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Prabhat Ranjan Deen LUCKNOW, Feb 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India is rapidly moving ahead to become a strong mili- tary power but we are a demo- cratic country first and our strength means to secure and protect small neighbouring countries. "India is getting stronger and self-efficient day by day in defence production. We are making India stronger not to be a big boss of the neighbour countries, but to be a helping and securing big brother of the neighbours…", the PM said while inaugurating five day DefExpo-2020 here today. He said India is becoming producer of indigenous defence materials and Uttar Pradesh will be the main hub of defence man- ufacturing. "By organizing such a big and historical event Uttar Pradesh is fulfilling the dream of 'Make in India' and this will give huge employment to the youths, Modi added. On the occasion, PM also witnessed grand Army and Air Force show, portraying might of the nation. Modi expressed his pleasure that for the first time the Department of Defence Production in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs is also convening the first ever Indo-Africa Defence Ministers' conclave in the Expo. Ministers of 15 different African countries are participating in the conclave and the aim of India is to further strengthen defence cooperation with the African nations. Prime Minister assured the delegates of foreign nations that India is the country which believes in peace, peaceful exis- tence and mutual cooperation. 'We were compelled to fight two world wars of no reason and sac- rificed a lot. But our culture is to believe on world-peace and tran- quillity', Modi added. Modi said that whenever and wherever in the world people debate on flourishing countries of 21st century, India is always counted in the list. Security is obviously our major point of concern. "Technology being used by nefarious hands is becoming serious threat. We are creating a strong technical wall against the pilferages of technology. We are also concentrating on artificial intelligence and very soon we are going to produce 25 products of artificial intelligence, Modi added. Speaking on the occasion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Defence Expo-2020 held in Lucknow is the result of the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that the Defence Corridor to be built in Uttar Pradesh will be unprece- dented in the entire world. India will become the hub of defence manufacturing in future. In the next five years, defence manu- facturing will accelerate more. Companies in the field of defence from all over the world are coming to India because India is a big market in the world, he added. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath said, "Defence Expo 2020 will prove to be very important for making India self-reliant in defence sec- tor. This is a great opportunity to show the might of the army. He said that 23 MoUs are going to be signed for investment in Defence Expo. Investment of Rs 50,000 crore is expected to take place, which will provide employment to 3 lakh people. He said that the foundation stone of the Defence Corridor was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February. Six nodes are being made in it". Yogi said that they have a large network of expressways. Work is going on at Purvanchal Expressway and Bundelkhand Expressway after Yamuna and Agra Expressway. He said that work has also started on the Ganga Expressway in the State while work on building 11 air- ports along with Asia's largest Zewar airport has been expedited. DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 (PAGE 7) BJP cheating people over domicile law: Harshdev Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: Lambasting the BJP for its flip-flop over the issue of domicile law for J&K, Harshdev Singh, JKNPP Chairman and former Minister today said that highly incongru- ous and contra- dictory state- ments made by the saffron party leadership had created huge embitterment in the hearts and minds of the people especial- ly the youth. “BJP leader- ship is taking one stand while addressing the public gatherings but issuing exactly opposite statements during the course of Parliamentary proceedings,” he said while referring to the reply of G Kishan Reddy in Parliament yesterday in response to a ques- tion by MP Natrajan, wherein the Union MoS Home had categori- cally stated that `as on date, the Government has not taken any decision regarding domicile law in J&K’. Addressing a press confer- ence in Jammu today, Harshdev Singh said that the statement of the Union MoS denying any such proposal for domicile law in J&K had exposed the BJP leadership yet again for its treacherous politics. “The cat which had been mewing for long has been finally let out of the bag by no other than the BJP Government itself. The Parliament reply has falsified the lofty claims made by BJP leaders that a Domicile law was in the offing and that Home Ministry was shortly issuing a notification in this regard,” he said. Accusing the BJP leadership of skullduggery and deceptive politics, Harshdev Singh cau- tioned the saffron party to refrain from taking the people of J&K for granted. “Double stan- dards of BJP leadership have come to fore on several occa- sions in its dealing with J&K affairs. It has been promising early delimitation for quite some time without actually commit- ting itself to it. It has often been talking of holding Assembly elections in the erstwhile State and subsequently retracting from its statements. It has been assuring of extending the provi- sions of 73rd and 74th Amendment of the constitution to J&K without taking any ini- tiative in this regard. And it has been harping on ending bias against Jammu while at the same time announcing mega freebies and doles for Kashmir. It’s, in fact, moving in fits and starts, accompanied by reverses which could prove counterproductive aspiration”, he said. Dignitaries during a seminar organised by NABARD at Jammu on Wednesday. NABARD estimates credit potential of Rs 30,760 cr under priority sector Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: NABARD has estimated a credit potential of Rs 30,760 crore under priority sector for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2020-21. The UT focus paper containing the details of dis- trict wise and sector wise credit potentials arrived at in a holistic manner based on consultation with all stakeholders was launched in the Credit and Development Seminar of NABARD. Thomas Mathew, Regional Director, RBI inaugurated the semi- nar and gave the key note address. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir, Dr. K.S. Risam, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, R. K. Chhibber, convenor UTLBC/Chairman J&K Bank and other senior bankers and officials put forth their views and actively participated in the seminar. The areas for a sustainable and inclusive development of the U T which were discussed in the semi- nar included farmers collectives through FPOs, developing walnut as a commercial crop, enhancing productivity in Saffron, a new eco system for handicrafts through OFPOs, storage and marketing infrastructure for Apple, strengthen- ing of dairy cooperatives as a pilot project, improving the ancient net- work of Zamindari Kuhls in Kashmir, developing a marketing infrastructure for vegetables around Jammu and financial literacy for Panchayat members. The seminar presented the potential linked credit estimates for various sub-sectors of priority sec- tor which include Rs 15799.67 crore for agriculture (Rs 14320.17 crore in farm credit, Rs 458.89 crore for agriculture infrastructure, Rs 640.07 for food and agro processing etc.) and Rs 10630.03 crore for MSME segment etc. for year 2020- 21. NABARD released a short film on E-Shakti, a digitization pilot project for SHGs and a booklet titled "Saffron to Marigold", A glimpse of NABARD initiatives in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh which reflected the impact of vari- ous projects/programmes imple- mented by NABARD at ground level. The various products of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Off-Farm Producer Organization (OFPO) supported by NABARD were also demonstrated in the stalls. As a marketing initiative to support artisans of J&K and Ladakh, NABARD is going to organize a" Gramya Kala Shilp Mela" from March 12 to 16 at Kalakendra, Bikram Chowk Jammu. CUJ Vice-Chancellor and others releasing CD of seminar on Wednesday. Seminar on ‘Assessment & Evaluation: Recent trends & Challenges’ begins at CUJ Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: A two-day national seminar entitled "Assessment and Evaluation: Recent trends and Challenges" began today in the Department of Educational Studies, Central University of Jammu under the 'Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching' (PMMMNMTT) scheme of MHRD. During the inaugural, CUJ Vice Chancellor Prof Ashok Aima stressed on synergy building among the intellectuals of the vari- ous educational institutes and char- acter building in the students that need to be started from the school level. He added that the ecosystem of intellectual development needs to be focused in the schools. He stressed that young minds need to be trained for thinking new possi- bilities. Dr J N Baliya, HoD Educational Studies, CUJ, impressed upon the audience about the need of the quality assessment and evaluation in educational process. The Co-ordinator of the semi- nar, Dr Ritu Bakshi, said that need of the hour was to revisit the pres- ent practices of the assessment and evaluation for quality based solu- tions to the whole Education sys- tem of the country. Prof Amit Kouts, Head and Dean, Deptt of Eduaction, GNDU, delivered key note address and pointed out the issues and chal- lenges in the Assessment and eval- uation which is the centre of the education process. Further, he focused on the development of the quality assessment tool; and signif- icant role of parent as stakeholder in the entire process of education. The plenary session was chaired by Prof Kiran Deep Kour, Department of Education, Punjabi University, Patiala. The key speak- ers in the session were Prof Vishal Sood, Head and Dean, Department of Education, CUHP; Dr Sudhir Singh, Joint Secretary, JKBOSE; Dr Vipin Verma, Principal, GDC Udhampur and Dr J N Baliya. During the technical sessions, the delegates presented their papers on the respective themes. The ses- sions were chaired and co-chaired by Prof Hemant Lata Sharma, Dr Raj Singh, Prof Darshana Sharma, Prof Deepak Pathania, Prof R K Mahajan, Prof Deepa Kouts, Prof Govind Singh, Dr Yashwant Singh and Dr Bhawana Arora, Dr Ajay Singh, Dr Sanjay Sharma, Dr Deepti Malhotra, Suresh Gouria, Dr Anju Thappa, Dr Arvind respec- tively. The sessions were co-ordi- nated by Dr Baliya, Dr Bakshi, Dr Kiran, Dr Aman and Dr Asit. Dr Aman delivered the formal vote of thanks. Retd non-gazetted police personnel hold protest over pay anomaly Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: Non- Gazetted Police Pensioners Welfare Forum today held a protest demonstration here at Exhibition Ground to press the Government to fulfill their long pending demand regarding pay anomaly. A large number of retired non- gazetted police personnel under the leadership of Ajit Singh gath- ered at Exhibition Ground and raised slogans against the Government for ignoring their long pending demand regarding pay anomalies. Addressing the protestors, Ajit Singh said that Government is giving the effect of its Order No 229-F of 2014 dated 7-10-2014 regarding pay anomaly, from the date of order though the effect should be given from the year 1996 when Fifth Pay Commission was implemented throughout the State leaving only Police Department. He criticized the Government and the Police Department for ignoring the just and genuine demand of the poor police pen- sioners, stating that since the Forum launched their struggle to get their rights, Government is constituting committee after com- mittee but doing nothing to redress the issue. Singh said that First Pay anomaly committee was formed in the year 2009, another was con- stituted in September 2011 and the third one was formed in April 2016. He said that the Forum wants that like previous two com- mittees, the third one should not be time killing. “As such we want to know the time frame because the issue is lingering on for the last 20 years”, he added. The Forum chairman said that the office of the Director General of Police in response to a clarifica- tion sought by the Finance Department, had informed that pay anomalies of retired ASIs and Head Constables is about Rs 5, 93, 25000. Singh appealed the police authorities to release this amount in favour of retired ASIs and Head Constables. Retired police personnel staging protest at Exhibition Ground in Jammu. 