Thursday January 31, 20194 DISTRICTS

Woman among two killed in mishaps STATE TIMES NEWS

VIJAYPUR: A woman among two persons were killed inseparate mishaps in Vijaypur on Wednesday.

As per the details, Santosh Devi, wife of Parveen Kumarresident of Vijaypur who was working as Anganwari work-er, was hit by a bus resulting into injuries and was shifted tohospital where doctors declared her as brought dead. Policehas taken cognisance in the matter and started investiga-tion.

Meanwhile, Dhani Ram, resident of Majatlta who wascrossing the railway track came under the train near GurahMorh, Vijaypur and was crushed to death. Police has takencognisance in the matter and started investigation.

One charred to death, 2 injured in fire STATE TIMES NEWS

KATRA: An employee of an eatery was charred to deathwhile two others got injuries after a fire broke out in aDhaba at Bhavan in Katra.

As per the details, a fire broke out in Shop No- 59 locatedat Bhavan at Vaishno Devi Shrine due to short-circuitresulting into death of one of the employee and injuries totwo others. On seeing flames coming out of the shop, localsinformed the fire department which doused the fire andshifted trio to the hospital. The injured were under treat-ment in the hospital. The deceased has been identified asRajesh Singh, resident of Devigarh while the injured wereRavi Singh and Sikander Singh. In the preliminary investi-gation, it was found that fire broke out due to short-circuit.Police has registered a case in this regard and started inves-tigation.

Closure of school: DM Udhampurseeks report from CEO

STATE TIMES NEWSUDHAMPUR: District Magistrate, Udhampur RavinderKumar has directed the Chief Education Officer Udhampurto look into the complaint about Government PrimarySchool Takki Education Zone Ghordi Khass west panchayatof District Udhampur being closed for the last two months.

A News agency had carried a story on the closure of saidschool recently.

The District Magistrate has said that action has warrant-ed under rules will be taken against the defaulters once thereport from CEO is received.

Drug peddler nabbed with ChittaSTATE TIMES NEWS

UDHAMPUR: Police on Wednesday arrested a drug peddlerand recovered 6 gm contraband substance (Chitta) from hispossession near Fire Station, Udhampur.

Giving details, SSP Udhampur Rajiv Pandey said that ona basis on a reliable input, a Police party led by SHOUdhampur Sanjeev Chib under the supervision of Dy. SP, ZS Wani laid a surprise naka near fire station and caught onesuspect person, who tried to escape. The said person wastaken into custody and during his search, Police recovered 6gm of contraband substance (chitta) from his possession.The accused, identified as Kuldeep Sharma Saroori, son ofOm Parkash resident of Jakheni, Talab Udhampur wasarrested and a case vide FIR No. 33/2019 under section8/21/22 NDPS Act was registered against him.

STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: In view of theupcoming MahashivratriMela-2019, a meeting washeld under the chairmanshipof District DevelopmentCommissioner, Dr SagarDattatray Doifode to reviewarrangements for the fair tobe organised at Shiv KhoriShrine, Reasi.

The DDC discussed indetail the arrangementsbeing put in place for thereligious event with the dis-trict officers, social workersand prominent citizens ofthe district. He informedthat around 2 lakh devoteesare expected to throng theshrine in the 3-day holy fairwhich will be conducted

from 3rd to 5th of March,2019.

The meeting reviewedarrangements like sanita-tion, traffic plans, medicalfacilities, cultural pro-grammes, cloak room facili-ty, security, water supplyetc. It was decided thatNodal Officers will beappointed for monitoring ofthe 3-day festival.

Those present at the meet-ing included ADDC,Ramesh Chander; DySP,Nikhil Gogna; ACR, VivekPuri; Tehsildar Pouni, RajBaru and others.

Later DC visited the sitefor the upcoming vegetablemarket to be raised at 7kanal land at village Mari-B,

in the outskirts of Reasitown.

On the occasion, the DCinteracted with the localfarmers and prominent citi-zens and exhorted uponthem to optimally utilize thisvegetable market for furtherraising their financial sta-tus. "Once operational, thissite will prove to be a boonfor local fruit-vegetablegrowers", he asserted.

It was informed that thelocal farmers produceorganic vegetables whichhave a huge market andonce the site is developed asa market place, it will pro-vide meeting place for localfarmers and importers fromJammu and other districts.

