MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 (PAGE 8) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Manohar expresses concern over Death of innocent people result non-availability of water, ration of negligence: Former MLA Excelsior Correspondent tanker supply and routine water Excelsior Correspondent persons," he said. supply was further adding to their Ashok said that in the process JAMMU, May 17: Former woes during this period of nation- JAMMU, May 17: Ashok of construction of four lane proj- Minister and President DCC al lockdown due to COVID-19. Kumar, former MLA and senior ect, the stretch of National Kathua, Dr Manohar Lal Sharma Manohar said to avoid scarcity of Congress leader of Jammu and Highway from Nashri to Banihal today showed serious concern water especially in Kandi belt Kashmir has urged upon the has been badly damaged because over non-availability of water many wells and hand pumps were BJP Arnia unit leaders handing over cheque to MP Jugal Lieutenant Governor, J&K UT to of the negligence, unplanned sur- and ration in many villages of dug during his tenure but major- Kishore Sharma on Sunday. take strong action against the con- vey and corrupt practices in the Billawar and Kandi belt of ity of them were not commis- cerned authorities, HCC and Billawar Constituency. system from the last six years. BJP Arnia hands over Rs 2.10 lakh sioned by the BJP Government. Gammon, besides other related "It is a very serious concern Manohar said different vil- Manohar further said that companies who were responsible lages of Upper Kadetar, Lower as several innocent people have cheque to Jugal for PM Fund around 70 to 80 % families under for the death of two innocent per- lost their lives in this man-made Former Dy CM Kavinder Gupta during distribution of ration Kadetar, Prangoli, Upper Dhod BPL category in Billawar sons who had died on last Saturday kits. Excelsior Correspondent nation among the developing. He and Mangloor falling under disaster in Ramban district," Assembly Constituency have in a landslide at Seri (Ramban) on Ashok said. listened the problems being faced Kandi Sub Division Hiranagar been deprived of ration as their National Highway due to man- JAMMU, May 17: Jugal by the people during the lock- Kumar asserted that due to Kavinder bats for financial compensation Kishore Sharma, BJP Member of and Lakhri, Khobe Morh, Upper names has been ousted from BPL made landslide disaster. down and assured them that we durang, Sanged falling under threat and vulnerability of this Parliament from Jammu-Poonch lists by the concerned department In a statement issued here, he man-made disaster in the form of to lost employment due to lockdown all will work hard to make India Lakhri Sub Division Billawar and termed it as unjustified espe- said the death of innocent was Lok Sabha constituency along as shining star in whole world. landslides there is a daily traffic were facing acute shortage for cially in this difficult hour of the result of the negligence and Excelsior Correspondent migrants. with former Minister, Chander He said that it is the time to menace in this region, even for water from past 2-3 months as nationwide lockdown. unplanned cutting of the slopes Gupta also batted for finan- Prakash Ganga visited district extend help to each other and the emergency services of ambu- JAMMU, May 17: majority of water pumps, pipes He said pick and choose of the mountains in the process cial compensation to lost party headquarter at Samba and lockdown 4.0 will come with lances filled with serious patients. Following the directives from have worn out. of the construction of four lanes employment due to continued listened problems being faced by new guidelines and following method has been adopted by "In this crucial time, under RSS Sar Sanghchalak Mohan He said the PHE Department highway project especially, from lockdown and workers facing party workers and took stock of them we will get better results. finalizing the lists as the persons COVID-19 pandemic there is the Bhagwat for the care of every had not supplied water to their Nashri tunnel to Banihal in particular challenges. situations aroused during Corona Jugal extended compliments to who were under BPL category 2- movement of several emergency underprivileged member of the areas for the past several months Ramban district. Financial compensation for lockdown at Samba. BJP Arnia team for dedicating Rs 3 months back, have now been vehicles, life saving ambulances society belonging to any reli- and said non- availability of water He said that relief of more losses incurred may be seen as Jugal Kishore Sharma, while 2.10 lakh in PM CARES Fund and ousted. (serious patients) and vehicle filled gion or cast during the ongoing observing social distancing at than ten lakh each should be an essential component of the said that their hard work will pay with quarantine people. These