2 structures raised on forest land dismantled Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: A team of Jammu Forest Division in an anti- encroachment drive demol- ished two under construction structures in Forest Compartment No. 4 & 6 in Chowadhi which was illegally constructed by land grabbers. Official sources said struc- tures on Forest land were illegal- ly raised by Abdul Hamid, son of Noor Husain resident of Barmini, Sunjwan and one Gul Mohd, resident of Gool in dis- trict Ramban. The team also seized angle iron doors, frames, GI sheets and retrieved back one Kanal forest land. The team of Forest officials was led by Vijay Kumar Khosla, Range Officer Bahu, along with Diwakar Singh Block Officer Chowadhi and other field staff of Bahu Forest Range. Alok Maurya, DFO Jammu when contacted stated that on a specific information the opera- tion was launched. The police assistance was immediately sought from SP South Jammu,. Vinay Kumar and SDPO East Rajinder Singh Rahi. He said the joint team of Forest and Police was constituted for removal of said encroachment.Despite resistance from the encroachers, the operation was smoothly con- ducted. Forest officials dismantling structure in forest area of Chowadhi on Wednesday. Dharmarth Trust President visits Purmandal, Utterbehni shrines Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: J&K Dharmarth Trust President, Mubarak Singh today visited Purmandal and Utterbehni shrines and discussed arrange- ments for ensuing Shivratri and Navratri festivals. Earlier, Mubarak Singh accompanied by senior officials of the trust visited Shri Ranbir Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya School, Birpur and took stock of its functioning. He interacted with students and management of the school and reviewed the facili- ties being provided in the school. Singh urged the staff mem- bers to be dedicated and honest to their profession and take proper care of the students. He also advised the students to pay attention to their study so that they could become good citizens of the country. Later, the president visited Purmandal and Utterbehni shrines reviewed arrangements in view of forthcoming Shivratri and Chaitra Navratri festivals. He also discussed security and other arrangements being made for the convenience of the pub- lic. Singh asked Secretary of the trust, Dr Sat Pal to approach the District Administration, Samba to make all required necessary arrangements as per the past practice, for the upcoming festi- vals. During his visit to Purmandal, he also met a depu- tation comprising prominent people of the area seeking a chunk of land for establishment of a college. Besides, he also inspected trust land, garden and shops in Purmandal area. Singh issued directions regarding repair of the Bada Mandir temple, Utterbehni and offered prayers at Abhi Mukteshwar Temple in Utterbehni. Goverdhan Singh, Member of the trust council and Varinder Singh Jamwal, Additional Secretary also accompanied the president. President of Dharmarth Trust, Mubarak Singh offering prayers at Baba Abhi Mukteshwar temple, Utterbehni of Samba district. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: Kia Motors India, wholly owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, today introduced two new prod- ucts for the Indian market at the Auto Expo 2020. Alongside the aspirational and sophisticated Kia Carnival premium MPV, now tailored for the Indian market, Kia also unveiled the new Sonet concept at the show. The Kia Sonet, unveiled for the first time ever, previews a future global compact SUV from the brand. The concept will be developed further ahead of a launch in the Indian market in the second half of 2020. The Carnival has been offi- cially launched in India in three different specifications at a start- ing price of Rs 24.95 lakh for its Premium variant (ex-show- room), Rs 28.95 lakh for its Prestige variant (ex-showroom) and Rs 33.95 lakh for its Limousine variant (ex-show- room). The Carnival is designed to resonate with young-at-heart, trendy and elite Indian buyers. Kia received more than 1,400 bookings for the new car on the first day of orders, with a total of more than 3500 bookings received to-date. Kookhyun Shim, MD and CEO for Kia Motors India said, “When Kia launched in India two years ago, we came here to win the hearts of Indian cus- tomers. Today, I can say that our approach – to do more than sim- ply build and sell great cars here – is bearing fruit. We have sought to understand Indian cus- tomers’ aspirations, and match them with best-in-class products and services. Our latest vehicle, the Kia Carnival, is a clear example of this approach. Though it represents a leap up from the Seltos, into a premium, aspirational segment, it has been devised with the same passion. “Globally, Kia Motors is driven by the passion of our cus- tomers, partners, and employ- ees. We continue to strengthen our role as a global brand, and our success in recent years has been a result of our unique future-centric approach to inno- vation. As the Indian market evolves, we will continue to offer customers here the best and most innovative products and services”, Shim added. The Kia Sonet concept, revealed for the first time today, previews the third product offer- ing from Kia Motors in India. A smart urban SUV for young, dynamic Indian consumers, the Sonet takes inspiration from the advanced world of networking. Targeted at a demographic that is always connected to the world in more ways than one, the Sonet is designed to exceed customers’ lifestyle and technol- ogy expectations. With a modern, dynamic and bold design, the Sonet is equipped with several first-in- class features. These include head-turning looks, Kia’s signa- ture ‘tiger-nose’ grille, stepwell geometry within the grille mesh, ‘tiger-eyeline’ daytime running lights, and wide rear signature lighting. Officials of Kia Motors introducing new Sonet concept at Auto Expo 2020. Intensify work on development projects in Ramnagar: Pathania Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 5: Ranbir Singh Pathania, former MLA and spokesperson, J&K BJP, called upon the Government and local administration to spur up execution work on various pub- lic utility works and projects sanctioned long back but on account of some dilly-dally rea- sons, they are still to be accom- plished. While addressing monthly meeting of party cadres at Townhall Ramnagar and a series of public outreach camps at Mottu, Rang, Plassan, Kirmoo and Daliya, Pathania called for qualitative and time bound com- pletion of various road projects which included Panchound to Chapper, Plasssan to Rang, Daler Morh to Amroh, Tagan - Sattian road, Gaghote-Dalsar road, Ramnagar-Dudu road, Thial-Chountra Mata road, a score of halfway left water sup- ply schemes i.e WSS Baryalta Sartedi, WSS Nakki, WSS Prey Badhaal, WSS Puji Mata, many irrigation canals, schools, hospi- tal buildings. Although sanctioned