STATE TIMES NEWS KISHTWAR: Continuingtheir struggle, a large num-ber of National HealthMission (NHM) employeesunder the banner of AllJ&K NHM EmployeesAssociation Jammu divisionheld a protest and observedcomplete pen down strike on17th day at Kishtwar,demanding regularisation oftheir services at the earliest,failing which the NHMemployees will boycott ensu-ing Pulse PolioImmunization campaign.Amidst cold wave, a numberof NHM employees gath-ered outside the DistrictHospital Kishtwar andraised slogans against theGovernment for ignoringtheir demands.

Speaking on the occasion,leader of NHM employees,said that the aim of holdingthe protest is to press theState Government as well asconcerned authorities forfulfilling the genuinedemands of NHM employ-ees which have not been

conceded so far. "We will notgive up till our services areregularized," they added.

The protesters urged theGovernor to personallyintervene into the matterand frame a draft policy forregularization of NHMemployees.

Shiv Khori Mela from March 3,arrangements reviewed

DDC Dr Sagar Dattatray Doifode chairing a meeting at Reasi.

NHM employees continue strike,warn to boycott PPI campaign

NHM employees staging protest at Kishtwar.

STATE TIMES NEWSBISHNAH: MLC RameshArora on Wednesday visitedoffice of a NGO, Third EyeAnti Crime Team atBishnah. Chairman ShamLal Gupta was also presenton the occasion and high-lighted various issues regard-ing development of town.

MLC Ramesh Arora said,"Development is always my

first priority and in this con-nection streets of Bishnahhave been constructed andremaining will also be com-pleted as the earliest." Guptaappreciated the steps initiat-ed by MLC Ramesh Arorafor development of the town.

Darvinder, Rakesh Kumar,Tushar, Niketan and Rajeshwere also present on theoccasion.

Development always mypriority: MLC Arora

MLC Ramesh Arora during visit to NGO, Third Eye AntiCrime in Bishnah.

Army interacts withSarpanchs, PanchsSTATE TIMES NEWS

REASI: To strengthen thebond between local populaceand Army, regular interac-tions have been organised bythe Army. Continuing thetrend, an interaction wasorganised with Sarpanchsand Panchs at Samote. Theaim of the interaction was todiscuss measures ensuringpeace and tranquility in theregion.

The event was attended by13 Sarpanchs and 18 Panchsfrom Chakalsalta and adjoin-ing areas of Rajouri district.The meeting was aimed toaddress various issues relat-ed to development in thearea, problems faced by localpopulace and works done bythe Army to sustain peacebesides improving quality ofliving of the local populace.Sarpanchs, Panchs and otherprominent civiliansexpressed their sincerethanks and applauded thesupport provided by Army inall spheres.

STATE TIMES NEWS KATRA: Dr Ram Prakash,Faculty, School of Physics,Shri Mata VaishnoDevi University(SMVDU), Katradelivered an invitedtalk on topic, 'XPSa n dPhotoluminescencestudy of ?-Al2O3phosphor' in theInternational conference onApplied Physics andMathematics (ICAPM-2019)", January 21-23,2019 held at ChulalongkornUniversity, Bangkok,Thailand.

The technical session waschaired by Prof RatchatinC h a n c h r o e n ,Chaulanolgkorn University,Thailand. The conferencewas focused on area of

applied Physics andMathematics. The confer-ence witnessed participation

from various coun-tries includingJapan, Russia,Taiwan, Thailand,India, Malaysia,and others. Duringthe conference, DrRam Prakash got

an opportunity to interactwith academicians, scien-tists and researchers fromvarious institutes ofInternational level. Dr. RamPrakash expressed his grat-itude to the Vice Chancellor,SMVDU, Dr. Sanjeev Jainfor his guidance and moti-vation. Dr Ram Prakashalso thanked SMVDU forproviding him necessaryfinancial support throughPDA.

SMVDU faculty deliversinvited talk at Thailand

STATE TIMES NEWSBHADARWAH : Formerminister and seniorCongress leader,Mohammad Sharief Niazalleged that Doda district,particularly Bhadarwahconstituency has beenignored by the Governor inrespect of sanctioning 40new colleges in the State.

Niaz said that there anumber of areas in Dodadistrict and particularly inBhadarwah constituencywhere a college is the need ofhour. "Students in thoseareas are suffering a lot andare unable to get higherstudy due to absence of col-leges," he said.

Niaz further said that inBhadarwah Constituency,there are some far flungareas where due to financialproblems, people are unableto send their wards to otherareas for further studies.

