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DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 (PAGE 3) No one from NC joining ‘Third Front’: Lone Excelsior Correspondent He also said that these are same peo- ple who are from time to time "being used SRINAGAR, Jan 8: Senior National by the Central Government; but I am Conference (NC) leader and Member telling you that we are determined and Parliament Akbar Lone today said that no these forces will not be allowed to suc- body from the party is going to be a part ceed-they are similar to that of a use and of the apparently emerging Third Front on throw commodity." the political landscape of J&K. While commenting of the proposed Lt Governor G C Murmu chairing a meeting on Wednesday. Speaking to the media persons on the move of the Central Government with sidelines of a meeting of party workers, regard to extending the domicile law to the UT of Jammu Lt Governor directs for rationalization and Kashmir, Lone said that the party is not going of food-grain distribution to accept it. "Rather, we will * Reviews working of SKIMS not be taking part in the elections Excelsior Correspondent MMSFES, PDS etc. He further Secretary; Arun Kumar Mehta, unless and until directed for the speeding up of Financial Commissioner, what happened JAMMU, Jan 8: Lieutenant adhaar seeding of the ration- Finance; Atal Dulloo, Financial on August 5 is Governor, Girish Chandra cards. Commissioner, Health and reversed in its Murmu today reviewed the func- He asked the functionaries to Medical Education and Senior NC leader Akbar Lone with other leaders during totality," he said. -
Abode of Goddess Sharda
Abode of Goddess Sharda At Shardi I – Mother’s Grace {Mahima}, Sharda Mahatmaya And Grandeur - Brigadier Rattan Kaul {I dedicate this effort to Grace {Mahima} of Goddess Sharda for the benefit of my and Gen-X, who may not know much about Goddess Sharda and her implied benevolence to our Sharda Desh. This article is also a gift to Gen-X, like Naveen, who know more of our religion, culture and heritage than men of their age. Along with era scholars and personalities associated with Sharda Temple during various century’s, I have given brief details about them to make it more informative. Each part is self explanatory with notes to avoid reference to previous part.…Rattan} Mahima {Grace} Of Mother Sharda. As a young boy I got used to hear folk tales of Sone Kisli and other tales from Granny Zapar Ded, but what interested me was her narration of travelogue of Pandit Bhawani Kaul of 18th Century {Descendant of Pandit Narain Kaul; who wrote History of Kashmir during Akbar’s time}. His travels through dense forests in quest of spiritual and literary enlightenment kept me, an eight-year-old, gazing at her next lip movement, however, it was Bhawani Kaul’s challenging pilgrimage to Gangabal and Sharda Temple which impressed me most. At Matamal uncle would hold court at his Rehbab Sahib residence and amongst various discourses, Pandit Harjoo Fehrist’s {Mid 19th Century; social reformer and staunch Vedhist} visits to Sharda Temple, till he lost his life at the temple, held us spell bound. Those days Goddess Sharda meant a lot to me, in my quest to do well in studies. -
Bhoga-Bhaagya-Yogyata Lakshmi
BHOGA-BHAAGYA-YOGYATA LAKSHMI ( FULFILLMENT AS ONE DESERVES) Edited, compiled, and translated by VDN Rao, Retd. General Manager, India Trade Promotion Organization, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, currently at Chennai 1 Other Scripts by the same Author: Essence of Puranas:-Maha Bhagavata, Vishnu Purana, Matsya Purana, Varaha Purana, Kurma Purana, Vamana Purana, Narada Purana, Padma Purana; Shiva Purana, Linga Purana, Skanda Purana, Markandeya Purana, Devi Bhagavata;Brahma Purana, Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Agni Purana, Bhavishya Purana, Nilamata Purana; Shri Kamakshi Vilasa Dwadasha Divya Sahasranaama: a) Devi Chaturvidha Sahasra naama: Lakshmi, Lalitha, Saraswati, Gayatri; b) Chaturvidha