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Economic self-reliant must to CS reviews admin's readiness for

smooth conduct of SANJY 2024
mitigate impact of global issue: PM
AGENCIES important for the resolu- Indian banking system
NEW DELHI, APR 1 tions of a Viksit Bharat”, is being seen as a strong
PM Modi said, highlighting and sustainable banking
The Prime Minister, Shri the RBI’s priority towards system of the world as
Narendra Modi addressed fast-paced growth and the near moribund bank-
the opening ceremony focus on trust and stabili- ing system of that time is
of RBI@90, a program ty. The Prime Minister also now in profit and showing
marking 90 years of the conveyed his best wishes record credit.
Reserve Bank of India, for the fulfilment of its The Prime Minister
in Mumbai, Maharash- goals and resolutions. credited clarity of policy,
tra today. Shri Modi also Emphasizing the intentions and decisions
released a commemora- importance of coordina- for this transformation.
tive coin to mark 90 years tion of monetary and “Where intentions are REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU meeting along with DGP, maintenance of tracks on
of RBI. The Reserve Bank fiscal policies in the GDP right, results too are cor- JAMMU, APRIL 1 Administrative Secretar- both the Pahalgam and
of India (RBI) commenced and the economy of the rect”, said the Prime ies, concerned Deputy Baltal axis in light of the
its operations on the 1st of country, the Prime Min- Minister. Speaking on the Chief Secretary, Atal Commissioners and other Supreme Court directions.
April in 1935 and enters its ister recalled the 80-year comprehensive nature of Dulloo, today had a HoDs and representatives He assessed the status
90th year today. both the pre and post- ing the present RBI staff as celebration of RBI in 2014 reforms, the Prime Minis- detailed review of prepa- from Shri AmarnathJi of works like widening of
Addressing the occa- independence eras and fortunate, the Prime Min- and remembered the chal- ter stated that the govern- rations being made by the Shrine Board (SASB) and walking track/passages
sion, the Prime Minis- it has created an identity ister said that the policies lenges and problems like ment worked on the strat- administration for smooth BRO, IMD, Telecom Ser- and installation of rail-
ter said that the Reserve around the world based drafted today will shape NPA and stability faced egy of recognition, resolu- conduct of annual Shri vice providers and Disas- ing and retaining walls
Bank of India has reached on its professionalism and the next decade of RBI by the banking system of tion and recapitalization. AmarnathJi Yatra (SANJY) ter Management agencies. as per the directions of
a historic landmark today commitment. The Prime and noted that the next the country at that time. A capital infusion of 3.5 2024. During the meeting, the Supreme Court. He
completing 90 years of Minister congratulated all 10 years will take RBI to He said that starting from lakh crore was undertaken Senior functionaries of the Chief Secretary took enquired from the con-
existence. He underlined staff on the completion of its centenary year. “The there, today we have for the helping civil and police admin- stock of measures taken, cerned DCs about
that the RBI has witnessed 90 years of the RBI. Deem- next decade is extremely reached a point where the CONTINUED ON 8 PAGE 8 istration attended the so far, by BRO regarding CONTINUED ON 8 PAGE 8

Security shouldn’t be ‘status symbol’ Roads or Death traps: Accidents Govt announces holidays
but need basis affair in J&K: DGP in J&K claim 4251 lives in 5 years on poll dates in 5 LS
Swain on AFSPA rollback, troop-cut REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU highest number of road accidents resulting in 241
constituencies
Srinagar, Apr 01 accidents. deaths and 2,096 injuries. REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
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Jammu, Apr 1 Startling data released by ed 3,907 road accidents, Jammu division reporting
the traffic headquarters in leading to 695 fatalities 3,584 road accidents, lead- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday
Jammu and Kashmir’s Jammu and Kashmir has and 4,987 injuries, while ing to 560 fatalities and announced public holiday on poll dates in five par-
Director General of shed light on the alarming the Kashmir division 4,640 injuries, whereas liamentary constituencies in the Union Territory.
Police (DGP) R R Swain number of road accidents recorded 1,889 accidents, Kashmir witnessed 1,868 As per a government order, issued by the GAD,
Monday said that secu- in the Union Territory, resulting in 301 deaths and accidents, resulting in 214 the government has notified five days as holidays
rity shouldn’t be a status with a huge toll on human 2,545 injuries. deaths and 2,332 injuries. under section 135 B of the Representation of the
symbol in the UT but a lives and well-being. In the following years, Similarly, in 2022, the People Act 1951.
need basis affair as the Over the past five years, the Jammu division Jammu division recorded The order also declared the poll day as paid
force was working on a J&K has witnessed a total reported a higher number 3,886 accidents, with holiday for every eligible voter employed in any
plan to ensure individual of 28,896 road accidents, of accidents compared to 562 fatalities and 5,554 business, trade, industrial undertakings or any
security is done away resulting in 4,251 fatalities Kashmir. In 2020, Jammu injuries, while Kashmir other establishment.
with. and 37,725 injuries, the witnessed 3,086 road acci- reported 2,206 accidents, The order added that the daily wage and casual
“In Europe, police chief ferent security system and the areas. We have not data, accessed by the news dents with 487 fatalities leading to 243 deaths and workers shall also be entitled for the holiday
moves around with just atmosphere all around reached that stage agency reveals. Jammu and 3,798 injuries, while 2,818 injuries. CONTINUED ON 8 PAGE 8
two guards. There is a dif- as they have secured CONTINUED ON 8 PAGE 8 region has recorded the Kashmir reported 1,774 CONTINUED ON 8 PAGE 8

Govt has no policy to ensure safe career of youth: Ch Lal Singh Court finds Lapses in Rs 91
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Udhampur Apr 1
section comprising thou-
sands of individuals and
their families. He also said
Crore Bank Scam Case
Ch. Lal Singh, two times if I am voted to power, the Orders CBI to conduct tions and fraudulent activities related to
former MP, and three voice of early elections in loan accounts.
times Ex. Cabinet Minister the state will rise in the Further probe Principal Sessions Judge Sanjay Pari-
and Congress candidate parliament and the proxy har expressed dissatisfaction with the
for Udhampur Lok Sabha rule of the BJP will end. Ch. REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU investigation, stating that it appeared
constituency addressed Lal Singh further said, it is Srinagar, Apr 01 to be inadequate and lacking in depth.
a series of meetings at very strange that cynics He noted that the investigating officer
Balpad, Khoon, Dhema, can’t see the Tarnah Bridge In a significant development concerning failed to pursue crucial lines of inquiry
Batal, Manwal, Darsoo, on the national highways the high-profile Rs 91 crore bank scam to uncover the truth behind the alleged
Roun Domail, Batal Balian and they are saying that J & case, Principal Sessions Judge Jammu, scam.
and Tikri. While address- K has become the number has returned the challan to the Central The prosecution had accused the
ing gatherings Ch. Lal one state of India. Ch. Lal Bureau of Investigation (CBI) while also defendants of fraud and forgery, alleg-
Singh said that there was Singh was Ex. Minister Sh. raising serious questions on the investi- ing that false documents were created
neither any vision, nor Harsh Dev Singh and Ex. gation. The judge has directed the CBI to secure cash credit facilities from the
any plan to create new exam and after conducting that lakhs of youth of J&K issues of Udampur Kathua Minister Dr. Manohar Lal. to conduct further investigation, citing complainant bank. However, the court
jobs during the last ten the exam, it is cancelled is wasting their youthful and entire state in particu- Sh. Harsh Dev Singh lam- apparent lapses in the initial probe. observed that the forensic report from
years by the BJP Govt and the process of filling days in dilemma as the lar like daily wagers who basted that the BJP-led gov- According to the news agency, the a handwriting expert yielded negative
which as disturbed the the exam starts again. He Government has no con- are struggling for their ernment has failed to curb order was issued during the hearing of results, indicating a lack of substantive
youth of the area. The also said that JKSSB has crete policy to ensure their demands and protest- inflation and unemploy- chargesheets against Jhelum Industry, evidence.
youth of J&K fill the form deployed the black listed safe career. Ch Lal Singh ing but the Government ment, and this government Jhelum Infra Project India Pvt. Ltd., and Furthermore, the court criticized the
in JKSSB and JKSSB waits companies to conduct the further lambasted the sit- is nonchalant as if it has has disappointed every New Jammu Flour Mills RC. These firms CBI for failing to investigate the role
for years to conduct the exam in J&K. He also said ting MP on the unattended nothing to do with this section of the society. were implicated in alleged illegal transac- CONTINUED ON 8 PAGE 8

Govt directs all tertiary care hospitals to Udhampur Lok Sabha seat: From 40
establish control rooms contenders in 1967 to mere 12 in 2024
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU conspicuous, easily acces- that he Control Room the Control Rooms shall REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU lishment in 1967, the con- eight, reflecting a grow- Bloc of India also fielded
Srinagar, Apr 01 sible to the attendants and should be conspicuous, maintain a record of all Srinagar, Apr 01 stituency has traversed a ing political landscape. their nominees.
patients. easily accessible to the calls from different depart- remarkable trajectory. In addition to Congress 1996: Witnessed a
The Health and Medical "The setting up of Con- patients and attendants ments, besides, ensuring The Udhampur Lok As per the news agency, and Bharatiya Jan Sangh, record-breaking turnout,
Education department trol Rooms inside the and as much as possible that these calls are attend- Sabha constituency in 1967: In its inaugural elec- Shiromani Akali Dal also with an unprecedented 40
has directed all GMCs and Hospital premises across located near the emer- ed to within the stipulated Jammu and Kashmir has tion, Udhampur saw a entered the fray. Political candidates vying for vic-
other tertiary care hospi- all Government Health gency premises of the time and the doctors/con- witnessed a fascinating modest contest with three participation expanded, tory. Major parties such as
tals to establish control Institutions throughout Hospitals, these should sultants/faculty members evolution in the number candidates. The contend- signaling increased inter- BJP, Congress, Janata Dal,
rooms for inter depart- the Union Territory of be equipped with ade- shall mandatorily attend and diversity of candidates ers included represen- est in Udhampur's parlia- BSP, and Panthers Party
mental consultation of Jammu and Kashmir aims quate man power round all such calls," it reads. vying for parliamentary tatives from Congress, mentary seat. contested alongside a sig-
indoor patients. at providing the speedy the clock with proper con- "Consequently, all the representation. From a Bharatiya Jan Sangh, 1989: The electoral nificant contingent of 34
As per a circular issued and quality health care nectivity of the telephone Govt. Medical Colleges/ modest three contenders and Jammu and Kashmir arena expanded further, independent candidates.
by the Health and Medi- services to patients getting services, All calls from dif- other tertiary care Insti- in its debut election to a National Conference. Con- with 24 candidates con- BJP candidate Chaman Lal
cal Education Depart- admitted in the hospitals ferent departments sent, tutions of the Health & staggering 40 candidates gress candidate GM Briga- testing from Udhampur. Gupta emerged victorious
ment, a copy of which (especially tertiary care shall be transferred to the Medical Education Depart- in 1996, the electoral dier emerged victorious, Independent candidates amid fierce competition,
lies with news agency, institutions)," reads the respective departments ment of the UT of Jammu landscape of Udhampur setting the stage for subse- surged, comprising the exemplifying the fervor of
the hospital authorities circular. for prompt and efficient and Kashmir are, hereby, has reflected the dynam- quent electoral dynamics. majority of contenders. electoral engagement.
have been directed that "The requirements of patient care, The per- instructed to ic political fervor of the 1971:The number of Congress, Janata Dal, BJP, 2004: The number
control rooms should be the Control Rooms are sonnel/officials manning CONTINUED ON 8 PAGE 8 region. Since its estab- candidates doubled to Panthers Party, and Protist CONTINUED ON 8 PAGE 8
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Thousands throng nomination Police books 2 notorious
drug smugglers under PIT
filing rally of Ankur Sharma, ESBD NDPS Act in Baramulla
candidate from Jammu LS seat REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
BARAMULL, Ap 1
the competent authority.
The booked drug smug-
glers have been detained
Refugee Message Bureau Every vote cast in his Acting tough against drug and subsequently lodged
Jammu, Apr 1 favour shall be a vote for peddlers and to eradicate in Central Jail Kot-Balwal
Jammu’s empowerment, the menace of drugs from Jammu.
In a show of great for a big Change and for the society, police booked Pertinent to mention
strength, Ankur Sharma settling questions of sur- two notorious drug smug- here that many cases are
(Advocate & National vival and existence of glers under PIT NDPS Act registered against the said
President Ekam Sanatan Jammu & Dogras. Now we in Baramulla after obtain- drug smugglers and ware
Bharat Dal, Earlier IkkJutt have an option whom we ing formal detention orders involved in promoting drug
Jammu) today organised a can vote for Jammu’s polit- from competent authority. abuse trade by supplying
huge election rally along ical empowerment, said The notorious drug drugs to local youth of
with thousands and thou- several of the onlookers smugglers namely Showkat Solinda, Khaipora, Tang-
sands of his supporters in who kept cheering Ankur Ahmad Dar son of Mohd marg, Mulgam, Kunzer
Jammu. Sharma during his rally Abdullah resident of Gani- & other areas of District.
Supporters and cadres people of Jammu Province cle 370/35-A and constant towards DC Office Jammu. wani Tangmarg & Ghulam Despite their involvement
of Ekam Sanatan Bharat to vote for him so that he hammer hitting for ensur- Ex Legislator Sh Mohammad Sheikh son of in many FIRs, they did
Dal gathered at Maha- can effectively demolish ing end of selective state Charanjit Singh, several Abdul Samad resident of not mend their activities
raja Harisingh Ji Park the 70 years’ old under- control of Hindu Religious Sarpanch’s, Panches, Mulgam Kunzer have been and were again involved
and moved on foot till standing between Delhi institutions along with his Muncipal Committee booked under PIT-NDPS in promoting drug abuse
DC office Jammu by pass- & Kashmiri political class efforts for cow protec- Chairmen, Ward mem- Act after obtaining formal trade by supplying drugs
ing through Vivekananda of reducing Jammu into a tion and unabated Hindu bers, scores of known detention orders from to local youth.
Chowk, Residency Road second class entity. Genocide, to name a few. political and social activ-
and Wazarat Road. The general public of the Ankur Sharma appealed ists joined Ankur Sharma
Participants raised slo- area seemed quite enthu- the electors of Jammu Lok in today’s nomination
gans calling victory for siastic about Ankur Shar- Sabha which comprises of filing.
Advocate Ankur Sharma ma’s entry into electoral 18 Legislative Assemblies Due to treasury related
and Ekam Sanatan Bharat politics and expressed located in Jammu Samba issues today, Ankur Shar-
Dal from Jammu Lok confidence about the Reasi and a portion of ma’s nomination form
Sabha. Thousands car- ability and capability of Rajouri Districts to Vote shall be formally accepted
rying party flags, post- Ankur Sharma in taking for him by pressing “Bans- on April i.e tomorrow by
ers appealed the general Jammu Province to new uri” button on the EVM. the Returning officer.
public to vote for change stronger heights. People
in the upcoming 2024 praise Ankur Sharma for
Lok Sabha Elections and busting Rs 25,000 crore
ensure Jammu Province’s Land Scam and ensuring
political empowerment. that the scam gets investi-
The Election Symbol gated by the CBI, his long
of party and Ankur legal and political struggle
Sharma, MP Candidate l in Rassana Case for the
from Jammu Lok Sabha is honour of Dogras, his
“Bansuri” also known as fight for minority rights
“Flute” in English. in Supreme Court for
Speaking on the occa- the non Muslims of J&K,
sion, Ankur Sharma talked his lock stock and barrel
about his long ongoing attack on processes and
struggle for empowerment agents of Demographic
and honour of Jammu Invasion of Jammu Prov-
Province. He appealed the ince, his fight against Arti-
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Congress holds strong protest against Jammu Police

available for
women in distress
PM Modi to head world’s
largest democracy for
seizure of Congress accounts on 24x7 dedicated
helpline number,
third time: Khatana
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9906310101 REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
Jammu, Apr 1 party about the designs of REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU JAMMU, APR 1
BJP & Modi Govt. JAMMU, APR 1
Congress today held a Congress Working Presi- Senior BJP leader and
strong protest demon- dent Lok Sabha candidate Jammu Police on the Member of Parliament
stration in Jammu against Raman Bhalla strongly hit eve of last Internation- (Rajya Sabha), Gulam Ali
the seizure of the party’s out at BJP for its attempts al Women’s Day had Khatana has said that the
accounts by the IT depart- to defeat the entire dem- launched a dedicated upcoming Lok Sabha elec-
ment and urged the Presi- ocratic process and the helpline for women in tions in the country will
dent of India to intervene glorious traditions of our distress in order to cater see BJP emerging as the
to save onslaught on democracy. He termed to the needs of women single largest party with
democracy. it a dangerous trend and in distress.This helpline more than 400 seats and Khatana also said that
Leading the protest naked drama which is number was dedicated a consecutive third term before talking of democ-
AICC Incharge Shri Bhar- being watched by the for PM Modi to head the racy the Congress should
to public by ADG Jammu
atsinh Solanki alongwith entire world, as India is world’s largest democra- know that it was Indira
Zone Shri Anand Jain-IPS
JKPCC President Vikar the largest democracy of cy. He said that the seven Gandhi who during her
along with DIG JSK Dr.
Rasool Wani, AICC Joint gress party and termed ple opposition party in the of congress party for a the world. phase general elections in rule clamped emergency
Sunil Gupta-IPS & SSP
Secretary Shri Manoj it a direct assault on the country, while other top delay in filing return of Later a memorandum the country starting from in the country and stran-
Jammu Dr. Vinod Kumar.
Yadav & Working Presi- democracy, for fear of opposition leaders have 14.49 lacs donated by MPs/ was submitted to the Presi- April 19 have left the oppo- gled freedom of public.
Till date many
dent Shri Raman Bhalla loosing the elections. The been arrested or threat- MLAs of the party. dent of India through the sition parties especially “Only corrupt and anti-
and other senior leaders police stopped the leading ened by the ED action in BJP has collected huge District Magistrate Jammu aggrieved ladies had the Congress frustrated national elements are put
launched a frontal attack the march towards the IT the midst of general elec- funds through electoral on behalf of the entire rank contacted the police on and unnerved. in jails while no oppo-
on the BJP for the system- department, at Shaheedi tions. This shows the utter bond scheme for itself and file of the party duly this helpline number and “The ‘Save Democracy’ sition leader has been
atic attack on the princi- Chowk by placing barbed frustration of the Modi and now trying to elimi- signed by AICC Incharge they had been helped out rally by the opposition in touched by PM Modi led
pal national opposition wires ahead of the march. Govt. and BJP seeing the nate the other opposition Jammu and Kashmir Shri or rescued safely. New Delhi was a clear sign government even though
party-INC to financially The protestors were carry- writing on the Wall, after from effective campaign Bharatsinh Solanki, JK PCC Jammu Police had once of hopelessness among the opposition abuses
cripple and eliminate the ing placards against the BJP its failures of all fronts. the elections which is President Vikar Rasool & again urged the people the opposition parties badly to the PM every now
congress party from the Govt. & the IT department PCC President Vikar very dangerous for the AICC joint Secretary Manoj of the Jammu District to after witnessing a mas- and then,” the BJP leader
ongoing election process for the “illegal” action and Rasool Wani hit out at existence of democracy. Yadav. The memorandum make maximum use of sive public support for the said advising the opposi-
by the illegal and arbi- termed it as a fear of ruling the BJP for the vindictive Shri Manoj Yadav strongly was submitted by Shri this helpline number and BJP,” Khatana said. tion to shun the habit of
trary seizure of the party’s party out of frustration of actions against the con- lashed out the Modi Govt Balwan Singh, Ravinder spread this number as He further said that protest for the sake of pro-
accounts. loosing the elections. gress party and entire & BJP for the direct assault Sharma & Yogesh Sawh- much as possible so that top Congress leaders now test and support develop-
Raising the slogans Talking to media per- opposition, as BJP is badly on the opposition espe- ney. All senior functionar- the best possible assis- have left their strong- ments started by PM Modi
against Modi Govt. and sons, Shri Solanki attacked loosing the election. He cially congress party and ies of the PCC, DCC Urban tance can be given by the hold constituencies like in the country.
the IT department for the BJP & Modi Govt. for said already the IT depart- termed it an assault on the and Jammu Rural, Frontal Police Department to the Amethi and are looking He further said that in
their illegal and arbitrary indulging into the arbi- ment has illegally & forc- democracy. He said that Wings and other senior women in distress. for the places where they the last 10 years J&K has
action in order to finan- trary, illegal & vindictive ibly taken away the 135 people are being conveyed leaders took part in the The women helpline can easily win a seat by seen large scale develop-
cially eliminate the Con- action against the princi- crores from the accounts through the nationwide protest in large numbers. for Jammu is:9906310101 befooling the innocent ments with the abrogation
public to remain relevant of Article 370 as a historic
in politics. one.

