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DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2016 (PAGE 7) Various delegations meet DyCM Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Various deputations called on Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh during his sitting at Trikuta Nagar Party Office today and apprised him of the problems of the people. During their interactions with the Dr. Nirmal Singh, prob- lems related to different depart- ments were taken up with him by the people who had thronged the BJP office to have direct talk with him. The problems, as highlighted by the people as well as by the party activists, were immediate- ly taken up by DyCM with con- cerned officials. Dr. Singh, while interacting with the people, said that every Minister of the party has been asked to be available at party headquarter once in a week for direct interaction with the party activists. Not only party activists but the general public is also coming to meet the ministers. Besides a delegation led by State president Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Technocrats Association (JKATA) led by Dr.Surinder Radotra met Deputy CM and submitted a memorandum regarding pending burning issues of VAEAs to him. Dr Radotra discussed differ- ent pending issues like pending salary, inclusion of 7-8-9 years of service as REZ in regular service for old pension benefits, reconsidering of grade pay at per JAEOs and framing of service rules and pending issues. DyCM assured them that for salary and arrears of 2nd and 3rd batch VAEAs the funds will be released soon. Dr. Singh said that regarding inclusion of services as REZ for pensionary benefits he will take up issue with Agriculture Minister. Yudhvir Sethi senior vice president BJP, Mamta Singh VP of the Party and Nariender Singh general secretary BJP were also present at the occasion. A joint delegation of Kashmiri Pandits led by Dr Ramesh Bhat, also met DyCM Dr Singh. They brought into notice the issues concerning the Kashmiri Pandit community in general and the residents of Jagti township and employees of PM package in particular. The issues raised by the delegation were the non functionality of the 40 bed- ded hospital at Jagti and the recurring drinking water prob- lem during the Monsoon. The DyCM immediately contacted Minister of PHE and Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner Jammu and directed the RC to present the status of the hospital as well as the drinking water facility before him. He also directed the RC to personally visit the Jagiti and prepare the status report in order to mitigate the health and drinking water problems for all times to come. The accommodation prob- lem of PM Package employees putting up at Hall Camp was also discussed in detail with Dy Cm in presence of the package employees. The Dy CM asked the package employees to come with all the details pertaining to their place of posting as well as the accommodation needs of them and their families to his office in the coming week. He also took the matter with other officers and assured the employees that the Government is ceased of their genuine problem on account of their security and will take appropriate measures for their accommodation in the Valley before directing them to their duties. He directed them to remain in touch with his office for its final conclusion. Among others present were Ex Corporator Shela Handoo, National Executive Member of Mahilla Morcha BJP. BJPMM holds training workshop, highlights contributions of Pt Deen Dayal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Under party's ongoing training work- shops on the birth centenary year of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay, BJP Training Department organized one day 'Prashikshan Varg' here today. BJP State president & MLA Sat Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh, along with State secretary Sanjay Baru, Mahila Morcha State president Purnima Sharma, Training Department Incharge, Rajeev Charak, Co- Incharge, Subash Bhagat and Purshotam Sharma and Varg Pramukh Monika Khosla, inau- gurated the workshop. It was attended by over 130 women activists drawn from all the dis- tricts of the State. Sat Sharma, in his address, spoke on the life of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay and said that the great leader devoted whole of his life for the cause of the nation and common man. He said that the BJP is in power in 14 states and at the Centre, this has not happened overnight but took decades of consistent efforts of the great patriots like Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay and his successors, who have worked selflessly. He said that such training workshops are important to cope with the developing political scenario of the country. Dr. Nirmal Singh, while addressing the workshop, said that Pt. Deep Dayal Upadhayay himself set an example