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Vol No. 55 No. 292 JAMMU, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 REGD. NO. JK-71/18-20 14 Pages ` 5.00 ExcelsiorRNI No. 28547/65 Quiet birthday ‘Actions will continue if Pak doesn't stop infiltration’ for Farooq SRINAGAR, Oct 21: Rajnath declares opening of It was a quiet birthday for Lok Sabha Parliamentarian and three-time Siachen Glacier for tourists Chief Minister of Jammu and Sanjeev Pargal and inhospitable terrains,'' the Kashmir *, China share cordial relations Defence Minister said. Farooq JAMMU, Oct 21: In a signif- The Siachen Glacier at the Abdullah, who icant decision, Defence Minister height of around 18,600 feet from is detained under stringent Public Rajnath Singh today announced the sea level in the Karakoram Safety Act (PSA), as he turned 82 that Siachen Glacier, world's today. highest battled field located at India's highest altitude West Bengal Chief Minister the height of about 18,600 feet Mamata Banerjee was among from the sea level in sec- all-weather bridge the first ones to greet Abdullah, tor, which will become a Union Col Chewang Rinchen Setu who continues to remain con- Territory on October 31, is now inaugurated today by Defence fined to his house. open to the tourists from the Minister Rajnath Singh is "Birthday wishes to Farooq base camp up to Kumar Post. India's highest altitude all- (Contd on page 11 Col 2) He made the all important weather permanent bridge, announcement which had the located in eastern Ladakh at A carvan of private vehicles crossing Rambagh flyover in Srinagar on Monday. (UNI) Pandey's deputation strong potential of giving boost to nearly 45 km from the coun- adventurous tourism in the new try's border with China. extended by one year Union Territory of Ladakh while The 1400-ft -long bridge on Malik lauds JKP for countering terror Excelsior Correspondent addressing a function after inaugu- Shyok River, situated in Sub- JAMMU, Oct 21: The ration of Col Chewang Rinchen Sector North at 14,650 ft and Appointments Committee of bridge over Shyok River, located Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurating Col Chewang christened after 'Lion of Troops will cross over to Pak to Cabinet (ACC) today approved about 45 kilometers from the Line Rinchen bridge in Eastern Ladakh on Monday. Ladakh' Col Chewang Rinchen extension in the Central deputation of Actual Control (LAC) with also be a strategic asset in the bor- nectivity in Ladakh would cer- was dedicated to the nation in of Sudhanshu Pandey, a senior IAS China, in Eastern Ladakh this der areas. tainly bring tourists in large his memory at a ceremony held destroy terror camps: Guv officer of Jammu and Kashmir morning. India shares un-demarcated numbers,'' Rajnath said in a next to it, which was also cadre, till August 31, 2020. Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat, LAC with China in Eastern tweet. attended by Army chief Gen Fayaz Bukhari Malik appealed the militants to Kashmir from November 1 and Pandey, an IAS officer of 1987 Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ladakh. Ladakh along with Jammu and Bipin Rawat and daughter and shun violence and work for devel- people should contribute in the batch, is presently posted as Ranbir Singh and other senior offi- “The Siachen area is now Kashmir is due to become a Union (Contd on page 11 Col 7) SRINAGAR, Oct 21: opment of the State. “I want to ask development of their State," he Additional Secretary, Department of cers accompanied the Defence open for tourists and tourism, Territory on October 31. Governor Satya Pal Malik today the boys who are wandering what added. Commerce, Government of India. Minister during inauguration of From Siachen base camp to "The step has been taken to range is known as the highest mil- warned Pakistan that the troops His Central deputation was bridge, which, Rajnath said, has Kumar Post, the entire area has boost tourism in Ladakh and give itarized zone in the world where will cross into their territory to scheduled to expire on November been completed in record time and been opened for tourism pur- people a window to appreciate the the soldiers have to battle frostbite destroy terrorist camps if they 15, 2019, which now has been will not only provide all weather poses. Ladakh has tremendous tough work done by Army jawans and high winds. continue infiltration attempts in extended up to August 31, 2020 or connectivity in the region but will potential in tourism. Better con- and engineers in extreme weather (Contd on page 11 Col 5) Kashmir. until further orders, whichever is Speaking to reporters on the earlier. sidelines of Police commemora- Instead of checking power theft, PDD tion day at Zewan on the outskirts 60 pc voting of Srinagar, Malik said that they in Maha, 65 will cross into Pakistan to destroy proposes massive tariff hike to reduce losses terrorist camps. “We will destroy in Haryana terrorist camps. And if they won’t Nishikant