Thursday December 20, 2018 4 DISTRICTS LMD recovers Rs 25,000 as fine from Haryana based firm STATE TIMES NEWS POONCH: Legal Metrology Department (LMD) imposed a fine of Rs.25,000 on the management of Haryana based chocolate manufacturing firm for violating the provisions of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. During inspection at various retail outlets, the team of LMD headed by Assistant Controller Kewal Krishan observed that small packs of chocolates of various denomina- tions were offered for sale to consumers without declaring the month/Year of packingand details of the manufacturer on these packs. Responding to legal notice of LMD, the management of the firm admitted its guilt and pleaded for composition of the case at department level. The Assistant Controller, on assurance from the defaulter of not repeating this malpractice, compounded the case for Rs 25,000. 5 bovines rescued, smuggler flees STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: Police on Wednesday foiled a bovine smuggling by rescuing five bovines, however smuggler managed to escape from the spot. As per the details, acting on a tip off a police team led by Inspector Amit Sangra SHO Police Station Rajbagh estab- lished checkpoint on NH Rajbagh and seized one Mahindra Bolero without registration number carrying five bovines. All the bovines were rescued, however smuggler managed from escape to the spot. A case under section 188 RPC 3/5 PC Act was registered in this regard. 250 pouches of illicit liquor, 100 kgs of Lahan destroyed STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: Excise Department destroyed 250 pouches of illicit liquor, besides 100 kgs of Lahan during different raids carried out against illicit liquor in Excise Range Kathua. On the directions of the Excise Commissioner Talat Parvez Rohella and supervision of Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive), Jammu Syed Muried Hussain Shah the Excise Team Kathua led by ETO Savita Chouhan and Inspectors Arun Kumar and Razi Ahmad along with Sanjeev Kumar, Nitin Sharma and Excise Guards Rajinder Singh, Aqeel Ahmad and Jyoti Prakash Sharma raided the Jakhbar Dhambra, Khokyal, Padyari, Darala and Muthi Khutd areas of Kathua District to arrest the menace of illicit distillation of liquor. In the process 250 pouches of Illicit liquor besides 100 Kgs of Lahan raw material of illicit liquor was recovered by the raiding team from State land and later destroyed on spot. DISCLAIMER “STATE TIMES” does not take responsibility for the contents of the advertisements (Display/Classified) carried in this newspaper. The paper does not endorse the same. Readers are requested to verify the contents on their own before acting there upon.” STATE TIMES NEWS KISHTWAR: To express their resentment over the attitude and failure of police and administration to solve the mystery behind Parihar brothers killing even after passing of more than one and half month time, residents of Tapal Mohalla Kishtwar while holding protest and demonstration at Kishtwar on Tuesday alleged harass- ment especially of women on the pretext of investigation by the police. The residents led by sen- ior National Conference(NC) leader and former Home Minister Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo assembled outside Police Station Kishtwar and held strong protest and demonstration against police and administration for their failure to arrest killers and for unnecessarily harassing the residents of Parihar brother's native place(Tappal Mohalla). While addressing the pro- testers, Kitchloo said that we are cooperating with police but till date nothing has been done. He further said that judicial probe should be held under the sitting High Court Judge. Kitchloo alledged that since the date of incident, res- idents of Tappal Mohalla especially women are being tortured on the basis of suspi- cion by the police as investi- gation is still going on after passing of more than one and half months time. "They tor- tured our mothers and sisters on the pretext of investiga- tion. we will not tolerate this kind of treatment being done by the police." Kitchloo warned police and administration not to harass people especially women of the Tappal Mohalla unneces- sarily, otherwise be ready to face the repurcussions of the public, for which local admin- istration will be responsible. He also assured that as public of the area cooperated with investigating agencies earlier, will cooperate in each and every sphere, if the gen- uine investigation takes place. Protest against police for failure to arrest killers of Parihar brothers NC leader Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo addressing the protesters at Kishtwar. STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: As a part of vari- ous activities planned under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, a painting compe- tition was held on Wednesday at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Rajouri. The painting competition was organised by the District Social Welfare Department Rajouri. The events were organised to promote the message of empowerment of girls, reinforce gender equali- ty and to aware people