Motivational: Meet Jammu’s Specially-abled talented man, who wants to be an overachiever

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Mr Narender friend of Yogeshwar Singh assisting his friend to a bristo.

Motivational: Meet Jammu’s Specially-abled talented man, who wants to be an overachiever

Aman Zutshi

Jammu: Meet the amazing Yogeshwar Singh who hails from Pindi Camp of Arnia area in Jammu, being a physically abled person he has not let any hurdle stop him. He continues to march ahead, inspiring locals in Jammu.

A simple, eloquent, intelligent Yogeshwar Singh is a force to reckon with. He is a budding poet who loves to write and inspire people with his poetry, he is also a actor who has acted in two music videos.

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“My body is my identity and my life and I want to sacrifice my life in the service of my parents. I recited this poem in National poetry championship and audience showered lot of love after hearing it”, said Mr Yogeshwar Singh.

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“I’m from Pindi camp basically it is situated near the border and due to health complications I’m currently living in Bishnah as it is challenging for me to travel all the way to here”, Mr Yogeshwar Singh added.

”He is Narender my childhood friend and from 11-12yrs he is with me. Our dreams are alike, we did many things together like business”, he remarked.

“I have minimum role in Yogeshwar’s achievements because it his iron will and talent which aided him in attaining his motives”, Mr Yogeshwar’s friend Narender said.

“We’re friends since infancy and he can’t even walk and neither we had a cycle in our babyhood and with God’s blessings we have everything now”, he added.

“We also have to feed him all by ourselves”, he said.

“Life is in itself a struggle and many ups and downs one faces in their journey. I have seen people talking behind my back and so many came to cheer and support me”, said Mr Yogeshwar Singh.

“I have learned so much and this is my destiny now”, he asserted.

“Its such a big a thing that a person who is 85% physically challenged wanted to attain something huge in life and why can’t we”, Narendar said.

“My aim was to become an actor and not a poet. In 2020 I began penning verses and in 2022 I started doing stage shows”, Mr Yogeshwar said excitedly.

“I have also performed in two music videos and some of my projects are in the pipeline”, he said.

“On Jan 2022 I got an opportunity to perform in an open mic event organised by ‘Udaan’ in Jammu. I feel so glad when people praise me”, he said.

“Hume zarurat nhi daya ki, tum itihaas parne ki baat karte ho,
Hum itihaas rachne ka hunar rakhte hain”, Yogeshwar recited.

I’m so happy to be a part of it: Sanjay Dutt on ‘Hera Pheri 3’

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March 6, 2023

Weeks after Akshay Kumar shot for a promo for the third film in his hit comedy franchise Hera Pheri, Sanjay Dutt has confirmed that he is also a part of Hera Pheri 3.

Directed by Farhad Samji, Hera Pheri 3 will see two new actors joining the team – Sanjay and Kartik Aaryan. Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and Akshay will also be seen in the upcoming film.

Speaking at a press conference, Sanjay said, “Yes, I am doing the film. It will be exciting to shoot with the whole team. It’s a great franchise, and I’m so happy to be a part of it. Firoz aur mera rishta bhi bahut purana hai (I have a close relationship with producer Firoz Nadiadwala), and it’s great to be together with Akshay (Kumar), Suniel anna (Shetty), and Paresh (Rawal).” He was speaking at a store launch in Mumbai.

‘Don’t fall trap to mindset of not paying tax to govt’: LG Sinha

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J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the people not to fall into the trap of some people who have developed a mindset that they don’t have to pay any taxes to the Indian Government and mentioned that Jammu and Kashmir get power made in other cities of the country while Rs one lakh crore worth funds are being used for construction of National Highways and tunnels in the Union Territory.

He said this while referring to the imposition of Property Tax in his address to the ‘Youth Festival’ at the Border Security Force (BSF) Campus at Paloura this afternoon.

“Some people have developed the mindset that ‘Bharat Sarkar Ko Koi Tax Nahin Dena Hai (no taxes have to be paid to the Indian Government).’ I want to say this that very few people are involved in this conspiracy,” Sinha said.

Further, he added, for doubling agriculture’s contribution to J-K’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the next five years, the Government of India has given Rs 5000 crore.

He called upon the youth to prevail over the elders to change their mindset on the payment of tax.