lock down due to COVID-19, district party headquarter at given to the families of dead wider preventive strategy in long run and their dedication is Mula Ram, Chib demand free concerned people and patients are Former Deputy Chief Minister, Samba appreciated the hardwork persons who have lost their because it may facilitate adher- used in well being of humanity. suffering badly because of the Kavinder Gupta continued the of team Samba. He said that valuable lives in a landslide at ence to the prescribed public General secretary, BJP(Org) daily traffic disruption and jam- distribution of ration kits under Bharatiya Janata Party is moving ration, Rs 10,000 per poor family Seri (Ramban) triggered by the health measures. Ashok Koul, district president, ming of roads triggered by danger- "Nar Seva Narayan Seva" cam- on the footprints of great leaders Excelsior Correspondent The Cong leaders said that impromptu cutting of the slopes ous landslides. The National Gupta added since every like Prime Minister, Narendra Samba, Amar Singh, DP RS there are thousands of poor people in National Highway-44. paign at Nanak Nagar, Shastri citizen is aware about the way Pura, HS Pammy, Mandal presi- JAMMU, May 17: Former Highway-44 is also a strategic link Nagar, Qasim Nagar, Rajiv Modi, Amit Shah, J P Nadda, belonging to the BPL but it's unfor- "In addition, free treatment COVID-19 is spreading, dents, Mohinder Bikka, Attresh Minister Mula Ram and between the regions of Jammu and Nagar, Narwal and Trikuta Rajnath Singh and the whole tunate that they have not get their and instant financial help should everyone should limit close Dutta,Senior BJP leaders, Jai District Congress Committee Kashmir which needs special Nagar areas falling in Gandhi team working hard for the nation. names registered in the ration card also be provided to the injured contact with individuals out- Sharma, Ankush Mahajan, Jammu ( R ) president, Th Hari attention," Ashok added. Nagar Constituency. He said that whole world is suf- due to height of corruption in the side your household in indoor Bhushan Lal,Anil Bhagat,Vikas Singh Chib have demanded 6 Gupta was accompanied by fering from very crucial stage J&K. He asked the Government to and outdoor spaces. Since peo- and we have to fight collectively Sambyal, Sanjeev Kumar also months free ration and Rs 10,000 provide at least Rs 10,000 as cash District President Vinay Gupta, present at the occasion. per family in favour of poor and Councilor-Surjeet Papu ple can spread the virus before with the situation to lead our assistance to the people belonged they know they are sick, it is vulnerable sections of the society. to the lower and middle class fam- Choudhary, District General In a joint press statement these secretary-Ankush Gupta and important to stay away from Cong, other opposition parties ilies along with 40 kg ration per others when possible, even if senior Congress leaders raised family for six months or till the District secretary Narinder serious concern over the problems Gupta. you have no symptoms. Social lockdown is over. distancing is especially impor- misleading people: Khajuria being faced by the J&K residents They also raised serious con- On the occasion, Gupta tant for people who are at high- Excelsior Correspondent en the BJP Government by mis- stranded outside and people who cern over the woes of poor said, "We have inherited the er risk of getting very sick. leading the people. are under quarantine centres in labourers, daily wager and people lesson of helping and serving, JAMMU, May 17: Senior He said the Modi J&K due to lack of facilities. we will not let it get weaker". In addition to everyday BJP leader and former State belonging to the BPL. They said Government deserves full credit They appealed to the ration grains are not being distrib- Gupta stressed for special sup- steps to prevent COVID-19, president of the Party. Ashok for launching a decisive battle Government to evacuate the J&K port for vulnerable groups and keeping space between you Khajuria today lambasted the uted as yet in many areas of against the dreaded Corona virus residents stranded outside J&K as Jammu and Kashmir, although individuals for example the and others is one of the best Congress and other opposition which has taken the lives of over they have been going through there are massive food grain elderly, those with underlying tools we have to avoid being parties of misleading the people one lakh people all over Globe. tough times and are helpless due stocks in Central Government health conditions, disabled exposed to this virus and slow- especially the labor class to cre- He said but the timely action to lack of travelling facilities in godowns. There are complaints people, and people with mental ing its spread locally and ate an unrest in the country taken by Modi Government view of COVID-19. of over-charging on essential Farmers