DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2015 (PAGE 5) Govt to devise comprehensive policy Lal Singh, Sunil Sharma review to deal with floods: Mehbooba Excelsior Correspondent cers were seen carrying sand damages in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban bags and arranging shelters and SRINAGAR, Apr 4: Hailing food for the needy, as has been Excelsior Correspondent and other essential commodities damages while as 774 houses wherever necessary. the responsive and responsible rightly highlighted in the media were partially damaged besides JAMMU, Apr 4: Minister for Ch Lal Singh while review- 51 animals were reported to be role played by the civil and today," she said and added that Health and Medical Education, ing the functioning of health sys- died, 310 cow sheds received police administration during the role of the Army and para- ARI & Trainings Ch. Lal Singh tem in Doda in view of the recent damages and 7 religious struc- recent flood-like situation in the military forces was equally State, People’s Democratic accompanied by Minister of commendable in dealing with State for PWD and Revenue Party (PDP) President and the situation. Member Parliament, Mehbooba Sunil Kumar Sharma and MLA She said the PDP-BJP Doda Shakti Raj Parihar and Mufti has said the functionaries Coalition Government would MLA Ramban Neelam Langeh Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh posing for photograph with a group of young foreign Space of the State administration have researchers attending an interactive training programme at ISRO Satellite Station at Bengaluru. continue to extend every possi- today visited flood hit areas of the capacity and capability to ble support to the administra- Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban dis- deliver in difficult situations if tion in reaching out to the peo- tricts and reviewed the damages they get the required direction ple and addressing the problems caused to life and property due to Dr Jitendra addresses overseas and leadership. confronting the State so that recent incessant rains and land- "It was after a long time that there is visible change in the slides in the area. the administration and the polit- ground situation within mini- During the tour to flood hit ical executive worked in a coop- areas of the Ramban, Kishtwar mum possible time. "We would Space researchers at Bangalore erative and coordinated manner and Doda, Ch Lal Singh directed expect the administration to Excelsior Correspondent of the world. accepted India's supremacy in and put in a collective effort to the Public Works Department to face-up to the challenges con- The Space researchers, who Space technology and the entire confront the situation arising gear up their men and machinery BENGALURU, Apr 4: fronting the State decisively and where on an interactive training credit goes to the 'Team ISRO" due to incessant rains in the in restoring the flood damages Addressing an overseas group the political executive would be Minister for Health, Ch Lal Singh flanked by Minister of trip to the Indian Space who have in the last fifty years, State and the results were there including road connectivity espe- of young Space researchers State for PWD, Sunil Kumar Sharma and MLA Doda Shakti Research Organization (ISRO) beginning from a humble initia- for everybody to see," Ms there to guide them and lead cially on Batote-Doda-Kishtwar from different parts of the Parihar during a meeting on Saturday. establishments in Bengaluru and tive under Vikram Sarabhai and Mehbooba said in a statement them from the front," she said National Highway, Doda- world, including Europe, Africa, other places, were quite amused Satish Dhawan, today placed issued here today. and added that the Government Bhaderwah and Thathri-Gandoh heavy rainfall in the area America and South-East Asia, tures were also damaged due to by this exposure and said, they India on the top of the world's She said barring tragic inci- shall have to devise a compre- roads so that all the essential sup- enjoined upon the CMO Doda Union Minister of State hensive policy to deal with the plies and medicines could be Dr. Yaqoob Mir to streamline the rains, floods and landslides when had never imagined that India Space map. Referring to another dents at Ladden, Budgam and the reports last came in. Besides, (Independent Charge) of the recurrent water-logging prob- transported to these disconnected health system of the hospitals in had moved so far ahead in the lesser known fact, he revealed Dekundal, Doda where precious DDC informed