DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU
DoP organizes Philately Exhibition at
SMVDU, opens modernized Post Offices
Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu Jagdeep Gupta was
also present on the occasion.
JAMMU, May 15: Vice
Meanwhile, Member of
Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno
Prof S K Jain and John Samuel releasing special cover on
SMVDU on Wednesday.
Devi University (SMVDU),
Katra Prof SK Jain today inaugurated two day Philately
Exhibition in the University
campus and also released special cover on the Sri Mata
Vaishno Devi University
(SMVDU) in the presence of
Chief Postmaster General John
Samuel.
On the occasion a modernized Post Office was also dedicated by Vice Chancellor
SMVDU housing in the
University premises.
Chief Postmaster General
in his speech said it is for the
first time in J&K that a
Philately Exhibition has been
organized in a University.
During the two day long
exhibition displays hundreds
of rare and varied stamps
issued in India and in other
countries, he added.
Speaking on the occasion,
Prof Jain said induction of latest technology and appropriate
infrastructure is mandatory for
any organization for procuring
business and that it is glad that
DoP has started executing this
plan.
Director Postal Services
Parliament Lal Singh today
dedicated Modernized Post
Office at Reasi to general public in the presence of John
Samuel, Chief Postmaster
General, J&K Circle.
The Post Office has been
modernized under the "Project
Arrow" launched by the
Department of Posts.
Deputy
Commissioner
Reasi Dr Shabir Iqbal Khan
and Vijay Chowdry, SPO
Udhampur Postal Division
were also present.
Later, in the evening Chief
Postmaster General, John
Samuel dedicated modernized
Post Office at Vijaypur in
Samba district. The Post
Office at Vijaypur has been
shifted to new building and
provided with all latest facilities and infrastructure.
Speaking on the occasion,
Samuel said that the modern
Post Office will function from
9 am to 5 pm and will provide
all facilities like Registered
Post, Speed Post, Savings
Bank, Insurance facilities,
Post Shop and all e-enabled
services.
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 (PAGE 7)
Swarn Lata visits
Samba villages
Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, May 15: Vice
Chairperson of J&K State
Advisory Board for the Welfare
and Development of Scheduled
Castes, Swarn Lata today visited Daboh and adjoining village
in Samba district and addressed
a public meeting there.
Accompanied by Kumer
Singh,
Congress
Block
President, Samba, Swarn Lata
also interacted with the locals
who apprised her of their grievances and demands. People
demanded fresh BPL survey for
including poor and deserving
people. They rued that the village in spite of being covered
under Model Village scheme
has bad condition of roads and
lanes. People also conveyed
their resentment against the
notice issued by the District
administration against repair
or construction of houses, wells
etc in the village due to the
presence
of
the
Army
Ammunition Depot.
DDC reviews arrangements
for Chamlayal Mela
Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, May 15: In order
to take stock of arrangements for
ensuing Annual Congregation at
Baba Chamlayal Shrine to be
held in the last week of June, the
Deputy Commissioner Samba
,R.K Varma today visited Baba
Chamlayal Shrine.
During the visit , DDC convened a preliminary meeting of
local committee managing the
affairs of the shrine and officers
from the District Administration
to take stock of the preparations
for the forth coming Mela.
He also assessed the arrangements of Water Supply, Power
Supply, Health Facilities etc.
EARTHQUAKES
required for the Mela and
Do's and Don'ts
advised the Committee members
What to Do Before an Earthquake
to arrange all the requisite facil1. Repair deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations. Get ities for the pilgrims visiting the
expert advice if there are signs of structural defects. Anchor shrine during the Mela.
overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling.
He further asked the commit2. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Store break- tee members to ensure the faceable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed lifting of the entire complex of
cabinets with latches.
3. Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from
beds, settees, and anywhere people sit. Brace overhead light
and fan fixtures.
4. Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections.
These are potential fire risks.
5. Secure a water heater, LPG cylinder etc., by strapping it to the
wall studs and bolting it to the floor.
6. Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products
securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves.
7. Identify safe places indoors and outdoors.
a. Under strong dining table, bed
b. Against an inside wall
c. Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over
d. In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines, flyovers, bridges Educate yourself and family members Know emergency telephone numbers (doctor, hospital,
police, etc.) Distt. Hospital Doda- 01996-233419, Bhaderwah
Hospital -01997-244150, Kishtwar Hospital-01995-259131 PCR
Jammu-0191-2542000, 2560401, PCR Doda-01996-233530,
PCR Kishtwar-01995-261211.