Niaz alleged that ignoringDistrict Doda particularlyBhadarwah constituency,while sanctioning 40 newcolleges in the State, isinjustice with the studentswho are unable to continuetheir study outside theirlocality.

Niaz asked the Governorto review the order and con-sider other genuine areas aswell, where college a collegeis the need of hour.

Niaz rues discrimination withBhadarwah on granting college

GDC Akhnoor holds lectureon financial schemes

STATE TIMES NEWS AKHNOOR: CommerceDepartment of GDC Akhnoorin collaboration with SBIAkhnoor organised a lectureon 'Financial InvestmentSchemes' for faculty members.B L Sharma, Senior BranchManager talked about variousinvestment schemes includingretirement plans, SBI LifeInsurance plans, Endowmentplans besides otherInvestment Plans. The pro-gramme was coordinated byProf Sonia Bhau , HODCommerce. In addition to this'Mann ki Baat-Pariksha PeCharcha' session was alsoorganised in the Seminar Hallof college for students, wherestudents listened to the PrimeMinister, Narendra Modi.

STATE TIMES NEWS NOWSHERA: Tributeswere paid to Father of theNation, Mahatma Gandhion his Death Anniversaryat the Girls HigherSecondary SchoolNowshera. Speaking on theoccasion, Principal, AnilGujral asked students tofollow the path shown bygreat leader. A two-minutesilent was also observed onthe occasion.

HIRANAGAR: To paytributes to 'Father of theNation' Mahatma Gandhion 71th death anniversary,Congress organised a func-tion at Hiranagar, whichwas attended by the formerMLC Subash ChanderGupta along with a largenumber of workers, whopaid floral tributes to thegreat leader. Those present

on the occasion includedYugal Kishore Bali, AnantRam Dogra, Ajeet Kumar,Parveen Bhagat, RameshKundel, Swarn Singh, SunilKumar and Mukesh Kumar.

DODA: DistrictDevelopment CommissionerDoda Anshul Garg, alongwith other senior officersobserved two-minute silence

to pay homage to MahatmaGandhi, on his MartyrdomDay, and other martyrs whosacrificed their lives for lib-erating the nation fromBritish tyranny. ACRDilmir Choudhary, CPODODA Parshotam Kumar,Deputy DEO Haroon Naikand other officials were alsopresent on the occasion.

Rich tributes paid to Father of Nation

Congress leader Subash Gupta and others paying tributesto Mahatma Gandhi at Hiranagar.

STATE TIMES NEWSRAMBAN: To strengthenpolice-public relations andfor better output in preven-tion and detection of crime, aPolice-public meeting wasconvened held by Mohd RafiGiri, SDPO Gool andIncharge Police PostSangaldan, SI SumeetSharma under the supervi-sion of Sanjay Parihar, AddlSP Ramban and overallsupervision of AnitaSharma, SSP Ramban. Themeeting was attended by anumber of respectables, civilsociety members, MarketAssociation members,Sarpanchs, Panchs andother stakeholders of thearea.

On the occasion, partici-pants raised various issuesincluding road maintenance,drainage, damaged trans-

formers, installation of newelectric poles, removal ofplastic-plates from roads,requirement of transport forschool-going students, playground for children, shortageof staff and other basic facil-ities at Sangaldan Hospital,employment of local youth inconstruction companies likePATAIL, GAMMON Co,IRCON, AFCON and issueof drug menace for necessaryaction through concernedDepartments. The griev-

ances highlighted by the par-ticipants were listenedpatiently and were assuredthat all the genuine demandswill be communicated to sen-ior officers for redressal.

After giving a patient hear-ing of all the issues of locals,SDPO Gool praised and con-gratulated the people of thearea for maintaining peaceand communal harmony inthe area over last so manyyears while standing againstall odds and challenges.

Police-public meeting held

Locals apprising police officers about their grievances.

STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: Ace of SpadesDivision of Indian Armyorganised a camp onWednesday wherein re-fit-ment / repair of artificiallimbs, distribution of walkingsticks, crutches and hearing

aids was undertaken to bene-fit about 80 residents ofRajouri district. The camphas impacted local popula-tion in a positive manner andprovided them with theessential aid required, thushighlighting the commitmentof Ace of Spades Division ofArmy towards local popula-tion of Rajouri.

Rajouri district is a bordertown located South West ofPir Panjal Range. Rajouridistrict has a large numberof villages on close proximityof the line of control. Armyhas taken a number of initia-tives in the recent past toensure it contributes posi-tively towards empowermentof local populace under theambit of OperationSadbhavna.

