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THIS WEEK FOR YOU 17th Nov to 23rd Nov 1. ARIES: 7. LIBRA FESTIVAL Ganesha foretells that your spirits shall soar this You may expect a bag of mixed fortunes this week, week and you shall be filled with enthusi- foretells Ganesha. Situations shall fluctuate so K.D Maini asm, no matter how much work you may wildly that you shall be unable to plan any- have to handle. However, since you shall be thing in advance, you will have to take things 21st November, 1948, was the fateful too preoccupied with your own tasks, you as they come, live in the moment, and tack- day for Poonch. Every year 93 Infantry shall not be able to lend a helping hand to le them in the best way possible. Ganesha advises you not to even try to make sense of Brigade Poonch and the people of Poonch people who expect it from you. You may have to the things that are happening, as the harder you try, the celebrate Poonch Linkup Day as Poonch politely tell them to wait until you have more free time on your more confusing they will seem to you, so just flow with the Festival when they pay homage to martyrs hands. This is not the right time to change you job, just in case tide and don't think much. If your boss tells you to do some- and remember the heroes of 1947-48 bat- you have been thinking about it. On the business front, you thing, don't ask any questions, just do it. Businessmen shall may feel that you have reached a plateau, in which case you be equally confounded, and are also likely to go through a tle of Poonch who fought with great courage shall have to think out of the box to keep things flowing roller-coaster ride. The financial front too is not looking very and defended Poonch Town for fourteen smoothly, as well as to increase your turnover and profits. On promising, so you would do well to postpone all invest- months under the leadership of Brigadier the home front, life will be smooth. ments. Pritam Singh, the commander of Poonch 2. TAURUS 8. SCORPIO: Garrison and hero of Poonch Battle. Ganesha foresees that your attitude this week This week your professional life is going to predominate your personal life, and you shall Poonch was a principality of local Dogra shall be very enthusiastic and helpful. You Rajas within J&K state before independ- shall also be very pragmatic and meticu- be too preoccupied with your official duties. lous in the manner in which you handle There will hardly be any time to spare for your ence. The total area of the principality was family. Ganesha warns you to be careful of not your tasks, so scarcely anything will go 1647 sq. mile while the projected population becoming too irritable, and don't try to impose your views of 1947 was 4.36 lacs which includes 76000 wrong for you this week. Besides, as your on people around you. If you stay cool and calm, you shall anticipation is extremely sharp, you shall get everything accomplished. Besides, if you don't control Hindu and Sikh and rest was Muslim pop- expect even the unexpected, thus putting yourself in a your temperamental nature, you could end up alienating ulation. It was the central place between strong position to deal with surprising events. However, the best of your friends. It is going to be difficult for you to and western Punjab and the since you are so grounded and practical, you may dismiss do this - controlling your aggression - as you may be con- principality was well connected with creative ideas summarily, without even giving them a single vinced that what you are doing is right, but sometimes you Poonch, Kotli, Mirpur road and thought. This could sometimes work to your detriment, in have to let go gracefully in your own best interests. Take the sense that you may miss out on some profitable oppor- some time out to recoup over the weekend. Poonch-Uri, Muzafarabad road. tunities, and later regret that if you had only been a bit more 9. SAGITTARIUS The principality comprised of four tehsils You may be seized by an intense desire to namely Haveli, Mendhar, Bagh and open-minded, you may have been much better off. Married against scattered Dogra forces. Therefore under the leadership of Brigadier Yado Nath couples should refrain from arguments. do something special this week, some- Sudhnutti. Pahari, Gujjar and Bakerwals Poonch Linkup Day Nov. 21 3. GEMINI thing that will leave an indelible mark in were inhabited in this region apart from these Dogra forces were not in a position to Singh and Lt. Col. Jajgeet Singh Arora this world, which will bring you lasting You are very likely to become somewhat emotion- stop the big thrust of Pak sponsored attack capacity of common man. Instead of taking stormed Gali and snatched this fame, foretells Ganesha. So although you some pockets of Kashmiri and Dogri speak- al this week, and your heart may dominate ing people. The tribes of this region are and started retreating towards Poonch food the poor people were compelled to eat important pass from Pakistan. The advance may go about your routine life smoothly, at even the roots of the