Again hitting out at certain wealthier and influential persons charging them with instigating people against Property Tax, Sinha said they have houses and showrooms in Delhi and Mumbai where they pay Rs 5 lakh tax but here they have problems in paying Rs 2500 tax.

At the same time, the Lieutenant Governor reiterated that if the common man, farmers, traders, employees, and others have any genuine concerns, the administration is ready to discuss and make changes. “But the people with vested interests who have made money for the next five generations will not be allowed to create trouble,” he said.

Later, addressing another function at Jammu Club, Sinha described 5 August 2019 as a very significant day in the country’s history saying Jammu and Kashmir is now writing a new story of development because of the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Charging previous dispensations with giving jobs to their favourites, Sinha said such persons were not attending to their offices earlier but now they have to go. He said 47 officials have been sacked and more will be removed.

He declared that Jammu and Kashmir will always remain an integral part of India.

The Property Tax in Jammu and Kashmir is the lowest as compared to other States, Sinha said at the ‘Youth Festival’, adding there are around 5,20,000 houses in cities of J-K, and out of them, 2,06,000 houses are less than 1000 sq ft and they have been exempted from the purview of Property Tax.

This means 40 percent population is out of the Property Tax ambit, he said.

“As many as 2,03,600 houses are less than 1,500 sq ft and 80% of these households will have to pay less than Rs 600 per annum. This amount is one-tenth of the tax amount being paid in Shimla, Ambala, and Dehradun,” the Lt Governor said.

Nearly 46,000 out of 1,01,000 shops in city areas are less than 100 sq ft and they will have to pay up to Rs 700 per annum. Out of these 46,000 shops, 80 percent will have to pay a meager Rs 600 per annum/ Rs 50 per month.

Around 30,000 shops will have to pay taxes below Rs 2000 per annum and out of these, 20,000 will have to pay less than Rs 1500 which is also one-tenth of the amount being paid in Shimla, Ambala and Dehradun, Sinha noted.

India is trying to reduce its dependence on foreign countries in health care sector : PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India is trying to ensure minimal dependence on foreign countries in the healthcare sector.

He pointed out that as the pandemic focused the global attention on health, India went a step further and focused on wellness.

“That is why we have put forward a vision before the world – One Earth, One Health. This involves holistic healthcare for all creatures- humans, animals or plants” said the Prime Minister, while addressing a Post Budget Webinar on the subject of ‘Health and Medical Research’.

Highlighting the growing confidence of the world in the pharma sector of India, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to capitalize on this and work towards protecting this image.

He informed that a new programme is being launched to boost research and innovation in the pharma sector through centres of excellence which will strengthen the economy as well as create new opportunities for employment.

The Prime Minister noted the absence of an integrated long-term vision for health for many decades after Independence. The Prime Minister said that the government is now pushing the whole-of-the-government approach instead of limiting the subject of health to just the Health Ministry.

Underlining the importance of strong health infrastructure for the treatment of serious ailments, the Prime Minister said more than 1.5 lakh health centres are being developed across the country close to residential areas so that testing centres and first aid are available.

The Prime Minister said Critical health infrastructure is being made accessible to small towns and villages under the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission which is not only giving rise to new hospitals but it is also creating a new and complete health ecosystem.

“Making medical treatment affordable has been the top-most priority of our government”, said the Prime Minister, informing that through Ayushman Bharat, about Rs 80,000 crore of the poor patients were saved due to free treatment under the scheme.

Modi said that March 7 is observed as Jan Aushadhi Diwas, and he pointed out that affordable medicines through 9000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have saved about Rs 20,000 crore of the poor and middle classes all over the country. “This means that just these two schemes saved one lakh crore rupees of the citizens” he added.

Regarding human resources in the sector, the Prime Minister informed that more than 260 new medical colleges have been opened in the last few years.

“This has doubled the medical seats in graduate and postgraduate medical courses as compared to 2014” he said.

The Prime Minister underlined the emphasis on the nursing field in this year’s Budget. “Opening 157 nursing colleges in the vicinity of the medical colleges is a huge step in the direction of medical human resources. This may be useful in fulfilling global demand, not just the domestic need”, he added.