amount is available for these works, the same are hanging for one reason or the other, he added. Pathania further cited case of Kogha to Pinger road where the Forests Department has unnec- essarily stalled execution of work. He further recalled that during his tenure as MLA he has got sanctioned two degree col- leges but the construction work of buildings is yet to take place and the students are forced to sit in open or make shift arrange- ments. He also reiterated the need of filling staff shortage in GHSS G.S Banj, GHSS Garh Dhamma, GHSS Rasli Gadheran, GHSS Basantgarh, GHS Bainsta, GHS Pinger, GHS Chigla Balota, GHS Joffer and various other schools. He informed that the process for establishment of Kendriya Vidalya at Ramnagar has been initiated. Just like Model Higher Secondary School, Ramnagar, HSS Basantgarh,HSS Chanunta and HSS Majalta will be devel- oped as institutes par excellence. He said that three State of Art girls hostels are coming up at Ramnagar, Chowki and GS Banj. Pathania said that due to the acts and omissions of Government officers and politi- cal functionaries the work on University Campus at Ramnagar was stalled but will be taken up soon as he has taken up the mat- ter with highest authorities. Furthermore he said that ITI at Ramnagar is likely to come up soon and work on KVK at Marta will also be taken up in shortest possible time. He said that State of Art Multipurpose Stadium is completed at Ramnagar which provides opportunities to the youth who are well talented but lack requisite opportunities and infrastructure. BJP spokesperson R S Pathania addressing public meeting at Ramnagar on Wednesday. Kia Motors India introduces two new products at Auto Expo India moving ahead to become strong military power: Modi *Defence manufacturing to accelerate in next 5 yrs: Rajnath PM Narendra Modi inaugurating Defence Expo in the pres- ence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. -Excelsior/ S M Pari MGNREGA workers stage protest Excelsior Correspondent MENDHAR, Feb 5: A large number of workers who have been denied wages by the Rural Development Department under various MGNREGA works for the last over four years staged a protest demonstration and submitted memorandum to Sub Divisional Magistrate here. MGNREGA workers assembled at Shahidi Yadgar in the mid- dle of the town and raised slogans against Rural Development Department. They alleged that concerned Village Level Workers (Gram Sevaks) were not paying their pending wages for the last over four years and even the matter was brought to the notice of BDO Mendhar, Balakote and Mankote but nothing fruitful emerged. Leading the protest Sarfraz Choudhary said that protest will be intensified if wages were not paid within a week. Harshdev Singh addressing press conference at Jammu on Wednesday. 389 detained under PSA in J&K NEW DELHI, Feb 5: A total of 389 people are cur- rently in detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Rajya Sabha was informed today. Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said detention orders has been issued against 444 people under the JK Public Safety Act since August 2019 when Article 370 was abro- gated. At present, 389 people are in detention under the PSA, he said in reply to a written question. Regular reviews are undertak- en on a case-by-case basis and accordingly, extension in deten- tion or revocation is made based on reports of field agencies and the ground situation. (PTI) Ensure proper clothing for jawans: Cong NEW DELHI, Feb 5: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury today attacked the Government in Lok Sabha on the findings of the CAG report that flagged acute shortage of essential clothing, boots and equipment for sol- diers posted in Siachen. Speaking during the Zero Hour, Chowdhury said it is the responsibility of the Government to ensure clothing and all other items required by soldiers posted at Siachen as they are guarding the nation is such difficult terrain and hostile weather. The report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which was tabled in Parliament on Monday, pulled up the Army for delay in procurement of cloth- ing, equipment, snow goggles and multi-purpose boots that are required to be provided to sol- diers serving in high altitude areas. (PTI) Accused involved in attempt to murder case arrested Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Feb 5: Police arrest- ed an accused who was involved in attempt to murder case. As per police sources, during the intervening night of February 4 and 5, a youth identified as Sahil Singh (19), son of Late Lehar Singh of Nai Basti District Reasi attacked with sharp edge weapon and critically injured another youth namely Nitin Singh alias Saajan, son of Sanjay Singh of Nai Basti District Reasi at Fast Food Shop at Nai Basti and escaped from the spot. The injured person was shift- ed to hospital and a case under FIR Number 9/2020 under sec- tion 307 and 452 IPC and 4/25 Arms Act got registered at Police Station and hunt was launched to arrest the accused. After hectic efforts, a team from Police Station Reasi arrest- ed the accused from Mari area of District Reasi during wee hours. Further investigation into the case is going on. * Watch video on www.excelsiornews.com
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Prabhat Ranjan DeenLUCKNOW, Feb 5: Prime
Minister Narendra Modi todaysaid that India is rapidly movingahead to become a strong mili-tary power but we are a demo-cratic country first and ourstrength means to secure andprotect small neighbouringcountries.
"India is getting stronger andself-efficient day by day indefence production. We aremaking India stronger not to bea big boss of the neighbourcountries, but to be a helpingand securing big brother of theneighbours…", the PM saidwhile inaugurating five dayDefExpo-2020 here today.
He said India is becomingproducer of indigenous defencematerials and Uttar Pradesh willbe the main hub of defence man-ufacturing. "By organizing sucha big and historical event UttarPradesh is fulfilling the dream of'Make in India' and this will givehuge employment to the youths,Modi added. On the occasion,PM also witnessed grand Armyand Air Force show, portrayingmight of the nation.
Modi expressed his pleasurethat for the first time theDepartment of DefenceProduction in collaboration withthe Ministry of External Affairsis also convening the first everIndo-Africa Defence Ministers'conclave in the Expo. Ministersof 15 different African countriesare participating in the conclaveand the aim of India is to furtherstrengthen defence cooperationwith the African nations.