Kavinder amplifies Muslim community's BJP betrayed people of “This clearly shows that
even the Congress has
“The people of J&K are
now leaving a peaceful
Jammu, people are ready to endorsed that the public and progressive life and

trust in BJP's inclusive governance teach a lesson: Congress

has rejected them for their
anti-public policies,” the
firebrand BJP leader main-
they are going to strength-
en the hands of BJP in
upcoming Lok Sabha elec-
Several join BJP which was lacking in the tained adding: “Now the tions by excessively voting
past. public has shifted their in favour of BJP candidate
Refugee Message Bureau The senior BJP leader favour towards BJP due and the party will easily
Jammu, Apr 1 stated that BJP firmly to the welfare measures win all the five Lok Sabha
believes in the principles ushered by PM Modi led seats from J&K and the
Senior BJP leader and of equality, justice, and regime in the country for one from Ladakh Union
former Deputy Chief progress for all and it is the last 10 years.” Territory,” he continued.
Minister, Kavinder Gupta heartening to see that
asserted the growing trust Muslims in Union Terri- REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU now the people of Jammu
of the Muslim community
in the Bharatiya Janata
tory have recognized and
embraced these values.
Samba, APR 1 are fully aware of the real
face of these leaders. The
Police arrests two
Party's (BJP) inclusive gov-
ernance during a program
He said that BJP leader-
ship wanted to ensure that
State Congress Party's
District Samba President
minority community has
always been a victim of BJP's
absconders in Kulgam
held in Bathindi, Jammu. people should become Sanjeev Sharma said that neglect. He told the party
The BJP stalwart was part of the party's mis- the Bharatiya Janata Party workers that this is the time REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU section 148, 323, 341, 506
speaking during a pro- sion to build a peaceful, has betrayed the people of to go among the people and KULGAM, Apr 1 RPC of Police Station DH
gramme here at Bathindi prosperous, and harmoni- Jammu and soon the party make them aware of the Pora. Warrant of arrest
wherein scores of resi- political outfits includ- munity, including Mus- ous society, where every will have to face the conse- party's policies. Because Continuing its crackdown was issued by the Hon’ble
dents embraced political ing Congress, NC and lims, receives the atten- individual can thrive and quences. Congress District the ground reality is that against absconders, Police Court of Judicial Magis-
folds of BJP after getting PDP, which exploited the tion and benefits they contribute towards the Samba President Sanjeev now the graph of BJP in the in Kulgam arrested two trate 1st Class DH Pora
impressed by the policies people in J&K for decades rightfully deserve. “The growth and development Sharma said this sentence state is falling day by day. absconders who were against the said accused
and plans of its leader- by spreading wrong nar- BJP's commitment to the of the nation. in a meeting organized in ST He said that the employ- evading their arrests from persons. They were evad-
ship to take them along ratives based on divisive welfare and development Kavinder said that Basti in a remote area under ees working temporarily last many years. ing their arrests since 2016
on the voyage to devel- agendas, the people have of all sections of society, the quantum of sup- Samba Assembly. In this in different departments A police party headed and 2015 respectively. The
opment and prosperity. now realized that it is only irrespective of their reli- port which BJP is getting meeting, a large number have also been cheated. by SHO Police Station duo was produced before
Those who joined BJP BJP which can bail out gious or cultural back- from the people in J&K, of people of ST Basti joined The unemployment rate DH Pora arrested two the Hon’ble Court of Judi-
include Gulzar Ahmed, masses from the morass ground, has started reso- no entity can stand even the Congress under the is the highest recorded in absconders namely Mohd cial Magistrate 1st Class
Faryad Ahmed, Rashid created by aforesaid nating deeply with the closer in the Lok Sabha or chairmanship of District the country since indepen- Rafiq Dar son of Ghulam DH Pora today.
Ahmed, Shokat Ahmed, parties which ruled the Muslim community and for that matter Assembly President Sanjeev Sharma dence. Sanjeev Sharma said Rasool Dar resident of Our consistent actions
Aniyat Ali, Farmanu Bibi, region in the past. that is the reason behind polls whenever the same and talked about support- that only Congress can take L adgoo Rambhama, against anti-social ele-
Naseem Jaan, Raziya Bibi, Kavinder said that this community repos- would be held. ing the Congress Party. all the sections along and involved in case FIR No. ments should reassure
Surya Bibi, Abdul Majeed, under the dynamic lead- ing faith in BJP’s leader- Among those who were Addressing the people, the assembly can achieve 108/2016 under section the community members
Abdul Wahid, Hasno Bibi ership of PM Narendra ship”, he said, adding that present on the occasion Sanjeev Sharma told the uniform development. Dis- 147, 148, 341, 336 RPC and that we are making every
and others. Modi, Jammu and Kash- party’s initiatives have include Rekha Maha- people of ST Basti that BJP trict Vice President Balram Mohd Yousuf Wagay son effort to keep our society
Addressing the gather- mir has witnessed a trans- not only empowered the jan, Pushpinder Singh, made only false promises Kundal, senior leaders of Ghulam Ahmad Wagay free of crime. Police has
ing, Kavinder said that formative shift towards community but also pro- Lucky Puri, Nayan Gupta, to the people, especially to Rashpal, Vinod Kumar, Avi- resident of Harpora resolved to act as per law
after the Modi Govern- inclusive governance, vided them with a sense Mohammad Rafik, Yakoob the minority community. nash Attri were present on Nagam, involved in case against those who indulge
ment has exposed the ensuring that every com- of belonging and security, and Liaqat Ali. The ground reality is that this occasion. FIR No. 80/2015 under in criminal activities.

Manjit Singh demands assembly elections, Under Modi Govt, J&K is known for innovation,
restoration of statehood to J&K startups instead of terrorism: Ashok Koul
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VIJAYPUR, APR 1 not happen which has Kathua, APR 1 transformation in infra-
disappointed the people structure development,
Apni Party Provincial because they are under Ashok Koul said that today, which has added to the
President, Jammu, and the regime that is being under the Modi govern- increased agricultural,
Former Minister S. Manjit run by the bureaucracy, ment, Jammu & Kashmir logistic, forest, industrial
Singh today demanded mostly outsiders, who is not the talk of the town and other activities in the
restoration of statehood have no connection with for terrorist-related activi- region. He also credited
to Jammu and Kashmir the local population. ties, but it is known for the Dr Jitendra Singh for his
and holding of assembly program to address grow- the people, he asked them In the wake of the innovations and start-ups endeavours to bring major
elections. ing issues of the people in to intensify their activities emerging political situa- in different sectors. Jasrotia, former MLA Kul- welfare of every neglect- projects into the area.
As per the press release, the district. and holding corner meet- tion, he appealed to the Koul asked the BJP deep Raj, district Presi- ed and every deprived Kuldeep Raj said that
a monthly meeting of the The Party workers ings in every nook and Election Commission of workers to share the sig- dent Gopal Mahajan, DDC individual and section. the Congress, NC, and
Apni Party workers was informed the Provin- corner of the villages and India (ECI) to hold assem- nificant political achieve- Vice-Chairman Raghu- He added that after the PDP have exploited the
organized at Vijaypur cial President, Jammu educate people about the bly elections in J&K as ments of Jammu & Kash- nandan, Rashpaul Verma, abrogation of Article 370, whole sections and hence
which was chaired by about the concerns of the policy of equitable devel- early as possible because mir along with the unprec- Vijay Sharma, and other Jammu and Kashmir is a major chunk of the
Former Minister, S. Manjit people regarding pending opment, and protection of the situation is conducive edented development that senior leaders of party moving towards its long- population of J&K, while
Singh to discuss present compensation cases of rights of the locals which is and the people are in deep has put the erstwhile state also accompanied Ashok sought goal of progress favouring a few only all
political situation, and the border villagers along adopted by the Apni Party. distress without an elected on the national highlights Koul in these meetings. and prosperity. these years. He said that
chalk out future course the International Border, He however expressed Govt of their choice. in terms of socioeconomic Ashok Koul, while Ashok Koul, further now, the BJP, under the
of action in the wake of growing unemployment, concern over the delay “It becomes impera- development. addressing these meet- asked the party workers to leadership of PM Modi has
continuous bureaucratic unaddressed demand of in holding the assembly tive for the ECI to declare Ashok Koul, General ings, said that no other get engaged in continuous given a fair deal of devel-
rules that has become bunker construction in elections in Jammu and assembly polls. On the Secretary (organization), political party has ever dialogues with the public, opment to every area and
root cause of resentment Ramgarh, KCC cases of Kashmir while terming other hand, the Govt of Bharatiya Janata Party cared to empower the covering every single area every person.
among the local popula- the farmers, canal water it against the aspiration India should also restore (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir people in the erstwhile and seek a vote for the BJP Gopal Mahajan asked
tion against the outsiders. issue of tale end villages, of the people of both the the statehood to Jammu said this, while he chaired J&K state, but now the BJP candidate in the name of the party workers to leave
During the meeting, electricity etc. regions. and Kashmir to win the 3 different meetings in under the strong leader- peace, progress and futur- no stone unturned in
Manjit Singh was informed While appreciating the He said that the people confidence of the people Jasrota, Hiranagar and ship of Prime Minister Nar- istic vision in this Parlia- taking the party's mission
about the activities of the Party workers for their were expecting the hold- who are unhappy with the Kathua Assembly Constit- endra Modi and with our ment election. to the ground level and get
Party in Samba district constant efforts to redress ing of assembly and par- downgrading of their his- uencies. dedicated force of party Rajeev Jasrotia said the party's support con-
and its public outreach the genuine demands of liamentary elections toric state,” he stated. Former Minister Rajeev cadre has ensured the that the whole region has verted to votes.
04 REFUGEE MESSAGE jammu, APRIL 02, 2024 TUESDAY news
IIM Jammu and DICCI Inaugurate fourth batch of CBP SMVDU Ph.D. Scholars qualify
GATE-2024 in Physics
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Mahesh Gadekar, Chairper- (SBDUs) under the Minis-
Jammu, Apr 1 son of the Centre for Small try of Skill Development
Business Development, and Entrepreneurship REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
The Indian Institute of IIM Jammu, Dr. Vivek (MSDE), Government of JAMMU, APR 1
Management (IIM) Jammu, Sharma, Chief Innovation India, has been envisaged
under the aegis of the Officer (CIO) at the Centre to strengthen institutions Two Ph.D. scholars from
Ministry of Skill Develop- for Entrepreneurship and to deliver quality initia- the School of Physics, Shri
ment & Entrepreneurship Innovation, IIM Jammu, tives for entrepreneurship Mata Vaishno Devi Univer-
(MSDE), Government of and Shri Naren Karuna- development across identi- sity namely, Meniak Kha-
India, in collaboration karan, Consultant at the fied locations i.e. 22 SBDUs juria S/O Puran Khajuria IITs across the nation,
with Dalit Indian Chamber Centre for Diversity Cell to be established across the R/O Lower Roop Nagar, the result of which was
of Commerce (DICCI), com- and Inclusion, IIM Jammu. UTs of Jammu & Kashmir Jammu and Arti Khajuria declared recently by the
menced the fourth batch The ceremony commenced and Ladakh. The program D/O Ashok Kumar R/O National Coordination
of the Capacity Building with the ceremonial light- aims to identify existing/ City Chowk, Rajouri have Board (NCB)-GATE. Both
Program on Small Busi- ing of the lamp, symboliz- aspiring entrepreneurs qualified Graduate Apti- the students now onwards
ness Development Units ing the enlightenment and to provide the necessary tude Test of Engineering are also eligible for the
(SBDUs). The inaugura- empowerment that the skills and knowledge for (GATE) - 2024 in Phys- award of Ph.D. assistant-
tion took place at the pic- program seeks to instill. Dr. discussed the four pillars by Padmashri Dr. Milind not only sensitize them business development and ics conducted jointly by ship from their host insti-
turesque IIM Jammu Jagti Mahesh Gadekar, Chairper- for building a supportive P. Kamble. He emphasized about management but create an environment that IISc Bengaluru and seven tute as per rules.
Campus, heralding a new son of the Centre for Small ecosystem. Additionally, the institute's commit- also initiate a new lifelong will enable them to trans-
chapter in entrepreneurial Business Development, he engaged with partici- ment to fostering innova- relationship. form informal businesses
empowerment. The event
was inaugurated by Shri
IIM Jammu in his welcome
address, provided an over-
pants, gathering their
suggestions and feedback
tion and inclusivity while
highlighting the necessity
The ceremony also wit-
nessed brief introductions
into formal businesses
through capacity develop-
NGO, Anti Crime Bureau
Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, IAS,
Administrative Secretary,
view of the program, set-
ting the stage for an enrich-
regarding the creation of
a suitable entrepreneurial
of establishing a robust
entrepreneurial ecosystem
from the participants,
offering insights into their
ment and handholding.
The integrated interven- felicitates Priyanka Dogra
Department of Skill Devel- ing journey of learning and ecosystem. He assured all in the region. Through this backgrounds and aspira- tion will help the skill
opment, Govt of Jammu growth. participants of his full sup- project, he mentioned that tions, further enriching development of the poten-
and Kashmir. The fourth In his address, Shri port and mentioned plans a handholding mechanism the diverse tapestry of tial entrepreneurs in start-
batch comprised 25 par- Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, IAS, for close collaboration with will be provided for local the program. The vote of ing a new venture and help
ticipants hailing from vari- Administrative Secretary, IIM Jammu in the future to small businesses and aspir- thanks was proposed by Dr. them survive and growth.
ous parts of the country, Department of Skill Devel- further develop and scale ing entrepreneurs in the Mahesh Gadekar, Chairper- The Capacity Building
including individuals from opment, Govt of Jammu up the entrepreneurial eco- vicinity of the Union Ter- son of the Centre for Small Program on Small Busi-
the Union Territory of and Kashmir, presented a system in the U.T of Jammu ritories of Jammu, Kashmir, Business Development, IIM ness Development Units by
Jammu and Kashmir. roadmap titled "Roadmap and Kashmir and Ladakh, with 20 SBDUs Jammu. The event conclud- IIM Jammu sets the stage
Among the notable to Accelerate Employment In his address, Prof. Jabir slated for establishment in ed with the rendition of the for transformative growth,
attendees were Prof. Jabir Avenues through Entre- Ali, Dean Academics at IIM Jammu & Kashmir and 2 in national anthem, symbol- empowering aspiring, and
Ali, Dean Academics, IIM preneurship (Opportunity Jammu, illuminated the Ladakh. He urged partici- izing unity, and collective existing entrepreneurs to
Jammu, Sh. Sudershan and Strategy)." He shed remarkable journey of the pants to become ambassa- aspirations. realize their dreams and
Kumar, JKAS, Director Skill light on various schemes institution and the incep- dors for the program and The Project of Trans- contribute meaningfully to REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU He said that it is a
Development, Government by the Government of India tion of the Capacity Build- expressed confidence that forming Informal Busi- the socio-economic devel- Jammu, APR 1 proud moment for the
of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. aimed at this objective and ing Program, envisioned the five-day module would nesses through SBDUs opment of the nation. family members as well
Members of NGO, Anti as the people of Jammu

Electoral awareness lecture NNK Jammu stages ‘Ghalib at

Crime Bureau led by and Kashmir. He appreci-
Chairman Sham Lal Gupta ated the family members
today felicitated Priyanka of the girl who extended
Dogra for winning the title their support and encour-

held at GCW, Bhagwati Nagar Quarantine' in New Delhi of Miss Iconic India 2024.
State President of NGO
Sahil Gupta visited her
agement to represent her
on the renowned platform
i.e. Miss Iconic India 2024.
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU tion to detail residence and felicitated Gupta was accompa-
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU New Delhi APR 1 extends to the her for winning the title nied by ASI Naresh Digra
JAMMU, MAR 1 play's production of Miss Iconic India 2024. and other colleagues.
A captivating portrayal design, with Virji
The NSS Unit, in collabo- of the life and legacy of Sumbli crafting
ration with the IQAC cell Mirza Ghalib, the iconic evocative sets, CRPF 162 bn organises free medical
of Government College Urdu poet of the Indian Anu Thakur curat-
for Women, Bhagwati subcontinent, unfolded ing authentic cos- camp in Kargam Handwara
Nagar, under the initiative on the stage of Shri Ram tumes, and Aad-
of Viksit Bharat and with Centre, New Delhi, by the itya Bharti orches- REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU more than 190 people took
the guidance of Dr. Meeru dynamic team of Natraj trating atmospher- HANDWARA, APR 1 advantage of the camp.
Abrol, the Principal of the Natya Kunj Jammu. Titled ic lighting. Vocal Speaking on the occa-
college, has taken a signifi- ‘Ghalib in Quarantine’, performances by A free medical health check- sion Second in command
cant step towards promot- the play witnessed two Vishal Pandita, up camp was organized on Shri PK Lal of 162 Battal-
ing informed and engaged consecutive shows in Anjali Sharma, 1- 4 -2024 during the Civic ion remarked “CRPF runs
citizenship. This endeav- response to overwhelming Shobhana Sharma, Action Programme con- various schemes for assist-
or commenced with the public demand in Delhi. and Karan, accom- ducted by the 162 Battal- ing the needy and merging
inauguration of an Elec- Crafted by Rohit Verma panied by the ion Central Reserve Police with the local population
toral Awareness Lecture and helmed by director rhythmic beats Force (CRPF) at the Govt and for having better coor-
aimed at enlightening and Dr. Abhishek Bharti, the of tabla by Nitish girls middle School Kargam dination with them. Today
empowering the student production offers a vibrant Kumar and nout in Handwara and distributed we have organised a free
community. narrative of Mirza Asadul- by Vineet Raina, free medicines. medical camp and consul-
Dr. Meeru Abrol, the toral Awareness Lecture responsibilities associated lah Beig Khan Ghalib's life. An homage to Ghal- further enrich the The camp was inaugurat- tancy for those who require
Principal of the college, strives to equip students with voting. She provided Set against the backdrop ib's poetic genius and a theatrical experience. ed by Second in command medical assistance and
highlighted the signifi- with the tools they need a comprehensive overview of the Covid crisis and window into his era, the Capturing the essence Shri P K Lal 162 Battalion you see a large number of
cance of the lecture, stat- to drive positive change in of electoral systems, shed- sudden lockdown, the play unfolds his journey of the performance CRPF along with Lambardar people turned up in the pro-
ing that it resonates with their communities. ding light on the diverse play intricately weaves in a visually striking and through lens, Sheetal Kargam Showket Ahmad, gramme”.
Government College for The lecture, led by models and their implica- the tale of a character immersive manner. Ener- Raina's photography Assistant Commandant “The aim of such pro-
Women, Bhagwati Nagar's Prof. Anju Bala, the NSS tions for democratic gov- grappling with confine- getically portrayed by preserves the magic Abhishek Yadav , Assistant grammes is to have good
commitment to holistic Program Officer of the ernance. Through engag- ment, drawing parallels actor Balwinder Singh, of the play for poster- Commandant R K Malik , relations with locals and also
education. The aim is to college, proved to be a ing activities and real-life to Ghalib's own historical the character of Mirza ity. Ultimately, under the Medical Officer Dr Ajay , Dr help them in difficult times.
empower students with highly enriching experi- examples, students were predicament during the Ghalib comes to life on visionary direction of Dr. Javid Ahmad , and other offi- It’s a continuous process
not only knowledge but ence, featuring expert able to grasp their rights events of 1857. Through stage, while music, mas- Abhishek Bharti, 'Ghalib cers graced the occasion by and 162 Battalion is periodi-
also the skills and ethi- insights, stimulating dis- and duties as voters, poignant recitations of terfully composed by in Quarantine' emerges as their presence. cally conducting community
cal values necessary to cussions, and interactive enabling them to make Ghalib's poetry, letters, Vishal Pandita, forms the a poignant tribute to the During the medical camp outreach programs in one or
become proactive and sessions. Prof. Bala delved informed decisions and and life anecdotes, the soulful backdrop, seam- timeless legacy of Mirza a number of people includ- other way. In the past also
responsible members of into various facets of the actively contribute to the play illuminates fascinat- lessly blending contempo- Ghalib, captivating audi- ing the ladies, children and such free medical camps
society. By facilitating electoral process, eluci- democratic process. Stu- ing facets of his persona rary sensibilities with the ences with its artistic bril- senior citizens of the area were organised in different
informed discussions and dating electoral laws and dents enthusiastically par- and deep-rooted connec- essence of bygone eras. liance and profound sto- gathered in large numbers areas in Kupwara district”,
critical thinking, the Elec- emphasizing the ethical ticipated in the program. tion to Delhi. The meticulous atten- rytelling. for the health camp and added Shri PK Lal .

