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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: The endoscopy machine, which went missing on Tuesday from Super Speciality Hospital, Jammu, was recovered late last night from the concerned doctor’s room. According to Babila Rakwal, chairperson of the committee, which was constituted by the Principal, GMC Jammu, Dr Zaheed Geelani, to shift the Gastro Department and all relat- ed medical equipments to GMC Jammu, the endoscopy machine was recovered late last night from the room of Dr Showket Choudhary. She said many communiqués were sent to Dr Showket Choudhary to come and cooperate and hand over the machine to us but he refused to cooperate, which compelled us to break open the lock of his office room in SSH Jammu, from where the endoscopy machine was recovered. She further said that the con- cerned doctor has already been attached to the office of Principal, GMC Jammu, and as soon as he joins an inquiry will be initiated against him. DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016 (PAGE 7) Naeem directs for starting evening classes on experimental basis Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Minister for Education Naeem Akthar today conducted surprise inspection of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Bazar Qasaban in Upper Gujjar Nagar, here today and took stock of the functioning of the institution . The Minister inspected vari- ous class rooms and interacted with the students. He directed Principal to rationalize the stu- dent staff ratio to provide maxi- mum benefit to the students and asked to ensure that there are maximum 50 students in one section. He also directed for starting evening classes in the school on experimental basis from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily to facilitate the students. Mr Akhtar asked for provid- ing adequate facilities to the stu- dents and directed the concerned to maintain inspection register and other records properly. Interacting with the staff, the Minister stressed upon them to imbibe moral values in the stu- dents, adding that in the mod- ern era, when the world has squeezed as a global village, the students have to face tremen- dous challenges and teachers have to take up this responsibil- ity to nurture and prepare their students in such a way that they achieve success and become an asset to the society and nation . The Principal apprised the Minister that for 410 students enrolled in the School there are 14 Lecturers, 16 Teachers and 6 non teaching staff. He was also informed that 3 schools have also been merged with this Higher Secondary School to provide better facilities to the students. Member Parliament Fayaz Ahmad Mir and Chief Education Officer, Jammu accompanied the Minister dur- ing the visit. JAKFED to provide 150 gas connections to Ladakhi students in Jammu: Dorjay Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Marketing Federation (JAKFED) would provide 150 gas connec- tions through Public Distribution System to the students belonging to Ladakh region, studying in var- ious educational institutions in Jammu. The JAKFED would also set up distribution of gas sale out- lets at different parts of Jammu city and its vicinity area where the Ladakhi students are resid- ing for their convenience. The decision in this regard was taken by the Minister for Cooperatives, Chering Dorjay in a meeting held with the officers of JAKFED and Executive Councillors of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh (LAHDC) here today. Since it was felt that the number of students may vary from time to time, as such it was decided that each student may be provided the facility of indi- vidual connections with two cylinders, with a rider that on completion of their studies in Jammu, they will surrender the connection. All the new connec- tions will, however, be subject to periodical renewal on produc- tion of certificate from the head of the educational institution. The meeting also decided that JAKFED would provide two new connections with dou- ble LPG Cylinder facility in the name of the incharge Ladakhi Girls Hostel, Muthi and Jammu through PDS. However, period- ical renewal condition will not apply in case of the hostel. The meeting was told that for establishing 'key building material stocking depot' in Leh, 2 acre land is required for leas- ing out by the Government besides there is also need of State land of one acre each for setting up of such depot at Nobra and Nyoma. The meeting also informed that there is need of 10 kanal land at Nobra for establishment of a petrol pump. The Minister instructed Managing Director, JAKFED to proceed to Leh for identifying suitable land sites so that the matter would be taken up with the authorities of LAHDC for leasing out the land to establish the said facilities for the conven- ience of people at the earliest. The Minister said Government is also contem- plating to establish cold atmos- phere storage facilities in Ashjipora Anantnag and Meransahib Jammu through JAKFED and instructed Managing Director, JAKFED to formulate the project reports for sanction of funds from NCD for the purpose. Mr Dorjay also asked the concerned authorities to upgrade and renovate warehouse of JAKFED at Gobindsar in Kathua, adding that it would be used for stocking food grains of the Food Corporation of India. BJP State president Sat Sharma and other party leaders at a function at Jammu on Thursday. Sat undertakes cleanliness drive Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: In a pro- gramme, jointly organized by Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and BJP Jammu West district, BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma (C.A), under- took cleanliness drive in Kabir Basti, BC Road, Jammu under "Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday" campaign. He also distributed forms for availing assistance for construction of toilets for the poor people besides making people aware of various welfare schemes launched by PM Narendra Modi. Sat Sharma was also briefed about the problems and needs related to the sanitation and basic amenities in the area. This programme was part of last phase of the nation-wide ten days series, which commenced on Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti and is to conclude on Panchayat Divas falling on April 24. Sat Sharma, while speaking on the occasion, said that the BJP led NDA Government at the Centre has displayed its concern and commitment for the welfare, social and economic upliftment of the scheduled castes and weaker sections and the same is clear from the fact that the Government has kept provisions in budget for welfare schemes in the name of Dr Ambedkar. He said that Dr Ambedkar had fought against injustice in society and stood for equality and dignity and the BJP wants that such leaders should get due respect and honour. Sat Sharma said that different programmes like Samrasta Divas, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, sports events etc. have been organized to highlight the impor- tance of social brotherhood, cleanliness, pollution free envi- ronment, development and wel- fare of villages and providing better facilities similar to those in urban areas with an objective to lessen the gap between urban and rural population. State secretary Sanjay Baru and district President Ayodhya Gupta said that the areas hous- ing the population of SCs and weaker sections need more focus in matters related to devel- opment and sanitation and it is in this context that the BJP has selected such localities for undertaking cleanliness and helping the people in getting benefits for construction of toi- lets etc. JMC Joint Commissioner