Jamnagar, June 8

An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet on Friday developed a technical snag during landing at the Jamnagar Air Force base, an IAF official said.The pilot of the aircraft is safe as he ejected in time, said the official.”At around 9:20 am, the pilot of a Jaguar aircraft, on a routine mission from Jamnagar, safely ejected when the aircraft developed a snag during the landing phase. It was a minor accident. Pilot is safe,” said the official.He said a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the incident.According to him, the plane has not crash landed, as it had only developed a technical snag.There was only minor damage to the fighter jet, he said.The incident comes just three days after another Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Kutch in which senior IAF pilot Air Commodore Sanjai Chauhan was killed.Air Commodore Chauhan, a recipient of the Vayu Sena Medal and the Air Officer Commanding of Jamnagar Air Force Station, died when the deep penetration plane crashed in a field in Bareja village on June 5. PTI

Chandigarh, June 7

Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh said his government would provide compensation to the Punjabi settlers whose shops were gutted during the recent violence in Shillong.The CM, who met the four-member committee headed by Cooperation Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, on their return from the strife-torn areas of Shillong, said the Punjab Government would also assist the settlers in completing an under-construction community-run school.He said his government would also provide legal guidance to the affected families, if required. Capt Amarinder also said he would speak to his counterpart in Meghalaya and the Home Minister, requesting them to take steps to instil confidence in Punjabi settlers.Randhawa told the CM that the gurdwara and the school run by the Punjabi community had not been damaged, but two shops and two vehicles belonging to the community members had been burnt. — TN

Srinagar, June 5

Militants attacked an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday evening, sparking of a gunfight, police said.Militants attacked the camp of 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Hajin area of Bandipora.”Army retaliated the militants’ fire and heavy firing exchanges are now going on in the area,” said a police officer.Four to six militants came from two sides of army camp and Hajin police station and fired eight rounds of Underbarrel Grenade Launcher, news agency ANI said.More details are awaited.

Vijay Mohan

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 28

Officers of the Central armed police forces (CAPFs) will be held personally liable for fines imposed by courts if personnel are forced to seek legal recourse in service matters where the law has already been settled by way of earlier judgments.This follows directions of the Delhi High Court in the case of several personnel from different CAPFs seeking the benefits of Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme based upon an earlier judgment.Directing all formations to finalise legal notices claiming ACP within eight weeks from the date of receipt, a memorandum issued by the Directorate General Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Force cautions that failing this, the high court may impose heavy costs, for which the officials concerned will be held responsible.“It is deemed appropriate to direct that henceforth, if any of the forces receives a notice from the force personnel claiming benefits of the ACP scheme, if he is found eligible, necessary steps shall be taken by respondents to sanction the said benefits,” a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court ruled.“If no relief is granted to eligible force personnel and he is compelled to approach the court for relief, a serious view shall be taken in the matter and in that eventuality, the court will be inclined to impose heavy costs on the respondents,” the Bench added.The Court was informed that personnel from the ITBP, SSB, CRPF and the SSB had filed similar petitions seeking the same relief.“Every other day, we come across matters of similar nature that clearly demonstrates that only when a member of the force is compelled to file a petition for relief, do the respondents wake up to take action. It appears that none of the forces mentioned above have taken any initiative to grant relief to their personnel whose cases are covered by the decision in the case of Jaipal Singh (supra), followed by several other decisions on the same line,” the Bench had observed earlier.“Given the above persistent and unabated recalcitrance, we deem it appropriate to issue notices to show cause to the Director Generals of the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSF and the CISF calling upon them to file their respective affidavits explaining inter alia as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for failing to act on their own by granting the benefits…” the Bench had said while asking them to details the steps taken by them from September 2013 onwards to extend the benefits to the personnel concerned.

