DAILY EXCELSIOR, MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2016 (PAGE 5) Govt has resolved to protect DyCM meets people of environment: Lal Singh Suchetgarh border areas Excelsior Correspondent along with forest huts and proper fencing for which ten- Excelsior Correspondent , Oct 2: Every der costing Rs 1 crore has been reform shall be aimed to make JAMMU, Oct 2: Deputy floated recently. Chief Minister Dr Nirmal natural habitat of animals a He said Forest Department well protected place for their Singh today assured the people is undergoing administrative of border areas that all neces- living. and policy changes and focused This was stated by Minister sary arrangements have been on making forest assets such as put in place at the camps setup for Forest, Ecology and zoos and sanctuaries a revenue Environment Ch. Lal Singh for their safety in case of any generating entities. He said Rs exigency. during a programme to com- 120 crore Jambu Zoo Project memorate wildlife week here Deputy Chief Minister was would be constructed on mod- interacting with people of bor- today. ern lines having all infrastruc- The PDP-BJP Government der areas of Suchetgarh area. Ministers Priya Sethi and Ajay Nanda alongwith officers participating in Shobha Yatra at Katra He was accompanied by on Sunday. Minister for PHE, Floods & Irrigation Sham Lal Choudhary. Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh flanked by Minister Priya, Nanda inaugurate SSP Jammu Dr Sunil Gupta of PHE Sham Lal Choudhary interacting with people of and SDM R S Pura Vikas Suchetgarh on Sunday. Kundal while apprising the connected to the control rooms ple of border areas and 21st Navratra Festival at Katra Ministers about the arrange- to the people. appealed them to cooperate ments being made at the camps Directing to put in place all with the administration during Excelsior Correspondent estimated cost of Rs. 100 crore the people of Katra in maintain- said that all necessary instruc- basic facilities at the camps, this tough time so that their and is expected to be completed ing cleanliness and said that tions have been issued to the KATRA, Oct 2: Minister of Deputy Chief Minister asked security would be ensured. within next two years. Similarly is the focal point of tourist concerned officers to shift the the camp officers to remain Later, Deputy Chief State for Education, Technical Minister for Forest Ch. Lal Singh addressing a function at steps are afoot to explore tourism activities in the State and steps people of villages falling 0-10 present at the camps and ensure Minister visited the camps Education, Culture, Tourism, Kathua on Sunday. sites in Reasi and promote it as an are afoot to promote infrastructur- kms from International Border. availability of ration, power setup in R S Pura to take stock Horticulture, Floriculture and al facilities to give a fillip to the adventure tourist destination has taken up the resolve for It was further informed that 8 supply, drinking water, security of the arrangements. He also Parks, Priya Sethi along with tourism sector which is the back- tural facilities where the ani- along with an important pilgrim- holistic improvement and pro- camps are functional with ade- and sanitation. enquired from the people about Minister of State for Finance, bone of our economy. mals will be kept in moats and age. tection of environment and its quate arrangements and place He stressed on close coordi- the facilities being provided to Planning, IT, Law, Justice and Emphasizing on promoting Earlier, in his welcome not in cages so that the visitors important components viz for- for additional 6 camps has been nation among all concerned them. Parliamentary Affairs, Tribal tourism in the Jammu region, she address Divisional Commissioner can see the animals in a natural est, animals, wetland etc. He identified in case of require- departments so that people are MLA R S Pura Gagan Affairs, Labour and Employment, said that Katra is among one of the Jammu, Dr. Pawan Kotwal said environment. said the man-animal conflict is ment. provided with all basic facili- Bhagat was also present in R S Relief and rehabilitation, Ajay ten cities which have been that this year we are celebrating Earlier the Minister inaugu- an outcome of undue interfer- Deputy Chief Minister vis- ties at the camps. He further Pura and apprised the Deputy Nanda today inaugurated the 21st declared as icon cities in and 