by his selfless service towards the nation and the party. Organizing such workshops are also tribute to great ideologues like Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay and will prove to be an effective mean of updating the party activists with the noble and uncompromising principles of the party. It will also make Mahila Morcha activists acquainted with the achieve- ments of the government at the Centre and in the State. Rajya Sabha MP, Shamsher Singh Manhas, while speaking on history of BJP, starting from the days of Praja Parishad and Bharatiya Jana Sangh, said that our ancestors in the party plant- ed a sapling, which has now grown into a big tree called Bharatiya Janata Party. BJP State general secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, in one of the sessions, spoke on "Our Principles" and said that BJP works on a set philosophy, which form the base of the organization. He said that non deviation from principles final- ly lead to success. State secretary Rajinder Sharma spoke on Challenges before nation. Prof Virender Gupta, spoke on Integral Humanism. Rajeev Charak spoke on Worker, Working System and personality development. Mahila Morcha State presi- dent Purnima Sharma spoke on achievements of Centre and State Governments and appealed the Morcha activists to highlight the same in their respective areas. IT & Social Media Department Incharge Jaidev Rajwal gave presentation on demonetization and cashless transaction. Proceedings of the work- shop were conduct by Mahila Morcha State general secretary Anju Dogra. Suman to participate in National Art Camp at Kutch Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Suman Gupta, one of the senior and prominent artists of the State has been invited by the Rann Utsav and Marvel Art Gallery to partici- pate in a National Art Camp being organized by them. The camp shall commence on December 20 and culminate on December 24 at great white Rann of Kutch. Some of the most senior artists from different parts of India shall be participat- ing in this Art Camp. Marvel Art Gallery is the first professional art gallery in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), which nurtures and promotes select promising artists and provides them with a platform and expo- sure that helps them create their own mark. Suman Gupta is a recipient of the prestigious National award for his work titled “Blue river and the god of fish” by National Academy of Arts, Lalit Kala academy, New Delhi. His collection has gone with some of the best art collectors and celebrities in India and other part of the world. Kavinder elected representative of Indian region by CPA Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Speaker State Assembly, Kavinder Gupta was today elected as regional representative from Indian region for the term 2016-19 of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) by General Assembly at the closing ceremo- ny of the conference. The Speaker was unani- mously elected by the General Assembly and will succeed MLA, Punjab, Dr. Charnjit Atwal, who held the office for three years starting from 2013. While addressing the Parliamentarians and Legislatures from the participat- ing regions of the globe, Gupta said, "It is indeed a great honour to be elected as regional repre- sentative of our region and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the members for the confi- dence they have shown on me". "On behalf of my region I assure that our region is commit- ted to ensure that the goals which we have set for ourselves are taken forward in a construc- tive manner by way of ensuring good governance, strengthening the democracy and minimizing the human rights violation in our respective regions", he added. The Speaker said that the agenda for the next Commonwealth Parliamentary association (CPA) meet which calls for shared understanding of Parliamentary democracy in over 180 Commonwealth parlia- ments and legislatures, peer to peer learning, opportunity to participate and contribute to the development of best practices and standard setting for Commonwealth parliaments, legislatures and parliamentari- ans will be a real learning worth capturing through the diverse experiences of parliamentarians across the commonwealth nations. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Akhil Bhartiya Mahajan Shiromani Sabha (ABMSS) J&K zone today launched its membership drive for working committee in the State with an aim to uplift the weaker section of Mahajan biradari at the State as well as National level. Addressing a press confer- ence here today, Sham Lal Langer, zonal president (ABMSS), today announced the launch of membership drive for its working committees within State. The aim of launching the membership drive is to provide succour to the widows, destitute and excelling students including providing them aid on quarterly basis whereas as intelligent stu- dents will be provided scholar- ship so as to continue their study without any hindrance. Elaborating on the details of membership drive, Langer averred that each member has to fill a membership form provid- ing his details and particulars. Each member has to submit one time membership fee of Rs 500 with the form. Zonal president further said that the member enrolled will be illegible for constitution of working committees of sabha at district, tehsil, zonal, block and sector level. He appealed for maximum participation of the biradari members in the members drive so that the sabha could work for contribution towards the biradari members at National level. The sabha expressed its resolve to bring all the already existing sabhas working for the welfare of Mahajan biradari under one umbrella for the betterment of the biradari within the State. Others present in the press conference were Aditya Gupta, zonal vice president, Chander Mohan Gupta, zonal secretary, Ravi Rohmetra, zonal joint sec- retary, Yash Pal Gupta, zonal joint secretary, Rajiv K Gupta, zonal treasurer and Arun Gupta press secretary. Sham Lal Langer, zonal president Akhil Bhartiya Mahajan Shiromani Sabha and others during press conference on Saturday. ‘Shades-the Salon’ holds beauty workshop Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17 : Adding another feather to its cap, ‘Shades-the Salon’ held a mega beauty workshop in collabora- tion with Raaga (Cavin Care) to bestow beauty technical knowhow to the women folk. The complete knowhow coun- seling about skin and hair was given by renowned company technician, Miss Asha from Delhi. Counseling was given free of cost where products of Raaga, which were recently launched with much fanfare in Jammu, were demonstrated. Lauding the role of Shades- the salon (Gandhi Nagar), partic- ipants said they were really satis- fied with the products and the way they were demonstrated. Director, Shades-the salon, Amit Mahajan, said more than 50 participants were present which were given skin and hair tips. The response was over- whelming and ‘Shades’ will con- tinue the journey by holding more such events in future also. Management and team of beauticians of ‘Shades- the Salon’ posing for a group photograph. Grand Nagar-Kirtan taken out from Rajouri- Poonch Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: In connec- tion with the 350th Prakash Diwas of Guru Gobind Singh ji, a grand Nagar Kirtan was taken out by Sikh community with great religious enthusiasm from Rajouri- Poonch and Akhnoor areas today. The religious procession was received by Jammu Kashmir State Gurdwara Parbandhak Board and DGPC Jammu at Talab Tillo here this evening. It was organised with the cooperation of DGPC Rajouri and entire Sangat of this area. Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Gurdwara Parbandhak Board TS Wazir told the media that two Nagar Kirtans from Kathua- Samba and Doda - Udhampur belt have already been organized with the cooperation of respec- tive District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committees. They were received in Jammu on December 3 and 10. Several reli- gious functions were held at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Guru Nanak Nagar, Jammu and Gurdwara Kalgidhar Sahib, Rehari in this connection. Today's grand Nagar Kirtan was first received at Domana where TS Wazir (SGPB), Sant Tejwant Singh, Mohinder Singh (DGPC member) along with large number of Sikh religious and social leaders and DGPC Jammu members welcomed the Sangat of Nagar Kirtan comprising of hun- dreds of devotees at Gurdwara Talib Sahib, Talab Tillo, Jammu. A grand `Gurmat Samagam' was organized by Jammu Kashmir Gurdwara Parbandhak Board and DGPC Jammu in which Hazoori Ragi of Sri Darbar Sahib Bhai Kuldeep Singh Ji and other local Jathas recited the Gurbani. Prominent Sikh preacher Bhai Harmeet Singh of Jammu and Dhaddi Jatha of Bhai Amrik Singh of Punjab threw light on the life and achievement of Guru Gobind Singh Ji for Khalsa Panth. BS Tiger, president DGPC Rajouri also addressed the gathering. Wazir thanked the gathering and said that while commemorat- ing this historical occasion the Board have organized different Nagar Kirtan from various dis- tricts of Jammu province to spread the message of Guru Gobind Singh Ji for protection of righteousness and to unite the Sikh community of Jammu and Kashmir on this occasion. He dis- closed that now another Nagar Kirtan from RS Pura, Simbal belt will be received at Gurdwara Guru Nanak Sahib at Chand Nagar Jammu on December 24. Another grand function will be held here on January 5 and Nagtgar Kirtan in Jammu on January 2, 2017. Similarly a seminar is being organized on 26.12.2016 at Zorawar Auditorium University of Jammu in which Prominent Sikh Scholars from various parts of the country will participate. Nagar Kirtan from Rajouri to Jammu being received at Talli Sahib Gurudwara Talab