DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019 (PAGE 5) ‘India has no extra territorial ambition’ All India Devotional Song Armed forces countering proxy Competition enters Day-3 war in J&K daily basis: Rawat Excelsior Correspondent competition, whereas second Singh Bijli who is known for his position was bagged by Mohinder famous Albums like Maa NEW DELHI, Oct 2: on others," the Army chief said. zens and assume our rightful place REASI, Oct 2: All India Soni from Jammu and third posi- Subka Bhala Kare, Ambe At the same time, he said India in the emerging world order," he Devotional Song Competition tion was shared by Pranbha Bhawani, Chitthi Aayee Maiya Di India has no extraterritorial continues to retain its commit- said. being organized as a part of Sharma from Jammu and Afroj etc. who had come all the way Newly appointed Principal Director General of Press ambitions and does not want to ment to strategic independence It will be Gen Rawat's first Navratra Festival entered third Alam from Bihar. Cash prizes of from Delhi to be here as judge "transplant" its ideology on oth- and autonomy in decision making foreign visit after taking charge as Information Bureau (PIB), K.S. Dhatwalia calling on Union day at Yog Ashram Complex 10,000, 5,000 and 3,000 were and perform in the competition Minister Dr Jitendra Singh at New Delhi, on Wednesday. ers, Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat as well as acquiring military capa- Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Katra. given to top three positions hold- mesmerized the audience with his has said, asserting that the country bilities to counter the security Committee (COSC) from outgo- The traditional lamp was lit ers respectively. presentations. Rajan Gill who is will fulfil its regional and global threats and challenges emanating ing IAF chief Air Chief Marshal B by Vice Chancellor SMVD The Competition was former winner of this All India New PIB chief meets Dr Jitendra, S Dhanoa on Friday. Devotional Song Competition Defence and security ties also enthralled the audience with discusses addl courses for Jammu IIMC between the two countries were his mesmerizing voice. Excelsior Correspondent diversified modes of easy com- back on track after Solih became The proceedings of competi- munication. president of Maldives in tion were conducted by Rakesh NEW DELHI, Oct 2: Newly A lot has been successfully November last year, after defeat- Wazir, Chairman of the said appointed Principal Director achieved in this direction in the ing Abdulla Yameen in presiden- Competition. General, Press Information North Eastern States where the tial elections. He informed that Mannat Yameen was perceived to be Bureau (PIB), K S Dhatwalia, constraints were much more Noor the famous bollywood who also holds the additional difficult, said Dr Singh and close to China which expanded its singer and playback singer of influence over Maldives during charge of Director General of added that it should not be dif- song Ni Mein Loung Ve Tu Lachi Indian Institute of Mass ficult to replicate such initia- his presidency. and Naveen Punjabi will be the The relations between India Communication (IIMC), today tives in Jammu & Kashmir and singers among others who will called on Union Minister Dr Ladakh. and the Maldives deteriorated perform in the final of the compe- after Yameen imposed Emergency Jitendra Singh and discussed The Union Minister hoped Day-3 winners of All India Devotional Song Competition and tition. in the country on February 5 last with him the possibility and the new campus of IIMC Jammu dignitaries posing for group photograph at Katra. Vice Chancellor SMVD option of introducing additional will offer new opportunities to year. University Dr Ravindra Kumar courses, as well as courses in dif- the youth and also help in intro- India had criticised his deci- University Dr Ravindra Kumar adjudged by the panels of experts Sinha while speaking on the occa- Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat in a meeting with Ibrahim ferent languages in the Indian ducing various new programmes sion and asked his Government to Sinha (Padam Shree) and in music including Celebrity sion said that he feels happy to see Mohd Sohil, President of Maldives. Institute of Mass Communication in journalism. He was also restore the credibility of the elec- Celebrity Singer Amarjit Singh Singer Amarjit Singh Bijli the festival of this level is taking (IIMC), Jammu. briefed by the Principal Director security obligations as a responsi- in its neighbourhood. toral and political process by Bijli in presence of Chairman Rashtrapati Awardee, Dr Usha place at Katra which goes on for Dr Singh conveyed to General PIB about the progress ble emerging power. "We seek to fulfil our regional releasing political prisoners. The Devotional Song Committee and Bhagati Ex-HoD Music of many all nine days. Wider publicity of Dhatwalia, the Modi of the construction of new cam- In an address to strategic and global security obligations, as emergency had lasted 45 days. President Hotel Association Katra Degree Colleges including PG this competition is the need of Government's resolve to give pus at Jammu, the foundation