DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 (PAGE 5) Thousands of pilgrims pay obeisance at Kheer Bhawani shrine on ‘Zesht Ashtami’ Excelsior Correspondent the various voluntary organiza- tions near the shrine selling flow- JAMMU, June 20: To pay ers, milk and other pooja samagri obeisance on the auspicious occa- (material). sion of ‘Zesht Ashtami’ today, A Maha Yagya was also sol- thousands of devotees thronged emnized at the Shrine by the Trust MP Jugal Kishore Sharma chairing DISHA meeting at Samba on Wednesday. Judges of Supreme Court and J&K High Court during a conference at Srinagar on Wednesday. Kheer Bhawani Temple at after which the devotees were Bhawani Nagar, Janipur, here. served with prashad. Conference on ‘Empowering Marginalized Through Legal Services’ The pilgrims started visiting The entire temple complex the holy temple from early in the was fully decorated and illuminat- Jugal for creating awareness morning to perform darshan and ed by the Trust befitting the occa- Justice Gogoi for taking legal aid pay obeisance. But braving the sion. scorching heat the rush swelled as The Kheer Bhawani temple at about centrally sponsored schemes Excelsior Correspondent concerned officers to create of bunkers. to doorstep of underprivileged awareness among the people The ACD, Samba was Excelsior Correspondent “People are equal before the law, jointly inaugurated a day-long SAMBA, June 20: Member about various centrally spon- directed to clear liabilities under but the problem which is still per- mega legal services-cum-aware- Parliament, Jammu-Poonch con- sored schemes being implement- MGNREGA and focus on prop- SRINAGAR, June 20: sistent is that marginalized are ness camp at Juvenile Home stituency Jugal Kishore Sharma ed by the Government for the er identification of beneficiaries Supreme Court Judge, Justice unaware of their legal right,” he Harwan. today chaired a meeting of upliftment of the downtrodden under Pradhan Mantri Awas Ranjan Gogoi, who is also the added. Chief Justice J&K High Court District Development Coordin- sections of the society. He said Yojana (PMAY-G). He directed Executive Chairman, National Justice Ramana stressed upon Justice Alok Aradhe, Judges of the ation and Monitoring the Central Government has ACD to provide toilet facilities Legal Services Authority sensitization of the underprivi- J&K High Court, Justice Ali Committee (DISHA) to review taken one step after the other for under SBM to beneficiaries (NALSA) today inaugurated the leged. “Unfortunately legal aid is Mohammad Magrey and Justice the physical and financial the welfare of poor, marginal- whose houses have been con- one-day State Level Conference on still treated as charity and people at Maharaj Kishan Hanjura, Principal achievements under various cen- ized, women and unemployed structed under PMAY, besides “Empowering the Marginalized the helm of affairs like lawyers, District and Sessions Judge trally sponsored schemes in youth in the State. renovating Digore pond. The Through Legal Services” in pres- paralegal volunteers should come Srinagar & Chairman DLSA, Samba. The members reviewed the PWD was directed to focus on ence of Justice N V Ramana, Judge forward to make these people Mohammad Akram Chaudhary, The meeting was attended by physical and financial progress monitoring of works taken by Supreme Court of India at SKICC aware these people about legal law, Judicial Officers, DC Srinagar Member Parliament Shamsher achieved by Rural them. here today. welfare schemes and policies,” he Syed Abid Rasheed, lawyers, Singh Manhas, MLA Samba Dr Development, IWMP, Health, MLA Samba asked BDO The conference was organized added. prominent citizens and other dis- D.K Manyal, MLA Vijaypur by High Court of Jammu and Education, PWD, PMGSY, PHE Nud/Sumb to identify sites for Acting Chief Justice of J&K, trict line officers were also present Chander Parkash Ganga, MLA Kashmir in collaboration with High Court Alok Aradhe presented there. Devotees during ‘Zesht Ashtami’ celebrations at Kheer and other departments in the dis- construction of check dams and Hiranagar Kuldeep Raj, District National Legal Services Authority a welcome address at the confer- The camp was organized by Bhawani Temple, Bhawani Nagar, Janipur on Wednesday. trict. asked them to discuss plan of Development Commissioner of India, (NLSA), J&K State Legal ence. During his speech, Justice District Legal Services Authority -Excelsior/Rakesh Regarding construction of MGNREGA/convergence and Services Authority (JKSLSA) and Aradhe