Khajuria the existing one while Proposed Tariff Structure for FY 2019-20 the proposed increase in tariff is stop it (infiltration), we will go MUMBAI, Oct 21: the tariff increase in ______10 percent and 15 percent, inside (Pakistan)”, he said. JAMMU, Oct 21: Instead of case of Fixed Charges respectively while in case of The Governor said that Maharashtra Assembly elec- Tariff Proposed Tariff checking power theft, the for all units will be six Fixed Charges for connected Pakistan is violating ceasefire tions held today saw a voter Category increase Jammu and Kashmir Power times more. load up to 10 HP, 11-20 HP and turnout of 60.46 per cent till the ______Development Department has In the case of com- above 20 HP, the proposed tariff *Watch video on closing hour of 6 pm, election offi- (Domestic) Governor Satya Pal Malik addressing 'Police proposed massive tariff hike mercial metered connec- increase percentage is 33, 50 cials said here. Metered 25% www.excelsiornews.com Commemoration Day' in Srinagar on Monday. across consumer categories to tions, the proposed tar- and 25, respectively for the The final figure of polling Un-metered 35% partially reduce the revenue gap iff hike for single phase metered connections. For the along the Line of Control (LoC) they have achieved so far and they Earlier, in his address on the could increase and it will be avail- (Commercial) of Rs 3031.23 crores for the cur- as well as three phases is un-metered connections in this and they are to be stopped so that can’t achieve anything. What they occasion of 'Police able tomorrow, officials said. Metered 25% rent financial year. also 25 percent and for category (Agriculture Fixed they may not repeat it. “It (cease- can achieve is that they should Commemoration Day', Malik paid The highest turn-out was Un-metered 30% As per the proposed tariff un-metered non-domes- Charges), the proposed increase fire violations) is their daily rou- take their State forward”, he said. rich tributes to the martyrs of reported in Karveer constituency Govt. Deptt. 10% structure, there will be 25 per- tic connections, the in tariff is 15 percent. tine. If we won’t act they would do Malik also asked "miscreants" Police and para-military forces in Kolhapur, at 83.20 per cent. The Agriculture 10% cent increase in the Energy increase in proposed tar- For Public Street Lighting it more. We have to stop them”, he within Kashmir to give up their from across the country, including lowest turnout was recorded in Industrial Supply 15 - 20% Charges for metered domestic iff is 30 percent from the connections, the PDD has pro- said. activities and play their role in Jammu and Kashmir Police for (Contd on page 11 Col 5) connections up to 400 units per existing rates. While proposing the hike in posed 10 percent increase in the Malik said that Pakistan developing the State. sacrificing their lives while serv- month while for un-metered For the metered connections tariff, the PDD has not spared tariff while in case of Fixed should refrain from ceasefire vio- "The youth who are going ing the nation. Pak epicentre of domestic connections, the of Government Departments, even Agriculture connection and Charge in this category, the tariff lations otherwise they will be around (enforcing shutdown) Remembering the supreme increase in tariff will be 35 per- the proposed tariff hike is 10 Public Street Lighting etc, for increase will be 27 percent. given befitting response like that should stop it. I want to ask sacrifice of 292 security force per- global terrorism, cent above the existing rate. percent while in the case of which the increase is 10 percent Similarly, for the connections of of yesterday. “Pakistan should them what have they achieved sonnel of different States, includ- says Madhav The proposed tariff for Fixed Fixed Charges in this category, and above. Public Water Works, the pro- refrain from what they are doing. so far. ing 30 officers and jawans of Charges under domestic catego- the proposed increase in tariff For the metered and un- posed hike is 10 percent from If they don’t stop it, we will repeat "They are not going to get any- Jammu and Kashmir Police, who NEW DELHI, Oct 21: ry will be four times more than hike is 50 percent. metered agriculture connections, (Contd on page 4 Col 1) it”, he said. thing ... there is going to be a new (Contd on page 11 Col 1) Describing Pakistan as the Exit Polls show Decision imperative in view of abolition of Upper House "epicentre" of global terrorism, Calls for fair distribution of all powers BJP general secretary Ram big win for BJP Madhav today said India's Karan favours dialogue with Confusion prevails over utility of new neighbour is now not only its NEW DELHI, Oct 21: problem but has become a The BJP appeared set to infra for Legislative Council at Jammu "global challenge". political parties, civil society retain power with a bigger man- Madhav said the democratic date in Maharashtra, where it is Mohinder Verma