affairs experts and Defence per- a responsible emerging power," he Prime Minister Narendra Rakesh Wazir, Assistant Director MAM College Jammu, Dr hour so that more and more peo- fresh impetus and push to the stone of which was laid by Prime sonnel in Maldivian capital Male, said. Modi visited the Maldives in Tourism Dr Umesh Shan, Yog Surinder Kumar Sharma HoD ple come to know of it, he added. growth and development of the Minister Narendra Modi earlier Rawat also said instability in ener- Gen Rawat identified "unend- November last year to attend Acharya Swami Yoga Nand ji Government Degree College “On one hand, this festival is new Union territories of Jammu this year. gy-rich West Asia has the poten- ing threat of terrorism" as the prin- Solih's swearing-in ceremony. Maharaj, Former Winner Rajan Sunni Shimla and Dr CL Verma providing platform to aspiring tial to significantly increase global cipal challenge facing the entire He paid a bilateral visit to Gill, Virender Kesar and Prabhat Ex-Chairman Post Graduate singers to show their talent and on & Kashmir and Ladhakh, which Dhatwalia also sought Dr tensions and trigger unrest and world while calling proliferation Maldives in June, which was his Singh. University of Himachal Pradesh. hand is giving boost to Tourism in will come into existence after Oct Jitendra Singh's intervention in that the tension between the US of weapons of mass destruction first foreign visit after re-election On third day, Sukhjinder Jit Celebrity Singer Amarjit a big way”, Sinha maintained. 31, 2019. He said, while informa- impressing upon the government and Iran was "worrisome". and increasing assertion of power as Prime Minister. The visit from Amritsar and Rajiv Salotra tion and communication have authorities to expedite the work Without naming Pakistan, the over international norms as other reflected the importance India from Jammu shared first position assumed new dynamic propor- on upgradation of the link road Army chief said Indian Armed key challenges. attaches to the Maldives. (PTI) in the preliminary round of the State employees seek tions in recent years, it is equally connecting Jammu's new IIMC Forces are countering a proxy war "Instability in West Asia important to innovate new and campus with the main road. in Jammu and Kashmir on a daily which affects energy security of basis and that India reserves the majority of the nations in the revocation of SRO 202 right to acquire military capabili- world is another major factor. It ties to counter any security threats has the potential to add signifi- Excelsior Correspondent The employees despite emanating from its neighbour- cantly to global tensions and cre- working on the substantive hood. ate unrest," the Army chief said. JAMMU, Oct 2: The State posts born on establishment of The Army Chief, who is on a "Our vision of being a sover- employees engaged under SRO different Govt Departments and five-day visit to Maldives, held eign, socialist, secular and demo- 202 of 2015 have urged upon created long back in 1980, these extensive talks with the country's cratic republic is enshrined in the the Union Ministry of Home people are being given only top defence brass to expand bilat- preamble of our Constitution. We Affairs to revoke this discrimi- basic pay and are deprived of eral military cooperation. Today, have always played a constructive natory SRO issued by the previ- the allowances like- DA, HRA, Gen Rawat called on Maldivian role in international relations. ous PDP-BJP Govt in the State. CCA and even the annual President Ibrahim Mohamed "India's national security aim In a communiqué to the increments for five years. This Solih. is to ensure a conducive internal Union Home Ministry, ‘All will have detrimental impact on "Our strategic culture flows and external environment for J&K SRO 202 Employees’ the service and pension career from two cardinals-we have no unhindered economic progress body has stated that they were of these people engaged under extraterritorial ambitions and no and socio-political development Tourists taking a ride in a battery operated car near Mansar being victimized by this most this SRO. The State desire to transplant our ideology so that we can secure all our citi- Lake. discriminatory policy adopted Administration is already in a on June 29, 2015 by the then fix to do away with this SRO. 6th Rishi Kashyap Swasthya policy makers in the J&K State. The long five year probation Distt Admn launches campaign As per this policy, recruitment has jeopardized the career of Customers having glimpses of the products during Stylecheck to different posts was supposed many employees. Season-4 at Hotel Ramada on Wednesday. — Excelsior/Rakesh Sewa Yatra concludes for preserving Mansar lake to be completed on fast track They demanded that Govt Excelsior Correspondent GMC Jammu also provided their Excelsior Correspondent organized. basis in three months but it took must adopt the `equal work, Heavy rush on day-1 of services with great enthusiasm. The participants not only more than three years to com- equal pay policy' and provide JAMMU, Oct 2: Sixth Rishi Though the free medicines UDHAMPUR, Oct 2: In a enjoyed the green surroundings