NBT organizes two day translation workshop Voters awareness programme held at Doda
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DODA, APR 1

A mega Voters Awareness

programme under the Sys-
tematic Voters’ Education
and Electoral Participa-
tion (SVEEP) initiative was
today organized at ANMT
School Doda.
The awareness pro-
gramme was aimed to
raise awareness about
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Book Trust, India who During the workshop, writers were resource various voting-related
JAMMU, APR 1 coordinated the work- Dr. Manoj Heer, Dr. persons for Dogri where- activities and promote
shop said during the inau- Sheetal Devi, Dr. Sonika as Rattan Lal Shant and electoral literacy among
National Book Trust, gural session that transla- Jasrotia, Dr. Radha Rani R.L. Talashi, eminent citizens, especially first-
India in collaboration tion of children literature and Bharti translated Kashmiri and Hindi writ- time voters in the run
with Indira Gandhi in regional languages is ten children books from ers performed the duties up to the upcoming Lok
National Centre for Arts the necessity of time and English to Dogri whereas of resource persons for Sabha Elections 2024.
& Jammu & Kashmir NBT is stressing upon eminent Kashmiri, Hindi Kashmiri language. The program was
Academy of Art, Culture the revival of ancient old writer and translator While presenting vote attended by CMO Doda Dr
and languages organized concept of storytelling to Vijay Wali, Pyare Hatash, of thanks, Dwijendra Om Kumar, DIO Doda Dr
a two day workshop at create awareness about R.L.Jowhar, Rinku Koul Kumar thanked all asso- Versha Sharma, Principal
K.L. Saigal Hall to devel- nature and our surround- and Tahir translated ten ciated with the workshop ANMT Doda Mrs Anusuya
op Bi-Lingual Books from ings among the children books from English to for successful execution Bhan, Dr Javed Parray, programme. Meanwhile, a Pledge Om Kumar in his speech
English to Dogri and Eng- to groom them into good Kashmiri. As per NBT, of the task and hoped that Mohd Shafi Attu, Ms Pri- On the occasion, Mr taking ceremony under highlighted the signifi-
lish to Kashmiri during and responsible citizens. these books will soon such creative efforts will yanka Manhas, Mrs Indra Faizan A Tramboo high- SVEEP was also held cance of electoral literacy
ongoing Tawi Sahitya Lok Such workshops are be published and made become a regular feature Devi, Naveeda Anjum, lighted the significance where participants took in empowering citizens
Utsav Jammu. important as in addition available for the readers in future also from time Saima Kousar, Ram Raj, of the programme which the pledge to vote enthu- and urged everyone, espe-
Dwijendra Kumar, to translation the writers of both languages. to time thus fulfilling the Sajad Hussain, Amjad Ali aims to educate and siastically in the upcoming cially first-time voters, to
Assistant Editor looking involved therein get an Prof. Lalit Magotra and mission of NBT to reach and other health staff of inspire active participa- Lok Sabha elections. exercise their franchise
after Dogri and Kashmiri added value for creating Rajeshwar Singh ‘Raju’ to maximum readers of the department partici- tion in the democratic While speaking on the responsibly in the upcom-
languages at National at their own also. eminent Dogri and Hindi all regional languages . pated in the awareness process. occasion, CMO Doda Dr ing elections.
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Apni Party committed to Congress has history of appeasing Congress seeks restoration
of polling booth
grant District status to Gool- terror, terrorists: Vibodh
Gulabgarh: Aijaz Ahmed Khan
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Sharma, Vikas Manhas,
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Jammu, April 1 Parshotam Kumar, BCC
JAMMU, APR 1 President Darshan Lal
Congress has taken excep- Verma, Koushal Kumar
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Jammu and Kashmir BJP tion of shifting of poll- visited the area of Khan-
GOOL (RAMBAN), APR 1 general secretary & former ing booth No.73, Jammu yarian and met the agitat-
MLC, Vibodh Gupta, Municipal Corporation ed residents of the locality
Expressing displeasure while addressing a series in Jammu West Assembly who complained against
over the negligence of of meetings in New Plot, Segment. this unilateral action of
remote areas of Reasi and Kachi Chawni and Talab In a statement JKPCC the administration as
Ramban Districts, the Khatikan, in Jammu city, questioned the shifting of one sides and against the
Apni Party's Vice Presi- said that the programmes the existing polling booth interests of voters. The
dent, and Former Min- and policies of the BJP-led No.73 from Khayarian in delegation has assured
ister, Aijaz Ahmed Khan NDA government under Jammu West to another the people to take up their
has expressed his commit- rance and injustice with lowing their disengage- Prime Minister, Naren- locality Trilokpur, which is demand with the authori-
ment that Gool-Gulabgarh the Gool – Gulabgarh ment with the railways. dra Modi, has changed far away from the locality. ties.
should be granted District which remained sidelined The disengagement the lives of the people of JKPCC Senior Vice Presi- The party has taken
status for its overall devel- regarding the demand of has been reported in Jammu and Kashmir, who dent and Chief Spokesper- up the demand with the
opment of the rural belt. granting district status. Khari, Sangaldan, Banihal, had been discriminated the valley and the hilly and ‘jan Kalyan’ were son Mr. Ravinder Sharma Returning Officer and
As per the press release, He said that the Party Sumber and other areas and given step-motherly areas of Jammu region. written in Jammu and said that a delegation of written to him to restore
a worker’s meeting of the is committed to include where the railways have treatment by the previ- Vibodh Gupta said that Kashmir, like other parts Congress party led by PCC the polling both in the
Apni Party was organized the demand of district disengaged its workers ous dispensations of Con- the fate of the people of the country. Quoting Secretary Shri Sanjeev area like before in the
at Gool under the leader- status to the Gool – Gula- without providing them gress for decades together of Jammu and Kashmir one such achievement, Sharma (Panda) alongwith interest of residents of
ship of Aijaz Ahmed Khan. bgarh in its manifesto and alternative place of work- after independence of the changed with Narendra Vibodh said that over 25 congress leaders Vinay locality.
In this meeting, the it would come out with a ing. country. He said that the Modi assuming the chair of crore people across the
Party leaders and work- plan about the employ- “The J&K Govt must people in the erstwhile Prime Minister, as his gov- country, has been brought
ers held threadbare dis- ment policy to address look into the issue and state were always misled ernment took one historic out of poverty line by the Sajjad Shaheen demands
cussion regarding the the issues of the educated ensure that the disen- and given false promises and bold decision after Modi government. He
scheduled parliamentary unemployed youth. gaged workers can be for vote bank politics. The the other, which ensured appealed the people to improvement in dilapidated road
elections in Jammu and He also referred to the readjusted/reengaged Congress also misled the full integration of the state support and vote BJP to
Kashmir, particularly Gool – Sambar’s aspiration in the railways in their innocent people of Kash- with the rest of the country be part of the ‘Vikas’ yatra network in remote areas in Banihal
concerning the Udhampur and sought that it shall be other ongoing projects in mir and encouraged them by removing separate sym- of Jammu and Kashmir
constituency. declared as a full-fledged Jammu and Kashmir,” he to raise anti-national slo- bols of constitution and under PM Modi.
The leaders discussed political constituency to added. gans and get associated flag, paved way for treat- BJP Jammu district pres-
that the voting shall be address the developmen- He said that unemploy- with the proxy war raised ing all citizens equal in all ident Parmod Kapahi said
based on issues so that tal issues of the people by ment among the edu- by the neighbouring coun- matters and at all levels. that no one can stop the
development al and providing them opportu- cated people especially try to fulfil its nefarious He said that it would not wave in favour of the BJP
employment issues can nity to elect their repre- in Ramban has become a designs on Kashmir. The be wrong to claim that and that the Congress will
be redressed. sentative and adequate major issue for which the appeasement policy of the the Modi government has bite dust in the upcoming
While speaking on the Govt funds. Govt should have a plan. Congress, right from the wiped the tears of differ- Lok Sabha polls. The Con-
occasion, the Former Min- While expre ssing He however assured days of the friendship of ent sections of the society gress is going to pay heavy REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU various areas includ-
ister said that the voting dismay over the grow- the people that the Apni Nehru with Sheikh Abdul- here, which were agitating price for its wrong doings. Banihal, Mar 1 ing Pogal-Paristan, Neel,
on Udhampur parliamen- ing unemployment in Party will frame a policy lah, only nourished and for many years to get jus- The people of Jammu and Sumar, Sarachi, Bajmasta,
tary constituency shall be Ramban District, he said for the unemployed promoted a sense of sepa- tice but there was no one Kashmir have suffered a National Conference Chaka, Sarbagni, Bingara,
based on issues because that it was unfortunate youth in J&K so that they ratism, terrorism in the to care for them. lot during the Congress leader (NC) and District Kumbla, Gool, Sangaldan,
majority of the constituen- to learn that large num- can be provided employ- valley. It was due to the Vibodh Gupta, while times and are now ready to President Ramban, Mr. Batote, Gandhri, Rajgarh,
cy is rural and hilly areas. bers of workers including ment or opportunities of soft approach of the Con- highlighting the achieve- teach this party a lesson. Sajjad Shaheen, conduct- Maligam, Arimarg, Buzla
He however expressed skilled and unskilled have self-employment to make gress towards the terror- ments of Modi govern- BJP leaders Parveen ed an extensive two-day Senabati, and Tanka,
displeasure over the igno- become unemployed fol- them self-reliant. ism, which resulted into ment, said that from 2014 Kerni, Raman Sharma, tour to several villages in Sumar, Dardahi and other
the forced migration of to 2024, the ten years, Rakesh Sethi, Nidhi Mago- the Banihal constituency areas.
lakhs of Kashmiri Hindus have been splendid as new tra and Anu Gupta also to assess the issues faced Shaheen urged the
Congress stages protest against Tax Terrorism, and other minorities from chapters of real ‘Vikas’ addressed these meetings. by the local populace.
During his visits to
State administration, led
by the Lieutenant Gover-
says BJP senses defeat before LS polls A m ko te , Chapnari, nor, to address deficien-
BSP leaders tour Udhampur Bankoot, Thachi, and
Khari, Shaheen interacted
cies in healthcare and
education, emphasizing
defeat before the ensuing freezing accounts and with various people from the urgent need for infra-
segment, open Party Office at city
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Srinagar, Apr 1 Lok Sabha elections with imposing huge taxes won’t different segments of the structure improvement in
the result various agencies deter Congress Party from society who highlighted remote areas, as well as
Congress on Monday staged especially ED, IT have been fighting and campaigning problems such as drinking filling vacant positions and
strong protest demonstra- deputed to threaten and against the BJP’s wrong poli- REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU water scarcity and unre- ensuring adequate medi-
tions against Tax Terror- stop Opposition from cam- cies. BJP could not digest Udhampur, Apr 1 liable power supply, par- cal supplies in health facil-
ism unleashed against the paigning under the garb of the strength and popularity ticularly troubling during ities besides important in
principal opposition (INC) tax terrorism and various Congress party is enjoying A contingent of Bahujan Ramadan. the road network in the
by the IT, terming the move other undemocratic mea- given the people’s love and Samaj Party (BSP) leaders Shaheen emphasized entire district.
politically motivated and sures BJP is adopting out of affection, with the result, it comprising State presi- the dire condition of road Latter, Shaheen visited
fabricated aiming to stop fear and frustration, but the (BJP) is desperate enough dent, Darshan Rana, Dist connectivity, notably men- the residence of Alif Din
INC from campaigning Congress won’t stop, it will while having realized that President Mangal Dass, tioning the deteriorating Naik in Thachi, who was
after the BJP sensed defeat continue fighting against the day is not far when it Ranjeet Singh, Sunil. conditions of the Khari- injured in a recent heavy
before the ensuing Lok BJP’s autocracy and will (BJP) will be out of power, Majotra, Suresh Kumar, Mahu road , Banihal-Tha- windstorm, to inquire
Sabha elections. defeat it (BJP) in the elec- they said. Vijay Bansal, Gopal Kris- chi-Mangit road and Neel about his well-being.
The leaders and workers tions. JKPCC General Secretar- han, Sudesh Kumar Sham -Chamalwas road which He was accompanied by
raised slogans against Tax Speaking on the sidelines ies Waseem Ahmad Shalla, Lal and others took a tour exacerbate the locals' party Block President Ban-
terrorism unleashed by the of the protest, Congress Irfan Naqashbandi, DCC of the Disst Udhampur hardships. ihal and Khari, Haji Abdul
IT department against INC leaders blamed BJP for viti- Srinagar President Imtiyaz and opened a Party Office He particularly referred Ahad Shan, Mohammad
and termed it a deliberate ating political atmosphere Khan led the protest while at Udhampur City. for the cause of the poor gling for the basic ameni- to the frequent blockades Ashraf Naik, Office Sec-
move to stop Congress Party in the country for the lust other senior leaders includ- The leaders held and downtrodden people ties. of the Nachlana-Khari- retary Abdul Gani Wani,
from campaigning during of power, but the Congress ing frontal organizations meetings with people at and the time has come Rana appealed to the Mahu road due to a sink- Youth Block President
the ensuing Lok Sabha Elec- is strong enough to defeat also participated. various places of Disst where people should people to support BSP ing portion at Hirnihal in Shabir Ahmed Naik,
tions. They also displayed the war against democracy, Later, JKPCC Senior Vice Udhampur and apprised realize the importance of and vote in favour of Khari Tehsil, expressing Tehsil Block Vice Presi-
play cards demonstrat- adding that BJP Govt has President Mohd Anwar Bhat the people about the poli- their vote and bring the their candidates so that concern over the lack dents Mohd Anwar Naik
ing their anger against the have deputed Agencies to also joined the protest and cies and programmes of party in the power so that the party may become a of substantial efforts to and Abdul Rashid Sheikh
coercion, vendetta poli- strangulate the strong and briefed the media about the the party. they may be able to fight major factor in the bal- repair it. besides Mohd Yousaf
tics against the opposition genuine voices, but that will BJP’s coercion, diversionary Darshan Rana while their cause vigorously in ance of power or able to He said that Com- Ganai, Mohd Hanif Naik,
especially Congress and not stop its (BJP’s) defeat in tactics and vendetta politics speaking at various meet- the Parliament. form the next Govern- plaints regarding non- Mohammad Hussain Naik,
leaders of INDIA alliance. the elections. unleashed against the oppo- ings, said that BSP is the The people of this con- ment and redress the real functional utility services Naseer Ahmed, Muzaffar
They said BJP has sensed They further said that sition. only party which fights stituency are still strug- problems of the people. were also received from Ahmed Naik, and others.

Modi's vision is to develop India, opposition stands with corrupt: Suri Youth delegation meets Tehsildar
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JAMMU, Apr 1
regional parties have
come on a single plat-
India progressed on
all fronts and strength-
settled and would have
continued to affect India
Bani, advocates for ST Status
form against Narendra ened its borders, the like a chronic disease. Con-
“For a developed India, Modi, which estab- country remained safe trarily, Narendra Modi and REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
wherein poverty is done lishes their hatred for and became capable his team of able adminis- BANI, APR 1
away with, youth have the individual who is to deal with any chal- trators not only solved this
enormous opportunities, having a clean image, lenge coming from the complex puzzle but also The youth delegation of
women are empowered, is taking India to new enemies. In a coun- gave people their rights Bani had a productive
farmers are progressing heights and enjoys a try where earlier only and empowered women. meeting with the Tehsildar
and corruption is eradi- good reputation around small fish were caught Seeking votes for Dr Bani, where they explored
cated completely, there is the globe for being a in net and influentials Jitendra Singh and Jugal various aspects of the
a dire need of re-electing decision-taking Prime escaped the arrest for Kishore Sharma, Raman newly revised guidelines
the Bharatiya Janata Party Minister. The opposi- their misdeeds, today Suri said that the time has for the inclusion of Pahadi
(BJP) and that too with tion is clueless, is trying rich and powerful are come to strengthen the people in the Scheduled
400+ seats in the upcom- to save the corrupt and also behind the bars hands of Narendra Modi Tribe (ST) category. The
ing Lok Sabha elections. is just targeting an indi- for their wrongdoings. by electing these leaders meeting aimed to address
This result will strengthen vidual as they do not have new laws which are very Ironically, the entire oppo- to the Lok Sabha. He said, the eligibility criteria for
the hands of Prime Minis- any agenda which is aimed important for the country sition is standing behind each and every vote counts ST status and its applica-
ter Narendra Modi and his at helping people or taking and its progress. Having the corrupt and instead and so do the seats. This tion process, specifically individuals based on their guage. The unique culture
team, which in turn will Bharat to a level where the abrogated Article 370 or of seeking action against is why every eligible voter related to the Pahari lan- Pahari language and the and distinctive way of life
lead India to a new height world recognizes its might brought in laws which are them, it is seeking their must go to the polling sta- guage and the geographi- geographical context of in Bani further substanti-
of progress and prosper- and capability in every equally beneficial for the release. tion on the day of election cal location of the Pahadi the Pahari area in Bani. ate the community's claim
ity.” This was stated by field. entire nation, BJP has now This is the new Bharat, and exercise her/his right area. During the meeting, the for ST Status.
BJP J&K Executive Member The BJP leader said decided to work for the where Narendra Modi by to vote, so that good turn- Understanding the sig- youth delegation formally The youth delegation
Raman Suri, who added that each and every Lok empowerment of women, his ability has exposed the out and a vote in favour nificance of this matter, the applied online for the ST of Bani expressed their
that the past ten years’ Sabha seat, be it that of youth, farmers and, also corrupt and brought them of BJP could complete the youth of Bani expressed Status, firmly request- gratitude to the Tehsildar
governance was just a Kathua-Udhampur or strengthen our military on one platform from desired or magic number their concerns and aspi- ing the Tehsildar Bani to Bani for attentively listen-
model and the real game Jammu-Poonch where Dr might. where they are showing of 400+. This will prepare rations to the Tehsildar consider granting the ST ing to their concerns and
of building a strong nation Jitendra Singh and Jugal Raman Suri said that their true colours to the ground for the next era of Bani. The delegation high- Status in their favor. They engaging in a meaningful
is going to begin from here Kishore Sharma are con- during the past ten years, entire nation. Jammu and progress of mighty Bharat lighted that, in accordance emphasized that Bani is and constructive dialogue.
onwards. testing respectively is hostile neighbours got a Kashmir, according to the in every field, be that infra- with the new guidelines, indisputably recognized They also expressed their
Raman Suri said, the important as 400+ seats clear message that ter- opposition leaders, was structure, foreign policy, the Tehsildar Bani holds as a Pahari area, with its confidence in the fairness
entire opposition includ- will empower Narendra rorism and talks cannot a complex issue which space technology, health, the authority to issue the inhabitants predominantly and impartiality of the
ing Congress and other Modi government to bring go together. The way would have never been agriculture, or education. ST status to deserving speaking the Pahari lan- decision-making process.
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EDITORIAL Sustainable agriculture with nano-fertilisers

Uttam Gupta tics chain, particularly the is absorbed by the plant) 500-ml bottle of nano-urea drastic reduction in subsidy urea. Even at this level, urea

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transport and storage infra- is over 80 per cent against to farmers for Rs 240 with- @ Rs 2410 per 45 kg bag, the import (currently estimated

Bolstering
ecently, the Union structure. Nano-urea is urea around 40 per cent for out any subsidy support. In subsidy on import of a ton at 6.4 million tonnes during
Minister for Chemi- in the form of a nanoparticle conventional stuff. Further- contrast, the cost of supply- of conventional urea comes 2023-24) would be elimi-
cals and Fertilisers containing nitrogen particles more, nano urea increases ing equivalent conventional to Rs 53,550 (2410x22.22 nated. Not just that, for the

India's military
Mansukh Mandaviya stated of 20-50 nanometres (nm) crop yield by 3-16 percent. urea in a 45 kg bag, is over being the number of bags in balance of 10 million tons
“Consumption of urea this in size. Likewise, nano- Likewise, nano-DAP can eleven times at around Rs a ton). On 2.5 million tons, it coming from nano-urea,
fiscal is likely to be 8 percent DAP consists of particles of deliver gains in efficiency of 2650 (while, this figure is for would have been around Rs the requirement of natural

capabilities
less than in FY 2022-23 due polymer-encapsulated DAP use and increase in yield. imported urea, even for urea 13,400 crore. Since this has gas or NG - the raw material
to the use of its liquid nano that are less than 100 nm. Furthermore, unlike the produced domestically, the been replaced by nano-urea for urea production - will be
variant. Because of this and Nano-urea provides nitro- use of conventional urea cost is substantially higher which doesn’t require any ‘drastically’ pruned.
higher domestic produc- gen or ‘N’ to plants in liquid which raises environmental and varies from unit to unit), subsidy support, the entire Taking around 600 cubic

