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DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2019 (PAGE 13) ADVERTISEMENT EX-SERVICEMEN CONTRIBUTORY HEALTH SCHEME (ECHS) (STATION HEADQUARTERS, SAMBA) 1. Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) invites applica- tions to engage following staff on contractual basis in ECHS Polyclinic, Samba for a period of 11 months. Medical Officer - one, Lab Technician - one, Lab Assistant - one, Pharmacist- one, Driver - one & Safaiwala - one 2. For Terms & conditions, application forms, Remuneration kindly see our website www.echs.gov.in. In case of querry please contact Station Headquarters, Samba (ECHS Cell), Telephone No. 01923-243100 or by Email on [email protected]. Last date of receipt of application is 25 Jan, 2020. Interview - Eligible candidates will be intimated individually Candidates to give complete contact details in application. Candidate will bring original certificate/ degree, photocopy of testimonials/ experience. Medical fitness certificate and police verification as applicable and two Passport size photographs at the time of interview. Hiding mountain of truth with bushes of lies: Naqvi on anti-CAA protests MUMBAI, Dec 28: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that those opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens were trying to hide a "mountain of truth with bushes of lies". Addressing a press conference here as part of the BJP's awareness campaign over the contentious CAA and NRC, he also said that Muslims were not living in India out of "compulsion" but due to their "commitment to national- ism". "Some people with narrow political interests are spreading disinformation among a particular section of society on the CAA, NRC and National Population Register and trying to hide a mountain of truth with bushes of lies," he said. There is no threat to the citi- zenship of any Indian Muslim from the CAA, NRC or any other law, he said. "The Narendra Modi Government is working towards development without discrimina- tion," the Union minister for minority affairs said. Prime Minister Modi has made it clear that CAA was brought in to give citizenship (to persecuted minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan) and not take it away from existing citi- zens, Naqvi said. The NRC conducted in Assam was limited to that State, and the exercise would not pose any threat to Indian Muslims, he said. Muslims from other countries could obtain citizenship under the Citizenship Act even before the amendment, he said. While Pakistan is "hell for minorities, India is heaven", he said, adding that this reality was unacceptable to "divisive forces out to weaken the country". Asked about a police official in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh reported- ly asking anti-CAA protesters to "go to Pakistan", Naqvi said action should be taken against the official if it was found to be true. On a question on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calling all 130 crore Indians as "Hindus", the minister said, "when two lakh (Indian) people go for Haj, they are called Hindi". (PTI) Chidambaram says Army chief should ‘mind his business’ THIRUVANATHAPURAM/ HYDERABAD, Dec 28: Army Chief Bipin Rawat today received more flak from opposition parties for criticising people leading protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), with senior Congress leader P Chidambaram saying it is not the business of the Army to tell politicians what they should do and the General should “mind his business.” Attacking Rawat over his remarks, CPI (M) general secre- tary Sitaram Yechury said it was politicisation of the armed forces and warned that if the “dangerous trend” continues it will be “like the role of Army in Pakistan”. They were reacting to Rawat’s remarks made at a health summit on Thursday. “Leaders are not those who lead people in inappropriate directions, as we are witnessing in a large number of university and college students, the way they are leading masses of crowds to carry out arson and violence in our cities and towns. This is not leadership,” the Army Chief had said. After Rawat’s remarks trig- gered a storm, Army had issued a clarification, saying the Army Chief has not referred to the CAA. “He has not referred to any political event, personality. He was addressing the future citizens of India who are students. (It is his) righteous duty to guide stu- dents on whom shall depend the future of the Nation. In Kashmir valley, youths were misguided the first, by people whom they trusted as leaders,” the Army statement said. However, Chidambaram was critical of Rawat’s remarks. “Now, the Army General is being asked to speak up. Is it the job of the Army General? The DGP... The Army General are being asked to support the gov- ernment. It is a shame. Let me appeal to General Rawat.... You