Tillo in Jammu. Deputy CM, Dr Nirmal Singh and BJP State President Sat Sharma at a workshop organised by Party’s Mahila Morcha at Jammu on Saturday. NEXAS takes out candle light march in honour of martyrs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: NEXAS (Sainik School Nagrota Ex- Students' Association) today organized a candle light solidar- ity march in honour of martyrs. Hundreds of Alumni of Sainik School Nagrota and their families were joined by stu- dents, NGOs, Ex-Servicemen and citizens from all walks of life in the solidarity march that was organized to sensitize the society towards the supreme sacrifices made by young offi- cers and men of the armed forces for the dignity, sovereign- ty and integrity of the Country. The march was started with silence from Press Club, Jammu to Balidaan Stambh, emanating the message that the supreme sacrifices of our martyrs should be held in highest reverence and the families of the martyrs should be given utmost respect and honour. The candle march was aimed more pertinently at expressing solidarity with the family of Major Arvind Bazala, a fellow NEXAN, who lost his life in a chopper crash in Sukna, West Bengal on November 30 this year. He achieved martyrdom along with two other officers while coming from a routine sortie. The crash allegedly took place due to technical failure of the 'Cheetah' helicopter. "Our objective is to sensitize the citizens in general towards the sacrifices of soldiers of the armed forces. We also want to sensitize the State Government to consider befitting compensa- tion to the families of these brave hearts at par with other states", said Randhir Singh Bloeria, Chairman of NEXAS. Expressing deep anguish over the martyrdom of young Major Bazala, he regretted that the pre- cious life of a valiant and prom- ising officer was lost to a faulty machine. The march culminated at Balidaan Stambh, where hom- age was paid to the martyrs of Nagrota militant attack, along with Major Bazala and his two fellow officers. The family members of Major Bazala were also honoured by NEXAS. Alumni of Sainik School Nagrota and citizens from all walks of life taking out a solidarity march in honour of martyrs at Jammu. -Excelsior/Rakesh Yudhvir Sethi adopts GHS Pull Tawi Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Assuring full support for overall devel- opment of Government High School, Pull Tawi, State Vice President BJP Yudhvir Sethi today said that the Government schools play pivotal role in universalisation of education and have nurtured best brains in the society. Government institutes are having best human resource talent and students are taught under the able guidance of trained teachers, he added. "It is proud privilege to adopt the school and con- tribute in developing the school into one of the best centres of education in the region", he said while speak- ing at the annual day function of the GHS, Pull Tawi, Zone Gandhi Nagar, here today. He was chief guest at the event and has adopted the school. On the occasion, Yudhvir distributed uniforms among the students and reiterated his commitment towards put- ting in place all required modern education infrastruc- ture in the school. He also committed to provide three numbers of swings and water cooler to the institute. Keeping in view the requirements of the school, Yudhvir promised to get two new classrooms constructed in the premises. Students presented cultur- al programme including skits, dance items and other items. ZEO, Gandhi Nagar along with VC members including Sunil Sharma, Rajesh Dogra, Sushil Sharma, Narendra Aggarwal, Charanjit Singh, Subedar Gurchain Singh besides students and parents attended the annul function. Headmaster Sunita Gupta presented details about vari- ous achievement and activi- ties of the school. She also presented vote of thanks. Yudhvir Sethi and others posing for group photograph. ABMSS launches membership drive * Watch video on www.excelsiornews.com * Watch video on www.excelsiornews.com
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Various delegations meet DyCMExcelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: Variousdeputations called on DeputyChief Minister, Dr. NirmalSingh during his sitting atTrikuta Nagar Party Officetoday and apprised him of theproblems of the people.
During their interactionswith the Dr. Nirmal Singh, prob-lems related to different depart-ments were taken up with himby the people who had throngedthe BJP office to have direct talkwith him.
The problems, as highlightedby the people as well as by theparty activists, were immediate-ly taken up by DyCM with con-cerned officials.
Dr. Singh, while interactingwith the people, said that everyMinister of the party has beenasked to be available at partyheadquarter once in a week fordirect interaction with the partyactivists. Not only party activistsbut the general public is alsocoming to meet the ministers.