during a protest at village Salehar in R.S Pura on health problems, homeless across the country and world, which is fighting the dreaded India has succeeded in arresting They asserted that the margin- commodities in which poor peo- Sunday. people, and undocumented he stated. COVID -19 under the leadership the death rate to a great extent as alised and vulnerable sections of ple are become the worst victims. of Prime Minister, Narendra compared to the other countries J&K are in extremely dire straits. They sought urgent steps to con- Modi. Waive-off farmers’ including the US. He said "Lakhs of migrant labourers are trol the prices of all essential DCPU Kathua reunites Khajuria in a statement instead of giving credit to Prime living in pathetic conditions. commodities. issued here said that instead of Minister, Modi these parties are Their families in the villages are They urged the Lt Governor loans: Kissan Sabha misleading the laborers and finding fault with his policies on the verge of starvation. Many to immediately provide doorstep 39 children with families other people the opposition par- households are becoming more Excelsior Correspondent farmers. and programmes because they delivery of free ration, vegeta- He said that this will also pro- Excelsior Correspondent team and with the firm resolve ties including the Congress are desperate for power. and more indebted to meet their bles, milk, drinking water, soaps, JAMMU, May 17: All India as many as 39 children are vide agriculture products at reason- JAMMU, May 17: At the should cooperate with the Khajuria said the opposition daily needs. There is scarcity of sanitisers and assured water sup- Kissan Sabha today staged a reunited with their parents and able rates to the city population. time of despair and fear doing Government during the time of parties especially Congress is essential items and the prices ply for all vulnerable sections of protest demonstration at village family. These comprise 28 Sharma also demanded that round all across the world due to present crisis so that the war not bothered for the welfare of have sky-rocketed," they added. society. Salehar, R.S Pura under the natives of Kathua, 3 of the Government should provide COVID-19 scare, the District against the COVID is taken to masses but they want to amass leadership of Rakesh Sharma. Udhampur, 5 of Jammu and 3 of pesticides, seeds, fertilizers and Child Protection Unit Kathua its logical conclusion. He said it the wealth by taking the wrong Speaking on the occasion Samba district. All 41 rescued JKMTCA resents neglecting equipments to farmers on subsi- and Integrated Child Protection is unfortunate that the Congress advantage of power which they Sharma said that loans of farm- children were staying in differ- dized rates. Services of Social Welfare leaders come out with mislead- have done since 1947 and amass ers should be waived off and the ent parts of Himachal Pardesh, Farmers present on the occa- Department J&K come up as ing and confusing statements the wealth. He cautioned the transport sector in package Government should open Kissan Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and sion were Narayan Dutt, Polly, saviours of children of Union every now and then to hoodwink people against the vicious Excelsior Correspondent they are also part of essential Mandies at housing colonies Delhi NCR. Ashok Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Raj Territory of Jammu & Kashmir the public opinion. designs of Congress and urged service provider. He also across Jammu and Kashmir for The idea was to safeguard Pal, Chander Bhushan and others. who got stuck in other states Khajuria said in comparison hem to strengthen the hands of JAMMU, May 17: J&K demanded Government to set up marketing support to marginal the children as they are most away from their homes and to that it was the then Jana Modi and Home Minister, Amit Motor Transport Companies a 24X7 helpline number for vulnerable to the pandemic and loved ones due to nationwide Sangh and present which even in Shah to built the Modern India Association (JKMTCA), president truck drivers for help in case of Farmers will benefit immensely depriving them from family care Gajan Singh has expressed resent- lockdown. the Opposition never opposed and making it the Vishaw Guru any interruption on highways. can lead to adverse affects on ment against the Government for With each passing day of the the policies of Government as dreamt by the founder of Jana He further said on one hand their mental health, Deputy neglecting the transports in the from Govt measures: Brig Gupta homebound lockdown, the when nation faced crisis like war Sangh, Dr Shama Prasad BJP has demoted the erstwhile Commissioner O.P Bhagat massive Rs 20 lakh crore package Excelsior Correspondent mitigate this modern world class Deputy Commissioner Office or any internal revolt but