head the Army and mind your business... What politicians will do, politicians will do,” the for- mer union minister said. “It is not the business of the Army to tell politicians what we should do. Just as it is not our business to tell you how to fight a war. You fight war according to your ideas and we will man- age the politics of the country,” he said. He was speaking at a rally against the new Act organised by Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) in front of Raj Bhavan in Thiruvanant- hapuram. Taking strong exception to Rawat’s comments on “domestic politics”, Yechury said that it had happened “for the first time in independent India”. (PTI) Talk of superiority in terms of birth in Hindu society not right: Suresh Joshi NEW DELHI/MANGALURU, Dec 28: RSS executive head Suresh (Bhaiyyaji) Joshi today told Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) office bearers that the talk of superiority in terms of birth in Hindu society is not right and efforts should be made to build a harmonious society. Joshi, the Sarkaryavah of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), said people's values have eroded and there is an indiffer- ence towards the motherland. Speaking at the meeting of the central management commit- tee and the board of trustees of Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Mangaluru, he said Hindus should be empowered, cultured and awakened Asserting that Hindus should be gentlemanly, self-respecting, honourable and full of scientific temper, Joshi said, "There should be such active Hindus who are able to lead the world by building a flawless organised power." He also said that the talk of superiority in terms of birth in Hindu society today is not right because a person is superior on the basis of karma. "Somewhere our values have eroded, there is also an indiffer- ence towards the motherland which is due to a mere change of attitude. We have to create a har- monious society by ending the feeling of high and low within the society," Joshi was quoted in the statement issued by the VHP. He said that for them cow protection is not only animal pro- tection and added that the issue of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi is a matter of self-respect for us. On the second day of the meeting, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad resolved to create a strong and self-supporting India. Expressing concern over the increasing rapes and other crimes against women in the country, the VHP passed a resolution saying parents, academics, seers, social organisations, media and enter- tainment world will have to come forward along with a campaign to stop such crimes and change atti- tudes towards women safety. The VHP said it will acceler- ate the work of developing good- will and family spirit in Hindu society through 'Parivar Prabandhan' programs. Durga Vahini will intensify its training programmes across the country for self-defence of women, while the Bajrang Dal through its diverse programs will motivate the youth to adopt a healthy attitude towards women and to prevent crimes against them, it said. (PTI) A jawan during check-up camp at DPL Reasi. Health awareness prog held at DPL Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Dec 28: On the directions of DIG-UR Range Sujit Kumar Singh and under the supervision of Rashmi Wazir, SSP Reasi, Mumtaz Ali Bhatti, DySP DAR DPL Reasi organ- ized a lecture on the health awareness and natural means of treatment followed by body analysis (check up) of the vari- ous officers and jawans at the recreation hall of District Police Lines (DPL), here. At the outset of the function, Mumtaz Ali Bhatti DySP DAR DPL Reasi welcomed Ranjeet Kumar, Director Praviter Trust, Una Road Hoshiarpur Punjab for sparing his valuable time to aware the jawans of District Police Reasi on the various health issues and natural means of treatment of the various chronic diseases. Speaking on the occasion, Ranjeet Kumar Kaushal, Director Praviter Trust, Una Road Hoshiarpur spoke in length about the various chronic dis- eases and naturopathic means of their treatment. He described the nature as the best guardians of the human being and advised the officer and jawans to adopt fruits and natural products in their meals to keep themselves med- ically fit and avoid relying more on medicine. He told them that while getting themselves treated through allopathic, the individu- als gets relief for time being and the actual problem remains unaddressed. He described brain as the supreme commander of the body and advised officials to use wal- nut for its growth. He also gave his valuable suggestions on heart, gastric and other prob- lems. He advised to avoid junk foods and use sacred fig (Peepal Tree) leaf for heart related prob- lems. The session also witnessed checkup of the officials in which he gave his valuable tips on back