Kavinder, Nirmal, Priya meet Amarnath yatris, wish them a safe and comfortable pilgrimage

27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta and Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh, today met the pilgrims, who have arrived here from different parts of the country for their onward journey towards holy shrine of Shri Amarnathji and enquired about the arrangements and facilities being made at the venue. Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism Priya Sethi was also present on the occasion. They expressed satisfaction over the arrangements ...

BJP observes Save Democracy Day

27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: BJP held a programme on "Save Democracy Day" on the 42nd year of the Emergency imposed by the then Congress Government to remember and discuss the events occurred during that period in the programme held at the State Office, Trikuta Nagar. State President & MLA Sat Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh, MLC Ashok Khajuria, State General Secretaries Harinder Gupta, Dr. Narinder Singh and Pawan Khajuria, Senior Leader Chander Mohan Sharma, MLC Ramesh Arora, Shiv Kumar Gup...

Rana flags off 7-day Shree Hudh Mata Trisandhaya, prays for peace

27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: Flagging of the annual Shree Hudh Mata Trisandhaya from the historic Shree Ranbireshwar Mandir from the temple city of Jammu on Monday evening, National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana prayed the pilgrimage to usher Jammu and Kashmir in new era of peace and fostering the bonds of brotherhood and amity. In the serene and spiritual ambience of the famous temple, Mr Rana wished the devotees a blissful pilgrimage and joyous journey. He hoped the yatra to be h...

Kavinder stresses for time bound completion of projects

27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and MLA, Gandhi Nagar, kavinder Gupta today visited Barjala, Warehouse, Fourth Tawi Bridge, Narwal and Chatha; took stock of the developmental works in the area. The Speaker was accompanied by SDM, South, Sonu Pargal, Xen PWD(R&B), Rajan Mengi, AEE's PWD(R&B), Rafiq Sheikh & Manoj Kumar; officials of JKPCC, PDD, PHE, Rural Development and prominent political & social activists. He inspected the blacktopping work of the roads lead...

Peace, governance takes big hit under PDP-BJP: Slathia

27/06/2017
VIJAYPUR, June 26: Former minister and National Conference Sr State Vice President Mr Surjeet Singh Slathia on Monday said that peace and governance has taken a big hit under the PDP-BJP Government in Jammu and Kashmir. "While the present insensitive dispensation has plunged the State into unprecedented crisis, the development has come to grinding halt and governance is at the lowest ebb", Mr Slathia said while addressing a huge workers rally at Nanpur Ramgarh in Vijaypur Assembly Constituency...

Sat dedicates newly constructed and upgraded lanes/drains to residents of Ward 31

27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: Hundreds of residents of UNO lane, Vikas Lane, Hari Nagar and Puran Nagar areas of Ward 31 expressed their gratitude to State President BJP and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) for solving their problems and helping the locals in providing the basic necessities. Continuing with the same, BJP leader visited the ward and inaugurated the newly constructed and upgraded lanes/drains in the area providing people with a lot of relief. The works were taken up under the supervision of JMC...

Hunger Strike by Contractual lecturers enters 132nd day

27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: The hunger strike by contractual lecturers (10+2) enters 132th day but no response has been received from the govt. side till date. Today on 25th of May 2017, they have been demanding for their regularization as per the Civil services Special Provision act 2010. A policy framed for the Regularization of all the ad-hoc/ Contractual/Consolidated employees after rendering seven years of services. While addressing the media person Zabir Hussain Shah Vice State President of the Asso...

Bhalla visits Eidgah, exchanges greetings; prays for peace & prosperity

27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla today joined Eid celebrations with Muslim brethren marking the culmination of holy month of Ramzan with traditional religious fervour and gaiety. The biggest congregation was held at Jama Masjid, Khatin Ka Talab where a large number of Muslims offered Eid Namaz and held special prayers for peace and prosperity of the State. On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Bhalla visited Malik Market, Bathindi, Karayani Talab and...

Nanda dedicates 100 KVA Transformer at village Aghar Ballian

27/06/2017
REASI, June 26: Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda today said that Government is committed to provide improved infrastructural facilities to the people in every nook and corner of the State with special emphasis on power supply, road connectivity, education, drinking water, health and alike essential services . Addressing a large gathering of people after dedicating 100 KVA transformer at village Aghar Balian in ward No 3, which was provided under CDF programme, the Minist...