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tion, import of urea, the soil form as an alternative to concerns, including nitrate the Government has to give amount of Rs 13,400 crore is metres of NG needed for a
he recent introduction of Apache heli- nutrient that accounts for conventional urea which is leaching, global warming, a subsidy of Rs 2410 to make saved. Likewise, there would tonne of urea, if 10 million
copters into the Indian Army's arsenal 70 per cent of the fertiliser mostly supplied as prill (it is ozone layer depletion, and available to the farmer at the be savings in subsidy to the tonnes come from conven-
signals a transformative leap in the subsidy bill, declined more a small diameter, spherical groundwater pollution, the same price of Rs 240. extent conventional DAP is tional stuff, the NG require-
country's defense capabilities, particularly than a fifth on year in 2023. white solid). Likewise, nano- use of nano-urea causes less In the case of DAP, IFFCO/ replaced by nano-DAP. ment would be 6000 million
in the western sector. With its unparalleled Further spread of nano urea DAP supplies both ‘N’ and soil, water and air pollution. NBRC claims, a 500-ml bottle Meanwhile, the Govern- cubic metres (600x10). If,
consumption and the start phosphate or ‘P’ nutrients According to a study, two of nano-DAP is equivalent to ment has plans to boost instead it comes from nano-
ability to navigate diverse weather and ter- of a new large urea plant to plants in liquid form as an foliar sprays of nano-urea a 50-kg bag of conventional production of nano urea urea, given the efficiency dif-
rain conditions, the Apache AH-64E helicop- (Talcher in Odisha) by Sep- alternative to conventional curtailed nitrogen load by 25 DAP. While the former can to around 440 million bot- ference of 1000 times, the
ters, manufactured by Boeing, are poised to tember 2023 would lead to DAP. per cent, besides reducing be delivered to farmers for tles during 2024-25. This requirement will be a mere
elevate India's operational reach and aerial elimination of imports in The beauty of nano-fer- the greenhouse gas (GHG) Rs 600 without any subsidy is equivalent to 20 million 6 million cubic meters. This
two-three years”. tiliser lies in its ultra-small emission from 164.2 to 416.5 support, the cost of supply- tonnes of conventional urea would lead to huge savings
strike capabilities to unprecedented heights. The Minister’s statement size and high surface area kg CO2-eq ha-1 under differ- ing the latter is nearly seven or around 60 per cent of in the import of gas (cur-
The establishment of the first medium points towards unprece- (10,000 times over 1 mm ent crops. times at Rs 4000. With a sub- its total current consump- rently, India imports 50 per
lift attack helicopter squadron within the dented possibilities offered urea prill), which enable A more startling claim sidy of Rs 2,650, the price tion (2023-24). One won- cent of its NG needs; even
Southern Command region on March 15, by nano-fertilisers (apart easy absorption by plant made by IFFCO/NBRC is that of conventional DAP to the ders whether substitution for domestic urea produc-
from nano-urea, the indus- leaves. These particles enter a 500-ml bottle of nano-urea farmer comes to Rs 1,350 to that extent is technically tion, one-third of the total
equipped with state-of-the-art Apache heli-
try has also launched nano- the plant through cuticular is equivalent to a 45-kg bag which is more than double feasible. Normally, urea is requirement is met from
copters, marks a pivotal moment in India's DAP; besides other fertiliser pores, or stomata, and then of conventional urea. The the price of an equivalent applied in two dosages: one, imported LNG).
defense strategy. The induction of these cut- types in nano form such as penetrate the cell mem- latter contains 46 per cent N 500-ml bottle of nano-DAP. basal application being even Drastic reduction in load
ting-edge helicopters into the Southern Com- nano-potash, nano-zinc, branes through endocytosis. nutrient, or 20 kg (45×0.46) According to Mansukh spreading of solid fertilisers on infrastructure will be a
mand region is part of a larger procurement nano-boron, etc are being Once inside the cell, these whereas the former contains Mandaviya, India will pro- over the entire field before or bonus. Imagine the impact
developed) in terms of not release nutrients slowly and 4 per cent N, or 20 grammes duce about 55 million bottles at sowing or planting; two, of handling, moving, stor-
plan, with a total of six Apache helicopters just a substantial reduction ensure full absorption by (500x.04). Yet, the two are of nano-urea during FY 2023- top dressing which involves ing and delivering a 500- ml
scheduled for delivery in two phases over the in fertiliser subsidy but also eliminating waste that nor- considered to be equiva- 24 thus replacing 2.5 million applying fertiliser directly to bottle of nano-urea vis-à-vis
upcoming months. reducing imbalance in fertil- mally happens with conven- lent by the innovator. Put tons of conventional urea. the leaves as opposed to in a bag of conventional urea
What sets the Apache helicopters apart iser use, preventing deterio- tional means. simply, this means that urea At one level, it will help in the soil. Nano-urea is meant containing 45,000 grammes
ration in soil health and help The innovator namely in nano-form with a mere 20 trimming excess consump- to replace conventional urea of material. Ditto the impact
are their advanced features and weaponry achieve the environment- the Nano Biotechnology grammes can achieve what tion of urea thereby reduc- only in top dressing even as of carrying a 500-ml bottle
systems. From anti-tank guided missiles to related goals. Additional Research Centre (NBRC) of conventional urea does with ing the imbalance in fertil- basal application is entirely of nano-DAP vis-à-vis a bag
air-to-air missiles, rockets, and gun systems, benefits will accrue by way of the Indian Farmers Fertiliser 20 kg-a gap of 1000 times in iser use (currently, the NPK in solid form. of conventional DAP con-
these helicopters are equipped with a formi- savings in foreign exchange Cooperative (IFFCO) claims efficiency. use ratio is 6.7:2.4:1 against Scientists recommend taining 50,000 grammes of
outgo, reduction in current the efficiency of nano urea It is this monumental dif- the desired 4:2:1) thereby that 50 percent of the appli- material.
dable arsenal capable of confronting a wide
account deficit (CAD) and (a measure of how much ference in efficiency that improving soil health, at cation or around 16.5 million (The writer is a policy
range of threats. Additionally, their modern reduced stress on the logis- of the ‘N’ supplied from it enables IFFCO to deliver a another, it will bring about a tonnes, come from nano- analyst, views are personal)
electronic warfare systems enhance their

Empowering India’s tribal communities

adaptability in network-centric aerial warfare
scenarios, providing the Indian Army with a
distinct advantage on the battlefield.
Moreover, the Apache helicopters are T V Kattimani livelihood practices such as many facing displacement port mechanisms. ment practices are critical for model, implemented in tribal-

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equipped with radar technology that enables agriculture, hunting, and due to development proj- safeguarding the livelihoods dominated regions of Andhra
them to detect and engage targets even in the n recent years, India has gathering. ects, natural calamities, and Initiatives and Interventions: and cultural heritage of tribal Pradesh, focuses on holistic
made significant strides Challenges faced: Despite encroachment by mainstream Efforts to improve access communities. Land titling development interventions,
most adverse conditions and forested areas. in various sectors, rang- efforts to improve access to society. Violations of consti- to quality education and voca- initiatives, community forest including education, health-
This capability significantly enhances India's ing from space exploration to education, tribal communities tutional safeguards meant to tional training programmes rights, and alternative liveli- care, infrastructure, and live-
ability to conduct precision strikes and coun- technological advancements. continue to face challenges in protect tribal lands, such as can enhance the employabil- hood options can empower lihood promotion. Through
ter emerging threats effectively. However, amidst this prog- achieving educational parity. the Panchayats (Extension to ity and socio-economic status tribal communities to assert targeted interventions such
ress, the indigenous tribal The literacy rate among tribal Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), of tribal youth. Initiatives such their rights and achieve eco- as skill development pro-
India's acquisition of the Apache helicop-
communities of the country populations stands at a con- further exacerbate their vul- as residential schools, scholar- nomic self-reliance. grammes, healthcare camps,
ters not only strengthens its defense capabili- continue to grapple with cerning 59 per cent, signifi- nerability. ships, and skill development Supporting tribal entre- and infrastructure projects,
ties but also positions the country as the 16th numerous challenges that cantly lower than the national Limited access to markets, schemes play a crucial role preneurship and facilitating ITDAs have made significant
nation to incorporate this stealthy and ver- hinder their development average. Factors such as inad- credit facilities, and technol- in bridging the education gap market linkages can unlock strides in improving the well-
satile machine into its military arsenal. This and well-being. This article equate infrastructure, teacher ogy impedes the economic and equipping tribal commu- the economic potential of being and livelihoods of tribal
delves into the multifaceted shortages, and cultural bar- development of tribal com- nities with the necessary skills tribal communities. Initia- communities.
milestone underscores India's commitment issues faced by tribal popu- riers contribute to this edu- munities, perpetuating cycles for sustainable livelihoods. tives such as tribal coopera- The Tribal Entrepre-
to modernizing its armed forces and staying lations in India, highlighting cational deficit, perpetuating of poverty and dependency. Investments in healthcare tives, marketing networks, neurship Development Pro-
at the forefront of military innovation. the urgent need for concerted cycles of poverty . Despite possessing valuable infrastructure, mobile medi- and entrepreneurship devel- gramme in Odisha aims to
The introduction of Apache helicopters efforts to address their needs Tribal communities experi- skills in areas such as agricul- cal units, and community opment programmes enable promote entrepreneurship
and bridge the existing socio- ence disproportionately high ture, handicrafts, and tradi- health workers can improve tribal artisans and farmers to among tribal youth by pro-
into the Indian Army's fleet is a testament to economic gaps. rates of malnutrition, with tional medicine, tribal arti- access to essential health- access markets and achieve viding training, mentoring,
the country's strategic foresight and commit- Tribal communities, often 39.5 per cent of individuals sans often struggle to access care services in remote tribal fair prices for their products. and financial support for
ment to enhancing its defense capabilities. referred to as Adivasis, con- suffering from nutritional markets and receive fair com- areas. Awareness campaigns, Social Inclusion: Promot- business startups. Through
In an increasingly complex security envi- stitute a significant portion deficiencies, according to pensation for their products. preventive healthcare initia- ing social cohesion, cultural initiatives such as entrepre-
of India’s population, with the National Family Health Tribal communities fre- tives, and capacity-building diversity, and gender equality neurship awareness camps,
ronment, characterized by evolving threats
approximately 10 crore indi- Survey. Additionally, dis- quently face discrimination programmes for healthcare within tribal communities are skill development workshops,
and challenges, the Apache helicopters offer viduals spread across various eases such as Sickle Cell Dis- and exploitation, both within professionals are essential essential for addressing social and access to credit facilities,
a critical advantage in safeguarding India's states. Despite their diverse ease (SCD) and thalassemia their communities and in for addressing the prevalent discrimination and exploita- the programme has empow-
territorial integrity and national security cultures, languages, and tra- are prevalent among tribal interactions with mainstream health challenges among tion. Community organisa- ered tribal entrepreneurs to
ditions, these communities populations, highlighting the society. Issues such as human tribal populations. tions, self-help groups, and launch successful businesses
interests.
share common experiences inadequate healthcare infra- trafficking, wrongful incar- Strengthening legal pro- advocacy efforts play a vital and contribute to local eco-
Furthermore, the deployment of Apache of marginalisation and socio- structure and access to medi- ceration, and forced displace- tections for tribal land rights, role in amplifying the voices nomic development.
helicopters in the western sector sends a economic disparities. Histori- cal facilities in tribal areas. ment underscore the vulner- ensuring participatory of tribal communities and (The writer is Vice-
clear message of deterrence to adversaries cally, they maintain a symbi- Land rights issues are a ability of tribal populations decision-making processes, advocating for their rights Chancellor at Central
and reinforces India's commitment to main- otic relationship with nature longstanding concern for and the urgent need for legal and promoting sustainable and dignity. Tribal University of Andhra
and relying on traditional tribal communities, with protections and social sup- natural resource manage- Case Studies: The ITDA Pradesh; views are personal)
taining peace and stability in the region. By
bolstering its aerial strike capabilities and
operational reach, India demonstrates its
readiness to respond decisively to any threat The quest for perfection: Imperfection and life’s beauty
or aggression, thereby contributing to region- SANJAY CHANDRA ment. perfect for the camera
al security and stability.

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A few years into my ser- – a sunrise or a sunset, a
In nutshell, the introduction of Apache boarded a flight recent- vice in the railways, I had tiger crossing your vehicle
helicopters into the Indian Army's inventory ly with my family from a short stint in the head- during a jungle safari, a
Phuket to Delhi. As we quarters as a junior offi- dolphin jumping into the
represents a significant milestone in the coun-
settled down in our seats, I cer. My boss developed a air and then diving back,
try's defense modernization efforts. With observed a newly married liking for my skills at draft- and so many other beauti-
their unmatched capabilities and advanced couple a few rows ahead ing and putting it on the ful wonders. I grudgingly
weaponry systems, these helicopters will of us. The wife handed a computer. A zeal to excel agree with her.
play a crucial role in enhancing India's oper- pillow from her handbag made me hand over the Graham Nash, English-
to the husband. It was not draft within a few hours American musician and
ational effectiveness and safeguarding its the couple that struck me; the first time. He proposed singer-songwriter, reminds
national interests in the western sector and it was the fact that the changes, which were also us, Life is not perfect.
beyond. As India continues to strengthen its lady had kept the item to incorporated by me in no It never will be. You just
defense capabilities, the Apache helicopters be used by her husband in time most enthusiastically. have to make the very best
her bag. The process of correcting of it, and you have to open
stand as a symbol of the country's resolve to I was relieved that my the drafts continued till your heart to what the
defend its sovereignty and secure a brighter two daughters had not wit- the deadline was upon was depriving him of his best – even a second best the computer, not appre- world can show you; and
future for its citizens. nessed the scene. There us, when the final version quest for perfection. would do. ciated by my better half. sometimes it’s terrifying,
would have been loud pro- ended up looking almost In later years, as I I am also fond of clicking She contradicts her and sometimes it’s incred-
testations of sexist or even like my first draft. It did not climbed up the profession- pictures during my trav- eye for perfection in this ibly beautiful, and I’ll take
patriarchal behaviour. The take me long to learn that al ladder, I found myself els, like so many others. department. Her logic both.
DISCLAIMER NOTICE same way that they protest procrastination was the guilty of the same eye for Advent of the social media, is that there are certain (The author is an electrical
“Refugee Message” does not take responsibility for about my wife packing my better option than going perfection, when dealing and a quest to share good things in nature which engineer with the Indian
the content of notices, advertisements given in this bags even after almost four through futile iterations. I with my subordinates. I photographs requires would long remain in your Railways and conducts
daily newspaper. The newspaper does not endorse the decades of married life – started handing over the had to remind myself of many repeat clicks for heart when viewed with classes in creative writing;
content. Readers are requested to verify authenticity for the simple reason that initial draft itself when the my own experiences, as that perfect picture. Thus, your eyes and not through views are personal)
themselves before acting on it. men are, or at least I am, deadline was almost upon also the fact that not all each of our travels have a lens. The moment may
not perfect in that depart- us. He was not happy – I situations merited the hundreds of pictures on pass you in trying to be

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Alpine Snow boarding Indian Athlete GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Prof R K Uppal honored with
Int'l Kalam Award for Education
Mehraj-ud-Din Khan secures Bronze at Jammu organized Oral Refugee Message Bureau

& Poster Presentation New Delhi, Apr 1

FIS VIA Stars Cup 2024 The evaluation board of

Kalam Education Uni-
versity, on the recom-
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU ported talented athletes mendations of the board
Jammu, April 1 likeMehraj-ud-Din Khan, directors and council of
Arif Khan, Zain Syed, and administrators by the
SBI General Insurance Faizan Ahmad Lone.SBI virtue of the authority
is delighted to extend General aims to create vested in them, Profes-
our warmest congratula- more such opportunities sor R. K. Uppal has been
tions to Mehraj-ud-Din for Indian athletes to excel nominated the presti-
Khan, for his exceptional on the international stage gious International Kalam
achievement of securing and inspire future genera- Award in the specialist
a third-place finish at the tions . genre of Education. Dr. the epitome of academic
FIS VIA Stars Cup 2024 Mr. Kishore Kumar Rajinder Kumar Uppal, a excellence, a beacon of
in Kopaonik, Serbia. His Poludasu, MD & CEO, SBI prolific writer, a Man of knowledge, and a guid-
achievement marks a sig- General Insurance said, Letters, a distinguished ing force in the realms
nificant milestone as the "We extend our heart- Professor of Emeritus, of banking and finance.
first Indian to claim an felt congratulations to an acclaimed academi- Throughout his illustri-
international snowboard- Mehraj-ud-Din Khanfor cian, research stalwart, ous career spanning over
ing medal, and we are his historic achievement and the more ingenious three decades, Professor
immensely proud to have at the FIS VIA Stars Cup REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU tation skills through this guide has won accolades Uppal has carved a niche
supported him on this 2024. His remarkable per- JAMMU, APR 1 activity. Worthy Principal not only in the academic for himself as a beacon of
remarkable journey. formance not only brings took keen interest in the field but also in the genre academic excellence, a
Mehraj-ud-Din Khan’s pride to our nation but GCW, Gandhi Nagar, various oral as well poster of research. Presently, harbinger of innovation,
stellar performance in the also embodies the spirit Jammu organized Oral & prestation and lauded the he is serving in the most and a catalyst for soci-
ongoing FIS VIA Stars Cup of excellence that we at Poster Presentation on efforts of students. exalted institution, Baba etal change. His research
2024 not only underscores SBI General Insurance are “Chemistry in Everyday Prof. Rakesh Singh, said Farid College of Manage- fervor and academic zeal
his exceptional talent but committed to nurturing. Life” in which Principal that, it was great learn- ment and Technology have culminated in a
also symbolizes the grow- Through our CSR initia- Prof. S.P. Saraswat was ing experience for the (Punjab), as a Professor- plethora of scholarly pub-
ing prominence of Indian tive, we aim to empower the Chief Guest for the B.Sc. Honours students , cum-Principal. He is lications, earning him the
athletes in winter sports individuals like Mehraj- students of B.Sc. Honours He further said that this also MTC Global Chair esteemed World Record
on the global stage. His ud-Din Khanto realize of Sem 6th. A total of 20 activity was organized Professor: Banking and for "Maximum Books
dedication, perseverance, their full potential and students of B.Sc. Honours by Department to create Finance. Dr. Uppal is also Written on Economics."
and unwavering commit- Indian to win medals in initiative, has partnered make a positive impact participated in the event. awareness about impor- Research Professor in the Beyond the realms of aca-
ment have propelled him two consecutive FIS snow- with Inspire Institute of in the world of sports. The competition was tance of chemistry in day Area of Finance at Indian demia, Professor Uppal's
to this historic moment, boarding races, showcas- Sport(IIS) to support the His success serves as an organized to raise aware- today life and to acquaint Institute of Finance, New scholarly contributions
inspiring aspiring athletes ing his consistency and Inspire Winter Sports inspiration to us all, and ness among students the students with various Delhi. Professor Rajinder have reverberated across
across the nation. prowess in the sport. Excellence Programme we look forward to con- regarding importance of presentation skills. Kumar Uppal stands national and interna-
In addition to securing SBI General Insurance, (IWSEP). Through this tinuing our support for chemistry in our day to Prof. Yash Paul , Prof. as an eminent figure, tional platforms, enrich-
the Bronze in Serbia, he through its Corporate partnership, SBI Gener- the growth of sports in day life . The event was Rabia Javed and Prof. revered for his profound ing academic discourse,
has now become the first Social Responsibility (CSR) alhas nurtured and sup- India." organised by Department Sunita were the jury mem- insights, relentless pur- fostering intellectual
of Chemistry. The organiz- bers for poster presenta- suit of excellence, and exchange, and shaping
ing committee comprised tion, while Prof. Yash Paul transformative impact. the contours of contem-
National College of Organisation of Awareness of Prof. Rakesh Singh ,
HOD Chemistry, Dr. Aran
, Prof. Upasana Andotra
and Prof. Rajni Khajuria
Dr. Uppal epitomizes porary scholarship.
lecture on ‘Infectious Diseases and
Education organized Sharma, Dr. Sham Lal and were the jury members
Agriculture’ by NSS SKUAST-Jammu Dr. Manmeet Kour. for the Oral presentation. Samba district open chess
Fresher cum Farewell party Prof. S.P. Sarswat appre- Kushi and Archna

REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU and role of young NSS

ciated the initiative taken
by Department of Chem-
of Semester 6th were
adjudged 1st, Ms. Khush- championship concludes
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU participants were given JAMMU, APR 1 volunteers to control istry, by organising Oral boo and Meenka of Sem
JAMMU, MAR 1 prizes. The highlight of diseases. Dr Parveen and Poster presentation 6th were adjudged 2nd
the event was miss fare- In continuation to Yograj gave an impres- for the benefit of students. and Ms. Kunika and Ms.
National College of Edu- well and miss fresher con- series of lectures, NSS sive lecture on the topic, He said that such events Ishika were adjudged 3rd.
cation organized Fresher test in which the students SKUAST-Jammu in col- ‘Infectious Diseases and provide best platform Dr. Manmeet Kour
cum Farewell party with walked the ramp grace- laboration with Health Agriculture’ and made to the students as they presented formal vote of
great pomp and show. fully and participated in Centre and under the the students aware learned various presen- thanks.
The day was a fiesta the games . The title of able guidance of the about various possible
devoted to the year spent Miss Fresher went to Isha Hon’ble Vice Chancellor causes and symptoms
together with friends Rajput while Miss Fare- SKUAST-Jammu Dr. B.N. of such diseases. A stu- Airtel announces special IPL
and teacher to reminisce well was declared Madhu Tripathi and Dean Stu- dent interaction ses-
joyous moments. The Sharma .It was the day dents Welfare Prof. Sud- sion was also organised Bonanza offers starting at INR 39 REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU overall championship 2nd
hall was festooned with filled with excitement, hakar Dwivedi, A sensi- in which students took SAMBA, APR 1 position went to Aarav
decoration, being a col- joy, music, enthusiasm, tization programme was active participation. The REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU out of data while stream- Gupta while Anurag Singh
orful affair, the farewell laughter and happiness. organised for NSS stu- programme was organ- Jammu, Apr 1 ing the matches. Samba district chess cham- got 3rd and S.P. Sharma
cum fresher bash rocked Finally students thanked dents of Faculty of Agri- ised by Dean Student’s For Airtel DTH users, pionship concluded here 4th . Aradhak paroch and
the day for all the party for organizing such a culture for prevention welfare and team of Cricket fever captivates Airtel Digital TV has asso- at LA - VEERAZ factory, Raman Gupta got 5th and
attendees. The eye catch- memorable fresher cum and control of Infectious NSS instructors of Fac- the nation once again as ciated with Star Sports to Village Khara Madana of 6th position.Aahana Gupta
ing moments were the farewell for them and said Diseases. On the occa- ulty of Agriculture and the biggest T20 league elevate viewer experience Samba district.Chief won best woman award
dance performances of we will cherish moments sion Dr. ParveenYograj, Health Centre. A large starts today. Airtel has during the ongoing IPL account officer of J&K while Suresh Raina won
the students. A grand for ever in our lives. Prin- Ex. Medical Superinten- no of students and unveiled special, limited- 2024 season. This asso- sports council Sh. Dilawar best veteran award. Under
fresher cum farewell cipal Dr. Manju Dwivedi dent of District Hospital staff attended the pro- period IPL Bonanza offers ciation enables bringing Singh was chief guest on 10 award went to Nidhir
party was organized for said my good wishes are Gandhi Nagar was the gramme. Those pres- for its users starting from Star Sports’ innovative the occasion who along- Nagar. Best U-15 went to
juniors and seniors today. with all the students . invited speaker. On the ent in the programme INR 39. For all prepaid 4K service on Airtel Digital with Ex Sarpanches Anil Tanmay Jamwal.
All the students were Er. Ajay Singh Jamwal outset Prof. Sudhakar includes Dr. Anil Gupta, customers, Airtel has TV, just in time for more Sharma and Darshana Devi Stuti Gupta conducted
decked up in colorful (Dean Administration) , Dwivedi welcomed the Medical officer, Dr Sub- revised its existing Unlim- immersive experience distributed cash prizes all the matches as per latest
sarees and catching acces- Mrs. Yashumati Jamwal , guest and faculty and hash C Kashyap NSS ited Data pack plans of for cricket fans this IPL worth Rs.25000/- among lnternational laws of chess
sories for the occasion. Mrs Neetu Sharma , Mrs. threw light on the risk Coordinator, Dr. Arvin- INR 49 and INR 99 to spe- season. winners and Tshirts among with Swiss system. Also
Numerous activities like Meenakshi Sharma , Mrs. of infectious disease in der Singh, Dr. Sushmita, cial two new packs at INR Users can now enjoy all the participants. present on the occasion
musical chairs, display Aneesha Jamwal , Mrs. agriculture particularly Dr. Balbir Dhotra and 39 and INR 79 respective- thrilling, uninterrupted Earlier local young Tal- were Baldev Raj and Atul
your talent, modeling and Arti verma , Mrs. Pooja in Indian context. He Dr. Rakesh Sharma NSS ly. The packs are custom- action of the TATA IPL ented singers Sukhdev Kumar Gupta president
shooting games etc. were gupta , Mrs kusum lata, also spoke on the signifi- programme Officers. ized for IPL 2024 to offer 2024 on their streaming and his sister of the village and working president of
included in the party to Mr. Abhinav Sharma and cance of the awareness The programme ended uninterrupted connectiv- device seamlessly with mesmerized audience with AJKCA. Event was spon-
make it more enjoyable others were present on about preventive mea- with vote of thanks by ity to Airtel cricket fans Airtel from March 22, beautiful Kawali. sored by J&K sports council
and interesting. Later the occasion. sures of such diseases Dr. Subhash C Kashyap. and ensure they don’t run 2024. Sumit Grover won the and LA- VEERAZ.

Dr Pawan Kotwal Chairs Meeting on GLOF Preparedness April Cool day celebrated at DPS Udhampur Police books 5
miscreants under
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU gies, ensuring a coordinat-
by plating sapling and marking the Public Safety Act
Leh, April 1 ed and resilient approach
towards mitigating GLOF beginning of the new academic session REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
BARAMULLA April 1
The Advisor to the Hon'ble risks in UT Ladakh.
Lieutenant Governor, UT The meeting was attend- REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Acting tough against anti-
Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal ed by the ADGP of Ladakh JAMMU, APR 1 national elements, Police
convened an important Police, UT Ladakh; the in Baramulla booked five
meeting on the prepared- Commissioner/Secretary April Cool Day under persons under Public
ness for Glacial Lake Out- of Forest Department, UT the theme for this year Safety Act after obtaining
burst Flow (GLOF) hazards Studies at the University of Kotwal directed the offi- Ladakh; the Commission- PARIVARTAN , Better , formal detention orders
in the Union Territory of Ladakh Dr Subrat Sharma cials in identifying vulner- er/Secretary of Planning greener future tomor- from competent authority.
Ladakh to discuss various presented an innovative abilities, enhancing early Department, UT Ladakh; row was successfully cel- The five accused per-
challenges and a way for- project aimed at revolu- warning systems, foster- the Secretary of DMRRR ebrated at DPS Udham- sons namely Asif Ali
ward with the concerned tionizing weather moni- ing community resilience, Department, UT Ladakh; pur to enhance the intel- Bhat son of Ali Moham-
officials and stakeholders, toring and space applica- sensitization, and mock the Deputy Commission- lectual, social, personal mad resident of Badipora
at the Civil Secretariat, tions in Ladakh, which drills against such natural er, Leh; Senior Superin- and emotional growth of Tangmarg, Mohammad
Leh. is a sophisticated system calamities. He empha- tendent of Police, Leh; the kids and also make was worthwhile mention- launched the Almanac for Yaqoob Bhat son of Gh
The meeting highlighted designed to address the sized the importance of Superintendent of Police, them climate-conscious ing here that celebrating this session on the theme Mohd resident of Tantray-
the need for comprehen- unique environmen- dedication to proactive UTDRF, UT Ladakh; the and global citizens. The 1st April as April cool day PARIVARTAN. The motive pora Palhallan, Waseem
sive strategies to mitigate tal challenges faced by measures, including rigor- Director of Indian Meteo- children planted vari- is an annual affair of the is to bring positive chang- Mehraj Farash @Waseem
the potential risks posed Ladakh. ous monitoring of glacial rological Department, ous saplings including school and year after year es to harmonize humans Farash son of Mehraj-ud-
by GLOF occurrences in The Dean explained lakes, infrastructure rein- UT Ladakh; Representa- Ashoka, Neem, Belpatra, DPSU is celebrating April with Mother nature for din resident of Khanpora,
UT Ladakh. The meeting on the role of auto- forcement, and public tive from Ladakh Univer- Tulsi, Herb plants, Fruit Cool Day . better tomorrow. The oath Bashir Ahmad Sualiah son
served as a platform for matic weather stations awareness campaigns. sity, UT Ladakh; EOC In- plants, etc. in and around The day became all of green tomorrow was of Late Ghulam Moham-
productive dialogue and in enhancing real-time Dr Pawan Kotwal charge, while the Deputy the school premises. The the more important as instituted by Head Mis- mad resident of Mohalla
collaborative decision- weather monitoring capa- expressed a comprehen- Commissioner, Kargil; idea was to transform Hon'ble Pro Vice Chair- tress Sr. Wing Ms Bhanvi Jadeed Baramulla & Bilal
making. The officials con- bilities across Ladakh. sive roadmap aimed at Senior Superintendent of the concept of 'Fool Day' man of the school, Dr. J. Sharma, the program was Ahmad Dar @Shakir son
tributed valuable insights These stations, equipped bolstering emergency Police, Kargil; Representa- into Cool Day where right C. Gupta Sir, Worthy MD coordinated by Chief CCA of Gh Nabi resident of
and reaffirmed their com- with cutting-edge sensors response mechanisms and tive from National Remote habits can be inculcated of the School, Mr. Vivek Coordinator Ms. Bhanvi Wussan Khoie Pattan have
mitment to safeguarding and data collection mecha- cooperation to effectively Sensing Centre (NRSC); in the young minds to Gupta Sir, Dynamic Direc- Sharma. The program was been booked under Public
Ladakh’s population and nisms, promise to provide address GLOF challenges. Representative from make them understand tor Academics, Ms. Suche- attended by Head Mistress Safety Act after obtaining
infrastructure from GLOF accurate and comprehen- The meeting concluded Indian Institute of Remote the importance of sus- ta Gupta mam along with Jr. Wing Ms Shivani Koul & formal detention orders
hazards. sive meteorological data. with a resolve to imple- Sensing (IIRS) joined the tainable development Virtuous Principal of the Chief Coordinator Sr. Wing from the competent
The Dean of Research The Advisor Dr Pawan ment the devised strate- meeting virtually. for future generations. It school Dr. Kunal Anand Ms. Sangeeta Nargotra. authority.
 08 REFUGEE MESSAGE jammu, APRIL 02, 2024 TUESDAY NEWS
Lt Governor releases publication Div Com Jammu reviews election Cong trying to
push country
on the life of Sant Mauni Baba preparedness in Ramban into darkness:
Amit Shah
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU uni
RAMBAN, APRIL 1 Jodhpur, Apr 1

Divisional Commissioner, Union Home Minister

Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, Amit Shah on Monday
today visited district accused the Congress-
Ramban and reviewed the led UPA of trying to push
progress of National High- the country into dark-
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Shri Manoj Sinha today shan Sant Mauni Baba ki way works in the district, ness during its rule and
JAMMU, APRIL 1 released the second edi- Punya Katha”, written by here at a meeting. said Prime Minister Nar-
tion of the publication Dr Abhishek Kumar Upad- At the outset, the endra Modi has worked
Lieutenant Governor titled “Prerna Srot: Vilak- hyay. Deputy Commissioner to make India a safe and
Ramban apprised the Div prosperous nation in the
Com about the status of last 10 years.
Lt Governor meets Young Innovator the works going on Nation-
al Highway in the district.
Addressing a public
meeting here, Shah said
The Div Com impressed Modi has worked to raise
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU on the authorities to The Divisional Com- reviewed the transport Ramban, Anuj Kumar, the flag of the Bharati-
JAMMU, APRIL 1 ensure smooth passage of missioner emphasized plan for polling staff, and SSP Traffic, NHW, ya Janata Party (BJP)
vehicles and traffic move- the importance of dili- mobilization of election Ramban, Rohit Baskotra, and the country in the
Lieutenant Governor Shri ment by deployment of gent work by Accounting machinery and secure the Divisional Com- world. People are now
Manoj Sinha today met ample men and machin- teams, Video Surveillance dispatch and reception missioner deliberated all geared up to make
young innovator Master ery on the National High- Teams, Flying Squad of EVMs in designated on security and traffic Modi the Prime Minister
Karman Singh, at Raj way stretch in the district. Teams, and Micro Expen- strong rooms post-poll. arrangements, issuing nec- of the country for the
Bhawan. The Lt Governor Meanwhile, the Div diture Observers to ensure He directed the officers essary directives to perti- third straight time. How-
congratulated the 15-year- Com also reviewed the adherence to election of NHAI, BRO, PWD and nent authorities. ever, Shah cautioned
old Karman Singh for arrangements and prepa- expenditure regulations PMGSY to ensure proper Additional Deput y the party workers that
his exceptional achieve- rations underway by the and guidelines laid out by maintenance of NH-44 and Commissioner, ACR, SP, for this to happen, they
ments in innovation and District Administration the Election Commission their respective roads for Dy. DEO, nodal officers would have to ensure
extended best wishes for for the impending General of India. smooth plying of traffic. and other stakeholders every voter goes out to
his future endeavours. Election Lok Sabha, 2024. The Div Com also In discussions with SSP attended the meeting. vote.