R S Jamwal, Health Officer Dr Jafar Iqbal, Chief Transport Officer Mohd Talat, BJP leaders Yudhvir Sethi, N D Rajwal, Subash Jandial, Sanjeev Sharma, Prem Gupta, Jaideep Samyal, S. Amrik Singh, Surinder Bhagat, Pardeep Gupta, Puneet Gupta, Akshay Sharma, Jeet Angral, Raj Kumar, Prithvi Raj Duggal and Parshottam Thappa were present on the occa- sion. Similarly, State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, dur- ing his three day touring of Udhampur district, led party activists in organizing programmes under "Gramoday Se Bharat Uday". Officials of M&M Limited and Astro India Automobiles Bari Brahmana launching NuvoSport. M&M launches NuvoSport Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (M&M), India’s leading SUV manufacturer today launched its latest SUV—the NuvoSport, giving a further boost to its leadership position in the SUV segment. With its sporty styling and bold stance, the NuvoSport is the perfect companion to enable an active lifestyle. Launched at Mahindra dealer- ship Astro India Automobile, Bari Brahmana, the NuvoSport starts at an attractive price of Rs 7.52 lakhs (ex-showroom Jammu for N4 vari- ant). Key highlights include its autoshift (AMT) technology, the same New Generation Platform as Scorpio, a 1.5-litre mHawk100 diesel engine that delivers 74.6 kW (100 bhp) of power and best in class torque of 240 Nm, best in class width and height among com- pact SUVs, flexible 5+2 seating, a unique adjustable and reclining 2nd row, plush dual tone interiors, faux leather upholstery, 15.75cm (6.2”) Touchscreen Infotainment System, ABS with EBD and dual airbags available right from the base vari- ant as optional and standard from the mid variant. Speaking at the launch, Jatinder Gupta, Chairman, Vikram Mahajan, Managing Director and Pranav Mehta, Director Astro India said, “Today Mahindra enjoys lead- ership position in the Indian SUV market. We are committed to retaining this leadership through a class-leading product portfolio, which we offer for meeting the entire spectrum of customer aspira- tions at various price points. While our current SUV portfolio is quite comprehensive, we identified a need gap where consumers are looking for a true blue SUV that will enable their active lifestyles. The launch of the NuvoSport with its unique positioning encourages consumers to go out and fulfill their bucket lists in the area of adventure sports. We are confident the NuvoSport will emerge as yet another winner from our stable”. The NuvoSport is available in 6variants N4, N6 and N8 (N6 and N8 are available with optional AMT versions and the N4 will come with optional dual airbags and ABS with EBD). It comes in 6 attractive shades of Molten Red, Rust Orange, Diamond White, Regal Blue, Mist Silver and Fiery Black. NRHM employees meet Bhagat Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: A deputa- tion of NRHM Employees Welfare Association, Jammu, met Health and Medical Education Minister, Bali Bhagat and apprised him about the problems faced by them. The deputation urged the Minister to take measures for framing up of regularisation pol- icy for NRHM employees in a time bound manner. The Minister was apprised about stagnation of incentives for Doctors since 2012, non- availability of incentives to Paramedics and programme management staff and only approx around 25% increase in salary for different categories of NRHM employees during last four years, which has lead to consequent decrease in purchas- ing capacity because of phe- nomenal increase in dearness and requested to give substantial hike in salary and incentives for 2016-17 commensurate with dearness and in consonance with 7th Pay Commission. He was also apprised about the injustice meted out to NRHM employees of the State by not allowing them leave with salary so far. As demand for paid earned leave, maternity leave, medical leave etc was justified by provid- ing the order copies of same, leave with salary, applicable to NRHM employees of other States across India, besides being a vio- lation of fundamental human rights as well, was also brought to the notice of the Health Minister. Minister assured the delega- tion that their demands would be looked into and appropriate action will be taken. SMVDU to organize 2nd NCSC from today Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University is set to organize the 2nd National Case Study Conference (NCSC 2016) from tomorrow to April 24. The Conference is augmented with an exclusive and independent TED talk event (Technology, Entertainment, Design) i.e. TEDx SMVDU on April 23. TEDx is a nonprofit internation- al virtual organization devoted to "Ideas Worth Spreading". The lead- ers from the area of technology, entrepreneurship and innovative designs are provided TED platform to share their achievements and ideas with millions of audiences, live as well as through online. The speakers in the event are the leading social activists, first generation entrepreneurs, innova- tors and scientists as well as renowned researchers from all over the country. Some of the speakers who are going to enlight- en the TEDx SMVDU event are Dr Bhuvnesh Kumar, Director, DIHAR; Babar Afzal, Pashmina Artist; Sawerkar Sharma, researcher and explorer, DBT, SMVDU; Navdeep Singh Gill, entrepreneur, founder Xenon Stack and Ray Farm; Kalpesh Gawali, young entrepreneur and Global Energy Achiever and many others. The Conference shall provide a platform for the dissemination of case methodology as a tool for synergizing the corporate and aca- demia learning process as well as creating a better environment for solving various problems. It is expected that the 2nd National Case study conference would hold a participation of more than 150 delegates with over 50 cases to be presented from April 22 to 24, 2016. Together TEDx SMVDU and NCSC 2016 shall provide a plat- form to the various researchers and practitioners to present their best of the experiences, critical issues as well as generate ideas for the development of the society and mankind. Bhasker Taneja is the curator of TEDx SMVDU and the events are being organized under the supervision of Dr Saurabh and Dr Deepak Jain, School of Business, SMVDU and Dr Varun Kumar Tripathi, coordinator NSS and Director, Department of Philosophy & Culture, SMVDU. The sponsors for the event are J&K Bank, Fairdeal Enterprise, Jammu and SMVDU Technology Business Incubation Centre. Only last 50 tickets for TEDx SMVDU at a rate of INR 1000 are available for sale. Ganga assesses damage to standing wheat crop Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Apr 21: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Prakash Ganga today vis- ited border village of Dag Channi in Ramgarh area in district Samba to assess the damage to standing wheat crop due to short circuit. The Minister was accompa- nied by District Development Commissioner, Sheetal Nanda, SSP Samba Joginder Singh, SDM Vijaypur Rajnish Gupta, Tehsildar Ramgarh J K Sharma and con- cerned officers. It was informed that around 50 kanal of standing wheat crop has been totally damaged due to fire in the fields. Immediately upon noticing the fire, the residents of village informed the Fire Services Department. The spread of fire was controlled and fire tenders managed to douse the flames sav- ing adjoining fields. The Minister expressed his sympathy with the farmers whose crop were damaged in the fire incident. The farmers include Tarsem Lal S/o Sansar Chand, Ashok Kumar S/o Punnu Ram, Rani Devi W/o Pritam Lal, Piyari Devi W/o Bhagwan Dass, Babu Ram S/o Chanchal, Shiv Ram S/o Dheru Ram and Lal Chand S/o Bana Ram, all residents of village Dag Channi. He assured the farm- ers of all possible support from the Government. The