and students about the effects of the decline in sex ratio. Number of students from 11 schools, both private and gov- ernment participated in the competition and expressed their views through the medi- um of colours. The main motive behind organising such competitions at school level was to encour- age the young students to showcase their talent and depict the current happen- ings through their artwork. While speaking on the occa- sion, DSWO Mohd Naseeb said series of activities are being held across the district to spread the message of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. He said competitions will be organised in urban as well as rural areas to provide a plat- form to raise issues, con- cerns, and challenges faced by girls. Certificates and prizes were also distributed among the winners and the participants. Also present on the occasion were, officials of District Social Welfare Department, Principal of Government Girls Higher Secondary Schools and staff members of the schools par- ticipating in the competi- tions. Students paint to promote message of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ Students displaying paintings during the event at Rajouri. STATE TIMES NEWS UDHAMPUR: The Chief Patron and Founder of National Panthers Party Prof. Bhim Singh was given a rous- ing reception at Ward No. 30 of Udhampur Municipal Council and it's Councillor Jagdish Kumar presided over a meeting welcoming the Panthers Party Chief. The Panthers Party Chief also inaugurated the APJ Abdul Kalam Road in the area giving a clear message that sec- ularism is the shining light that shall lead the nation towards glory and progress from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Khadim Hussein and Bashir Ahmed Salaria (Sr. Red Corss Members) were the Special Guests on the occasion. Prof. Bhim Singh said that light of secularism shall flow from Udhampur to all the cor- ners of J&K and the Panthers Party shall strengthen the bonds of secular society to live in peace and honour. Prof. Bhim Singh while inau- gurating the APJ Abdul Kalam Road in Udhampur sector hoped that message of goodwill, unity and progress shall go to all the corners of the country. Bhugterian Sarpanch Parikshat Singh, former VDO, Purshottam Singh, Youth Leader Anjam Salaria and Anita Thakur, General Secretary-JKNPP were the special Guests of Honour. Bhim Singh inaugurates APJ Abdul Kalam Road Lecture on health, hygiene imparted STATE TIMES NEWS KISHTWAR: With an aim to educate the local populace regarding the importance and relevance of healthy life, army organised a lecture on health and hygiene for the locals of Cherji region, Kishtwar District. The local populace were educated on various issues like the importance of wash- ing hands, drinking clean water and maintaining good personnel hygiene in order to live a healthy life. A total of 28 locals attended the lecture with full zeal and enthusiasm. The locals lauded the initia- tives and expressed hope that such initiatives by the army will give a fillip to general hygiene amongst the people. STATE TIMES NEWS RAMBAN: With a purpose to create awareness of various schemes related to women, J&K State Women Development Corporation (JKSWDC) organised an awareness camp at village Kantha Morh Dalwaha Gool Panchayat Lower Dalwaha, district Ramban on Wednesday. On the occasion, the women folk were made aware about the schemes being implemented by JKSWDC. Mushtaq Ahmed Reshi District Sericulture Officer Ramban was the Chief Guest during the awareness camp. While speaking on the occasion, Ravi Kumar District Manager Women Development Corporation Ramban highlighted various schemes being implemented by Jammu Kashmir State Women's Development Corporation (JKSWDC) which include NMDFC, NBCFDC, NHFDC WEP and edu- cation loan schemes launched by JKWDC for socio- economic upliftment of women. Mushtaq Ahmed Reshi District Sericulture Officer Ramban, in his address requested the women to come forward and take the benefits of the loan schemes provided at nominal rate of interest. He also threw light on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and asked the participants of the camp to generate awareness these schemes at the grass root level. Mohd Aslam Wani, Abdul Rashid social work- er, JKWDC staff members and other promi- nent persons were also present. JKSWDC organises awareness camp STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: District Development Commissioner, Dr Sagar Difode Dattatray on Wednesday flagged off farmers exposure visit from Mini Secretariat, Reasi to Choudhary Sarvan Kumar Agriculture University Palampur where in 15 pro- gressive/ innovative farmers selected from the District Reasi were sent for four days exposure visit to gain expert- ise in latest technology in order to double the farmers income by 2022 and lead other farmers in upgrading their knowledge and skills. While flagging of the group Chief Agriculture Officer Reasi, Onkar Singh Choudhary briefed the farm- ers about the purpose of the visit and hoped that farmers will get information on the latest technology being applied by farmers of the Himachal Pradesh. On the occasion team of officers from Department of Agriculture including District Agriculture Officers, Deputy Project Directors, ATMA, SDAO, Reasi and other officers of the Department were pres- ent. All these activities are basically under taken to boost the production in the District in order to ensure doubling of the farmer's income by 2022. 