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Thursday December 20, 2018 4 DISTRICTS LMD recovers Rs 25,000 as fine from Haryana based firm STATE TIMES NEWS POONCH: Legal Metrology Department (LMD) imposed a fine of Rs.25,000 on the management of Haryana based chocolate manufacturing firm for violating the provisions of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. During inspection at various retail outlets, the team of LMD headed by Assistant Controller Kewal Krishan observed that small packs of chocolates of various denomina- tions were offered for sale to consumers without declaring the month/Year of packingand details of the manufacturer on these packs. Responding to legal notice of LMD, the management of the firm admitted its guilt and pleaded for composition of the case at department level. The Assistant Controller, on assurance from the defaulter of not repeating this malpractice, compounded the case for Rs 25,000. 5 bovines rescued, smuggler flees STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: Police on Wednesday foiled a bovine smuggling by rescuing five bovines, however smuggler managed to escape from the spot. As per the details, acting on a tip off a police team led by Inspector Amit Sangra SHO Police Station Rajbagh estab- lished checkpoint on NH Rajbagh and seized one Mahindra Bolero without registration number carrying five bovines. All the bovines were rescued, however smuggler managed from escape to the spot. A case under section 188 RPC 3/5 PC Act was registered in this regard. 250 pouches of illicit liquor, 100 kgs of Lahan destroyed STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: Excise Department destroyed 250 pouches of illicit liquor, besides 100 kgs of Lahan during different raids carried out against illicit liquor in Excise Range Kathua. On the directions of the Excise Commissioner Talat Parvez Rohella and supervision of Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive), Jammu Syed Muried Hussain Shah the Excise Team Kathua led by ETO Savita Chouhan and Inspectors Arun Kumar and Razi Ahmad along with Sanjeev Kumar, Nitin Sharma and Excise Guards Rajinder Singh, Aqeel Ahmad and Jyoti Prakash Sharma raided the Jakhbar Dhambra, Khokyal, Padyari, Darala and Muthi Khutd areas of Kathua District to arrest the menace of illicit distillation of liquor. In the process 250 pouches of Illicit liquor besides 100 Kgs of Lahan raw material of illicit liquor was recovered by the raiding team from State land and later destroyed on spot. DISCLAIMER “STATE TIMES” does not take responsibility for the contents of the advertisements (Display/Classified) carried in this newspaper. The paper does not endorse the same. Readers are requested to verify the contents on their own before acting there upon.” STATE TIMES NEWS KISHTWAR: To express their resentment over the attitude and failure of police and administration to solve the mystery behind Parihar brothers killing even after passing of more than one and half month time, residents of Tapal Mohalla Kishtwar while holding protest and demonstration at Kishtwar on Tuesday alleged harass- ment especially of women on the pretext of investigation by the police. The residents led by sen- ior National Conference(NC) leader and former Home Minister Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo assembled outside Police Station Kishtwar and held strong protest and demonstration against police and administration for their failure to arrest killers and for unnecessarily harassing the residents of Parihar brother's native place(Tappal Mohalla). While addressing the pro- testers, Kitchloo said that we are cooperating with police but till date nothing has been done. He further said that judicial probe should be held under the sitting High Court Judge. Kitchloo alledged that since the date of incident, res- idents of Tappal Mohalla especially women are being tortured on the basis of suspi- cion by the police as investi- gation is still going on after passing of more than one and half months time. "They tor- tured our mothers and sisters on the pretext of investiga- tion. we will not tolerate this kind of treatment being done by the police." Kitchloo warned police and administration not to harass people especially women of the Tappal Mohalla unneces- sarily, otherwise be ready to face the repurcussions of the public, for which local admin- istration will be responsible. He also assured that as public of the area cooperated with investigating agencies earlier, will cooperate in each and every sphere, if the gen- uine investigation takes place. Protest against police for failure to arrest killers of Parihar brothers NC leader Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo addressing the protesters at Kishtwar. STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: As a part of vari- ous activities planned under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, a painting compe- tition was held on Wednesday at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Rajouri. The painting competition was organised by the District Social Welfare Department Rajouri. The events were organised to promote the message of empowerment of girls, reinforce gender equali- ty and to aware people and students about the effects of the decline in sex ratio. Number of students from 11 schools, both private and gov- ernment participated in the competition and expressed their views through