Evening Dogri News Bulletin July 9, 2014 Headlines: 1. Economic Survey for 2013-14 presented in Parliament –Recommends Government to move towards a low and stable inflation regime through fiscal consolidation. 2. State Government demands waiver of interest on food grain dues of Food Corporation of India to the State – Says it is not in a position to implement Food Security Act in J&K. 3. Chief Minister meets Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways in New Delhi-- Discusses matters relating to the road connectivity sector in the State. 4. Government to establish Sports Training Councils in twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar. Order: Economic Survey News Reader: Naresh Sharma Naidu – Parties News Reader: Rajan Badyal Congress – LoP Others: Jagmohan Sharma Omar – Food Act Steno: Supinder Omar – Gadkari Tech. Asstt.: Vishaka Dhar Rail Project ( 1 Byte –36 Secs) DEO: Hemant Kumar Gopinathji ( 2 Bytes – 50 Secs) Group “D”: Tarsem Lal Break……. Editor: Harvinder Kour Bhalla – Sports No. of UNI Stories used: Nil Exam – Postponement ( 1 Byte –29 Secs) No. of PTI Stories used: Nil I-Day - Arrangements No. of Stories filed by PTCs: One Amit Shah – BJP No. of Stories filed by Correspondents: Two Cricket No. of NSD/PIB/Inf./ Releases used: Ten FIFA-WC Weather Senior Editor: Abrar Rehmani Tariq A Rather Incharge, RNU Jammu Economic Survey Source-NSD The Economic Survey for 2013-14, presented to Parliament today, recommended the Government to move towards a low and stable inflation regime through fiscal consolidation. It called for revamping social sector schemes like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, National Rural Health Mission and Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and emphasized on reforms in the food market. Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley presented the document in the Lok Sabha while the Minister of State for Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman tabled it in the Rajya Sabha. The Economic Survey forecast the growth rate in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the range of 5.4 to 5.9 per cent in the present fiscal, 2014-15. It observed that the GDP growth rate slowed down to below 5 per cent for two consecutive years from 2012 to 2014 due to poor monsoon, uncertainty in the global economy and poor investment climate. It said that the food inflation remained high during 2013-14 due to high inflation in fruits and vegetables, egg, meat and fish. Omar- Food Act: Source: NSD Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has said that that his Government is not in a position to implement Food Security Act due to the scarcity of food grains. Talking to the reporters in New Delhi after holding a meeting with Union Food Minister, Ram Vilas Paswan, Omar said the implementation of the Food Security Act has put the State at disadvantage in term quantity of ration to be supplied to the people. He also said that State Government is facing difficulty particularly with regard to reduction in the number of people already covered under the public distribution system. The Chief Minister demanded waiver of interest on food grain dues of Food Corporation of India supplied to the State during last 10 years. Dues are to the tune of Rs. 70 crore on which State Government is paying huge interest. Paswan said that the Food Ministry will send this proposal to the Cabinet Naidu – Parties: Source: NSD Parliamentary Affairs Minister, M Venkiah Naidu today appealed all political parties to extend cooperation to the Lok Sabha Speaker in the smooth functioning of the House and allow constructive discussions on key issues. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, Naidu took serious objection to the behaviour of some opposition members, who took the name of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in an objectionable manner during their protest against the Rail Budget in the House this morning. He reiterated that the Government is ready to discuss any issue. Amit Shah –BJP: Source: NSD BJP leader, Amit Shah and close aide of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is the partys new President. He replaces the incumbent Rajnath Singh who became Home Minister after the partys victory in the Lok Sabha polls. A decision in this regard was taken at the partys Parliamentary Board meeting in New Delhi today. Announcing the decision, Singh said the board has unanimously elected Shah as the party chief and expressed hope that the BJP will touch a new high under his leadership. Congress-LoP: Source: NSD Senior Congress leader, Mallikarjun Kharge today met the Lok Sabha Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan at her office over his party’s demand for Leader of Opposition (LoP) status in the House. Kharge, accompanied by his party MPs Captain Amrinder Singh and Jyotiraditya Scindia handed over a memorandum signed by 60 UPA MPs in this regard. Congress which has 44 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha, has been insisting for the LoP post claiming that it is the single largest party in the opposition and had pre-poll alliance with other parties. Exam- Postponement: Source: Release/Correspondent The written tests scheduled for today that is July 9, 2014 for the posts of Firemen/Firemen Driver and tomorrow July 10, 2014 for the posts of Foremen/Junior Electrician /Painter/ Vulcanizer/Plumber/Sub Officer (Steno-Typist) and leading Firemen (Junior Assistant) at Kala Kendra, Jammu has been postponed. According to a release issued by the Fire and Emergency Services, J&K, the new dates will be notified separately. Meanwhile, against the unexpected postponing of the above said exams, the candidates today staged a protest and blocked National Highway near Satwari. The blockade longed for an hour and caused inconvenience to the commuters. Talking to our Correspondent, Yogesh Sharma, SSP Jammu, Uttam Chand said --- Byte---. Gopinathji – Jayanti: Source: Correspondent 116th Mahajayanti of Jagadguru Bhagwaan Gopinathji is being celebrated today at Bhagwaan Gopinathji Ashram, Udaiwala, Bohri, Jammu. The celebrations began with Paduka Pujan at 8:30 am. Giving details about the programme to our Correspondent, Yogesh Sharma, Organizer Bhagwaan Gopinathji Trust, Sushil Kumar Wattal said --- Byte--. Omar-Gadkari: Source: Information Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today had a meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and discussed with him matters relating to the road connectivity sector in the State. Speaking