extend- Mookherjee, great visionary J&K State into a Union Territory explained. announced by the Prime Minister facilities' of storage, grading, Kathua registered an increasing ed full support to the leader of the party, Deen Dayal and on the other hand the The major challenge was to Narendra Modi. JAMMU, May 17: Apart from packing, transportation etc will be number of distress calls from Government during crisis. But Upadayay, former Prime Central Government led by BJP undertake the task of restora- In a statement issued here the immediate cash relief under provided to farmers without inter- parents requesting for restora- the Congress and other opposi- Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee is not implementing laws of UT Pradhan Mantri Kissan Samman tion/repatriation in accordance today, Khajuria said that the vention of middlemen. It would tion/ repatriation of their wards tion parties are adopting differ- and Sher Duggar, Pt Prem Nath in J&K, thus depriving the resi- Yojana which has reached the with laid down SOPs and advi- transport sector has played a also encourage the farmers in stuck in various locations out- ent strategy and trying to weak- Dogra. dents from their rights. He farmers through Direct Benefit sories issued by the Government vital role in transporting the Kandi area to grow Mangoes, side the union territory. appealed to the Lt Governor to Transfer (DBT), the slew of meas- from time to time, DCPO goods across the country amid Guavas while in hilly areas culti- Acting swiftly on this immediately revoke the 50 per ures announced by Union Finance Kathua Abdul Raheem Udhampur admn launches quarantine COVID-19 crisis. He said that vation of Apple, Apricot and wal- unprecedented situation, Deputy cent hike on Excise Duty on Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman informed. the truckers plying on the high- nut will be promoted. Commissioner Kathua O.P retail sale of liquor in J&K, fail- under Aatam Nirbhar Bharat The back to back extension ways to carry medicines and Formalisation of micro food Bhagat constituted a team head- centre management system ing which the people have no Abhiyan announced by the PM of the lockdown and speculation essential items during the lock- enterprises presently being run ed by District Child Protection Excelsior Correspondent tine system and people have also other option to come on roads. the farming community of J&K is that it might go for longer than down do not have usual places in rural areas by Self Help Officer Kathua, Abdul Raheem availed these facilities. Now Meanwhile, All J&K Goods- going to benefit immensely stated expected has led to a lot of peo- UDHAMPUR, May 17: District to eat and NHAI `should provide Groups will enable them to com- and members of DCPU along- keeping in view influx of large Carrier Association Jammu led Brig. (retd) veteran Anil Gupta, ple especially parents of young Development Commissioner, them food at its Toll Plazas. He pete nationally and globally to with Childline Kathua. The number of people from outside by Harbans Singh has demanded spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata kids feeling helpless. Udhampur Dr. Piyush Singla today state and other districts this said truckers facing problems as promote their health and well- committee with the mandate of relief for the transport operators Party. The measures affect all tra- Explaining the reason of convened a meeting of officers to facility has been enhanced and Dhabas and roadside eateries are ness products. Kesar growers identifying the cases swung into from the package announced by ditional farmers, horticulturalists, their apprehension, one of the review the arrangements in quaran- local hotels are designated for closed. Despite all odds, they are will be main beneficiaries. In action contacted and traced the tine facilities. the PM Modi. Singh regretted herbal farmers and those associat- parents of evacuated child said, this facility. still playing their role during the order to mitigate the problems of Child Protection bodies of all During the meeting, the DDC that despite ensuring essential ed with animal husbandry. "The worst part was that we For smooth management of time of crisis, he added. farmers growing perishable veg- those locations where children stressed on quality of food, main- supplies all over the country Under the first tranche small don't even know when things quarantine centres, a mobile based Singh said that it's very etable and fruits the Operation were stuck. tenance of hygiene in quarantine during this tough time of lock- and marginal farmers in order to will open up and how long it platform for ensuring proper strange that the Prime Minister Green scheme has been widened The team keep liaising with centres, sanitation, toilet facili- down amidst COVID-19, the meet their post Rabi and current will take to resume normal traf- record keeping