DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015 (PAGE 9) HRD Ministry issues showcause Make public minutes of Swaraj-Bevan notice to Visva Bharti Varsity VC meeting: Cong on Lalitgate NEW DELHI, July 1: Singh Yadav, a former judge of removal of Dattagupta, claiming NEW DELHI, July 1: nature and type of the job offer. the BJP.... These are preposter- Allahabad High Court, took that the university has been Insisting that such an offer ous allegations. The Union HRD Ministry cognisance of several enquiries “losing its glory” under him. today sought to today issued a showcause notice was indeed made, he said that "He is trying to divert atten- and complaints against “I expressed my displeasure make more trouble for the gov- there was no mention of it on tion from the demand of resig- to Visva Bharti University Vice Dattagupta including alleged at the way the vice-chancellor ernment on Lalitgate issue, put- Chancellor Sushanta the website of the PM though nation," the spokesperson said, misappropriation of funds. was functioning. The situation ting forth six demands including rules of government business asserting that the Congress will Dattagupta, seeking his expla- Dattagupta has been accused is deteriorating in the campus making public minutes of a nation on financial and adminis- demand that any minister must "not lose focus and will not of making several illegal under his leadership and the meeting it claimed External keep the PM informed about relent and will not stop". trative irregularities found by a appointments including the university is losing its glory by Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj three-member panel set up by any such offer. The Congress attack has appointment of the Controller of the day,” Bhattacharya had said. had with UK High Demanding sacking of sharpened at a time when the the Ministry. Commissioner James Bevan in President Pranab Mukherjee prays at ‘Dhwaja Sthambam’ of Examinations despite having no The charges against Swaraj, he reminded the Prime monsoon session of Parliament Dattagupta has been given which she had favoured grant of the TTD’s Sri Kapileswara temple in Tirupati on Wednesday. powers to do so and sanctioning Dattagupta had also been raised Minister that the Congress had was just 20 days away and is 21 days to explain his position key posts in violation of the by Bhattacharya in Parliament travel documents to Lalit Modi. before the Ministry contem- adhered to the "highest stan- expected to be a stormy affair if Visva-Bharti Act. during the last Winter Session. The party also wanted the dards of propriety" by asking the Lalitgate row continued. plates further action against He is also accused of draw- This is the second time the Prime Minister to answer President Mukherjee worships him, officials in the Union HRD for resignation of Madhavsinh Other demands by Surjewala ing his salary from Visva- Ministry has issued a show- whether any Union Minister's Solanki and Natwar Singh when included release of all corre- Ministry said. relative received any job offer Bharati and pension from cause to a Central university allegations were made against spondence made by the The President, who is the from Lalit Modi recently. at Lord Venkateswara temple Jawaharlal Nehru University, VC. them while they were External Congress-led UPA with the UK Visitor to the Central universi- Pitching for full disclosure which is a gross violation of the In March this year, Delhi Affairs Minister. over the issue of extradition of TIRUPATI, July 1: ties including Viswa Bharti, can by the government, Congress' university’s Act. University VC Dinesh Singh He said "moral and constitu- Lalit Modi and the letters writ- invoke Section 16 of the A section of teachers and was issued a showcause notice, chief spokesman Randeep President Pranab Mukherjee offered prayers at the ancient hill tional propriety" demands that ten by former Finance Minister General Clause Act to remove a students in the varsity had been asking him to explain the cir- Surjewala claimed that Swaraj shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala near here today. the Prime Minister ask Swaraj P Chidambaram to the UK VC. demanding the removal of cumstances under which he had has herself admitted that the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and and Rajasthan Chief Minister authorities on the issue. The Ministry had last week Dattagupta. introduced the controversial meeting with the UK High Governor E S L Narasimhan were with the President during his got the approval of the President Vasundhara Raje to resign. The Congress leader said On June 23, senior Congress FYUP. . Commissioner had taken place. He also demanded resigna- visit. to showcause Dattagupta. that Swaraj should also make a leader from West Bengal and The Ministry is yet to take "Minutes of the meeting in tion of HRD Minister Smriti Mukherjee arrived here from Hyderabad on an eight-hour spir- The three-member panel set full disclosure of how many MP Pradeep any action against him even which help for Lalit Modi was Irani who is embroiled in a con- itual sojourn