8. Have a disaster emergency kit ready
Battery operated torch
Extra batteries
Battery operated radio
First aid kit and manual
Candles and matches in a waterproof container
9. Develop an emergency communication plan
In case family members are separated from one another during
an earthquake (a real possibility during the day when adults are
at work and children are at school), develop a plan for reuniting
after the disaster.
10. Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the 'family
contact' after a disaster; it's often easier to call long distance.
Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and
phone number of the contact person.
What to Do During an Earthquake
Stay calm! If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay
outside.
If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the
building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a
desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors.
If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or
anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff might fall
off the building or the building could fall on you).
Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines
and fire don't mix.
If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the
earthquake stops.
Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).
What to Do After an Earthquake
Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid for
anyone who needs it.
Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage. If any are
damaged, shut off the valves. Check for the smell of gas. If you
smell it, open all the windows and doors, leave immediately, and
report it to the authorities (use someone else's phone).
Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency.
Stay out of damaged buildings.
Be careful around broken glass and debris. Wear boots or
sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your feet.
Be careful of chimneys (they may fall on you).
Stay away from beaches. Tsunamis and seiches sometimes
hit after the ground has stopped shaking.
Stay away from damaged areas.
If you're at school or work, follow the emergency plan or the
instructions of the person in charge.
Expect aftershocks.
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DIP/J-1044/2013
Dt: 15-3-2013
After listening to the
demands and grievances, Swarn
Lata assured that the J&K State
Advisory Board for the Welfare
& Development of Scheduled
Castes would make all efforts
to redress the problem of the
common masses. She further
assured to take up all the genuine points raised by the public
with the concerned departments
for addressing the grievances.
She intimated on spot that matter regarding Ammunition
Depot had already been taken
up with the Chief Minister as
well
as
Divisional
Commissioner, Jammu.
While addressing the public
meeting, Swarn Lata and
Kumer Singh asked people to
strengthen Congress party
which was going to form next
Government in Jammu Kashmir
on its own. Others who
addressed the public meeting,
included Janak Raj, Master
Dass Ram, Amar Nath, Som
Nath, Panch Garu Ram and
Dev Raj.
shrine and also for making necessary arrangements of sanitation.
He also enjoined upon the
concerned officers to provide
full cooperation to the committee members to make the event a
grand success.
Among others, the meeting
was attended by Additional
Deputy Commissioner Bikram
Jamwal,
Assistant
Commissioner
Revenue
,
Ashwani
Khajuria,
Head
Quarter Assistant Abdul Khabir,
Tehsildar
Vijaypur,
Naib
Tehsildar Ramgarh, besides
Committee members attended
the meeting.
Later, the DDC Samba also
reviewed the pace of construction of school buildings under
SSA and RMSA in a meeting
which was attended by Chief
Education Officer, Executive
Engineer, PWD(R&B) Samba
and all the Zonal Education
Officers.
DIG BSF inaugurates
Community Hall
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 15: DIG
Sector HQ BSF, Jammu,
Hardeep Singh, today inaugurated the newly constructed
Community Hall at village
Badiyal Brahmana
near
International Border.
Manish Aul, Commandant
BSF , Paloura under BADP
Scheme. The hall has been
formally handed over to the
village Sarpanch by DIG in a
function organized by 122 Bn
BSF.
The newly constructed
building along with washroom
is a multi-utility hall for use
of villagers for various pur-
DIG Sector HQ BSF, Hardeep Singh, inaugurating the newly
constructed Community Hall at village Badiyal Brahmana.
122 Bn BSF, Tarsem Kumar
Sharma, Sarpanch, Jai Karan,
Deputy
Commandant,
MamleshYadav,
Deputy
Commandant, B S Negi AC
(Engineer) and Inspector
Suresh Singh, were also present besides Panchayat members and prominent villagers.
The Community hall had
been constructed by 122 Bn
poses.
The Sarpanch of the village told that villagers are
hugely benefitted and now can
easily organize various functions.
122 Bn BSF has been regularly organizing civic action
and border area development
programs in the villages near
to the International Border.
