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Ceiling collapses at hospital
Traffic congestion: Govt gets report on mobility plans
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MEd, BEd aspirants feel discriminated against as ‘limited’ seats in DDE at JU
Schoolboy’s murder: Three arrested
Hanging of culprits sought
J&K never witnessed Sachin playing an Int’l in the state
Dist Hospital without anti-rabies drug
73rd Amendment of Panchayati Raj Act can’t be extended to J&K: Minister
‘World Sight Day’ observed
Health centres opened to favour only a few: MLA
Mental health problems on the rise in adults: Doc
Milkmen call off strike
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Ceiling collapses at hospital
Jammu, October 10 Dr Ravinder Ratan Pal, Superintendent GMC, Jammu said, “A portion of the ceiling collapsed at 11.30 this morning. We immediately shifted all the patients to another portion of the emergency ward.” “All patients and staff members are safe and restoration of the ceiling has been started,” he added. Just after the collapse of the ceiling, the emergency ward of GMC was closed for more than two hours and patients and their attendants were sitting outside the hospital. The administration claims they had shifted everything to the old portion of the emergency ward and working of the emergency ward was not affected at all. GMC is the only premier institution for delivery of healthcare in Jammu region. It was started in May 1973 in a temporary building (barracks) as an undergraduate institution with an aim to train 65 medical students for MBBS course per year and for it to serve as referral hospital for Jammu province. |
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Traffic congestion: Govt gets report on mobility plans
Srinagar, October 10 This was revealed by the government in the Legislative Council today in response to a question by Davinder Singh Rana, who had wanted to know if the government was also planning a Metro rail project for the Jammu city like it was planning one for the Srinagar city. “In order to address serious traffic congestion in the capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar, MS RITES Limited was engaged for preparation of Comprehensive Mobility Plans for both the cities in pursuance of a Cabinet decision dated August 26, 2010,” Minister for Planning and Development Ajay Sadhotra told the Upper House. He informed the House that MS RITES furnished draft final report for Srinagar city in May 2012, which was sent to the Administrative Secretaries of the Roads and Buildings and Housing and Urban Development departments for their communication and examination. “The final report of Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Srinagar city has been received in the 3rd week of September 2013 and the same is under consideration for further course of action in the Housing and Urban Development
and Planning departments,” the Minister further said. “The final report for Srinagar city, having financial implication of
Rs 23,644 crore includes light Metro and mini Metro as medium and long-term measures,” Sadhotra said, adding that the draft final report on Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Jammu city also includes Monorail project as medium and long-term measures to address
the traffic congestion in the city. On being asked if the government also plans to have a Metro rail project for the Jammu city as well, the Minister in his written reply, further informed the House that final report in respect of the Jammu city as per the revised Master Plan was expected to be received by the first week of February 2014. “Subsequently, after examining the same, appropriate decision will be taken by the government,” he further added. |
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MEd, BEd aspirants feel discriminated against as ‘limited’ seats in DDE at JU
Jammu, October 10 Comparatively, the University of Kashmir has about 3,600 B Ed seats and 1,200 M Ed seats available through the distance mode, while the University of Jammu has just 500 seats each in both the courses in DDE, which has forced the aspirants to either move out of the state or take administration in a private college to pursue the course. “Both the institutions came into existence in 1969 vide Kashmir and Jammu Universities Act 1969 following bifurcation of the erstwhile University of Jammu and Kashmir. But, there has been a great disparity in the number of seats in M Ed and B Ed courses,” a senior faculty member in Jammu University said. The member said there had been huge demand for both the courses — M Ed and B Ed courses through distance mode, but there were limited seats available for aspirants who have always been forced to either take admission in private institutions or pursue the course from outside
the state. “It is yet another glaring example of sheer discrimination with the people of Jammu. The aspirants are forced to take admission either in private colleges or outside the state due to non-availability of sufficient number of seats. The university authorities should seriously look into the demand of candidates by increasing the number of seats with immediate effect,” Brijesh Sharma, a university