Amit Khajuria

Tribune News Service

Jammu, May 21

Pakistan Rangers yet again resorted to unprovoked shelling in the Arnia sector, injuring seven persons, including a Special Police Officer (SPO), and triggering panic among villages along the International Border on Monday.The local administration began evacuating people from the border areas of Ranbir Singh Pura (RS Pura) and closed schools for two days within 5 km of the border.SPO Gulcharan Singh was injured when a mortar shell landed at a police station in Arnia. A seriously injured woman, Darshna Devi, was shifted to GMC, Jammu. The others, also from Arnia, were admitted to a local hospital.Pakistan Rangers, who had earlier halted firing after “pleading” with the Border Security Force for calm, resorted to unprovoked firing late on Sunday and resumed heavy shelling on Monday. A BSF spokesperson said the Rangers opened small-arms fire at the Narayanpur BOP in Ramgarh sector around 10.30 pm on Sunday for 30 minutes. The BSF retaliated with limited fire. Around 4 am, Rangers restarted small-arms fire in the Arnia sector and switched to heavy mortar shelling around 7 am. A heavy exchange of fire continued till 2 pm.Around 8.45 pm, Chamliyal BOP in the Ramgarh sector was also targeted. Amid shelling, residents started fleeing to safer places. The administration said shelter camps had been set up and vehicles pressed into service to evacuate villagers. As many as 112 schools have been closed for two days.8-month-old boy dies in firing from across LoCJammu: An eight-month-old boy was killed in Pakistani firing along the Line of Control (LoC) at Saili Palli village in the Akhnoor sector late on Sunday. Police said the family was sleeping in the house courtyard when a bullet hit the baby. TNS

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Khanna, May 16

Guardians of Governance (GoG) are eyes and ears of the state government. They are keeping a regular tab on every scheme allotted to them.This was stated by senior adviser to the Punjab Chief Minister Lt-Gen TS Shergill (retd) while addressing the gathering in Kishangarh village, near Khanna, on Wednesday.“GoG submit accurate, unbiased and factual-free report pertaining to the government schemes,” said Shergill.“Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, himself regularly monitors these schemes so that report presented by the GoG is up to the mark, besides suitable and prompt action can be taken accordingly,” he added.“The Chief Minister has given a huge responsibility to ex-servicemen by initiating the GoG scheme,” he said.He clarified that any negative report sent by GoG was taken on priority basis and they did not interfere in the government’s functioning.“Those who perform excellently are praised,” he added.“At present, GOG are monitoring 18 schemes, which will be increased to 24 in the coming days,” he said.“GoG are ensuring effective implementation of the government schemes,” said Lt-Col Harbant Singh Kahlon (retired), the GoG district chief.Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr Shena Aggarwal, Khanna SDM Sandeep Singh, SP (Headquarters) Balwinder Singh Bhikhi and others were also present on the occasion.

• To foster the spirit of national integration, solidarity and develop camaraderie among cadets from Gujarat and J&K, ‘Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat’ camp was conducted by NCC, Srinagar, at the JAK LI Regimental Centre, Rangreth, on Sunday.
• An Army statement said Lt Gen AK Bhatt, Chinar Corps commander, paid a visit to the camp and was delighted to meet the jubilant cadets. After presenting a guard of honour to the corps commander, the cadets presented a remarkable cultural programme, highlighting the rich heritage of the nation.
• Lt Bhatt complimented the cadets for their impeccable parade and the cultural programme. He also urged the cadets to make full use of the opportunity to share their views and opinions and participate in sports, cultural, educational and recreational activities. Srinagar, TNS

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Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare has taken another step forward in optimising the manpower in ECHS polyclinics. Good HR for managing ECHS is the focus

Dear Niners brothers,

l had invited Maj Gen Ashok  Kumar MD ECHS to our Hq  at Chankyapuri  to address  our Governing  council members from  25 States. He clarified  all doubts including  new 64 kB card.  ESM fraternity shud  not worry n his org will take care of all problems  incl prep of new cards. He clarified each indl veteran’s  doubt n took three  hours.

My hats off to see the spirit  n dedication  of the General Officer.  I will  send his personal contact No.  nd  other details on our web sight asap.

Regards.

Brig  Kartar SIngh

President

IESL ,New Delhi

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