Friday, December 18, 2015
Sangama
(A sexual minorities NGO working for Human Rights)
Invite to Press Conference
Delhi, 18 Dec 2015: Sangama, a Bangalore-based NGO of Sexual and Gender Minorities, working for the human rights for the last 15 years, along with Karnataka Sexual Minorities Forum, Sexual Minorities Forum- Kerala, National Alliance for Peoples Movement (NAPM), National Coalition of People living with HIV in India( NCPI PLUS) and activists will address a Press Conference on Friday, the 18th of December 2015 at Press Club from 4:30 to 5:30pm on the Introduction by Shashi Tharoor, a private member’s bill in Parliament, to amend Section 377 of Indian Penal Code.
(A sexual minorities NGO working for Human Rights)
Invite to Press Conference
Delhi, 18 Dec 2015: Sangama, a Bangalore-based NGO of Sexual and Gender Minorities, working for the human rights for the last 15 years, along with Karnataka Sexual Minorities Forum, Sexual Minorities Forum- Kerala, National Alliance for Peoples Movement (NAPM), National Coalition of People living with HIV in India( NCPI PLUS) and activists will address a Press Conference on Friday, the 18th of December 2015 at Press Club from 4:30 to 5:30pm on the Introduction by Shashi Tharoor, a private member’s bill in Parliament, to amend Section 377 of Indian Penal Code.
We acknowledge the efforts and welcome the move to introduce the bill. No responsible Parliament should ignore the harassment and persecution which the sexual minority citizens have been subjected to because of an outdated and archaic s.377 and the resulting legal framework. It is the bounden duty of the parliamentarians, sworn to uphold the Constitution, to redress the real grievances of the sexual minority community. Even as the opinion against the retention of Section 377 builds up, it is clear that the law continues to be used to target, harass and persecute sexual minorities, including Transgenders and various other identities, across the country. The insidious danger of section 377 lies in the fact that it permeates different social settings including the medical establishment, family and the State. Violence gains a semblance of legal acceptability. Sec. 377 expresses the deep societal repugnance towards sexual minorities and provided the fig leaf of legitimacy for the harassment of sexual minorities. India HIV/AIDS Alliance has also welcomed the introduction of the bill. They were instrumental in building the momentum against s 377 in 18 states under “Pehchan” program
Various Civil society and sexual minority groups will be part of the press conference
Venue: Press Club of India
Time: 4:30 to 5:30pm (immediately after the bill was introduced in the Parliament)
Date: 18th Dec, 2015
Time: 4:30 to 5:30pm (immediately after the bill was introduced in the Parliament)
Date: 18th Dec, 2015
Excel Housewares Pvt. Ltd. Launches “LYRA GLASSWARE”
Carrying forward their brand promise of ‘Future Inspired Glassware’, M/s Excel Housewares Pvt. Ltd. adds a new gem to its wide range of quality glassware and kitchenware product with– Lyra Glassware.
With its range of extremely stylish and modern glassware, Lyra is carefully and efficiently designed to offer light weight and economical glassware products to elevate the daily lifestyle of customers.
The glasses are available in the Following Shapes – Water, Soft Drink, Beer Tumblers and Mugs, Coffee Mugs, Ice Cream Cup Etc
Looking in to the customer convenience Lyra glassware is available across all prominent online store like Amazon, Flipkart, PepperFry.com, Snapdeal and Hopscotch.in.
The product is also available across all leading stores like Home Town, More mega mart, Home Centres, Spencers, Metro Cash & Carry and very soon it will be available in Wal-Mart.
The CEO of M/s Excel Housewares Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Satish Arora and Director Mrs. Swatika Khanna Arora launched these products with view of providing buyers an economical range of glasses with new trendy looks. Mr. Satish Arora said “as the party season in ON, there cannot be better time to give buyers this amazing range of glassware, to glam up their Socializing Events.”
For more information visit - www.lyraglassware.com
Thanks & Warm Regards,
Amit Kumar
987135800
Grand inauguration of 22nd National Cricket Tournament for the blind
New Delhi, December 17, 2015: Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled' long standing patronage for cricket is well known since its inception. Their efforts were formalized by establishing the Cricket Association for the Blind (CABI) in the year 2012. CABI was conceived with the aim to use competitive cricket to teach the blind to look at life positively, gain in confidence and strive to be winners rather than dependents; and to use the game as a medium to transmit the message of ability and talent to the society. The Indian cricket team for the blind made the country proud by winning both T20 World Cup in 2012 and 4th One Day International World Cup on 2014. They are ready to continue lifting the World Cup trophy yet again in 2016.