15 farmers sent on exposure visit DDC Dr Sagar Difode Dattatray flagging off farmers tour from Reasi. STATE TIMES NEWS POONCH: Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) sen- ior leader Ved Mahajan reiter- ated party's stand of equitable growth and development in all the regions of the State and said that the party being part of the government in the State didn't compromise on its core ideology. Addressing peoples' rally in Mandi area of Poonch, organ- ised by Shah Mohammed Tantrey- former MLA, Mahajan said that PDP since its very inception has been pitching for dialogue and rec- onciliation for return of peace in the State and stood in the forefront in ensuring security to the people living in frontier districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Mahajan further asked the people to stand united during the present time of tough ordeals and keep the compos- ite culture of the State intact and alive. "The religious har- mony, tolerance and brother- hood is the most integral part of State's history and no per- son shall be allowed to cause any stir into it. When the entire sub-continent was burning in the flames of hatred, it was Jammu and Kashmir that gave a ray of hope to the entire world," Mahajan said in his address. The PDP leader also asked the people present on the occasion to strengthen the PDP further as the party would always remain in the frontline for tranquil and peaceful Jammu and Kashmir and wouldn't shy away from rendering any sac- rifice for the purpose. Other PDP leaders who spoke on the occasion include Shah Mohammed Tantrey, Shamim Dar, Lala Manzoor, Bilal Makhdomi, Bashir Khaki Akhtar Kirmani, Bashir Kamran, Ajaz Tantray, Shakil Paray, Aslam Tantray, Bashir Tantray Jameel Khan, Taj Numbrdar, Azem Khan, Haji Mohd Akram, Hafiz Rashid, Mohd Latif, Babu Latif, Altaf Naik, Ch Mohd Akbar, Tanvir Dar, Ch Gh. Din, Abdul Jabar. Khurshid Kirmani, Habibulha Naik and Ghulam Nabi Naik. Equitable growth of all regions party's core ideology: PDP Army conducts harmony meet STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: Army organised an amity meeting at village Tarkundi in Rajouri District on Wednesday to enhance contact with people and have better understanding with people. The meeting was attended by a large number of villagers to include the Sarpanch of the village, reli- gious teachers and prominent members of the society. The interaction aimed at spreading awareness amongst the local population about the role of army in nation building and welfare activities being undertaken by the army in the region. The participants appreciated the work under- taken by the army specially in the areas of empowering youth by means of various skill development courses. JK Yateem Foundation holds meet STATE TIMES NEWS BHADARWAH: To elect office bearers, a meeting of Jammu Kashmir Yateem Foundation (JKYF) was held at Bhadarwah. The meeting was organ- ised in presence of Members Ahtsaab Commission JKYF, Dr Tariq and Mohd Ahsaan Rather. Twenty six volunteers of the foundation participat- ed in the meeting, in which Shoket Hayat Malik was re-elected as District Head Volunteer, while Javed Iqbal Qazi was elected as Tehsil Head Volunteer, Rashid Nazir Beg as General Secretary and Yasir Qureshi as Publicity Secretary. STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: Sarpanch Mohd. Sadeeq from Sawani joined BJP in the presence of senior BJP leader and MLC Vibodh Gupta in a public meeting on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Vibodh said that many newly elected Sarpanchs and Panchs joined BJP in the State as they realised that BJP is the only party which is committed to Sabka Sath and Sabka Vikas. He flayed Congress for spreading poi- son of division and said that BJP has stressed on the overall development of coun- try irrespective of religion, caste and creed. MLC said development is our agenda and together we will develop India as one of the most developed and powerful country of the world. Interacting with the local people MLC said that there are various sectors which need tremendous improve- ment in Sawani village. He appealed to Sarpanch and Panchs to reach out to more and more people and address their grievances at priority. He advocated two way com- munication and regular pub- lic meetings as a concrete mantra to achieve better results. Former District President and Vice-chairman Municipality Rajouri Bharat Bhushan Vaid, Panch Nater Khajuria, Mandel Pardhan Sanjay Sharma, Panch Nater Parkash, Panch Sunil Sharma, Panch Mohd Rashid, Panch Jamela Bhegum, Nita Kocher, Ranjeet Singh, Dev Raj Sharma, Ajay Raina, Bachan Kumar, Raiz Hussain, Poonam Sharma, Saleema Akther, Sant Kour, Gurdeep Singh, Fazal Hussain and Mohd Rafiq were also present. Vibodh flays Cong forspreading poison of division MLC Vibodh Gupta addressing the gathering at Rajouri. STATE TIMES NEWS NOWSHERA: During