plete the process of recruitment justice to all the employees Kashyap Swasthya Sewa Yatra were distributed to the locals, unique initiative to preserve but were also provided battery car in most of the cases. In fact, the working under this controver- Stylecheck Season-4 concluded today in an impressive however main objective was to Mansar lake, Dr Piyush Singla, rides by JK Wild Life Protection policy failed to meet the sial SRO in J&K. They sought Excelsior Correspondent Rangoli informed that the stalls in function organized at focus on preventive aspects of Deputy Commissioner, Department. The highlight of the intended objectives and affect- intervention of Union Home the exhibition are having a variety Government College for Women, health and bring awareness Udhampur flagged off a flotilla event was that no plastic was used ed the educated youth. Ministry into the matter. JAMMU, Oct 2: Heavy rush of designer dresses, jewellery Gandhi Nagar. among the residents of remote of boats operated by environment during the whole event. The plas- was witnessed on the day-1 of the items, footwear, handbags, acces- Conducted by National border areas. The doctors along activist, students and tourists tic banners were replaced by Stylecheck Season-4, a premium sories and home decorators. The Medicos Organization (NMO) in with students delivered health who collected floating plastics, wooden hoardings provided by fashion and lifestyle exhibition at customers experienced exclusive polythene wrappers etc from the the State Pollution Control Board. Hotel Ramada here. and superb shopping for all their lake surface. On the occasion, Wildlife After three consecutive super festive needs under one roof, she The flotilla of boats was Department also introduced dust- successful events in Jammu, added. flagged off in the presence of bins made out bamboo. Stylecheck is presenting a group of “More than 30 plus exhibitors Nagendra Singh Jamwal, CEO, Under “Fit India Movement’ extremely talented exhibitors from Jammu and other cities like SMDA. Deputy Commissioner a bike rally including female rid- showcasing their collection for this New Delhi, Chandigarh, Meerut also flagged off a Lake Walk dur- ers were also part of the celebra- Karwachauth. The exhibition will and Ludhiana displayed their ing which the participants con- tions which emphasized on fol- remain open for the customers exclusive Karwachauth Collection ducted a sanitation drive all along lowing road safety rules and car- from 11 am to 9 pm tomorrow to style up Jammuites with new also. fashion trends”, she informed. the pathways around the lake. rying a message of ‘Beti Bacho Students participating in Wildlife Awareness Week at Manda Jhilmil Jewellery from New Stylecheck is an effort by The whole event was based Beti Padao’. in Jammu. Delhi, Niaam by Parul from Delhi, Ruchi. She is a beloved ‘daughter- Participating doctors and guests posing during valedictory on the theme of zero pollution After the completion of sani- On You from Lavi Creations and in-law’ of Jammu sharing her function of Rishi Kashyap Swasthya Sewa Yatra in Jammu. emission and emphasis on mini- tation drive, the participants mum carbon footprints. In order along with the tourists enjoyed a Wildlife Week celebration kick started Pahul’s Collection from roots from Lucknow into a Chandigarh, Embelish Threads by Jammu family, who wants to give collaboration with Sewa Bharti education information and com- to encourage environment friend- scintillating cultural programme. Excelsior Correspondent in general. Anita Puri from Meerut, a platform to the young entrepre- and Seema Jan Kalian Samiti, the municated to locals “as per their ly practices, the participants were Ram Ditta and Party enthralled Parimoo also interacted with Yatra was started on September health requirements. ferried in electric buses hired the audience with the folk songs JAMMU, Oct 2: The Wildlife the students on issues of conserva- Innovations Home Decor from neurs of our city Jammu and out- 24. During the Yatra, the medical The valedictory function was from JKSRTC. and dances. The event ended Week celebration kick started tion & preservation of wild fauna Ludhiana and Cilwana Studio and side places to showcase and pro- camps were held in the remote chaired by Mayor Jammu The district administration with a community lunch. involving school children, teach- and flora. Shahzad Chowdhary International Make up Store from mote their brands and products. border areas of the State. Chander Mohan Gupta and also established an Eco club in Ashok Kumar (ADDC), Dr ers, villagers and NGOs in pro- spoke about exposing students to Srinagar are some of the exhibitors Stylecheck gives them an oppor- This year total 93 medical Principal Government Medical GHSS, Mansar which would not Gurivinderjeet Singh (ADC), grammes like symposium, discus- the native flora and fauna with which are showcasing their collec- tunity to interact with the cus- checkup and awareness camps College, Dr Sunanda Raina while only spread environment aware- Neelam Khajuria, ACD sions, painting competitions in regard to conservation of wildlife tion during this two-day exhibi- tomers face to face and reach out