said that the aim of the (DLSA) Srinagar in collaboration Rajinder Singh Tara, ADC, bunkers in border areas, the MP PMAY with concerned MLAs. J&K High Court Legal Services conference is to make weaker and with the district administration to ACD, executive engineers of directed to ensure the quality of Earlier, DDC Samba the day progressed and continued Committee. marginalized section of society make general masses aware of Bhawani Nagar is replica of Mata various departments, district and work so that the purpose of pro- Rajinder Singh Tara gave On the occasion, Justice aware about the existence of legal their entitlements under the law up to late in the night. Kheer Bhawani temple of sectoral officers of line depart- viding safer places to the border resume of achievements through Ranjan Gogoi said the need of the services institutions and availabili- and apprise them about the avail- Besides, performing the reli- Tulmulla Srinagar and it was con- ments and nominated members residents in case of emergency a power point presentation. He hour is to provide benefits to ty of free legal services. ability of Free Legal Services, gious rituals and pooja-archana structed by the Kashmiri Pandits of DDCMC. can be fulfilled. He also directed informed about the latest status underprivileged sections by pro- At the end of the inaugural ses- besides to connect them to several under the lotus feet of Goddess, * Watch video on In the meeting, Jugal to form a Committee to check of various developmental proj- the devotees were seen offering viding legal aid at their doorsteps. sion, Justice Ali Mohammad welfare schemes. www.excelsiornews.com Kishore Sharma directed the the quality of construction work ects in the district. He also said that NLSA and SLSA Magrey, Chairman J&K, High It was said that assistance is milk, flowers, “Kandh” (sugar) provide the opportunity to bring Court Legal Services Committee provided to the needful populace and Kheer in the holy spring as a soon after the mass exodus of the the marginalised at par through presented the vote of thanks to the by the district line departments ritual performed in holy temple. community from the Valley as Various organisations term Governor legal services. guests. identified by the para legal volun- The pilgrims from various Kheer Bhawani is one of the During the occasion, Justice N Advocate General, Jehangir teers of the district by way of pro- parts of the Jammu paid obei- sacred religious places of V Ramana presented a keynote Iqbal Ganaie, Chief Secretary, BB viding motorized tricycles, cus- sance at the shrine, wherein the Kashmiri Pandits and the commu- rule in J&K step in right direction address. In his speech, he main- Vyas, DGP SP Vaid and other offi- tomized wheelchairs, hearing aid atmosphere was jubilant with nity has a lot of faith in the shrine. tained that access to justice and cers of administration participated equips, financial assistance, health reciting of religious bhajans by In the evening Samohik Aarti Excelsior Correspondent ers. Gupta said all the Hurriyat took three and half years to realise rule of law to weaker sections of in the conference. camps, agricultural and horticul- various groups and prayers by was performed by the devotees leaders should be arrested and this fact. Chuni said people of society are signs of development Meanwhile, Justice Ranjan ture tools, labour cards under state devotees. and people from roof tops joined JAMMU, June 20: While stat- stone pelters should be dealt with Jammu will teach a harsh lesson to and of a prosperous country. Gogoi and Justice NV Ramana, and centrally-sponsored schemes. The Ardh Ratre Maha the Aarti. The prayers were held ing that miseries of the common heavy hands. There should be no the leaders of this party in coming Later, Justice Gogoi and Justice Raghneya Sewa Sanstha Trust man have increased and lawless- concession to the militants or their days. Ramana inspected the informative for peace and prosperity of the SKUAST Jammu signs which is managing the Bhawani nation and return of complete nor- ness prevailed all over Kashmir supporters. Since Amarnath Yatra Janata Dal Secular, J&K unit stalls set up by district line depart- during last three years of PDP-BJP is going to be commenced within led by Mast Nath Yogi in a press ments and enquired about the crite- Nagar shrine of Goddess had malcy in the State especially in made elaborate arrangements for Valley by the devotees, who expe- rule, various organisations have one week , the pilgrims coming statement