21st Navratra festival and it has rated the wildlife week cele- ited border villages Falora, directed civil administration to Chief Minister about the situa- Navratra Festival at Katra. concerted efforts are being made assumed great significance as this ence of humans in the natural brations by paying floral trib- Suchetgarh, Gharana and inter- strictly follow Standard tion in wake of tension on After inaugurating the festi- to attract more tourists to this city. mega event explicitly showcases habitat of animals thus posing utes to the father of nation acted with people and listened Operating Procedure for evacu- International Border. val, Ministers participated in the Priya further said that multi- our rich composite culture and great threat to the existence of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal their problems. ating people from border areas. Later, Dr Singh visited heritage . both entities. He said to mini- Bahadur Shastri on their birth * Watch video on Excelsior Youtube Channel He directed the administra- Minister for PHE, Floods & GMC Jammu to enquire the He said this year the funding mize such conflicts the Forest anniversary. tion to maintain close coordina- Irrigation Sham Lal health of those injured in a road magnificent Shobha Yatra, taken pronged approach needs to be fol- for the festival has been enhanced Ministry has taken initiative to Ex-MLA Basohli tion with people and provide Choudhary, who also repre- mishap occurred on Saturday at out from Asia Crossing depicting lowed by involving stake holders to Rs. 50 lakh and with the active go for plantation of fruits Constituency Kanta Andotra every help in case of any emer- sents the Suchetgarh con- Rampur in and direct- rich cultural heritage of the State to ensure holistic development of partaking of various stakeholders plants so that animals shall also spoke on the occasion and gency. He also asked them to stituency, assured full support ed the authorities to ensure which culminated at Bus Stand the area. the festival shall attract tourists in find their food within their nat- highlighted the need of conser- provide 24X7 helpline numbers of the Government to the peo- proper medicare to the injured. Katra. Stressing on Swachh Bharat large number. ural habitat. vation of wildlife for human Speaking on the occasion, Mission, she urged the people to More than 20 Jhankis were While highlighting initia- existence. Priya Sethi said that Navratra fes- keep their surroundings clean taken out during the Shobha Yatra tives undertaken by the present Later, the minister distrib- tival is a beautiful amalgam of and fulfill the dream of Mahatma today and various artists from Government, Ch Lal Singh uted the plants saplings among Interaction Forum for end to Kashmir unrest devotion and festivities which Gandhi. Cleanliness is next to Himachal Pradesh , Uttarakhand said the State is marching the people present in the cele- Excelsior Correspondent society, academics, trade and cratic fabric of the state. reflects the rich heritage and com- Godliness, she added and exhort- ahead with a vision to make industry, media, advocates, Jandial said that present and other States besides local brations. JAMMU, Oct 2: While posite culture of the State on ed that we all should make collab- artists participated in the cultural Jammu & Kashmir model State PCCF A.K Singh, Chief environmentalists, retired civil turmoil could not be linked national platform. appreciating the successful orative efforts towards the mis- procession. The main attraction of for taking forest protection ini- Wildlife Warden Suresh servants participated in the with present PDP-BJP alliance While highlighting the major “surgical strikes” on the seven sion of our Prime minister the programme was the Kud tiatives. He said department Chugh, MD social forestry three hours’ interactive session Govt as it was essential to initiatives underway in the tourist militants’ launching pads towards a clean and green India. Dance which is a famous dance has undertaken mass plantation corporation Suresh Gupta, and shared their views candid- respect the overwhelming sector which shall promote across LoC as the need of the Speaking on the occasion, form of Chenab valley region drives across the State which is CCF Jammu Roshan Jaggi, ly. mandate of Jammu. Jammu as an independent tourist hour, an interactive session on MoS Finance and Planning and performed by the locals