were held in various remote bor- Deputy Mayor Jammu, Poornima ness among the students and Udhampur, Saqib Saleem, Jammu region on October 2, from habitat. Some participating stu- tion. to maximum people. der areas of Jammu and Kashmir Sharma was the guest of honour. tourists but will also carry out Tehsildar Majalta, Pritam Lal various locations including Manda dents were also given prizes. Ruchi Khare Sharma, CEO of out of which 18 were held in While speaking on the func- periodic sanitation drive along BDO, Mansar Sanjeev, Range Deer Park and Ramnagar Wildlife Kashmir. A total of 27 teams tion Mayor, Chander Mohan said with SMDA to preserve the pris- Officer, Wildlife Department Sanctuary in Jammu, Marwah in were formed in Jammu region that National Medicos tine lake. On the occasion, a besides other senior officers, citi- Kishtwar and Mahu in Ramban. An impressive gathering of which conducted 75 camps on Organization (NMO) has done meeting of shopkeepers and zens, tourists etc. also attended school children, teachers and September 27 to October 1 yeoman’s service by organizing other stake holders was also the event. Wildlife officials participated in whereas 7 teams went to these camps in rural and border the programme at Manda Deer Kashmir and conducted 18 areas of J&K and creating aware- Park and Ramnagar Wildlife camps in Valley on similar pat- ness in general public about the Sanctuary where, to make them tern. prevention of various diseases. aware about the wildlife species About 80 specialist doctors The Yatra was organized present in the protected areas of and medical students visited under the supervision of Dr Jammu province, the school chil- Jammu and Kashmir from vari- Sumeet Sabharwal (NMO presi- dren were shown many wild ani- ous states of India to provide dent J&K), Dr Vijender (NMO mal, bird and reptile species. This their free and self less services to president, All India) and Dr was followed by a visit to Nature people of J&K. Around 40 doc- Deepak Kumar (general secre- Interpretation Centre at Manda tors and medical students from tary, NMO). Guests releasing souvenir of international conference at and an impressive cultural pro- SMVDU. gramme highlighting the impor- tance of conservation of wildlife. Scrap store gutted Earlier, in the morning many chil- Excelsior Correspondent Intl conference on Advancement in dren from different school partici- pated in painting competition at JAMMU, Oct 2: A scrap store was gutted in fire in Kalka Colony Engineering Sciences held at SMVDU Manda. area, falling under the jurisdiction of Bagh-e-Bahu Police Station. The Regional Wildlife Warden As per police sources, fire broke out in the scrap store of Ashwani Excelsior Correspondent Sciences, Shenzhen, China and Jammu Region Tahir Shawl presided over the function while Kumar, son of Dr Avimanyu Sahoo, Oklahoma BL Parimoo, president Krishan Lal at KATRA, Oct 2: A TEQIP-III State University, USA were the Environment Awareness Forum Kalka Colony under sponsored international confer- resource persons. ence on Advancement in The conference highlighted was the guest of honour. The pro- mysterious circum- gramme was organized by the stances. Engineering Sciences (AES2019) the current focus of global began at SoECE, Shri Mata research, recent developments, Wildlife Warden Jammu Shahzad On getting Chowdhary, Amit Sharma, Vaishno Devi University inter disciplinary research and information, police Wildlife Warden Jambu Zoo pre- (SMVDU) Katra, for encourag- practices in the fields of engineer- team rushed to the sented the welcome address spot and informed ing the international and industry ing sciences. The Regional Wildlife Warden that Department of collaboration in the fields and dis- Dr Vijay Kumar Sharma and while addressing highlighted the Fire and Emergency ciplines of engineering sciences. Dr Sachin Kumar Gupta were objectives of observing Wildlife Services. The AES2019 attracted par- organizers of the event, which Week and urge the participants Three fire fight- ticipants across the globe, and was organized under the patron- particularly the children to adopt ers along with ten- many resource persons shared age of Prof Ravindra Kumar eco friendly life style. He ders from Gandhi Smoke billowing out from scrap store after their valuable knowledge. Prof Sinha, Vice-Chancellor, SMVDU informed that the Wildlife Nagar and Gangyal fire in Kalka Colony near Bagh-e-Bahu, Vinod Kapoor, NIT Hamirpur & and active support of Prof V K Protection Department is conduct- reached the spot Jammu on Wednesday. — Excelsior/Rakesh Director, MGGEC, Jeori (HP); Bhat, Registrar, SMVDU; Dr ing week long awareness pro- and doused the flames. Dr N S Rajput, IIT (BHU) Sumeet Gupta, Dean (Academic) grammes spreading all over the No injury or casualty has been reported in the incident, while the Varanasi (UP); Dr S H Alsamhi, ; Dr K R Jha, HoD, SoECE and State to create awareness among exact loss could not be ascertained yet. Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Prof Rajeev Garg, HoD, people for conservation of In this regard cognizance has been taken by Bagh-e-Bahu Police. Technology, Chinese Academy of SoALD. wildlife, habitat and environment