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COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL BAKSHI NAGAR, JAMMU
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State sealed tenders duly affixed with Rs. 5/- Revenue Stamps,
are invited from Registered Reputed firms, workshops registered with DIC/SSI/Labour Department/Sale Tax Department
having sufficient experience in similar nature of job for the
Design,
Fabrication,
Installation,
Testing
and
Commissioning of LT Control Panel (Emergency) in Col.
Chopra Nursing Home.
The detailed specifications, terms and conditions can be had
from the office of the undersigned on any working day up to 2105-2013 during office hours against payment of Rs. 200/(Rupees two hundred) only Non-refundable in cash. The complete tender should reach this office on or before due date up to
12 Noon.
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Date : 14-5-2013
Natrang completes 30 years
Excelsior Correspondent
National awardees for creative writing and translation in
Hindi being felicitated by J&K Rashtriya Bhasha Prachar Samiti
at K.L. Saigal Hall on Wednesday.
-Exelsior/Rakesh
Samiti felicitates national awardees for
creative writing, translation in Hindi
Lalit Gupta
JAMMU, May 15: Jammu
and Kashmir Rashtriya Hindi
Bhasha Prachar Samiti in a simple but impressive function
felicitated three eminent local
writers who been honored with
national awards for creative
writing and translation in Hindi
by Kendriya Hindi Nideshalaya
(Central Hindi Directorate),
Ministry of Human Resource
Development, New Delhi.
The awardees included noted
Hindi, Sanskrit and Dogri scholar Prof Satya Pal Srivatsya for
'Boond Boond Smritiyaan', a
translation of Om Vidyarathi's
original Dogri work 'Trip Trip
Chete', well known Urdu poet
Pritpal Singh Betab for his
anthology of Gazals titled
'Shehar-e-Gazal' and talented
poetess Aruna Sharma in category of creative writing for her
maiden anthology of poetry in
Hindi titled 'Prithiviyaan'.
Ashok Khajuria, MLA, East
Jammu, was the chief guest of
the function while Savita
Bakshi, Additional Secretary,
Culture Academy presided over
the function.
Speaking on the occasion
Prof Satya Pal Srivatsya, who is
also the president of the Samiti,
said that the awards called as
'Hinditar
Bhashi
Lekhak
Puruskars' are given by
Kendriya Hindi Nideshalaya to
writers of non-Hindi states who
are working for the development
of Hindi. He said it was a mater
of honour that all awards winners are associated with Jammu
and Kashmir Rashtriya Hindi
Bhasha Prachar Samiti as its
members and advisors.
Today's function started
with Yash Pal Nirmal, Anita
Mehta and Rita Kharyal presenting citations on the life and
works of three awardees. It was
followed by the play-reading of
Rajneesh
Gupta's
adaptation\translation of Munshi
Premchand's well-known short
story 'Kafan'. The play-reading
by artistes such as Narang,
Umesh Singh, Praveen Sharma,
Lakshmi Tagortra and others
was highly appreciated by the
audience.
Dr Sudhir Mahajan, vice
president of the Samiti and well
known theatre personality while
appreciating the play-reading of
'Kafan', also presented a critical
appraisal of the story.
Ashok Khajuria and Savita
Bakshi also congratulated the
award winners and appreciated
Samiti for its initiative in recognizing contribution of writers in
the field of literature.
Special packages for J&K students
Baddi University launches
Academic Adoption Programme
this Academic Adoption programme designed to benefit the
SRINAGAR, May 15: Baddi meritorious students," he added.
University
of
Emerging
Excelsior Correspondent
Neeelu Dogra, Mridul Suri,
Nariender Sachchar, Arvind
Anand and Ashok Verma.
Out of the 5650 shows by
Natrang in last thirty years, the
credit of maximum number of
participation is shared by Neeraj
Kant, Anil Tickoo, Sanjeev
Gupta, Pankaj Sharma, Sumeet
Sharma, Juhi Singh, Sat Salarbi,
JAMMU , May 15 : Natrang
completed its thirty eventful
years today and the occasion
was celebrated with the presentation of Balwant Thakur's highly acclaimed Hindi play 'Aap
Hamare Hain Kaun' - a hard hitting satire on educational system,
expressed
through children and
youth at the auditorium of IIIM, Jammu.
