Chandigarh, April 5, 2013: Swami Vivekananda taught boldness, love and unity to all human beings. According to him and Advait philosophy, entire existence is one. It may be called the most powerful force, or the cosmos, the space, time matter and energy, sentient and insentient things, plants and creatures, plan, action, and results, all human beings are one and that one can be called God. Beyond Him, apart from Him, separate from Him, there is nothing.

Expressing these views, while speaking on Annual Celebrations of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram here today, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shivraj V. Patil said that Swami Vivekananda livid for others and for him, there exist only Humanity and Truth. He said the teachings of Swami Vivekananda are relevant at all times. Swami Vivekananda ji said “Awake, arise, and stop not until the goal is achieved”. He asked human beings to be strong and bold, and do their duties in the best possible manner. He thought that, in everything in the universe, there is divinity.  He need not feel weak and unable to do his duties. This philosophy does not exclude anything.  It includes everything.  It speaks of the past, the present and the future, of things, plants, creatures and human beings, and the almighty force, God, he added.

Born with a yogic temperament, Patil said Swami Vivekananda emphasised on positive attitudes and did not support negative attitudes.

The Governor said that Swami Ji founded a unique type of organizations known as Ramakrishna Mission, in which monks and lay people would jointly undertake propagation of practical Vedanta, and various forms of social service, such as running hospitals schools, colleges, hostels, and conducting massive relief and rehabilitation work for victims of natural calamities.

He said one of the most significant contributions of Swami Vivekananda to the modern world is his interpretation of religion as a universal experience of transcendent reality, common to all humanity.

Emphasising on unity of science and space, matter and energy, Patil said that spirituality, science and technology should go hand in hand. He said when this kind of philosophy can be developed in the minds of the people then nothing can be impossible.

Speaking on the occasion, Swami Anupma Nanda, Secretary of the Rama Krishna Mission Ashram, Chandigarh said that we celebrate this Annual Function to spread the message and teachings of Swami Ramakrishna Paramahansa and Swami Vivekananda.

Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included Swami Atmashraddhananda, Editor, Vedanta Kesari, Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, Justice Hemmant Gupta, Principal Secretary to Governor, M.P. Singh and Dr. R.K. Mahajan, Department of Economics, Punjabi University, Regional Centre, Bathinda.

Jalandhar, April 5, 2013: Border Security Force have seized 9 packets of heroine from a plastic pipe from Rajatal BOP  area in Amritsar sector today.

According to a press release issued from IG office , BSF( Punjab) Frontiers HQ here, said that the plastic pipe having nine packets of the contraband was found abandoned at a distance of  30 meters approximately ahead of the BS Fence and about 200 meters from the International Border.

The Search operation was carried out at about 2.15 PM today after the BSF troops noticed movements of some suspicious persons near the International Border.

It’s presently an estimated market value is presumed to be a sum of Rs 45 crore.

Dharamsala, April 6, 2013: The  urban areas of Himachal Pradesh will soon get a face lift, as the Asian Development Bank is releasing a sum of Rs. 475 crore for this purpose.

Disclosing this in a special interview with this Correspondent at Dharamsala on Saturday the Minister of Urban Development, Himachal Sudheer Sharma said, “One will soon see a definite facelift  in the Urban sector of the state, especially in the areas of street lighting, drinking water, roads and parking facilities.”

Minister said that Himachal Pradesh is the primary attraction area for tourists, specially, a large bunk of the foreigners visit Dharamsala and its surroundings. To give them extra in the circuit, the state government is paying special attention.

He said, “The Gaggal Airport of Dharamsala shall have regular flights to Delhi and Chandigarh by Spice jet. The company successfully landed the bigger plane in the airport recently, and as and when DGCA gives the clearance, a regular flight shall start, say in a fortnight.” The flights were suspended last year due to cancellation of the license of solo operator, the King Fisher.

Minister said that there is a regular congestion of traffic in Kotwali Bazaar in Dharamsala –McLeodganj section, to avoid this, the previous Congress-led government planned to construct a rope way between these two points, but the matter could not be materialised.  He said, “This project shall be taken back from Tourism Department and be handed over to Himachal Pradesh Infrastructure Development Board to give it a required speed.” This rope way shall attract tourist and reduce the vehicular traffic from the city to Dalai Lama’s place.

Minister said that another Rope Way proposed in the area is between Chamunda Devi and Himani Chamunda, the later is situated at the height of 10,500 ft. “The tendering for this project shall be done next month, “said Sudheer.