today. Before proceeding to the sacred hills, he paid up in February this year and times she had telephonic talk Bhattacharya met President though Singh is set to retire in sought have been recorded. troversy over her educational obeisance to Goddess Padmavathi at nearby Tiruchanur and Lord headed by Justice Sakharam with the "fugitive", how many Pranab Mukherjee demanding October this year. (PTI) They are with the External qualifications. Shiva, called Kapileswaraswamy at the ancient cave temple close times she or any member of her Affairs Ministry and they On charges made by Lalit to the foot of the hills, temple sources said. should be made public," he told family have met him or have He paid obeisance at the sub-shrines of Sri Ganesh, Sri Modi against Congress leaders, reporters. Surjewala said the former IPL been in touch with e-mail and Subramanyaswamy and Navagrahas situated inside the Faultlines in NDA over Land Bill Surjewala also demanded chief was trying to divert atten- other communication. Kapileswara temple. NEW DELHI, July 1: without the consent of the farm- Shiromani has 4 in Lok that any communication by tion from the Congress demand Taking a dig at the Prime Before visiting the Lord Venkateswara temple, Mukherjee also ers/land owners." they said. Sabha and 3 in Rajya Sabha. Raju Sushma Swaraj with Bevan or of resignation of Swaraj and Minister, he said that Narendra offered prayers at the shrine of Lakshmivaraha Swamy adjacent to it. Faultlines in NDA on the Land The MPs also insisted that land Shetty is the lone MP in Lok UK Foreign Minister on the Raje. Modi, who once spoke of On his arrival at the hill shrine, he was accorded a ceremonious tra- Bill are visible with three of BJP's should only be acquired for public Sabha from his party. matter be released. "The 'chhota Modi' is help- "scam-free " was in ditional reception. Temple priests, amid chanting of vedic hymns, allies -- , Shiromani sector projects and the "govern- The affiliates of RSS including He wanted the Prime ing 'bada Modi'. He has become "maunyog" (silence) despite the conducted Mukherjee to the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine. Akali Dal (SAD) and Swabhimani ment should not get into acquisi- Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, Minister to explain whether any the ‘sankatmochak’ (trou- fact that he has promised to the Later, Mukherjee was honoured by presenting him with a Paksha -- red-flagging a number of tion for private entities". Bhartiya Kisan Sangh, Bhartiya relative of a Union Minister was bleshooter).... The 'chhota Modi' people to provide corruption- sacred silk cloth of the Lord, prasadam, holy photo and celestial provisions of the proposed legisla- They added that farmers Mazdoor Sangh and Akhil made any job offer by Lalit is acting at the instance of some- free and transparent gover- water in a tiny bottle. tion. should not be denied the right to Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram Modi recently and what was the one within the Government and nance. (PTI) It was his second visit to the hill shrine after assuming office on The contentious bill, which approach court for redressal of have also opposed the bill and July 25, 2012. Tight security arrangements were in place here in proposes amendments to the Land grievance. demanded restoration of the con- view of the high profile visit. (PTI) Acquisition Act of 2013, is under The SAD is a votary of full sent clause and social impact Transactions involving Loop examination of a Joint Committee proof safeguards for compensating assessment. Open Schools Coordinators of Parliament which is about to not only farmers but also those Swabhimani Paksha also conclude its consultation process "dependents on land, including demanded that if the land Telecom funded by Essar: CBI and consider it clause-by-clause farm labourers", their MPs wrote. remained unused for five years NEW DELHI, July 1: acquire 2G licences by "circum- Loop Telecom as a "front" to discuss students' issues next week. The Swabhimani Paksha led after acquisition, it should be While Shiv Sena has, for quite venting" the procedures. secure 2G licences in 2008. Excelsior Correspondent by MP Raju Shetty has returned to its owners. This provi- CBI today told a special Essar Group promoters Ravi The court on September 15, some time, been on record seeking pitched for "consent of 70 per cent sion exisited in the UPAbill, which court that the Essar Group of JAMMU, July 1: A general body meeting of Coordinators of incorporation of a clause providing Ruia and Anshuman Ruia, Loop 2014 had concluded recording of farmers and five-time compen- has been modified in NDA's bill. companies had "directly fund- Telecom promoters, Kiran of defence evidence in a case. National Institute of Open Schooling, Government of India, for 70 per cent consent of farmers sation" for the acquisition of land The Paksha also demanded ed" majority of the money Ministry of HRD, was held here today for discussing various in the bill, SAD and Paksha have Khaitan, her husband I P On May 25, 2012, the court for the projects undertaken