Speaking on the
occasion the founder
of
Natrang,
Padamshree Balwant
Thakur unfolded the
exciting
dramatic
happenings
of
Natrang in last thirty
years which not only
included it's successes but failures as
well.
In thirty years
Natrang through the
selfless contribution
of thousands of missionaries brought the
J&K theatre to the
A scene from Balwant Thakur’s ‘Aap
National
and Hamare Hain Kaun’ presented at auditoriInternational lime- um of IIIM, Jammu.
light and its highly
acclaimed plays vibrated the Suresh Kumar, Vijay Bhat,
theatre world and proudly trav- Vikrant Sharma, Mohit Sharma,
elled the whole length and Mohd. Yaseen, Rahul Singh and
breadth of the country and also Sajra Qadir and. In these years
crossed the boundaries of the over thirty actors of Natrang
country as well and won appre- brought National/International
ciation in Russia, Germany, honours and acclaims. From
scholars
to
U.K.,
Singapore,
Turkey, National
Hungary, Poland, and UAE and International fellowships these
thus established an International recognitions gave a distinct
identity to Jammu theatre.
brand called Natrang.
Natrang was established on Prominent honors included
May 15, 1983 with the presenta- International fellowships to
Thakur
(Ford
tion of two unique short plays Balwant
USA)
Harish
Neeli Jheel' and 'Nanhen Foundation
Kandhey Pair'
directed by Khanna (British Council UK)
Balwant Thakur at Abhinav Ashish Nijhawan (Inlaks, USA),
Theatre Jammu. The actors who National Awards to Balwant
featured in first performance of Thakur (Padamshree, Sangeet
Natrang included Vijay Attri, Natak Akademi Award, Sanskriti
National
Senior
Aasha Arora, Arvind Anand, Award,
Mohan Singh, Prabodh Jamwal Fellowship, Gurushree Samaan,
Abhinayak Samaan, World
and Arun Sharma.
In 30 years the plays which Theatre day Honor) Sanjeev
(Sangeet
Natak
over shadowed the theatre scene Gupta
of the country included 'Bawa Akademi's Yuva Bismalla Khan
Jitto' 'Ghumayee' 'Mahabhoj' Award)
Sumeet
Sharma
'Aap Hamare Hain Kaun' (Sangeet natak Akademi's Yuva
'Chauraha' 'Poster' 'Mere Hisse Bismalla Khan Award) Deepika
Ki Dhoop Kahan Hai' 'Sainyan B. Thakur (National Fellowship)
Bhaye
Kotwal'
'Raktbeej' Anil
Tickoo
(National
'Comedy of Terrors' 'Suno Eh Fellowship)
Neeraj
Kant
Kahani' 'Kanjoos' 'Holi' 'Mind (National Fellowship) Mohd
games' and 'Kaun Nachaye Yaseen, Rahul Singh, Sajra
Naach'. Natrang produced over Qadir, Gopi Sharma, Kritika
one thousand actors and many Bhau, Rythm Misher (National
have made their mark in films Scholarships).
and TV world. Prominent
Director Natrang, Balwant
among them include Sunil Thakur also thanked the IIIM
Palwal, Anjali Abrol, Bhanu management for hosting the
Goswami, Harish Khanna, show.
NC women Panchs,
Sarpanchs hold meet
Baddi University VC addressing a press conference at
Srinagar on Wednesday.
Sciences and Technology,
Himachal Pradesh, has formally
launched its Academic Adoption
programme for the students
here.
Addressing the press conference, Dr Lovi Raj Gupta, Vice
Chancellor Baddi University,
said the programme which has
been envisioned by former
President APJ Abdul Kalam
would revolutionize the education system. The programme
offers a unique opportunity for
students to work along with their
studies and brings the new concept of experiential learning, he
added.
"As the students enter the
University, companies would
come and hire them as trainee.
The students would also get
stipend and would work 4 to 5
days a week and rest they would
study," the VC explained.
"We have special packages
for our J&K students and we
hope they will be benefited by
This programme would be
applicable for B Tech, B
Pharma, MBA and MCA students and even the students of B
Com and BBA can avail this
opportunity.
The VC said that this programme would not only improve
students' employability quotient
but will also help to build better
engineers, administrators and
other professionals. "This unique
initiative would also help the students in their final campus placements as they would be more
lucrative to companies who
would be getting young and experienced professionals," he said.