to one of the steps towards Director Social Forestry A.K A presidium comprising Challenging this theory to jus- destination, Priya Sethi said that `current situation in J&K emphasized on the development mark the celebrations of harvest- increasing forest wealth of the Tiwari, , Director Forest Prof SK Sharma, KB Jandial, tify unrest, he said that in Rs. 400 crore have been ear- State’, organized by the of infrastructure at Katra and ing. State. Protection Force R.K Tiwari, HC Jalmeria Advocate con- democracy, one region cannot marked for development of vari- Interaction Forum, Jammu asked the concerned to work in Among others, IGP Danish The Minister added that to DFO Wild Life Priyanka vener, Ashok Sharma former dictate the electoral outcome ous tourist circuits in the area. tandem with the Shrine Board to Province felt that whatever Rana , CEO SMVDSB, Katra give impetus to tourism sector, Sareen, DFO Kathua, DFO legislator presided while Capt of other region on the basis its She said that Mantalai Spiritual may be the causes of unrest in improve facilities in Katra town . Forest Department will soon Social Forestry Kathua and Lalit Sharma presented vote of liking and disliking. He said, Centre is being developed at an Ajit Kumar Sahu, Director Kashmir, Jammu province He also sought cooperation from launch battery car service at other officers of sister wing thanks. Zahid Sarfraz Malik Kashmir had no problem when Tourism Sushma Chouhan, cannot remain unaffected by Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Jasrota wildlife sanctuary were present on the occasion. advocate aptly compared the NC joined BJP led NDA dur- these prolonged unfortunate proceedings. Rajendra visits South Kashmir, Ravinder Kumar,Director Local developments. ing Vajpayee time. Bodies Soujanya Sharma, , SSP Jalmeria in his key note He asked political analysts Birth anniversary of Maharaja It said that loss of human address said that the current Sujit Kumar, ADC Shiv Kumar lives and unending violence in and commentators to intro- reviews law & order situation Gupta, Joint Director Vishesh situation in the State is out- spect as to why Kashmir had Kashmir was a matter of con- come of neglect of decades old Excelsior Correspondent Chairing officers meeting at Mahajan, Deputy Director Agrasen celebrated cern for Jammu as well but complete peace during Tourism Er. S.K. Attri, SDM issues of inter-regional dis- Sheikh’s rule despite his return , which was attended Excelsior Correspondent vice-president, Hardeep found no justification for car- , Oct 2: Calling by senior police officers of the Katra Neelam Khajuria besides crimination and time to time to mainstream politics in 1975 for close coordination among all Aggarwal, vice president, Anop rying on this unrest. It felt that range, Rajendra said that during other district officers and promi- JAMMU, Oct 2: Birth movements in different after patronizing Plebiscite security agencies to maintain Mittal, general secretary, Rajesh turmoil was not only affecting the recent months, JKP faced nent citizens, artists were present anniversary of Maharaja Agrasen regions. The communal, fun- Front but problem started only continuous vigil on the activities Bindal, secretary and Shambu Kashmir’s economy, education tough situations and our men on the occasion. was celebrated with great fervor damentalist and secessionist after his death. of anti-national elements to foil Aggarwal, treasurer. and life but also impacting and officers exercised maximum The annual nine-day and enthusiasm by Aggarwal forces have fished in the trou- Ashok Sharma, YV their nefarious designs, Director Dr Piyush Singla, Deputy Jammu in many ways and as restraint and dealt the situations Navratra Festival at holy town Sabha here at Abhinav Theatre. bled waters. A large area of the Sharma, Anwar Choudhary, General of Police (DGP), K. CEO, Shree Mata Vaishno Devi such the Forum appealed to with fortitude. It was due to their Katra would be offering a series The function started with State is in illegal occupation of Brig ( Retd) OP Abrol, Prof Rajendra Kumar has said that Board, was the chief guest. In his the Kashmir’s Civil Society restraint that precious lives of of events including Kavi Havan at Aggarwal Sabha. Pakistan & China which is SK Sharma, Prof B L Zutshi, people's cooperation and greater address, Dr Piyush highlighted and all political parties to join the people were saved despite