Minister directed the DDC to provide financial support to the farmers under the SDRF and Red Cross funds. He also asked the DDC to prepare a detailed report on the incident and submit it to Relief and Rehabilitation Department so that the farmers are provided relief against the loss to their ready wheat crops. Ganga also directed the DDC to ensure that 2 fire tenders are sta- tioned in the area during the har- vesting season, one each at Ramgarh and Avtal villages. Ministers Abdul Haq Khan and Sunil Sharma addressing women gathering at Bishnah on Thursday. SRLM to help in economic empowerment of women: Haq, Sunil Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj and Law & Justice Abdul Haq Khan today visited block Bishnah and inter- acted with the members of Self Help Group (SHG) formed under Jammu and Kashmir State Rural Livelihood Mission (JKSRLM). On the occasion, Minister of State for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Sunil Sharma, Vice Chairman, J&K Advisory Board for Development of Scheduled Castes Bhushan Lal Dogra, Mission Director, JKSRLM Dr. G. N. Qasba were also present. Addressing the gathering, Abdul Haq Khan exhorted upon the participants to avail the ben- efits envisaged under the mis- sion and strive for their econom- ic upliftment. Reviewing the achievements under JKSRLM, the Minister said that this mission envisages reaching out mobilizing and supporting nine lakh rural poor households across 22 districts (143 blocks) in the State. The Minister said that liveli- hood mission mainly focuses on women empowerment, provid- ing them avenues through for- mation of self-help groups for which State Government is pro- viding adequate financial sup- port. ”Women are supported in different sectors including pash- mina weaving, horticulture, handicrafts, agriculture, dairy farming, provision stores, poul- try farming, saffron cultivation, dress making etc” , added the Minister and asked the con- cerned to create requisite awareness among the stakehold- ers. Progress Report of Umeed, Block Bishnah was also launched on the occasion. Highlighting the objectives of JKSRLM, Sunil Sharma said that UMEED initiative is highly beneficial for poverty alleviation in rural areas through capacity building and generating liveli- hood avenues. He further said that the mission will help in economic empowerment of women. He hoped that the Self help group approach will widen the scope of benefit under UMEED. Later the ministers inspects construction works of irrigation tube well being carried under convergence with PHE Department, construction of Nallah under MGNREGA at Chak Lala which will benefit 1500 villagers of Bishnah block. Among others Additional Mission Director, Jammu Kapil Sharma, District Programme Manager Samba, Block Development Officer Bishnah, Executive Engineer RDD, Sapranches, Panches, other offi- cial of various departments and financial institutions also attend- ed the programme. Shif ting of precious items to Srinagar DSS smells conspiracy of destroying cultural heritage of Jammu Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Former Minister and president Dogra Sadar Sabha Gulchain Singh Charak has alleged that there seems to be a deep rooted conspir- acy of destroying the cultural her- itage of Jammu by shifting pre- cious items from Jammu to Kala Kendra Srinagar. Addressing a press conference along with members of Executive Committee of the Sabha here today Mr Charak thanked the general public and various social and cultural organizations for their active participation and coopera- tion in various programmes con- ducted by the Dogra Sadar Sabha in collaboration with the Tourism Department. He also stated that since Dogra Sadar Sabha observes "Save the Birds Day" every year for saving the birds from dying of thirst by providing water to these birds, by hanging the clay pots full of water in & outside the houses and other suitable places, this year it has been decided that "Save the Birds Day" and "Water Conservation Day" shall be observed on May 7. He also disclosed that since the water bodies are being destroyed, water flowing through Nallahs, rivers etc. is being wasted and there is every likelihood that there may be water crises in near future, accordingly it is decided that May 7 shall also be observed as "Water Conservation Day". He said the Sabha felt the need of reviving the old water bodies for the conserva- tion of water particularly in Kandi areas so that ground water is recharged for public use. He further said that a slogan writing competition shall be organized by the Sabha on April 30 wherein, entries for attractive slogan writing about "Water Conservation and Save the Birds Day" shall be invited and three cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. Mr Charak showing his seri- ous concern about the decision of the Govt to shift the precious arti- facts, manuscripts and paintings etc to Srinagar from Kala-Kender Jammu thereby depriving the Jammu province of its rich her- itage, warned the concerned authorities to desist from such attempts as these attempts are very dangerous and fraught with seri- ous consequences. He also appealed to the well meaning peo- ple of the Jammu region to be vig- ilant against such type of deep rooted conspiracy to destroy the cultural heritage of Dugger Pradesh & thwart the evil designs of such anti-Jammu forces at all costs. Dr NK Dogra, Col Karan Singh Jamwal, Prem Sagar Gupta, Ghulam Ahmed Khawaja, Brig (Retd) M S Jamwal, Chhatter Singh and Janak Khajuria were also present. Missing endoscopy machine of SSH recovered Dignitaries witnessing cultural programme. Saraswati Sangeet Kalamandir organizes scintillating cultural prog Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Saraswati Sangeet Kalamandir Jammu organized a scintillating cultural evening at Abhinav Theatre here today. On this occasion, Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Dr. Aziz Hajini was the chief guest while Station Director Radio Kashmir, Jammu, V. K. Sambyal and prominent social and cultural activist, Yudhvir Sethi were the guest of honour. Dr. Hajini assured the man- agement of Saraswati Sangeet Kalamandir, that every possible support will be provided for strengthening their initiative to promote fine arts, music, dance and theatre. Earlier, the programme start- ed with lighting of the ceremo- nial lamp by the dignitaries fol- lowed by a short documentary film on the journey of Saraswati Sangeet Kalamandir. The programme also includ- ed orchestra by Saptak Band, a constituent of the institution. Rag-RAs Dogri Group Dances, Rakesh Group Song choreo- graphed by Supriya Sharma while Indu Bala kept the audi- ence spell bound by presenting “Beti-Bachao, Beti-Padhao” theme in her melodious voic- es. The programme was com- posed by Ravi Sharma. The musicians included Kamal, Sharma, Rakesh Anand, Darbari Lal, Rohit Kumar, Amit Anand, Karan Malhotra, Sumit Sharma and Manmohan. BJP sold Jammu cause for lust of power: Bhalla Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Accusing BJP of having sold its every single slogan and fundamentals for power, former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla today said it had proved that lust knew no bars, no red lines. Accusing the BJP of bartering away the pride and honor of people of Jammu region to satisfy its lust for power, he appealed Jammuites to oppose, expose and depose the BJP’s Juggernaut for its dema- goguery and sheer opportunism. He was addressing a public gather- ing in Gandhi Nagar Constituency today. He said that the 10 months rule of BJP was a grimy tale of failures and betrayals with none of its elect- ed representatives raking up the promised issues of Jammu