He said that one Urban Mobility transport Authority is coming up in Himachal to regulate the buses, taxis, autos and other mode of vehicles in the urban areas of Himachal. He said that apart from traditional mode, some alternate urban transport modes like Monorail are being planned for Shimla and so called second capital of state, Dharamsala.

He said, “Previously some money was given to Shimla (under special category state) by Urban Development Ministry under JNNRUM scheme for city buses, but the funds were transferred to Himachal road transport HRTC. Now these funds shall only be given to Urban Mobility transport Authority for its right use.” He said that this time Dharamsala city has also been included for this type of buses, which are being funded by Centre.

New Delhi, April 6, 2013: The President of India Pranab Mukherjee today inaugurated the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Central Bureau of Investigation,  and said that  police and investigative organisations can play a crucial role in creating conditions that could engender societal changes. He said that an alert and responsive police force and investigative agency can ensure that no crime goes unpunished.  

Delivering the 14th DP Kohli Memorial Lecture organised in honour of  CBI’s  founder Director , The President of India said that the  stature that CBI has gained over the decades is an eloquent testimony to the distinguished services rendered by its founder Director  and all the directors who succeeded him and made their own contribution in building up this unique organisation.

In his address, the President emphasised the need to  ensure speedy and thorough investigation of allegations, and speedy prosecution so that the guilty are punished without delay.  

 Pranab Mukherjee said that at the core of good governance is inviolable adherence to rule of law, and , from it emanates the  critical need for participatory decision-making structure, transparency, responsiveness, accountability, equity and inclusiveness.  The President stated that an important aspect of our development paradigm is empowerment through entitlement which is backed by legal enactments. He said that a rights-based approach to the  development process, such as  Rights to Education, Employment and Food Security are the core of such a development strategy, and, hoped that this  should be implemented fully.

He said that India is  at the cross roads of transformation and cannot afford to lose the momentum of change.  He said that there is immense scope to better our participatory decision making structure, improve the application of rule of law, enhance transparency, increase accountability, promote greater equity and inclusiveness and improve consensus based approach.

The President also unveiled the Golden Jubilee Logo of the CBI and awarded the President’s Police medals for distinguished service and decorated the Best Detective Constable of the CBI.  He also honoured the former Directors of the Central Bureau of Investigation.  

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for PMO and Personnel, V Narayanasamy said that   the  CBI has become an iconic institution in the investigation of crime and corruption.  He said that the founder Director of CBI, imbibed the values of 'Industry, Impartiality and Integrity' that enabled the CBI to emerge as nation's premier investigation agency.  He stated that the government has taken various measures to improve governance and integrity in public services which include measures like enacting RTI, introducing   a comprehensive ‘Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011’  which is being considered by the Parliament, and  ‘The Whistle Blowers Protection Bill 2011’  which was passed by the Lok Sabha and is presently with the Rajya Sabha 

Narayansamy said that Corruption is a key issue in governance , and this menace can be curbed by systematic changes in governance like enhancing citizen participation and promoting transparency, accountability and probity in administration.  He said that Excellence in governance can be achieved through improvement in government structures and processes, by way of promoting transparency and accountability, with emphasis on grievance redressal, innovations in e-Governance, and quick adaptation to best practices. He said that the need of the hour is efficient and effective delivery of public services.

The Director CBI, Ranjit Sinha in his welcome address said that the public expects the CBI to act with greater effectiveness and speed, and added that the Bureau needs to take note of the growing grass roots voices in the country against corruption.  Director CBI said that  the Bureau  has to prepare to work across the globe as  Mutual Legal Assistance  requests, Letters Rogatory, Extradition and other areas of multi-jurisdictional investigation are set to expand in volume and complexity. He said that the increasing engagement of the Indian economy with ASEAN, EU and SAARC member countries is expected to have major implications on the nature of CBI’s work.

Director CBI  said that the Bureau will use the Golden jubilee year to thoroughly assess its existing affairs and frame a plan on building the CBI of the future that is at par with the finest law enforcement institutions of the world.  Sinha said that as part of the proposed road map for the Golden jubilee celebrations spread over the year 2013-14, it is planned to reach out to the citizens at large by showcasing the history and work of CBI.  The Director said that for the first time, CBI would hold an International anti-corruption conference inviting experts from leading international law enforcement bodies as also representatives from National institutions like Planning Commission, Enforcement Directorate, FIU, SEBI etc. He added that, in order to constantly upgrade standards and processes of investigation, technology and forensics, the CBI wishes to start a mechanism to promote research in various areas of our work by collaborating with the eminent institutions like National Law Universities, IITs and IIMs. The CBI Academy would also undertake MOUs with leading world class training bodies to upgrade the knowledge and skill of our personnel, Sinha added.