Sammelan, Bhagwat Katha, being used to foster terrorism. ‘Purna Ahuti’ was attended by the role of Aggarwals in the soci- hands and restore normalcy. MK Bangroo senior journalist, synergy among the agencies is provocations by anti-national He said was Hasya Vyang (Laughter Show), senior members of the Aggarwal Speakers also made a RS Gill, Prof (Dr) Sandeep must for achieving desired elements. He stressed upon the ety and guided the members pres- wiser than the present political Cultural Programmes by Song & Biradri. strong point for making Singh, Madan Dogra, Wing results. officers to brief the men ent in the function. activists in Kashmir who sup- Drama Division of GOI, The main function was held Jammu relevant to every situa- Cdr (Regd) GL Sharma, BS Rajendra was on day long deployed in the field to use min- A huge number of members ported accession and integra- Wrestling Competition,Talent at Abhinav Theatre and inaugu- tion and recognizing its promi- Jamwal Ex- DC, OP Sharma- tour to South Kashmir districts imum force while dealing the of Aggarwal Biradri from all over tion of State with democratic Show by differently abled chil- rated by hoisting of flag and nent role in finding any solu- senior journalist, SC Sharma today to take stock of the securi- situations and maintain high the State including women and & secular India. He appealed dren, shows by Natrang and All lighting traditional lamp by pres- tion besides maintaining its IFS (Regd) and Subhash ty and law and order situation in standard of discipline at every children attended the function. the people of Kashmir not to India Devotional Song ident of the Sabha, Dewan Chand identity. Shastri- trade unionist leader the range. level. The programme was compered get in trap of Pak sponsored Competion for the visitors till its Bansal, who was accompanied Several noted persons from also participated in interac- Addressing the darbar of During the visit, Rajendra by Hardeep Aggarwal and Shally design to disturb the otherwise culmination on 10th October. by Hansraj Aggarwal, senior various fields including civil tion. police officers and jawans at inspected Police Station Damhal Aggarwal. peaceful, secular and demo- Damhal Hanjipora, the DGP Hanjipora, Wanpoh, Arvani and said that safety and security of other police establishments in the people has always remained the district which were damaged the prime concern of JKP and during recent unrest. He gave every effort of the anti-national on-the-spot instructions to elements to disrupt the peaceful restart repairs of all damaged environ of the State would be infrastructures immediately. dealt firmly. He said that JKP Among others, Rajendra was has faced various challenges and accompanied by Spl. DG abnormal situations since last 25 Coordination/Law & Order, Dr. years with other security agen- S. P. Vaid, IGP Kashmir Zone, cies and always arise to save SJM Gillani, DIG SKR, Nitish lives and property of the people Kumar, District Superintendents while dealing with the situa- of Police of the Range and other tions. police officers.

Dr Piyush Singla, Additional CEO, SMVDSB inaugurating Fresh Currency Counter at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. J&K Bank opens Fresh Currency Counter at Vaishno Devi Bhawan Excelsior Correspondent CEO, SMVDSB lauded the relentless efforts of the bank at KATRA, Oct 2: On the eve of Vaishno Devi Bhawan and in the Navratras, J&K Bank, Branch State of Jammu and Kashmir for Vaishno Devi Bhawan, has the upliftment of the weaker sec- offered services of Fresh Cash tion, Trade and Industry and Currency/Note exchange counter. being the biggest industry of the The facility of fresh currency State in absorption of highest Notes has been started to facili- number of unemployed local tate the devotee coming here youths. from all length and breadth of the Earlier, Ravi Sharma, Branch country. The Fresh currency Head, presented welcome counter was inaugurated by Dr address and presented memen- Piyush Singla, Additional Chief toes to chief guest and other Executive Officer of Shri Mata guests. Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in The function was attended by presence of SDM Bhawan, officials of the SMVDSB, J&K Jagdish Singh and Senior Bank Police, CRPF, Local Authority, Ravi Sharma. Shopkeepers and a large number While speaking on the occa- of devotees from different cor- sion, Dr Piyush Singla Additional ners of the country.