region. Bhalla making a mention of the tall announcements made by the BJP during elections regarding Empowerment of Jammu, Delimitation of Assembly con- stituencies, end of discrimination against Jammu region and ensur- ing it equitable treatment, issuance of Dogra Certificate to Jammu youth, grant of State Subject rights to West Pak Refuges, abolition of Custodian Department and confer- ment of ownership rights to its occupants, right to vote in Assembly Elections and local bod- ies to WPRs, reservation of 5 seats for PoJK migrants and 3 seats for Kashmir migrants, 33 per cent reservation for women in Assembly, State subject and prop- erty rights to children of daughters of J&K married outside with non state subjects, provision of six per cent vertical reservation to ex-serv- iceman and martyr’s families along with slogan of ‘Ek Nishan, Ek Vidhan’, he regretted that all the said slogans fell flat with hardly any initiative taken by BJP to ensure their incorporation in the Agenda of Alliance. Bhalla slammed BJP for its failure to ensure resolution of the burning issues of Jammu region including roll back of Service Tax on Helicopter services to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine, removal of apprehensions on Jammu AIIMS, announcement of Smart City for Jammu. Congress got the approval for the Refugees Package but BJP wound it up ignoring the aspira- tions of refugees. It was Congress which upgraded medical treatment standard in Jammu by opening Super Specialty Hospital Jammu, 200 bedded Children Hospital at Gandhi Nagar, providing medical staff at districts and sub district hospitals besides upgrading all the district hospitals with latest diag- nostic equipments, said the former Minister. “We even prepared proj- ects to develop tourists spots in Jammu region from Jammu to Poonch and Kathua to Doda but BJP has only spoiled the develop- ment of Jammu,” said Bhalla. PTA holds meet, projects demands Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Provincial Teachers Association (PTA) held a meeting under the chairmanship of its president Avtar Singh. While speaking, Avtar Singh fully endorsed the statement of Abdul Majid Khan, President, All J&K Low Paid Employees Federation with regard to release of 6 per cent DA installment, rais- ing pension of aged pensioners on central pattern and revision of TMA in respect of Durbar move employees. He urged the State Government and concerned authorities to redress other grievances including release of 6 per cent DA installment from January 2016 in cash, enhance medical allowance from Rs 300 to Rs 1000 per month, extend leave encashment benefit to teachers, issue formal orders of adjustment of teachers promoted as masters, end inchargeism in Education Department by issuing formal pro- motion orders, regularize the serv- ices of teachers and employees appointed on adhoc and contractual basis and strict adherence to trans- fer norms. Singh called upon the teachers all over Jammu province to partic- ipate in ensuing May Day Rally and procession being organized by LPEF on April 30 to pay tributes to May Day martyrs and also to high- light the pending issues. Directive to PWD officers Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: Public Works Department (PWD) has issued a circular directing all the officers /officials of the department not to leave their headquarters without seeking proper permission from control- ling officers and not visit the Secretariat premises without proper permission from the con- troller. In case of any personal work, the officer/official should route their grievances through their controlling officers to the Administrative Secretary. Any officer/official found violating circular instructions will be dealt under J&K Employees (Conduct) Rules. Power shut down Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 21: In order to carry out reconductoring of 185 mm sq cable (HT ABC) erection of pole by M/s IRCON International under R-APDRP Project, the power supply to Canal Road, Shakti Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Dogra Mohalla, Lajpat Nagar, Patel Nagar, CID Office, Guest House, Mohinder Nagar, Jewel Chowk, Company Bagh, New Plot, Ambphalla, old Janipur and Tali Morh fed from C-18, C-19 and J-15 feeders will remain affected on April 22 from 10 am to 2 pm. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU Apr 21: The J&K National Conference paid glow- ing tributes to former Minister and senior party leader Bodh Raj Bali on his 13th death anniversary, describing him as a leader par excellence who devoted all his life in service of the people of the State. Leading the party cadre in paying floral tributes to Mr Bali at a function held at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan here this morn- ing, the State vice president Rattan Lal Gupta highlighted the immense contribution of the veteran leader in the develop- ment and progress of Jammu and Kashmir. “A leader of high political acumen, having passion for serving the people, especially poor and down-trodden, Mr Bali has left an indelible mark on the political horizon of the State”, Mr Gupta said while recalling his association with him for decades. He said best tribute to the towering leader will be to strengthen the party at grass root level and make it a vibrant force to satiate the urges and aspira- tions of the people. Paying tributes to Mr Bali, Provincial secretary Sheikh Bashir Ahmed said that the vet- eran leader worked tirelessly in various capacities as a party functionary and senior cabinet minister for people belonging to all walks of life. He said his con- tribution in strengthening National Conference at the grass roots level in Jammu Province remains high point of his politi- cal career. “Mr Bali worked with both Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and Dr Farooq Abdullah and galva- nized the party at all levels”, he added. Several other senior leaders, including Th Kashmira Singh State vice president , Qazi Jalal- Ud- Din Ex-MLA, Babu Ram Pal Ex-MLC, Pardeep Bali, Satwant Kour Dogra Provincial president Women Wing, Abdul Gani Teli, Vijay Lochan, Dharamveer Singh Jamwal, Ch Harron, Amrit Versha, Dilshada Malik and others paid tributes to Late Bodh Raj Bali. They dwelt upon his political career and said his self-less work will continue to inspire generations. NC pays floral tributes to Bodh Raj Bali
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JAMMU, Apr 21: Theendoscopy machine, which wentmissing on Tuesday from SuperSpeciality Hospital, Jammu, wasrecovered late last night fromthe concerned doctor’s room.
According to Babila Rakwal,chairperson of the committee,which was constituted by thePrincipal, GMC Jammu, DrZaheed Geelani, to shift theGastro Department and all relat-ed medical equipments to GMCJammu, the endoscopy machinewas recovered late last night
from the room of Dr ShowketChoudhary.
She said many communiquéswere sent to Dr ShowketChoudhary to come and cooperateand hand over the machine to usbut he refused to cooperate, whichcompelled us to break open thelock of his office room in SSHJammu, from where the endoscopymachine was recovered.
She further said that the con-cerned doctor has already beenattached to the office ofPrincipal, GMC Jammu, and assoon as he joins an inquiry willbe initiated against him.
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Naeem directs for starting evening classes on experimental basis
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JAMMU, Apr 21: Ministerfor Education Naeem Akthartoday conducted surpriseinspection of Government GirlsHigher Secondary School, BazarQasaban in Upper Gujjar Nagar,here today and took stock of thefunctioning of the institution .