on the occasion, Omar highlighted the importance of this sector for overall development and economic welfare of the State. He emphasized the need for early completion of 4-lane National Highway Project and also laid stress on upgradation and improvement of existing Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. He stressed for transferring maintenance of Batote-Kishtwar road, Kargil-Zanaskar road and Domail-Katra road to J&K PWD. The Chief Minister also raised the issue of construction of tunnels on various routes including tunnel at Peer Ki Gali on Mughal Road, a tunnel connecting Sudh-Mahadev with Marmath in Doda district. The Chief Minister discussed the issue of declaration of Mughal Road as alternate National Highway. Omar also sought Central assistance for construction of five (5) Flyovers by NHAI which include Kalibari, Greater Kailash, Shalteng, Sanantnagar and Bemina. Kishtwar Accident Source: News Room Nine persons were killed yesterday in a tragic road accident when the vehicle they were travelling inskidded off the road and rolled down a hill in Kishtwar district. A special report in this regard from our News Room Incharge Tariq Rather-------------Byte------------- Rail Project: Source: PTC People of Pir Panjal Range of Rajouri and Poonch have once again failed to get the sanction of Rail project in the Rail Budget 2014-15 presented by the Railway Minister in Lok Sabha yesterday. Here’s a report from our district Rajouri Correspondent, Shakeel Choudhary--- Byte---. Cricket: Sources: NSD The first Cricket Test of the five-match series between India and England begins at Nottingham, England today. All India Radio will broadcast live commentary on all the five days of the match. The commentary can be heard on FM Gold and Rajdhani channels from 3.20 pm onwards. Amarnath Yatra Source-Info/PCR 14,413 devotees paid their obeisance before the Ice Ligam yesterday amid chanting of prayers. With this, a total of 1,43,510 pilgrims have paid obeisance at Holy Cave since the commencement of Shri Amarnathji Yatra from Baltal route on 28th June and from Pahalgam route on 2nd July. Meanwhile, 12th batch of 1927 pilgrims today left for the Amarnath cave shrine from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp, Jammu. The batch, including 1,345 men, 363 women and 20 children, Sadhus 177, Sadhvis 22 left in a convoy of 61vehicles. Div. Com.-Yatra: Source-Info In a significant move, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine board has increased quota for current registration of yatries to 5000 yatries per day for each Baltal as well as Pahalgam Route. This information was given in a meeting chaired by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Shantmanu to review the facilities being provided to yatries at Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar yesterday. It was informed in the meeting that sufficient quota is being released for the current registration of yatries and there is no back log. It was also apprised that for current registration of yatris at Jammu Haat, two more new counters have been created. FIFA WC: Source: NSD Germany has entered the final of the FIFA World Cup football beating Brazil 7-1. In the semi-final played at Belo Horizonte last night, Germany registered the biggest ever win in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup by scoring five goals in the first 29 minutes of play to crush Brazil by 7-1. In the second semi-final tonight, Argentina will clash with the Netherlands at Sao Paulo today. I-Day – Arrangements: Source: Information District Development Commissioner, Jammu, Ajeet Kumar Sahu today discussed arrangements being put in place for Independence Day celebration at an officers’ meeting convened in Jammu. During the meeting, it was decided that the main function will be held at Mini Stadium Parade Ground where the VIP will host the National Flag. Threadbare discussion was held with regard to arrangements to be made at the venue of the main function including composition of contingent, sitting arrangements, proper traffic management etc, besides, security arrangements. Sahu issued directions to the concerned departments and asked for maintaining coordination to avoid any lapse. Bhalla – Sports: Source : Information Sports Training Councils will be established in both the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar of the State. This was stated by the Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Raman Bhalla while addressing in a 139th Standing Committee Meeting of J&K State Sports Council (J&KSSC) held in Srinagar today. He said that promoting sports culture and sports activities in the State is among priorities of the Government and number of projects are underway to upgrade the sports infrastructure across the State. It was decided in the meeting that no membership /coaching fee shall be charged from the specially-abled, dumb and deaf sports persons in all stadiums of J&K State Sports Council, besides, coaching fee will be reduced for students and non student sports persons across the State. Evening Gojri News Bulletin July 9, 2014 Headlines: 1. Economic Survey for 2013-14 presented in Parliament –Recommends the Government to move towards a low and stable inflation regime through fiscal consolidation. 2. State Government demands waiver of interest on food grain dues of Food Corporation of India to the State – Says it is not in a position to implement Food Security Act in J&K. 3. Chief Minister meets Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways in New Delhi-- Discusses matters relating to the road connectivity sector in the State. 4. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board increases quota for current registration of yatries to 5000 yatries per day for each Baltal and Pahalgam Route. Order: Economic Survey News Reader: Mohammed Amin Anjum Naidu – Parties News Reader: Mohammed Shafiq Congress – LoP News Assistant: Anwar Hussain Omar – Food Act Steno: Supinder Omar – Gadkari Tech. Asstt.: Vishaka Dhar Rail Project ( 1 Byte –36 Secs) DEO: Nazia Asghar Kishtwar – Accident (1 Byte -- 1.06 Minutes) Group “D”: Tarsem Lal Break……. Editor: Harvinder Kour Div Com- Yatra No. of UNI Stories used: Amarnath Yatra No. of PTI Stories used: Gopinathji ( 1 Byte – 33 Secs) No. of Stories filed by PTCs: Exam – Postponement ( 1 Byte –29 Secs) No. of Stories filed by Correspondents: Amit Shah – BJP No. of NSD/PIB/Inf./ Releases used: Cricket FIFA-WC Senior Editor: Abrar Rehmani Tariq A Rather Incharge, RNU Jammu
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