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SRINAGAR, FRIDAY, 15 SHABAN 1433 AH ; 06 JULY 2012

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Omar greets people on Shab-e-Baraat

Srinagar, July 5 (KNS): Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has extended his best wishes to the people on Shab-e-Baraat describing it holy occasion to seek forgiveness from Allah and pray for peace, prosperity and well-being of the humanity.

Omar Abdullah said that this holy night of prayers provide us an opportunity to pray for Almighty’s blessings and vow to be just, compassionate, noble, pious, dutiful and pubic-friendly.

The Chief Minister expressed the hope that Shab-e-Baraat would be harbinger of peace and development in the State 

Governor condoles demise of S. D. Rohmetra

                                                 SRINAGAR, JULY 5 – Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, has condoled the sad demise of Mr. S. D. Rohmetra, Editor-in-Chief, Daily Excelsior, Jammu, who passed away this morning.

In a condolence message, the Governor said that he was saddened to learn about the demise of Mr. Rohmetra, who had contributed significantly to the development of English journalism in the State.

The Governor conveyed his sympathies to members of the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

On behalf of the Governor, a wreath was laid by Mr. Pradeep Gupta, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, on the body of Mr. Rohmetra, at the Shastri Nagar Cremation Ground, Jammu.

Omar attends last rites of Rohmetra

JAMMU, JULY 5: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Thursday attended the last rites of Chief Editor Daily Excelsior S. D. Rohmetra, who passed away this morning at AIIMS, New Delhi.

The Chief Minister, along with his cabinet colleagues, Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, Finance Minister, Abdul Rahim Rathar, Minister for Industries and Commerce, S. S. Slathia, Minister of state for Home, Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to Chief Minister, Mubrak Gul and Political Advisors to Chief Minister, Devindar Rana attended the last rites of Rohmetra who was cremated at Shastrinagar cremation ground.

Governor, N N Vohra was represented by the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Mr Pardeep Gupta, who conveyed the condolence message of the Governor to the family members of the deceased.

Relatives, friends, members of media fraternity, government functionaries and a large number of civil society members attended the last rites of the noted journalist of the state.  

Mir grieved over demise of Rohmetra

SRINAGAR ,JULY 05; President Democratic Party of Nationalist(DPN) and Minister for  Agriculture Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir has expressed grief and shock over the demise of Editor in Chief of Daily Excelsior, Mr. S.D Rohmetra who died today at AIIMS, New Delhi.

                In his condolence message, DPN president said that his contribution towards development of journalism in the state will be remembered for long. He worked with dedication and honestly for highlighting the miseries and problems of common masses through his esteemed paper and never compromises on ethics of journalism. Mr. Mir hoped that his noble mission will continue with the same zeal and mission by his successors adding that it due to his commitment towards cause that his paper house as one of the leading news papers of the state.

                Mr Mir has expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed eternal peace to the deported soul.

Dr. Farooq condoles demise of Rohmetra

            SRINAGAR, JULY 05: The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah has condoled the sad demise of noted journalist and Editor in Chief of Daily Excelsior, Mr. S. D. Rohmetra and has expressed solidarity with the bereaved family.

            In his condolence message, Dr. Abdullah has said that the void created by the demise of Mr. Rohmetra in Journalistic fraternity is difficult to be filled up. He has prayed for the peace to the departed soul and conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family.   

Rather orders upgradation of Lower Munda toll plaza at a cost of Rs. 7 cr

SRINAGAR, JULY 05: The Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather today ordered immediate upgradation and face lifting of Toll plaza Lower-Munda in Kashmir at a cost of over Rs. 7 crore.

During his inspection to the toll plaza Lower-Munda today, the Minister asked the Chief Engineer Kashmir to undertake macadamization of the toll plaza immediately at cost of about Rs. 2 crore.

Minister was accompanied by the MLA, Dooru, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Principal Secretary Finance, Mr. M.I. Khandey, Commissioner Sale Tax, Mr. Kifayat Rizvi, Commissioner Excise and Taxation, Ms. Veenta Gupta, Chief Engineer R&B, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, Deputy Commissioner Sale Tax (HQ), Mr. Showkat Aijaj and concerned officers of the Excise, Taxation and Sales Tax Department.

The Minister asked the engineers to constrict separate import and export barrels so that there is no traffic jamming and inconvenience to the public. He also ordered for setting up of High-Mast lights in the toll plaza complex for convenience of the transporter and commuters.

The Minister also chaired a meeting of the officers of Excise, Taxation and Sale Tax Department and discussed in detailed the broad contours of the upgradation plan prepared for the toll plaza. It was informed that two weigh-bridges, one each for export and import barrels, will be setup to clear the incoming and outgoing vehicles without any delay or inconveniences to the transporters and people. In addition 15 solar lights will be installed in the toll plaza to facilitate vehicles clearance by the toll plaza staff during the night hours.