that approximate- Ministry of Development of lems in low-lying areas includ- areas at the earliest. the district and personally moni- field of Space technology. Some that although the missions to the human lives were lost in inci- ly 650 people of 128 families Northeastern Region (DoNER), ing Srinagar. The Minister directed SE tor all the facilities available to MoS PMO, Personnel, Public of the scholars from the neigh- Moon had begun in 1960s by dents of landslides and house- PWD (R&B) Division Doda to the patients and the attendance of have been shifted to safer places boring countries suggested that Russia and USA, but it is India's collapse, the administration by "While the Government from the vulnerable/slide prone Grievances, Pensions, Atomic would initiate both short and mobilize men and machinery and doctors and other staff in the India should also take a lead role Chandrayan Mission-I in 2008, and large handled the situation closely monitor the road restora- areas and the temporary accom- Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra long-term measures to deal with health institutions. in providing its Space technolo- which discovered the presence deftly in the aftermath of inces- tion works. He further directed Responding to the demand modations have been provided to Singh said here today that it is a the situation arising due to matter of gratification for every gy services to the surrounding of water on the surface of the sant rains across Jammu and Deputy Commissioner Doda to for a Radiologist in district hos- them. water-logging and floods during Ch. Lal Singh and MoS R&B Indian and a proud moment for countries in the region. Moon and turned a new chapter Kashmir. She said not only the personally monitor the relief and pital Doda, the Minister assured raining seasons, the people shall Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma direct- India's Space Scientists to see Dr. Jitendra Singh said, with in the world's understanding of functionaries of the administra- rescue operation at Dewal Kund that the post will be soon filled also have to cooperate in this ed Deputy Commissioner enthusiastic young Space schol- the launching of fourth satellite Moon. tion but the ministers of the village where 7 people of a fam- besides he expressed optimism endeavour by desisting from Kishtwar to ensure speedy ars and researchers from across in the seven - satellite IRNSS Later, accompanied by PDP-BJP coalition government ily buried under the debris of a on mitigation of the problems of encroachment of river basins landslide. restoration of main roads includ- the world looking forward to series on the 28th of last month, Chairman ISRO A.S. Kiran were monitoring the situation staff shortage in other hospitals and embankments," Ms Besides, the Minister of the district. ing Kishtwar-Chatroo-Chingam, learn from the Indian experi- India is now providing naviga- Kumar, Dr. Jitendra Singh went round-the-clock and reaching tion and communication facility around the various sections of out to the people right away as Mehbooba said and added that impressed upon Deputy DC Doda also informed the Kishtwar- Padder, Kishtwar- ence. Commissioner Doda to distribute Thakrie and Kishtwar- Ikhala to all the surrounding countries the ISRO Satellite Station. He and when needed. "Especially the Government would respond Ministers and MLAs that a tenta- In the same vein, such inter- tents, shift people to the safer roads. Besides directions were falling in the service area of spent time discussing the work the humane face of the police with appropriate action as and tive figure of the number of actions prove to be equally places from vulnerable/slide houses damaged in the district is conveyed to ensure the supply of these satellites. relating to developing of various was visible on ground after a when needed so that people get rewarding for the scientists back prone areas and provide ration 1291 out of which 198 got fully essential commodities, power With the successful accom- satellites scheduled to be long time as the cops and offi- the relief. home by acquainting them with damaged, 319 received severe supply in rural areas. the kind of projects and Space plishment of Mars Orbiter launched in the next few months missions being undertaken by Mission (MOM), Dr. Jitendra and also interacted with the sci- their counterparts in other parts Singh said, the world has entific fraternity. Quran-e-Khwani held on PCC chief flays Govt on Sheikh Nazir's Chehlam Excelsior Correspondent and down trodden. On the occasion, Quaran-e- deteriorated