On this occasion, the CBI officers who were decorated with the President’s Police Medal by the Pranab Mukherjee President of India are Keshav Kumar, Joint Director, CBI, Mumbai; N.S.Kharayat, Assistant Director(Interpol), CBI, New Delhi; Javed Siraj, SP, CBI, SC-II, New Delhi; Ravinder Singh Jaggi, ASP, CBI, SU, New Delhi; Jeet Singh, Inspector, CBI Academy, Ghaziabad(UP) and Rajender Kumar Gaur, Inspector, Information Section, CBI(HQ), New Delhi. Bharat Bhushan Sharma, Constable, ACB, CBI, Jammu  was also honoured with the D.P.Kohli Best Detective Constable Award for the year 2012.

Ferozepur, April 7, 2013: An incidence of illegal availability of ammunition material has come to notice at village Beganwali near Fazilka.

With the recovery of cover of rocket launchers, it has also put a big question mark on the security. 

According to Ranjit Singh, an official of Criminal Investigating Agency, the police have registered a case against Sohan Lal, a junk dealer, who is doing the alleged illegal business of ammunition materials.  

On conducting a raid by the police at his residence, 13 rocket launchers sheaths were found.

The police are further investigating into the matter to know the involvement of persons in such deals.

New Delhi, April 7, 2013 : Pranab Mukherjee, President of India presents President’s Police Medal to Rajinder Kumar Gaur, Inspector of Police and Press Information Officer, CBI ,New Delhi on the occasion of inauguration of Golden Jubilee Celebrations of CBI on April 6 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

The said President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service was announced on the occasion of Independence Day, 2012.
Gaur, a resident of Village Jharsa in District Gurgaon.

R.K. Gaur is a Post Graduate in Sociology and Post Graduate Diploma in Personal Management, Labour Laws and Administrative Law.  He graduated from Government College, Gurgaon.

The publicity of CBI cases is very delicate, very exacting and requires alertness and speed. He did an excellent job in arranging wide publicity through Print and Electronic media to build up the image of CBI.
Gaur, a soft-spoken police officer maintains excellent rapport with journalists.
Earlier, R. K. Gaur was also awarded with Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Republic Day, 2005 by the President of India.

New Delhi, April 7, 2013: Haryana Chief Minister, Bhupinder Singh Hooda has reiterated the demand for a separate High Court for Haryana.

He was speaking at the Conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of the High Courts, held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today.

The Conference was presided over by the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Chief Justice of India, Justice Altamas Kabir and Union Law and Justice Minister Dr Ashwani Kumar were also present.

Hooda said that a separate High Court for the state was our constitutional right. This will not only fulfill the aspirations of people of Haryana, but will also strengthen the judicial system in the state. It can be easily realised by bifurcating the existing premises, judges and the staff of Punjab and Haryana High Court, he said. Keeping in view the increased number of litigations originating from Haryana, he also suggested the change in the ratio of judges from 60:40 to 50:50 between Punjab and Haryana.

Hooda said that his government is working for easy and low cost access to justice at the grass root level. Several steps have been taken in this regard. State Legal Services Authority has been spearheading the process of creating legal awareness and assisting the disadvantaged groups in their quest for justice. The advocates on the panel of district authorities and sub-district level legal services committees are regularly holding legal literacy camps in jails for prisoners, in juvenile homes, shelter homes, old age homes etc. Such camps are also held for the officials at the grass root level, like Anganwari workers, patwaris, health workers as well as the elected members of panchayats and the local bodies. A Student Legal Literacy Mission has also been initiated and Legal Literacy Clubs have been opened in 1,544 government schools and 171 colleges, besides 633 clubs in private educational institutions. As many as 509 Legal Aid Clinics have also been established in Gram Panchayats, he said.

He said that all measures for creation of posts and recruitment are being taken by the state government. All the required posts for legal service authorities have been sanctioned and these institutions are performing well.