scholar, remarked. Richa Gupta, an M Ed aspirant, remarked, “There has been cut-throat competition not only in the regular course but also in the distance mode. There has been an immediate need for increase in the number of M Ed seats in view of the manifold rise in number of candidates applying for the course”. Official sources said the university had to face severe criticism when it had last time increased the number of B Ed and M Ed seats from 400 to 500 in the DDE. “Serious allegations were levelled against the varsity that the seats were increased to benefit a small group of students but it was not like that. The varsity is seriously contemplating increasing the number of seats from the existing 500 to 1,500 in B Ed and 500 to 1,000 in M Ed through distance mode,” said sources. Prof Mohan Paul Singh Ishar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, said the varsity would increase the number of seats in both the courses from next academic session after following “proper procedure and norms”. |
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Day 2 of strike: Research, class work remain affected at Jammu varsity
Jammu, October 10 The teachers assembled outside the Vice-Chancellor's Secretariat and staged a day-long dharna (sit-in) here, demanding that the university authorities should drop the idea of "hasty implementation" of the UGC's fresh guidelines regarding capping system for the appointments and promotions of teachers. They demanded that the authorities should not table these guidelines for implementation before the University Council — the supreme executive body of the university vested with all administrative and academic powers - scheduled to meet tomorrow. The protesting teachers also tore the copies of UGC-amended regulations 2013 and alleged that the authorities were bent on implementing the capping system in a "secret and deliberate" way to halt the promotions of teachers in the university. They said the guidelines regarding the capping system should have been
discussed within the university and then it should have been taken to the appropriate bodies for its adoption by giving sufficient time to the faculty members to get acquainted and accordingly pursue their teaching and research on the
quality side. "The university is implementing harsher part of the guidelines, forsaking the provisions of the guidelines which are incorporated to provide incentives and give motivation to teachers to constantly raise the bar of efficiency in teaching and research," they alleged. |
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Schoolboy’s murder: Three arrested
Rajouri, October 10 Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rajesh Kumar had yesterday visited the site where the body of the minor was recovered and instructed the police to arrest the culprits as early as possible. The police has conducted several raids at various places and arrested three persons allegedly involved in the case. According to sources, Abid, resident of Bela Colony, Imtyaz and a woman have been arrested and put under an interrogation; one of the accused Nadeem is absconding in this case and the police has launched a manhunt for his arrest. Sources said the police has also recovered some clothes and items from their houses. However, the police has not yet disclosed progress in the case. |
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Hanging of culprits sought
Rajouri, October 10 BUNTA president Abtab Mir said such an incident should not be tolerated and if taken lightly, it will result in a big disaster in future. “We must trace out the culprits and punish them,” Mir said, adding that wards of all university employees are enrolled in various Rajouri schools and the staff has become concerned about their safety and security after the incident. A time-bound magisterial probe was sought. Shock was expressed over the incident and there is a question mark on operations of CCTV cameras in the town. Mir said although Rajouri administration had installed towers and CCTV cameras at various locations, it is surprising that these CCTV cameras are not operational at many areas. He said there is also a non-functional CCTV camera installed at a place where the boy was thrown in a bag. “If it had been made functional, the culprits would have been behind bars,” Malik said.
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J&K never witnessed Sachin playing an Int’l in the state
Jammu, October 10 During the more than two-decade-long cricket career of Sachin Tendulkar, Jammu and Kashmir didn’t host a single international cricket match, which would have allowed him to play in front of people of J&K. It was three decades back in 1983 that Jammu and Kashmir hosted the last international cricket match between India and Australia in Srinagar, but since then, the people of the state have been deprived of this. Jammu city never got the chance to host an international cricket match. “When the entire country celebrated the greatness of Sachin by seeing him playing in stadiums across the country, we, the people of Jammu and Kashmir were unfortunate because we couldn’t hold a single international cricket match in the state due to lack of infrastructure and favourable conditions,” said Ranjeet Kalra, a member of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from J&K. Love and madness of people of Jammu about cricket and Sachin is no less than that in any other part of the country — borne out by the fact that whenever India plays against any country, especially against its arch rival Pakistan, people are glued to their TV sets. And when Sachin was scoring runs, sounds of fire-crackers were getting Jammu into a festive mood. “Sachin will always be remembered as being a gentleman cricketer and his 200th test will be a befitting farewell to this cricketer,” said Kalra. Sachin has remained an inspiration for all including the women cricketers of Jammu and Kashmir. “Sachin has been the prestige of Indian team and inspiration for cricketers all around the world. People have entered team India seeing Sachin playing and have tried to become like him,” said Sakeena