with that the Government should not involved in the transactions Khaitan and Essar Group had framed charges against all issues and problems, being faced by the students. written to the panel headed by S S public private partnership for allow the change of purpose for relating to the case in which The meeting, chaired by Kuldeep Sharma, chairman of the Co- Ahluwalia that "not an inch" of Director (Strategy and the accused under section 120- development infrastucture. acquisition. promoters of the group and Planning) Vikash Saraf are fac- B (criminal conspiracy) read ordinators Forum Northern Zone, took a serious note of the com- land should be acquired without The 2013 Land Act provides for "In the event any change is Loop Telecom, among others, plaints regarding admission of NIOS students in Government col- the consent of farmers. ing trial in the case, along with with section 420 (cheating) of four-time compensation on the proposed, Government shall notify are facing trial. three telecom firms - LTL, the IPC, while the charge of leges in Jammu city, which were not entertaining their certificates. In its written representation to existing market rate, which has been and the farmer will be entitled for Continuing final arguments Loop Mobile India Ltd and cheating was made out only Alleging a nexus between some private colleges and the staff in the JPC, five MPs from SAD--- left unchanged in the NDA's bill. revoking his consent or additional in the case arising out of the Essar Tele Holding Ltd against Saraf. Government institutions, the Forum appealed the Chief Minister to Naresh Gurjal, Balwinder Singh Shetty also made it clear that compensation as per market investigation in 2G spectrum (ETHL). During the recording of issue necessary direction to the Higher Education authorities in Bhunder, , Swabhimani Shetkari Sangathana value," it said while red-flagging allocation scam, Special Public The five individual accused, prosecution evidence in the this regard and also take a strict action against such colleges, which and will support the law "only if the the acquisition of fertile land. Prosecutor Anand Grover said were harassing the students. who are out on bail, have case which started on July 26, Sher Singh Ghubaiya said that above amendments are included". "Never acquire the fertile land as per the documents on record, denied the charges levelled by 2012, the court had recorded The meeting was attended by Vinay Katal, Vikramjeet Bakshi, they firmly believe that land is a Shiv Sena, the largest con- except for military or high priority the money trail originated from Vijay Kumar, Bushan Gupta, Rakesh Sharma and others. CBI. CBI had chargesheeted the statements of 95 CBI wit- priceless asset of the farmers. stituent of the NDA after the BJP, projects in the interest of the various firms of Essar Group. the accused on December 12, nesses, running into 1,056 "Not even an inch of it should has 18 MPs in Lok Sabha and national interest," the Paksha said. He claimed that the Group 2011, alleging they had cheated pages, while the accused exam- Army organizes computer be acquired by the Government three in Rajya Sabha while (PTI) had violated clause 8 of Unified the Department of ined 12 witnesses in their Access Services Licences Telecommunication by using defence. (PTI) (UASL) guidelines to secure the training for Jhangar youth Lalit Modi drags Sonia, Varun radiowaves. As per clause 8 of UASL Landslides, rain claim 38 lives Excelsior Correspondent: guidelines, "No single company DARJEELING/SILIGURI (WB), Jul 1: JAMMU, July 1: In accordance with Prime Minister Narendra or legal person, either directly Gandhi in escalating row Heavy overnight rain triggered a string of landslides in the Modi's "Skill Development Vision", Rashtriya Rifles Battalion at or through its associates, shall mountainous Darjeeling district of West Bengal, killing at least Jhangar in conjunction with National Skill Development NEW DELHI, July 1: kite. Can he deny that. I hope he hi80 did u or did u not come to have 10 per cent or more equity does," Modi alleged in a series my house in london. Whilst stay- holding in more than one licens- 38 people, swamping homes, washing away highways and throw- Corporation (NSDC) has organized three months long Computer Levelling fresh allegations, of tweets. ing at the Ritz hotel in lon(don) a ee company in the same service ing normal life out of gear in the region famed for aromatic tea. Basics and Hardware Course at NCIIT Vocational Training Lalit Modi today sought to drag Vehemently denying the few years ago - the auntie he area for same service." Army's help has also been sought for stepped up rescue and Institute, Nowshera with effect from June 5. Congress chief Sonia Gandhi charge, Varun said, "This is refers to is #soniagandhi. The "Essar Group violated clause relief efforts, North Bengal Development Minister Gautam Deb The program targets to impart computer training to the children and BJP leader Varun Gandhi in absolutely baseless and it is sister is #soniagandhi sister - just 8 of the UASL guidelines. Apart said. of remote border