After stupendous success in T20 and World Cup for the blinds, CABI in the presence of Chief Guest Shri Oscar Fernandes, Former Minister, MP & General Secretary of AICC, Hon'ble guests Shri Lov Verma, IAS,Secretary to Govt. of India, Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilties and Shri Ananth Kumar, Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers today inaugurated the 22nd National Cricket Tournament for blind at 9:00 AM atCentral Civil Services Cultural & Sports Ground, Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The tournament will be played in Delhi and Gurgaon from December 17- 21, 2015.
22nd National Cricket tournament follows the league format, followed by the semi finals and the final. Eight teams from all the four zones will play total of 15 matches in Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Ground, Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi and Devi Lal Stadium, Gurgaon. The eight participating teams are Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (North Zone), Odisha and West Bengal (East Zone), Gujarat and Rajasthan (West Zone) and Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka (South Zone). All the league matches will be played between 17th and 19th December, the semi- finals on December 20th, 2015 while the final match will be contested on 21st December from 11 AM onwards. The outcome of the National Tournament would be formation of a 17member Indian team which will be selected to play T20 Asia from January 16- 24, 2016 in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi.
We invite you all to come together for the National Cricket Tournament for the Blind encouraging players from 8 states to find a place in the coveted National team. We salute the sporting spirit in every player who have come together to put
an entertaining contest and represent their country in world class cricket for the Blind. Let’s come together to boost their confidence and learn the winning attitude from them.
Match Schedules
Ground A - Civil Services ground, Chanakyapuri, Vinay Marg, near Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi
Ground B - Tau Devilal Stadium Gurgaon.
17th to 19th December: 2 matches at each ground
1st match from 9 AM to 12.30 PM
2nd match from 1 PM to 4.30 PM.
20th December: 1st Semi Final - Ground A - 11.00 am to 2.30 pm.
20th December: 2nd Semi Final - Ground B, 11.00 am to 2.30 pm.
21st December: Finals - Civil Services ground, Chanakyapuri, Vinay Marg, Near Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi from 10 am to 1.30 pm, followed by prize distribution.
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled
Samarthanam works to empower the visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged and help them to keep in pace with the rest of the society by providing quality education, accommodation, nutritious food, vocational training, placement based rehabilitation and achieve personal independence. However, the long term vision of Samarthanam is to work towards an inclusive society free from discrimination where persons with disabilities become contributing members, living with dignity and respect.
About Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI):
The Cricket Association for the Blind (CABI) is the apex body that organizes and conducts cricket for the blind across India. CABI was handed over the responsibility of promoting and organizing cricket for the blind by the previous body Association for Cricket for the Blind in India – ACBI, in 2010. It is a registered Non Profit Organization, affiliated to the World Blind Cricket (WBC).
For further information, please contact:
Rachna Kathuria / Rashmi Chowdhury
M: 9999973697 / 8285079862
Email id: rachnakathuria@gmail.com / rashmi.chowdhury07@gmail.com
Excel Housewares Pvt. Ltd. Launches “LYRA GLASSWARE”
Carrying forward their brand promise of ‘Future Inspired Glassware’, M/s Excel Housewares Pvt. Ltd. adds a new gem to its wide range of quality glassware and kitchenware product with– Lyra Glassware.
With its range of extremely stylish and modern glassware, Lyra is carefully and efficiently designed to offer light weight and economical glassware products to elevate the daily lifestyle of customers.
The glasses are available in the Following Shapes – Water, Soft Drink, Beer Tumblers and Mugs, Coffee Mugs, Ice Cream Cup Etc
Looking in to the customer convenience Lyra glassware is available across all prominent online store like Amazon, Flipkart, PepperFry.com, Snapdeal and Hopscotch.in.
The product is also available across all leading stores like Home Town, More mega mart, Home Centres, Spencers, Metro Cash & Carry and very soon it will be available in Wal-Mart.
The CEO of M/s Excel Housewares Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Satish Arora and Director Mrs. Swatika Khanna Arora launched these products with view of providing buyers an economical range of glasses with new trendy looks. Mr. Satish Arora said “as the party season in ON, there cannot be better time to give buyers this amazing range of glassware, to glam up their Socializing Events.”
For more information visit - www.lyraglassware.com
Thanks & Warm Regards,
Amit Kumar
987135800
Dear Friends,
As we all know that the doctored case of National Herald is an example of Modi's revenge politics.
Due to lack of any evidence the ED had given a clean chit to Smt. Gandhi & others but the Modi Govt removed the ED director & reopened the case again.