pain, knee problems etc. He also gave his valuable suggestions on how to get rid of alcoholism and distributed ayurvedic medicine in this regard. He advised the officers and officials to have healthy foods. The session witnessed healthy discussions in which var- ious queries put forth by the offi- cials were answered by the speaker and naturopathic treat- ment were suggested. The session ended with vote of thanks by Inspector Rajesh Kumar Gautam of DPL Reasi. Congregation Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: The annual congregation of All Chopra Biradari will be held on January 5 at Baby Caterers, Rehari Colony, Jammu. The function will start at 8:30 am with Pooja and Hawan. It will be followed by felicita- tion of Biradari members for their outstanding performances in various fields. The Preeti Bhoj will start at 2:30 pm. A scene from the Musical Play 'Ladli Beti' staged at Jammu on Saturday. BLSKS presents Musical Play ‘Ladli Beti’ Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS) here today staged Musical Play 'Ladli Beti'. The programme was inaugurated by the chief guest Dr. Anju Dogra, Registrar SMGS Hospital while V.K Magotra, former Regional Director, Directorate of Field Publicity and Vinod Dogra, Chief Service Engineer Excide were the guests of honor. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest underlined the importance of staging such plays to generate awareness among masses about various social evils. Addressing the gathering, V.K Magotra highlighted the 'Ladli Scheme' of Government and said that aim of the Scheme is to improve the position of girl child in the society. "According to the Scheme the girl child gets free education and upbringing and after 18 years of age she is supposed to get Rs. 1 lakh," he maintained. The Play was written, pro- duced and directed by M.L Dogra, Chairman BLSKS and it reflects the agony of two conser- vative families bent upon getting their daughter and son married at tender age. The marriage turns into a disaster making the life of both bride and groom miserable. Even bride ends her life owing to pangs of pregnancy at child- hood after delivery of a dead baby. The singers, musician and actors who performed in the play were M.C Kotwal, Raju Bajgal, Kuldeep Raj, Bindia Arora, Deevam Jandiyal, Azeen Ali, Sahil Gill, Diksha Pandita, Komal Kotwal, Deepshi Bhat, Kritika Sharma, Mohd Afroz, Sanjeev Sodhi, Kanchan, Sapna Devi, Sakshi Kumari, Chahat Chadha, Sawan Koul, Rishab, Zafar, Dhruv Pandit and Rakshit Sharma. Suspended official found to be worth Rs 10 cr, owner of BMW SURAT, Dec 28: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against an official of the now- defunct Gujarat State Land Development Corporation (GSLDC) for allegedly owning disproportionate assets of Rs 10.54 crore. Among the assets owned by Pravin Premal, a class II officer who was assistant director with GSLDC, were a BMW car worth Rs 40 lakh, an ACB release said today. A case was registered against Premal, wife Damyantiben and son Chirag under the Prevention of Corruption Act, it said. The family's assets were 200 per cent of their known sources of income, the release added. "...The accused earned the money illegally through irregular- ities in implementing Government projects related to construction of farm pond, water tanks, etc, and invested them in various movable and immovable properties in the name of his son and wife," the ACB said. Chirag Premal, as `contractor', pocketed Rs 3.92 crore for proj- ects which were never undertak- en, it said. During demonetisation, the family had deposited Rs 45.75 lakh in their bank accounts, the ACB claimed. Apart from a BMW car, the family owned 32 immovable assets including flats, agricultural land, shops and restaurants, the probe found. The state government decided to dissolve GSLDC in November 2018 following allegations of financial irregularities, and asked the ACB to investigate corruption allegations against the corpora- tion's officials. Of the 41 cases registered by the Surat ACB, Premal's name appears as accused in 26 cases, the release said. An alleged scam involving then GSLDC Managing Director K S Detroja and six other officials had been unearthed by the ACB in April last year. (PTI) 2 drug peddlers arrested with heroin Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Bakshi Nagar police arrested two drug peddlers and recovered heroin from their possession. As per police sources, a team from Bakshi Nagar Police Station during checking inter- cepted a scooty. During checking, police team recovered 10 grams heroin from the possession of two per- sons riding on the vehicle and arrested them. The arrested persons were identified as Sahil Malik alias Nanu, son of Muneer Ahmed of Newplots, District Jammu and Abhishek Gupta, son of Krishan of Dhar Road, Sailan Talab, District Udhampur. Sahil was also arrested in 2017 