the medi- um of colours. The main motive behind organising such competitions at school level was to encour- age the young students to showcase their talent and depict the current happen- ings through their artwork. While speaking on the occa- sion, DSWO Mohd Naseeb said series of activities are being held across the district to spread the message of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. He said competitions will be organised in urban as well as rural areas to provide a plat- form to raise issues, con- cerns, and challenges faced by girls. Certificates and prizes were also distributed among the winners and the participants. Also present on the occasion were, officials of District Social Welfare Department, Principal of Government Girls Higher Secondary Schools and staff members of the schools par- ticipating in the competi- tions. Students paint to promote message of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ Students displaying paintings during the event at Rajouri. STATE TIMES NEWS UDHAMPUR: The Chief Patron and Founder of National Panthers Party Prof. Bhim Singh was given a rous- ing reception at Ward No. 30 of Udhampur Municipal Council and it's Councillor Jagdish Kumar presided over a meeting welcoming the Panthers Party Chief. The Panthers Party Chief also inaugurated the APJ Abdul Kalam Road in the area giving a clear message that sec- ularism is the shining light that shall lead the nation towards glory and progress from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Khadim Hussein and Bashir Ahmed Salaria (Sr. Red Corss Members) were the Special Guests on the occasion. Prof. Bhim Singh said that light of secularism shall flow from Udhampur to all the cor- ners of J&K and the Panthers Party shall strengthen the bonds of secular society to live in peace and honour. Prof. Bhim Singh while inau- gurating the APJ Abdul Kalam Road in Udhampur sector hoped that message of goodwill, unity and progress shall go to all the corners of the country. Bhugterian Sarpanch Parikshat Singh, former VDO, Purshottam Singh, Youth Leader Anjam Salaria and Anita Thakur, General Secretary-JKNPP were the special Guests of Honour. Bhim Singh inaugurates APJ Abdul Kalam Road Lecture on health, hygiene imparted STATE TIMES NEWS KISHTWAR: With an aim to educate the local populace regarding the importance and relevance of healthy life, army organised a lecture on health and hygiene for the locals of Cherji region, Kishtwar District. The local populace were educated on various issues like the importance of wash- ing hands, drinking clean water and maintaining good personnel hygiene in order to live a healthy life. A total of 28 locals attended the lecture with full zeal and enthusiasm. The locals lauded the initia- tives and expressed hope that such initiatives by the army will give a fillip to general hygiene amongst the people. STATE TIMES NEWS RAMBAN: With a purpose to create awareness of various schemes related to women, J&K State Women Development Corporation (JKSWDC) organised an awareness camp at village Kantha Morh Dalwaha Gool Panchayat Lower Dalwaha, district Ramban on Wednesday. On the occasion, the women folk were made aware about the schemes being implemented by JKSWDC. Mushtaq Ahmed Reshi District Sericulture Officer Ramban was the Chief Guest during the awareness camp. While speaking on the occasion, Ravi Kumar District Manager Women Development Corporation Ramban highlighted various schemes being implemented by Jammu Kashmir State Women's Development Corporation (JKSWDC) which include NMDFC, NBCFDC, NHFDC WEP and edu- cation loan schemes launched by JKWDC for socio- economic upliftment of women. Mushtaq Ahmed Reshi District Sericulture Officer Ramban, in his address requested the women to come forward and take the benefits of the loan schemes provided at nominal rate of interest. He also threw light on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and asked the participants of the camp to generate awareness these schemes at the grass root level. Mohd Aslam Wani, Abdul Rashid social work- er, JKWDC staff members and other promi- nent persons were also present. JKSWDC organises awareness camp STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: District Development Commissioner, Dr Sagar Difode Dattatray on Wednesday flagged off farmers exposure visit from Mini Secretariat, Reasi to Choudhary Sarvan Kumar Agriculture University Palampur where in 15 pro- gressive/ innovative farmers selected from the District Reasi were sent for four days exposure visit to gain expert- ise in latest technology in order to double the farmers income by 2022 and lead other farmers in upgrading their knowledge and skills. While flagging of the group Chief Agriculture Officer Reasi, Onkar Singh Choudhary briefed the farm- ers about the purpose of the visit and hoped that farmers will get information on the latest technology being applied by farmers of the Himachal Pradesh. On the occasion team of officers from Department of Agriculture including District Agriculture Officers, Deputy Project Directors, ATMA, SDAO, Reasi and other officers of the Department were pres- ent. All these activities are basically under taken to boost the production in the District in order to ensure doubling of the farmer's income by 2022. 