of samples, regu- has neglected the transport sec- Kharif requirements in to include them for next three Lakhanpur Control Room ties, etc. lar head count of inmates , sample truckers/ owners are being fic". tor by giving noting to them in May/June will be able to avail months. Such farmers will get authorities to ensure fulfilling of He asked Duty Magistrate to number management and timely deprived of the package. They The team of District Child the package. He suggested additional credit facility from 50% each subsidy on transporta- all the requisite formalities ensure that people in quarantine discharged by concerned should be provided relief and Protection unit of Kathua is still Government to provide relief Emergency Rural Working tion and storage. This will bene- before the actual handing taking centres do not face any problem Magistrate Officer In charges. exemption in bank interests and continuing in their efforts but it package and safety gears for fit the consumers as well of the children, besides their and asked them to ensure that This was launched to stream line loan installments. Capital Fund through Regional has already created some beauti- truck drivers and helpers since informed Brig Gupta. proper medical examination at inmates of quarantine centres do system in view of heavy influx of Rural Banks and Rural Coop ful moments by bringing smiles not spill over the quarantine centre Banks. Kisan Card beneficiaries Additional boost will be given Lakhanpur followed by home passengers in recent time. He Puneet hands over Ayushman to herbal farming, their branding on the faces of these children and mix with public of surround- urged the returnees from outside can avail additional credit at quarantine. and marketing. Additional areas and their parents who termed the ing areas. He also asked con- states to follow the SOPs issued concessional rates. Farmers The concerted efforts of in both Kandi and hilly areas will team as 'Saviours'. cerned to furnish the detailed daily by Government from time to time. Bharat Golden Card to patient involved in Animal Husbandry report for each quarantine centres. Among others, Additional can also avail this facility. be brought under herbal cultiva- DDC said that district admin- Excelsior Correspondent assurance scheme which covers Explaining the second tranche tion. 100% vaccination of cattle, IkkJutt forms district level committees District Development a population of the combined istration has created administra- Commissioner, Ashok Kumar, JAMMU, May 17 : benefits Brig Gupta said that buffalo, sheep and goat popula- Excelsior Correspondent Committees at all the tive quarantine and in addition to size of USA, Mexico and these reforms focus at improve- tion will not only make them dis- Panchayats of their respective Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Canada. JAMMU, May 17: IkkJutt free quarantine facilities, hotels Nagendra Singh Jamwal, , CEO ment of Horticulture, Dairy, Bee ease free but will also boost their Districts. This shall be followed J&K Executive Member, Puneet The objective of this scheme Jammu today formed District in Udhampur are also ear- PDA, Sachin Dev Singh, IAS Keeping, poultry and dairy farm- productions. Modern state of the with formation of 11 member Mahajan handed over Ayushman is to provide marked for paid quarantine, peo- (Prob) Faz-Lul-Haseeb, District ing with technological interven- art milk and dairy processing Executive Committees in all the Polling Booth Committees at all ple who wish to avail paid quar- Information Officer, Er. Sajad cashless and free tion. Due to lack of cold chain plants with allied facilities will be 10 districts of Jammu Province. Polling Booths of the Districts," antine can avail this facility. Bashir Somberia, KAS (Prob), health benefits and infrastructure at both ends set up in private sector which will These districts include he elaborated. Pertinent to mention here that Suresh Singh, CMO, Dr. K.C to the entitled (production and marketing) lot of benefit the milk producers to Udhampur; Reasi; Ramban; Office bearers of various Udhampur district has estab- Dogra, DHO, Dr. Mohammad beneficiaries. the crop gets wasted and the boost their income through direct Kishtwar; Doda; Rajouri; Committees include; President, lished /created paid quarantine Yaseen, ADIO NIC, Anish Sharma According to the farmers have to suffer losses. To sale to the plants. Poonch; Kathua Urban; Kathua facility from the start of quaran- Vice Presidents (3), General were present in the meeting. Socio-Economic Sub Urban; Jammu Urban, Secretary (Organisation), Caste Census Gagan elected president of Press Club Rajouri Jammu Sub Urban; Jammu General Secretary (General), (SECC) 6.30 Central; Samba. Each District JKCCTU expresses concern Excelsior Correspondent the meeting with the consent of all Media/Publicity Secretary, lakh poor and Committee comprises of 101 