and 2018 in drugs peddling cases. A case under FIR Number 219/19 under Section 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Bakshi Nagar and investigation started. Bail denied to 5 drug peddlers Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Additional Sessions Judge Jammu Tahir Khurshid Raina today rejected the bail applica- tions of five drug peddlers namely Vishav Dogra, Sumeshwar Singh Jamwal, Amit Sharma, Sahil Zadoo and Vicky Kumar. These alleged drug-peddlers were arrested by Police Post Chinore on November 15, 2019 along with intoxicants and accordingly case under NDPSA was registered against them. After hearing APP Suresh Sharma, the court rejected the bail application and cancelled their bail bonds “As the accused are on interim bail they shall be taken into custody forthwith to be sent to judicial custody”, the court directed. GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT CIVIL SECRETARIAT JAMMU NOTIFICA TION Jammu, the 24th December, 2019 SO 40- In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir State Road Safety Council Act, 2018 (Act No. V of 2018) and in partial modification of Notification SRO 445 of 2018 dated: 01-10-2018, the Government hereby direct that Sr. No. 1 to the said notification shall be substituted by the following:- 1. Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Chairman By order of Lieutenant Governor. Sd/- (Dr. Assgar Hassan Samoon) IAS DIP/J-11523/19 Principal Secretary to Government, Dated: 28-12-2019 Transport Department Nirwan Diwas of Swami Shiv Ram Ji observed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: 229th Nirwan Diwas of Swami Shiv Ram Ji, the first Mahant of Uma Bhagwati Asthapan, Brariangan Umanagri in South Kashmir district of Anantnag was observed at Sharda Peeth tem- ple Bantalab. On the occasion a Maha Yagya/Jag was solemnized by Uma Bhagwati Asthapan Trust. The Hawan started in the evening of December 26 and culminated with Puranahuti next day. A large number of devotees attended the function and they were served with prashad after Puranahuti. Sanjay Pandita president of the Trust briefed the gathering about the life of Swami Shiv Ram Ji and history of Uma Bhagwati Shrine.
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Hiding mountain of truth with bushesof lies: Naqvi on anti-CAA protests
MUMBAI, Dec 28:
Union Minister MukhtarAbbas Naqvi today said that thoseopposing the Citizenship(Amendment) Act and NationalRegister of Citizens were trying tohide a "mountain of truth withbushes of lies".
Addressing a press conferencehere as part of the BJP's awarenesscampaign over the contentiousCAA and NRC, he also said thatMuslims were not living in Indiaout of "compulsion" but due totheir "commitment to national-ism".
"Some people with narrowpolitical interests are spreadingdisinformation among a particularsection of society on the CAA,NRC and National PopulationRegister and trying to hide amountain of truth with bushes oflies," he said.
There is no threat to the citi-zenship of any Indian Muslimfrom the CAA, NRC or any otherlaw, he said.
"The Narendra ModiGovernment is working towardsdevelopment without discrimina-
tion," the Union minister forminority affairs said.
Prime Minister Modi has madeit clear that CAAwas brought in togive citizenship (to persecutedminorities from Pakistan,Bangladesh and Afghanistan) andnot take it away from existing citi-zens, Naqvi said.
The NRC conducted in Assamwas limited to that State, and theexercise would not pose any threatto Indian Muslims, he said.
Muslims from other countriescould obtain citizenship under theCitizenship Act even before theamendment, he said.
While Pakistan is "hell forminorities, India is heaven", hesaid, adding that this reality wasunacceptable to "divisive forcesout to weaken the country".
Asked about a police official inMeerut in Uttar Pradesh reported-ly asking anti-CAA protesters to"go to Pakistan", Naqvi said actionshould be taken against the officialif it was found to be true.
On a question on RSS chiefMohan Bhagwat calling all 130crore Indians as "Hindus", theminister said, "when two lakh(Indian) people go for Haj, theyare called Hindi". (PTI)
Chidambaram says Army chief should ‘mind his business’
THIRUVANATHAPURAM/HYDERABAD, Dec 28:
Army Chief Bipin Rawattoday received more flak fromopposition parties for criticisingpeople leading protests againstthe Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA), with senior Congressleader P Chidambaram saying itis not the business of the Army totell politicians what they shoulddo and the General should “mindhis business.”
Attacking Rawat over hisremarks, CPI (M) general secre-tary Sitaram Yechury said it waspoliticisation of the armed forcesand warned that if the “dangeroustrend” continues it will be “like
the role of Army in Pakistan”.They were reacting to
Rawat’s remarks made at a healthsummit on Thursday.