15 farmers sent on exposure visit DDC Dr Sagar Difode Dattatray flagging off farmers tour from Reasi. STATE TIMES NEWS POONCH: Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) sen- ior leader Ved Mahajan reiter- ated party's stand of equitable growth and development in all the regions of the State and said that the party being part of the government in the State didn't compromise on its core ideology. Addressing peoples' rally in Mandi area of Poonch, organ- ised by Shah Mohammed Tantrey- former MLA, Mahajan said that PDP since its very inception has been pitching for dialogue and rec- onciliation for return of peace in the State and stood in the forefront in ensuring security to the people living in frontier districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Mahajan further asked the people to stand united during the present time of tough ordeals and keep the compos- ite culture of the State intact and alive. "The religious har- mony, tolerance and brother- hood is the most integral part of State's history and no per- son shall be allowed to cause any stir into it. When the entire sub-continent was burning in the flames of hatred, it was Jammu and Kashmir that gave a ray of hope to the entire world," Mahajan said in his address. The PDP leader also asked the people present on the occasion to strengthen the PDP further as the party would always remain in the frontline for tranquil and peaceful Jammu and Kashmir and wouldn't shy away from rendering any sac- rifice for the purpose. Other PDP leaders who spoke on the occasion include Shah Mohammed Tantrey, Shamim Dar, Lala Manzoor, Bilal Makhdomi, Bashir Khaki Akhtar Kirmani, Bashir Kamran, Ajaz Tantray, Shakil Paray, Aslam Tantray, Bashir Tantray Jameel Khan, Taj Numbrdar, Azem Khan, Haji Mohd Akram, Hafiz Rashid, Mohd Latif, Babu Latif, Altaf Naik, Ch Mohd Akbar, Tanvir Dar, Ch Gh. Din, Abdul Jabar. Khurshid Kirmani, Habibulha Naik and Ghulam Nabi Naik. Equitable growth of all regions party's core ideology: PDP Army conducts harmony meet STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: Army organised an amity meeting at village Tarkundi in Rajouri District on Wednesday to enhance contact with people and have better understanding with people. The meeting was attended by a large number of villagers to include the Sarpanch of the village, reli- gious teachers and prominent members of the society. The interaction aimed at spreading awareness amongst the local population about the role of army in nation building and welfare activities being undertaken by the army in the region. The participants appreciated the work under- taken by the army specially in the areas of empowering youth by means of various skill development courses. JK Yateem Foundation holds meet STATE TIMES NEWS BHADARWAH: To elect office bearers, a meeting of Jammu Kashmir Yateem Foundation (JKYF) was held at Bhadarwah. The meeting was organ- ised in presence of Members Ahtsaab Commission JKYF, Dr Tariq and Mohd Ahsaan Rather. Twenty six volunteers of the foundation participat- ed in the meeting, in which Shoket Hayat Malik was re-elected as District Head Volunteer, while Javed Iqbal Qazi was elected as Tehsil Head Volunteer, Rashid Nazir Beg as General Secretary and Yasir Qureshi as Publicity Secretary. STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: Sarpanch Mohd. Sadeeq from Sawani joined BJP in the presence of senior BJP leader and MLC Vibodh Gupta in a public meeting on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Vibodh said that many newly elected Sarpanchs and Panchs joined BJP in the State as they realised that BJP is the only party which is committed to Sabka Sath and Sabka Vikas. He flayed Congress for spreading poi- son of division and said that BJP has stressed on the overall development of coun- try irrespective of religion, caste and creed. MLC said development is our agenda and together we will develop India as one of the most developed and powerful country of the world. Interacting with the local people MLC said that there are various sectors which need tremendous improve- ment in Sawani village. He appealed to Sarpanch and Panchs to reach out to more and more people and address their grievances at priority. He advocated two way com- munication and regular pub- lic meetings as a concrete mantra to achieve better results. Former District President and Vice-chairman Municipality Rajouri Bharat Bhushan Vaid, Panch Nater Khajuria, Mandel Pardhan Sanjay Sharma, Panch Nater Parkash, Panch Sunil Sharma, Panch Mohd Rashid, Panch Jamela Bhegum, Nita Kocher, Ranjeet Singh, Dev Raj Sharma, Ajay Raina, Bachan Kumar, Raiz Hussain, Poonam Sharma, Saleema Akther, Sant Kour, Gurdeep Singh, Fazal Hussain and Mohd Rafiq were also present. Vibodh flays Cong forspreading poison of division MLC Vibodh Gupta addressing the gathering at Rajouri. STATE TIMES NEWS NOWSHERA: During ongoing Ram Katha being held in Shiv Temple Rajal, Nowshera under the aegis of 1008 Mahamandleshwar Santosh Dass Moni Ji, Sadhvi Kishori Dass Ji delivered the religious dis- courses. Sadhvi Ji sensitised the audience that Swami Vishwamitter Ji explained to Raja Dashrath that many Asur including Tadka and others disturb the medita- tion of Sadhus and request- ed to send his sons Shri Ram Chander Ji and Laxman Ji to handle them. Raja Dashrath accepting Vishwamitter Ji's request sent his sons to jungle who killed these trouble creators due to which the Sadhus could peacefully perform their Pooja-Path. The devotees participated in large number for listening to the Pravachans of Sadhvi