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Economic self-reliant... level. Highlighting the importance of creat- CS reviews admin's... deaths and 2,983 injuries. Instruments Act, 1881.
public sector banks along with many gover- ing a balance between inflation control and the disaster mitigation measures like on As of January 31, 2024, the current year has
nance-related reforms. Just the Insolvency and growth for any developing country, PM Modi ground demarcation of flood prone/ vulner- witnessed 398 road accidents, resulting in 55
Bankruptcy Code has resolved loans amount- expressed confidence that RBI can become a able zones and other disaster preparedness on fatalities and 486 injuries. Of these, the Jammu Court finds Lapses...
ing to 3.25 lakh rupees, the Prime Minister model for this and play a leadership role in the part of the divisional administrations, as was Division reported 284 road accidents, 38 fatali- of bank officials implicated in the scam.
pointed out. He also informed the country world, thereby supporting the entire global done during 2023. He called for demarcation ties, and 342 injuries, while the Kashmir Divi- Judge Parihar emphasized the need for impar-
that more than 27,000 applications involving south region. of safer zones for holding of langars and tent- sion reported 114 accidents, 17 fatalities, and tial and thorough investigation to rule out any
underlying defaults of more than Rs 9 lakh Noting that India is the most youthful nation ages for the pilgrims. 144 injuries. possibility of evidence fabrication.
crore were resolved even before admission in the world today, the Prime Minister touched Dulloo also assessed the works to be done This data was shared by the traffic head- Against this backdrop, the court ordered
under IBC. Gross NPAs of banks that stood at upon RBI playing a critical role in fulfilling by the Rural Development Department (RDD) quarters of Jammu and Kashmir in response further investigation into all three cases. The
11.25 percent in 2018 came down to below 3 the aspirations of the youth. He credited the along with Housing and Urban Development to an RTI application filed by activist Dr M M charge sheet was returned to the CBI Special
percent by September 2023. He said that the policies of the government in the opening up Department (HUDD) to ensure adequate Shuja. The RTI was submitted on February 2, Task Branch (Banking-Fraud Area), CBI Head-
problem of twin balance sheets is a problem of of new sectors in the country thereby creat- arrangements for sanitation during Yatra 2024, and the response was provided by the quarters, New Delhi, with instructions to take
the past. PM Modi complimented RBI for their ing numerous opportunities for the youth of 2024. These included installation of requi- department on March 9 of the same year. appropriate action in accordance with the law.
contribution to this transformation. today. He gave the example of the expansion of site number of toilets/baths with provision of An official from the traffic department said The background of the case involves alle-
Prime Minister Modi pointed out that even the green energy sectors and mentioned solar sufficient water supply, deploying sufficient efforts are constantly underway to mitigate gations against Raj Kumar Gupta, purport-
though the discussions related to the RBI energy, green hydrogen and ethanol blending. number of sanitation workers & supervisors, road accidents and the factors contributing edly the promoter of the accused companies.
are often limited to financial definitions and He also touched upon indigenously made 5G carrying out scientific disposal of waste etc. to them. Gupta and a representative of the complainant
complex terminologies, the work carried out technology and rising exports in the defence The Chief Secretary reviewed the measures “The department is dedicated to raising bank were alleged to have availed cash credit
at RBI directly makes an impact on the lives sector. Speaking about MSMEs becoming a to be taken by Health, Jal Shakti, PDD, Animal awareness about road safety rules and regula- limits from Punjab & Sind Bank. Subsequent
of common citizens. In the last 10 years, the backbone of India’s manufacturing sector, the Husbandry, FCS&CA, Transport, IMD and tions among the public. Initiatives are being investigations revealed transactions totaling Rs
Prime Minister said that the government has Prime Minister highlighted the implementa- Information departments in providing hassle- taken to enhance the safe movement of two- 91 crore involving Jhelum Industries, Jhelum
highlighted the connect between the central tion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme during free services to the pilgrims. He even enquired wheeler traffic through awareness campaigns Infra Project India Pvt. Ltd., and New Jammu
banks, banking systems and beneficiaries at the covid pandemic to support MSMEs. He from Telecom service providers and Disaster and strict enforcement measures, including Flour Mills. KNO
the last queue and gave the example of finan- stressed the RBI come up with out-of-the-box Management agencies about their prepared- issuing fines,” he said, adding that collabora-
cial inclusion of the poor. He mentioned that policies to ensure credit availability for the ness to make this year’s yatra successful. tion with various NGOs further strengthens
55 percent of the 52 crore Jan Dhan accounts youth associated with the new sectors. During the meeting, the Principal Secretary the efforts to ensure better road safety for Govt directs all tertiary...
in the country belong to women. He also men- Stressing the importance of innovation in to Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Mandeep Kumar everyone. KNO establish Control Rooms Inter-departmen-
tioned the impact of financial inclusion in the the 21st century, the Prime Minister asked to Bhandari, who is also CEO of the Shrine Board, tal consultation of in-door patients by con-
agriculture and fisheries sector where more be prepared for the proposals that will come threw light on different aspects and facilities sultants/faculty members of different depart-
than 7 crore farmers, fishermen and cattle with regard to cutting-edge technologies with being extended by the administration to the Govt announces holidays... ments and for other emergency contacts/con-
owners have access to PM Kisan Credit Cards teams and identification of personnel for the pilgrims during the yatra. and wages on the poll day. sultations within their respective institutions,”
providing a significant push to the rural econ- task. He asked the bankers and regulators to be He apprised the meeting of the best prac- According to the order, the polling day of it states further.
omy. Referring to the boost for the cooperative ready for the needs of new and traditional sec- tices to be emulated this year from Yatra, 2023. April 19 (Friday) will be a holiday in Udham- "These circular instructions shall be com-
sector in the past 10 years, the Prime Minister tors like space and tourism. He mentioned the He also informed about the new measures pur Parliamentary Constituency. In Jammu plied with in letter and spirit by all the doctors/
threw light on the importance of regulations of expert view that in the coming years, Ayodhya to be taken on part of the administration for Parliamentary Constituency, April 26 (Friday) consultants/faculty members without fail," it
the Reserve Bank of India regarding coopera- is going to become the biggest religious tour- making this annual pilgrimage smooth and will be observed as the holiday on account of reads further. KNO
tive banks. He also mentioned more than 1200 ism center in the world. successful. polling day.
crore monthly transactions via UPI making it a The Prime Minister credited the work done Similarly, for the Anantnag-Rajouri Parlia-
globally recognized platform. The Prime Min- by the government for financial inclusion and mentary Constituency, the polling day of May Udhampur Lok Sabha...
ister also touched upon the work being done digital payments which has created transpar- Security shouldn’t be... 07 (Tuesday) will be a holiday. For Srinagar of candidates reduced to 20, reflecting a
on Central Bank Digital Currency and said that ency in the financial capacity of small busi- yet….,” DGP Swain told reporters in reply Parliamentary Constituency, the polling day of consolidation in political participation. Inde-
the transformations of the past 10 years have nesses and street vendors. “This information to a query that the Home Minister Amit Shah May 13 (Monday) will be observed as a holiday. pendent candidates remained notable, com-
enabled the creation of a new banking system, must be used to financially empower them”, recently stated that the Centre was considering Likewise, the Baramulla Parliamentary Con- prising a significant portion of the contestants.
economy and currency experience. PM Modi stressed. revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers stituency will observe May 20 (Monday) as Despite fewer contenders, the electoral land-
The Prime Minister emphasized the impor- PM Modi also stressed increasing the eco- Act (AFSPA) and troop-reduction in J&K. The holiday on account of polling day. scape remained vibrant with diverse political
tance of clarity for the targets of the next 10 nomic self-reliance of India in the next 10 years J&K police chief, as per news agency, said that The government order also stated that a ideologies represented.
years. He pointed out the importance of keep- so that the impact of global issues is mitigated. police is working on a plan to create an atmo- person who is ordinarily resident of a constitu- 2024: In the forthcoming election, 12
ing an eye on the changes brought about by “Today, India is becoming the engine of global sphere where security shouldn’t be treated as ency and registered as an elector, serving and candidates are vying for parliamentary rep-
the cashless economy while promoting digital growth with 15 percent share in global GDP “a status symbol but a need-based affair.” The employed in an industrial undertaking or an resentation, marking a continuation of the
transactions. He also stressed the need for growth”, Shri Modi remarked. He emphasized DGP Swain was speaking to reporters at Police establishment located outside the constitu- trend of declining candidate numbers. Major
deepening financial inclusion and empower- the efforts to make Rupee more accessible Training School Kathua district of Jammu. ency including casual workers shall also be parties like Congress, BJP, and NC are field-
ment processes. and acceptable throughout the world. He also He said as far the reduction in security entitled to the benefit of a paid holiday on the ing their nominees, alongside independent
Stressing the diverse banking needs of a touched upon the rising trends of excessive resources is concerned that is because of day of poll. aspirants. While the number of candidates
large country like India, the Prime Minister economic expansion and increasing debt and change in the situation. “There is another It is further ordered that the above paid has decreased, the diversity of political rep-
underlined the need to improve ‘ease of doing pointed out the private sector debt of many aspect which is to give security to people and holidays shall also be observed in terms of resentation remains integral to Udhampur's
banking’ and provide tailor-made services as countries has doubled their GDP. Debt levels protected persons in a professional manner,” explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable democratic discourse. KNO
per the needs of the citizens. He underscored of many countries are also creating a nega- DGP said. “We are tyring to get connected to
the role of artificial intelligence and machine tive impact on the world, he said. The Prime the people and other stakeholders that police
learning. Minister suggested RBI conduct a study on this force is for them. We are trying to create an
He highlighted the role of RBI in speedy keeping in mind the prospects and potential atmosphere where we will ensure that through
and sustainable growth of the country. Noting of India's growth. technology, and other means give a proper
the achievement of RBI in infusing rule-based PM Modi underlined the importance of a security while cutting the size of persons
discipline and fiscally prudent policies in the strong Banking industry for providing required entrusted to protect people.”
banking sector, the Prime Minister also asked funding to the projects of the nation. He noted He said that police were working on a plan
for advance estimation of the needs of various the changes brought about by technologies like where securing homes and individuals would
sectors to take proactive steps while assuring AI and BlockChain and noted the importance no more be an issue.
the banks of government’s support. The Prime of cyber security in the growing digital bank- To a query about security arrangements for
Minister also mentioned inflation-controlling ing system. He asked the audience to think upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the DGP said that
measures like giving the right of inflation tar- about the required changes in the structure of top officials of the security grid are in touch
geting to the RBI and praised the performance the banking system in light of fin-tech innova- with the Centre to ensure safe and secure envi-
of the Monetary Policy Committee in this tion as new financing, operating and business ronment for the polls, upcoming rallies and
regard. Steps like active price monitoring and models will be needed. “Meeting the credit candidates in fray.
fiscal consolidation kept inflation at a moder- needs of global champions to street vendors, About the women participation in police,
ate level even during difficult times of Corona. of the cutting edge sectors to traditional ones he said that there is a strong need to increase
“Nobody can stop a country from progress- is critical for Viksit Bharat and RBI is the appro- the women number in police. “At present
ing if its priorities are clear”, the Prime Min- priate body for the holistic appreciation of the women contribute only 6 per cent to police
ister emphasized. He gave the example of the banking vision of Viksit Bharat”, the Prime family. Today, 922 women constables joined
government giving heed to financial prudence Minister concluded. as well. As far the expansion of force, that’s a
and prioritizing the lives of common citizens Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh government decision. We will request the gov-
during the covid pandemic which led to the Bains, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri ernment in future as per our need and require-
poor and middle class emerging out of the Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri ment to expand the force,” he said. KNO
adversity and giving momentum to the coun- Devendra Fadanvis and Shri Ajit Pawar, Union
try’s growth today. “The Indian economy is Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman,
creating new records at a time when many Ministers of State for Finance Shri Bhagwat Roads or Death traps... DIP/J-8/24
countries in the world are still trying to recover Kishanrao Karad and Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, In 2023, the Jammu division reported Date: 1-4-24
from the economic shock of the pandemic”, and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das were pres- 3,943 road accidents, resulting in 598 fatali-
the Prime Minister said. He underlined the role ent on the occasion. ties and 5,486 injuries, and the Kashmir divi-
of RBI in taking India’s successes to the global sion recorded 2,355 accidents, leading to 295
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“Electoral Bonds” monuments of BJP corruption: AAP NCC and NSS units of GDC Protest against hiked prices of
Udhampur organises Voter school books and violations of
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU country & the BJP is trying Awareness Campaign under SVEEP
JAMMU, APR 1 to eliminate the opposition
Parties.
educational policies
In a meeting organized They further expressed
by Adv. Dalvinder Kumar great surprise & concern
Bhagat , Sr. AAP leader over continuous & orga-
yesterday on 31st March, nized attack on small trad-
2024, in Marh Assembly ers, farmers, laborers’, un-
Constituency, several Join employed youths, workers
AAP in presence of Sr. AAP etc by the ruling dispensa-
leaders S/Sh. Romesh Lal tion encouraging by Cor-
Bhagat, Adv.Arvind Ban- porate Houses by way of
dral, Adv. Dalvinder Kumar political life for turning it data available on the offi- selling them the property
Bhagat, Suresh Bhagat & WHITE through infamous cial website of the Election of the Nation earned by REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU three main reasons of
Ashni Matoo. Welcoming ELECTORAL BONDS, in Commission of India. The our National Heroes be it JAMMU, APR 1 voting. First, voting is a
new entrants into Party a joint statement issued BJP received the maximum Railways, Air Ports, High- right that many genera-
fold, the Sr. AAP leaders here have accused ED of amount via electoral bonds ways, LIC, BSNL, Banks, NCC cadets and NSS volun- tions have fought hard for. REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU as they are looting the par-
said that the AAP is serious arresting Delhi Chief Min- at 6986 crore between HAL, Hospitals, Refiner- teers of GDC Udhampur in Secondly, voting allows cit- JAMMU, APR 1 ents in broad day light.
to give a clean time tested ister, Arvind Kejriwal over April 12, 2019 & Feb 15, ies, privatizing so many collaboration with team izens to have their beliefs The order of the govern-
alternative to the elector- Aurobindo Pharma owner, 2024. The AAP leaders fur- profit earning public units. of District Election Offi- and issues represented in Hike in the prices of the ment is being violated as
ates of J&K-UT to get rid of Sarath Chandra Reddy’s ther said that as per social The AAP leaders said cer Udhampur organised government. Finally, every books for the new session it has been clearly stated
75 years misrule of corrup- statement and added media report 41 companies that people were smartly awareness programme voter matters in deciding for school students. The that no parents shall be
tion, nepotism, casteism & that Reddy, who turned facing probe by CBI, ED & befooled in 2014 & 2019 under the theme ‘ Right of the outcome of an elec- parents are advised to buy forced to buy books other
divisive politics of religion approver, had changed his the Income Tax depart- Parliamentary elections, casting Vote for the 1st time tion. The programme the books from the very than the NCERT books.
& region. They appeal statement under the pres- ments gave 2,471 crores to promising 2 crore jobs voters’. The programme ended with the shoot of a selected vendor of the He further stated that
to the general masses to sure of ED. They further the BJP through Electoral every year, removing cor- was organised under the promotion song by team book seller. as per the New Education
read between the lines said that Reddy’s compa- bonds and 1698 crore of it ruption, decriminalization patronship of Principal of District Election Officer The workers of DOGRA Policy children can only
and take a historical deci- ny and its two subsidiaries was donated after raids by of politics, lowering prices Prof.(Dr.) Romesh Kumar on the theme ‘Mera pehla FRONT & SHIV SENA be admitted at an certain
sion to throw away these had donated over Rs 50 these agencies. The gov- of Diesel, Petrol, domestic Gupta. The programme vote Desh ke Naam’. The under the leadership age but children of young-
spent forces in the coming crore to BJP through elec- ernment first conducted gas, sand, Bajri, stones, started with formal wel- song had a clear message of president Mr ASHOK er age are being admitted
Assembly elections as the toral bonds. The Electoral raids by these agencies making 100 smart cities, come address presented by to aware the young stu- GUPTA took out a rally in school by charging
poor & only poor people bond issue will gain much while running extortion running of Bullet trains, Dr. Revika Arora, coordina- dents of the right of casting against the hiked prices extra money which is a
of both Jammu & Kashmir more momentum than racket on the companies constructing 1 model vil- tor of the programme. In vote for the 1st time voters. of the school books as grieve violation of the
regions are the most suf- what it is today in social and later forced them to lage in each constituency her address, she apprised The faculty members who parents are forced to buy NEP.
fers. They also appealed media. Everybody now give election donations every year etc, they said the importance of casting expressed their views and book only from selected The party president
the Women & Youths to understands that it is not through electoral bonds. and added that enough vote and role of 1st time graced the occasion were book shops. demanded stern action
come forward and join & only the biggest scam in The government has is enough now and that voters in the electoral pro- Dr. Babu Lal Thakur, Dr. A team headed by Sh against the book sellers &
support AAP for a clean & India but it is the biggest looted the country under all the people can’t be cess. Baljeet Singh, an NSS Gurpreet Kour NSS PO, ASHOK GUPTA purchased private schools.
pro-people government scam in the world. Because the slogan that you give us befooled for all the time volunteer also presented Dr. Sanjeet Singh, NSS PO, a set of original books A copy of bill from Sah-
While hailing the his- of this issue, this govern- donation through electoral as the people have seen his views for casting 1st Prof. Vijay Kumar NCC of NCERT from Sahitya itya sangam which shows
torical verdict of Apex ment will, be severely pun- bonds and we will give you through the game of polar- vote with the aim “ Mera Officer, Dr. Jasmeet Kour, Sangam OF CLASS 9th for that a book set of class
Court banning electoral ished by the electorates. business. The AAP leaders ization, of all traditional Pehla vote Desh ke Naam”. Prof. Rajesh Singh Manhas, Rs 850. 9th costs Rs 850 is being
bands & there by apply- The BJP has remained the further said that an unde- Political Parties so called He said that vote is not only Dr. Anil Kumar Thapa, But on the contrary in attached.
ing a full stop against major beneficiary of the clared emergency like the savior of Hindus & a right , but also a respon- Dr. Sanjay Singh and Mr. Gandhi Nagar & Nai Basti The party people who
influx of black money into electoral bonds as per the situation has arisen in the Muslims. sibility as it is required for Shashi Sharma. More than a set of books for class 9th were present at the time
building a strong base for a 100 cadets and volunteers is being sold for Rs 3400 of protest were Ashish,
vibrant democracy. attended the programme. which clearly shows a Ganesh, Raju, Nirmal,
Commencement of New Academic Session at Maharaja Principal, Prof.(Dr.)
Romesh Kumar Gupta in
The programme was held
under the coordinatorship
mark up of 500%. This
is an extortion done by
Sunita, Satya, Subash,
abhishek and various
Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School Nagbani, Jammu his address highlighted of Dr. Revika Arora. some of the book sellers others were present.

REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Sheyphali Sharan takes charge Range Police HQs Jammu organizes
JAMMU, APR 1
as Principal Director General, Cricket Tournament in Jammu
April 1, 2024 marked
the commencement of Press Information Bureau
new session at Maharaja
Harisingh Agricultural REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
Collegiate School Nagba- NEW DELHI, APR 1
ni, Jammu. It was marked
by a series of traditional Mrs Sheyphali B. Sharan
rituals and ceremonies. has today assumed charge
Nearly 200 parents along as the Principal Director
with their wards were General, Press Informa-
present on this auspicious tion Bureau upon super-
occasion. annuation of Shri Manish
The program began Desai yesterday. Ms.
with the traditional gar- Sharan is an officer of the as Director in Ministry REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU dignitaries and general
landing of Maharaja’s 1990 batch of Indian Infor- of Health (Department JAMMU, APR 1 public from surrounding
statue by the Principal mation Service. of Traditional Systems of area were also present to
along with his team. instilling a sense of peace development of students. ciation for our Esteemed During an illustrious Medicine/AYUSH (2002- On 01.04.2024, Range boost the morale of the
Bhajan and Group song and prosperity among the He also emphasized on President DAVCMC Pad- career spanning over 2007)) and Ministry of Police Hqrs. Jammu players. Today total 02
was presented by the younger minds. DAV National Sports pro- amshree, Sh Punam Suri three decades, she has Finance (Department of organised Knock out matches were played.
school music department Principal, MHAC Nag- gram which is of signifi- Ji under whose guidance held cadre portfolios Economic Affairs 2013- Cricket Tournament In first Match Friends
as a part of the new ses- bani Mr Brij Mohan in his cant value as the certifi- and vision the school has of largely looking after 2017) besides working on under the Command Cricket Club Akhnoor
sions traditional start. It welcome address ensured cates earned through this been propelling towards media publicity work as cadre post of OSD (Infor- and Control of DIG JSK beat Royal Cricket Club
was followed by Hawan the best possible learning program greatly benefit greater heights of suc- Press Information Bureau mation Policy at Ministry Range, Dr. Sunil Gupta- Jammu by 94 runs and
ceremony which is a spiri- environment, highlighting the students in their pur- cess and achievement. He officer for Ministries such of Information and Broad- IPS under Civic Action Akshit Chadha declared
tual practice that involves the modern infrastruc- suit of higher education expressed his heartfelt as Finance, Ministry of casting, 2000-2002) as Programme 2023-24 at Man of the match for
the chanting of vedic man- ture, vast playgrounds, especially in various pro- gratitude to the parents Health and Family Wel- also as Director Adminis- Jammu University Crick- grabbing 05 wickets and
tras and the lighting of the pollution free green envi- fessional colleges. He also for reposing their faith in fare, Ministry of Informa- tration and Finance at et Ground, inaugurated scoring 35 runs and in
sacred fire. The aroma ronment, well equipped stressed upon the achieve- the Institute and motivat- tion and Broadcasting. LSTV, Lok Sabha Secre- by Chief Guest Staff offi- second match Dhanu
and the energy generated labs and classrooms, latest ments of our students in ed the students and staff She has also served as the tariat in 2007-2008. cer to DIG Jammu Sh. Cricket Club beat Maira
during the hawan cre- opening of Atal Tinkering various sports and co- to set a tone of enthusiasm Spokesperson for Election Upon assumption of Rajinder Singh Katoch Maindrian Cricket Club in
ated a serene and uplift- Lab (ATL) which will pro- curricular activities at for the upcoming academ- Commission of India. charge, Ms Sharan was SSP, and Guest of Honour a very close Match by 06
ing ambience, setting a vide a nurturing environ- National as well as Inter- ic session. The program In addition, she has welcomed by senior offi- SP South Jammu Sh. Ajay runs and Nitin declared
harmonious tone for the ment, fostering academic national Level. He con- concluded with the distri- worked on Central Staff- cials of Press Information Sharma, Dy.SP RPHQ Man of the match for
new academic session and excellence and holistic veyed his sincere appre- bution of Prasad. ing Scheme Deputations Bureau. Sh. Jatinder Singh, other scoring 61 runs.

J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted an Orientation Mumbai International Film Festival's Doc Film Bazaar
Programme for unit leaders and Tritiya Sopan camp Submission Deadline Extended till April 10
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Doc Film Bazaar consist of Open Pitch session as well in its rough-cut stage or just
JAMMU, APR 1 NEW DELHI, APR 1 Doc Co-Production Market as a dedicated space to have before the final edit and the
(Doc CPM), Doc View- One-to-One meetings with film should not have begun
Three Days Orienta- The Ministry of Informa- ing Room (Doc VR) and the producers, distributors with their post production
tion Programme for tion and Broadcasting has Doc Work-In-Progress Lab and financiers. The View- processes like DI or final
Unit Leaders and Tritiya announced the extension (Doc WIP) for which the ing Room (VR) is a platform sound design.
Sopan Camp for Scouts of the submission dates of filmmakers are invited to for filmmakers to showcase Speaking about the initia-
and Guides was held at projects for the first-ever submit their films. Doc Co- their documentary, shorts tive, Joint Secretary (Films)
Kud, Patnitop District Doc Film Bazaar which is Production Market (CPM) and animation film. It is a and MD, NFDC, Shri. Prithul
Udhampur. In both the being organised alongside is a platform exclusively restricted space where reg- Kumar said, "The main focus
programs 56 participants the 18th Mumbai Interna- designed to find artistic and istered delegates are grant- of Doc Film Bazaar is to pro-
from District Jammu, tional Film Festival (MIFF). financial support from the ed access to view a curated vide access to the opportu-
Samba and Udhampur The deadline, which was global film fraternity. It is a selection of the films and nities that showcase genu-
took active part. Both the rie, and enhancing skills tine chart. The Unit Lead- updates of Scouting and earlier March 31, 2024, has segment to facilitate part- this platform is ideal for ine and compelling stories
Programmes were con- among Unit Leaders. ers, Scouts and Guides Guiding while Scouts and been extended to April 10, nerships between filmmak- films seeking world sales, on an international scale.
ducted under the super- Through the Orientation found their respective Guides were able to know 2024 for the ease of submis- ers and potential producers distribution partners, co- This platform will help
vision of Mtr. Nasreen they not only enhance programme as the best the importance of Tritiya sion of projects by filmmak- or co-producers globally. It producers, finishing funds filmmakers gain valuable
Khan, State Secretary cum their leadership devel- opportunity to transform Sopan and they learned ers working in geographi- provides a platform for col- and screenings at film fes- insights into the current
Administrative Officer and opment but also help in their lives and boost their various things as per the cally remote areas of the laboration, co-productions tivals. trends, market demands,
other state Officials. Pro- instilling values like team- morale to bring in them- APRO II and III. country. and funding opportunities The Work-In-Progress distribution strategies and
grammes were conducted work, outdoor skills, and selves a sense of responsi- Orientation for Unit The Bazaar will be held for documentary and ani- Lab (WIP) is a closed door audience preferences. Doc
in a healthy and smooth community service. Con- bility enriched with special Leaders and Tritiya Sopan from 16th to 18th June 2024, mation film projects. lab for films in a rough-cut Film Bazaar will enable the
manner where Staff Mem- ducting such Orientation education and teaching Camp for Scouts and in Mumbai. The Doc Film Filmmakers can pitch stage where the selected selected projects to receive
bers gave their best to reflects a commitment to skills. The well qualified Guides was conducted Bazaar aims to be a first-of- their projects and explore project representatives get valuable feedback, insights
enhance the Scouting and the holistic development and skilled Staff members by Smt. Ranjana Gando- its-kind comprehensive plat- avenues for financial sup- mentorship, feedback and and suggestions from the
Guiding Knowledge of of the Unit Leader and made participants learn tra ALT (District Secre- form designed to promote port and collaboration an opportunity to interact industry experts and expe-
Unit Leaders, Scouts and contributes to building a various techniques to nur- tary), Smt. Manjeet Kour and support documentary, from both domestic and with industry professionals. rienced filmmakers, while
Guides. stronger community. ture their own knowledge ALT Joint State Training short films and animation international level. The The lab is open only to doc- giving them the much-
Orientation programs Each day camp began and experiences. Commissioner, Shri. K content showcasing talent selected projects from the umentary and animation needed opportunity to find
for unit leaders are essen- with prayer and flag hoist- Unit Leaders were also L Sharma Pre-ALT HQ. in filmmaking, production Doc Co-Production Market films above 30 minutes. The collaborators who can buy
tial for providing train- ing ceremony which was able to learn the new Commissioner along with and distribution. will get an opportunity to only criteria is that the film their films or help them to
ing, fostering camarade- followed by the daily rou- t r e n d s /p r o g r a m m e s / invited Staff members. The key segments of the pitch their project in an to be submitted should be complete the projects."
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Training on handling of EVMs, GDC Vijaypur hosts documentary 'Mera Pehla Vote, Desh
VVPATs for female staff of model screening on ‘Voting Awareness’ ke Liye’ campaign under
polling stations held at Doda REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
SVEEP held at GDC Ukhral
SAMBA, APRIL 1
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DODA, APRIL 1 NSS Unit (KHIDMAT)
of GDC Vijaypur today
A training session on the organized a screening of
handling of Electronic documentary on ‘Types of
Voting Machines (EVMs) Elections in India’ under
and Voter Verifiable the banner of Vote ka Parv
Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) Desh ka Garv and Mera deliberated upon how nized with the support of
machines was today Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye to India runs the world’s senior faculty members
organised for female staff students and faculty mem- biggest democratic elec- like Prof. Anita Jamwal
members of model poll- bers of the college. tions. The event was orga- (HOD Political Science),
ing stations here in the The documentary was nized under able guidance Prof. Mamta Kundal (HOD
DC office. a great inspiration for the of Dr. (Prof.) Vandana Commerce) and Dr. Anoop
The training aimed students as the students Gupta, Principal of the Bhagat (HOD Sociology). REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU awareness drive adorned
to ensure that female came to know about the college where she briefed The event was coordinated RAMBAN, APRIL 1 with vibrant paintings
staff members are well- related duties how to set up and test the importance of voting and the students about the by Prof. Poonam Kundan and impactful taglines like
equipped with knowl- The training was con- machines, how to trou- types of elections in India. fundamental rights and (HOD Environmental Sci- Government Degree Col- ‘Mera Pahela Vote Desh ka
edge and skills required ducted by District Level bleshoot common issues, NSS volunteers and other duties of the Indian Con- ences), Dr. Manoj Heer lege Ukhral has launched Liya’ and ‘Chunav ka parv
to effectively operate Master Trainers (DLMTs) and the importance of college students partici- stitution. The idea of this (HOD Dogri), Dr. Naseem a special campaign ‘Mera Desh ka Gaurav,’ serving
these machines during and Assistant Level Master maintaining the integrity pated in the documen- programme is to educate Chowdhary (NSS PO) and Pehla Vote, Desh ke Liye’ as visual reminders of
the upcoming Lok Sabha Trainers (ALMTs) who and security of the voting tary screening with great college students about the Prof. Meetu Sharma (HOD under the aegis of System- the power and responsi-
Elections-2024. provided full guidance process. The participants enthusiasm and zeal. importance of voting. She Geography). The event atic Voters’ Education and bility inherent in the act
District Election Officer, to participants in various also had the opportu- The documentary delib- further said that voting is was co-coordinated by Dr. Electoral Participation of voting. The event wit-
Harvinder Singh briefed facets of the electoral pro- nity to practice using the erated upon the purpose an important civic duty Priyanka Ganjoo, Dr. Rad- (SVEEP) program. nessed enthusiastic partic-
the staff about their sig- cess and operator EVM/ machines in a simulated to inculcate constitutional that can significantly hika Rasyal, Prof. Renuka Under the guidance ipation from students, fac-
nificant role in the elec- VVPAT. polling station environ- obligations and to encour- impact the future of our Kundal, Prof. Rakesh of District Election Offi- ulty, and staff members,
tion process and directed The training session ment. Chief Planning Offi- age staff and students to country. Kumar, Prof. Mazid Malik, cer Ramban, Baseer-Ul- including many first-time
them to take full benefit covered various topics cer Doda, Nodal Officer cast their vote. It also The event was orga- Dr. Gunjeet Mahiwal. Haq Chaudhary, and the voters.
of the training program related to the functioning Trainings Doda and other supervision of Nodal Offi- The College Principal,
and implement the same and maintenance of EVMs concerned were also pres- cer SVEEP (ACP), Ashfaq Prof. Iftikhar Hussain,
throughout their election and VVPATs, including ent at the event.
Provision of AMF reviewed in all Kanji, this endeavour aims
at instilling the signifi-
acting as the Chief Guest,
emphasized the institu-