areas of Nowshera Tehsil with an aim to raise the escalating row involving the beneath my dignity to respond to for clarity." from a small portion, all the Torrential rain battered three sub-divisions of Darjeeling dis- confidence, improve productivity and provide access to decent controversial former IPL chief. this nonsense." BJP used Lalit Modi's charge trict, claiming 21 lives in Mirik alone where 13 people were also employment. Modi alleged that Varun had money was directly funded by The BJP also came to to corner the Congress, saying After the successful completion of the course the students will met him at his house in London Essar Group of companies in reported missing, sources in the Disaster Management Varun's defence, saying he is in a Sonia Gandhi should answer the be provided with certificate of "Data Entry Operator" by National and offered a deal to "settle" the entire transactions," Grover Department said today. Skill Development Corporation which will channelize the youth different party than Sonia allegations of demands made for told Special CBI Judge O P 17 others died in Kalimpong-1 and 2, Lava, Sukhia block and matters with Sonia Gandhi, a Gandhi. towards proper job opportunity. charge dubbed by the BJP MP as settling the matters for Lalit Saini. Gorubathan, sources said. "Varun Gandhi and Sonia Modi, who is being probed by He also referred to the docu- Twenty persons were reported injured and 15 missing at 8 "baseless" and "nonsense". Gandhi are in different parties the Enforcement Directorate on ments placed on record by the Mile and 11 Mile areas in Kalimpong, sources in the border "Mr @varungandhi80 came and the world knows about the BOSE employees apprise charges of money laundering. CBI and statements of witnesses guarding force Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), who have joined in to see me at my house a few ties between the two families, Party Spokesperson recorded during the trial to but- years ago and said he can settle BJP Spokesperson Shahnawaz the rescue and relief efforts, said. everything in @INCIndia with Shahnawaz Hussain said, "While tress his arguments that Essar Landslides in 25 places in Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kavinder of their issues Hussain said. Group of companies were actu- his aunt(Sonia). He wanted me In another set of tweets, Varun Gandhi has put across his Kurseong sub-divisions caused extensive damage to NH-10 and Excelsior Correspondent cial work in the Board. The to meet her sister from Italy. point of view, Sonia Gandhi ally controlling Loop Telecom. NH-55, cutting off vital road links to the region. issues like departmental promo- "Please mr @varungandhi80 - let He said that apart from the I heard him next I heard should answer on the allegations Massive mounds of loosened earth came hurtling down the JAMMU, July 1: A deputa- tion of employees, implementa- the world know what you told funding, even manpower and from our common friend who made by Lalit Modi." slopes, swamping houses on hillsides. Videos showed homes tion of Employees Association, tion of transparent transfer poli- about what auntie wants - wit- resources of the Essar Group introduced us that Auntie wants He said, "Congress asks too J&K State Board of School cy, regularization of daily ness is our good friend world had worked directly in the entire perched on slopes caving in before crashing into the ravines in a 60 million dollars. Told them many questions, it is time now Education, Jammu Division, wagers etc pending due to adho- renowned astrologer. transactions to help Loop heap. whaaaat are u nuts go HKG a for them to reply." (PTI) today called on Speaker cism in the BOSE, they added. "Please clarify @varungand- Telecom. In several places, rescuers were seen using bare hands to Legislative Assembly Kavinder The Speaker gave a patient CBI's arguments today remove piles of debris looking for survivors. Gupta and discussed various hearing to the deputation and remained inconclusive and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed pain over the issues concerning BOSE with assured that he would take up No liberal approach, mediation or would continue tomorrow. loss of lives and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to him. the issues with the concerned The CBI had earlier told the the families of the deceased. The delegation, led by presi- authorities for early redressal of court that the accused firm Loop He has asked Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju to rush dent Rajesh Choudhary, the same. compromise in rape cases: SC Telecom Ltd (LTL) was "used" to Darjeeling to take stock of the situation. A team from NDRF is apprised the speaker that the The deputation comprised of by Essar Group of companies to extending all possible support, Modi said. (PTI) posts of Chairman and Secretary general secretary Jatinder Singh, NEW DELHI, July 1: ters the most," a bench headed conceive of in life. No one would BOSE were lying vacant since by Justice Dipak Misra said. allow (it) to be extinguished," the vice-president Satpal Singh, Lal It would be a "spectacular MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES long thus severely affecting offi- Chand, Iqbal Singh others. "We would like to clearly bench, which also comprised error" to adopt a soft approach state that in a case of rape or Justice Prafulla C Pant, said. on cases of rape or attempt to NOTICE INVITING E-TENDER Jammu TV artists attempt of rape, the conception The strong remarks came as Chief Engineer, Pathankot Zone, Pathankot-145001 on behalf of the President of India, invites Jagti migrants concern rape and there cannot be any of compromise under no circum- the apex court criticised a compromise or mediation in electronic bids on MES e-procurement portal eprocuremes.gov.in from MES enlisted contrac- demand Dogri channel, stances can really be thought of. Madhya Pradesh High Court tors/un-enlisted contractors for the following works:- over non distribution such cases, the Supreme Court "These are crimes against the judge who was influenced by the hold anti-Govt protest said in a stern message today. body of a woman which is her compromise entered into of ration slips "When a human frame is own temple. These are offences between the accused Madan Lal Excelsior Correspondent defiled, the 'purest treasure', is Excelsior Correspondent which suffocate the breath of life and the parents of the seven-year- JAMMU, July 1: Jammu lost. Dignity of a woman is a and sully the reputation. And old victim and had set aside the Media Joint Action Committee JAMMU, July 1: Jagti part of her non-perishable and reputation, needless to empha- conviction and five-year sentence (JMJAC), a conglomeration of migrants in a meeting today immortal self and no one should sise, is the richest jewel one can for the rape. (PTI) TV artists, producers, writers held under the chairmanship of ever think of painting it in clay. and technicians today held anti- Inder Ji Labroo president There cannot be a compromise Government demonstration Minority Cell or settlement as it would be Bootlegger held, liquor seized demanding a separate Dogri against her honour which mat- expressed concern over non Excelsior Correspondent channel to be set up in Jammu. issuance of ration cards to the DAK protests Over 100 such people sat on relief holders till date. KATRA, July 1: Continuing its drive against the smuggling dharna and held anti- The meeting said previous- against Dr Nisar's of liquor to holy town, Katra Police has arrested a bootlegger Government demonstrations ly the ration slips were distrib- and seized 26 poly pouches of J&K Excise liquor from his pos- and demanded a separate Dogri uted in the month of April but suspension session. channel for Jammu, on the lines this year the same is pending Excelsior Correspondent Reports said that a Police party, led by SHO Katra, Inspector of Kashmir channel, to give up to this time which has gen- Kuldeep Krishan, under the supervision of SDPO Dr Ashok boost to the artist and related SRINAGAR, July 1: Doctors Sharma and Addl SP Sameer Kotwal, intercepted the accused dur- fraternity in Jammu region. erated a lot of resentment today in Kashmir hospitals wore Notes: The dates mentioned above are tentative only and the same may be extended subject to among the displaced people in ing checking at Balini. any unforeseen situations. "We demand a separate black bands in response to a call During frisking of the accused, identified as Sohan Lal, son of Dogri channel for Jammu general and relief holders in given by Doctors Association Eligibility criteria (For contractors not enlisted with MES). Panu Dass of Parthal Serwad, who was on his scooter, 26 poly region so that our talent gets particular. Kashmir (DAK) against the con- (i) Meeting enlistment criteria of MES with regard to having satisfactorily completed requi- pouches of J&K Excise liquor and one bottle of Royal Stag whisky boost in various fields of Art The meeting also alleged tinued suspension of Dr Nisar-ul- site value of works, Annual turn over, working capital, Fixed Assets etc. were recovered from his possession. and Culture," a member of that sub standard ration is being Hassan. (ii) No recovery outstanding in Govt. Deptt. JMJAC said. distributed among the migrants Doctors observed doctors day The accused person is a vegetable vendor and has been running (iii) Cost of tender is Rs. 3000/- for each work in the shape of DD/Bankers Cheque from any They also gave a memoran- at ration depots. The meeting as black day to protest against the his shop at Serwad. He was smuggling the liquor for its illegal sale Nationalized/Scheduled Bank in favour of GE (P) Jammu. dum to the State Government demanded construction of three suspension of DAK president. in holy town Katra. (iv) Please note that under no circumstances subletting of work in any form shall not be over the demand in this direc- satellite townships for migrants Dr Nisar was suspended in Police arrested the accused and seized illicit liquor as well as allowed, even the ‘Power of Attorney’ shall not be accepted and allowed. tion. in Valley. May 2014. the scooter, bearing registration number JK02P-0506. davp 10102/11/0995/1516