Shiva Sahasra naama-Linga-Shiva-Brahma Puranas and Maha Bhagavata; c) Trividha Vishnu and Yugala Radha-Krishna Sahasra naama-Padma-Skanda-Maha Bharata and Narada Purana. Stotra Kavacha- A Shield of Prayers Purana Saaraamsha; Select Stories from Puranas Essence of Dharma Sindhu Essence of Shiva Sahasra Lingarchana Essence of Paraashara Smtiti Essence of Pradhana Tirtha Mahima Dharma Bindu Essence of Upanishads : Brihadaranyaka , Katha, Tittiriya, Isha, Svetashwara of Yajur Veda- Chhandogya and Kena of Saama Veda-Atreya and Kausheetaki of Rig Veda-Mundaka, Mandukya and Prashna of Atharva Veda ; Also ‘Upanishad Saaraamsa’ (Quintessence of Upanishads) Essence of Virat Parva of Maha Bharata Essence of Bharat Yatra Smriti Essence of Brahma Sutras Essence of Sankhya Parijnaana- Also Essence of Knowledge of Numbers Essence of Narada Charitra; Essence Neeti Chandrika-Essence of Hindu Festivals and Austerities- Essence of Manu Smriti*- Quintessence of Manu Smriti* - *Essence of Pratyaksha Bhaskara- Essence of Maha Narayanopanishad*-Essence of Vidya-Vigjnaana-Vaak Devi* Note: All the above Scriptures already released on www. -
Years Because of a #Metoo Scandal
1 CHAPTERS 1 AWARDS & HONOURS 2 FAMOUS BOOKS 3 APPOINTMENTS 4 INDIAN ECONOMY 5 BUSINESS & CORPORATE WORLD 6 BRAND AMBASSADORS 7 AGREEMENTS & MoU 8 SUMMITS 9 INDEX, RANKINGS & DISTINCTIONS 10 SPORTS 11 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 11 YOJANAS & SCHEMES 12 MISCELLANEOUS 2 AWARDS & HONOURS 2018 Nobel Laureates 2018 2018 Nobel Prize were announced in 5 different fields viz. Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Peace, & Economic Sciences. This is for the first time that Nobel Prize for Literature was not given in 70 years because of a #MeToo scandal. Field Winners Key Points “for their discovery of cancer James P Allison (USA) therapy by inhibition of negative Physiology or Medicine & Tasaku Honjo(Japan) immune regulation” Arthur Ashkin (USA), Gerard Mourou (France) and Donna Strickland "for groundbreaking inventions Physics (Canada) in the field of laser physics" (a) one half to Frances H. Arnold (USA) (a) "for the directed evolution of (b) Other half jointly to George P. enzymes" Chemistry Smith (USA) & Sir Gregory P. (b) "for the phage display of peptides & antibodies" Winter (UK) “for their efforts to end the use of Denis Mukwege (Congo) & sexual violence as a weapon of war Peace Nadia Murad (Iraq) & armed conflict” (a) “for integrating climate change into long-run macroeconomic analysis” (a) William D.Nordhaus (USA) Economic Sciences (b) “for integratingtechnological (b) Paul M. Romer (USA) innovations into long-run macroeconomic analysis.” 3 Ramon Magsaysay Award Winners 2018 Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay's example of integrity in governance, courageous service to the people, & pragmatic idealism within a democratic society. -
Awards Last 6 Months
1 UPPSC- CURRENT AFFAIRS SPECIAL Awar ds Last 6 Months UP-PSC CURRENT AFFAIR Part - 2 Copyright © Aspire IAS All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Aspire lAS. 2 UPPSC- CURRENT AFFAIRS SPECIAL April 2020 – Important Awards & Honors Name Awarded as Naveen Patnaik Hero to Animals Award by PETA Bob Weighton World’s oldest man by Guiness World Record Abdelouahab Aissaoui 13th International Arab fiction prize 2020. Tata Power Edison Award for social innovation. UST Global 2020 most innovative AI application award for societal impact from Microsoft. Adam Higginbotham William E. Colby Award. Chittaranjan locomotive works of Indian Railways creates world record of making 431 locomotives for FY 20 Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), the manufacturing unit of Indian Railways based in Asansol, West Bengal (WB), has set the Limca Book of Records for producing record 431 locomotives in the financial year 2019-2020 (FY20) in 292 working days. • It is 2.15 times its installed capacity of 200 locomotives per year. • This was achieved despite novel coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions that creating disruptions during the current financial year (FY20). Highlights: • The unit has surpassed its own previous year (2018-2019) record when it produced 402 locomotives in 297 working days. • CLW’s Locomotive production has increased 75% over the last 6 years period from 250 in 2014-15 to 431 in 2019-20 in line to support 100% Electrification and ‘Make in India’ initiative of the central government. -