Hooda said that Haryana is among the front-runners in setting up Family Courts, Environment Courts, Accidents Tribunals, Consumer Courts etc. Alternative forums like Taxation Tribunals, Electricity Regulatory Commission, Lokayukta, Environment Appellate Tribunal and Tribunals under other legislations etc. have contributed in reduction of cases before the regular courts.

The C.M said that special efforts are being made to ensure complete safety and protection of women. A scheme for providing legal aid through women prosecution counsels to victims of sexual offences and other crimes against women and children is being implemented in all the districts of Haryana.  To monitor cases pertaining to crimes against women an Additional Director General of Police has been appointed. Lady Deputy Superintendent of Police or an Inspector has been deputed in each district as a nodal officer to coordinate all actions with regard to crime against women. A four digit women helpline number 1091 has been activated. To provide instant help to women in distress, 30 PCR vans exclusively staffed by women police officials have been put in operation. Women police officers are deputed to handle, monitor and investigate rape cases. Two Mahila Police Stations have already been established and four more are in the process of being set up. Haryana Government is also committed to implement the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, which has been recently notified. 

He said that the Government of Haryana is setting up new court complexes and residential and other facilities of judicial officers to facilitate their smooth functioning. Adequate funds have been provided for the modernisation of the infrastructure. A Judicial Academy has been set up for upgradation of skills and enhancing the capabilities of judicial officers.  

Hooda said that apart from increasing the number of judges, courts and improving the infrastructure, the steps also have been taken to reduce litigation. A litigation policy has been notified in the year 2010 and the results have been very positive.

Referring to the specific agenda points of the Conference, Hooda said that Haryana Government has taken substantive steps in respect of morning and evening courts, CBI and special courts, support to the e-court programme, development and infrastructure of subordinate courts etc. Haryana has two fully functional Gram Nyayalayas.

Hooda welcomed the All India Judicial Service and also expressed support for the initiative of the National Court Management System and the creation of a National Judicial Data grid.

With spirits high Hooda expressed confidence that the deliberations of the Conference   will further strengthen the foundations of our democracy. The synergy between the three key players of the democracy i.e. executive, legislature and judiciary alone can ensure equitable development of the Country, he said. He called for reaffirmation of unconditional commitment to the cause of inclusive justice for the citizens.

New Delhi, April 8, 2013: According to information shared by Jagminder Singh, Volunteer, 30 Days 100 Camps, “100 Gurmat Camps are being organised in 30 days starting from April 20 to May 20 in Alwar District of Rajasthan. Several organisations are part of this grand initiative”.

In a statement here on Monday, he added 30 Days 100 Camps (www.30Days100Camps.com) is first of its kind initiative. Gurmat Camps would be organised in all the 30 Gurdwaras of Alwar City and in about 70 Gurdwaras located in the villages in Alwar District. Locations for these 100 Gurmat Camps have been chosen so as to cover the entire over 1,00,000 Sangat of Alwar, including 20,000 children of about 250 Gurdwaras in Alwar District.

“Gurmat Camps would include Screenings of 4 Sikh Animated and Non-Animated Movies, Naam Simran /  Kirtan, Katha, Gatka Performance, Evaluation Tests, Sikh Activity Booklets, Drawing, Colouring and more Competitions for kids, Lectures and PPTs by eminent personalities on several issues, street play on Sikh History, prize distribution and much more”, he said.

Adding, he said, “The motive of the initiative 30 Days 100 Camps is to inspire the Sangat, especially the youth towards the true values of Sikhism. Through this initiative, they would be reaching out to the economically backward Sikligar, Mazhbi, Lubana and Rai Sikhs living in Alwar villages. This would be first-ever Gurmat Camp in more than 90 % of the Alwar villages. Also it would help to carry out a broad survey of all the villages simultaneously alongwith Gurmat Camps, thus the priority villages can be found out where there is an urgent need to provide school education as well as Gurmat education”.

Further, he said another motive is to provide Gurmat and Sikh History Books including Sikh Rehat  Maryada, learn Punjabi books for each Sikh household as there is an acute shortage of Gurmat Books in Alwar.

Still, another major advantage is, that through this initiative, several organisations are coming together on a common platform and many have already evinced interest in launching long-term projects for helping out the over 1 lakh disadvantaged Sikhs in Alwar through empowerment, education, employment and Gurmat, he revealed.

 He said atleast 4 teams would be organising Gurmat Camps in 4 different villages simultaneously. Hence, in this way, 100 Gurmat Camps would be organised in a maximum of 30 days.