“Leaders are not those wholead people in inappropriatedirections, as we are witnessingin a large number of universityand college students, the waythey are leading masses ofcrowds to carry out arson andviolence in our cities and towns.This is not leadership,” the ArmyChief had said.
After Rawat’s remarks trig-gered a storm, Army had issued aclarification, saying the ArmyChief has not referred to theCAA.
“He has not referred to anypolitical event, personality. Hewas addressing the future citizensof India who are students. (It ishis) righteous duty to guide stu-dents on whom shall depend thefuture of the Nation. In Kashmirvalley, youths were misguidedthe first, by people whom theytrusted as leaders,” the Armystatement said.
However, Chidambaram wascritical of Rawat’s remarks.
“Now, the Army General isbeing asked to speak up. Is it thejob of the Army General? TheDGP... The Army General arebeing asked to support the gov-ernment. It is a shame. Let meappeal to General Rawat.... Youhead the Army and mind yourbusiness... What politicians willdo, politicians will do,” the for-mer union minister said.
“It is not the business of theArmy to tell politicians what weshould do. Just as it is not ourbusiness to tell you how to fighta war. You fight war accordingto your ideas and we will man-age the politics of the country,”he said.
He was speaking at a rallyagainst the new Act organisedby Kerala Pradesh CongressCommittee (KPCC) in front ofRaj Bhavan in Thiruvanant-hapuram.
Taking strong exception toRawat’s comments on “domesticpolitics”, Yechury said that ithad happened “for the first timein independent India”. (PTI)
Talk of superiority in terms of birth in Hindu society not right: Suresh JoshiNEW DELHI/MANGALURU,
Dec 28:
RSS executive head Suresh(Bhaiyyaji) Joshi today toldVishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)office bearers that the talk ofsuperiority in terms of birth inHindu society is not right andefforts should be made to build aharmonious society.
Joshi, the Sarkaryavah of theRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS), said people's values haveeroded and there is an indiffer-ence towards the motherland.
Speaking at the meeting ofthe central management commit-tee and the board of trustees ofVishwa Hindu Parishad inMangaluru, he said Hindusshould be empowered, culturedand awakened
Asserting that Hindus shouldbe gentlemanly, self-respecting,honourable and full of scientifictemper, Joshi said, "There shouldbe such active Hindus who areable to lead the world by buildinga flawless organised power."
He also said that the talk ofsuperiority in terms of birth inHindu society today is not rightbecause a person is superior onthe basis of karma.
"Somewhere our values haveeroded, there is also an indiffer-ence towards the motherlandwhich is due to a mere change ofattitude. We have to create a har-monious society by ending thefeeling of high and low withinthe society," Joshi was quoted inthe statement issued by the VHP.
He said that for them cowprotection is not only animal pro-tection and added that the issueof Shri Ram Janmabhoomi is amatter of self-respect for us.
On the second day of themeeting, the Vishwa HinduParishad resolved to create astrong and self-supporting India.
Expressing concern over theincreasing rapes and other crimesagainst women in the country, theVHP passed a resolution sayingparents, academics, seers, socialorganisations, media and enter-tainment world will have to comeforward along with a campaign tostop such crimes and change atti-tudes towards women safety.
The VHP said it will acceler-ate the work of developing good-will and family spirit in Hindusociety through 'ParivarPrabandhan' programs.
Durga Vahini will intensify itstraining programmes across thecountry for self-defence ofwomen, while the Bajrang Dalthrough its diverse programs willmotivate the youth to adopt ahealthy attitude towards womenand to prevent crimes againstthem, it said. (PTI)
A jawan during check-up camp at DPL Reasi.
Health awarenessprog held at DPL
Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Dec 28: On thedirections of DIG-UR RangeSujit Kumar Singh and under thesupervision of Rashmi Wazir,SSP Reasi, Mumtaz Ali Bhatti,DySP DAR DPL Reasi organ-ized a lecture on the healthawareness and natural means oftreatment followed by bodyanalysis (check up) of the vari-ous officers and jawans at therecreation hall of District PoliceLines (DPL), here.