ongoing Ram Katha being held in Shiv Temple Rajal, Nowshera under the aegis of 1008 Mahamandleshwar Santosh Dass Moni Ji, Sadhvi Kishori Dass Ji delivered the religious dis- courses. Sadhvi Ji sensitised the audience that Swami Vishwamitter Ji explained to Raja Dashrath that many Asur including Tadka and others disturb the medita- tion of Sadhus and request- ed to send his sons Shri Ram Chander Ji and Laxman Ji to handle them. Raja Dashrath accepting Vishwamitter Ji's request sent his sons to jungle who killed these trouble creators due to which the Sadhus could peacefully perform their Pooja-Path. The devotees participated in large number for listening to the Pravachans of Sadhvi Ji. Later Prasad was distrib- uted among the devotees. Ram Katha continues in Shiv Temple Rajal STATE TIMES NEWS SUNDERBANI: On the concluding of three day long awareness campaign at Sunderbani the final func- tion was held at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Sunderbani by Regional Outreach Bureau (ROB) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Govt of India, Field Outreach Bureau Rajouri. The theme of today's programme was drug abuse/substance abuse and its ill effects on the soci- ety. The programme was organised in the presence of Girdhari Lal Vice- Principal Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Sunderbani, Romal Singh SHO Sunderbani, Ram Lal performer ROB Jammu, Romesh Kumar Sharma Health Educator SDH Sunderbani and Rajinder Singh Lect. Zoology. Staff members of Govt.Boys Higher Secondary School Sunderbani were also pres- ent. Girdhari Lal urged the stu- dents and the teachers to come forward to help those who are drug addict. Romal Singh SHO Sunderbani in his address said that drug abuse is a curse for the socie- ty it effects the family and social life of human being. He also made the gathering aware about NDPS Act against drug prevention. While speaking on the topic Rajinder Singh Lect. enlightened the students about ill effects of drug abuse on human body. Romesh Kumar Sharma Health edu- cator SDH Sunderbani and Narinder Pal Teacher Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Sunderbani also spoke on the topic. Vijay Matto Incharge FOB Rajouri enlightened the audi- ence about the working and organisation of Regional Outreach Bureau Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Govt of India. Awareness campaign by ROB concludes Winners along with officials during the programme. Vocational training given to 30 youth STATE TIMES NEWS BANIHAL: With an aim to enable the youth to be self employed, army is conducting a 'Mason and Plumbing Course' at Banihal. The course is being con- ducted from Dec 19, 2018 for two weeks. In all 30 youth have so far volun- teered for the course. These youth will be trained on mason and plumbing techniques. Army is continuing with its promise to empower the youth by conducting vari- ous skilled development programmes. The locals applauded the initiative of the army. STATE TIMES NEWS UDHAMPUR: Alleging dis- trict administration and some officers for promoting ex MLAs by inviting them in Govt functions and meet- ings, former MLA and NPP President Balwant Singh Mankotia said that some officers of various depart- ments under the eye of dis- trict administration are pro- moting ex MLAs which is totally against the law and should be stopped forthwith. He blamed that some leaders are trying to hide their plun- ders and officers are trying to promote their political agenda. While addressing a press conference at Udhampur, Mankotia informed that after the dissolution of Assembly there is no existing MLA in the State but some officers are doing contravention of law by inviting them to inau- gurate Govt functions and hold the meetings of various departments which is totally unacceptable. He further said that officers are ignor- ing the developmental issues of general public and busy in promoting some leaders. Mankotia warned of strong protest them if any such complain came in future. Councillor Samnik Bhasin and Chanchal Singh were also present during the press conference. District administration should stop promoting ex-MLAs: Mankotia NPP President Balwant Singh Mankotia briefing media persons. STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu organ- ised training programme on 'Sustainable agriculture and environment protection' for rural development here today at tribal village village Paddar of Thuroo Block in Reasi District. More than 45 farmers of the area par- ticipated in the programme. The programme was organ- ised under the guidance of Associate Director Extension and Incharge of KVKs of SKUAST-J, Dr.R.K.Arora. Dr. Banarsi Lal, scientist initiated the programme elaborated all about the sus- tainable agriculture and environment protection for rural development. He nar- rated that there is dire need to focus on sustainable agri- culture by incorporating eco-friendly agri-tech- niques. The participants asked some quarries to the scientist which were answered satisfactorily. The programme was assisted by Manohar Lal and Md. Iqbal and concluded by Dr. Banarsi Lal with formal vote of thanks. KVK organises farmers training on sustainable agriculture