NPP Supremo extends Eid Greetings to Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid

27/06/2017
NEW DELHI, June 26: Prof.Bhim Singh, Chief Patron of National Panthers Party extended Eid Greetings to Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Delhi, Syed Shaban Bukhari. He presented red roses and hoped that message of Eid and Islam (Peace) shall flow from the peace-loving waters of the Indian sea, Kanyakumari to Kashmir which has been going and spreading message of peace for centuries of the foothill of Hiamalayas from the North. Prof.Bhim Singh was accompanied by Delhi Pradesh Panthers President, Rajiv ...

NCC cadets carry out various activities on fourth day of annual training camp

27/06/2017
Jammu, June 26: Taking a stride to Swatch Bharat Abhiyan, Girls NCC Cadets of 2 J&K Girls Battalion NCC conducted Cleanliness drive at Nagrota. The event was organised under the Camp Commandant Col RK Sharma, ANOs, GCIs and PIatoon Staff. On the same day, a lecture on health and Hygiene was also give by Dr Sumedha Chibba to Cadets in which she emphasized on Do's and Dont's and the importance of personal health and hygiene in this season. A sketch making Competition was also organised on the th...

Speaker inaugurates Bhandara for Amarnath pilgrims

27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: Grand opening of Youth Camp took place in Arya Samaj Janipur colony, Jammu under the banner of "Kendriya Arya Yuvak Parishad" Jammu and Kashmir. A seven days 'Charitra Nirman Shivir' was inaugurated by Vedic 'Acharya Vidyabhanu Shastri' at Arya Samaj Janipur Colony, Jammu. This Shivir will be attended by more than 70 students in which both Boys & girls participated from various Schools of J&K State. They will learned Yogasana, Dand Baithak, Judo karate, Lazium, Dumbles, Sand...

Sikhs to start protest for ignoring the Punjabi language: SUF

27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: Sikhs to start dharna and hunger strike followed by jail bharo andolan from July said S.Sudershan Singh Wazir, former president J&K State Gurudwara Parbandak Board and Chairman Sikh United Front J&K, while addressing a joint press conference of various Sikh organizations J&K he condemned the act of the state government for ignoring the Punjabi language. He also condemned the step motherly treatment meted out to Punjabi language in the state by ignoring a culturally and histor...

Charak Biradari congartulates Dhananjay for selection in Mr Asia body building competition

27/06/2017
Jammu, June 26: Charak Biradari J&K congratulated Dhananjay Singh Charak for being qualify to represent in Mr. Asia Body Building Competition. President Charak Biradari Kr. Rajeev Charak said that Indian Body Builders Federation organized selection trials for Mr. Asia and Mr. World body building competition. Dhananjay Singh Charak from Jammu clean sweeps the trial 3 times in a row by selecting in 2 categories Athletic Physique and Sports physique respectively. Last year also Dhananjay place...

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Budgam District

27/06/2017
BUDGAM, June 26:The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety in district Budgam. The congregational prayers were held at various places and passed off peacefully. The district administration had made elaborate arrangements for congressional prayers in different mosques and open spaces at various places. As per a novel initiative by Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Mohammad Harun Malik, the students from various Government Schools were involved in facilitation of sp...

Rana greets people on Eid at Sidhra, Ragooda

27/06/2017
NAGROTA, June 26:Provincial President National Conference Mr Devender Singh Rana on Monday personally greeted thousands of people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr after the prayers at Sidhra Eidgah and Ragooda in Nagrota Assembly Constituency.

Hunger strike by Contractual lecturers enters 132nd day

26/06/2017
JAMMU, June 25: The hunger strike by contractual lecturers (10+2) enters 132th day but no response has been received from the govt. side till date. Today on 2SZh of May 2017, they have been demanding for their regularization as per the Civil services Special Provision act 2010. A policy framed for the Regularization of all the ad-hoc/ Contractual/Consolidated employees after rendering seven year of services. Contractual lecturers protested outside the press club they pick-up Black Flag i...

NMC demands implementation of the 7th Pay Commission

26/06/2017
JAMMU, June 25: National Mazdoor Conference (NMC)President Subash Shastri today urged upon the State Finance Minister Dr Haseeb Drabu to immediately issue the notification regarding implementation of the 7th Pay Commission in favor of its employees and pensioners, so that confusion and uncertainty among the employees of the State Govt. and pensioners could come to an end. This is necessary in view of Finance Minister's budget speech on January 11, 2017. Addressing a well attended NMC worker's...