polling booths of Doda District

cance of electoral partici- tion’s steadfast dedication
SVEEP program held at DEO Shopian pation among the youth.
In continuation to the
to nurture democratic
values and fostering civic
reviews
GHSS Boys Bhaderwah arrangements REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
drive, the College students
today spearheaded an
engagement among the
youth.
DODA, APRIL 1
for special
polling booths The District Administra-
tion Doda has geared up
SVEEP Cell Rajouri
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SHOPIAN, APRIL 01
the stakeholder depart-
ments to make provision
organizes voters awareness
The District Election Offi-
of electricity, washrooms
and cleanliness in poll- drive at GMHS Palma
cer (DEO) Shopian, Faz Lul ing Stations to meet the
Haseeb today reviewed the Assured Minimum Facili-
arrangements being made ties (AMF) prescribed by
for setting up Special Poll- the Election Commission
ing booths in the district in of India (ECI)
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU of District Election Officer a meeting with concerned Chief Education Officer,
DODA, APRIL 1 Doda, Harvinder Singh officers for the upcoming Parkash Lal Thapa, Nodal
in various government Lok Sabha Elections. Officer for AMF, under the
A Voters’ Awareness pro- schools in the district. It was intimated that direction of District Elec-
gramme under the Sys- The SVEEP activities dedicated and exclusive tion Officer, Harvinder REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU sions tailored to instil the
tematic Voters’ Education witnessed active participa- polling booths for ‘All- Singh has been tasked to ties in every polling sta- interacted with BLOs and RAJOURI, APRIL 1 young minds with a pro-
and Electoral Participa- tion from citizens of all age women’/PWD/youth man- meet the set standards. tion in the district. instructed them to make found sense of civic duty.
tion (SVEEP) initiative groups and backgrounds. aged and green polling sta- In this regard Chief Edu- The meeting was also sure basic arrangements To enhance voters’ aware- By nurturing this ethos,
was today organized at The program also uti- tions at specified locations cation Officer today held attended by District including Power Supply, ness and engagement, the the SVEEP Cell Rajouri
Government Higher Sec- lized digital platforms of the district shall be set a virtual meeting with Education Planning Offi- Washrooms with function- SVEEP (Systematic Voters' endeavors to empower
ondary School Boys Bhad- and social media chan- up. Booth level officers (BLOs) cer, Dr. Anis Ahmed and al taps as well as cleanli- Education and Electoral the forthcoming genera-
erwah here. nels to reach out to tech- Speaking on the occa- to take feedback about the 529 Booth Level Officers ness at every polling sta- Participation) Cell Rajouri tion of voters, fostering a
The awareness pro- savvy voters, ensuring sion, DEO directed the con- Assured Minimum Facili- through Zoom. The CEO tion well in time. today organized a compel- culture of informed and
gramme was aimed to comprehensive coverage cerned officers to ensure ling awareness drive at engaged citizenship.
raise awareness about the and engagement across that all basic facilities/ Government Model High This fervent commit-
voting-related activities all segments of society. Assured Minimum Facili- Series of activities under SVEEP held at Ramban School (GMHS) Palma, ment to engaging and
and promote electoral Additionally, interactive ties and other arrange- under the supervision of enlightening the youth
literacy among citizens, sessions and workshops ments vis a vis logistics and REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU ness and Welfare (AC-54), sivity and democratic District Election Officer, underscores the SVEEP
especially first-time voters were conducted in educa- other ancillary services are RAMBAN, APRIL 1 CDPO Ramban, Ravinder participation, ensuring Om Parkash Bhagat. Cell's unwavering dedi-
in run up to the upcoming tional institutions to edu- provided and kept in place Kour organized a camp that every segment of The event was man- cation to nurturing a
Lok Sabha Elections 2024. cate students about the for the voters on the poll- A series of activities were at Girls High School, society is empowered aged by Nodal Officer dynamic and participa-
Meanwhile, a pledge importance of electoral ing day. held today in Ramban Batote. The camp was to exercise their right to SVEEP, Prof. Mohammad tory democracy.
taking ceremony under participation and civic Every model polling District under Systemat- meticulously designed vote effectively. Speaking Iqbal Raina to enlighten The proceedings of the
SVEEP was also held. Dis- responsibility. Through station should be neat ic Voters’ Education and to engage and encour- on the occasion, Nodal and involve students in program were steered by
trict Election Authority initiatives like SVEEP, the and clean, DEO instructed Electoral Participation age new women voters, officer said that such the exercising of their Dr. Sajaad Mir, Lecturer,
in Doda has initiated an administration endeav- during the meeting. To (SVEEP) program. emphasizing their cru- initiatives play a pivotal voting rights and assum- with a comprehensive
extensive SVEEP Cam- ours to strengthen the greet voters and ensure In a proactive move cial role in the electoral role in strengthening the ing an active role in the presentation delivered by
paign Ahead of Lok Sabha foundation of democracy best possible participation towards enhancing process. democratic fabric of our democratic fabric. Prof (Dr.) Khalid Reyaz,
Elections. The SVEEP pro- by fostering a culture of of voters in the polling pro- female voting turnout This initiative under- nation and fostering a The event featured followed by a vote of
grammes were organized active citizenship and cess, these shall have an and participation, Nodal scores SVEEP team’s culture of active citizen- interactive sessions and thanks rendered by Prof.
under the able guidance voter engagement. attractive welcome gate. Officer, Women Aware- commitment to inclu- ship. thought-provoking discus- Manzoor Ahmed Dar.

Mega SVEEP event inspires voters Gulmarg to host Mega Voter

in border sub-division Hiranagar Awareness programme on 2nd April
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Hiranagar expressed opti- REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU aiming to encourage
KATHUA, APRIL 1 mism that such concerted BARAMULLA, APRIL 1 greater public engagement
efforts would resonate during the elections.
The District Election with every voter, igniting In preparation for the Notably, the Mega Voter
Office Kathua orchestrat- a fervent desire to actively Mega Voter Awareness Awareness programme in
ed a monumental SVEEP participate in the elector- event scheduled to be Gulmarg is part of a series
(Systematic Voters’ Educa- al process, which stands a held under the System- of impactful events includ-
tion and Electoral Partici- Adding artistic flair nificance of voter engage- testament to the vibrancy atic Voters' Education ing snow festival at Ladoo
pation) event today in the to the event, students ment in the democratic of Indian democracy. and Electoral Participa- Ladoora, Boat racing
Sports Stadium of Border from Girdhari Lal Dogra process. Nodal Officer SVEEP, tion (SVEEP) initiative at at Watlab, snow sport-
Sub Division Hiranagar, Memorial Degree College Addressing the gath- Neeraj Bhargav, CDPO world famous Ski-Resort, ing event at Tangmarg,
marking a significant Hiranagar captivated the ering, SDM Hiranagar Hiranagar Priya Laksh- Gulmarg, on 2nd April, Shikara Rally at Eco Park
stride towards fostering audience with a riveting emphasized the pivotal mi, Tehsildar Hiranagar the District Election Offi- among others, organized
voter awareness and par- nukkad natak, showcasing role of electoral sensitiza- Shreya Sharma, EO MC cer (DEO) Baramulla, by the district administra-
ticipation in the upcoming the importance of elector- tion in shaping the demo- Hiranagar Subhash Chan- Minga Sherpa today visit- tion Baramulla under the
Lok Sabha elections. al participation and civic cratic landscape. He reit- dra, ZPEO Yograj Sharma ed Gulmarg to finalize the SVEEP initiative, aimed to
The event commenced duty. erated the commitment of and other concerned offi- arrangements to ensure to enhance electoral lit- encourage them to par- promote awareness about
with a spectacular display The highlight of the educating voters, particu- cers were also present on the successful conduct of eracy and raise awareness ticipate in the upcoming the electoral process
of unity as students from event was the grand larly the youth, and ensur- the occasion. the event. about election procedures General Elections to Lok throughout the district.
KV Hiranagar crafted an SVEEP rally, featuring ing inclusivity for all seg- As Kathua gears up for During the visit, the DEO to empower voters, espe- Sabha 2024. The DEO was accom-
impressive human pat- participants from Poly- ments of society, includ- the Lok Sabha elections, conducted a thorough cially first-time voters, to The event will feature a panied by a team of offi-
tern echoing the resound- technic College, Degree ing women, persons with the resounding success review of the arrange- actively participate in the range of activities such as cers and officials during
ing slogan of ‘Kathua Vote College, and local school disabilities, and elderly. of the Mega SVEEP event ments and conducted on- electoral process. snow skiing, skating, snow the visit, including the
for Sure’, emblematic of students parading through He urged voters not to serves as a beacon of site inspections of several Minga Sherpa also held biking, snow cricket, and Chief Executive Officer,
the overarching SVEEP the bustling main market forgo the opportunity to hope, inspiring citizens to venues including Khilan a meeting with the officials more. Additionally, elec- GDA, SDM, Gulmarg, Dis-
campaign. This initiative areas of Hiranagar town. exercise their fundamen- embrace their democratic Marg, Kongdori, Afarwat and directed them to make tion officials will be con- trict Information Officer,
aimed to galvanize every The rally was ceremoni- tal right to vote and under- responsibility and uphold which is the highest peak all the possible arrange- ducting sessions, dissemi- Baramulla, ARTO Baram-
eligible voter to exercise ously flagged off by ARO scored their indispensable the principles of inclusiv- in Gulmarg, to ensure the ments to ensure maximum nating vital information ulla, Nodal Officer SVEEP,
their franchise in the Hiranagar Rakesh Kumar, role in fortifying the dem- ity, equality and participa- successful execution of the participation of the public about the significance of election officials, and
forthcoming elections. who underscored the sig- ocratic ethos. The ARO tory governance. mega event which aims especially young voters to participating in elections, others.
 NEWS jammu, APRIL 02, 2024 TUESDAY REFUGEE MESSAGE 11

Lok Sabha Elections 2024

DEO Srinagar holds meeting Mehandi Competition under SVEEP UT Media Nodal Officer
campaign organised at Kishtwar interacts with AROs,
with AROs, Nodal Officers Nodal Officers at Srinagar
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SRINAGAR, APRIL 1
In anticipation of the
District Election upcoming General Elec-
Officer(DEO) Srinagar, Dr. tions in the Udhampur
Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Parliamentary constitu-
Monday chaired a meet- ency, a vibrant initia-
ing of Assistant Returning tive under the SVEEP
Officers(AROs) and Elec- campaign unfolded in
tion Nodal Officers here Kishtwar district with the
in his Office Chamber to organization of a Mehandi
review the progress of competition.
preparation with regard Spearheaded by the REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU UT Media Nodal Offi-
to conduct of upcoming District Election Office SRINAGAR, APRIL 1 cer was given a detailed
Lok Sabha Elections-2024 of conducting a second voters, personnel on Poll (DEO), Dr. Devansh Yadav PowerPoint Presenta-
for 02-Srinagar Parliamen- Randomization of Polling Duty (EDC), migrant elec- and under the close super- UT Media Nodal Offi- tion regarding the SVEEP
tary Constituency in the Staff in Srinagar. tors, absent electors, etc so vision of Nodal Officer cer for General Elec- activities held in Srinagar
District. The DEO directed the that they cast their vote in SVEEP (Deputy District tions-2024, Sapna Kotwal district during 2023-24.
At the outset, the Dis- AROs and Officers of R&B, upcoming Lok Sabha Elec- Election Officer) Idrees (Secretary, J&K Advisory She was informed that
trict Election Officer PDD, PHE and others tion without any difficulty. Lone, the event witnessed by adorning their hands women's participation in Board for Development over 90 thousand eligible
reviewed Assembly Seg- concerned to work with The meeting was enthusiastic participation. with intricate designs and the electoral process. The of Pahari) today held an new voters were added
ment wise status of Elec- utmost coordination to attended by Nodal Offi- The Mehandi Compe- empowering messages. event served as a beacon interaction session with including over 25 thou-
tion Training imparted complete all assigned cer Permissions, Zahoor tition, hosted at GHSS Deputy Commission- of civic engagement and Assistant Returning Offi- sand young voters during
to the Polling Staff on tasks related to the con- Ahmad Mir, Assistant Girls Kishtwar, saw spir- er, Dr. Devansh Yadav electoral awareness, set- cers (AROs) and Election the SVEEP campaign held
handling of EVMs, VVPAT duct of the Lok Sabha elec- Returning Officer(ARO), ited engagement from inspected the exhibits of ting the stage for a vibrant Nodal Officers of District across the district.
machines in all eight tions-2024. He stressed Hazratbal, Syed Ahmad girl students representing the students. The excep- and inclusive democratic Srinagar here regarding She appreciated the
Assembly Constituencies that Assured Minimum Kataria, Assistant Return- various schools and GDC tional performances were exercise. The event also Systematic Voters’ Educa- efforts of the SVEEP team
of the Srinagar District. Facilities (AMF) should be ing Officer(ARO), Haz- Kishtwar. Their participa- duly recognized and felici- witnessed the presence of tion and Electoral Partici- of Srinagar district for sen-
The DEO was informed ensured for PwD Voters at ratbal, Dr, Khalid Hus- tion not only showcased tated, encouraging the stu- District Information Offi- pation (SVEEP) activities sitizing the new voters.
that as many as 7000 each and every Polling Sta- sian, Assistant Returning their artistic talents but dents to serve as ambassa- cer Kishtwar, Dr. Kuldeep taken up in the district. She asked the officers to
employees have been tion viz Permanent ramps, Officer(ARO), Headquar- also underscored their dors to spread awareness Kumar, STO Kishtwar The meeting was held continue the SVEEP activ-
imparted Election related drinking water, toilet facili- ter, Mohammad Aslam commitment to SVEEP about voting rights and Maneet Sharma, Nodal to take first hand appraisal ities and install hoard-
necessary Trainings in the ties as per norms of ECI. Choudhary, Nodal Officer campaign ahead of the ethical voting practices. Officer for Women Polling of progress on activities ings at prominent public
District so far after the first The DEO also enjoined Trainings, Riyaz Ahmad Lok Sabha Election. With the polling sched- Stations, Chandan Manhas being held under System- places besides publicizing
Randomization process. upon the Nodal Officer Shah, Deputy District Elec- A number of enthu- uled for 19th April for the and Chahat Bharti and atic Voters’ Education through different print/
The DEO asked the con- Postal Ballot & all AROs tion Officer, Mir Imtiyaz Ul siastic female students Udhampur Parliamentary Principal GHSS Girls Kisht- and Electoral Participa- electronic and social
cerned Nodal officers to to take up all necessary Aziz, Nodal Officer Postal participated, showcas- constituency, emphasis war, Krishan Lal among tion (SVEEP) campaign media platforms to maxi-
expedite the process of arrangements for facilitat- Ballot, Shohab Latief, ing their artistic prowess was laid on maximizing others. in Srinagar district for mize the voter turnout in
imparting Election related ing voting by Postal Bal- Nodal Officer ETPBS/IT, voter education, spread- the district.
Trainings to the Poll Staff lots by various categories Mujtaba Ahmad Banday ing voter awareness and Besides, Deputy Dis-
and undertake the process of Voters including service and other concerned. One-day Training for Election Expenditure promoting voter literacy
in view of the upcoming
trict Election Officer, Mir
Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, the meet-
Monitoring Teams held at Kulgam polls in 02-Srinagar Par- ing was attended by AROs,
EVM training under 3rd phase liamentary Constituency.
On the occasion, the
Nodal Officer SVEEP and
other concerned officials.