Besides a delegation led byState president Jammu andKashmir AgricultureTechnocrats Association(JKATA) led by Dr.SurinderRadotra met Deputy CM andsubmitted a memorandumregarding pending burningissues of VAEAs to him.
Dr Radotra discussed differ-ent pending issues like pendingsalary, inclusion of 7-8-9 yearsof service as REZ in regularservice for old pension benefits,reconsidering of grade pay at perJAEOs and framing of servicerules and pending issues.
DyCM assured them that forsalary and arrears of 2nd and 3rdbatch VAEAs the funds will bereleased soon.
Dr. Singh said that regardinginclusion of services as REZ forpensionary benefits he will takeup issue with AgricultureMinister.
Yudhvir Sethi senior vicepresident BJP, Mamta Singh VPof the Party and Nariender Singhgeneral secretary BJP were alsopresent at the occasion.
A joint delegation ofKashmiri Pandits led by DrRamesh Bhat, also met DyCMDr Singh. They brought intonotice the issues concerning theKashmiri Pandit community ingeneral and the residents of Jagtitownship and employees of PMpackage in particular. The issuesraised by the delegation were thenon functionality of the 40 bed-ded hospital at Jagti and therecurring drinking water prob-lem during the Monsoon.
The DyCM immediatelycontacted Minister of PHE andRelief and Rehabilitation
Commissioner Jammu anddirected the RC to present thestatus of the hospital as well asthe drinking water facilitybefore him. He also directed theRC to personally visit the Jagitiand prepare the status report inorder to mitigate the health anddrinking water problems for alltimes to come.
The accommodation prob-lem of PM Package employeesputting up at Hall Camp wasalso discussed in detail with DyCm in presence of the packageemployees. The Dy CM askedthe package employees to comewith all the details pertaining totheir place of posting as well asthe accommodation needs ofthem and their families to hisoffice in the coming week. Healso took the matter with otherofficers and assured theemployees that theGovernment is ceased of theirgenuine problem on account oftheir security and will takeappropriate measures for theiraccommodation in the Valleybefore directing them to theirduties. He directed them toremain in touch with his officefor its final conclusion.
Among others present wereEx Corporator Shela Handoo,National Executive Member ofMahilla Morcha BJP.
BJPMM holds training workshop,highlights contributions of Pt Deen Dayal
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: Underparty's ongoing training work-shops on the birth centenaryyear of Pt. Deen DayalUpadhayay, BJP TrainingDepartment organized one day'Prashikshan Varg' here today.
BJP State president & MLASat Sharma, Deputy ChiefMinister Dr. Nirmal Singh,along with State secretarySanjay Baru, Mahila MorchaState president PurnimaSharma, Training DepartmentIncharge, Rajeev Charak, Co-Incharge, Subash Bhagat andPurshotam Sharma and VargPramukh Monika Khosla, inau-gurated the workshop. It wasattended by over 130 womenactivists drawn from all the dis-tricts of the State.
Sat Sharma, in his address,spoke on the life of Pt. DeenDayal Upadhayay and said thatthe great leader devoted wholeof his life for the cause of thenation and common man. Hesaid that the BJP is in power in14 states and at the Centre, thishas not happened overnight buttook decades of consistentefforts of the great patriots likePt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay and
his successors, who haveworked selflessly. He said thatsuch training workshops areimportant to cope with thedeveloping political scenario ofthe country.
Dr. Nirmal Singh, whileaddressing the workshop, saidthat Pt. Deep Dayal Upadhayayhimself set an example by hisselfless service towards thenation and the party.Organizing such workshops arealso tribute to great ideologueslike Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayayand will prove to be an effectivemean of updating the partyactivists with the noble anduncompromising principles ofthe party. It will also makeMahila Morcha activistsacquainted with the achieve-ments of the government at theCentre and in the State.
Rajya Sabha MP, ShamsherSingh Manhas, while speakingon history of BJP, starting fromthe days of Praja Parishad andBharatiya Jana Sangh, said thatour ancestors in the party plant-ed a sapling, which has nowgrown into a big tree calledBharatiya Janata Party.