ESSENCE of VAMANA PURANA Composed, Condensed And
ESSENCE OF VAMANA PURANA Composed, Condensed and Interpreted By V.D.N. Rao, Former General Manager, India Trade Promotion Organisation, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Union Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India 1 ESSENCE OF VAMANA PURANA CONTENTS PAGE Invocation 3 Kapaali atones at Vaaranaasi for Brahma’s Pancha Mukha Hatya 3 Sati Devi’s self-sacrifice and destruction of Daksha Yagna (Nakshatras and Raashis in terms of Shiva’s body included) 4 Shiva Lingodbhava (Origin of Shiva Linga) and worship 6 Nara Narayana and Prahlada 7 Dharmopadesha to Daitya Sukeshi, his reformation, Surya’s action and reaction 9 Vishnu Puja on Shukla Ekadashi and Vishnu Panjara Stotra 14 Origin of Kurukshetra, King Kuru and Mahatmya of the Kshetra 15 Bali’s victory of Trilokas, Vamana’s Avatara and Bali’s charity of Three Feet (Stutis by Kashyapa, Aditi and Brahma & Virat Purusha Varnana) 17 Parvati’s weds Shiva, Devi Kaali transformed as Gauri & birth of Ganesha 24 Katyayani destroys Chanda-Munda, Raktabeeja and Shumbha-Nikumbha 28 Kartikeya’s birth and his killings of Taraka, Mahisha and Baanaasuras 30 Kedara Kshetra, Murasura Vadha, Shivaabhisheka and Oneness with Vishnu (Upadesha of Dwadasha Narayana Mantra included) 33 Andhakaasura’s obsession with Parvati and Prahlaad’s ‘Dharma Bodha’ 36 ‘Shivaaya Vishnu Rupaaya, Shiva Rupaaya Vishnavey’ 39 Andhakaasura’s extermination by Maha Deva and origin of Ashta Bhairavaas (Andhaka’s eulogies to Shiva and Gauri included) 40 Bhakta Prahlada’s Tirtha Yatras and legends related to the Tirthas 42 -Dundhu Daitya and Trivikrama -
Appendix VII Format of the Educational Concession Certifi- Cate
Appendix VII Format of the Educational Concession Certifi- cate FORMAT EDUCATIONAL CONCESSION CERTIFICATE (ON THE PROPER LETTER HEAD) (With complete address, telephone number/s and e-mail ID) OFFICE OF THE .......................................... This is to certify that Mr./Miss...........................is son/daughter of ............................ (No. ...................) resident of ............................... The above named officer/JCO/OR...........................................:- Priority-I Widows/Wards of Defence personnel killed in action on .......................dur- ing...................; Priority-II Wards of disabled in action on ............ during ............ and boarded out from service. Priority-III Widows/Wards of Defence Personnel who died while in peace time on duty on.....................with death attributable to military service. Priority-IV Wards of Defence Personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability at- tributable to military service. Priority-V Wards of Serving/Ex-servicemen including personnel of police forces who are in re- ceipt of Gallantry Awards; i. ParamVir Chakra ii. Ashok Chakra iii. MahaVir Chakra iv. Kirti Chakra v. Vir Chakra vi. Shaurya Chakra vii. President’s Police Medal for Gallantry viii. Sena Medal (Gallantry), Nau Sena Medal (Gallantry), Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) ix. Mention-in-Despatches x. Police Medal for Gallantry 87 Priority-VI Wards of Ex-Servicemen Priority-VII Wives of: (i) Defence Personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service. (ii) Defence Personnel disabled in service and boarded out with Disability. (iii) Ex-Servicemen and Serving Personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards. Priority-VIII Wards of Serving Personnel Priority-IX Wives of Serving Personnel Master/Miss/Mrs....................... son/daughter/wife of.......................Officer/JCO/OR is eligible for educational concession for admission in University of Delhi against the Armed Forces Cate- gory under Priority No. -