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Artificial limbs, aids providedto specially-abled persons

Army officer handing over crutches to a specially-abledperson during the camp at Rajouri.

STATE TIMES NEWS UDHAMPUR: A megaplacement drive by Jio TeleServices held at Govt DegreeCollege, Udhampur on 29thof January, 2019 in whichabout 90 students got them-selves registered for the writ-ten test, out of which 49 stu-dents qualified written onlinetest and moved to next leveli.e. viva and Personality Test.Finally 30 students gotselected for undergoing train-ing for Jio Sales officer andJio Point Assistant Manager.

Informing media persons,Convener College CareerCounseling and PlacementCell Prof Jawaid Sarver saidthat it was a wonderful place-ment drive by Jio Tele

Services and such drives shallcontinue for welfare of theCollege pass-out and unem-ployed technocrats of DistrictUdhampur.

Earlier, Prof (Dr) NutanKumar Resutra, Principal of

this College interacted withthe candidates, who partici-pated in placement drive. Weshall continuously strive andcontribute our bit in gettingjobs for out unemployedyouth, she added.

30 selected in placement drive at GDC Udhampur

Students participating in placement drive.

STATE TIMES NEWSREASI: Krishi VigyanKendra (KVK), Reasi ofSher-e-Kashmir Universityof Agricultural Sciences andTe c h n o l o g y - J a m m u(SKUAST-J) organised atraining programme on'Scientific MushroomCultivation' on Wednesday atMalad village of Pouni blockin Reasi District, which wasattended by the members ofWomen Self Help Group(SHG). The programme wasorganised under the guid-ance and supervision ofAssociate Director Extension(ADE) and Incharge ofKVKs of SKUAST-J, DrR.K. Arora. Dr Banarsi Lal,

Scientist and Head of KVK,Reasi gave a detail view onscientific mushroom cultiva-tion and highlighted thescope and importance ofmushroom cultivation in thedistrict.

He said that KVK Reasi isupgrading the technicalknowledge among the ruralwomen and thus is generat-ing income and employmentin the district. KVK Reasialso laid Front LineDemonstrations (FLDs) onmushroom in the village andencouraged womenfolk toadopt technologies on scien-tific mushroom cultivation.The programme was assistedby Manhor Lal.

KVK trains women SHG onmushroom cultivation

Munsiff Court Chenaniconvenes Lok AdalatSTATE TIMES NEWS

CHENANI: A monthlyLok Adalat was todayorganized in the MunsiffCourt Complex, Chenaniunder the chairmanship ofSumati Sharma

The Lok adalat took up15 criminal cases, ofwhich two were disposedoff while five pre-litiga-tion matters were alsotaken up and 1 was dis-posed off.

Besides, three civil caseswere taken up and onewas settled on spot while30 traffic challans weretaken up and an amountof Rs. 20, 350 wasreleased from the default-ers as fine.

STATE TIMES NEWS SAMBA: A programme regardinginauguration of 2nd Edition ofAnnual School Magazine Pushpanjaliof Govt Girls Hr Sec School Sambawas held at the school's premises,during which Chief Education OfficerSamba, Ram Pal was the Chief Guest.

Chief Education Officer SambaRam Pal inaugurated Pushpanjalialong with District EducationPlanning Officer Samba B DSharma, Principal GGHSS SambaJai Krishan Raina, all Principals ofDistrict Samba, staff members andstudents of school.

CEO Samba encouraged the staff

and students of the institution andappreciated their efforts towards themost prestigious step taken by theinstitution. Jai Krishan Raina

Principal GGHSS Samba presentedthe vote of thanks while Dr. VandanaBhageshwari, Sr. Lecturer hosted themagazine release function.

GGHSS Samba releases 2nd edition of school magazine

CEO Samba Ram Pal and others releasing school magazine.

Singing competition held STATE TIMES NEWS

RAJOURI: To encourage budding talent among youngboys and girls of remote areas, Army organised a SingingCompetition at Government High School, Sangiot inRajouri district.

In all 11 students from Sangiot participated in theevent with zeal and enthusiasm and presented songs inUrdu, Hindi and English languages.

A large number of people including students, promi-nent personalities, enthusiastic parents and teacherswitnessed the event and enjoyed the musical afternoon.

The competition was conducted in Junior and Seniorcategories.

Winners and runners-up were suitably awarded. Suchevents, in remote localities not only encourage studentsto display their talents, but also boost their confidence instage performance in front of a large gathering.