bushes. The same was your head. However, Ganesha advises you the back of your mind you shall be planning something on known as the defenders of Kashmir in the town. Upto 3rd of October 1947 the whole was continued on 19th November, Pir Topa not to wear your heart on your sleeves, as a grand scale. Don't be impatient, let the ideas germinate history and Poonch remains the battlefield area of Poonch principality was captured the condition of animals in the city. There was captured by Brigadier Umrao Singh of there are bound to be people around you and let the plans mature before you embark on them. by the rebels and Pakistani forces except were about 6,000 milch cattle in the city. 19th Infantry Brigade. On the other hand, who may try to take unfair advantage of it. Meanwhile, you will realise that even for getting your rou- for Kashmir from the ancient times. During the happenings of 1947, Poonch had Poonch town. On 24th October 1947 Sar- Since all the surrounding areas were under the forces of Poonch garrison under the Keep your emotions and feelings to yourself, tine work done, you need to keep up with the latest tech- the occupation of enemy and no grass was command of Lt. Col. Chadnan Singh start- and if you must confide at all, make sure that the become the centre of disturbance and dar Ibrahim Khan declared the formation of nologies, so undertaking a crash course to learn new available, therefore, the people sold their people you are confiding in are really your well-wishers and will things would not be a bad idea. If you practically can't except Poonch town the whole of the prin- ' Government' at Plandri in ed advance from Poonch town towards Pir not betray you come what may. Though you may be facing a spare the time for attending such a course personally, you cipality had gone under the captivity of Pak- Poonch principality. In these circumstances, milch animals even at the rate of Rs. 5/- per Topa on 19th November and after crossing tough time in your profession, your personal life shall be may opt for a distance education or an online programme. Brigadier L.P Sen of Indian forces stationed cow. But nobody was ready to purchase Panj Kakrian ridge reached Dhanina Pir on 10. CAPRICORN : istan during 1947-48. The Poonch town smooth, thereby enabling you to focus more on your work. If remained besieged for about 12 months. It at Uri was directed to move towards Poonch these cattle. Therefore, the cattle's started 20th November by killing more than one you have been coveting a house or a vehicle for a long time, You are likely to be very ambitious this week, dying with hunger and so the epidemic hundred Pakistani forces stationed there. apart from being extremely energetic and a was only due to operation link-up launched via Haji Peer for the relief of Poonch town. Ganesha says this week is the right time to go ahead and buy it. Due to the burning of an important Chanjal broke due to the unhygienic conditions pre- On 21st of November the forces of Umrao 4. CANCER go-getter, predicts Ganesha. Although you by Indian forces during October-November are not unhappy with your present job vailing in the city. The proper medical care Singh started advance from Topa towards Your fortunes are likely to fluctuate wildly this week, predicts 1948 when the besieged city of Poonch was bridge in the base of Haji Peer, the Indian and are in fact deriving great job satisfac- offensive brigade could not be moved and even life saving drugs were not avail- Dhanina Pir. They reached there on the Ganesha. Certain planetary aspects in your tion from it, you shall be in a mood to finally linked up with the rest of the country charts will prove to be favourable while towards Poonch, only Brigadier Sen, Lt. Col. able, hundreds of people died in the same day and completed the Jammu- accomplish much more than is possible where by capturing , Thanna Mandi, Bud- Poonch link up and shaking hand with Lt. others may turn out to be unfavourable. you are working. Towards that end, you shall start your hal, , Bhimber Gali and Mendhar Pritam Singh and Kamaun battalion absence of medicines. By this way, the Ganesha advises you to remain balanced hunt for a more dynamic job that will help you in using marched on foot towards Poonch and siege of Poonch city was full of pains and Col. Chandan Singh. This had become pos- in both situations, neither get too elated your skills to the full potential. Your optimism and positiv- Poonch principality had become the centre sible only due to the strong defence of of disturbances immediately after 15th of reached in the town on 20th November sorrows. when something positive happens nor get ity shall affect everything and everyone around you. As far The construction of the Air Field was Poonch town by Brigadier Pritam Singh as your finances are concerned, you are on stable ground August 1947 AD. Sardar Mohd Ibrahim 1947. After assessing the situation Brigadier too disheartened when something negative completed with in a period of seven days who kept holding the town for 16 months happens. Also, you