Lucknow on Ing, Door-To-Door Survey and &4>4C>%) Shamshery Directed Them Not to Tamper with Pros- September 30, 2020
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Be Goodwill Ambassadors of J&K: LG to Tourists
10thyear of publication SRINAGAR OBSERVER Tayla Valeminck returns for New Zealand tour Ensure no LPG kits are uses in school buses, Director Tourism Kmr, DDC B’gam visit Doodhpathri Young pacer Tayla Vlaeminck will be making her much-awaited vans: Traffic Police Srinagar The Director Tourism Kashmir, G. N Itoo along with District comeback in New Zealand by the end of next month after returning Traffic Police Srinagar has asked parents and school administration to ensure Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed to the national squad following a long injury layoff. Star allrounder no LPG kits are used in school buses or vans.According to the statement, “ It Mirza today visited tourist resort Doodhpathri, to review the Ellyse Perry also marks her return to international cricket after finally has been reported that some school buses / van operators ferrying school preparedness amid upcoming tourist season. The Director recovering from a serious hamstring injury as Australia announced a children are using LPG Kits in their buses / vans as | Page 03 during the visit convened a meeting of concerned officers to 17-member squad for the series. | Page 08 review the status of implementation of Draft | Page 07 WEDNESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2021 11, Rajab 1442 Hijri Published from Srinagar RNI No:JKENG/2012/43267 Vol:10 Issue No: 46 Pages:8 Rs.5.00 epaper: www.srinagarobserver.com Terrorism one of gravest threats to Be goodwill humankind: Jaishankar Agencies gravest threats to humankind,” he said in a virtual address. Geneva: Describing terrorism as one of “As a long-standing victim, India has ambassadors of the gravest threats to humankind, Exter- been at forefront of global action against nal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on terrorism. -
Bulletin of Information for Admission to Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI BULLETIN OF INFORMATION FOR ADMISSION TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (2020-2021) www.OnlineStudyPoints.com Message from the Vice-Chancellor A hearty welcome to the University of Delhi! Ever since its inception in 1922, DU – the popular name of the University of Delhi – has distinguished itself as the premier insti- tution of higher education in India. Located in the capital city of India, the University is a beacon of knowledge for the nation and has been recognised as a metaphor for excellence in tertiary educa- tion. Functioning from two campuses – the North and the South – the Uni- versity and its colleges straddle the length and breadth of Delhi and serve as a vibrant space not only for intellectual discourses but also for cultural interaction. With 91 Colleges, 16 Faculties, 86 Departments, 20 Centres, and 03 In- stitute, the University is committed to offering exceptional educational opportunities through a wide range of courses in almost all domains of knowledge with outstanding faculty, advanced curricula, avant-garde pedagogy, comprehensive extracurricular activities, and cutting edge in- frastructure. As the alma mater of a great many alumni, who have distinguished themselves in multifari- ous spheres of human endeavour, the University is endowed with a vast pool of intellectual resources. The University takes great pride in having moulded a number of heads of foreign states, and one of India’s Prime Ministers, with another one having graced its faculty. Many of India’s best-known litterateurs,www.OnlineStudyPoints.com intellectuals, scientists, economists, legal luminaries, civil ser- vants, defence personnel, politicians, sports persons, film personalities, journalists, and busi- ness leaders have been students or faculty members of this institution. -