ings of the Legislative Council in Legislative Assembly. world should come together and Gopal Sharma in alliance with the Shiv Sena, Jammu and Srinagar along with "Governor's Administration pursue Pakistan to act again ter- and Haryana, as Exit Polls fore- JAMMU, Oct 21: With the furniture and electronic gadgets has yet not taken any decision rorism, which has become a JAMMU, Oct 21: Former cast a facile victory for the party abolition of Legislative Council have been handed over to the vis-a-vis utilization of two floors global problem. Union Minister and veteran in the two states and rout for its as per the provisions of Jammu Director Estates Department. which have been raised keeping (Contd on page 11 Col 3) Congress leader, Dr Karan rivals led by the Congress. and Kashmir Reorganization However, confusion is prevail- in view the exclusive require- Singh today stressed the impor- Exit Polls, broadcast soon after Act, confusion is prevailing over ing over utility of several crores ment of the Legislative Banking services to tance of the resumption of polit- the polling ended, varied widely in utility of huge and new infra- worth infrastructure being raised Council", official sources told ical dialogue with recognized their projection of seats for the structure being raised for the for the Legislative Council as part EXCELSIOR while disclosing be affected today political parties and civil society rival alliances but an emphatic vic- Upper House near Civil of independent Legislature that design of Legislative in the Kashmir valley with a NEW DELHI, Oct 21: tory with more than two-third Secretariat at Jammu as part of Complex in the heart of winter Assembly or Legislative Council view to normalizing the situa- seats for the BJP-led NDA in multi-storey Legislature capital by the Jammu and Kashmir generally remains altogether dif- Services in State-owned tion prevailing there. Maharashtra and Haryana was Projects Construction Corporation ferent from other Government banks may be affected as some Complex. Speaking at a function organ- their common theme. Limited, a Public Sector offices as such it cannot be put to of the employees unions have In terms of Section 57 of the The India Today-Axis exit Undertaking of the Government. use for any other purpose with- decided to observe nation-wide *Watch video on Jammu and Kashmir poll projected 166-194 seats for The superstructure of out modifications. strike on Tuesday to protest www.excelsiornews.com Reorganization Act passed by the the BJP-Shiv Sena in the 288- Legislature Complex raised by They further said, "no doubt against bank mergers and fall in Parliament in the month of August ized by Maharaja Gulab Singh Dr Karan Singh presenting Maharaja Gulab Singh Award - member Maharashtra Assembly Jammu and Kashmir Projects Government can order utilization deposit rates. this year, State Legislative Council Memorial Trust in connection with 2019 to Manu Khajuria at a function in Jammu on Monday. and 72-90 for the Congress- Construction Corporation Limited of infrastructure for other purposes However, officers and pri- has been abolished and all the staff the 227th birth anniversary cele- —Excelsior/Rakesh NCP alliance. by spending crores of rupees has but that would require drastic vate sector banks are not part of has been directed to report to the brations of Maharaja Gulab Singh, tion today may be, we must never Gilgit and Baltistan bordering, The Exit Poll by News18- two vast floors for Legislative modifications in the existing the strike call given by All India General Administration the founder of Jammu and forget that the original State which Central Asia and Ladakh up to IPSOS gave the BJP a near- Council, which cannot be put to design, which will put additional Bank Employees Association Department by October 22 for uti- Kashmir State, Dr Singh, who is was created by Maharaja Gulab Tibet." majority on its own by predict- use for the intended purpose as burden on the exchequer", adding (AIBEA) and Bank Employees lization of their services in also Chairman J&K Dharmarth Singh had extended all the way "This unique multi-regional, ing a whopping 142 seats for Upper House ceases to exist now. "even no decision has yet been Federation of India (BEFI). Government departments and Trust, said, " Whatever the posi- from the foothills of Jammu to The other two floors are meant for (Contd on page 11 Col 3) (Contd on page 11 Col 3) (Contd on page 11 Col 7) other wings. Even existing build- (Contd on page 11 Col 1) Students in a fix as BOSE 2 CCFs among 44 Forest Rs 1500 cr needed for restoration of lakes in 3 yrs: CoE HC warns LAWDA over illegal issues exam schedule officers shifted Excelsior Correspondent J&K Pollution Control Board. month of the lockdown, the stu- roads. How can we reach the Tahir Ahmed Shawl I/C DCF constructions in Dal, Nigeen *Demand relaxation dents stayed away. The decision to examination centre?”, he asked. JAMMU, Oct 21: The Regional Wildlife Warden