The Minister inspected vari-ous class rooms and interactedwith the students. He directedPrincipal to rationalize the stu-dent staff ratio to provide maxi-mum benefit to the students andasked to ensure that there aremaximum 50 students in onesection. He also directed forstarting evening classes in theschool on experimental basisfrom 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily tofacilitate the students.
Mr Akhtar asked for provid-ing adequate facilities to the stu-dents and directed the concernedto maintain inspection registerand other records properly.
Interacting with the staff, theMinister stressed upon them toimbibe moral values in the stu-dents, adding that in the mod-ern era, when the world hassqueezed as a global village, thestudents have to face tremen-dous challenges and teachershave to take up this responsibil-ity to nurture and prepare theirstudents in such a way that theyachieve success and become anasset to the society and nation .
The Principal apprised theMinister that for 410 studentsenrolled in the School there are14 Lecturers, 16 Teachers and 6non teaching staff. He was alsoinformed that 3 schools havealso been merged with thisHigher Secondary School toprovide better facilities to thestudents.
Member Parliament FayazAhmad Mir and ChiefEducation Officer, Jammuaccompanied the Minister dur-ing the visit.
JAKFED to provide 150 gas connections to Ladakhi students in Jammu: DorjayExcelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: The Jammuand Kashmir CooperativeMarketing Federation (JAKFED)would provide 150 gas connec-tions through Public DistributionSystem to the students belongingto Ladakh region, studying in var-ious educational institutions inJammu.
The JAKFED would also setup distribution of gas sale out-lets at different parts of Jammucity and its vicinity area wherethe Ladakhi students are resid-ing for their convenience.
The decision in this regardwas taken by the Minister forCooperatives, Chering Dorjay ina meeting held with the officersof JAKFED and ExecutiveCouncillors of LadakhAutonomous Hill DevelopmentCouncil, Leh (LAHDC) heretoday.
Since it was felt that thenumber of students may varyfrom time to time, as such it wasdecided that each student maybe provided the facility of indi-vidual connections with twocylinders, with a rider that oncompletion of their studies inJammu, they will surrender theconnection. All the new connec-tions will, however, be subjectto periodical renewal on produc-tion of certificate from the headof the educational institution.
The meeting also decidedthat JAKFED would providetwo new connections with dou-ble LPG Cylinder facility in the
name of the incharge LadakhiGirls Hostel, Muthi and Jammuthrough PDS. However, period-ical renewal condition will notapply in case of the hostel.
The meeting was told thatfor establishing 'key buildingmaterial stocking depot' in Leh,2 acre land is required for leas-ing out by the Governmentbesides there is also need ofState land of one acre each forsetting up of such depot atNobra and Nyoma. The meetingalso informed that there is needof 10 kanal land at Nobra forestablishment of a petrol pump.
The Minister instructedManaging Director, JAKFED toproceed to Leh for identifyingsuitable land sites so that thematter would be taken up withthe authorities of LAHDC forleasing out the land to establishthe said facilities for the conven-ience of people at the earliest.
The Minister saidGovernment is also contem-plating to establish cold atmos-phere storage facilities inAshjipora Anantnag andMeransahib Jammu throughJAKFED and instructedManaging Director, JAKFEDto formulate the project reportsfor sanction of funds fromNCD for the purpose.
Mr Dorjay also asked theconcerned authorities to upgradeand renovate warehouse ofJAKFED at Gobindsar inKathua, adding that it would beused for stocking food grains ofthe Food Corporation of India.
BJP State president Sat Sharma and other party leaders at afunction at Jammu on Thursday.
Sat undertakes cleanliness drive Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: In a pro-gramme, jointly organized byJammu Municipal Corporation(JMC) and BJP Jammu Westdistrict, BJP State President &MLA Sat Sharma (C.A), under-took cleanliness drive in KabirBasti, BC Road, Jammu under"Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday"campaign. He also distributedforms for availing assistance forconstruction of toilets for thepoor people besides makingpeople aware of various welfareschemes launched by PMNarendra Modi.
Sat Sharma was also briefedabout the problems and needsrelated to the sanitation andbasic amenities in the area.
This programme was part oflast phase of the nation-wide tendays series, which commencedon Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti andis to conclude on PanchayatDivas falling on April 24.
Sat Sharma, while speakingon the occasion, said that theBJP led NDA Government at theCentre has displayed its concernand commitment for the welfare,social and economic upliftmentof the scheduled castes andweaker sections and the same isclear from the fact that theGovernment has kept provisionsin budget for welfare schemes inthe name of Dr Ambedkar.
He said that Dr Ambedkarhad fought against injustice insociety and stood for equalityand dignity and the BJP wantsthat such leaders should get duerespect and honour.
Sat Sharma said that differentprogrammes like SamrastaDivas, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,sports events etc. have beenorganized to highlight the impor-tance of social brotherhood,cleanliness, pollution free envi-ronment, development and wel-fare of villages and providingbetter facilities similar to thosein urban areas with an objectiveto lessen the gap between urbanand rural population.
State secretary Sanjay Baruand district President AyodhyaGupta said that the areas hous-ing the population of SCs andweaker sections need morefocus in matters related to devel-opment and sanitation and it isin this context that the BJP hasselected such localities forundertaking cleanliness andhelping the people in gettingbenefits for construction of toi-lets etc.
JMC Joint Commissioner R SJamwal, Health Officer Dr JafarIqbal, Chief Transport OfficerMohd Talat, BJP leaders YudhvirSethi, N D Rajwal, Subash Jandial,Sanjeev Sharma, Prem Gupta,Jaideep Samyal, S. Amrik Singh,Surinder Bhagat, Pardeep Gupta,Puneet Gupta, Akshay Sharma,Jeet Angral, Raj Kumar, PrithviRaj Duggal and ParshottamThappa were present on the occa-sion.
Similarly, State GeneralSecretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, dur-ing his three day touring ofUdhampur district, led partyactivists in organizing programmesunder "Gramoday Se BharatUday".
Officials of M&M Limited and Astro India Automobiles BariBrahmana launching NuvoSport.
M&M launches NuvoSportExcelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: Mahindraand Mahindra Limited (M&M),India’s leading SUV manufacturertoday launched its latest SUV—theNuvoSport, giving a further boostto its leadership position in theSUV segment.
With its sporty styling andbold stance, the NuvoSport is theperfect companion to enable anactive lifestyle.