He said several organisations are contributing for this grand initiative. Bhai Mani Singh Sewa Society, Alwar is doing Pre-Camps fieldwork for 2 months and Camps Fieldwork for 1 month. Young Sikh leaders are bearing all the transportation costs for the Pre-Camps Fieldwork and during the camps. AllGurdwara.com and United Sewa Society, Jalandhar are doing Pre-Camps Fieldwork along with Camps Fieldwork for 1 month. Also, they are arranging 1 Projector set each.

Singh said DSGMC is providing 29,000 Gurmat Books while SGPC is providing 4 Parcharaks and a movie van. Sikhs Helping Sikhs & Bibek Trust is providing 20,000 Sikh History books. Sewak Welfare Society is sponsoring the printing costs for 40,000 question papers. Kalgidhar Trust (Baru Sahib) is sponsoring 200 DVDs of Singh Soorme Animated Movie, he added.

He also said Sarbans Daani Sewa Society is sponsoring 5,000 Sikh Activity Booklets and 1 Projector Set. Gursikh Education Society is actively lobbying for this initiative and also sponsoring the volunteer jackets and 1 Projector Set. Guru Tegh Bahadur Educational & Charitable Trust is sponsoring 5,000 Books (Guru Tegh Bahadur – Hind Di Chaadar). Kirat World is organising a seminar for youth. SikhiSidak.com is providing with Gurmat Books. SikhAwakening.com Team is active in Central Coordination and website handling.

Dharamsala, April 8, 2013: The Ghurkha Community of Himachal Pradesh is not happy with the ex-IPH Minister of Himachal and BJP leader Ravinder Ravi, who is also MLA from Dehra constituency of Kangra district of the state.

The community say that ex-minister should feel public apology from the community for his comment against the Ghurkhas in Himachal Assembly on April 5. The president of Gorkha Community of Punjab and Himachal Bhupinder Singh Gurung said, “Ravi must resign from Vidhan Sabha and render his apology to the community for his statement in Himachal Assembly, where he (Ravi) stated that the problem of stray dogs and monkeys could be solved if Ghorkha and Naga regiments are called in the state, as these animals are favourite food of Ghorkhas and Nagas .”

Gurung said that they love these animals and Ravi’s statement has shaken the community.

A Gorkha women’s leader Asha Punn said, “Ravi’s statement is like an abuse to us. He must apologise immediately and resign from assembly at any cost or we shall intensify our agitation.”

Gorkhas on Monday carried a big rally in Dharamsala and burnt the effigy of the ex- minister near DC’s office. They also submitted a memorandum to CM through DC Kangra at Dharamsala.

Ludhiana, April 8, 2013: PAU Police here, have arrested Congress MLA and noted Punjabi singer Mohd Sadique’s son-in-law for carrying fake identity card (I-card) of Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Mumbai Andheri West Police.

The accused has been identified as Mohammad Yasin, a resident of Barewal Road, Ludhiana.

SHO Inspector Gurbir Singh told the media persons here on Monday that the police had laid a naka in the Barewal area to apprehend anti-social elements.

He said seeing a suspected person he was asked to stop but the suspected person attempted to flee away. However, the suspected person was chased and arrested.

He told that on search, an I-card was recovered from the possession of the suspected person identified as Mohammad Yasin.

Mohammad Yasin was carrying I-card of Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Mumbai Andheri West Police. However, on checking the I-card was found fake.

The accused had claimed to be an undercover agent of CID. However, the police said this claim was fake one.

Further police investigation is in progress.

When contacted, Mohd Sadique confirmed that the arrested accused was his son-in-law. However, he told that he stood with the truth. He said if one had done wrong then he had to pay the price for the same.

Congress MLA and noted Punjabi singer Mohd Sadique’s son-in-law Mohammad Yasin in police custody at Ludhiana on Monday.

Ferozepur, April 9, 2013:  Various Sikh Organisations of Feozepur district namely Shromani Akali Dal (Amrisar), Vishav Bhai Mardana Kirtan Darbar Society, Eknoor Khalsa Fouj, Sant Samaj Bhagat Baba Milkha Singh, Avtar Singh Jhoke Hari Har, Baba Bohar Singh Tootan Wale, Baba Pali Ji Nanaksar, Kalghidhar Amrit Sanchar Jatha, Sikh Welfare Society and others, under the leadership of Bhai Jaspal Singh, Bhagwan Sing Dariyala, Jasbir Singh, Gurcharan Singh Bhullar, Himmat Singh Shakur, Bohar Singh Khalsa and Harjit Singh, organised a road march from Gurudwara Bazidpur to Gurudwara Saragarhi, on Monday, to register their protest, to cancel the death sentence awarded to Prof Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, also his immediate release.