Jammu Excelsior Correspondent Chairman LAWDA who in person numerous applications being filed in syllabus conduct examination has drawn a He, however, is equally concerned Government has issued orders has been shifted and posted as Jt submitted before the bench that the before the Court by the vehicle mixed response from both student about incomplete syllabus, “we of transfer and postings of 44 Director State Forest Research SRINAGAR, Oct 21: The report of CoEs is not correct so far owners for release of their vehicles, Suhail Bhat and parents. have completed only 60% of our Forest officers including two Institute vice Mohinder Kumar, High Court today sought as it concerns with regard to per- who have been caught with con- While the students blame the syllabus. The Government should Chief Conservators of Forests who has been placed as Regional response from the Lakes and formance of LAWDA towards the structional material around the SRINAGAR, Oct 21: authorities for politicizing the think practically and reduce the (CCFs) in the Forest, Ecology Director SF Jammu whereas, Dr Waterways Development lakes. lake. “Unauthorized and illegal Although the Board of School examinations their parents fear for syllabus,” he said. and Environment department. MK Kumar RD SF Jammu has Authority (LAWDA) to the The DB after these submis- construction are going on under the Education has announced lives of their children. “The situa- Echoing him, Riyaan Firdous, a T. Rabi Kumar, CCF Working been shifted and placed as report submitted by the sions heavily came down on the shield of law and order excuse by schedule for the examination of tion is tense and unpredictable. 10th class student told Excelsior Plan / CEO State Medicinal Plants Regional Wildlife Warden Jammu. Committee of Experts (CoE) LAWDA with the observation that the LAWDA”, the CJ pointed out various classes in the Valley, a Anything can happen. We are that the “atmosphere is not con- Board has been transferred and Navneet Singh DFO Doda with regard to bringing the lost the CoE has a liberal role in the to the VC LAWDA. mixture of issues including scared to sit in exams,” Hadi, a ducive” for the examinations and posted as CCF Central vice Mr shall hold the charge of DFO pristine glory of world famous issue and they don’t have any per- Committee said in the report incomplete syllabus, insecurity, student’s of 12th class told “students are not mentally prepared Sandip. He shall continue to hold Working Plan, Bishan Dass DFO Dal and Nigeen lakes back and sonal interest in the job which is that a large number of recom- absence of internet services and Excelsior. for it”. He too is worried about the the charge as CEO of the same Kishtwar has been shifted and recommended that LAWDA is assigned to them, still you (VC mendations and directions have public transport are taking a toll Apart from the security, Hadi incomplete syllabus. “Authorities Board. Sandip has been sent to posted as Chief General Manager , the most appropriate authority LAWDA) can take this issue with been communicated to different on the psyche of the students. said, other problems including should at least reduce the syllabus Working Plan, Research and Sales and Marketing SFC Jammu, to be made responsible and CoE. authorities within the The authorities have decided lack of internet facilities and pub- as 10th class is an important exam- Training as CCF. Ravinder Singh DFO SF Doda as accountable for these two lakes The CJ during the proceedings Government and primarily to to conduct the examinations up to lic transport are bothering him. ination in the life. The rest of future Regional Wildlife Warden, DFO Basohli, Ashwani Kumar and estimated an amount of Rs of the case warned strict action VC LAWDA but execution and secondary level despite the ongo- “We face lot of problems in depends on our performance in Ladakh Hqs at Kargil, Mohd Sajid DFO Eco Task Force Basohli shall 1500 crore is required for their against the LAWDA for rampant implementation of these recom- ing shutdown. absence of internet. We can read 10th class,” he said. He added that Sultan has been shifted as posted hold the additional charge of restoration. unauthorized and illegal construc- mendations and directions have Even though the Government from the internet, clear doubts and the schools handed over the study as DFO Kargil, Ms Jyotsana DFO Project Officer Thein Dam, Safeer The Division Bench of Chief tions that are going on within the been neglected. had announced the opening of even revise easily. Second thing is material to the students without Ramnagar has been shifted and Hussain Shah has been placed as Justice Gita Mittal and Justice periphery of the lake which the “We have not been able to schools and colleges in the first that the public transport is off the (Contd on page 11 Col 7) placed as Nodal officer, NGT in (Contd on page 11 Col 7) Rashid Ali Dar castigated the Vice Court said, is evident from the (Contd on page 11 Col 5)