daily Vol No. 55 No. 97 JAMMU, TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019 REGD. NO. JK-71/18-20 18 Pages ` 5.00 ExcelsiorRNI No. 28547/65 IAF releases ‘Zero tolerance towards terror, free hand to armed forces’ Multi-crore hoardings, IEC material purchase scam radar images of downing F-16 BJP for complete integration of RDD starts own fact finding exercise NEW DELHI, Apr 8: The Indian Air Force today released radar images as part of despite registration of FIR by ACB its "irrefutable evidence" to J&K by revoking Articles 370, 35A assert that it shot down an F-16 Mohinder Verma fighter jet of Pakistan during the Parallel enquiry will indirectly Minister Narendra Modi, BJP Saying the BJP believes that tance for resettlement of February 27 aerial combat over NRC to JAMMU, Apr 8: president Amit Shah, Home Article 35A is an obstacle in refugees from West Pakistan, Notwithstanding detailed benefit accused officials Image on page 6 Minister Rajnath Singh, development of J&K, the mani- Pakistan occupied Jammu and investigation being conducted Check conducted by the Anti- eyebrows in the official circles. Nowshera in Jammu and tackle illegal Chairperson of Manifesto festo titled ‘Sankalp Patra' said it Kashmir (PoJK) and by the Anti-Corruption Committee, External Corruption Bureau into the "In order to ascertain the Kashmir. Bureau (ACB) in the multi- allegations that the officers of factual details with regard to Graphic captures from an immigrants Affairs Minister Sushma crore flex boards, hoardings Swaraj and Finance the Rural Development allocation and execution of dif- Airborne Warning And Control and Information Education Department without calling ferent works related to prepa- System (AWACS) were shown Minister Arun Jaitley and Communication (IEC) among others, the BJP tenders bestowed works relat- ration/installation of flex by the IAF at a media briefing, material purchase scam, ed to the installation of flex boards, hoardings and banner announced creation of Rural Development (Contd on page 6 Col 7) development and other boards, hoardings and banner under MGNREGA and SBM Sanjeev Pargal Department has started paral- under MGNREGA and SBM without following the codal necessary infrastructure lel exercise to ascertain the HC for smooth JAMMU, Apr 8: The BJP depicting the progress formalities, sanction is hereby in border areas to factual details, which has today called for complete inte- achieved in different works, to accorded to the constitution of movement of strengthen border securi- raised eyebrows in the official gration of Jammu and the blue eyed persons in their a committee", reads the ty. circles on the ground that this Kashmir with rest of the coun- respective areas. Government Order No.140- people, convoy "We reiterate our step will benefit the accused try by declaring that it will In the process these officers RD & PR dated April 5, 2019. Excelsior Correspondent position since the time of officials only. abrogate Articles 370 and 35A released payment of Rs 90,000 The committee headed by Jan Sangh to abrogation In this much-publicized SRINAGAR, Apr 8: The and said it will have zero toler- per hoarding against the actual Additional Secretary to of Article 370. We are scam, the Anti-Corruption High Court today while issuing ance against terrorism and cost of Rs 20,000 as such caused Government, Department of also committed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, Union Bureau (formerly State notice to the Government on the extremism and called for free loss to the State exchequer in Rural Development Panchayati annulling Article 35A of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Vigilance Organization) had pleas seeking revocation of the hand to security forces in com- sheer abuse of their official posi- Raj, who is also Chief Vigilance the Constitution of India External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj releasing the BJP manifesto- registered FIR No.7/2019 dated Government order imposing bi- bating terrorism. It tion. Officer, and comprising of as the provision is dis- ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Lok Sabha Elections-2019, in New Delhi on Monday. January 30, 2019 against two weekly restrictions on the announced expeditious com- Notwithstanding the detailed FA/CAO of the Rural movement of the people on criminatory against non- (UNI) former Directors of the Rural pletion of National Register of investigation being conducted Development Department and National Highway (NH-44) permanent residents and Development Department Citizens (NRC) in other parts by the premier investigating Assistant Commissioner observed that they have to women of Jammu and Kashmir,'' will take all steps to ensure safe Chhamb.” Jammu, former Assistant of the country as there has agency of the State into the (Development) Jammu has been ensure comfortable movement the BJP manifesto said in a spe- and peaceful environment for all The BJP manifesto carried a Commissioner Development been a huge change in cultural scam, the Rural Development asked to submit its report/find- of people and security of con- cial chapter `Nation First', dedi- residents of the State. quote of Prime Minister Jammu and District Panchayat and linguistic identity of some Department has started parallel ings within a period of one voy as well. cated to national security, wel- It said: “the BJP will make Narendra Modi which said India Officers (DPOs) of Jammu, areas due to illegal immigra- exercise to ascertain the factual month. Hearing the Public Interest fare of soldiers, countering infil- all efforts to ensure safe return supports peace, but the country Samba and Kathua. tion. details, which has come under "There is no justification in Litigations filed by IAS topper tration, modernization of police of Kashmiri Pandits (to the will not hesitate to take any The FIR was based on the In its 45-page manifesto sharp criticism from the Anti- conducting fact-finding forces and related issues. Valley) and financial assis- (Contd on page 6 Col 3) outcome of the Joint Surprise (Contd on page 6 Col 5) released today by Prime Corruption Bureau and raised (Contd on page 6 Col 1) DB passes several ‘BJP politicising Balakote strikes’ directions on Kashmir leadership misleading youth; Jammu Airport Only Cong can ensure equitable Excelsior Correspondent Cong should clear stand on 2 PMs: HM JAMMU, Apr 8: In the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) development: Dr Karan Singh filed by Advocate Ravi Abrol 'Separatists ruined State, more tough action likely' Excelsior Correspondent veteran Congress leader alleged and unverified claims of casual- seeking up-gradation of Jammu Excelsior Correspondent ing the Lok Sabha elections in and charged the separatists with restoring the autonomy of that BJP left people of Jammu ties inflicted on terrorists. “On airport, Division Bench of State alliance with each other. ruining the State, hinting at more Jammu and Kashmir that could KATHUA, Apr 8: Former and Kashmir lurching for basic the very day that the Indian Air High Court comprising Chief BHADERWAH/SUCHET- Rajnath declared that a befit- tough action against them. include having a 'Sadr-e- Sadr-e-Riyasat Dr Karan amenities with complete Force made the strike, Rahul Justice Gita Mittal and Justice GARH/MARH, Apr 8: Union ting reply will be given to those Rajnath's reaction came a Riyasat' (President) and 'Wazir- Singh today claimed that only absence of governance in the Gandhi had proclaimed that the Sindhu Sharma today passed Home Minister Rajnath Singh taking up arms as the country week after National Conference e-Aazam' (Prime Minister). Congress party can satiate the State. Congress was fully supportive several directions to the State. today declared that there will desires of all the sections of He also accused BJP of try- of our outstanding Armed forces After hearing Senior be no option with the society by addressing the Advocate Sunil Sethi with *Watch video on grievances of people without Advocate Ravi Abrol for the www.excelsiornews.com any discrimination. PIL whereas Senior AAG SS “Unlike BJP, which is busy Nanda for the State and Government other than abol- in doing ‘Chowkidari’ of a select Advocate Inderjeet Gupta for ishing Articles 370 and 35A lot of people and completely the Airport Authority of India, related to special status to ignoring the deserving sections, the DB observed, "Senior Jammu and Kashmir in the it is the only Congress party, Advocate Sunil Sethi has placed Constitution if there is a which takes care of all section of before us minutes of meeting demand for a separate Prime society and can ensure equitable (Contd on page 4 Col 1) Minister for the terrorism- share of development to all,” he affected State and called upon Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP candidates Dr Jitendra Singh and Jugal Kishore said while addressing a series of NIA quizzes the Congress to clarify Sharma at two different rallies in Bhaderwah and Suchetgarh on Monday. well-attended public meetings in Dr Karan Singh interacting with people during election cam- Mirwaiz for whether it supports the -Excelsior pics by Rakesh & Tilak Raj Hiranagar, Nagri-Parol, Barwal paigning in Kathua district on Monday. National Conference demand was now in strong hands of leader Omar Abdullah had said Addressing BJP election ral- and Kathua. ing to politicize the Balakote in successfully carrying out any 8 hours as the two parties are contest- Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his party will strive hard for Highlighting the failures of (Contd on page 6 Col 5) strikes by making extravagant (Contd on page 6 Col 1) NEW DELHI, Apr 8: Government on all fronts, the The NIA today questioned Hurriyat Conference chairman In 2014, Omar met BJP president to seek Mirwaiz Umer Farooq for near- ly eight hours in connection with a case related to funding of support for becoming CM: Sajad terror groups and separatist organisations in Jammu and Fayaz Bukhari BJP Government at the Centre in Kashmir, officials said here.