Delhi High Court has summoned Smt Sonia Gandhi & Sri Rahul Gandhi, On 19th Dec. Smt Sonia Gandhi will walk to Patiala Court.
Let us join her to show our support to her. Plz use #WalkWithTruth in your tweets from 11AM onwards to send a message to our opponents that we will not be cowed down or back down in front of any provocation by false cases.
As we all know that the doctored case of National Herald is an example of Modi's revenge politics.
Due to lack of any evidence the ED had given a clean chit to Smt. Gandhi & others but the Modi Govt removed the ED director & reopened the case again.
Delhi High Court has summoned Smt Sonia Gandhi & Sri Rahul Gandhi, On 19th Dec. Smt Sonia Gandhi will walk to Patiala Court.
Let us join her to show our support to her. Plz use #WalkWithTruth in your tweets from 11AM onwards to send a message to our opponents that we will not be cowed down or back down in front of any provocation by false cases.
Truth will finally prevail in this case.
Satya Mev Jayate.
Satya Mev Jayate.
- Team WithRG
BLOCK YOUR DATE FOR CPA ANNUA
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through the
empowerment of people at the grass roots. The CPA ever since its inception has been pursuing its objectives in letter and spirit.As an alternative think-tank,
CPA
has been intervening with policy initiatives, such as round tables, panel discussions, closed door interactions, fact finding reports, conferences on both domestic and international issues.
CPA is now pleased to announce the institution of an Annual Lecture. The inaugural in the series will be held at the India International Centre on January 16 at 6 p.m. Please block the date, and we will soon be sending you
the details.
We welcome you to the first edition of our annual lecture Series.
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सेवा में,
श्री राम नाईक जी
महामहिम राज्यपाल
उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार
लखनऊ, उत्तर प्रदेश
महामहिम,
उत्तर प्रदेश में लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति ना होने से प्रदेश सरकार के भ्रष्टाचार में लगाम लगाने की कोई प्रभावी एजेंसी नहीं है। लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति हेतु संवैधानिक प्रावधानों के तहत प्रदेश में लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति के नाम पर हाईकोर्ट के मुख्य न्यायाधीश, मुख्यमंत्री तथा विपक्ष के नेता द्वारा करने का प्रावधान है। लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति हेतु निम्न पांच लोगों के नाम को प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा सुप्रीम कोर्ट के सम्मुख पेश किया गया-
1. जस्टिस कलीमुल्ला खान
2. जस्टिस इम्तियाज मुर्तजा
3. जस्टिस संजय शर्मा
4. जस्टिस रविन्द्र सिंह
5. जस्टिस वीरेन्द्र सिंह
इलाहाबाद उच्च न्यायालय के मुख्य न्यायाधीश जस्टिस चन्द्रचूड़ ने यह पत्र लिखा है कि जस्टिस (रिटा0) वीरेन्द्र सिंह के नाम का पैनल में होने के लिए उनकी सहमति नहीं थी फिर प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा सुप्रीम कोर्ट को कैसे गुमराह किया गया इसकी सी0 बी0 आई0 जांच होनी चाहिए। संविधान के संरक्षक होने के नाते माननीय राज्यपाल द्वारा राजनैतिक दवाब में लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति से हमेशा इंकार किया गया जो कानूनन सही है। जस्टिस वीरेन्द्र सिंह के कदाचार तथा भ्रष्ट आचरण के बारे में हमारे संगठन ने पहले भी पत्र लिखकर आगाह किया था। जस्टिस वीरेन्द्र सिंह का बेटा सत्तारुढ़ दल समाजवादी पार्टी का सक्रिय सदस्य है तथा श्री सिंह खुद भी समाजवादी पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेता शिवपाल सिंह यादव के रिश्तेदार हैं।
