13 December 2012

Jaiswal Brothers home in Doodhbowli held treasure trove

Jaiswal brothers, Prem Raj and Anand Raj were the owners of the home in Doodhbowli Hyderabad that held precious items from Mughal and Roman period

Ashrafis from home owned by Jaiswal brothers
 
Five people were arrested on Tuesday for stealing antique gold and silver worth Rs 5 to 7 crore. Sources said that the treasure had been unearthed from an old house at Doodhbowli under the Kamatipura police station limits.

The police has seized 1.7 kg of gold coins and ornaments and 4.6 kg of silver ornaments, which archaeologists say belong to the Mughal period and ancient Roman times.  The treasure was discovered from a wall when the house was being demolished for reconstruction.

Police commissioner Anurag Sharma said that labour contractors Mohammed Rafeeq and Abdul Bari, along with five labourers, stole the treasure and distributed it among themselves instead of informing the house owner and government authorities.

Sharma said that while the market value of the seized material was about Rs 50 lakh, its estimated antique value would be about Rs 5-7 crore. “As we are told by archaeologists, the gold and silver ornaments were crafted during the time of the Mughals. Thus they have great archaeological and historical importance. The gold coins or ‘ashrafis’ belong to the Mughal period while a few other coins are from ancient Rome,” he added.

Additional deputy commissioner of police, Commissioner’s Task Force, P. Rameshaiah said that the house in old city where the treasure was found, belonged to one Satish Kumar who had inherited it from his grandfather late Vishwanath. “The house was purchased by Vishwanath around 50 years ago from two brothers Prem Raj and Anand Raj,” Rameshaiah added.

The labour contractors, Rafeeq, 55, from Kishanbagh and Bari, 58, from Phoolbagh, had taken a contract to demolish the house in the third week of October. They had employed the other accused, S. Ramulu, 47, Mohammed Muneer, 55, and Mallesh, 23, for the work, said Ramehsaiah adding that two other accused, Ramulu and Yadaiah, were absconding.

“While demolishing the house, they found the treasure hidden in the wall of the western side room of the house. Twenty per cent was distributed among the labourers and the remaining 80 per cent was taken by the contractors Bhari and Rafeeq,” Rameshaiah added.

Cases have been booked against the accused under IPC Section 380 for theft and section 20 of the Indian Treasure Trove Act. They were handed over to the Kamatipura police for further action. Sources said that the treasure would be handed over to the state archaeological department.

07 September 2012

Ex AP Jaiswal Sabha President writes Hyderabadi Itihas Ke Jharoke Mein.

Anand Raj Varma, former AP Jaiswal Sabha President and former Principal of Anwar Ul Uloom writes Itihas Ke Jharoke Mein.  

Anand Raj Varma chronicles the history of Hyderabad right from Qutub Shahi kings down to the last Nizam

Throw a stone and it is likely to fall on some monument or the other. That's true of Hyderabad, the city of domes and minarets. The same can be said about the books written on the historic city. Every aspect of the nawabi shaher has been written about in vivid detail by a string of authors both in English and Urdu.

If there is a glaring void, it is Hindi.  Strangely, there is no monumental work done in the ‘Rashtriya bhasha', although some books have been written. Hindi lovers take heart – a comprehensive book will soon be out in the official language. A son of the soil, Anand Raj Varma, has taken the initiative to fill this long felt need.

A former principal of Anwar-ul-Uloom College, Dr. Varma has chronicled the history of Hyderabad right from the Qutub Shahi kings down to the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. Not just history - the social, literary, cultural and administrative aspects of the erstwhile rulers have been meticulously captured by Dr. Varma in his forthcoming book –Hyderabad - Itihas Ke Jharoke Mein.

The book draws on the 166-odd articles written by Dr. Varma on the Hyderabad of yesteryears. “It is my humble contribution to the city of my birth,” says the 75-year-old writer who calls himself a ‘soldier of Urdu'.