The Sikh Organisations said, the atrocities on Sikhs in minority are being committed and they will not tolerate further excesses on Sikh community. They added till such time the death sentence awarded to Prof. Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar is not taken back and released, the agitation will continue.

Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar is a convict on death row in India.  He was found guilty of killing 9 by standers in a 1993 car bombing intended to kill Maninderjeet Singh Bitta, on September 11, 1993 when a car bomb exploded outside the offices of the India Youth Congress on Raisina Road in New Delhi and sentenced to death by hanging by split decision.  He is a also suspected in two other deadly terrorist attacks in India. The responsibility for the attack was taken by Khalistan Liberation Force. Bitta had survived in the attack with shrapnel wounds to his chest. However, two of Bitta's body guards were killed.

Jalandhar, April 9, 2013: An outreach Medical programme for the ex-servicemen was conducted by 9 Air Force Hospital Halwara, to commemorate the World Health Day. This event was an effort by Indian Air Force Medical Services to demonstrate to veterans that “we do care for them”.

Air Marshal AK Behl, Director General Medical Sciences (Air) is the driving force behind this idea.

The Medicare camp was conducted at Jagraon town. 

It was inaugurated by Air Commodore RGK Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding 9 Wing.

The Air Officer emphasised the need to observe healthy life style and stressed on the adverse impact of lifestyle diseases in our life. Health education lectures on life style diseases, backache, female foeticide and HIV/AIDS were given by Medical, Surgical and Gynecologist, respectively. This was followed by medical examination of the veterans. General OPD, Medical examination, Specialist consultation in Medicine, Surgery and Gynecology, routine Investigations including hematological investigations, urinalysis and specialist investigations like ECG, HbA1C and spirometry facilities were offered.

The facilities of Optometrist and physiotherapy were also made available.

The dental team from 6 Air Force Dental Corps complemented the medical team in their efforts. The results of the investigations were analysed and medicines were dispensed free of cost then and there.  Those requiring further management were referred and advised to visit OPD at 9 Air Force Hospital for further management. 

Majority of the patients were found to be suffering from lifestyle diseases and age related ailments.

A total of 285 ex-servicemen and their families got registered and benefitted from the camp.  The response of the veterans to this initiative was very encouraging. A few of them said that they did not expect so much comprehensive health care made available at their door step in a remote area and were thankful for this initiative by the Indian Air Force. 

The President of Ex-servicemen League (Punjab and Chandigarh) and his team played a very important role and extended their whole hearted support in conduct of the camp.

Jalandhar, April 9, 2013: Air Commodore SK Mohlah has taken over the command of Air Force Station, Adampur on Monday from Group Captain R Bhasin.

Air Commodore SK Mohlah was commissioned in the Indian Air Force on June 7, 1986.

The Air Officer is an alumnus of National Defence Academy  and has completed his Masters in Defence and Strategic Studies. He is an accomplished officer, having undergone various courses such as Junior Commanders Course and is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College. He is a highly experienced Test Pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor. For his distinguished service, he was awarded with Vayu Sena Medal in 2006.

Jalandhar, April 9, 2013: The Special Judge Chennai has convicted, R. Rajendran(a fraudster) U/sec.120-B r/w 420, 468 & 467 of IPC, in a bank fraud case and sentenced him to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 14 lakhs.     

The CBI investigation revealed that Rajendran had cheated Indian Bank, South Usman Road, T. Nagar Branch, Chennai and fraudulently opened 14 trade finance accounts and one Annapoorna Arogya account in the name of different parties without their knowledge/consent so as to divert the money from these accounts to a common account and misappropriated the amount.  Thereby, he caused a wrongful loss to the Indian Bank to the tune of about Rs.1,12,00,000.

After trial, the court found him guilty and convicted.

Jalandhar, April 9, 2013: The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered three cases related to poaching of Rhinos which took place during July and September, 2012 in the districts Karbi Anglong and Nagaon of Assam.

It was alleged that in all three cases, Rhinos were killed by using the fire arms and their body parts were taken away.