At the outset of the function,Mumtaz Ali Bhatti DySP DARDPL Reasi welcomed RanjeetKumar, Director Praviter Trust,Una Road Hoshiarpur Punjab forsparing his valuable time toaware the jawans of DistrictPolice Reasi on the varioushealth issues and natural meansof treatment of the variouschronic diseases.
Speaking on the occasion,Ranjeet Kumar Kaushal,Director Praviter Trust, UnaRoad Hoshiarpur spoke in lengthabout the various chronic dis-eases and naturopathic means oftheir treatment. He described thenature as the best guardians ofthe human being and advised theofficer and jawans to adopt fruitsand natural products in theirmeals to keep themselves med-ically fit and avoid relying moreon medicine. He told them thatwhile getting themselves treatedthrough allopathic, the individu-als gets relief for time being andthe actual problem remainsunaddressed.
He described brain as thesupreme commander of the bodyand advised officials to use wal-nut for its growth. He also gavehis valuable suggestions onheart, gastric and other prob-lems. He advised to avoid junkfoods and use sacred fig (PeepalTree) leaf for heart related prob-lems.
The session also witnessedcheckup of the officials in whichhe gave his valuable tips on backpain, knee problems etc. He alsogave his valuable suggestions onhow to get rid of alcoholism anddistributed ayurvedic medicinein this regard. He advised theofficers and officials to havehealthy foods.
The session witnessedhealthy discussions in which var-ious queries put forth by the offi-cials were answered by thespeaker and naturopathic treat-ment were suggested.
The session ended with voteof thanks by Inspector RajeshKumar Gautam of DPL Reasi.
CongregationExcelsior CorrespondentJAMMU, Dec 28: The
annual congregation of AllChopra Biradari will be held onJanuary 5 at Baby Caterers,Rehari Colony, Jammu.
The function will start at8:30 am with Pooja and Hawan.It will be followed by felicita-tion of Biradari members fortheir outstanding performancesin various fields. The PreetiBhoj will start at 2:30 pm.
A scene from the Musical Play 'Ladli Beti' staged at Jammuon Saturday.
BLSKS presents MusicalPlay ‘Ladli Beti’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 28: BhartiyaLok Sangeet Kala Sansthan(BLSKS) here today stagedMusical Play 'Ladli Beti'. Theprogramme was inaugurated bythe chief guest Dr. Anju Dogra,Registrar SMGS Hospital whileV.K Magotra, former RegionalDirector, Directorate of FieldPublicity and Vinod Dogra,Chief Service Engineer Excidewere the guests of honor.
Speaking on the occasion,the chief guest underlined theimportance of staging such playsto generate awareness amongmasses about various socialevils.
Addressing the gathering,V.K Magotra highlighted the'Ladli Scheme' of Governmentand said that aim of the Schemeis to improve the position of girlchild in the society.
"According to the Schemethe girl child gets free educationand upbringing and after 18
years of age she is supposed toget Rs. 1 lakh," he maintained.
The Play was written, pro-duced and directed by M.LDogra, Chairman BLSKS and itreflects the agony of two conser-vative families bent upon gettingtheir daughter and son marriedat tender age. The marriage turnsinto a disaster making the life ofboth bride and groom miserable.Even bride ends her life owingto pangs of pregnancy at child-hood after delivery of a deadbaby.
The singers, musician andactors who performed in theplay were M.C Kotwal, RajuBajgal, Kuldeep Raj, BindiaArora, Deevam Jandiyal, AzeenAli, Sahil Gill, Diksha Pandita,Komal Kotwal, Deepshi Bhat,Kritika Sharma, Mohd Afroz,Sanjeev Sodhi, Kanchan, SapnaDevi, Sakshi Kumari, ChahatChadha, Sawan Koul, Rishab,Zafar, Dhruv Pandit and RakshitSharma.
Suspended official found to beworth Rs 10 cr, owner of BMW
SURAT, Dec 28:
The Anti-Corruption Bureau(ACB) has registered a caseagainst an official of the now-defunct Gujarat State LandDevelopment Corporation(GSLDC) for allegedly owningdisproportionate assets of Rs10.54 crore.