Ji. Later Prasad was distrib- uted among the devotees. Ram Katha continues in Shiv Temple Rajal STATE TIMES NEWS SUNDERBANI: On the concluding of three day long awareness campaign at Sunderbani the final func- tion was held at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Sunderbani by Regional Outreach Bureau (ROB) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Govt of India, Field Outreach Bureau Rajouri. The theme of today's programme was drug abuse/substance abuse and its ill effects on the soci- ety. The programme was organised in the presence of Girdhari Lal Vice- Principal Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Sunderbani, Romal Singh SHO Sunderbani, Ram Lal performer ROB Jammu, Romesh Kumar Sharma Health Educator SDH Sunderbani and Rajinder Singh Lect. Zoology. Staff members of Govt.Boys Higher Secondary School Sunderbani were also pres- ent. Girdhari Lal urged the stu- dents and the teachers to come forward to help those who are drug addict. Romal Singh SHO Sunderbani in his address said that drug abuse is a curse for the socie- ty it effects the family and social life of human being. He also made the gathering aware about NDPS Act against drug prevention. While speaking on the topic Rajinder Singh Lect. enlightened the students about ill effects of drug abuse on human body. Romesh Kumar Sharma Health edu- cator SDH Sunderbani and Narinder Pal Teacher Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Sunderbani also spoke on the topic. Vijay Matto Incharge FOB Rajouri enlightened the audi- ence about the working and organisation of Regional Outreach Bureau Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Govt of India. Awareness campaign by ROB concludes Winners along with officials during the programme. Vocational training given to 30 youth STATE TIMES NEWS BANIHAL: With an aim to enable the youth to be self employed, army is conducting a 'Mason and Plumbing Course' at Banihal. The course is being con- ducted from Dec 19, 2018 for two weeks. In all 30 youth have so far volun- teered for the course. These youth will be trained on mason and plumbing techniques. Army is continuing with its promise to empower the youth by conducting vari- ous skilled development programmes. The locals applauded the initiative of the army. STATE TIMES NEWS UDHAMPUR: Alleging dis- trict administration and some officers for promoting ex MLAs by inviting them in Govt functions and meet- ings, former MLA and NPP President Balwant Singh Mankotia said that some officers of various depart- ments under the eye of dis- trict administration are pro- moting ex MLAs which is totally against the law and should be stopped forthwith. He blamed that some leaders are trying to hide their plun- ders and officers are trying to promote their political agenda. While addressing a press conference at Udhampur, Mankotia informed that after the dissolution of Assembly there is no existing MLA in the State but some officers are doing contravention of law by inviting them to inau- gurate Govt functions and hold the meetings of various departments which is totally unacceptable. He further said that officers are ignor- ing the developmental issues of general public and busy in promoting some leaders. Mankotia warned of strong protest them if any such complain came in future. Councillor Samnik Bhasin and Chanchal Singh were also present during the press conference. District administration should stop promoting ex-MLAs: Mankotia NPP President Balwant Singh Mankotia briefing media persons. STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu organ- ised training programme on 'Sustainable agriculture and environment protection' for rural development here today at tribal village village Paddar of Thuroo Block in Reasi District. More than 45 farmers of the area par- ticipated in the programme. The programme was organ- ised under the guidance of Associate Director Extension and Incharge of KVKs of SKUAST-J, Dr.R.K.Arora. Dr. Banarsi Lal, scientist initiated the programme elaborated all about the sus- tainable agriculture and environment protection for rural development. He nar- rated that there is dire need to focus on sustainable agri- culture by incorporating eco-friendly agri-tech- niques. The participants asked some quarries to the scientist which were answered satisfactorily. The programme was assisted by Manohar Lal and Md. Iqbal and concluded by Dr. Banarsi Lal with formal vote of thanks. KVK organises farmers training on sustainable agriculture
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Thursday December 20, 20184 DISTRICTSLMD recovers Rs 25,000 as
fine from Haryana based firmSTATE TIMES NEWS
POONCH: Legal Metrology Department (LMD) imposed afine of Rs.25,000 on the management of Haryana basedchocolate manufacturing firm for violating the provisions ofthe Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
During inspection at various retail outlets, the team ofLMD headed by Assistant Controller Kewal Krishanobserved that small packs of chocolates of various denomina-tions were offered for sale to consumers without declaringthe month/Year of packingand details of the manufactureron these packs.
Responding to legal notice of LMD, the management of thefirm admitted its guilt and pleaded for composition of thecase at department level.
The Assistant Controller, on assurance from the defaulterof not repeating this malpractice, compounded the case forRs 25,000.