Lal Singh convenes public grievances redressal camp

26/06/2017
KATHUA, June 25: Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Ch Lal Singh said that improving basic facilities is high on the agenda of present government and sincere efforts are being made to provide better road connectivity, clean drinking water, uninterrupted electricity and up-graded educational and health infrastructure to people of the State, especially those living in rural and far off areas. This was stated by the Minister while addressing a public grievances redressal camp held here...

Maan Ki Baat a great platform to connect with common masses: Vibodh

26/06/2017
Rajouri, June 25: During the 33rd edition of the Maan Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narinder Modi today touched upon a wide range of issues. On this occasion the BJP unit Rajouri led by its senior leader and MLC Vibodh Gupta today organized a special programme at Dak Bunglow Rajouri and together listened to the programme and latter discussed various issues raised by Prime Minister. During the radio talk Prime Minister greeted the nation on the occasion of Ramzan and Jagannath Yatra. He also greeted...

Narco terrorism is more dangerous form than terrorism: Team Jammu

26/06/2017
R S Pura, June 25: Chairman of Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal today said that after importing bloodshed in J&K through proxy-war, Pakistan is now spoiling younger generation of the State through Narco terrorism. He cautioned that Narco Terrorism is more dangerous than proxy-war. Addressing a seminar organized by Team Jammu at R S Pura against drug menace, Zorawar Singh Jamwal said that during the last one decade Pakistan authorities were indulged into importing drugs in J&K in general and J...

Sikh organizations hold protest demonstration; demand inclusion of Punjabi language as compulsory subject

26/06/2017
JAMMU, June 25: A strong protest was organized by various Sikh Organizations J&K inclunding Sheromani Akali Dal, Sikh United Front, Bhai Kanhiya Nishkam Sewa Society, All India Sikh students Federation, Sikh Welfare Society, Sikh Naujwan Sabha, Members D.G.P.C Jammu and thousands of Sikh Sangat of Jammu at National Highway Digiana Ashram Jammu in which demand for implementation of Punjabi language as compulsory subject was put forth and various leader called upon tje state government to includ...

White Paper will expose BJP’s magnitude of discrimination: Chuni

26/06/2017
Jammu, June 25: "We are going to distribute one lakh white papers to expose the magnitude of discrimination adopted by BJP Government between PoK Displaced Persons and Valley migrants and with this move, the road map of 2019 elections will be prepared against hostile parties to PoK DPs", this was stated by Rajiv Chuni Chairman of S. O. S. International - An organization for PoK Displaced Persons today in a mammoth rally organized in Jammu. Thousands of PoK Displaced Persons attended the rally a...

Sat starts various developmental works at Krishna Nagar

26/06/2017
Jammu, June 25: Covering the services to be provided to the masses from top to bottom of Jammu West Assembly segment, BJP State President and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma visited Krishna Nagar area of Ward Number 12 and extensively toured the area along with local residents, officials of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and political activists of the area. During his tour, Sharma also started the construction works at Chune Wali Gali and other stage works at Krishna Nagar and dedicated it to the ...

Chabil organized at Shalamar Chowk

26/06/2017
JAMMU, June 25: On the eve of Martyr's day ofBaba Banda Singh Bahadur Jee, Bhai Kanhiya Ji Nishkam Sewa Dal J&K, & Gurudwara Baba Chanda Singh Jee, Jain Bazar, Jammu has distributed Chabil water (Cold Water) among the local citizens at Shalamar Chowk,Jammu below Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Shalamar Road . On the occasion the citizens and sangat also listen to Gurbani Kirtan. While Speaking Comrade Sukhdev Singh, Chairman Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Chowk Coordination Committee, has also p...

PLS holds Fortnightly Literary Meet

26/06/2017
JAMMU, June 25: Punjabi Lekhak Sabha (PLS), Jammu today organized its fortnightly literary meet at Tagore Academy, Rani Talab, Digiana, Jammu. S. Ajit Singh Mastana, a well known Punjabi writer of Kashmir presided over the meetinting. Dr. Monojit Acting President, PLS welcomed all the guests and writers. A session of story reading by Dr. Baljeet Raina, poetry by Piara Singh Dhanjal, Swamy Antar Nirav, Balwinderdeep Singh, Resham Kaur Resham, Dr. Monojit and Ajit Singh Mastana were presented ...