Fifth Round of Talks
OUR EDITIONS: JAIPUR, AHMEDABAD & LUCKNOW 15°C - 31°C www.fi rstindia.co.in www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ twitter.com/thefi rstindia facebook.com/thefi rstindia instagram.com/thefi rstindia JAIPUR l SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2020 l Pages 12 l 3.00 RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764 l Vol 2 l Issue No. 180 Snow and hoar-frost covered trees surround a television tower near Kekesteto in the MILKY WAY Matra Mountains in Hungary. (Inset) Volunteers work on the ski slope, in St. TO THE Moritz, Switzerland on Saturday. Due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, the FIS decided to cancel todays womens Super-G WILD WEST race of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. India to Skip Canada-led covid Haryana min Anil Vij, FIFTH ROUND OF TALKS meet after Trudeau speaks on farmers’ who took Covaxin shot, INCONCLUSIVE, NEXT ON DEC 9 agitation, yet again Centre Tells Farmers: Need Time For Internal Discussion tests positive for covid Mohd Fahad Ambala: Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij New Delhi: The gov- tweeted this morning to ernment on Saturday say that he has tested proposed to hold anoth- Farmer leaders positive for coronavirus. Anil Vij Minister Haryana @anilvijminister er meeting on Decem- wanted the New Delhi: Canadian Vij, 67, said he is admit- ber 9 with representa- Prime Minister Justin ted at the Civil Hospital I have been tested Corona government to positive. I am admitted in tives of protesting Trudeau repeated his in Ambala. The an- answer in ‘Yes or No’ Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt. farmers, as their fifth and decided to go on support for the right of nouncement comes a lit- All those who have come round of talks ended in a ‘maun vrat’ after farmers in India to hold tle over two weeks after in close contact to me are a deadlock with the the government did peaceful protests hours he participated in the advised to get themselves farmers’ group going not reply to their after the central gov- clinical trials of a coro- tested for corona. -
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daily Vol No. 50 No. 308 JAMMU, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014 REGD.NO.JK-71/12-14 14+4 (Magazine) = 18 Pages ` 3.50 ExcelsiorRNI No. 28547/1992 20 rescued from near Zojila Pak violates ceasefire Govt not forthcoming with detailed information about Rs 44,000 cr loss memo Army officer among Soldier, girl killed; Despite several reminders, MHA one injured in Uri fails to get response from State Excelsior Correspondent Havaldar Mayapan of 11 Neeraj Rohmetra details of the damages, meth- observers opined. 3 killed in avalanche Madras and a girl Gulshan ods used by the authorities for Pertinent to mention here Fayaz Bukhari JCO, one soldier and a porter since morning but the chilly has SRINAGAR, Nov 8: A sol- Bano daughter of JAMMU, Nov 8: calculation of losses, etc". that Prime Minister, Narendra were killed and one solider was increased in Kashmir valley. This dier and 17-year old girl were Mohammad Rafiq Bhati of Interestingly, though State To a pointed query about the Modi after conducting an aerial SRINAGAR, Nov 8: A injured and another escaped year there is advanced due to killed and another woman Kamalkote was killed and Government had been critical allegations of several top offi- survey of the flood affected Junior Commissioned Officer unhurt. He said that the search early snowfall on mountains and was injured as Pakistani another girl Rubeena was of the Centre for not expedit- cials of State over the 'cold areas on September 8 and hold- (JCO) was among three killed and rescue operation is still in freak weather conditions.