the members, Gagan Kohli was Social Media/ I.T Secretary, vulnerable fami- Executive Members while over ignoring temporary workers RAJOURI, May 17: In order unanimously elected as President Secretaries (4), Spokespersons lies of Jammu District Kathua and Jammu has Excelsior Correspondent the practice in the past especial- to further strengthen the Press Press Club Rajouri. (5), Treasurer and an Advisory and Kashmir are 151 members in each of its sub ly in departments like PDD, Club Rajouri an adhoc body has The members who were includ- Council. entitled to it. divisions. JAMMU, May 17: J&K Co- PHE, R&B etc. BJP leader Puneet Mahajan handing over been constituted where in ed in the working body include Office bearers will be select- The Golden Ankur Sharma, Chairman ordination Committee of Trade They also said that these Golden Card to a patient at ASCOM Hospital Gagan Kohli was unanimously Jabar Choudhary as Vice President, ed/elected only after formation Card was pre- IkkJutt Jammu said that given Unions (JKCCTU) has temporary workers have not Sidhra on Sunday. elected as Umar Arshad Malik as General of teams at Tehsil and Panchayat expressed concern over the deci- pared within 24 president. the overwhelming response in been paid their wages since last Bharat Golden Card to a patient Secretary, Sanjay bali as Organisor, Levels. Office bearers will be sion of Government to fill all hours. An emergent favour of IkkJutt Jammu and many months which has deterio- admitted in ASCOM Hospital, Jamsheed Malik as Secretary selected on the basis of a fully Class IV posts on fast track Puneet Mahajan, on the meeting was failure of mainstream political rated their economic conditions Sidhra who got operated for free Organisation, Suhsil Dutta as Joint transparent criteria in order to basis. occasion, said that he has been held here parties in redressing Jammu's badly under the ongoing lock- medical health cover under the Secretary Development, Ankit check any kind of favouritism. In a handout Md Maqbool, continuously involved in the under the grievances, they decided to down. scheme AB PM-JAY . Kesar as Cashier and Ravi Verma To ensure that only merit and President and Gurmeet Singh, procurement and distribution of supervision expand the organisation right up "These employees are work- Speaking on the occasion, he Spokes person. hard work should prevail for General Secretary of JKCCTU Golden Cards since the start of of former to the grass roots level in order ing as frontline workers to fight said Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Further an executive body has getting a post in IkkJutt Jammu, stated that the Government is the scheme and stressed that this Legal Advisor of Press Club to make their fight for Jammu COVID-19 pandemic these days Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB also been constituted with the organisation has prescribed ignoring the burning and pend- is one of the scheme that has Rajouri Tazeem Dar which was more effective. risking their lives and are main- PM-JAY) is a flagship scheme Tazeem Dar, Akhil Mahajan, Arif the criteria. ing issue of regularization and given direct benefit to the poor attended by majority of mem- "The first responsibility of taining essential services like of the Indian Government's Qureshi, Gafoor Bhat, Imran District Executive wage increase of thousands of and needy population. He also bers of Press club. IkkJutt's District Level Teams power, water supply, sanitation, National Health Policy which Khan, Amit Shrama, Iftqar Committee Members will vote casual, contractual, Angawadi said that Jammu and Kashmir In the meeting, a threadbare will be to form 31 member health related activities, food aims to provide free health cov- Choudhary, Azad Rahat, Bal for District President and other and Asha workers. has become the first in India to discussion was held on further Tehsil Committees in all Tehsils supplies etc," JKCCTU leaders erage at the secondary and terti- Krishan Sharma, Imran Khan, office bearers while Tehsil The Union leaders claimed distribute the highest number of strengthening the Press Club of respective Districts. The next said demanding release of pend- ary level to its bottom 40% poor Riaz Choudhary, Shivam, Danesh Executive Members will vote to that all these vacant posts are Golden Cards under Ayushman Rajouri and finally a consensus responsibility of District and ing wages of temporary workers and vulnerable population. PM- Thakur and Rabia Shafiq as choose Tehsil President and meant for the absorption of these Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan was made to reconstitute the adhoc Tehsil Level Commitees will be before EID festival. JAY is the world's largest health members. other office bearers. temporary workers as has been Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). body for a period of 6 months. In to form 21 member Panchayat