must not depend too much on the sup- and shall have nothing to complain about. Health may be a Khan, the member of Praja Sabha from L.P Sen after directing Lt. Col. Pritam Singh bit delicate, to take care of yoru diet and religiously shun to command Poonch garrison left back Uri near Poonch town. By this way in the first inspite of repeated attacks by two Brigades port that certain of your friends or relatives are offering, for Bagh, Sudhnutti who was earlier sent to of Pakistani forces. The 60000 rebels of it may just turn out to be lip-service. So to avoid eventual dis- junk food. on the same day. Immediately after the week of December 1947 Poonch city was 11. AQUARIUS: England by Raja Jagat Dev Singh of Poonch appointment, it would be best to rely on yourself and do return of Uri Brigade, the raiders again cut- air linked with the rest of the country when Poonch principality and 3000 lashkar of Your life is progressing in perfect harmony. You are in on his expenses for Bar Act Law was prac- Afridi tribes. He fought such a courageous your work independently. There are unlikely to be any prob- control of every aspect of your life and on cor- ticing at Srinagar, rushed to Poonch and off Uri-Poonch road. the first Dakota landed at Poonch by Air lems on your domestic front, so at least on one side there is dial terms with everyone you come in con- The people residing in the city were bad- Commodore Mehar Singh. In the first flight and determined battle during this period nothing for you to worry about. Students will have to work tact with, whether it is in your personal started underground activities against that enemy could not dare to take even one Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir in June ly harassed and demoralized. About 50,000 Sheikh Sahib and Gopala Sawami Ayer vis- hard to maintain focus on studies. or professional life. Ganesha says the ited Poonch, met people, heard their prob- post from Indian jawans rather Pritam Singh 5. LEO most important thing this week is to take 1947. Initially, he organized about 60,000 people in the city were under the siege. lems sympathetically and so the public captured all surrounding areas like Gulpur, Ganesha predicts that you shall have to lead from the everyone, even your juniors, into confi- ex-servicemen of Poonch principality (who These included 40,000 refugees who dence before arriving at any decision, migrated from the rural areas of Poonch residing in the besieged city got some relief. Jhullas, Dokhri, Chajja, Kanuyian, front this week. You may be put in a leader- had participated in second world war) and Khanater etc before the operation Link-up. ship position, and therefore you shall have because in the long run this policy will work out Illaqa. They were facing great accommoda- After consolidating of his forces, Pritam much better. You need to follow the same policy on the motivated them for revolt against the scat- the authority to dictate your terms to tion problem. Every nook and corner of the Singh started offensive on the enemy from By this way, the 14th month siege of domestic level also. However, this does not mean that tered Maharaja's forces operating in April 1948 onward. Colonel Mulouk Singh Poonch city was vacated. This was the your juniors, but Ganesha advises you you will shy away from delegating responsibilities to oth- Poonch principality. In the last week of city was occupied by migrants. All the gov- that the best way to make people do with Dogra contingents assaulted Krishana biggest loss suffered by Pak sponsored ers, or taking some of them on yourself. Financial mat- August 1947 Ibrahim Khan went to Pak- ernment and non-government buildings their work is not to impose yourself on ters require some fine tuning. Review your bank balance were fully occupied by them and thousands Ghati and captured it. Then Mulouk Singh forces in this sector. The nefarious design them, or throw your weight around, but to carefully and see to it that you have enough for impend- istan, met Raja Yaqoob Khan of Hazara, the captured Khanater, Salootri, Degwar, Ser- of Pakistan of capturing Poonch or black officers of Pakistan government and finally of people were living without shelter. The work hard yourself and set the precedent for others to ing expenses. refugees whose kiths and kin were brutal- ian posts and reached upto to Madarpur mailing by besieging the city of Poonch follow. The time is opportune to draw up your long-term 12. PISCES : the Chief of NWFP Sardar Abdul Qayoom ly slaughtered by the enemy were full of sor- bridge. Dogra Hawaldar Krishan Singh and was foiled by the Indian army with the help financial plans, as at the moment you may have enough The stars will favour you in most areas this week. Khan and sought their armed help for revolt Ganesha says, with your innate wisdom, rows. Even in the city the life of the people constable Buaditta fought so gallantly in of patriotic public of this region. liquidity to invest a substantial sum to take care of your against Maharaja's forces in the