condition of NH JAMMU, Apr 4: Glowing Khwani was held by children for tributes were paid today to eternal peace to the departed soul. Excelsior Correspondent places are in miserable condi- getting buried alive in debris National Conference leader and State vice presidents, Rattan tion without food and shelter due to land erosion very recent- patron Sheikh Nazir Ahmed on Lal Gupta, Syed Mushtaq Ahmed SRINAGAR, Apr 4: PCC Chehlam, the 40th day ceremony adding that ly and offered his condolences Shah Bukhari and Kashmira after his demise, with senior lead- there is no one to bereaved family and sympa- Singh besides Sheikh Bashir ers recalling his great contribu- in sight from the thized with them. He said his Ahmed, Babu Rampal, Brij tion towards political empower- Government to heart goes out for those who Mohan Sharma, Qazi Jalal-ud- ment and overall upliftment of take their care. lost their precious lives in this Din, Bushan Lal Bhat, Bimla the people in the State. Mr Mir has accident and termed this inci- Natrang Director Balwant Thakur inaugurating the Spring Theatre Workshop for Children by At a specially held function at Luthra, Dr Chaman Lal, Pradeep ridiculed the dent very unfortunate and lighting the traditional lamp at Natrang Studio Theatre, Jammu Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan here this Bali, Jugal Mahajan, GH Malik, Govt for utterly painful. He met the family Sajjad Shaheen, Diljeet Sharma failing to pre- members of deceased and con- morning, senior leaders including legislators, former ministers, ex- and may others were present. vent road acci- soled them, assured them that Balwant Thakur inaugurates legislators and the party func- Meanwhile, interacting with a dents on Jammu- Congress party will fight for tionaries pledged to carry forward deputation from Kishtwar, which Kishtwar -Doda their rehabilitation and compen- the mission of Sher-e-Kashmir called on him at Sher-e-Kashmir and Jammu - sation. Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Bhawan here this morning, Sheikh Rajouri- Poonch Earlier Mr Mir briefed Natrang's Theatre Workshop which was nurtured by Sheikh Mustafa Kamaal stressed the need Highways also AICC president Sonia Gandhi PCC chief GA Mir talking to flood hit people Excelsior Correspondent exposed to the amazing world of workshops for the last 26 years Nazir with a sense of commit- for providing immediate prelimi- adding that these about the prevailing situation in Kashmir on Saturday. creativity and innovation. A and most of the products of ment. nary relief to those who have suf- roads have and loss of precious lives in JAMMU, Apr 4: Natrang's president Gh. Ahmad Mir has wholesome and fun-filled train- these workshops have outshined Leading those paying homage fered due to recent floods and become death traps for passen- Jammu and Kashmir, due to Spring Children Theatre expressed his concern over the ing module which applies the in whatever fields they have to the late leader, the additional landslides in the wake of incessant Workshop-2015 was inaugurat- deteriorated condition of gers. He said hapless passengers land erosion and incessant rains. most latest developed theatrical opted as their career. In this general secretary Sheikh Mustafa rains during the past few days. ed here today by Padamshree Srinagar-Jammu National are scared to travel on these roads. Mrs Gandhi expressed deep and artistic devices of self spring workshop for children, Kamaal described Sheikh Nazir He sought immediate airlift- Balwant Thakur at Natrang Highway, resulting in great hard- Meanwhile, PCC president shock and grief over loss of lives exploration and personality Balwant Thakur himself will as a man of principle and com- ing of stranded passengers in Studio Theatre, here, today. The ships and inconvenience to the visited the affected family of and property and offered her development will be offered to also interact and work with chil- mitment, who strived hard all his Madwah-Wadwan area of the workshop is being conducted by passengers. Laden Chrar-i-Sharief, who lost condolences to the bereaved the participating children who dren. life to ameliorate the lot of poor Kishtwar district. In a press statement Mr Mir their 16 family members after families. Neeraj Kant, Bipin Gupta and will have the occasion to said the highway remains closed Aarushi Thakur. explore their immense inner for weeks together causing Vaid reviews functioning of Neeraj Kant is an expert of abilities while participating in shortage of essentials in the Children Theatre whereas Bipin creative games