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STATE TIMES NEWS BILLAWAR: Dr. ManoharLal Sharma, ex Ministerand senior Congress leaderwhile addressing massgathering at DarungBillawar, expressed hisanger and deep concern onthe irresponsible statementissued by Dr NirmalKumar Singh. It is note-worthy here that DrNirmal singh quotedrecently that Indian armyis harassing civilians in thestate. Dr Sharma stronglycondemned Singh's andquestioned the credibilityof such statements. He saidthat Indian Army is one ofthe best defence forces ofthe world and has servedthe nation not only in situ-ations of internal or exter-nal threat but also spear-head relief and rescueoperations in naturalcalamities.

Dr Sharma said that inmilitancy hit State of J&K,

it's only owing to defenceforces that situation is heldunder control. Heexpressed dismay thatinstead of expressing grati-tude for the services andextreme sacrifice of forcessuch derogatory statementsof BJP leaders expose theirfake nationalist ideologyand should be opposed byevery section of society.

Dr Sharma further addedthat the building issue onwhich this controversialstatement is issued must beinvestigated by State

Agencies and it must beensured that no compro-mise with the security ofarmy shall be made underany circumstances.

Dr Sharma expressed sur-prise on the dead silence ofCentral BJP on this state-ment, that has not only tar-nished pseudo nationalistpropoganda of BJP butalso demoralised themorale of army. He saidCentral BJP shall clear it'sstand on this and must takestrict disciplinary action toprevent any such mislead-

ing statements by BJPState leaders in comingfuture.

UUDDHHAAMMPPUURR:: Congressworkers led by Sr. Congressleader and INTUC StateSecy. Sumeet Magotra helda protest against the for-mer Dy Chief MinisterNirmal Singh for givingbogus statement againstthe army. Protestors alsoburnt the effigy of formerDy CM. While addressingthe protesters, Magotrasaid that Nirmal Singhinstead of appreciating therole of army in Kashmirbent on criticising andblaming army for his per-sonal petty interest. Hesaid Singh has lost his men-tal balance and issued suchsilly statements against thearmy which are unaccept-able. He demanded thatSingh should be immediate-ly dropped from his positionand an enquiry should beconducted against him.

Congress protest against ex-Dy CM

Statement against army unacceptable: Manohar

Congress activists staging protest at Udhampur.

STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: DistrictAdministration organised aseries of meetings atMangota, Danna Churrang,Rajdhani and Sorha-Behrote for redressal ofpublic grievances and devel-opmental works in whichthousands of people from adozen Panchayats partici-pated.

Deputy Commissioner DrShahid Iqbal Choudhary,PO ICDS Abdul Rashid,ACR A Q Mir, ACD AkhterQazi, SDM ThanamandiAfzal Mirza, DPO Dr AbdulKhabir, ExEn PMGSYZubair Choudhary, ExEnPWD M A Raina, ExEnPHE Nissar Khan, DSWONaseeb Ahmed, CHO IqbalAhmed and senior officersfrom various line depart-ments attended the meet-ings.

A number of public issuesand demands were dis-cussed in these public meet-ings. Speakers in the meet-ings presented a charter ofdemands for development of

respective areas and furtherexpansion of services andamenities being provided bythe government. Based onthe public demands andfeedback several decisionswere taken for developmentof facilities.

At Mangota, developmentof approach road for HighSchool, survey of road fromOld Thanamandi toMangota, repair of Healthsub-centre, installation ofhand pumps, creation of 3power distribution centres,

community hall and sani-tary complex at Ziarat BabaZakri Shah, Tractor road toSajji Bagla, development oftourism facilities, openingof vocational centre forwomen and other worksprojected by the public werefinalised.

The DDC while addressedthe gathering informed theState Government is com-mitted to redressal of publicgrievances and delivery ofservices at doorsteps owingto which a massive outreach

programme has been con-ducted by the districtadministration for develop-ment planning. He assuredthe public that all the devel-opmental demands project-ed will be completed in stip-ulated time. Several deputa-tions also met the DDC onway.

At Rajdhani, large numberof people from Panchayatsof Rajdhani A & B andMajhoor attended the meet-ing and presented demandsrelated to up gradation ofroads, link roads and watersupply. The DDC and sec-toral officers briefed thepublic about timeline androadmap for redressal oftheir grievances. Similarmeeting was held at Sorah-behrote where a number ofdevelopmental works andpublic issues were discussedand decisions were taken. Alarge gathering at Sorah-Behrote appreciated theGovernment for this out-reach programme andprompt redressal of griev-ances and demands.