Army organises kabaddi matches

26/06/2017
Jammu, June 25: Army organised a Kabaddi tournament at Cherji in Kishtwar district, recently in continuing with our efforts of nurturing sporting talent of youth of Kishtwar and encouraging the young minds of the district to participate in constructive activities. The tournament, which commenced with singing of National Anthem, consisted of two teams of Cherji area. The youth turned out in large numbers to cheer the teams. The finals were played between Bhada team and Dedna team wherein Bha...

Shri Amarnathji Yatra: Mock drill conducted at Pahalgam to meet eventuality

26/06/2017
SRINAGAR, June 25: In view of ensuing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra commencing from 29th of June, a mock drill exercise on disaster management and mitigation was conducted at Pahalgam by the teams of Fire & Emergency Department, NDRF, SDRF and CRPF under guideline of National Disaster Management Authority, New Delhi and State Disaster Management Authority J&K. Rtd Major General V.K Dutta, Sr. Consultant NDMA, Mr Aamir Ali Mir, Director SDMA J&K Srinagar, Mr. Farooq Ahmad, DySP NDRF, Deputy Director...

Give adequate facilities to Jawans: Shiv Sena

26/06/2017
JAMMU, June 25: Shiv Sena ( Bala Sahib Thackery ) today show its grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Kashmir. While addressing the media persons here at Jammu State President of Shiv Sena Dimpy Kohli said that with each passing day law and order situation is going from bad to worse in Kashmir and state govt. is sitting as a mute spectator to all this. He said Chief Minister is singing songs in praise of Prime Minister and security men are dying in Kashmir like a goa...

Smart City projects will open up newer vistas: Jamwal

25/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 24: Puneet Singh Jamwal, Zone President J&K People's Democratic Party (PDP), Jammu West while hailing inclusion of both Jammu as well as Srinagar into the new list of 30 Smart Cities announced by the Centre under Smart City Mission said that these projects will open up newer vistas for our youth and J&K State come at par with any other developed city of the country. Finding a place in 100 cities to be developed across the country is a big achievement and now the aspirations of peopl...

BSS Panjgrain to start Langar for Amarnath pilgrims from June 26

25/06/2017
JAMMU Jun 24: Continuing their commitment towards the service of humanity, Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS) Panjgrain, Nagrota to start Langar for Shri Amarnath pilgrims. Talking to reporters here on Wednesday, Swami Aorpita Nand ji of BSS informed that a Bhandara will be organized by the Sangh for Shri Amarnath pilgrims at Panjgrain, Nagorta. The Bhandra will be inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Kavinder Gupta, Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in the presence of Bharatiya Janata Pa...

Indian Buddhist leader receives Honorary Fellowshipfrom Oxford’s Wolfson College

25/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 24: His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, the world-renowned humanitarian, environmentalist and women's rights advocate, and spiritual head of the Drukpa Order of Buddhism, accepts the prestigious Honorary Fellowship from Wolfson College of Oxford, in recognition of his tireless commitment to cultural preservation in the Himalayas. His Holiness first visited the Tibetan and Himalayan Studies Centre at Wolfson in 2012. The centre is anunique Himalayan studies environment within the UK an...

Medical camp organised for veterans

25/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 24: Veterans give their best to the nation while serving in the Armed Forces of the Country. A number of Welfare Schemes are launched by Central/State Government to look after the Veterans, their widows/families and the families of the Martyrs. In addition, the support of Citizens of the Country, maintains the Morale of Armed Forces Sky high. It has been the efforts of Sainik Welfare Department that ESM/Martyrs related events should be organized regularly, to provide opportunity to o...

PDP expels Mehrajudin Rather

25/06/2017
Srinagar, Jun 23: Peoples Democratic Party( PDP) has expelled Mehrajudin Rather S/o Ab Hamid R/o Nesbal Sumbal Sonawari from the basis membership of the party. He was a member of party youth wing and has been involved in party indiscipline and antiparty activities. Taking cognizance of the matter the party vice president Mohammad Sartaj Madni has directed to expel him from the party's basic membership. This was disclosed hereby a party spokesman and said that party will not tolerate any kind...

Trial for I-League Team age category Under-18

25/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 24: Jammu United Football Club is going to conduct I-League Football Trials in the age category Under-18 at G.G.M. Science College (Peer Baba) Football ground on dated 27-06-2017 to 27-06-2017 at 05:00 p.m. Football players those who are interested for I-League for trial.