Akhter, cricket coach of University of Kashmir. |
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Dist Hospital without anti-rabies drug
Rajouri, October 10 The dog started its depredation on Thursday afternoon in Naban Mohallah, old city, bus stand and many other areas, where it bit around 20 persons. They went to the District Hospital soon after being bitten, but failed to get any anti-rabies drug. The rabied dog continued his biting spree for hours, attacked children, old-aged persons and women in the old city. However, angry people beat the dog to death by using sticks. Nasleem, Joginder Sharma and Sham were attacked by the dog when they were standing outside their residence. Similarly, schoolchildren and housewives were also targeted by the dog. There was a massive resentment among locals over the increasing dog menace in the city. Despite several meetings and assurance to the people, the Municipal Committee, Rajouri, has failed to protect innocent children and women from dog bites. It was unfortunate that the District Hospital, Rajouri, has completely failed to attend the cases of dog bites because the hospital has no such medicines and anti-rabies drugs. Speaking to The Tribune, the superintendent of the hospital, Dr Arun Sharma said, “We had no stock of the anti-rabies drug in the hospital for a long time, but on request we have taken five anti-rabies injections from the Health Department” The Executive Officer, Municipal Corporation, Rajouri, Parveez Mirza said, “Our hands are tied-up as according to rules, we cannot kill the dog and we have no other equipments to capture mad dogs or to control to increasing population of dogs.” Astonishingly, The mad dog was killed by residents of Rajouri at around 4.30 pm, but unaware of it, the Municipal Committee, in collaboration with other departments, launched the hunt for the dog at about 6 pm. Shoddy Working
The mad dog was killed by residents of Rajouri at around 4.30 pm, but unaware of it, the Municipal Committee, in collaboration with other departments, launched the hunt for the dog at about 6 pm. |
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Committee formed to combat dengue in Jammu city
Jammu, October 10 The minister reviewed districtwise impact of dengue in Jammu region and constituted a committee headed by the Director Health Services with other members from health and other departments concerned as members to combat the disease in the state. He said all possible efforts were being taken by the department to control the disease. He directed all doctors concerned to utilise every resource to control and prevent the disease. He stressed for creating awareness among the masses about the control and prevention of the spread of dengue. He said a team of doctors had also been deputed at the railway station, airport and bus stand. He also impressed upon the chief medical officers (CMOs), block medical officers (BMOs), and medical superintendents to monitor the situation closely and keep him informed about any development. He directed the department concerned to ensure fogging and spray in a routine way to control the disease. Later, he also chaired a monthly meeting to review the physical and financial achievements of Health Department. While reviewing the district and blockwise performance of the health institutions, Khan called upon the health functionaries to explore every possibility to provide
better medicare to the people. He also announced ambulance for Banihal Hospital on the demand of the CMO concerned. Commissioner Secretary Health and Medical Education Gazanfar Hussain, Director Health Services, Jammu, BS Pathnia, Mission Director, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Dr Yash Pal Sharma, Deputy Director Health Baldev Raj Sharma, besides other senior officers of the Health Department attended the meeting. |
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73rd Amendment of Panchayati Raj Act can’t be extended to J&K: Minister
Poonch, September 10 He was addressing a public rally at Poonch today. He said J&K has its own Panchayati Raj Act and almost all provisions of 73rd Amendment Act have been applied. “It has the provision for creation of Halqa Panchayat, Block Development Council and Zila Parishad (District Development Board),” he stated. He said that the state government had taken various measures to strengthen PRIs in the state. Maintaining that the government had already put in place a mechanism for ensuring sustained development of the rural and far-flung areas, Sagar has said remarkable progress has been registered in elevating socio-economic profile of the people. He lauded the role of the rural development department in Poonch for their whole-hearted interest in the implementation of various Central and state-sponsored schemes. Sagar said the people should come forward and avail maximum benefit of the various schemes launched by the government for their welfare. Minister of State for Technical Education, Power, Rural Development, Vikar Rasool said the state government was committed to empower panchayats. He highlighted various developmental steps for the welfare of the people in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the government has initiated honorarium to the PRI members which was an endeavour to strengthen PRIs. Legislators Ajaz Jan, Jenangir Mir, Mushtaq Bukhari were also present on the occasion. Sarpanches Pir Nisar, Ayoob Shabnam, Shafiq Mir and Choudhary Gani also spoke on the occasion. |