The Prime Minister reiterated the lessons learnt with regard to supply chain during the pandemic and said that it has become a matter of great concern.

He lamented the fact that life-saving equipment like medicines, vaccines and medical devices were weaponised when the pandemic was at its peak.

Highlighting the role of technology in medical services he said “We want to give timely healthcare to the citizens through the facility of Digital Health ID. 10 crore people have already benefited by teleconsultation through schemes like e-Sanjivini”, he said.

“5G is creating new opportunities in this sector for startups. Drones are bringing revolutionary changes in medicine delivery and testing services” he said.

“This is a great opportunity for the entrepreneurs and will give a push to our efforts for universal healthcare”, he said, exhorting the entrepreneurs to avoid the import of any technology. The Prime Minister listed the required institutional response in this regard” he said.

“The market size of the pharma sector in India is 4 lakh crores today”, the Prime Minister said. He stressed the need to find coordination between the private sector and academia as it has the potential to grow the market size beyond Rs 10 lakh crores.

Jammu: Father along with sons injured in Road accident

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Jammu: Father along with sons injured in Road accident

Aman Zutshi

Jammu: A man and his two sons injured in a road mishap on Monday near Jaran Wali Gali in Surankote area of Poonch, Jammu.

As per sources, the mishap happened when the father and his two sons were going in a Bolero car bearing registered no ‘JK02AC4143’ from Mendhar to Jaran Wali Gali in Surankote and losing control over the car skidded off the road, which wounded them.

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After the mishap, the local residents immediately took the injured to Sub-District hospital Surankote for the treatment.

“This was a Bolero car which was going towards Jaran Wali Gali and around 10:30am three injured patients came to us”, Block Medical Officer (BMO) Surankote, said.

“I have checked the patients properly. Our surgeon as well as casualty medical officer have also checked the injured thoroughly, we have conducted their ultra sound tests”, he added.

“The patients have sustained minor injuries and we will discharge them soon. They are stable now and they are currently under our observation”, he further said.

The injured have been identified as Shakeel Ahmed (40) son of Nizam din of Gorsia, Poonch, Intekhab Shakeel (12) s/o Mohd Shakeel of Gorsia, Poonch, Mohd Fazan (10) s/o Mohd Shakeel age of Gorsia, Poonch.

Further details are awaited.

Transfers and postings of J&K Police Officers

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March 6, 2023

Transfers and postings of J&K Police Officers

Government on Monday posted Nitish Kumar (IPS) as Inspector General of Police CID J&K with immediate effect in the interest of administration.

In an order, a copy of which lies with GNS, Nitish Kumar IPS, awaiting orders of posting, is posted as Inspector General of Police, CID, J&K, vice Mahendra Natg Tuwari, IPS.

Mahendra Nath Tiwari, IPS, Inspector General of Police, CID, J&K has transferred and posted as Inspector General of Police, armed, Jammu, relieving Mukesh Singh, IPS, of additional charge of the posted.

Whatsapp scam alert for Jammu people

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March 6, 2023

Whatsapp scam alert for Jammu people

Jammu: A fake message doing rounds on Whatsapp these days offering free internet to Jammuites is likely to be a scam.

As per the report, the message claims to provide free recharge plans to different telecom users. It encourages people to click on a link to avail the free offer and once clicked the link could steal the users data from their smartphones or computers.

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We want to caution the masses in Jammu about this scam. If you get such a message, do not click on the Link as it could lead to data and information theft from the mobile device, and can have other serious consequences. the report said.

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BJP will win upcoming elections in J&K: Ravinder Raina

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BJP will win upcoming elections in J&K: Ravinder Raina

Accompanied by party workers and supporters, J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina along with former Minister Sat Sharma, former Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta and other senior leaders of the party distributed sweets and congratulated each other to celebrate the victory of the BJP and its alliance partners in Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya assembly election results.

As per the statement issued by the party here, Ravinder Raina after leading the victory celebration at party headquarter in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu thanked the people of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya for their love, faith and support to the BJP.“The lotus (symbol of BJP) has bloomed again in these regions and the party will also win J&K in upcoming elections”, said Raina.

Raina said that the election victories, in all the regions have justified the policies of the BJP, especially of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji who only can ‘run this country with nationalist and progressive ideas’.