5 bovines rescued, smuggler flees STATE TIMES NEWS
KATHUA: Police on Wednesday foiled a bovine smugglingby rescuing five bovines, however smuggler managed toescape from the spot.
As per the details, acting on a tip off a police team led byInspector Amit Sangra SHO Police Station Rajbagh estab-lished checkpoint on NH Rajbagh and seized one MahindraBolero without registration number carrying five bovines.All the bovines were rescued, however smuggler managedfrom escape to the spot. A case under section 188 RPC 3/5PC Act was registered in this regard.
250 pouches of illicit liquor, 100 kgsof Lahan destroyed
STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: Excise Department destroyed 250 pouches ofillicit liquor, besides 100 kgs ofLahan during different raidscarried out against illicit liquorin Excise Range Kathua.
On the directions of the ExciseCommissioner Talat ParvezRohella and supervision ofDeputy Excise Commissioner(Executive), Jammu SyedMuried Hussain Shah the ExciseTeam Kathua led by ETO SavitaChouhan and Inspectors ArunKumar and Razi Ahmad alongwith Sanjeev Kumar, Nitin Sharma and Excise GuardsRajinder Singh, Aqeel Ahmad and Jyoti Prakash Sharmaraided the Jakhbar Dhambra, Khokyal, Padyari, Darala andMuthi Khutd areas of Kathua District to arrest the menaceof illicit distillation of liquor.
In the process 250 pouches of Illicit liquor besides 100 Kgsof Lahan raw material of illicit liquor was recovered by theraiding team from State land and later destroyed on spot.
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STATE TIMES NEWS KISHTWAR: To expresstheir resentment over theattitude and failure of policeand administration to solvethe mystery behind Pariharbrothers killing even afterpassing of more than one andhalf month time, residents ofTapal Mohalla Kishtwarwhile holding protest anddemonstration at Kishtwaron Tuesday alleged harass-ment especially of women onthe pretext of investigation bythe police.
The residents led by sen-ior National Conference(NC)leader and former HomeMinister Sajjad AhmadKichloo assembled outsidePolice Station Kishtwar andheld strong protest anddemonstration against policeand administration for theirfailure to arrest killers andfor unnecessarily harassingthe residents of Pariharbrother's native place(TappalMohalla).
While addressing the pro-testers, Kitchloo said that we
are cooperating with policebut till date nothing has beendone. He further said thatjudicial probe should be heldunder the sitting High CourtJudge.
Kitchloo alledged thatsince the date of incident, res-idents of Tappal Mohallaespecially women are beingtortured on the basis of suspi-cion by the police as investi-gation is still going on afterpassing of more than one andhalf months time. "They tor-tured our mothers and sisterson the pretext of investiga-tion. we will not tolerate thiskind of treatment being doneby the police."
Kitchloo warned police andadministration not to harasspeople especially women ofthe Tappal Mohalla unneces-sarily, otherwise be ready toface the repurcussions of thepublic, for which local admin-istration will be responsible.
He also assured that aspublic of the area cooperatedwith investigating agenciesearlier, will cooperate in eachand every sphere, if the gen-uine investigation takesplace.
Protest against police for failure toarrest killers of Parihar brothers
NC leader Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo addressing theprotesters at Kishtwar.
STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: As a part of vari-ous activities planned underBeti Bachao Beti Padhaocampaign, a painting compe-tition was held on Wednesdayat Government Girls HigherSecondary School Rajouri.The painting competition wasorganised by the DistrictSocial Welfare DepartmentRajouri. The events wereorganised to promote themessage of empowerment ofgirls, reinforce gender equali-ty and to aware people andstudents about the effects ofthe decline in sex ratio.Number of students from 11schools, both private and gov-ernment participated in thecompetition and expressedtheir views through the medi-um of colours.
The main motive behindorganising such competitionsat school level was to encour-age the young students to
showcase their talent anddepict the current happen-ings through their artwork.
While speaking on the occa-sion, DSWO Mohd Naseebsaid series of activities arebeing held across the districtto spread the message of BetiBachao, Beti Padhao. Hesaid competitions will beorganised in urban as well asrural areas to provide a plat-form to raise issues, con-
cerns, and challenges facedby girls. Certificates andprizes were also distributedamong the winners and theparticipants. Also present onthe occasion were, officials ofDistrict Social WelfareDepartment, Principal ofGovernment Girls HigherSecondary Schools and staffmembers of the schools par-ticipating in the competi-tions.
Students paint to promote messageof ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’
Students displaying paintings during the event at Rajouri.