Dr Gupta said that Baddi
University was committed, to
take up ever new challenges
especially the challenge of
redefining the epistemology and
coping up with the philosophy,
pedagogy and methodology of
education as per need of the
hour.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 15: J&K
National Conference Women
Panchs Sarpanchs and other
women workers held a meeting under the chairmanship of
Bimla Luthra, MLA at Sher-eKashmir Bhawan.
On the occasion, Rattan Lal
Gupta, State vice president
was the chief guest, who while
speaking, said that National
Conference is observing 2013
as a women's year in which
special focus will be given to
the different Central and State
sponsored schemes and pro-
grammes for the prosperity
and development of women
folk.
He also threw light on
some of the schemes including
Amol Beti Scheme, old age
pension, widow pension,
handicapped pension and other
such beneficiaries schemes.
Addressing the gathering
Bimla Luthra announced Rs 8
lakh from her CDF for the betterment of women folk.
Among others present were
Satwant Kour Dogra, Veena
Oberia , Reeta Gupta, Satwant
Kour, Radha, Rano, Raj
Bharti, etc.
33 goats, sheep die in lightning
Excelsior Correspondent
shelter under another nearby
tree.
It was around 6.45 pm suddenly a powerful flash light
amidst thunder storm, hit the
animals killing eight goats and
25 sheep on the spot and causing injuries to many others.
The poor shepherds, however,
had miraculous escape. Today,
a team of
Veterinary
Department led by a doctor
and police from Thana Mandi
visited the spot. The police
has taken cognizance of the
matter. The locals have
demanded compensation for
the poor nomads.
RAJOURI, May 15: At
least 33 sheep and goats were
killed in hail-storm and lightning in Dera-ki-Gali area of
Thanna Mandi last evening.
A police spokesman said
that it was raining heavily in
this entire belt of Thana
Mandi. In view of thunder
and hail storm, the two shepherd, Abdullah and Hakam
Din (brothers), son of Fakhar
Din, residents of Dera Ki Gali
who had gone to Dhok, Dora
Excelsior Correspondent
level, which clearly shows the Wali gathered all the animals
apathetic attitude of the under a tree and they also took
JAMMU, May 15: Samajwadi Government.
Party (SP) apprehended relief disHe demanded framing of a
tribution scandal in earthquake hit committee of all parties to oversee
areas including Ramban, Doda,
the distribution of relief material
Kistwar, Gandoh,
besides preparing lists of
Bhallessa
and
detailed of real sufferers
Bhaderwah.
Excelsior Correspondent
under a make shift shed in
of the earthquake in disAddressing
a
Udhampur.
trict Doda and adjoining
press conference,
UDHAMPUR, May 15: Due
According to Jagdish Chand,
areas.
Sheikh
Abdul
to ongoing work on four-laning
his house got colHe said that the
Rehman, president,
lapsed
due
to
entire Chenab valley
Samajwadi Party
Highway
digging
being rich in natural
and Chief Patron,
work by the conresources
including
Chenab Valley Hill
struction company
Hydel potential, forest,
Development
and rain fall in previsapphire mines, gypCouncil alleged that
Sheikh
Abdul sum, tourism, yet the
ous days. The 18the Central and State Rehman interacting
room house has
same
were
being
Governments are with media persons at
developed big cracks
ignored by the State and
not serious about the Jammu on Wednesday.
and is virtually on the
the
Central
plights of people,
-Excelsior/Rakesh Government.
verge of collapse, he
who were facing lots
said adding that due
Creation of constituof hardships due to the earthto the situation, the
tional institution in the shape of
House collapsed due to ongoing work
quake.
family
members
Chenab Valley Hill Development
on National Highway at Udhampur.
Rehman said that though
were forced to spend
Council on the analogy of Ladakh
some Ministers have visited the
night in temporary tin shed. He
Hill Development Council is the
earthquake affected areas, but the
of the Highway and rains, a has demanded compensation for
only solution to the old age misintensity and sensitivity over the
house got nearly collapsed forc- collapse of the house from diseries and hardships of the people
ing the family members to live trict administration.
situation is not upto the desired
of this hilly terrain, he added.
SP apprehends relief distribution
scandal in earthquake hit areas
Family demands compensation
for house collapse