Rajouri Admn organises grievances camps

Deputy Commissioner Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudharyaddressing a public gathering at Rajouri.

STATE TIMES NEWS BUNJWAH: Jammu andKashmir Pradesh CongressCommittee (JKPCC), VicePresident, GhulamMohammad Saroori onSunday described CongressParty as a strong andvibrant force in the Statewhich is capable enough todefeat fascist, communalforces in the country. Hesaid this during his extensivetour to Sharekh, Kewa,Noor, Jawalapur, Chakroon,Binoon, Patnazi areas thatthe Party has never compro-mised on its ideology, princi-ples for the sake of power.

Saroori said that theCongress Party will remaincommitted to the cause ofstrengthening people andworking for the peace,progress and overall develop-ment of the State. He saidthat the Congress alonestands as a guarantee to thesecular fabric, diversity andunity in the country and willremain committed to fightand defeat the fascist, com-munal forces posing a threat

to the secular fabric of thecountry, which is in greatdanger under BJP-RSSrule.

"Despite the highhanded-ness and discrimination bythe ruling parties they willnever succeed to stop peoplefrom raising their headsagainst the wrong policies ofthe Govt," he said and point-ed out that Jammu andKashmir was a symbol ofunity and multiplicity, butsince the PDP BJP assumedpower, things started wors-ening and attempts weremade to pollute the secular

fabric and unity in the State."But the people of the Statebeing wise enough realizedthat conspiracies were beinghatched to divide people onregional lines. I am confidentthat people in all the threeregions will continue to fightfor peace, progress anddevelopment," Sarooriadded. On the occasion hun-dreds of workers from rulingparties BJP and PDP fromBunjwah area of Inderwalconstituency joined Congressin an impressive functionsorganized at Sharekh, Kewa,and Binoon areas.

Congress never compromised withprinciples for power: Saroori

MLA G. M Saroori along with new entrants of party.

STATE TIMES NEWS MIRAN SAHIB: ShivSena activists under theleadership of StatePresident Dimpy Kohlistaged a protest againstChief Minister MehboobaMufti at Miran Sahib, RSPura and burnt her

Led by Sanjeev SharmaDistt President RS Pura,Shiv Sena activists raisedslogans against CMMehbooba Mufti and con-demned her statementover for unilateral cease-fire.

Protesters said thatMehbooba is playing poli-tics over Ramazan andsuch politics will not beaccepted in the State."Terrorists are violatingceasefire all the time onsecurity forces and presentsituation didn't allow forone sided ceasefire", theysaid. Vijay Kumar,Mangat Nagotra, Rahul,Abhi, Vishal, Sumit, DrBhushan, Shamsher,Rakesh and Sonu werealso present on the occa-sion.

Shiv Sena protests againstMehbooba Mufti

Shiv Sena activists staging protest at Miran Sahib.

STATE TIMES NEWS BHADARWAH: Extendingtheir helping hand to the mostneedy section of the society,J&K Yateem Foundation underWidow Welfare Programme(WWP), distributed ration andother grocery items among 82widows prior to the holy monthof Ramazan at Bhadarwah onSunday.

A Pre-Ramdhan function wasorganised by J&K YateemFoundation at Bhadarwahheadquarter located at QillaMohallah in which a large num-ber of guests, donors, volunteersand destitute participated. Theproragmme was presided by thedistrict representative of theorganisation Showket HayatMalik while Tehsildar

Bhadarwah Masood Ahmedwas the Chief Guest.

The programme startedwith the recitation of verses ofHoly Quran by GeneralSecretary of the organisationIrshad Ahmed Rangrez fol-lowed by speeches by the volun-teers and donors.

Speakers while appreciatingthe concrete steps of J&KYateem Foundation, theyemphasised the need to work forthe welfare of widows, orphans,patients and other destitute sothat they may share the happi-ness and blessings of Holymonth of Ramadhan.

On this occasion, the relief inthe form of ration kits contain-ing food items and other groceryitems were distributed among

82 widows belonging to poorfamilies.

"We started with a humbledonation of just Rs 25,000 in2006 and today we receive 12lacs from the donors ofBhadarwah alone, which is veryencouraging. We get donationsfrom both Muslims and NonMuslim and like-wise beneficiar-ies are also from both communi-ties," said general secretary ofthe organisation Irshad AhmedRangrez.