Among the assets owned byPravin Premal, a class II officerwho was assistant director withGSLDC, were a BMW car worthRs 40 lakh, an ACB release saidtoday.
A case was registered againstPremal, wife Damyantiben andson Chirag under the Preventionof Corruption Act, it said.
The family's assets were 200per cent of their known sources ofincome, the release added.
"...The accused earned themoney illegally through irregular-ities in implementing Governmentprojects related to construction offarm pond, water tanks, etc, andinvested them in various movableand immovable properties in thename of his son and wife," theACB said.
Chirag Premal, as `contractor',pocketed Rs 3.92 crore for proj-ects which were never undertak-en, it said.
During demonetisation, thefamily had deposited Rs 45.75lakh in their bank accounts, theACB claimed.
Apart from a BMW car, thefamily owned 32 immovableassets including flats, agriculturalland, shops and restaurants, theprobe found.
The state government decidedto dissolve GSLDC in November2018 following allegations of
financial irregularities, and askedthe ACB to investigate corruptionallegations against the corpora-tion's officials.
Of the 41 cases registered bythe Surat ACB, Premal's nameappears as accused in 26 cases, therelease said.
An alleged scam involvingthen GSLDC Managing DirectorK S Detroja and six other officialshad been unearthed by the ACB inApril last year. (PTI)
2 drug peddlersarrested with heroin
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 28: BakshiNagar police arrested two drugpeddlers and recovered heroinfrom their possession.
As per police sources, ateam from Bakshi Nagar PoliceStation during checking inter-cepted a scooty.
During checking, policeteam recovered 10 grams heroinfrom the possession of two per-sons riding on the vehicle andarrested them.
The arrested persons wereidentified as Sahil Malik aliasNanu, son of Muneer Ahmed ofNewplots, District Jammu andAbhishek Gupta, son of Krishanof Dhar Road, Sailan Talab,District Udhampur. Sahil wasalso arrested in 2017 and 2018in drugs peddling cases.
A case under FIR Number219/19 under Section8/21/22/29 NDPS Act has beenregistered at Police StationBakshi Nagar and investigationstarted.
Bail denied to 5drug peddlersExcelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 28:Additional Sessions JudgeJammu Tahir Khurshid Rainatoday rejected the bail applica-tions of five drug peddlersnamely Vishav Dogra,Sumeshwar Singh Jamwal,Amit Sharma, Sahil Zadoo andVicky Kumar.
These alleged drug-peddlerswere arrested by Police PostChinore on November 15, 2019along with intoxicants andaccordingly case under NDPSAwas registered against them.
After hearing APP SureshSharma, the court rejected thebail application and cancelledtheir bail bonds “As the accusedare on interim bail they shall betaken into custody forthwith tobe sent to judicial custody”, thecourt directed.
GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIRTRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
CIVIL SECRETARIATJAMMU
NOTIFICATIONJammu, the 24th December, 2019
SO 40- In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1)of section 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir State Road SafetyCouncil Act, 2018 (Act No. V of 2018) and in partial modificationof Notification SRO 445 of 2018 dated: 01-10-2018, theGovernment hereby direct that Sr. No. 1 to the said notificationshall be substituted by the following:-1. Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor ChairmanBy order of Lieutenant Governor.
Sd/-(Dr. Assgar Hassan Samoon) IAS
DIP/J-11523/19 Principal Secretary to Government,Dated: 28-12-2019 Transport Department
Nirwan Diwas of Swami Shiv
Ram Ji observed Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 28: 229thNirwan Diwas of Swami ShivRam Ji, the first Mahant of UmaBhagwati Asthapan, BrarianganUmanagri in South Kashmirdistrict of Anantnag wasobserved at Sharda Peeth tem-ple Bantalab.
On the occasion a MahaYagya/Jag was solemnized byUma Bhagwati Asthapan Trust.The Hawan started in theevening of December 26 andculminated with Puranahutinext day. A large number ofdevotees attended the functionand they were served withprashad after Puranahuti.
Sanjay Pandita president ofthe Trust briefed the gatheringabout the life of Swami ShivRam Ji and history of UmaBhagwati Shrine.