BJP State general secretary(Org.) Ashok Kaul, in one ofthe sessions, spoke on "OurPrinciples" and said that BJPworks on a set philosophy,which form the base of theorganization. He said that nondeviation from principles final-ly lead to success.
State secretary RajinderSharma spoke on Challengesbefore nation.
Prof Virender Gupta, spokeon Integral Humanism.
Rajeev Charak spoke onWorker, Working System andpersonality development.
Mahila Morcha State presi-dent Purnima Sharma spoke onachievements of Centre andState Governments andappealed the Morcha activiststo highlight the same in theirrespective areas.
IT & Social MediaDepartment Incharge JaidevRajwal gave presentation ondemonetization and cashlesstransaction.
Proceedings of the work-shop were conduct by MahilaMorcha State general secretaryAnju Dogra.
Suman to participate in National Art Camp at Kutch
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: SumanGupta, one of the senior and
prominent artistsof the State hasbeen invited bythe Rann Utsavand Marvel ArtGallery to partici-pate in a National
Art Camp being organized bythem.
The camp shall commenceon December 20 and culminateon December 24 at great whiteRann of Kutch. Some of themost senior artists from differentparts of India shall be participat-
ing in this Art Camp. Marvel Art Gallery is the
first professional art gallery inAhmedabad (Gujarat), whichnurtures and promotes selectpromising artists and providesthem with a platform and expo-sure that helps them create theirown mark.
Suman Gupta is a recipientof the prestigious Nationalaward for his work titled “Blueriver and the god of fish” byNational Academy of Arts, LalitKala academy, New Delhi. Hiscollection has gone with some ofthe best art collectors andcelebrities in India and otherpart of the world.
Kavinder elected representativeof Indian region by CPA
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: SpeakerState Assembly, Kavinder Guptawas today elected as regionalrepresentative from Indianregion for the term 2016-19 ofCommonwealth ParliamentaryAssociation (CPA) by GeneralAssembly at the closing ceremo-
ny of the conference.The Speaker was unani-
mously elected by the GeneralAssembly and will succeedMLA, Punjab, Dr. CharnjitAtwal, who held the office forthree years starting from 2013.
While addressing theParliamentarians andLegislatures from the participat-
ing regions of the globe, Guptasaid, "It is indeed a great honourto be elected as regional repre-sentative of our region and Iextend my heartfelt gratitude toall the members for the confi-dence they have shown on me".
"On behalf of my region Iassure that our region is commit-ted to ensure that the goalswhich we have set for ourselvesare taken forward in a construc-tive manner by way of ensuringgood governance, strengtheningthe democracy and minimizingthe human rights violation in ourrespective regions", he added.
The Speaker said that theagenda for the nextCommonwealth Parliamentaryassociation (CPA) meet whichcalls for shared understanding ofParliamentary democracy inover 180 Commonwealth parlia-ments and legislatures, peer topeer learning, opportunity toparticipate and contribute to thedevelopment of best practicesand standard setting forCommonwealth parliaments,legislatures and parliamentari-ans will be a real learning worthcapturing through the diverseexperiences of parliamentariansacross the commonwealthnations.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: AkhilBhartiya Mahajan ShiromaniSabha (ABMSS) J&K zonetoday launched its membershipdrive for working committee inthe State with an aim to upliftthe weaker section of Mahajanbiradari at the State as well asNational level.
Addressing a press confer-ence here today, Sham LalLanger, zonal president(ABMSS), today announced thelaunch of membership drive forits working committees withinState. The aim of launching themembership drive is to provide
succour to the widows, destituteand excelling students includingproviding them aid on quarterlybasis whereas as intelligent stu-dents will be provided scholar-ship so as to continue their studywithout any hindrance.
Elaborating on the details ofmembership drive, Langeraverred that each member has tofill a membership form provid-
ing his details and particulars.Each member has to submit onetime membership fee of Rs 500with the form.
Zonal president further saidthat the member enrolled will beillegible for constitution ofworking committees of sabha atdistrict, tehsil, zonal, block andsector level.