It was informed in the meeting that the sales/imports made from Jammu Division to the tune of Rs. 209.53 crores was recorded at this check post in the year 2001-2002 which jumped to Rs. 3874.06 crores in 2011-12. Similarly, the export figures crossed upto Rs. 494.32 crores in 2011-2012 as compared to the meagre exports of Rs. 106 crores in 2001-2002. The security collected has jumped from Rs. 19.20 lakh in 2001-2002 to Rs. 63.34 lakh in 2011-2012 while as penalty recovered has crossed upto Rs. 90.66 lakh during 2011-2012 from meagre Rs. 3.13 lakh in 2001-2002.   

Later, the Minister also inspected ongoing work on 8.45 km long Nowgam Banihal-Qazikund tunnel being construction by the Highway Authorities of India under four laning projects of the national highway. The tunnel is scheduled to be completed within 3 years.

The Minister also met a deputation of locals and heard their demands about improvement and face-lifting of the Lower Munda check post. They said this check post is providing livelihood to thousands of people of the area and there is urgent need to upgrade the existing facilities in and around the check post  

Malhotra, Lone, Council of Ministers express sorrow over the demise of Rohmetra

SRINAGAR, JULY 05: The Chairman, J&K Legislative Council, Mr. Amrit Malhotra and the Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone have  condoled the demise of the veteran Journalist and Editor–in-Chief, Daily Excelsior, Mr. S.D Rohmetra, who passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi after a brief illness.

The Council of Ministers including Peerzada Mohammad Syeed, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar, Main Altaf Ahmad, Mr. Taj Mohi -ud- Din, Mr. R. S Chib, Mr. S.S. Salathia, Mr. Gh. Hassan Mir, Mr. A. G. Malik, Aga Syed Ruhulla ,Mr. Sham Lal Sharma, Ms. Sakina Itoo, Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Mr. Mubarak Gul, Ministers of State, Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani, Mr. Javid Ahmed Dar, Mr. Manohar Lal, Mr. Shabir Ahmed Khan and Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Khan have also expressed their deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of the veteran Journalist.

They said by the demise of Late Rohmetra, the State has lost a bold and courageous journalist who fearlessly highlighted and projected the issues of vital public importance. Mr. Rohmetra never compromised with the ethics of journalism; they said adding that the demise of Mr. Rohmetra has created a deep void in the journalism fraternity which is difficult to be filled up.

While expressing their sympathies with the bereaved family, they have prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

Rajendra grieved over demise of Rohmetra

SRINAGAR, JULY 5: The Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar has condoled the sad demise of Mr. S. D. Rohmetra, a veteran journalist and Editor-in-Chief, Daily Excelsior Jammu, who passed away this morning in New Delhi. 

In his condolence message to Mr. Kamal Rohmetra, Mr. Neeraj Rohmetra and other members of his family, Mr. Rajendra recalled his long association with Mr. Rohmetra and his contribution to the promotion of healthy journalism in the State. He said Mr. Rohmetra was a courageous journalist, who always reported facts fearlessly and the Daily Excelsior under his able guidance produced many young journalists, who became shinning stars of media world.

Mr. Rajendra said the contribution made by leading daily in the State during the turmoil period by way of supplementing and complimenting the efforts of the Government would be remembered by one and all for times to come. He said in his demise, I have lost my personal friend and well-wisher.

The DGP said that in this hour of grief, he and other ranks of Jammu and Kashmir Police stands with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

Rather grieved over Rohmetra’s demise

SRINAGAR, JULY 05: The Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather has expressed his grieved over the demise of veteran Journalist and Editor in Chief, Daily Excelsior, Mr. S. D Rohmetra who passed away at AIIMS New Delhi after breath illness. Immediately after hearing about demise of Mr. Rohmetra, Mr. Rather flew to Jammu to participate in his cremation.

Meanwhile, in his condolence message, Mr. Rather has described Late Rohmetra as a bold Journalist who without compromising on the principles of journalism highlighted the issues of public importance in his newspaper to seek redressal of their grievances.

He said Late Rohmetra was an Iconic journalist and a noble soul whose demise has created a void in the field of journalism which is very hard to fill.

While extending his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.   

Bhalla express grief over sad demise of Journalist Rohmetra

 SRINAGAR, JULY 05: Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr. Raman Bhalla on Thursday expressed his grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the veteran Journalist and Editor in Chief of the English Newspaper, Daily Excelsior, Mr. S. D Rohmetra.

In his condolence message, the Minister said that he was an imminent great journalist, down to earth person and dedicated to his profession. He said that Late Journalist was very much bold to put forth the truth before the readers and throughout his life fought for the justice of the common man and never compromised on his principles.

Mr. Bhalla expressed his sympathies with the members of the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of the deceased soul.