"Under our WWP, we usual-ly transfer the money inaccounts of the beneficiaries butin addition to that, today we aredistributing ration and othergrocery items among 82 widowsespecially for the holly month ofRamadan and before Eid, wewill again distribute therequired stuff among them,"Rangrez added.

Prominent among thosewho were present during thefunction include DistrictRepresentative Showket HayatMalik, Tehsil representativeJaved Iqbal Qazi, deputy TRSajad S Sarmadi, Riaz Khan,Abdul Hafeez Khateeb andZakir Shapoo.

Yateem Foundation distributesRamazan ration among widows

Foundation members distributing ration among widows.

Two boys taken into preventive custodySTATE TIMES NEWS

RAJOURI: Two boys have been taken into preventive custody

by Rajouri Police after they were found involved in unlawful

activities in the area. Order for their detention in preventive

custody was issued by Executive Magistrate.

They include Mohd Amir son of Mohd Sharif resident of

Ward No 02 Rajouri and Garish Sharma son of Kundan Lal

resident of Ward No 06 Rajouri. Duo were found involved in

drugs peddling and have been taken in preventive custody and

lodged in District Central Jail.

Teenager commits suicide STATE TIMES NEWS

UDHAMPUR: A teenager girl found hanging at her house vil-

lage Pathi in Udhampur. According to a report, 14 years

Makhna Devi daughter of Luder Mani resident of village Pathi

in Udhampur found hanging with hook of the ceiling. On see-

ing her hanging, her family members shifted her to District

Hospital Udhampur where doctors declared her brought dead.

Police handed over her body to family after conducting the

autopsy and registered a case for investigation.

Youth goes missing STATE TIMES NEWS

UDHAMPUR: A youth identified as Mohd Akram son of

Ashaq Ali resident of Gahri in Udhampur is missing for the

last three days. Uncle of missing boy lodged a report with

Police Station Rehmble after the youth didn't turned back to

home. Acting over missing report, police flashed messages to

all Concerned Police Station and Police Post but till filling last

report police could not get any lead in the case.

Tempo Traveller overturns, 2 injuredSTATE TIMES NEWS

NOWSHERA: Two passengers were seriously injured when

the Tempo Traveller in which they were travelling overturned

near village Thalka on Sunday.

The Tempo Traveller bearing registration No JK11-2125

which was on its way from Rajouri to Jammu overturned near

village Thalka when the driver lost its control. Two passengers

including Mohd Aslam (47), son of Mir Mohd and Mir Mohd,

son of Sorya, residents of village Dinour, Rajouri were seri-

ously injured and were shifted to Sub District Hospital

Nowshera.

Girl injured in mishapSTATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: A 16 years old girl identified as Rimpy Devi,

daughter of Teju Ram, resident of Katal Batal, Nagrota was

seriously injured when a rashly driven Innova Car hit her on

Sidhra By-pass road on Sunday.

The girl was immediately shifted to Government Medical

College Hospital Jammu in unconscious condition. According

to doctors, her condition was serious and she is under treat-

ment in ICU.

The Sidhra Police rushed to the spot and seized the Innova

car bearing registration No JK02AU-5010 while its driver

managed to flee. The car was coming from Narwal side and

was heading towards Nagrota. Police have registered a case

vide FIR 112/18 and launched manhunt to arrest the driver.

STATE TIMES NEWS BHADARWAH: To reviewthe performance of its legisla-tors and office bearers and togive a practical shape toparty's 'Kar Vistar Yogna',Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)unit District Doda conveneda Working CommitteeMeeting under the chairman-ship of its District Presidentat Dak BungalowBhadarwah on Sunday.

Nine Mandal Pradhans ofthe district and MahilaMorcha Mandal headsapprised workers about theirperformance and implemen-tation of party programmesduring last three years andalso, how to give practical

shape to party's ambitiousprojects of public welfare.

A political resolution high-lighting the developmentalprogrammes to be taken inDistrict Doda on prioritybasis was also unanimouslypassed in the meeting,besides reporting of MandalPardhans MorchasPardhanwas about theirachievements were also pre-

sented. In his presidential address,

President stressed upon thelegislators and office bearersof the party that to strength-en the organisation at grass-root level they should reach tothe common masses with theschemes and programmes ofthe party.

