu, Navjot Singh, Sumit, Nikhil, Rohit Singh, Mukesh, Mohit Mehra, Waqar Paul, Pardeep Singh, Mridual Ghai, Pawan Sharma and Manjeet Singh, the women’s team will see Sunita, Kuljeet Kour, Manjeet Kour, Renu Sharma and Nidhi Sharma in action.
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