welcomed the imposi- ria and facilities being provided to termed the Governor rule in the MoU with PCRA the beneficiaries. the pilgrims. The volunteers of the rienced ecstatic feelings especial- from various parts of the country tion of Governor rule and said that Trust had installed various stalls ly during ‘Aarti’ prayers’. J&K State as step in right direction. should be given full protection/ things would improve in the State. Excelsior Correspondent which can led to sustainable agricul- DC Reasi reviews from Bhawani Nagar road to holy The administration had also Dogra Sadar Sabha, in an security and other facilities. He In a statement, Yogi said it is too ture in the State of Jammu & shrine to assist the pilgrims and made elaborate arrangements for emergency meeting held here demanded deportation of late, but a good step. The law and JAMMU, June 20: Achieving Kashmir. He expressed his belief developmental activities serve them water, fruit and juice. the pilgrims visiting the holy today under the leadership of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis and order machinery had been col- another milestone, Sher-e-Kashmir that such joint efforts shall result in The stalls were also installed by shrine. Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak scraping of Tribal Policy of PDP- lapsed in the State and it was University of Agricultural Sciences saving of diesel & money for the at Shiv Khori (president) remarked, “ it is better BJP Government. total lawlessness in Kashmir. The & Technology of Jammu farmer community and also con- Excelsior Correspondent late than never”. The members SOS International, an organisa- border situation worsened and (SKUAST-J) has signed a tribute towards educating them on BJP rule would go down as darkest decried the non-governance and tion PoK DPs led by Rajiv Chuni Kashmir was boiling. There was REASI, June 20: Deputy Memorandum of Understanding adoption of newer fuel efficient mayhem that prevailed in J&K has also welcomed the imposition no governance at all. He described (MoU) with Petroleum equipments/products being intro- Commissioner, Reasi, Prasanna State with situation that was getting Ramaswamy, who is also the Vice chapter in Jammu’s history: Harsh of Governor rule in the J&K state. this move as a step in right direc- bad to worse by each passing day. In a press statement, Chuni said tion. This Govt had been virtually Chairman of Shri Shiv Khori Excelsior Correspondent that it has miserably lost ground Shrine Board (SSKSB), today vis- They said utter lawlessness pre- that this unholy alliance had to failed to control the situation. in its core constituency has vailed in the whole State in gener- reach at this conclusion as these Jammu West Assembly ited Shri Shiv Khori Shrine to JAMMU, June 20: Former taken the decision to cover its al and Kashmir in particular with two political parties significantly Movement leader Sunil Dimple review the ongoing developmental Minister and NPP chairman, acts of betrayals, deceit and sub- agonising humiliation to paramili- duped the innocent public of the also welcomed the Governor rule in activities there. Harsh Dev Singh today said that terfuge. He said the BJP has tary forces and unfair protection State especially the people of the State and described this move as The DDC was accompanied BJP rule would go down as inflicted multiple dents upon and support to anti-national ele- Jammu for their own petty gains at a good step. He said that majority of by Executive Officer, Harbans Lal darkest chapter in Jammu's his- Sharma, SSKSB, Executive Dogra pride which would ments. its peak. Both had joined hands for the people from Jammu are happy tory. Engineer, PWD Reasi, Executive require herculean efforts to DSS members said the discrim- the lust of power. They had nothing because BJP leadership had been Addressing press conference Engineer, PHE Reasi, Tehsildar straighten the same. ination with Jammu was rampant to do with the issues of the public causing much damage to the along with party president Pouni, Assistant Floriculture "Having virtually enticed the and blatant. The losses of lives of and many ministers and legislators Jammu people in every respect. Officer, Reasi, Manager SSKSB the troops from these regions and were even ignoring the general They had become non-performing (Naib Tehsildar) Ransoo, SHO other states deployed for internal Officers of SKUAST-J and PCRA during signing of MoU in public and not giving time to listen liability on the people of Jammu Ransoo, AEE PDD Reasi and