STATE TIMES NEWS UDHAMPUR: The ChiefPatron and Founder ofNational Panthers Party Prof.Bhim Singh was given a rous-ing reception at Ward No. 30 ofUdhampur Municipal Counciland it's Councillor JagdishKumar presided over a meetingwelcoming the Panthers PartyChief. The Panthers PartyChief also inaugurated the APJAbdul Kalam Road in the areagiving a clear message that sec-ularism is the shining light thatshall lead the nation towardsglory and progress fromKashmir to Kanyakumari.Khadim Hussein and BashirAhmed Salaria (Sr. Red CorssMembers) were the Special
Guests on the occasion.Prof. Bhim Singh said that
light of secularism shall flowfrom Udhampur to all the cor-ners of J&K and the PanthersParty shall strengthen thebonds of secular society to live inpeace and honour.
Prof. Bhim Singh while inau-gurating the APJ Abdul KalamRoad in Udhampur sectorhoped that message of goodwill,unity and progress shall go to allthe corners of the country.Bhugterian SarpanchParikshat Singh, former VDO,Purshottam Singh, YouthLeader Anjam Salaria andAnita Thakur, GeneralSecretary-JKNPP were thespecial Guests of Honour.
Bhim Singh inauguratesAPJ Abdul Kalam Road
Lecture on health,hygiene imparted STATE TIMES NEWS
KISHTWAR: With an aim toeducate the local populaceregarding the importance andrelevance of healthy life, armyorganised a lecture on healthand hygiene for the locals ofCherji region, KishtwarDistrict.
The local populace wereeducated on various issueslike the importance of wash-ing hands, drinking cleanwater and maintaining goodpersonnel hygiene in order tolive a healthy life. A total of28 locals attended the lecturewith full zeal and enthusiasm.
The locals lauded the initia-tives and expressed hope thatsuch initiatives by the armywill give a fillip to generalhygiene amongst the people.
STATE TIMES NEWS RAMBAN: With a purpose to create awarenessof various schemes related to women, J&KState Women Development Corporation(JKSWDC) organised an awareness camp atvillage Kantha Morh Dalwaha Gool PanchayatLower Dalwaha, district Ramban onWednesday. On the occasion, the women folkwere made aware about the schemes beingimplemented by JKSWDC. Mushtaq AhmedReshi District Sericulture Officer Ramban wasthe Chief Guest during the awareness camp.
While speaking on the occasion, Ravi KumarDistrict Manager Women DevelopmentCorporation Ramban highlighted variousschemes being implemented by Jammu
Kashmir State Women's DevelopmentCorporation (JKSWDC) which includeNMDFC, NBCFDC, NHFDC WEP and edu-cation loan schemes launched by JKWDC forsocio- economic upliftment of women. MushtaqAhmed Reshi District Sericulture OfficerRamban, in his address requested the women tocome forward and take the benefits of the loanschemes provided at nominal rate of interest.He also threw light on Beti Bachao BetiPadhao and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan andasked the participants of the camp to generateawareness these schemes at the grass root level.
Mohd Aslam Wani, Abdul Rashid social work-er, JKWDC staff members and other promi-nent persons were also present.
JKSWDC organises awareness camp
STATE TIMES NEWSREASI: DistrictDevelopment Commissioner,Dr Sagar Difode Dattatrayon Wednesday flagged offfarmers exposure visit fromMini Secretariat, Reasi toChoudhary Sarvan KumarAgriculture UniversityPalampur where in 15 pro-gressive/ innovative farmersselected from the DistrictReasi were sent for four daysexposure visit to gain expert-ise in latest technology inorder to double the farmersincome by 2022 and leadother farmers in upgradingtheir knowledge and skills.
While flagging of the groupChief Agriculture OfficerReasi, Onkar SinghChoudhary briefed the farm-ers about the purpose of thevisit and hoped that farmers
will get information on thelatest technology beingapplied by farmers of theHimachal Pradesh.
On the occasion team ofofficers from Department ofAgriculture includingDistrict AgricultureOfficers, Deputy Project
Directors, ATMA, SDAO,Reasi and other officers ofthe Department were pres-ent. All these activities arebasically under taken toboost the production in theDistrict in order to ensuredoubling of the farmer'sincome by 2022.
15 farmers sent on exposure visit
DDC Dr Sagar Difode Dattatray flagging off farmers tour from Reasi.
STATE TIMES NEWS POONCH: Peoples'Democratic Party (PDP) sen-ior leader Ved Mahajan reiter-ated party's stand of equitablegrowth and development in allthe regions of the State andsaid that the party being partof the government in theState didn't compromise onits core ideology.
Addressing peoples' rally inMandi area of Poonch, organ-ised by Shah MohammedTantrey- former MLA,Mahajan said that PDP sinceits very inception has beenpitching for dialogue and rec-onciliation for return of peacein the State and stood in theforefront in ensuring securityto the people living in frontierdistricts of Jammu and
Kashmir. Mahajan further asked the
people to stand united duringthe present time of toughordeals and keep the compos-ite culture of the State intactand alive. "The religious har-mony, tolerance and brother-hood is the most integral partof State's history and no per-son shall be allowed to causeany stir into it. When theentire sub-continent wasburning in the flames ofhatred, it was Jammu andKashmir that gave a ray ofhope to the entire world,"Mahajan said in his address.
The PDP leaderalso asked the people presenton the occasion to strengthenthe PDP further as the partywould always remain in the
frontline for tranquil andpeaceful Jammu andKashmir and wouldn't shyaway from rendering any sac-rifice for the purpose.
Other PDP leaders whospoke on the occasion includeShah Mohammed Tantrey,Shamim Dar, Lala Manzoor,Bilal Makhdomi, BashirKhaki Akhtar Kirmani,Bashir Kamran, AjazTantray, Shakil Paray,Aslam Tantray, BashirTantray Jameel Khan, TajNumbrdar, Azem Khan,Haji Mohd Akram, HafizRashid, Mohd Latif, BabuLatif, Altaf Naik, Ch MohdAkbar, Tanvir Dar, Ch Gh.Din, Abdul Jabar. KhurshidKirmani, Habibulha Naikand Ghulam Nabi Naik.
Equitable growth of all regionsparty's core ideology: PDP
Army conducts harmony meet
STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: Army organisedan amity meeting at villageTarkundi in Rajouri Districton Wednesday to enhancecontact with people and havebetter understanding withpeople. The meeting wasattended by a large number ofvillagers to include theSarpanch of the village, reli-gious teachers and prominentmembers of the society.
The interaction aimed atspreading awareness amongstthe local population about therole of army in nation buildingand welfare activities beingundertaken by the army in theregion. The participantsappreciated the work under-taken by the army specially inthe areas of empoweringyouth by means of variousskill development courses.
JK Yateem Foundationholds meet
STATE TIMES NEWS BHADARWAH: To electoffice bearers, a meetingof Jammu KashmirYateem Foundation(JKYF) was held atBhadarwah.
The meeting was organ-ised in presence ofMembers AhtsaabCommission JKYF, DrTariq and Mohd AhsaanRather.
Twenty six volunteers ofthe foundation participat-ed in the meeting, in whichShoket Hayat Malik wasre-elected as DistrictHead Volunteer, whileJaved Iqbal Qazi waselected as Tehsil HeadVolunteer, Rashid NazirBeg as General Secretaryand Yasir Qureshi asPublicity Secretary.
STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: SarpanchMohd. Sadeeq from Sawanijoined BJP in the presence ofsenior BJP leader and MLCVibodh Gupta in a publicmeeting on Wednesday.
Speaking on the occasion,Vibodh said that many newlyelected Sarpanchs andPanchs joined BJP in theState as they realised thatBJP is the only party whichis committed to Sabka Sathand Sabka Vikas. He flayedCongress for spreading poi-son of division and said that
BJP has stressed on theoverall development of coun-try irrespective of religion,caste and creed. MLC saiddevelopment is our agendaand together we will developIndia as one of the mostdeveloped and powerfulcountry of the world.
Interacting with the localpeople MLC said that thereare various sectors whichneed tremendous improve-
ment in Sawani village. Heappealed to Sarpanch andPanchs to reach out to moreand more people and addresstheir grievances at priority.He advocated two way com-munication and regular pub-lic meetings as a concretemantra to achieve betterresults.
Former District Presidentand Vice-chairmanMunicipality Rajouri BharatBhushan Vaid, Panch NaterKhajuria, Mandel PardhanSanjay Sharma, PanchNater Parkash, Panch SunilSharma, Panch MohdRashid, Panch JamelaBhegum, Nita Kocher,Ranjeet Singh, Dev RajSharma, Ajay Raina,Bachan Kumar, RaizHussain, Poonam Sharma,Saleema Akther, Sant Kour,Gurdeep Singh, FazalHussain and Mohd Rafiqwere also present.
Vibodh flays Cong for spreading poison of division
MLC Vibodh Gupta addressing the gathering at Rajouri.
STATE TIMES NEWSNOWSHERA: Duringongoing Ram Katha beingheld in Shiv Temple Rajal,Nowshera under the aegis of1008 MahamandleshwarSantosh Dass Moni Ji,Sadhvi Kishori Dass Jidelivered the religious dis-courses.
Sadhvi Ji sensitised theaudience that SwamiVishwamitter Ji explained toRaja Dashrath that manyAsur including Tadka andothers disturb the medita-
tion of Sadhus and request-ed to send his sons Shri RamChander Ji and Laxman Jito handle them.
Raja Dashrath acceptingVishwamitter Ji's requestsent his sons to jungle whokilled these trouble creatorsdue to which the Sadhuscould peacefully performtheir Pooja-Path.
The devotees participatedin large number for listeningto the Pravachans of SadhviJi. Later Prasad was distrib-uted among the devotees.
Ram Katha continues inShiv Temple Rajal
STATE TIMES NEWS SUNDERBANI: On theconcluding of three day longawareness campaign atSunderbani the final func-tion was held at Govt. BoysHigher Secondary SchoolSunderbani by RegionalOutreach Bureau (ROB)Ministry of Information andBroadcasting Govt of India,Field Outreach BureauRajouri. The theme oftoday's programme wasdrug abuse/substance abuseand its ill effects on the soci-ety. The programme wasorganised in the presence ofGirdhari Lal Vice- PrincipalGovt Boys HigherSecondary SchoolSunderbani, Romal Singh
SHO Sunderbani, Ram Lalperformer ROB Jammu,Romesh Kumar SharmaHealth Educator SDHSunderbani and RajinderSingh Lect. Zoology. Staffmembers of Govt.BoysHigher Secondary SchoolSunderbani were also pres-
ent.Girdhari Lal urged the stu-
dents and the teachers tocome forward to help thosewho are drug addict. RomalSingh SHO Sunderbani inhis address said that drugabuse is a curse for the socie-ty it effects the family and
social life of human being.He also made the gatheringaware about NDPS Actagainst drug prevention.
While speaking on thetopic Rajinder Singh Lect.enlightened the studentsabout ill effects of drug abuseon human body. RomeshKumar Sharma Health edu-cator SDH Sunderbani andNarinder Pal Teacher GovtBoys Higher SecondarySchool Sunderbani alsospoke on the topic. VijayMatto Incharge FOBRajouri enlightened the audi-ence about the working andorganisation of RegionalOutreach Bureau Ministry ofInformation andBroadcasting Govt of India.
Awareness campaign by ROB concludes
Winners along with officials during the programme.
Vocational traininggiven to 30 youth STATE TIMES NEWS
BANIHAL: With an aimto enable the youth to beself employed, army isconducting a 'Mason andPlumbing Course' atBanihal. The course is being con-ducted from Dec 19, 2018for two weeks. In all 30youth have so far volun-teered for the course. These youth will betrained on mason andplumbing techniques.Army is continuing withits promise to empower theyouth by conducting vari-ous skilled developmentprogrammes. The localsapplauded the initiative ofthe army.
STATE TIMES NEWS UDHAMPUR: Alleging dis-trict administration andsome officers for promotingex MLAs by inviting them inGovt functions and meet-ings, former MLA and NPPPresident Balwant SinghMankotia said that someofficers of various depart-ments under the eye of dis-
trict administration are pro-moting ex MLAs which istotally against the law andshould be stopped forthwith.He blamed that some leadersare trying to hide their plun-ders and officers are tryingto promote their politicalagenda.
While addressing a pressconference at Udhampur,
Mankotia informed that afterthe dissolution of Assemblythere is no existing MLA inthe State but some officersare doing contravention oflaw by inviting them to inau-gurate Govt functions andhold the meetings of variousdepartments which is totallyunacceptable. He furthersaid that officers are ignor-ing the developmental issuesof general public and busy inpromoting some leaders.
Mankotia warned of strongprotest them if any suchcomplain came in future.Councillor Samnik Bhasinand Chanchal Singh werealso present during the pressconference.
District administration should stop promoting ex-MLAs: Mankotia
NPP President Balwant Singh Mankotia briefing media persons.
STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: Krishi VigyanKendra (KVK), Reasi ofSher-e-Kashmir Universityof Agricultural Sciences andTechnology-Jammu organ-ised training programme on'Sustainable agriculture andenvironment protection' forrural development heretoday at tribal village villagePaddar of Thuroo Block inReasi District. More than45 farmers of the area par-ticipated in the programme.The programme was organ-ised under the guidance ofAssociate DirectorExtension and Incharge ofKVKs of SKUAST-J,
Dr.R.K.Arora. Dr. Banarsi Lal, scientist
initiated the programmeelaborated all about the sus-tainable agriculture andenvironment protection forrural development. He nar-rated that there is dire needto focus on sustainable agri-culture by incorporatingeco-friendly agri-tech-niques. The participantsasked some quarries to thescientist which wereanswered satisfactorily. Theprogramme was assisted byManohar Lal and Md. Iqbaland concluded by Dr.Banarsi Lal with formalvote of thanks.
KVK organises farmers trainingon sustainable agriculture