Launched at Mahindra dealer-ship Astro India Automobile, BariBrahmana, the NuvoSport starts atan attractive price of Rs 7.52 lakhs(ex-showroom Jammu for N4 vari-ant).
Key highlights include itsautoshift (AMT) technology, thesame New Generation Platformas Scorpio, a 1.5-litre mHawk100diesel engine that delivers 74.6 kW(100 bhp) of power and best inclass torque of 240 Nm, best inclass width and height among com-pact SUVs, flexible 5+2 seating, aunique adjustable and reclining 2ndrow, plush dual tone interiors, fauxleather upholstery, 15.75cm (6.2”)Touchscreen Infotainment System,ABS with EBD and dual airbagsavailable right from the base vari-ant as optional and standard from
the mid variant.Speaking at the launch, Jatinder
Gupta, Chairman, VikramMahajan, Managing Director andPranav Mehta, Director Astro Indiasaid, “Today Mahindra enjoys lead-ership position in the Indian SUVmarket. We are committed toretaining this leadership through aclass-leading product portfolio,which we offer for meeting theentire spectrum of customer aspira-tions at various price points. Whileour current SUV portfolio is quitecomprehensive, we identified aneed gap where consumers arelooking for a true blue SUV thatwill enable their active lifestyles.The launch of the NuvoSport withits unique positioning encouragesconsumers to go out and fulfill theirbucket lists in the area of adventuresports. We are confident theNuvoSport will emerge as yetanother winner from our stable”.
The NuvoSport is available in6variants N4, N6 and N8 (N6 andN8 are available with optionalAMT versions and the N4 willcome with optional dual airbagsand ABS with EBD). It comes in 6attractive shades of Molten Red,Rust Orange, Diamond White,Regal Blue, Mist Silver and FieryBlack.
NRHM employees meet BhagatExcelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: A deputa-tion of NRHM EmployeesWelfare Association, Jammu,met Health and MedicalEducation Minister, Bali Bhagatand apprised him about theproblems faced by them.
The deputation urged theMinister to take measures forframing up of regularisation pol-icy for NRHM employees in atime bound manner.
The Minister was apprisedabout stagnation of incentivesfor Doctors since 2012, non-availability of incentives toParamedics and programmemanagement staff and onlyapprox around 25% increase insalary for different categories ofNRHM employees during lastfour years, which has lead toconsequent decrease in purchas-
ing capacity because of phe-nomenal increase in dearnessand requested to give substantialhike in salary and incentives for2016-17 commensurate withdearness and in consonance with7th Pay Commission.
He was also apprised aboutthe injustice meted out to NRHMemployees of the State by notallowing them leave with salaryso far. As demand for paid earnedleave, maternity leave, medicalleave etc was justified by provid-ing the order copies of same,leave with salary, applicable toNRHM employees of other Statesacross India, besides being a vio-lation of fundamental humanrights as well, was also brought tothe notice of the Health Minister.
Minister assured the delega-tion that their demands would belooked into and appropriateaction will be taken.
SMVDU to organize 2nd NCSC from today
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: Shri MataVaishno Devi University is set toorganize the 2nd National CaseStudy Conference (NCSC 2016)from tomorrow to April 24.
The Conference is augmentedwith an exclusive and independentTED talk event (Technology,Entertainment, Design) i.e. TEDxSMVDU on April 23.
TEDx is a nonprofit internation-al virtual organization devoted to"Ideas Worth Spreading". The lead-ers from the area of technology,entrepreneurship and innovativedesigns are provided TED platformto share their achievements andideas with millions of audiences,live as well as through online.
The speakers in the event arethe leading social activists, firstgeneration entrepreneurs, innova-tors and scientists as well asrenowned researchers from allover the country. Some of thespeakers who are going to enlight-en the TEDx SMVDU event areDr Bhuvnesh Kumar, Director,DIHAR; Babar Afzal, PashminaArtist; Sawerkar Sharma,researcher and explorer, DBT,SMVDU; Navdeep Singh Gill,entrepreneur, founder XenonStack and Ray Farm; KalpeshGawali, young entrepreneur andGlobal Energy Achiever and manyothers.
The Conference shall providea platform for the dissemination ofcase methodology as a tool forsynergizing the corporate and aca-demia learning process as well ascreating a better environment forsolving various problems.
It is expected that the 2ndNational Case study conferencewould hold a participation of more
than 150 delegates with over 50cases to be presented from April22 to 24, 2016.
Together TEDx SMVDU andNCSC 2016 shall provide a plat-form to the various researchersand practitioners to present theirbest of the experiences, criticalissues as well as generate ideas forthe development of the society andmankind.
Bhasker Taneja is the curatorof TEDx SMVDU and the eventsare being organized under thesupervision of Dr Saurabh and DrDeepak Jain, School of Business,SMVDU and Dr Varun KumarTripathi, coordinator NSS andDirector, Department ofPhilosophy & Culture, SMVDU.
The sponsors for the event areJ&K Bank, Fairdeal Enterprise,Jammu and SMVDU TechnologyBusiness Incubation Centre. Onlylast 50 tickets for TEDx SMVDUat a rate of INR 1000 are availablefor sale.
Ganga assesses damage to standing
wheat cropExcelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Apr 21: Minister forIndustries and Commerce,Chander Prakash Ganga today vis-ited border village of Dag Channiin Ramgarh area in district Sambato assess the damage to standingwheat crop due to short circuit.
The Minister was accompa-nied by District DevelopmentCommissioner, Sheetal Nanda,SSP Samba Joginder Singh, SDMVijaypur Rajnish Gupta, TehsildarRamgarh J K Sharma and con-cerned officers.
It was informed that around 50kanal of standing wheat crop hasbeen totally damaged due to fire inthe fields. Immediately uponnoticing the fire, the residents ofvillage informed the Fire ServicesDepartment. The spread of firewas controlled and fire tendersmanaged to douse the flames sav-ing adjoining fields.
The Minister expressed hissympathy with the farmers whosecrop were damaged in the fireincident. The farmers includeTarsem Lal S/o Sansar Chand,Ashok Kumar S/o Punnu Ram,Rani Devi W/o Pritam Lal, PiyariDevi W/o Bhagwan Dass, BabuRam S/o Chanchal, Shiv Ram S/oDheru Ram and Lal Chand S/oBana Ram, all residents of villageDag Channi. He assured the farm-ers of all possible support from theGovernment.
The Minister directed theDDC to provide financial supportto the farmers under the SDRFand Red Cross funds. He alsoasked the DDC to prepare adetailed report on the incident andsubmit it to Relief andRehabilitation Department so thatthe farmers are provided reliefagainst the loss to their readywheat crops.