security duty, was avoidable. The Jammu. to them or picking up their phone and educated unemployed youth other concerned officers. DSS leadership described it as wel- calls. were facing grave discrimination. During the tour, Vice come move and a step in right The Jammu people gave mas- In many decisions the BJP legisla- Conservation Research Association Chairman, SSKSB inspected duced in the market. directions, stating that it would pre- sive mandate to the BJP and they tors were not being taken seriously (PCRA), Union Ministry of Kanda-Ransoo road and directed Sanjeev Verma, Joint Director, vent further damage and devasta- won 25 seats but after three years and PDP was least bothered about Petroleum & Natural Gas, in the Executive Engineer, PWD to com- PCRA elaborated the efforts of tion to the State. of this Government the people of the aspirations and development of presence of Prof Pradeep K plete the blacktopping work at the Petroleum Conservation Research Shiv Sena Hindustan, (SSH), Jammu are feeling duped. This Jammu region. He demanded that Sharma, Vice Chancellor, earliest for facilitation of pilgrims Association (PCRA) in bringing ridiculing BJP for ending alliance party has badly damaged the peo- forces be given free hand to deal SKUAST-Jammu. and also directed for preparation of down the injudicious use of petrole- with PDP after nearly four years ple of Jammu, in every respect. with militants, their supporters and The MoU was signed by Dr RK um products in transport, industrial DPRs for construction of shelter sheds/overhead sheds, installation after worst ever mis-governance Ram Madhav gave reason of redi- stone pelters. There should not be Arora, Associate Director, and agriculture sectors. He informed and wrong policies adopted by Extension & I/c KVKs on behalf of of railings, expansion of bridges calization and discrimination as any complacency to the anti- about the network of schools/col- coalition partners since they took SKUAST-Jammu and Naveen etc. NPP leaders addressing press conference on Wednesday. main reasons behind pulling away nationals. The Union Govt should leges/universities established by over reins of power, said that the Gulati, Director (NR) on behalf of He also directed Assistant from the Govt. It is wondered to also deal with separatists in tough PCRA for creating awareness on Floriculture Officer to carry out gullible masses by their seduc- ruling dispensation had crossed all PCRA for creating awareness observe that top BJP leadership mode. such practices which would result in plantation drives for beautification Balwant Singh Mankotia and tive slogans during limits of misrule and mis-gover- among farmer community regard- achieving the higher fuel efficiency of the track. Besides, the directions Ex-MLA Samba Y P Kundal at Parliamentary and Assembly nance, as a result, people were ing petroleum conservation. ‘Aap Hamare Hain Kaun’ staged in the use of Tractors, Lift Irrigation were also issued to PHE and PDD party office today, Harsh Dev elections, and having manoeu- made to suffer in every respect and The Krishi Vigyan Kendras Pumps & other equipments. to provide regular water supply said by compromising over all vred their votes through false quitting midway only aimed to save (KVKs) under the administrative The statutory officers of the and electricity at Shiv Khori. its professed promises as well as narrative, the BJP stood fully face and apolitical stunt in wake of in Natrang Theatre Festival control of SKUAST-Jammu will be University including Dr TAS Ganai, The SSKSB entrusted for facil- Jammu based issues for the exposed during its tenure," 2019 Parliamentary elections. involved in creating awareness Director Education, Dr Deepak Excelsior Correspondent system adds further insult to the itation of pilgrims and overall crumbs of power in the last three Harsh Dev said adding that tall Rajesh Kesri, its president criti- among the farming community for Kher, Director Planning & and a half years, the BJP has injury and their creativity gets development of this famous shrine talk of good governance, corrup- cized Govt for its failure to address JAMMU, June 20: On 2nd day efficient use of petroleum products Monitoring, Dr Dileep Kachroo, has taken all necessary steps for pulled out from the coalition as a scuttled and children grow up tion free system, `Sabka Sath basic issues of the people. He of ongoing Natrang Theatre in agriculture sector, with an aim to Registrar, Rajesh Talwar, smooth conduct of yatra. Reasi face saving exercise in the wake devoid