इन सब बातों को नजरदांज कर प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के सम्मुख सम्पूर्ण पेश नहीं कर गुमराह किया गया और जस्टिस वीरेन्द्र सिंह की नियुक्ति हेतु माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय द्वारा आदेश जारी कर दिये गये।
गौरतलब है कि जस्टिस वीरेन्द्र सिंह के नाम पर सपा और बसपा दोनों की सहमति है तथा सुप्रीम कोर्ट के सम्मुख मामले पर प्रदेश सरकार की पैरवी कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता तथा वरिष्ठ वकील कपिल सिब्बल द्वारा की गई। इससे यह जाहिर होता है कि भ्रष्ट तन्त्र को बनाये रखने के लिए सपा बसपा तथा कांगे्रस एक हैं और इसलिए एक संग्दिध चरित्र के व्यक्ति को लोकायुक्त बनाने पर जोर दिया जा रहा है। इसके पूर्व भी नोएडा के माफिया
इंजीनियर यादव सिंह को सपा तथा बसपा द्वारा राजनैतिक संरक्षण देेने का मामला हमारे संगठन द्वारा उजागर किया गया पर इसके बावजूद यादव सिंह की गिरफ्तारी नहीं हो रही है। यदि उत्तर प्रदेश में ईमानदार की लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति हुई तो प्रदेश में और भी कई यादव सिंह जैसे माफिया अफसर और नेता बेनकाब होंगे।
माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के सम्मुख सभी तथ्यों को नहीं लाये जाने से 16.12.2015 को पारित आदेश के विरुद्ध पुर्नविचार याचिका दायर करने की आवश्यकता है। कानूनी जानकारों के अनुसार संविधान के अनुच्छेद 142 के तहत माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय द्वारा लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति के आदेश जारी नहीं किये जा सकते। आज के समाचारों के अनुसार इलाहाबाद उच्च न्यायालय के मुख्य न्यायाधीश जस्टिस चन्द्रचूर्ण ने इस विषय पर आपत्ति जाहिर करते हुए एक पत्र राज्यपाल तथा सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के मुख्य न्यायाधीश को लिखा है जिसके अनुसार उनकी सहमति के बगैर जस्टिस बीरेन्द्र सिंह का नाम 5 लोगों के पैनल में डाला गया था।
यदि सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के आदेश को सही भी मान लिया जाये तो भी प्रदेश के राज्यपाल होने के नाते आप जस्टिस वीरेन्द्र सिंह की पुलिस तथा सी0 आई0 डी0 जांच कराने के लिए कानूनी तौर पर बाध्य हैं जैसे कि उच्च न्यायालय के जजों की नियुक्ति के बारे में प्रक्रिया का पालन होता है। हम आपसे निवेदन करते हैं कि जस्टिस वीरेन्द्र सिंह के राजनैतिक सम्पर्क तथा उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य उपभोक्ता आयोग के चेयरमैन के कार्यकाल की भ्रष्ट आचरण की स्वतन्त्र एजेंसी से जांच कराकर रिपोर्ट को माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के सम्मुख प्रस्तुत करने की कृपा करें जिससे 16 दिसम्बर का आदेश निरस्त हो सकेगा।
इसके पूर्व उत्तर प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग के चेयरमैन पद पर सत्तारुढ़ सपा द्वारा राजनैतिक नियुक्ति से लाखों युवाओं का भविष्य चैपट किया गया तथा बाद में इलाहाबाद उच्च न्यायालय द्वारा उनकी नियुक्ति को रद्द कर दिया गया। लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति के संदर्भ में भी हमारी संस्था मौलिक भारत द्वारा जस्टिस वीरेन्द्र सिंह के राजनैतिक सम्पर्क तथा भ्रष्टाचार के कई प्रमाण दिये गये हैं तथा आवश्यकता पड़ने पर हम और भी प्रमाणों को अग्रसारित कर सकते हैं। आप कानून के ज्ञाता तथा संविधान के संरक्षक हैं। हम आपसे निवेदन करते हैं कि इस विशय पर राज्यपाल का पक्ष रखने के लिए केन्द्र सरकार के अटार्नी जनरल के माध्यम से माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के सम्मुख सभी तथ्यों को अविलम्ब रखा जाये जिससे जस्टिस वीरेन्द्र सिंह की नियुक्ति के आदेश रद्द हो सकें और एक निश्पक्ष तथा ईमानदार लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति सम्भव हो सके।
इस संदर्भ में देश हित में मौलिक भारत हमेशा सहयोग के लिए तत्पर है।
सादर,
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मुख्य न्यायाधीश
सर्वोच्च न्यायालय, नई दिल्ली
2. जस्टिस डी0 वाई0 चन्द्रचूड़
मुख्य न्यायाधीश
इलाहाबाद उच्च न्यायालय, उत्तर प्रदेश
प्रति-
1. जस्टिस टी0 एस0 ठाकुर
मुख्य न्यायाधीश
सर्वोच्च न्यायालय, नई दिल्ली
2. जस्टिस डी0 वाई0 चन्द्रचूड़
मुख्य न्यायाधीश
इलाहाबाद उच्च न्यायालय, उत्तर प्रदेश