Ganga also directed the DDCto ensure that 2 fire tenders are sta-tioned in the area during the har-vesting season, one each atRamgarh and Avtal villages.
Ministers Abdul Haq Khan and Sunil Sharma addressing women gathering at Bishnah onThursday.
SRLM to help in economic empowerment of women: Haq, SunilExcelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: Ministerfor Rural Development &Panchayati Raj and Law &Justice Abdul Haq Khan todayvisited block Bishnah and inter-acted with the members of SelfHelp Group (SHG) formedunder Jammu and Kashmir StateRural Livelihood Mission(JKSRLM).
On the occasion, Minister ofState for Rural Development &Panchayati Raj Sunil Sharma,Vice Chairman, J&K AdvisoryBoard for Development ofScheduled Castes Bhushan LalDogra, Mission Director,JKSRLM Dr. G. N. Qasba werealso present.
Addressing the gathering,Abdul Haq Khan exhorted uponthe participants to avail the ben-efits envisaged under the mis-sion and strive for their econom-ic upliftment.
Reviewing the achievementsunder JKSRLM, the Ministersaid that this mission envisagesreaching out mobilizing andsupporting nine lakh rural poorhouseholds across 22 districts(143 blocks) in the State.
The Minister said that liveli-hood mission mainly focuses onwomen empowerment, provid-ing them avenues through for-mation of self-help groups forwhich State Government is pro-viding adequate financial sup-
port. ”Women are supported indifferent sectors including pash-mina weaving, horticulture,handicrafts, agriculture, dairyfarming, provision stores, poul-try farming, saffron cultivation,dress making etc” , added theMinister and asked the con-cerned to create requisiteawareness among the stakehold-ers.
Progress Report of Umeed,Block Bishnah was alsolaunched on the occasion.
Highlighting the objectivesof JKSRLM, Sunil Sharma saidthat UMEED initiative is highlybeneficial for poverty alleviationin rural areas through capacitybuilding and generating liveli-hood avenues. He further saidthat the mission will help ineconomic empowerment of
women. He hoped that the Selfhelp group approach will widenthe scope of benefit underUMEED.
Later the ministers inspectsconstruction works of irrigationtube well being carried underconvergence with PHEDepartment, construction ofNallah under MGNREGA atChak Lala which will benefit1500 villagers of Bishnahblock.
Among others AdditionalMission Director, Jammu KapilSharma, District ProgrammeManager Samba, BlockDevelopment Officer Bishnah,Executive Engineer RDD,Sapranches, Panches, other offi-cial of various departments andfinancial institutions also attend-ed the programme.
Shifting of precious items to SrinagarDSS smells conspiracy of destroying
cultural heritage of Jammu Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: FormerMinister and president DograSadar Sabha Gulchain SinghCharak has alleged that thereseems to be a deep rooted conspir-acy of destroying the cultural her-itage of Jammu by shifting pre-cious items from Jammu to KalaKendra Srinagar.
Addressing a press conferencealong with members of ExecutiveCommittee of the Sabha heretoday Mr Charak thanked thegeneral public and various socialand cultural organizations for theiractive participation and coopera-tion in various programmes con-ducted by the Dogra Sadar Sabhain collaboration with the TourismDepartment.
He also stated that since DograSadar Sabha observes "Save theBirds Day" every year for savingthe birds from dying of thirst byproviding water to these birds, byhanging the clay pots full of waterin & outside the houses and othersuitable places, this year it hasbeen decided that "Save the BirdsDay" and "Water ConservationDay" shall be observed on May 7.He also disclosed that since thewater bodies are being destroyed,water flowing through Nallahs,rivers etc. is being wasted andthere is every likelihood that theremay be water crises in near future,accordingly it is decided that May7 shall also be observed as "Water
Conservation Day". He said theSabha felt the need of reviving theold water bodies for the conserva-tion of water particularly in Kandiareas so that ground water isrecharged for public use.
He further said that a sloganwriting competition shall beorganized by the Sabha on April30 wherein, entries for attractiveslogan writing about "WaterConservation and Save the BirdsDay" shall be invited and threecash prizes awarded to 1st, 2ndand 3rd positions, respectively.
Mr Charak showing his seri-ous concern about the decision ofthe Govt to shift the precious arti-facts, manuscripts and paintingsetc to Srinagar from Kala-KenderJammu thereby depriving theJammu province of its rich her-itage, warned the concernedauthorities to desist from suchattempts as these attempts are verydangerous and fraught with seri-ous consequences. He alsoappealed to the well meaning peo-ple of the Jammu region to be vig-ilant against such type of deeprooted conspiracy to destroy thecultural heritage of DuggerPradesh & thwart the evil designsof such anti-Jammu forces at allcosts.
Dr NK Dogra, Col KaranSingh Jamwal, Prem Sagar Gupta,Ghulam Ahmed Khawaja, Brig(Retd) M S Jamwal, ChhatterSingh and Janak Khajuria werealso present.
Missing endoscopy machine of SSH recovered
Dignitaries witnessing cultural programme.
Saraswati Sangeet Kalamandirorganizes scintillating cultural prog
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: SaraswatiSangeet Kalamandir Jammuorganized a scintillating culturalevening at Abhinav Theatre heretoday.
On this occasion, SecretaryJ&K Academy of Art, Cultureand Languages, Dr. Aziz Hajiniwas the chief guest while StationDirector Radio Kashmir,Jammu, V. K. Sambyal andprominent social and culturalactivist, Yudhvir Sethi were theguest of honour.
Dr. Hajini assured the man-agement of Saraswati SangeetKalamandir, that every possiblesupport will be provided forstrengthening their initiative topromote fine arts, music, danceand theatre.
Earlier, the programme start-ed with lighting of the ceremo-nial lamp by the dignitaries fol-lowed by a short documentaryfilm on the journey of SaraswatiSangeet Kalamandir.
The programme also includ-ed orchestra by Saptak Band, aconstituent of the institution.Rag-RAs Dogri Group Dances,Rakesh Group Song choreo-graphed by Supriya Sharmawhile Indu Bala kept the audi-ence spell bound by presenting“Beti-Bachao, Beti-Padhao”theme in her melodious voic-es. The programme was com-posed by Ravi Sharma.
The musicians includedKamal, Sharma, Rakesh Anand,Darbari Lal, Rohit Kumar, AmitAnand, Karan Malhotra, SumitSharma and Manmohan.