He appealed for maximumparticipation of the biradarimembers in the members driveso that the sabha could work forcontribution towards the biradarimembers at National level. Thesabha expressed its resolve tobring all the already existingsabhas working for the welfareof Mahajan biradari under oneumbrella for the betterment ofthe biradari within the State.
Others present in the pressconference were Aditya Gupta,zonal vice president, ChanderMohan Gupta, zonal secretary,Ravi Rohmetra, zonal joint sec-retary, Yash Pal Gupta, zonaljoint secretary, Rajiv K Gupta,zonal treasurer and Arun Guptapress secretary.
Sham Lal Langer, zonal president Akhil Bhartiya MahajanShiromani Sabha and others during press conference on Saturday.
‘Shades-the Salon’ holds beauty workshop
Excelsior CorrespondentJAMMU, Dec 17 : Adding
another feather to its cap,‘Shades-the Salon’ held a megabeauty workshop in collabora-tion with Raaga (Cavin Care) tobestow beauty technicalknowhow to the women folk.
The complete knowhow coun-seling about skin and hair wasgiven by renowned companytechnician, Miss Asha from Delhi.
Counseling was given free ofcost where products of Raaga,which were recently launched
with much fanfare in Jammu,were demonstrated.
Lauding the role of Shades-the salon (Gandhi Nagar), partic-ipants said they were really satis-fied with the products and theway they were demonstrated.
Director, Shades-the salon,Amit Mahajan, said more than50 participants were presentwhich were given skin and hairtips. The response was over-whelming and ‘Shades’ will con-tinue the journey by holdingmore such events in future also.
Management and team of beauticians of ‘Shades- the Salon’posing for a group photograph.
Grand Nagar-Kirtan taken out from Rajouri- Poonch
Excelsior CorrespondentJAMMU, Dec 17: In connec-
tion with the 350th PrakashDiwas of Guru Gobind Singh ji, agrand Nagar Kirtan was takenout by Sikh community withgreat religious enthusiasm fromRajouri- Poonch and Akhnoorareas today.
The religious procession wasreceived by Jammu KashmirState Gurdwara ParbandhakBoard and DGPC Jammu at TalabTillo here this evening. It wasorganised with the cooperation ofDGPC Rajouri and entire Sangatof this area.
Chairman of Jammu KashmirGurdwara Parbandhak Board TSWazir told the media that twoNagar Kirtans from Kathua-Samba and Doda - Udhampurbelt have already been organizedwith the cooperation of respec-tive District GurdwaraParbandhak Committees. Theywere received in Jammu onDecember 3 and 10. Several reli-gious functions were held atGurdwara Sri Guru Singh SabhaGuru Nanak Nagar, Jammu andGurdwara Kalgidhar Sahib,Rehari in this connection.
Today's grand Nagar Kirtanwas first received at Domanawhere TS Wazir (SGPB), SantTejwant Singh, Mohinder Singh(DGPC member) along with largenumber of Sikh religious andsocial leaders and DGPC Jammumembers welcomed the Sangat ofNagar Kirtan comprising of hun-
dreds of devotees at GurdwaraTalib Sahib, Talab Tillo, Jammu.
A grand `Gurmat Samagam'was organized by Jammu KashmirGurdwara Parbandhak Board andDGPC Jammu in which HazooriRagi of Sri Darbar Sahib BhaiKuldeep Singh Ji and other localJathas recited the Gurbani.Prominent Sikh preacher BhaiHarmeet Singh of Jammu andDhaddi Jatha of Bhai Amrik Singhof Punjab threw light on the lifeand achievement of Guru GobindSingh Ji for Khalsa Panth. BSTiger, president DGPC Rajourialso addressed the gathering.
Wazir thanked the gatheringand said that while commemorat-ing this historical occasion theBoard have organized differentNagar Kirtan from various dis-tricts of Jammu province tospread the message of GuruGobind Singh Ji for protection ofrighteousness and to unite theSikh community of Jammu andKashmir on this occasion. He dis-closed that now another NagarKirtan from RS Pura, Simbal beltwill be received at GurdwaraGuru Nanak Sahib at ChandNagar Jammu on December 24.