"We have gathered here tomake sure that all the party

programmes and flagshipschemes launched by ourPrime Minister should reachto the booth level, only thenwe can succeed to makeinroads among the commonmasses," said PresidentAdvocate Manjeet Razdan.

" The delegates and workersalso apprised us about theproblems they are facing intheir respective areas, theirconcerns will be addressed atthe earliest," Razdan added.

Som Nath KhajuriaIncharge District Doda,General Secretary MahilaWing, Sonia Rao, Swami RajSharma, Vipen Sharma,Sanjay Saraf and Raj SinghKotwal were also present.

BJP convenes district working committee meet

BJP leaders during working committee meeting at Bhadarwah.

STATE TIMES NEWSREASI: Minister of State forFinance and Planning, AjayNanda on Sunday inaugurat-ed 63 KVA Sub-Station atVillage Lower Kundra (DeraBaba) in the presence of peo-ple of the area.

Pertinent to mention herethat MLA Reasi has providedfunds for 63 KVA Sub-Station to the tune of Rs 5.81lakh from his CDF Scheme.While speaking on the occa-sion, the minister reaffirmedthe commitment of theGovernment to provide allbasic amenities to the peopleof the State and said that req-uisite steps are underway toaugment power and watersupply besides better roadconnectivity is receivingfocused attention by the pres-ent dispensation. Locals of thearea while interacting withminister informed him aboutseveral issues of the area andurged for early redressal of the

same. He assured the publicthat all their genuine demandswould be fulfilled in a phasedmanner.

Nanda inaugurates63 KVA Sub-Station

MoS Ajay Nanda inaugurating sub-station at Reasi.

STATE TIMES NEWSR S PURA: SC, ST, OBCand Minority CoordinationCommittee R.S. Pura con-demned the antiSC,ST,OBC and minori-ties policies and pro-grammes implemented byBJP - PDP led CoalitionJ&K State Govt.

President Dr. Janak Rajwhile addressing a pressconference said that previ-ous Govts, either of Dr.Farooq Abdullah, MufliMohd. Sayeed or GulamNabi Azad gave due shareto the various segments ofthe Society in the state butpresent State Govt. direct-

ed by centre strictly work-ing on the pre- plannedagent of RSS favours a fewad ignored majority.

SC, ST. OBC andMinorities caste their valu-able votes in favour ofBJP but BJP totallyignored big segment of thesociety as they ignoredrepresentation of societywhich deserves 3-4Cabinet, two MoS and 2MLCs berths in the pres-ent government.

"The community is keen-ly watching step - mother-ly treatment and SO/ST0BC minorities are feeling

a sense of insecurity inBJP ruling states like UP,MP, Rajasthan etc. headded.

Janak Raj warned theBJP government for itsfalse promising and antiSC, ST, OBC and minorityAnd said that ignoranceand atrocities should not betolerated at any cost. "Now,the community is ready toteach a lesson to root outBJP from J&K State fromall civics platforms limeMP, MLA and even PRIs"he said. Com. MandevSingh and Er. S. JawaharSingh were also present.

PDP-BJP government flayedfor ignoring minorities

SC, ST, OBC and Minority Coordination Committee,President Janak Raj addressing press conference.

STATE TIMES NEWS RS PURA: Alleging sheerneglect at the hands of con-cerned department and SubDistrict Administration, theresidents of village Kalyanastaged a protest againstPWD over bad condition ofroad and raised slogansagainst authorities.

"Residents of far flung vil-lages situated along theroute like Kalyana, KalyanaKothey, are facing lot ofproblems due to the poorroad connectivity, theylamented. Protestors alsoalleged that worst conditionof this road can be gaugedfrom the fact that its black

topping has not been donefor the last 15 years. Theprotest was organised underthe leadership of NC leaderRaj Kumar Bagat.

Protest over bad condition ofKalyana-Viyaspur Link Road

Kalyana residents staging protest against PWD.

Free medical camp conducted STATE TIMES NEWS

KATRA: A free medical camp was organised by Sh MataVaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality HospitalKakaryal, Katra, in collaboration with Jan Kalyan AapdaSewa Samiti Kishtwar at Adarsh Bal Niketan HighSchool, Kishtwar. The camp was inaugurated by DDC Kishtwar AngrezSingh Rana. In all 333 patients were screened free of costby super specialists in Heart, Kidney, Gynecology,Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Arun Sharma, Dr.Raksha Sharma, Dr. Hitesh Gupta, Dr. Maqbool Sohil andDr. Ashwani Kumar rendered their services.