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PoK refugees seek implementation of Central financial package
Jammu, October 10 “The Government of India conveyed the approval for the grant of rehabilitation relief of Rs 25000 per family in respect of the displaced persons who did not stay in camps, but it has not been distributed till date,” said Rachhpal Singh Chib, president, POK Refugee Front 1947, 1965, 1971. “We also raised this issue in the meetings of the revenue minister, divisional commissioner, Jammu, and Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, but the PRO Jammu did not bother to start the process of paying the above relief to the non-camp DPS of 1947,” he added. The executive committee of the front has now decided to launch agitation against the dictatorial attitude of the PRO Jammu. Chib said the state government was not bothered to ask the PRO Jammu about his authoritarian actions of disobeying the orders of the state and Central governments. He also informed that a regular dharna would be started in front of the office of the PRO Jammu if he does not act within a week’s time. |
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City pays tributes to ghazal maestro
Jammu, October 10 The talent hunt was organised to pay rich tributes to ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, besides creating awareness among the people to seek their support in bringing up the National Trust Act (NTA) 1999 in Jammu and Kashmir for the welfare of people with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities. As many as 40 participants from different schools, colleges and music institutes took part in the talent hunt event and sung Jagjit's famous ghazals, including "Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar", "Pyar ka Phela Khat", "Chitthi Na Koi Sandesh" and "Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rehe Ho". The competition was adjudged by a panel of experts in the field of ghazals, including Dharmesh Nargotra, a ghazal singer, and tabla maestro Krishan Lal Verma. Hemu Karki, chairperson, Jagjit Fans Club, while speaking on the occasion, said Jagjit Singh had always promoted new artistes. "The Nirvana Academy and Jagjit Fans Club have decided to continue what he started and and our first ghazal talent hunt is one such effort to provide a platform to explore and encourage talent," Kakri said. Nirvana Academy president Hitesh Badyal and Disabled Care Foundation chairperson Umesh Sharma also spoke on the occasion. |
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‘World Sight Day’ observed
Jammu, October 10 Dr Shashi Gupta, principal of GMC&H, was the chief guest on the occasion while Dr Dinesh Gupta, HoD of the department, presided over the function. Many speakers, including Dr Shagufta, Dr Deepti, Dr Tutika, Dr Amit and Dr Nalizer spoke on the occasion and imparted awareness about eyecare techniques among the audience. They said about 90 per cent of blind persons live in low-income countries, whereas older persons, especially women, face barriers to get the necessary eye healthcare. Dr Shashi Gupta, principal of GMC&H, congratulated the team of the Ophthalmology Department for organising an informative programme, adding that such events would prove beneficial in the long run.
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Health centres opened to favour only a few: MLA
Jammu, October 10 In a statement issued here today, Harsh Dev Singh said no rational criteria had been evolved by the state government for establishment of health centres, Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and other health institutions in the state with the result that the remote and far-flung areas of the state were worst affected. He said only surplus centres were opened in cities and towns with ulterior motives, but large scale attachments of doctors and paramedical staff were made to favour the influential and blue-eyed. He said that more than 6,700 posts of doctors, assistant surgeons and paramedical staff were laying vacant in the state but the Health Department had failed to take steps to fill up the same, thus affecting the healthcare system, particularly in the remote areas. |
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Mental health problems on the rise in adults: Doc
Jammu, October 10 "Mental health problems are on the rise in adults and proper diagnosis and treatment of the disorders is necessary," he said. The Dean of Social Sciences, Prof Jigar Mohammed, was also present on the occasion while Dr Poonam Sethi, Chief Medical Officer (CMO),
Gautam Sharma, dentist, health centre, University of Jammu, Head of Psychology Department, Prof Arti Bakhshi, other faculty.
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Milkmen call off strike
Jammu, October 10 The dairy farms, located within city and its suburbs, witnessed a heavy rush of the people since early morning. “We have called off our strike after a meeting with the district administration. The milk supply will resume in all parts of Jammu city from tomorrow,” said Jameel Chowdhary, president, Doodhi Gujjar Association.
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