BJP sold Jammu cause forlust of power: Bhalla
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: AccusingBJP of having sold its every singleslogan and fundamentals forpower, former Minister and seniorCongress leader Raman Bhallatoday said it had proved that lustknew no bars, no red lines.
Accusing the BJP of barteringaway the pride and honor of peopleof Jammu region to satisfy its lustfor power, he appealed Jammuitesto oppose, expose and depose theBJP’s Juggernaut for its dema-goguery and sheer opportunism.He was addressing a public gather-ing in Gandhi Nagar Constituencytoday.
He said that the 10 months ruleof BJP was a grimy tale of failuresand betrayals with none of its elect-ed representatives raking up thepromised issues of Jammu region.
Bhalla making a mention of thetall announcements made by theBJP during elections regardingEmpowerment of Jammu,Delimitation of Assembly con-stituencies, end of discriminationagainst Jammu region and ensur-ing it equitable treatment, issuanceof Dogra Certificate to Jammuyouth, grant of State Subject rightsto West Pak Refuges, abolition ofCustodian Department and confer-ment of ownership rights to itsoccupants, right to vote inAssembly Elections and local bod-ies to WPRs, reservation of 5 seatsfor PoJK migrants and 3 seats forKashmir migrants, 33 per centreservation for women inAssembly, State subject and prop-erty rights to children of daughtersof J&K married outside with nonstate subjects, provision of six percent vertical reservation to ex-serv-iceman and martyr’s familiesalong with slogan of ‘Ek Nishan,Ek Vidhan’, he regretted that all thesaid slogans fell flat with hardlyany initiative taken by BJP toensure their incorporation in the
Agenda of Alliance.Bhalla slammed BJP for its
failure to ensure resolution of theburning issues of Jammu regionincluding roll back of Service Taxon Helicopter services to Shri MataVaishno Devi Ji Shrine, removal ofapprehensions on Jammu AIIMS,announcement of Smart City forJammu. Congress got the approvalfor the Refugees Package but BJPwound it up ignoring the aspira-tions of refugees. It was Congresswhich upgraded medical treatmentstandard in Jammu by openingSuper Specialty Hospital Jammu,200 bedded Children Hospital atGandhi Nagar, providing medicalstaff at districts and sub districthospitals besides upgrading all thedistrict hospitals with latest diag-nostic equipments, said the formerMinister. “We even prepared proj-ects to develop tourists spots inJammu region from Jammu toPoonch and Kathua to Doda butBJP has only spoiled the develop-ment of Jammu,” said Bhalla.
PTA holds meet, projects demandsExcelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: ProvincialTeachers Association (PTA) held ameeting under the chairmanship ofits president Avtar Singh.
While speaking, Avtar Singhfully endorsed the statement ofAbdul Majid Khan, President, AllJ&K Low Paid EmployeesFederation with regard to releaseof 6 per cent DA installment, rais-ing pension of aged pensioners oncentral pattern and revision ofTMA in respect of Durbar moveemployees.
He urged the State Governmentand concerned authorities to redressother grievances including releaseof 6 per cent DA installment from
January 2016 in cash, enhancemedical allowance from Rs 300 toRs 1000 per month, extend leaveencashment benefit to teachers,issue formal orders of adjustmentof teachers promoted as masters,end inchargeism in EducationDepartment by issuing formal pro-motion orders, regularize the serv-ices of teachers and employeesappointed on adhoc and contractualbasis and strict adherence to trans-fer norms.
Singh called upon the teachersall over Jammu province to partic-ipate in ensuing May Day Rallyand procession being organized byLPEF on April 30 to pay tributes toMay Day martyrs and also to high-light the pending issues.
Directive toPWD officersExcelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: PublicWorks Department (PWD) hasissued a circular directing allthe officers /officials of thedepartment not to leave theirheadquarters without seekingproper permission from control-ling officers and not visit theSecretariat premises withoutproper permission from the con-troller.
In case of any personalwork, the officer/official shouldroute their grievances throughtheir controlling officers to theAdministrative Secretary. Anyofficer/official found violatingcircular instructions will bedealt under J&K Employees(Conduct) Rules.
Power shut downExcelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: In orderto carry out reconductoring of185 mm sq cable (HT ABC)erection of pole by M/s IRCONInternational under R-APDRPProject, the power supply toCanal Road, Shakti Nagar,Krishna Nagar, DograMohalla, Lajpat Nagar, PatelNagar, CID Office, GuestHouse, Mohinder Nagar, JewelChowk, Company Bagh, NewPlot, Ambphalla, old Janipurand Tali Morh fed from C-18,C-19 and J-15 feeders willremain affected on April 22from 10 am to 2 pm.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU Apr 21: The J&KNational Conference paid glow-ing tributes to former Ministerand senior party leader BodhRaj Bali on his 13th deathanniversary, describing him as aleader par excellence whodevoted all his life in service ofthe people of the State.
Leading the party cadre inpaying floral tributes to Mr Baliat a function held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here this morn-ing, the State vice presidentRattan Lal Gupta highlightedthe immense contribution of theveteran leader in the develop-ment and progress of Jammuand Kashmir.
“A leader of high politicalacumen, having passion forserving the people, especiallypoor and down-trodden, Mr Balihas left an indelible mark on thepolitical horizon of the State”,Mr Gupta said while recallinghis association with him fordecades.
He said best tribute to thetowering leader will be tostrengthen the party at grass rootlevel and make it a vibrant forceto satiate the urges and aspira-
tions of the people.Paying tributes to Mr Bali,
Provincial secretary SheikhBashir Ahmed said that the vet-eran leader worked tirelessly invarious capacities as a partyfunctionary and senior cabinetminister for people belonging toall walks of life. He said his con-tribution in strengtheningNational Conference at the grassroots level in Jammu Provinceremains high point of his politi-cal career.
“Mr Bali worked with bothSher-e-Kashmir SheikhMohammad Abdullah and DrFarooq Abdullah and galva-nized the party at all levels”, headded.
Several other senior leaders,including Th Kashmira SinghState vice president , Qazi Jalal-Ud- Din Ex-MLA, Babu RamPal Ex-MLC, Pardeep Bali,Satwant Kour Dogra Provincialpresident Women Wing, AbdulGani Teli, Vijay Lochan,Dharamveer Singh Jamwal, ChHarron, Amrit Versha, DilshadaMalik and others paid tributesto Late Bodh Raj Bali. Theydwelt upon his political careerand said his self-less work willcontinue to inspire generations.
NC pays floral tributes to Bodh Raj Bali