of values. Sabka Vikas, Achhe Din' besides alleged that Coalition Govt was Festival, Balwant Thakur’s highly reduce the cost of cultivation on one Comptroller, Dr MMS Zama, Dean, administration has geared up for of forthcoming 2019 General Play deals with contemporary * Watch video on responsible for deep alienation acclaimed Hindi play ‘Aap side and environment protection on FVSc & AH, SR Dogra, Estates providing all facilities to the elections. The Saffron party problems that younger generation among the people in Jammu. Hamare Hain Kaun’was presented the other. Officer, Dr VK Razdan, University yatries. which is well aware of the fact www.excelsiornews.com is up against from their own loved Stating that party was desperate by children at Abhinav Theatre, Speaking on the occasion, Prof Librarian, Iqbal Singh Ex Engineer other captivating slogans of roly ones and surroundings. Tall claims enough to hide its failures, Kesri here today. Pradeep K Sharma briefed about the and Heads of KVKs, were also poly, loud mouthed, over weight and big concerns of parents, rela- said people of the State are the vic- Ramesh Kumar, Commissi- importance of advocating practices present during the programme. CEC Kargil for measures BJP leaders had proved a hoax tions, and educationists are being tims of misrule and mis-gover- oner, Jammu Municipality, was the with people seething with anger questioned by the younger genera- nance, feeling exploited, betrayed chief guest on the occasion. The against their gross betrayals. tion…… Aap Hamare Hain Kaun. and backstabbed by the ruling play ‘Aap Hamare Hain Kaun’ Veteran freedom fighter to tackle water scarcity "The surrenders of BJP The brilliant young brigade of PDP-BJP. He alleged that BJP- shakes parents, educationists/ Natrang artists who gave engross- Excelsior Correspondent Engineers of different divisions, would shock the progeny. Its PDP collation has compounded the Jagar Nath passes away officers of Revenue and Forest rule would go down the genera- miseries of common people by not KARGIL, June 20: Departments besides other con- tions as the darkest chapter in providing basic amenities like Excelsior Correspondent always strived hard for democrat- Chairman and Chief Executive cerned officers attended the Jammu's history. And surrender drinking water, power and health ic values of socialism, individual Councilor (CEC) Kargil Kacho meeting. though unforgettable may still services in the State. He said that SRINAGAR, June 20: liberty and secularism. Ahmad Ali Khan today called The CEC directed for consti- fade a bit in our minds and Veteran freedom fighter of village He was also influenced by every section of the society was for carrying out necessary meas- tuting teams headed by the hearts but hurting our ego and bearing brunt of the governance Akingam of Anantnag in Kashmir progressive ideology and believed ures to assess the extent of dam- SDMs concerned and compris- self pride is a memory that valley, Jagar Nath Watal died deficit. He also said that failure of in Kashmiryat--symbol of unity age to crops, trees and agricul- ing the officials of Agriculture, would refuse to die down", rued today at the age of 94 years. amongst various communities, the BJP ministers to establish com- tural fields in view of water Horticulture, Forest and other Harsh Dev. munication with the common Born in 1924, Jagar Nath regions and social groups on the scarcity due to scant snowfall in Watal associated himself with line departments to assess the Balwant Singh Mankotia and masses further compounded situa- basis of system derived from val- the district during the winter peasants and agricultural farmers, ues promoted by Lalded, Shah effects of water scarcity and Yashpaul Kundal said that the tion in this region. The decision to season. espoused their cause and worked Hamdan, Sheikh Noor Din damages thereof and submit people were cheated by the pardon stone pelters, offer of talks for their emancipation Noorani and Sufism. The CEC stated this while reports to the Hill Council so Central and State BJP leaders in and suspension of operation during from feudalistic A democrat, social chairing a meeting convened to that the same is submitted to the the name of empowering Jammu Ramzan were all wrong decisions. A scene from the play ‘Aap Hamare Hain Kaun’ staged in the exploitation in south reformer and advocate discuss the ways and means to Government. and compensating it for all the The alliance which forged after ongoing Natrang Theatre Festival in Jammu. Kashmir area of