and profession- Kashmir division besides halting Gupta has specialized in acting ally designed exercises. He also business activities. police establishments from Satyajit Ray Film and informed that 'theatre' is one of While ridiculing the present Television Institute, Kolkata and the most effective medium of Coalition Government for its Excelsior Correspondent He was told that Jawans and offi- Aarushi Thakur after graduating mind development, finishing of poor traffic management, the cers of Jammu and Kashmir from St. Stephens College, the self and personality explo- JAMMU, Apr 4: Additional PCC chief said that bad road con- Police, besides remaining active University of Delhi did her ration. Its immense power Director General of Police dition has turned the National with the civil administration to Masters from University of enables a child to imbibe self Headquarters, (ADGP) S P Vaid Highway into a death trap where evacuate the people to safer Leister, UK has specialized confidence and infuse lot of today visited various police estab- number of precious lives get places, saved the records and training in Dramatics from abilities which empowers lishments in the summer capital to killed with every passing day at property of the department. Royal Academy of Dramatic him/her to excel in every field. assess the situation caused due to an alarming rate. Besides worst Timely action was taken to shift Arts, London. The workshop is In most of the developed heavy rains. the records and moveable proper- being coordinated by Mahikshit Nations, theatre is considered as ever road condition, there is hue Mr Vaid accompanied by sen- and cry about the allegations of ties to safer places to ensure their Singh. one of the compulsory activity ior police officers, visited Police safety, the ADGP was told. Speaking on the occasion, of the school curriculum and the rampant corruption by the cops Headquarters (PHQ) at Pirbagh manning the highway which Mr. Vaid stressed upon the Natrang Director, Balwant children exposed to this amaz- and took stock of the arrange- officers to make all police estab- Thakur said that a unique and ing art look like altogether dis- becomes the main cause of trag- ments made for the opening of ic road accidents and there is no lishments functional immediately rarest opportunity has been pro- tinctively groomed personali- Darbar. He asked to take all so that the normal policing does vided by Natrang to Jammu ties. Natrang has been conduct- response from the Government required measures to make PHQ except issuing condolence mes- not affect. He said that last year children where they will be ing regular children theatre functional so that the routine work floods have served a lesson to take sages for those being killed ruth- resumes on the scheduled date. lessly now almost every day, Mir safety and precautionary meas- The ADGP also visited CID Fortune Hotel presents Gardeners work in Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar on Saturday. added. ures to save the properties from Headquarters near Emporium any damages during such situa- -Excelsior/Amin War Castigating the present Govt Garden, Police Control Room, for its utter failure to arrange tions. He said that the heavy rains Police Hospital Batmaloo, Police in the Valley had created a flood ‘Secrets of Our Kitchen’ adequate funds for renovation of Public School, Police Housing the highway in a time bound like situation, causing panic Excelsior Correspondent Showcasing the best of Indian Colony Bemina and various city among the people. 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He said the measures for dewatering from the machhi, Hari mirch ki sabut mach- hi, Murg Badami, Murg Samosa, stranded passengers at various premises of these establishments. Chicken Supreme, Handi Kofta, Crumb Fried Chop and in vegetar- ian selection Rarrah Paneer, Amba kliyan, Ratatouille Nawabi, Takke Paise, Char Magaz Ki Katti Dal, Kaju Matter Makhana, Ratatouille Crepes and Asparagus and Mushroom Florentine. Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Singh Manhas, General Manager, Fortune Inn Riviera, said that “The Secrets of Our kitchen”, Food promotion will present food connoisseurs for entire ten days to savour the lip smacking Indian Curries and Continental delicacies.” Located on the banks of river Tawi, Fortune Inn Riviera is a cozy retreat punctuated with all the contemporary requirements for the modern day traveler. The Hotel is open for lunch from 12 noon to 3:30 pm and for dinner from 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm.