Jammu Redefining Magazine Vol. 2 No. 3 | Page 7

Jammu Redefining 7 | February 9--February 22, 2014 R O U N D U P Adhkunwari cave to remain closed for 1 month KATRA, Jan 27: In view of the renovation work of old temple complex and widening of the passage leading to the holy cave at Adhkunwari, the same will remain closed for Darshans for the next one month. India for talks on Cross-LoC CBMs amid standoff with Pak NEW DELHI, Jan 28 (Agencies): India has proposed a meeting of the official-level Joint Working Group with Pakistan on Cross-LoC CBMs in the second week of February amidst continuing stand-off between the two countries over the arrest of a Pakistani driver for smuggling narcotics worth Rs 100 crore across the Line of Control. Kashmir Division consuming more power paying less bills in comparison to Jammu Division: Omar As compared to Jammu division Kashmir division continue to consume more power units and yet it realises less power tariff much to the discomfiture of the senior power development department authorities. The Minister in charge power department informed the state assembly on Tuesday in 2012-13 Kashmir region consumed 6854.94 (MUs) of power while Jammu region consumed 5252.72 (MUs). The division wise details of power consumption during 2011-12and 2012-13 was sought by the Panthers Party MLA Harsh Dev Singh. It may be mentioned Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is holding the charge of the Power department. In terms of percentage it translates in to 56 per cent power consumption took place in Kashmir region while the rest i.e 43.34 percent took place in Jammu The Minister also informed the lower house that in 2011-12 Kashmir region consumed 6136 (MUs) of power while Jammu region consumed 4266 (MUs). In contrast the total power tariff realised by Jammu region was 1005.29 crores while 691.87 was recovered in Kashmir division. In 2011-12 Jammu division accounted 721.32 crores while Kashmir region accounted for 478.83 crores in 2011-12 The same trend, according to the power minister, continued in 201011 and 2009-10,official sources said. NC-Congress coalition deprived people of their democratic rights: Mufti Addressing a public meeting at Kathua, Mufti said that since its formation the National Conference coalition regime has systematically dismantled democratic institutions in the State thus depriving people of their democratic rights. He observed that democratic institutions of the State have become first causality of the wrong policies being propagated by the present dispensation during the last more than five years. PDP Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said that forthcoming Lok Sabha elections would be the first stage of PDP's crusade to set up a new system of justice and equality in J&K. one week ahead of the commencement of the pilgrimage and ending one week after the conclusion of the Yatra. He further clarified that the insurance will cover any accidental death which takes place anywhere in the State while travelling onward to the Yatra Base Camps or while moving on the tracks to the Shrine. Fire breaks out on LOC in Poonch POONCH, Feb 2: A major fire incident was today reported along LoC at Chakkan Da Bagh and Balakote area of Poonch District. Mysterious fire broke out at more than 10 hectares of evergreen forest enclosure at Chakkan Ba Bagh and Balakote area this evening at around 6.00 P.M. causing huge losses to forest produce PM bats for higher allocation for scientific pursuits Ashok Khajuria re-elected BJP legislative party leader All the 9 MLAs of BJP namely Jugal Kishore Sharma, Ashok Khajuria, Sukhnandan Kumar, Sham Choudhary, Baldev Raj, Bharat Bhushan, Durga Dass, Prof. Gharu Ram and Master Lal Chand today unanimously elected Ashok Khajuria as their Legislative Party Leader. Later, they all called on Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to formally convey their decision for his recognition of Ashok Khajuria as BJP's Leader of Legislative Party. This was disclosed by them in a joint press conference held subsequently at party headquarters, where they felicitated Ashok Khajuria and presented him bouquet. Amarnath Yatris get Accident Insurance cover of 1 lakh On the instructions of N. N. Vohra, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, who is also the Chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, all pilgrims who possess valid Yatra Permits will be provided an insurance cover of Rs. 1.00 lakh against accidental death within the State during the entire period of the Yatra 2014. Giving further details, Navin K. Choudhary, Chief Executive Officer, informed that the insurance cover will be available to all registered Yatris for the period commencing JAMMU, Feb 3: Stressing upon the need to make science high in our value system for developing a progressive, rational and humane society, the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Monday announced National Mission on High Performance Computing, National Geographical Information System and a Neutrinobased Observatory in Tamil Nadu with a total outlay of about Rs 9,000 Cr. Sharif invites India to resolve Kashmir issue MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 5 (Agencies): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif extended an invitation to the Indian leadership on Wednesday to resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue on Kashmir Solidarity Day. Lack of synergy between varsities, govt deptts disappointing: Vohra JAMMU, Feb 6: Governor N N Vohra Thursday expressed displeasure over lack of cooperation and synergy of efforts between the varsities and research institutions/government departments vis-à-vis conduct of research in the areas relevant for sustainable development of J&K. J&K Cabinet approved setting up of 659 new administrative units in the state Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Saturday approved setting up of 659 new administrative units in the state, a proposal pushed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on which he even considered quitting following resistance from ally Congress. "I want to tell the people of Jammu and Kashmir with happiness that the state Cabinet has approved the recommendations of the Cabinet Sub Committee (CSC) on setting up of 659 new administrative units in the state," Omar told reporters after the cabinet meeting here. Terming the decision as "historic", the chief minister said that it will benefit a large number of people in the state. Udhampur-Katra rail section at its final stage despite delays After a series of delay, the work on the 25-km-long railway tracks between Udhampur and Katra sections is in its final stage, said Division Railway Manager(DRM), N C Goel. The Katra line was expected to be operational by the end of August last year as work was going on full throttle. The date was further extended to October last year. "Laying work on 18 km long track between Kajikund and Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir is already complete while the laying work on Udhampur-Katra section is in its final stage," Goel said. While DMUs were already plying from Banihal to Baramula, he said that 42-kms-long track between Fazlika and Abohar had been laid. "The track was electrified till Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir. The work for rail connectivity till Banihal was going on," he said. Omar Abdullah raised issue of Pathribal case with PM during his Jammu visit Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised the issue of closure of the alleged Pathribal Fake Encounter case by the Army with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and demanded justice for the kin of the victims. "Omar Abdullah raised the issue of closure of the Pathribal case by the Army and emphasised the need for giving justice to the families of the victims and punishment to those responsible for innocent killings," an official statement issued after the meeting said. MESBAI to hold countrywide protest on Monday MES Builders Association of India to hold protest on 17th February across the country to put pressure on Govt. over their demands of releasing long pending payments. Their demand also includes the insertion of Reimbursement of Price Escalation clauses in all the tenders to safeguard the interests of Builders.