These cases were initially registered by Assam Police against unknown persons in districts of Karbi Anglong and Nagaon of Assam, for various offences of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 & the Arms Act,1959.CBI took up the investigation on the request of Assam Government and further notification from Government of India.

Jalandhar, April 9, 2013: The Special Judge for CBI, Mumbai has convicted Vilas Prabhakar Narkar, then Superintendent (Preventive) Central Excise, Thane-I Commissionerate Dadar, Mumbai and sentenced him to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 10,000 in a bribery case.

CBI had registered case against Vilas Prabhakar Narkar and others U/s 120 IPC, Section 7 and 13(2) r/w 13(1) (d) of PC Act, 1988 on the allegation that Vilas Prabhakar Narkar had demanded a bribe of Rs.1.5 lakh from the complainant who was Proprietor Of private firm for setting the excise duty matter.

A charge sheet was filed on May 19, 2009 in the Court of Special Judge for CBI Cases, Mumbai against Vilas Prabhakar Narkar then Superintendent of Central Excise and other three officials.

The Trial Court found Vilas Prabhakar Narkar guilty and acquitted three other officials.

New Delhi, April 9, 2013: President Pranab Mukherjee today exhorted to propagate to the world, the values and lessons contained in rich traditions of the country and stressed that the importance of imparting moral lessons to children should be rightly understood.  
        
Mukherjee was addressing a National Seminar on Challenges of the Modern World: Solutions through Indology organised at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra today.    

He said that in a world focused on materialism and where many see the end justifying the means, the study of rich Indian culture can give an alternate model. The wealth of our works stand bequeathed to the benefit of this modern world. Citing example of the holy book Bhagavad Gita, he said that the underlying moral teachings in Bhagavad Gita can emphasise the need to adhere to righteous path even in the face of adversity.
He said that institutes of learning should offer courses on life management to orient the students with the diverse perspectives of life to give them a different world view of modernity.
He said that the maxim “Vasudeva kutumbakam” instructs us to treat the whole world like a family. Our traditional understanding calls for the essential fraternity and friendship amongst societies and countries.

He said that in the battle, ‘survival of the fittest’ everyone is overcome by anxiety and disquiet. The ancient scriptures and literatures contain valuable wisdom that denotes the true meaning of notions such as life, happiness, peace, prosperity, duty and obligation.

He said that languages and literature are our shared heritage and classical Indian languages like Sanskrit and Tamil, with rich original literary and grammatical traditions are amongst the longest surviving languages in the world. These languages were equal in importance with the other great literatures of the world such as Greek, Latin, Chinese and Persian.
He said that the wealth of information and advice contained in the works in several Indian languages and Indian philosophy could provide answers to both individuals and nations. Answers to the myriad problems that confront the mortal life can be unlocked from India’s ancient literary treasures.
Mukherjee reminded that the great men and thinkers of the 19th century have contributed towards reformation of society and upliftment of human life. He said that socio-religious movements like Arya Samaj, Brahma Samaj, Prarthana Samaj and Theosophical society had lent a direction that was new for that age but old in respect of our ancient philosophical understanding.
The President congratulated Kurukshetra University for organising Seminar on this topic as it holds great importance to the modern times and could offer guidance to the resolution of several of its problems. Indology is the study of Indian culture in its entire gamut, from its Indian languages to its art, customs, beliefs, religion and other related aspects, he added.
He applauded the efforts of Kurukshetra University in imparting quality education conforming to global standard. He said that the University emphasises on all round development of students through promotion of sports and co-curricular programmes. The university has produced nine Arjuna Awardees, two Dronacharya Awardees and one Major Dhyan Chand Awardee.
Speaking on this occasion, Haryana Governor, Jagannath Pahadia stressed the need to impart moral education to the children alongwith academics so that they could face all challenges of the world. He said every child had a right to get education. He said that a biggest challenge before the humanity is tempering with natural resources and this has put the humanity at the threshold of devastation.
Haryana  Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda was of the view that construct of Indology should not be restricted to the study of our past heritage alone. He emphasized that India is impacting the world affairs even today in so many ways and the fact should find a legitimate place in any discussion on Indology. “We must talk about the rich contribution of India’s scientists, researchers and professionals to the pursuits of knowledge in all its forms. We must discuss India’s IT professionals’ contribution in numerous break-through in the modern times”, he added.