Prime Minister assured thedelegates of foreign nations thatIndia is the country whichbelieves in peace, peaceful exis-tence and mutual cooperation.'We were compelled to fight twoworld wars of no reason and sac-rificed a lot. But our culture is tobelieve on world-peace and tran-quillity', Modi added. Modi saidthat whenever and wherever inthe world people debate onflourishing countries of 21stcentury, India is always countedin the list. Security is obviouslyour major point of concern.
"Technology being used bynefarious hands is becomingserious threat. We are creating astrong technical wall against thepilferages of technology. We arealso concentrating on artificialintelligence and very soon weare going to produce 25 productsof artificial intelligence, Modiadded.
Speaking on the occasion,Defence Minister Rajnath Singhsaid that the Defence Expo-2020held in Lucknow is the result ofthe vision of Prime MinisterNarendra Modi. He said that theDefence Corridor to be built inUttar Pradesh will be unprece-dented in the entire world. Indiawill become the hub of defencemanufacturing in future. In thenext five years, defence manu-facturing will accelerate more.Companies in the field ofdefence from all over the world
are coming to India becauseIndia is a big market in theworld, he added.
Chief Minister of UttarPradesh Yogi Adityanath said,"Defence Expo 2020 will proveto be very important for makingIndia self-reliant in defence sec-tor. This is a great opportunity toshow the might of the army. Hesaid that 23 MoUs are going tobe signed for investment inDefence Expo. Investment of Rs50,000 crore is expected to takeplace, which will provideemployment to 3 lakh people.
He said that the foundation stoneof the Defence Corridor was laidby Prime Minister NarendraModi in February. Six nodes arebeing made in it".
Yogi said that they have alarge network of expressways.Work is going on at PurvanchalExpressway and BundelkhandExpressway after Yamuna andAgra Expressway. He said thatwork has also started on theGanga Expressway in the Statewhile work on building 11 air-ports along with Asia's largestZewar airport has been expedited.
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 (PAGE 7)
BJP cheating people overdomicile law: Harshdev
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 5: Lambastingthe BJP for its flip-flop over theissue of domicile law for J&K,Harshdev Singh, JKNPPChairman and former Ministertoday said thathighly incongru-ous and contra-dictory state-ments made bythe saffron partyleadership hadcreated hugeembitterment inthe hearts andminds of thepeople especial-ly the youth.
“BJP leader-ship is taking one stand whileaddressing the public gatheringsbut issuing exactly oppositestatements during the course ofParliamentary proceedings,” hesaid while referring to the replyof G Kishan Reddy in Parliamentyesterday in response to a ques-tion by MP Natrajan, wherein theUnion MoS Home had categori-cally stated that `as on date, theGovernment has not taken anydecision regarding domicile lawin J&K’.
Addressing a press confer-ence in Jammu today, HarshdevSingh said that the statement ofthe Union MoS denying anysuch proposal for domicile lawin J&K had exposed the BJPleadership yet again for itstreacherous politics. “The catwhich had been mewing for longhas been finally let out of the bagby no other than the BJPGovernment itself. TheParliament reply has falsified thelofty claims made by BJP leadersthat a Domicile law was in the
offing and that Home Ministrywas shortly issuing a notificationin this regard,” he said.
Accusing the BJP leadershipof skullduggery and deceptivepolitics, Harshdev Singh cau-
tioned the saffron party torefrain from taking the people ofJ&K for granted. “Double stan-dards of BJP leadership havecome to fore on several occa-sions in its dealing with J&Kaffairs. It has been promising
early delimitation for quite sometime without actually commit-ting itself to it. It has often beentalking of holding Assemblyelections in the erstwhile Stateand subsequently retractingfrom its statements. It has beenassuring of extending the provi-sions of 73rd and 74thAmendment of the constitutionto J&K without taking any ini-tiative in this regard. And it hasbeen harping on ending biasagainst Jammu while at the sametime announcing mega freebiesand doles for Kashmir. It’s, infact, moving in fits and starts,accompanied by reverses whichcould prove counterproductiveaspiration”, he said.
Dignitaries during a seminar organised by NABARD atJammu on Wednesday.
NABARD estimates credit potentialof Rs 30,760 cr under priority sector
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 5: NABARD hasestimated a credit potential of Rs30,760 crore under priority sectorfor the UT of Jammu and Kashmirfor the year 2020-21. The UT focuspaper containing the details of dis-trict wise and sector wise creditpotentials arrived at in a holisticmanner based on consultation withall stakeholders was launched in theCredit and Development Seminarof NABARD.
Thomas Mathew, RegionalDirector, RBI inaugurated the semi-nar and gave the key note address.Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, ViceChancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir, Dr.K.S. Risam, Vice Chancellor,SKUAST-Jammu, R. K. Chhibber,convenor UTLBC/Chairman J&KBank and other senior bankers andofficials put forth their views andactively participated in the seminar.
The areas for a sustainable andinclusive development of the U Twhich were discussed in the semi-nar included farmers collectivesthrough FPOs, developing walnutas a commercial crop, enhancingproductivity in Saffron, a new ecosystem for handicrafts throughOFPOs, storage and marketinginfrastructure for Apple, strengthen-ing of dairy cooperatives as a pilotproject, improving the ancient net-
work of Zamindari Kuhls inKashmir, developing a marketinginfrastructure for vegetables aroundJammu and financial literacy forPanchayat members.
The seminar presented thepotential linked credit estimates forvarious sub-sectors of priority sec-tor which include Rs 15799.67crore for agriculture (Rs 14320.17crore in farm credit, Rs 458.89 crorefor agriculture infrastructure, Rs640.07 for food and agro processingetc.) and Rs 10630.03 crore forMSME segment etc. for year 2020-21.
NABARD released a short filmon E-Shakti, a digitization pilotproject for SHGs and a booklettitled "Saffron to Marigold", Aglimpse of NABARD initiatives inJammu, Kashmir and Ladakhwhich reflected the impact of vari-ous projects/programmes imple-mented by NABARD at groundlevel.
The various products of FarmerProducer Organizations (FPOs) andOff-Farm Producer Organization(OFPO) supported by NABARDwere also demonstrated in the stalls.As a marketing initiative to supportartisans of J&K and Ladakh,NABARD is going to organize a"Gramya Kala Shilp Mela" fromMarch 12 to 16 at Kalakendra,Bikram Chowk Jammu.
CUJ Vice-Chancellor and others releasing CD of seminar onWednesday.
Seminar on ‘Assessment & Evaluation:Recent trends & Challenges’ begins at CUJ
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 5: A two-daynational seminar entitled"Assessment and Evaluation:Recent trends and Challenges"began today in the Department ofEducational Studies, CentralUniversity of Jammu under the'Pandit Madan Mohan MalviyaNational Mission on Teachers andTeaching' (PMMMNMTT)scheme of MHRD.
During the inaugural, CUJ ViceChancellor Prof Ashok Aimastressed on synergy buildingamong the intellectuals of the vari-ous educational institutes and char-acter building in the students thatneed to be started from the schoollevel. He added that the ecosystemof intellectual development needsto be focused in the schools. Hestressed that young minds need tobe trained for thinking new possi-bilities.
Dr J N Baliya, HoDEducational Studies, CUJ,impressed upon the audience aboutthe need of the quality assessmentand evaluation in educationalprocess.
The Co-ordinator of the semi-nar, Dr Ritu Bakshi, said that needof the hour was to revisit the pres-ent practices of the assessment andevaluation for quality based solu-tions to the whole Education sys-tem of the country.
Prof Amit Kouts, Head andDean, Deptt of Eduaction, GNDU,delivered key note address andpointed out the issues and chal-lenges in the Assessment and eval-uation which is the centre of theeducation process. Further, hefocused on the development of thequality assessment tool; and signif-icant role of parent as stakeholder inthe entire process of education.
The plenary session waschaired by Prof Kiran Deep Kour,Department of Education, PunjabiUniversity, Patiala. The key speak-ers in the session were Prof VishalSood, Head and Dean, Departmentof Education, CUHP; Dr SudhirSingh, Joint Secretary, JKBOSE;Dr Vipin Verma, Principal, GDCUdhampur and Dr J N Baliya.
During the technical sessions,the delegates presented their paperson the respective themes. The ses-sions were chaired and co-chairedby Prof Hemant Lata Sharma, DrRaj Singh, Prof Darshana Sharma,Prof Deepak Pathania, Prof R KMahajan, Prof Deepa Kouts, ProfGovind Singh, Dr Yashwant Singhand Dr Bhawana Arora, Dr AjaySingh, Dr Sanjay Sharma, DrDeepti Malhotra, Suresh Gouria,Dr Anju Thappa, Dr Arvind respec-tively. The sessions were co-ordi-nated by Dr Baliya, Dr Bakshi, DrKiran, Dr Aman and Dr Asit. DrAman delivered the formal vote ofthanks.
Retd non-gazetted police personnelhold protest over pay anomaly
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 5: Non-Gazetted Police PensionersWelfare Forum today held aprotest demonstration here atExhibition Ground to press theGovernment to fulfill their longpending demand regarding payanomaly.
A large number of retired non-gazetted police personnel underthe leadership of Ajit Singh gath-ered at Exhibition Ground andraised slogans against the
Government for ignoring theirlong pending demand regardingpay anomalies.
Addressing the protestors, AjitSingh said that Government isgiving the effect of its Order No229-F of 2014 dated 7-10-2014regarding pay anomaly, from thedate of order though the effectshould be given from the year1996 when Fifth Pay Commissionwas implemented throughout theState leaving only PoliceDepartment.
He criticized the Governmentand the Police Department for
ignoring the just and genuinedemand of the poor police pen-sioners, stating that since theForum launched their struggle toget their rights, Government isconstituting committee after com-mittee but doing nothing toredress the issue.
Singh said that First Payanomaly committee was formedin the year 2009, another was con-stituted in September 2011 and thethird one was formed in April2016. He said that the Forumwants that like previous two com-
mittees, the third one should notbe time killing. “As such we wantto know the time frame becausethe issue is lingering on for the last20 years”, he added.
The Forum chairman said thatthe office of the Director Generalof Police in response to a clarifica-tion sought by the FinanceDepartment, had informed thatpay anomalies of retired ASIs andHead Constables is about Rs 5,93, 25000. Singh appealed thepolice authorities to release thisamount in favour of retired ASIsand Head Constables.
Retired police personnel staging protest at Exhibition Groundin Jammu.
2 structures raised on forest land dismantled
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 5: A team ofJammu Forest Division in ananti- encroachment drive demol-ished two under constructionstructures in ForestCompartment No. 4 & 6 in
Chowadhi which was illegallyconstructed by land grabbers.
Official sources said struc-tures on Forest land were illegal-ly raised by Abdul Hamid, sonof Noor Husain resident ofBarmini, Sunjwan and one GulMohd, resident of Gool in dis-trict Ramban. The team alsoseized angle iron doors, frames,GI sheets and retrieved backone Kanal forest land.