“This success is of our whole BJP family and Modi government as the Centre did so many developmental works for the betterment of the common masses in the country,” he said.

Amid dry weather forecast, night temperatures drop in J&K

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March 6, 2023

Amid forecast for mainly dry weather, the minimum temperatures recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.

Quoting a meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 3.5°C against 7.4°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 1.3°C for the summer capital.

Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against minus 1.8°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 1.1°C against 3.6°C on the previous night and it was 0.1°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

Jammu recorded a low of 12.2°C against 13.0°C on the previous night. It was 0.1°C above normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 5.8°C (above normal by 2.8°C), Batote 7.2°C (above normal by 1.4°C), Katra 11.6°C (1.1°C above normal) and Bhadarwah 3.6°C (1.5°C above normal).

Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil, the official said, recorded a low of minus 6.6°C and minus 3.6°C respectively. He said mainly dry weather was expected till March 12.

30,000 jobs given in 3 years, 20,000 more vacancies to be filled: LG

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30,000 jobs given in 3 years, 20,000 more vacancies to be filled: LG

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Youth Festival at BSF Camp, Paloura, Jammu and felicitated the beneficiaries of Mission Youth’s schemes, athletes and new recruits of Agniveer & Jammu Kashmir Police.

On the occasion, Sinha also launched Rozgaar Mela and on spot placement drive.

Congratulating the winners of the athletics meet and new recruits, he Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT Government towards the aspirations of the younger population.
“We are empowering our youth for tomorrow. Ongoing training & skill development and Apprentice Mela are aimed to boost their career prospects and build an entrepreneurship ecosystem. We have ensured financial resources & start-up support services to encourage new business creation,” said the Lt Governor.
He said, the UT administration is moving ahead in a planned manner & in consultation with stakeholders to provide all the support to our youth to realize their dream.

“We are always ready to listen to the Common man, farmer, laborer, businessman, employee, and make necessary intervention to safeguarding their interest,” he observed.
The Lt Governor shared the new milestones achieved by the J&K in Youth Empowerment under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Our Youth are converting the opportunities into infinite possibilities to fulfill the vision of strong & Atmanirbhar J&K,” said the Lt Governor.

J&K UT had established the highest number of PMEGP units last year & with record number of entrepreneurs, dreams of becoming job creators instead of job seekers are being realized. The credit for this historic achievement goes to the youth of Jammu Kashmir who have made the country proud, he added.

“Under the guidance of Prime Minister, in the last three years, we have filled more than 30,000 vacant government posts. Soon the process to fill 20,000 vacant posts in administration will start. More than 6 lakh youth of J&K have been extended with technical support & financial assistance to become entrepreneurs,” Sinha.
In just 10 days of Back to Village and My Town, My Pride, UT administration has created 75,000 new entrepreneurs, he said.

Highlighting the efforts of the Government to realize the true potential of the youth of Jammu Kashmir, the Lt Governor said the Jammu Kashmir administration is running about 17 self-employment schemes and employment fairs are also being organized in every district, in which the private companies from across the country are providing on spot offers to youth.

Jammu Kashmir, which used to be at the bottom of the medal tally, is now bringing laurels to the nation at the international events. ‘My Youth, My Pride’, University Athletic Championship and LG Rolling Trophy are providing a proper platform to lakhs of budding sportspersons. More than 50 lakh children and youth get the sporting opportunity under My Youth, My Pride and 42,000 youth from the Union Territory participated in the LG Rolling Cricket Trophy, he noted.

He also informed about the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be organized on March 20 in 6 districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Lt Governor congratulated all the trainers and officials associated with Center for District Youth Training and Empowerment Trainees (C-DYTE) and advised them for upskilling and developing new skills among the youth as per the modern day requirements.
15 C-DYTE centres in Jammu district alone are providing development training to the youth of 300 villages of the district.

The Youth Festival was organized by district administration Jammu in collaboration with Mission Youth. Entrepreneurs, who have benefitted from the schemes of different departments, were also felicitated with appreciation certificates. Best instructors awards were given to instructors of C-DYTE on the occasion.

Bharat Bhushan, Chairman DDC Jammu; senior officers of J&K Police, BSF & civil administration, prominent citizens and youth in large numbers were present.