Hooda said that we are living in the knowledge century and only societies would move forward which are able to promote higher learning and knowledge pool. He suggested that our scholars and intellectuals should harness their faculties in the service of mankind which is equal to worshiping the God.

Vice Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Dr. D.D.S. Sandhu, Former Vice Chancellor K.D. Sanskriti University, Darbhanga, Prof. B.S. Kumar, Director, Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies, KUK also spoke on this occasion.

Those who were present on this occasion included Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal, Members of Parliament Dr. Ram Parkash, Naveen Jindal, Ishwar Singh, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sultan Singh and other eminent scholars and distinguished dignitaries.

Jalandhar, April 10, 2013: The Special Judge, CBI, Guwahati (Assam) has convicted A.K. Bora, the then Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board, N.F. Railway, Guwahati and sentenced him to undergo three years Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 3,000 in a case relating to recruitment of 165 candidates for the post of Junior Accounts Assistants in Railway.     

The CBI investigation revealed that Shri A.K. Bora while posted and functioning as Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board, N. F. Railway, Guwahati during the year 1997-98 had abused his official position omitting the names of successful candidates for the post of Junior Accounts Assistants in N.F. Railway and as against them included the names of unsuccessful candidates. Thus he showed undue favour to unsuccessful candidates for some ulterior motives for which CBI after conducting investigation, filed Chargesheet on November 30, 2004 in the Court of Special Judge, CBI Guwahati (Assam).

The Trial Court found the accused guilty and convicted him.

Jalandhar, April 10, 2013: Pakistani model Veena Malik walked on the ramp on the concluding day of the bridal week at Cleopatra Spa and Salon here on Wednesday.

She gave her presence in the grand fashion show today.

She has been wearing beautiful blue colour bridal dress. Also, she was wearing attractive jewellery.

Malik mesmerised the audience with her actions and words.

A large number of people had arrived specially to see Veena Malik live on the stage. It was a memorable moment for them.

The five-day event unfolded a collage of bride and groom makeovers, major styles and beauty forecasts.

People were invited to have free consultations, nail art, trial make-up, bridal queries, counseling and demonstrations of bridal make-up and hairstyle during the five day-long event.

The show proved to be a trend-setter.

Dharamsala, April 11, 2013:There are five popular Shakti peeths in the lower areas of Himachal . Three of them are in Kangra district, they are Sri Bajreshwari Devi at Kangra, Shree Chamunda Devi near Dharamsala and Shree Jawala Ji.

Beside this, Shree  Chintpurni in Una district and Shree Naina Devi in Bilaspur districts are the places where lakhs of pilgrimage pay a visit in the 10 days of Devi Chaitra Navratras, considered by Hindus as a holy period, which started on Thursday . It shall would conclude on April 20, the next Saturday.

Kangra Deputy Commissioner C Palrasu said, “Special arrangements are made for the Chaiter Navrtara , where  thousands of pilgrims are expected to visit  Shakti peeths of Bajreshwari, Jawalamukhi and Chamunda temples everyday”.

He said all arrangements for the security and law and order besides accommodation, health care and sanitation and other facilities for the visiting pilgrims were completed. Palrasu said, “To maintain proper sanitation in the temple towns 300 workers have been put on duty in each town.”

The DC said ban was imposed in the three temple towns under section 144 of the CrPC for carrying fire arms, sharp-edged weapons and explosive material during the Navratras.

“As these Shrines are only connected through roads, the special arrangements are made to carry on the traffic uninterrupted”, said Balbir Thakur SSP Kangra at Dharamsala. He said that enough space has been provided for the parking of the vehicles of the visitors in all the three Shaktipeeths in the district. He said five armed reserves had been deployed in three temples and 300 Home Guards too were deployed to regulate pilgrim traffic and maintain law and order situation. He said the police personnel in civil too had been deployed to keep vigil on the anti-social elements. He said bomb disposal squad had been put on readiness and anti sabotage checking was being done in the three temples with sniffer dog squads pressed into service.

“The police have installed closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras at the temples to manage the crowd,” said Thakur.

The pilgrims visiting the temples would be frisked and have to pass through metal detectors before entering the temples. Coconut as prasad, would not be allowed to be taken in the temple during Navratras. Likewise, the popular shrines of Naina Devi in Bilaspur district and Chintpurni in Una district is witnessing a huge rush from the day one of the festival.

Arrangements are made that people would be able to have live 'darshan' of Brajeshwari, Jwalaji and Chamunda temples on www.divineindia.com.