Another grand function will beheld here on January 5 and NagtgarKirtan in Jammu on January 2,2017. Similarly a seminar is beingorganized on 26.12.2016 atZorawar Auditorium University ofJammu in which Prominent SikhScholars from various parts of thecountry will participate.
Nagar Kirtan from Rajouri to Jammu being received at TalliSahib Gurudwara Talab Tillo in Jammu.
Deputy CM, Dr Nirmal Singh and BJP State President SatSharma at a workshop organised by Party’s Mahila Morcha atJammu on Saturday.
NEXAS takes out candle lightmarch in honour of martyrs
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: NEXAS(Sainik School Nagrota Ex-Students' Association) todayorganized a candle light solidar-ity march in honour of martyrs.
Hundreds of Alumni ofSainik School Nagrota and theirfamilies were joined by stu-dents, NGOs, Ex-Servicemenand citizens from all walks of
life in the solidarity march thatwas organized to sensitize thesociety towards the supremesacrifices made by young offi-cers and men of the armedforces for the dignity, sovereign-
ty and integrity of the Country.The march was started with
silence from Press Club, Jammuto Balidaan Stambh, emanatingthe message that the supremesacrifices of our martyrs shouldbe held in highest reverence andthe families of the martyrsshould be given utmost respectand honour.
The candle march was aimedmore pertinently at expressingsolidarity with the family of
Major Arvind Bazala, a fellowNEXAN, who lost his life in achopper crash in Sukna, WestBengal on November 30 thisyear. He achieved martyrdomalong with two other officerswhile coming from a routinesortie. The crash allegedly tookplace due to technical failure ofthe 'Cheetah' helicopter.
"Our objective is to sensitizethe citizens in general towards
the sacrifices of soldiers of thearmed forces. We also want tosensitize the State Governmentto consider befitting compensa-tion to the families of thesebrave hearts at par with otherstates", said Randhir SinghBloeria, Chairman of NEXAS.Expressing deep anguish overthe martyrdom of young MajorBazala, he regretted that the pre-cious life of a valiant and prom-ising officer was lost to a faultymachine.
The march culminated atBalidaan Stambh, where hom-age was paid to the martyrs ofNagrota militant attack, alongwith Major Bazala and his twofellow officers. The familymembers of Major Bazala werealso honoured by NEXAS.
Alumni of Sainik School Nagrota and citizens from all walksof life taking out a solidarity march in honour of martyrs atJammu. -Excelsior/Rakesh
Yudhvir Sethi adoptsGHS Pull Tawi
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: Assuringfull support for overall devel-opment of Government HighSchool, Pull Tawi, State VicePresident BJP Yudhvir Sethitoday said that the Governmentschools play pivotal role inuniversalisation of educationand have nurtured best brainsin the society.
Government institutes arehaving best human resourcetalent and students are taughtunder the able guidance oftrained teachers, he added.
"It is proud privilege toadopt the school and con-tribute in developing theschool into one of the bestcentres of education in theregion", he said while speak-ing at the annual day functionof the GHS, Pull Tawi, ZoneGandhi Nagar, here today. Hewas chief guest at the eventand has adopted the school.
On the occasion, Yudhvirdistributed uniforms among
the students and reiteratedhis commitment towards put-ting in place all requiredmodern education infrastruc-ture in the school. He alsocommitted to provide threenumbers of swings and watercooler to the institute.
Keeping in view therequirements of the school,Yudhvir promised to get twonew classrooms constructedin the premises.
Students presented cultur-al programme includingskits, dance items and otheritems.
ZEO, Gandhi Nagar alongwith VC members includingSunil Sharma, Rajesh Dogra,Sushil Sharma, NarendraAggarwal, Charanjit Singh,Subedar Gurchain Singhbesides students and parentsattended the annul function.
Headmaster Sunita Guptapresented details about vari-ous achievement and activi-ties of the school. She alsopresented vote of thanks.
Yudhvir Sethi and others posing for group photograph.
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