What makes Dr. Varma's book unique is the large collection of anecdotes and little known things pertaining to the Nizams. This he has been able to gather after interacting with the old Hyderabadis and family members of the former rulers.

Sample this for instance: it was winter and the last Nizam gives Rs. 16 to his servant to get him a blanket. The latter comes back after sometime and says the blanket costs Rs. 18. The Nizam raises his eyebrows in surprise and says he would rather make do with the old rug. Shortly thereafter the Imam of a mosque walks in with a request for money to repair the masjid courtyard.

“How much will it cost”, the Nizam asks. The man hesitatingly replies ‘Sarkar, char lakh. 'To his surprise the Nizam hands him Rs. 16 lakh asking the Imam to repair the entire mosque and not just the courtyard.

“This shows that the Nizam was not a miser as he is made out to be. Only he did not want to spend on himself”, points out Dr. Varma.

There are many such interesting titbits in the book. It also includes the Hyderabadi cuisine and which dish was popular with whom. There are also a good collection of typical Deccani adages. Take this one for instance:

Kahan Nizam Ali, Kahan pyaz ki dali (Comparative phrase for comparing the mighty with the lowly)

Or the more hilarious: Halki dosti sang nakko paon mein juti tung nakko (An all too casual friendship is like an ill-fitting shoe)

25 August 2012

AP Kalwar Jaiswal Sabha Elects Swaroop Kumar Jaiswal

It is our pleasure to declare that the AP Kalwar (Jaiswal) Sabha election for the term 2012-2015 has been completed successfully. We congratulate all the 31 council members for getting elected and wish them all the best and work towards development of the community.

In today's meeting called by the Election Committee which is led by Shri. Rahul Dev, Chief Election officer and committee members Shri. Bansilal, Shri. Shashi Raj, Shri. Partiosh and Shri. Prashant

We had guest of honor Ex-Presidents

1) Shri. Anand Raj Varma,
2) Shri. Chandra Prakash Varma and
3) Shri. Dr. Arun Jaiswal (President-Acting).

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rahul Dev who started by thanking all the community primary members for turning up in large numbers (1700+) for coming and casting their votes.

The 31 elected council members signed a declaration to abide by the Constitution of the Jaiswal Sabha, Rules & Bylaws and Shri Chandra Prakash Varma made them to take the oath to abide by the Constitution. The winning certificates were distributed to all the Council members by all the Honorary Ex-Presidents.

The following office bearers were elected unanimously

1) Shri. Swaroop Kumar Jaiswal Sedupuriya, Puranapool-- President
2) Shri. G. Bansilal Jaiswal, Malakpet -- Vice President
3) Shri. Devender Kumar Jaiswal, Bodle Shah Khidki -- Secretary
4) Shri. Surendra Prasad Aminha, Attapur -- Joint Secretary

The following post was declared elected through Majority votes

1) Shri. Devi Pershad Dholakiya, Bela Chowrasta, Treasurer

The following Executive Members were elected unanimously

1) Shri. Dr. Anil Modi, Domalguda
2) Shri. Sainath Jaiswal Chauraha, Asif Nagar
3) Smt. Dr. Sunaina Aminha, A.S. Rao Nagar
4) Smt. Maitrayi Newnaha, Nimboliadda
5) Shri Adresh Dev Adlakhiya, Domalguda
6) Shri Omprakash Sunehra, Rajanna bavi

We, the Election Committee thank all the community members, respected guests, volunteers on the election day, agents of all contestants and all the 51 contestants for their support and co-operation provided during our entire election term.