state. Pak- future needs. Do it wisely, and don't leave anything to you are likely to take decisions that will was in danger. There was a vacuum in these battles that they got Virchakar. On On the eve of 66th anniversary of lead to the resolution of burning issues istan government not only provided him administration. The officers were either 10th of April our forces assaulted Khari Poonch Linkup, this year elaborated pro- chance. You may also come across opportunities to make that have been lingering for a long arms and ammunitions, contingents of some money on the side, such as a freelancing job. shifted to safe places in Pakistan or migrat- Dharmsal picqet and captured it. On 13th time. Some other issues will get diluted armed forces but also allowed about 30,000 grammes are organized by 93 infantry 6. VIRGO to the extent that they are no longer rel- ed towards Indian side. The law and order of April Indian forces snatched Chhaga tribes-men to participate in revolt against brigade with the active participation of the You shall be overflowing with energy this week, says evant. This is an auspicious time to start situation got bad to worse. The anti-social piquet from the enemy. Public of Poonch from 1st November Ganesha, and the problem will be finding planning a family. Your creativity will be in full flow and the government of Jammu and Kashmir. At elements started looting and harassing the On the other hand, the operation rescue onward including Talent Hunt among a positive outlet for it, as there is a dan- fetch you rich dividends. Your skills will be appreciated that time there were only two battalions of innocent people. Fortunately there was was started from Jammu side to link Jam- ger that you may end up wasting it on by many, but you realise that it is hard cash you need to Dogra forces in Poonch area one at Bagh youths, vocational training courses, sports something unproductive, thereby get by in life. There are possibilities of increased earn- about 6,000 qntls of food grains available mu with Poonch in the month of March activities, artificial limb camp for 90 benefi- ings. The latter half of the week is good for appearing in under the command of Colonel Malook 1948. On 18th of March Indian forces cap- harming both yourself as well as those in the government stocks at the time of ciaries, run for fun comprises of five stu- around you. Ganesha advises you to start interviews. However, relocation is not favoured. Real Singh Hakal and other one was stationed at siege, which was distributed among the tured Jhanger after killing 300 enemies. On some exercise, whether it is at home or in estate investors need to exercise caution. Palandri under the command of Brigadier people. But after some days the scarcity of 12th April 1948 our forces snatched Rajouri dents from each panchayat, seminars & some gym, but make sure you burn up all the excess Krishan Chand. These forces were scat- food grains started in the city. There was no from Pak sponsored forces. Upto 20th June Medical Camps etc. on 22nd November, a calories. As a rule you are not a very harsh person, but tered in the whole of Poonch principality. link with the rest of the country. Therefore, 1948 the Indian forces under the command colourful programmes shall be organized in this week a certain amount of irritability could make By assessing the situation that this small Pritam Pavilion and Naman Sthal Poonch you temperamental, and you may inadvertently take it it was not possible to provide food to every of General Kulwant Singh compelled the out on someone who is sincere. This could lead to contingent of Dogra force can easily be elim- body. Apart from the food grains there was enemy to vacate Thanna Mandi, Dhera including Wreath Ceremony, Horse Show, long-term resentments, so be very careful of not rub- inated, Sardar Ibrahim Khan along with the acute shortage of cloth, grocery items, salt, Gali, Budhal, Buffliaz and Surankote. On Dog Show, Band Show, Folk Songs, Khukri bing people the wrong way. Doing something divert- contingent of Pakistan forces, local ex-ser- medicines, milk, oil etc. 14th October Pir Bardeshwer and on 26th Dance, Flagging off Motivational Tour etc. ing, such as taking a short out-station trip with your vicemen and tribes-men (Afradies) of The salt was being sold at Rs. 40/- per October Pir Kaleva in Rajouri were cap- and Poonch Festival Shall be celebrated beloved, could help. NWFP started big offensive in Poonch area kg which was beyond the purchasing tured on 8th November the Indian forces with great enthusiasm. CIPHER DECIPHER SPORTS SPHERE 'You are successful when you are at peace' e-mail: [email protected] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is all really are and remain in touch with your Born on February 8, 1963, Mohammad Azharuddin is Hi Friends! We are back with your favourite column for the set for her post-motherhood inmate (soul). That makes you beauti- an Indian politician and former cricketer. He was an ful and confident. week. 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