Valley. of global peace, he deal with this situation and for The infestation of locust at a bias doled out to it in the past. much careful crafting, could not guardians of society out of reverie ing professional performances He emerged as farm- wished cooperation taking measures to give relief to certain area at Kurbathang They said that after the elections carry the weight of the hugely con- of materialism, consumerism and included Gopi Sharma, Sumedha ers’ leader, besides a among nations to the farmers. plateau and Zanskar Sub the BJP took no time to sacrifice tradictory ideological positions and unbridled desires. Manhas, Agam Kaur, Sushant political and freedom resolve all the conflicts Executive Councilor for Division also came up for dis- its bold promises and public thus collapsed. fighter, who had close The play compels elders to Singh Charak, Sanchita, Vedhant by mutual deliberations Education Advocate cussion. The officers of interests at the altar of "political Dogra Front and Shiv Sena in association with Bakshi and through peaceful look around and clear the mess Suri, Sanket, Vrinda Sharma, Muhammad Amir, Executive Agriculture Department constraints", an euphemism used a joint statement termed the impo- Ghulam Mohmad, GM means and was of the view that they have created due to their own Saanvi Anand, Chirag Anand, Councilor for Rural informed the CEC that locust for selfish marriage of political sition of Governor rule in the J&K Sadiq, Syed Mir Qasim and DP any conflict in the region should Development Aga Syed Hassan infestation is just in the emer- convenience. They regretted that amorous ambitions and rat race. Rudra Kohli, Aarti Devi, Prasan Dhar. He was also a founder be regarded as a threat to the State as welcome step. They said Parents see in their children an Armaan Mosavi, Executive gent stage and measures like BJP's rule has completely J&K remained under Governor Sharma, Sachin Saini, Diya member of the Democratic peace, security and progress of Councillor for Agriculture spraying of chemicals are under- exploded the myth of Saffron extension of their unfulfilled Sharma, Riya Jandial, Asma Gul National Conference, learned rules for long six years under human development. Muhammad Hussain, Executive way to ensure timely control bravado with people including dreams and force them to become and Ayn Bhola. scholar in Hindu Philosophy and Watal is survived by his wife, Jagmohan and during that period a Councillor for Zanskar Affairs adding men and machinery have their hard core supporters curs- stereotypes and kill the bountiful The lights of the play was Sanskrit literature though away two sons and two daughters. All clean sweep of militants was wit- Tenzin Sonam, Deputy been kept in full readiness to charm in them. designed by Pankaj Sharma and from active politics for last 30 his close relatives and friends ing their leaders. Urging upon nessed. Ashok Gupta, its leader Commissioner Kargil Vikas In a pursuit to make them top executed by Shiva, Singh. The years. thronged to the residence of deal with any kind of situation. the people to oppose and depose hoped that forces under the direct Kundal, Additional Deputy professionals, doctors, engineers Watal was a great social departed soul on hearing the news The CEC also directed the the BJP for its betrayal, the NPP command of Governor NN Vohra play was conducted by Sumeet and civil servants, they are subject- activist, learned in Vedas inspired about his death. Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Executive Engineer I&FC to leaders said that NPP alone had would get free hand to deal with Sharma and coordinated by Mohd ed to every kind of cruelty. The by great Buddhist and Sanskrit Funeral and mourning shall be Kacho, SDM Drass Pawan keep the provision of the suffi- the capacity to confront the terrorists in Kashmir and else- Yaseen. children become mechanical and Scholars Badatanand Kausalyan observed in accordance with strict Kotwal, SDM Shakar Chiktan cient number of pipes for irriga- Kashmir centric forces and to where in the State and would wipe At the culmination of the play, hardly get time to discover their and great scholar, linguist and Vedic rites as per Arya Samaj as Ghulam Mehdi, SDM Zanskar tion purposes in areas affected realise the dreams of people of out terrorists and their sympathis- the chief guest felicitated the traveler author of many books. He per will of the departed soul. Rakesh Sharma, Executive by water scarcity. Jammu region. real self. Prevalent educational young artists.