Regards,
AP Kalwar (Jaiswal) Election Committee

13 August 2012

Election committee for AP Kalwar Jaiswal Sabha Elections 2012

Election committee for AP Kalwar Jaiswal Sabha Elections 2012 

Chief Election officer

Sri. Rahul Dev S #1-2-217/16/2/A, street No.12 , Domalguda Hyderabad                       Ph: 9948440556

Election Committee Members

Sri. Bansilal 16-1-259/1, Sayeedabad, Hyderabad - 5000059 Ph: 9849325105 / 24072000.
Sri. Prithviraj 12-7-295, Shanti Nivas Appartmen, Mettuguda, Secunderabad. Ph: 9908002978 / 27825935.
Sri. Shashi Raj Kumar 3-5-651, Vittalwadi, Narayanguda, Hyderabad Ph: 9908298198.
Sri. Naveen Kumar Arya 3-5-351, Vittalwadi, Narayanguda, Hyderabad ph: 9246291123.
Sri. Paritosh Jaiswal 17-1-301, Edi Bazar, Near Santosh Nagar, e-Seva, Hyderabad Ph: 924653325.
Sri. Prashant Amina Flat No: 101, Ashoka Leela Residency, Saidabad Colony, Hyderabad Ph: 9848188701

AP Kalwar Jaiswal Sabha Election Candidates 2012

Council Members of A.P. Kalwar (Jaiswal) Sabha Hyderabad Candidates

1. Adresh Dev Adhlakhiyad Domalguda
2. Ajay Kumar Motaria Padmarao Nagar
3. Ajit Kumar Satlakhia Hyderguda
4. Dr. M. Amba Prasad Padma Rao Nagar
5. Anil Kumar Newnaha Champapet
6. Dr. Anil Modi Domalguda
7. Arjun Kumar Aminha Alwal
8. Arun Raj Dharmi Nampally
9. Avinash Kumar Aminha Santoshnagar
10.Smt. Ayushmathi Narayanguda
11. G. Bansilal Jaiswal Malkpet
12. Chandra Prakash Varma Padmarao Nagar
13. Deepak Jaiswal Badgoya Nimboliadda
14. Deepak Karan Chailaha Himayathnagar
15. S. Deepak Kumar Newnaha West Marredpally
16. Deepak Raj Jaiswal Asif Nagar
17. Deepraj Jaiswal Attapur
18. Devender Kumar Jaiswal Bodle Shah Khidki
19. Devi Pershad Dholakiya Bela Chowrasta
20. Smt. Gayatri S. Pardeshi Jyothi Colony
21. Hemanth Kumar Manjhpuria Padma Rao Nagar
22. Kishanlal Motaria Uppuguda
23. Madan Mohan Moria Medak Dist
24. B. Madhusudan Nimboliadda
25. Mahesh Kumar Chudi Bazar
26. Smt. Maitrayi Newnaha Nimboliadda
27. Narsingh Pershad Adhlakhiya Saidabad
28. Smt. Nimmi Kasimpori Malkajgiri
29. Dr. Nitesh Aminha A.S.Rao Nagar
30. Omprakash Sunehra Rajannabavi
31. Parikshit Sirosiya Edi Bazar
32. Radha Raman Maurya Begum Bazar
33. Raghu Raj Koraiah Moosarambagh
34. Raghuraj Varma Rajendernagar
35. Rajender Pershad Puranapul
36. Ramesh Aminha A.S.Rao Nagar
37. Ritesh Jaiswal Ramidhami Shapoor Nagar
38. Roop kumar Rahatpuriya Chilkalguda
39. Sainath Jaiswal Chauraha Asif Nagar
40. Smt.P.Savitha Devi Sirosia Gowliguda
41. Shesh Kumar Jaiswal Aminha Puranapool
42. Smt. Dr. Sunaina Aminha A.S.Rao Nagar
43. Surendra Prasad Aminha Attapur
44. Surya Prakash Sunehra Yakuthpura
45. Dr. Surya Prakash Tularia Begum Bazar
46. B.Susheel Kumar Jaiswal Narsingi
47. Swaroop Kumar Jaiswal Sedupuriya Puranapool
48. Uday Bushan Newnaha Gunfoundry
49. S.Vijay Raj Mustaidpura
50. Vinay Raj Jaiswal Badaya Medak Dist
51. Youvraj Adhlakhiya Himayathnagar