The team of Forest officials
was led by Vijay Kumar Khosla,Range Officer Bahu, along withDiwakar Singh Block OfficerChowadhi and other field staffof Bahu Forest Range.
Alok Maurya, DFO Jammuwhen contacted stated that on a
specific information the opera-tion was launched. The policeassistance was immediatelysought from SP South Jammu,.Vinay Kumar and SDPO EastRajinder Singh Rahi. He said thejoint team of Forest and Policewas constituted for removal ofsaid encroachment.Despiteresistance from the encroachers,the operation was smoothly con-ducted.
Forest officials dismantling structure in forest area ofChowadhi on Wednesday.
Dharmarth Trust President visitsPurmandal, Utterbehni shrines
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 5: J&KDharmarth Trust President,Mubarak Singh today visited
Purmandal and Utterbehnishrines and discussed arrange-ments for ensuing Shivratri andNavratri festivals.
Earlier, Mubarak Singhaccompanied by senior officialsof the trust visited Shri RanbirSanskrit Mahavidyalaya School,Birpur and took stock of itsfunctioning. He interacted withstudents and management of theschool and reviewed the facili-ties being provided in theschool.
Singh urged the staff mem-bers to be dedicated and honestto their profession and takeproper care of the students. Healso advised the students to payattention to their study so thatthey could become good citizensof the country.
Later, the president visitedPurmandal and Utterbehnishrines reviewed arrangementsin view of forthcoming Shivratri
and Chaitra Navratri festivals.He also discussed security andother arrangements being madefor the convenience of the pub-lic.
Singh asked Secretary of thetrust, Dr Sat Pal to approach theDistrict Administration, Sambato make all required necessaryarrangements as per the pastpractice, for the upcoming festi-vals.
During his visit toPurmandal, he also met a depu-tation comprising prominentpeople of the area seeking achunk of land for establishmentof a college. Besides, he alsoinspected trust land, garden andshops in Purmandal area.
Singh issued directionsregarding repair of the BadaMandir temple, Utterbehni andoffered prayers at AbhiMukteshwar Temple inUtterbehni.
Goverdhan Singh, Memberof the trust council and VarinderSingh Jamwal, AdditionalSecretary also accompanied thepresident.
President of Dharmarth Trust, Mubarak Singh offeringprayers at Baba Abhi Mukteshwar temple, Utterbehni of Sambadistrict.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 5: Kia MotorsIndia, wholly owned subsidiaryof Kia Motors Corporation,today introduced two new prod-ucts for the Indian market at theAuto Expo 2020.
Alongside the aspirationaland sophisticated Kia Carnival
premium MPV, now tailored forthe Indian market, Kia alsounveiled the new Sonet conceptat the show.
The Kia Sonet, unveiled forthe first time ever, previews afuture global compact SUVfrom the brand. The concept willbe developed further ahead of alaunch in the Indian market inthe second half of 2020.
The Carnival has been offi-cially launched in India in threedifferent specifications at a start-ing price of Rs 24.95 lakh for itsPremium variant (ex-show-room), Rs 28.95 lakh for itsPrestige variant (ex-showroom)and Rs 33.95 lakh for itsLimousine variant (ex-show-room). The Carnival is designedto resonate with young-at-heart,trendy and elite Indian buyers.Kia received more than 1,400bookings for the new car on thefirst day of orders, with a total ofmore than 3500 bookingsreceived to-date.
Kookhyun Shim, MD andCEO for Kia Motors India said,“When Kia launched in Indiatwo years ago, we came here towin the hearts of Indian cus-tomers. Today, I can say that ourapproach – to do more than sim-ply build and sell great cars here– is bearing fruit. We have
sought to understand Indian cus-tomers’ aspirations, and matchthem with best-in-class productsand services. Our latest vehicle,the Kia Carnival, is a clearexample of this approach.Though it represents a leap upfrom the Seltos, into a premium,aspirational segment, it has beendevised with the same passion.
“Globally, Kia Motors isdriven by the passion of our cus-tomers, partners, and employ-ees. We continue to strengthenour role as a global brand, andour success in recent years hasbeen a result of our uniquefuture-centric approach to inno-vation. As the Indian marketevolves, we will continue tooffer customers here the bestand most innovative productsand services”, Shim added.
The Kia Sonet concept,revealed for the first time today,previews the third product offer-ing from Kia Motors in India. Asmart urban SUV for young,dynamic Indian consumers, theSonet takes inspiration from theadvanced world of networking.
Targeted at a demographicthat is always connected to theworld in more ways than one,the Sonet is designed to exceedcustomers’ lifestyle and technol-ogy expectations.
With a modern, dynamic andbold design, the Sonet isequipped with several first-in-class features. These includehead-turning looks, Kia’s signa-ture ‘tiger-nose’ grille, stepwellgeometry within the grille mesh,‘tiger-eyeline’ daytime runninglights, and wide rear signaturelighting.
Officials of Kia Motors introducing new Sonet concept atAuto Expo 2020.
Intensify work on developmentprojects in Ramnagar: PathaniaExcelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Feb 5: RanbirSingh Pathania, former MLAand spokesperson, J&K BJP,called upon the Government andlocal administration to spur upexecution work on various pub-lic utility works and projects
sanctioned long back but onaccount of some dilly-dally rea-sons, they are still to be accom-plished.
While addressing monthlymeeting of party cadres atTownhall Ramnagar and a seriesof public outreach camps atMottu, Rang, Plassan, Kirmooand Daliya, Pathania called forqualitative and time bound com-pletion of various road projectswhich included Panchound toChapper, Plasssan to Rang,Daler Morh to Amroh, Tagan -Sattian road, Gaghote-Dalsarroad, Ramnagar-Dudu road,Thial-Chountra Mata road, ascore of halfway left water sup-ply schemes i.e WSS BaryaltaSartedi, WSS Nakki, WSS PreyBadhaal, WSS Puji Mata, manyirrigation canals, schools, hospi-tal buildings.
Although sanctioned amountis available for these works, thesame are hanging for one reasonor the other, he added.
Pathania further cited case ofKogha to Pinger road where theForests Department has unnec-essarily stalled execution ofwork. He further recalled thatduring his tenure as MLA he hasgot sanctioned two degree col-
leges but the construction workof buildings is yet to take placeand the students are forced to sitin open or make shift arrange-ments. He also reiterated theneed of filling staff shortage inGHSS G.S Banj, GHSS GarhDhamma, GHSS Rasli
Gadheran, GHSS Basantgarh,GHS Bainsta, GHS Pinger, GHSChigla Balota, GHS Joffer andvarious other schools.
He informed that the processfor establishment of KendriyaVidalya at Ramnagar has beeninitiated. Just like Model HigherSecondary School, Ramnagar,HSS Basantgarh,HSS Chanuntaand HSS Majalta will be devel-oped as institutes par excellence.He said that three State of Artgirls hostels are coming up atRamnagar, Chowki and GSBanj.
Pathania said that due to theacts and omissions ofGovernment officers and politi-cal functionaries the work onUniversity Campus at Ramnagarwas stalled but will be taken upsoon as he has taken up the mat-ter with highest authorities.
Furthermore he said that ITIat Ramnagar is likely to come upsoon and work on KVK at Martawill also be taken up in shortestpossible time. He said that Stateof Art Multipurpose Stadium iscompleted at Ramnagar whichprovides opportunities to theyouth who are well talented butlack requisite opportunities andinfrastructure.
BJP spokesperson R S Pathania addressing public meeting atRamnagar on Wednesday.
Kia Motors India introducestwo new products at Auto Expo
India moving ahead to becomestrong military power: Modi
*Defence manufacturing to accelerate in next 5 yrs: Rajnath
PM Narendra Modi inaugurating Defence Expo in the pres-ence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM YogiAdityanath in Lucknow. -Excelsior/ S M Pari
MGNREGA workers stage protestExcelsior Correspondent
MENDHAR, Feb 5: A large number of workers who have beendenied wages by the Rural Development Department under variousMGNREGA works for the last over four years staged a protestdemonstration and submitted memorandum to Sub DivisionalMagistrate here.
MGNREGA workers assembled at Shahidi Yadgar in the mid-dle of the town and raised slogans against Rural DevelopmentDepartment.
They alleged that concerned Village Level Workers (GramSevaks) were not paying their pending wages for the last over fouryears and even the matter was brought to the notice of BDOMendhar, Balakote and Mankote but nothing fruitful emerged.
Leading the protest Sarfraz Choudhary said that protest will beintensified if wages were not paid within a week.
Harshdev Singh addressing press conferenceat Jammu on Wednesday.
389 detainedunder PSA in
J&KNEW DELHI, Feb 5:
A total of 389 people are cur-rently in detention under thePublic Safety Act (PSA) inJammu and Kashmir, the RajyaSabha was informed today.
Union Minister of State forHome G Kishan Reddy saiddetention orders has been issuedagainst 444 people under the JKPublic Safety Act since August2019 when Article 370 was abro-gated.
At present, 389 people are indetention under the PSA, he saidin reply to a written question.
Regular reviews are undertak-en on a case-by-case basis andaccordingly, extension in deten-tion or revocation is made basedon reports of field agencies andthe ground situation. (PTI)
Ensure properclothing for
jawans: CongNEW DELHI, Feb 5:
Congress leader AdhirRanjan Chowdhury todayattacked the Government in LokSabha on the findings of theCAG report that flagged acuteshortage of essential clothing,boots and equipment for sol-diers posted in Siachen.
Speaking during the ZeroHour, Chowdhury said it is theresponsibility of theGovernment to ensure clothingand all other items required bysoldiers posted at Siachen asthey are guarding the nation issuch difficult terrain and hostileweather.
The report by theComptroller and AuditorGeneral of India (CAG), whichwas tabled in Parliament onMonday, pulled up the Army fordelay in procurement of cloth-ing, equipment, snow gogglesand multi-purpose boots that arerequired to be provided to sol-diers serving in high altitudeareas. (PTI)
Accused involved inattempt to murder
case arrestedExcelsior Correspondent
REASI, Feb 5: Police arrest-ed an accused who was involvedin attempt to murder case.
As per police sources, duringthe intervening night of February4 and 5, a youth identified asSahil Singh (19), son of LateLehar Singh of Nai Basti DistrictReasi attacked with sharp edgeweapon and critically injuredanother youth namely NitinSingh alias Saajan, son of SanjaySingh of Nai Basti District Reasiat Fast Food Shop at Nai Bastiand escaped from the spot.
The injured person was shift-ed to hospital and a case underFIR Number 9/2020 under sec-tion 307 and 452 IPC and 4/25Arms Act got registered at PoliceStation and hunt was launched toarrest the accused.
After hectic efforts, a teamfrom Police Station Reasi arrest-ed the accused from Mari area ofDistrict Reasi during wee hours.
Further investigation into thecase is going on.
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