imparted to BLOs at Kupwara

REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
KULGAM, APRIL 1

In a concerted effort to
Voters’ Awareness Program
ensure transparency and
fairness in the electoral
held at Devika Ghat as Part
process, one day training
for Election Expenditure of SVEEP campaign
Monitoring Teams was
convened today at confer-
ence hall Kulgam.
The training brought
together a dedicated group
of officials tasked with
overseeing and monitor-
ing election expenditure.
With the upcoming
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Sogam, the training was and make them healthy elections looming on the
KUPWARA, APRIL 1 imparted to Booth Level and error free besides it horizon, the discussions
Officers (BLOs) of Lolab was stressed that Youth, centered on enhancing
In the run-up to the constituency. The train- women, Senior Citizens the efficacy of monitoring
upcoming Lok Sabha ing was conducted by especially with the age of mechanisms and foster-
elections- 2024, 3rd phase District Level Master 80 plus, PwDs (Persons ing collaboration among tion expenditure. leveraging innovative tools
of training was today Trainers (DLMTs) who with disabilities), trans- the teams to uphold the Emphasizing the sig- to identify and address dis-
imparted to BLOs of dif- provided full guidance gender and other vulner- integrity of the electoral nificance of their role in crepancies promptly.
ferent assembly segments to participants on vari- able sections of the soci- process. maintaining a level playing In adherence to the
of Kupwara district. ous facets of updating ety are not left out. During the training, field for all candidates, the Election Commission's REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU team presented a theme-
The training was voter lists and handling On the occasion, prac- the Deputy District Elec- Dy.DEO urged the teams directives, the training UDHAMPUR, APRIL 1 based Nukkad Natak on
imparted to train them of EVMs. tical demonstration was tion Officer (Dy.DEO) to exercise diligence and concluded with a renewed SVEEP. Fitness session
about various aspects of Similarly, at ITI Hand- given to the participant Kulgam, Bilal Ahmad impartiality in their duties. resolve to uphold the The District Election with Mind N Rythm cum
electoral process and pro- wara, training to BLOs of trainees regarding the Kamgar underscored the Furthermore, strate- democratic values and Authority Udhampur cultural program was also
ficient handling of Elec- Langate constituency was functioning of EVMs and paramount importance gies for leveraging tech- principles enshrined in the today organized a series presented. The aim was to
tronic Voting Machines imparted. VVPAT machines to boost of adhering to stringent nology and data analytics electoral process, thereby of voters’ awareness pro- enhance understanding of
(EVMs) to ensure an During the training, their understanding and guidelines and protocols to streamline monitoring ensuring a level playing grams at Devika Ghat, voting-related processes
error-free election pro- BLOs were emphasized proficiency in managing to curb any potential mal- efforts were deliberated field for all stakeholders Mand East Tikri, Gole and promote electoral lit-
cess At Degree College to update the voter lists the voting process. practices related to elec- upon, with a focus on involved. Market, Kambal Danga, eracy, especially among
Neeli Nallah, as part of the first-time voters, prepar-
Systematic Voters’ Educa- ing them for the upcom-
Awareness program under SVEEP for Tribal CEO reviews election preparedness at Poonch tion and Electoral Partici-
pation (SVEEP) initiative
ing Lok Sabha Elections
2024.
Voters held at Chountwaliwar Ganderbal REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU ment Commissioner E l e c t o r a l Officer
Sandesh Kumar Sharma, instructed the AROs for
POONCH, APRIL 1
for the Lok Sabha Election
2024.
Addressing the gather-
ing, Deputy DEO and DPO
Additional Deputy Com- implementation of wide- The events were held encouraged active par-
REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU Chief Electoral Officer missioner Tahir Mus- spread awareness cam- under the supervision of ticipation in the upcom-
GANDERBAL, APRIL 1 (CEO), Jammu and Kash- tafa Malik, AROs, and all paigns at booth level by District Election Officer, ing elections, particularly
mir, Pandurang K. Pole, zonal and sectoral offi- engaging BLOs, sports Saloni Rai. emphasizing the pivotal
A transformative SVEEP today chaired a meeting cers attended the meet- personalities, govern- Deputy District Elec- role of first-time and
awareness programme of officers on Monday ing. ment employees, youth tion Officer, Dr. Anirudh female voters in strength-
was held today at Govern- to review preparations The meeting further icons, influencers and by Rai, District Panchayat ening democracy.
ment High School Chount- being put in place for deliberated on alloca- organising sports events, Officer, Nodal officer They highlighted the
waliwar, aimed at enlight- the upcoming Lok Sabha tion of sufficient Human rallies, competitions and SVEEP Dr. Preeti Sharma, importance of women's
ening tribal voters on the Election 2024. Resources, implemen- door-to-door campaigns Chief Education Officer involvement in the elec-
pivotal role of voting in The meeting had a tation of SVEEP plan at to increase public par- Geetu Bangotra, Dis- toral process for the
modern democracy. comprehensive review booth level, formula- ticipation in the electoral trict Information Officer nation's progress. Experts
The programme was of District Election tion of a comprehen- process. Rajinder Digra, along with and speakers reiterated
organised by Nodal Offi- Management Plans for sive material manage- The Chief Electoral other officers and general the significance of elec-
cer SVEEP Ganderbal Poonch besides deliber- ment plan, efficient and Officer also underscored public, actively participat- toral literacy in empow-
in which CDPO, ICDS ating on implementation secure route mapping the importance of guar- ed in the campaign. ering citizens and urged
Kangan, who oversees of electoral roll process, and development of an anteeing Adequate Mini- At Devika Ghat, responsible exercise of
SVEEP programme for assessment of logistical extensive training pro- mum Facilities (AMF) renowned Sangam the- franchise, especially by
17-Kangan ST Assembly requirements, manpow- gram tailored for Assis- for the polling staff and atre group led by Moham- first-time voters, in the
Constituency also partici- er management plan, tant Returning Officers the security personnel mad Akram Khan and his forthcoming elections.
pated. The event brought electoral procedures and ing. risk management plan, (AROs), Assistant Elector- deployed for electoral
together tribal communi- the collective responsibil- With a focus on pro- transportation of Elec- al Registration Officers duties on the election
ties to delve into the dem-
ocratic ethos and under-
ity of citizens in shaping
the nation's future.
moting electoral literacy
and fostering democratic
tronic Voting Machines
(EVMs), polling staff and
(AEROs) and designated
nodal officers to ensure
day. He instructed the
appointed Welfare Offi-
Power shutdown
scored the significance of The SVEEP team, com- engagement among tribal security personnel, secu- extensive preparation for cers to ensure availabil- REFUGEE MESSAGE BUREAU
electoral participation. prising dedicated Lectur- voters, the programme rity arrangements both the elections. ity of clean washrooms, JAMMU, APRIL 1
Through interactive ers of BHSS Lar, DLMTs, stands as a testament to in plains and border The officers were drinking water, first aid
sessions and informa- SVEEP team members, collective efforts towards areas. instructed to monitor and electricity, at their Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has
tive presentations by teachers, students and ensuring equitable repre- Di st r ic t Elec tion various aspects of the designated camping informed that the power supply to Upper Barnai,
the DLMTs of Election BLOs, collectively worked sentation and amplifying officer Poonch, Mohd election process through areas for their comfort Lower Muthi, Paloura, JK Colony, Chandan Vihar,
Cell Ganderbal, attend- tirelessly to foster an inclu- the voices of marginalized Yaseen Chaudhary, SSP, already established con- and well-being while ful- Muthi Matador Stand, PHE, Roop Nagar, MES Rajouri
ees were equipped with sive environment condu- groups in the democratic Yougal Manhas, Addi- trol rooms. filling their duties during lines BSF Paloura, Patoli and adjoining areas will
essential knowledge on cive to dialogue and learn- process. tional District Develop- Further, the Chief the elections. remain affected on April 03 from 7 am to 12 noon.
 12 REFUGEE MESSAGE jammu, april 02, 2024 tuesday SPORTS

Inconsistent RCB eye to bounce Hockey India announces 60-member assessment

squad for Women’s National Coaching Camp
back with a win against LSG agencies
Bengaluru, Apr 1
Sonika, Neha, Mahima
Choudhary, Nisha, Jyoti,
BD Narayankar sis has been experiencing Salima Tete, Manashri
Bengaluru, Apr 1 difficulties in scoring big Ho c key India, on Shedage, Akshata Abaso
runs, the team as a whole Monday, announced the Dhekale, Lalruatfeli,
Royal Challengers Ben- has faced challenges in 60-member Indian Wom- Marina Lalramnghaki,
galuru (RCB), who have maintaining stability and en's Hockey Team squad Prabhleen Kaur, Manisha
been grappling with incon- reliability throughout that will report at the SAI, Chauhan, Ishika Chaud-
sistency in their perfor- matches. Indeed, the RCB Bengaluru for an assess- hary, Ritanyna Sahu, Jyoti
mances in IPL 2024, will batting lineup has been a ment camp scheduled to Chhatri, Ajmina Kujur,
be eager to bounce back cause for concern, with commence on April 1 and Sujata Kujur, Kruthika
with a victory against the Virat Kohli being the only last till April 7. SP, Mahima Tete, Mamta
Lucknow Super Giants consistent performer. He Further selection trials Bhat, Edula Jyothi, Anisha
(LSG) in the 15th match of has managed to score two will be conducted on the D u n gd u n g , B h av n a
the tournament at Chin- fifties in three matches, April 6 and 7 to prune Khade, and Maxima
naswamy Stadium here leads the side but also con- on the IPL table, having showcasing his reliability down the squad to 33 Toppo.
on Tuesday. tributes significantly with accumulated two points and class as a batsman. players for future coach- throughout the tourna- includes goalkeepers Lastly, Deepika, Sharmi-
A win in this crucial the bat. from three matches. Their However, the lack of con- ing Camps and interna- ment. These players will Savita, Sonal Minj, Bichu la Devi, Navneet Kaur,
encounter would help RCB With both teams aiming net run rate has taken a sistent contributions from tional exposure tours. now be closely monitored Devi Kharibam, Madhuri Deepika Soreng, Sangita
regain momentum and for a positive result, the hit, standing at -0.71, fol- other key players has The 60-player core as they vie for a spot in Kindo, Bansari Solanki, Kumari, Vaishnavi Vitthal
climb up the IPL stand- match promises to be an lowing a significant defeat placed additional pressure group has been short- the final 33-member core Promila Kr, and Ramya Phalke, Rutaja Dadaso
ings. exciting contest between against KKR in their previ- on Kohli and has impacted listed following the stel- probables for the Indian Kurmapu. The defenders Pisal, Lalrindiki, Lalremsi-
On the other hand, the two competitive sides in ous match. the team's overall batting lar performances at the Women’s Hockey Team. reporting to camp will ami, Vertika Rawat, Preeti
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2024. Fans can expect The struggles of Faf du performance. recently concluded 14th The players will report be Udita, Nikki Pradhan, Dubey, Hritika Singh, Mar-
will be closely monitoring an intense battle as RCB Plessis, along with the Addressing this imbal- Hockey India Senior Wom- to Women’s Hockey Team Ropni Kumari, Lalhlun- iana Kujur, Mumtaz Khan,
the fitness of their regular looks to find their rhythm broader inconsistencies ance and ensuring more en's National Champion- Coach Ankitha B.S. until mawii, Preeti, T Suman Taranpreet Kaur, Baljeet
captain, KL Rahul, ahead and LSG aims to continue within the RCB team, have support for Kohli from ship in Pune. This selec- such time that a suitable Devi, Anjana Dungdung, Kaur, Vandana Katariya,
of the game. Rahul's avail- their momentum in the raised questions about other members of the bat- tion identifies promising Chief Coach is appointed, and Nishi Yadav. Dipi Monika Toppo, Kajal
ability will be pivotal for tournament. their ability to deliver ting lineup will be crucial talent from across vari- the Hockey India sources While the midfielders S Atpadkar, and Manju
the team's strategy and Currently, the RCB, find consistent performances for the hosts to improve ous states based on their said. called up to the assess- Chorsiya are the forwards
morale, as he not only themselves in eighth place in the IPL. While du Ples- their results in the IPL. impressive performances The assessment squad ment camp are Monika, that have been called up.

Liverpool back on top, Man City IPL owners to meet in Jones, Dean stitch record
stand to hand England women
Ahmedabad on April 16
draws Arsenal in Premier League improbable win
agencies
Wellington, Apr 1
agencies Kabore inexplicably
London, Apr 1 turned the ball into his After being reduced to 79/6 in the chase of 208, Eng-
own net and Luton's bad land managed to secure a four-wicket win in the first
Liverpool returned to the luck struck again in the women's ODI against New Zealand on the back of a
top of the Premier League 86th minute when Son stellar unbeaten stand between Amy Jones and Charlie
on Sunday after rallying to Heung-min's shot took a Dean.
beat Brighton 2-1 at home, deflection to give Totten- After being sent in to bat in the first ODI, which is a
while Manchester City and ham three points. part of the ICC Women's Championship, New Zealand
Arsenal drew 0-0. Striker Chris Wood were given a confident start by Suzie Bates (50) and
Liverpool was forced scored a pinpoint header Bernadine Bezuidenhout (35).
to come back from to save a point for Not- However, when Amy Jones caught Bates off Charlie
behind after Danny Wel- tingham Forest at home Dean and Bezuidenhout was trapped leg before soon
beck's goal for Brighton to Crystal Palace and lift after, the White Ferns innings fell into a disarray.
at Anfield, with Luis Diaz them above Luton. Wood's They were bowled out for 207 in 48.2 overs, with
scoring from close range header cancelled out Jean- agencies Dhumal are expected to Dean (3/57), Lauren Bell (3/41) and Kate Cross (2/24)
following a corner in the Philippe Mateta's 11th Mumbai, Apr 1 attend the meeting. starring for England. Dean's three-wicket scalp helped
27th minute. minute opener for Palace. The correspondence her cross 50 ODI wickets in just 26 innings, making
Mohamed Salah made Cole Palmer scored The Board of Control for regarding the meeting her the quickest woman to achieve the landmark.
his first start for Liverpool twice for Chelsea, but Cricket in India (BCCI) has has been sent by Hemang She broke a nearly 37-year-old record belonging to
since the start of 2024 and remains third. the penalty spot in the couldn't stop Burnley called for a meeting of the Amin, the CEO of the IPL. Australia's Lyn Fullston, who achieved it in 27 innings,
missed several chances, On Saturday, there was sixth minute after a foul taking a point from their Indian Premier League Although Amin has not an ICC report said.
but he was on target in the late drama as Brentford on Anthony Gordon, but visit to play Chelsea after (IPL) team owners on specified the agenda, it is Despite Maia Bouchier's run-a-ball 31, England were
65th minute to finish con- and Manchester United West Ham then took con- Lorenz Assignon was sent April 16 in Ahmedabad. anticipated that the meet- in dire straits as they continued losing wickets
fidently after Alexis Mac drew 1-1. Mason Mount trol, with Michail Antonio, off in the 40th minute. The meeting is expect- ing will address signifi- at regular intervals. New Zealand had the game
Allister sent him through scored his first goal Mohammed Kudus and Josh Cullen scored ed to address various cant issues, particularly firmly within their grasp at 79/6. However, Jones and
on goal. for United in the 96th Jarrod Bowen making it for Burnley in the 47th policy decisions aimed at concerning the upcoming Dean came together to first stabilise the innings and
The game at Anfield minute, but Kristoffer Ajer 3-1. minute and Dara O'Shea's shaping the future of the mega-auction. slowly but surely stitched a resilient unbeaten 130-run
set up the clash between smashed home two min- Another foul on Gordon 83rd minute goal saved a IPL, particularly regard- One of the key topics of stand for the seventh wicket. Jones (92 not out) took
Manchester City and Arse- utes later to give Brentford allowed Isak to net his vital point for the visitors. ing player retentions, auc- discussion is expected to the attacking route, while Dean (42 not out) stuck her
nal perfectly, but the clash a vital point after they had second penalty in the A scissor kick from tion mechanisms, and the be the number of player ground as the pair ensured their team sailed through
in the Etihad Stadium was hit the woodwork four 77th minute and Newcas- Rodrigo Muniz gave salary cap, according to a retentions before the auc- without any further losses.
a big letdown as the two times. tle was on the front foot Fulham a 3-3 draw away to section of the media. tion. This issue has divid- Jones and Dean's partnership was also the best ever
drew 0-0. Aston Villa remains with Harvey Barnes scor- Sheffield United and broke Invitations have been ed IPL owners, with some for the seventh wicket in women's ODIs.
Manchester City had fourth after a 2-0 home ing twice in the 83rd and the home side's hearts extended to all ten IPL advocating for a higher In the post-match press conference, Jones called the
the best chances, but with win over Wolverhampton 90th minute to turn the after they had looked to franchise owners, with number of retentions to knock a high-mark of her career,
Erling Haaland missing in the Midlands derby, game on its head. be on track for a vital win the expectation that provide continuity for "I rate it pretty highly, it was obviously a tricky situ-
the best of them against with goals from Moussa Luton Town slipped after two goals from Ben owners will attend along teams and strengthen ation to walk out on," she said. said.
a rival that seemed happy Diaby and Ezri Konsa. back into the bottom three Brereton. with their CEOs and oper- their brand and fan base. With this win, England have gained crucial points in
with a draw, they failed Newc astle United as Tottenham came back Everton also slipped ational teams. However, Others prefer a smaller the ICC Women's Championship standings. They have
to score in a home league scored three goals in 13 from a goal down to win closer to the bottom three the meeting itself is des- number of retentions. a 1-0 lead in the three-game ODI series. The second ODI
game for the first time minutes to come back 2-1. after a painful 2-1 defeat ignated for owners only. There may also be discus- will be played in Hamilton on April 3
since October 2021. from 3-1 down at home to Tahith Chong swept away to Bournemouth BCCI officials including sions about reintroducing
The result leaves Arse- beat West Ham 4-3. Luton ahead after three with an injury time own President Roger Binny, the Right to Match card, a
nal second in the league, Alexander Isak put minutes into the game, goal from Seamus Cole- secretary Jay Shah, and mechanism absent in the Real Madrid remains eight points
while Manchester City Newcastle ahead from but on 51 minutes, Issa man. IPL chairman Arun Singh 2022 mega-auction. clear at top of La Liga
agencies

History for Papua New Guinea's World champion Rovanpera wins Madrid, Apr 1

women after victory over Zimbabwe WRC Safari Rally Kenya again Real Madrid remained eight points clear at the top of
La Liga after a 2-0 home win over Athletic Club Bilbao
on Sunday night.
agencies agencies Two goals from Rodrygo, one in each half, gave Real
Harare, Apr 1 Nairobi, Apr 1 Madrid the win against a rival whose starting 11 and
substitutions were clearly influenced by their appear-
Papua New Guinea's World champion Kalle ance in next Saturday's Copa del Rey final.
women have claimed their Rovanpera became a Rodrygo opened the scoring after a diagonal run
first win over Full Member two-time winner of the and shot into the corner of the net on nine minutes,
opposition in a T20I, beat- FIA Safari Rally Kenya on and he doubled the lead 18 minutes from time after
ing Zimbabwe in a Super Sunday afternoon. beating the offside trap and cutting inside to score at
Over here. The Finnish star, whose the near post. Inaki Williams went close for Athletic,
All-rounder Sibona father, Halle Rovanpera, who can now focus their attention on their big game
Jimmy was the Super Over was a two-time podium against Mallorca next weekend.
hero for the Lewas, hitting decider on Wednesday. scoring difficult for parts finisher at this event, Also on Sunday, Girona striker Cristhian Stuani
four off the final two balls Winning the toss and of their innings, though ended the grueling Afri- scored an injury time winner to strengthen his side's
before defending seven electing to bowl at the Siaka's work at No.5 kept can round of the World case for a top-four finish in a dramatic game, which
against Kelis Ndhlovu and Harare Sports Club, Papua the tourists in the contest, Rally Championship with saw Ukraine international Artem Dovbyk twice put
Mary-Anne Musonda. New Guinea claimed two blazing 43 off 33 balls as a victory margin of one Girona ahead, with his first from the penalty spot.
Earlier, the tourists Powerplay wickets, only the only PNG player to go minute and 37.8 seconds. podium finish in third. Lake Naivasha. Willian Jose got Betis level on two occasions, but the
looked unlikely to score 15 for a Zimbabwean rebuild at better than a run a ball. In by far the toughest It was poetry in motion Rovanpera then stayed visitors had to answer to Stuani's 92nd minute finish,
off the final over in their from captain Mary-Anne Siaka hit the first ball WRC round, Rovanpera's for the 23-year-old Rovan- out of trouble on Saturday which was given after a long VAR check.
chase of 120, though a Musonda (37) and Modester of the Super Over for two, meticulous balance of pera, who will not take to build a yawning lead of A 58th minute header from Jon Pacheco gave Real
flurry from veteran Pauke Mupachikwa (45 not out), though only mustered both speed and maturity part in the full WRC over two minutes as his Sociedad a 1-0 win away to Alaves to consolidate them
Siaka brought scores level, an ICC report on Monday a single off the next two ultimately secured his season. main rivals broke their in sixth place after Betis' defeat.
even after she was run out said. deliveries. Back to back 12th career victory and a Having stayed third cars with punctures, hit- Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano drew 0-0 with a
trying to complete a second In spite of the rearguard twos from Jimmy took the first of the year for Toyota in the opening Special ting rocks and mechanical result that edges both sides closer to survival, while
run with partner Kevau action though, PNG kept Lewas to seven, before the GR Yaris 1 car. Spectator Stage in Nai- trouble. not allowing either to take a big step forward.
Frank. the scoring rate down, with off-spinner turned around Behind him, Japanese robi on Thursday, the That left Rovanpera, Celta had the better chances, but was unable to get
Another run out off the wickets at the other end to prevent a boundary in driver Takahiro Kat- world champion showed who won his first Safari the ball past Stole Dimitrievski in the Rayo goal, while
last ball kept the scores stifling Mupachikwa's scor- the first five deliveries bowl- suta celebrated his third his mettle in Naivasha - title in 2022, with the task the home fans were unhappy with some of the referee-
tied, though Siaka returned ing. All four PNG spinners ing. A dot ball to Ndhlovu Safari podium in a row 90km northwest of the of keeping his vehicle ing decisions against them, especially a goal disallowed
with Jimmy to prevail. went for fewer than a run secured a one-run Super and another Toyota 1-2. Kenyan capital on Friday, from any mishap, which against Jailson.
The victory levels the a ball, with Jimmy's 2/21 (4) Over victory, taking the Frenchman Adrien Fau- building a lead of over a he expertly navigated to Played on Saturday, Raphinha's second half goal
T20I series between the pipped by Vicky Araa's 2/20 three-match series to a maux earned Ford Puma minute after winning the clinch the most coveted after a smart cross from Joao Felix gave FC Barcelona
teams, who now meet in a (4). PNG also found quick decider. Rally 1 a commendable rock-strewn stages around win on the WRC circuit. a 1-0 win at home to Las Palmas.