Delegation of Young Panthers met VC Cluster University

25/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 24: A delegation of Young Panthers met with VC of Cluster University, Jammu. The Delegation was led by State Vice President YP, Partap Singh Jamwal, Org. Secy. YP, Rajinder Kumar, Sidhant Dogra & Yogesh Talwar. YP leaders reacts on the in convince faced by the students of GCW Gandhi Nager college Jammu , where Girls students from far flung areas waited in college premises till 7pm in evening for depositing there admission fee and various other types of in convince faced by the stude...

JKSPYM organizes awareness program on drug abuse

25/06/2017
JAMMU. Jun 24: On the eve of International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, J&K Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses, a ngo running a de-addiction centre and dedicated in eradication of drugs in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in collaboration with GRP Katra organized awareness program on drug abuse prevention in Katra. On the occasion SSP Ranjit Singh Sambyal along with Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Secretary JKSPYM flagged of the awareness vehicle rally carrying messages, banne...

Maharashtra MLA inaugurates J&K Bank’s relocated Mahim Branch in Mumbai

25/06/2017
Mumbai, Jun 24: For the convenience of customers, J&K Bank relocated its Mahim Business Unit to Geetanjali Building, Lady Jamshedji Road, Mahim (West). Revisiting its existing footprints in Mumbai (the financial capital of the country), the bank also shifted its Regional Collection Center (RCC) to a new premises at Bandra. Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Maharashtra, Sada Sarvankar inaugurated the Mahim branch at its new location in presence of J&K Bank Executive President Surjeet Singh S...

Mehbooba welcomes Centre's decision to include Sgr, Jammu in Smart Cities' list

25/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 24: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed Centre's decision to include Srinagar and Jammu cities into the list of Smart cities to be developed under the Smart City programme on modern lines. The decision to include the two cities in the list of Smart cities was announced by the Union Minister for Urban Development, M. Venkiah Naidu at New Delhi yesterday. In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister described the decision of historic significance which would herald...

DF, SS holds protest against killing of DySP

25/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 24: The workers of Dogra Front and Shiv Sena under the leadership of President Ashok Gupta took out a protest in Jammu City against the killing of a DSP Mohammad Ayub Pandit by the unruly and raging Mob outside of the Jama Masjid. A raging mob on Thursday night beat a senior police officer to death near a mosque in downtown Srinagar. A deputy superintendent of police was stripped naked and stoned to death by a mob outside the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. When the DSP was comi...

Industries Associations meet Rana

25/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 24: Slamming PDP-BJP dispensation for failing in rolling out a viable blue-print with regard to safeguarding constitutional, economic and administrative interests of Jammu and Kashmir before implementing proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Saturdayregretted that a chaotic like situation is being created by the ruling dispensation by misleading public opinion through canards sans logic and public interest. "The pres...

Northern Army Commander meets Governor

25/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 24: Lt Gen. Devraj Anbu, Northern Army Commander, accompanied by Lt. Gen. J.S. Sandhu, GoC XV Corps, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Governor and the Army Commander reviewed the situation along the IB, LoC and LAC in J&K and also discussed the need for sustained strict enforcement of the Counter Infiltration and Counter Terrorism Grids. They also discussed the counter-measures required to deal with the Terrorist attacks on the Police personnel and the ...

Excise Deptt creates awareness on ‘Drug Abuse’ through paintings

25/06/2017
JAMMU, JUN 24: Continuing its campaign to raise awareness among the students about the harmful effects of drug addiction, Excise Department today organized a painting and slogan writing competition on "Drug Abuse and Drunken Driving" at Ved Mandir, Bal Niketan in Jammu. More than 130 children participated in the contest and painted their imagination on the canvas. The event was organized by the Excise department in collaboration with Jammu Wine Traders Association and Jammu Bar and Restaurant...

GST Implementation: Beigh chairs All Party Consultative Group meet

25/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 24: The All Party Consultative Group constituted by the state Government to evolve consensus over GST implementation in J&K met here this afternoon under the chairmanship of former Deputy Chief Minister and Member Parliament, Muzaffar Hussain Beigh. The members of the All Party Consultative Group include Abdul Rahim Rather from National Conference; M Y Tarigami from CPI(M), Nizam-ud-Din Bhat from PDP, Advocate Sunil Sethi from BJP, Aijaz Ahmad Khan from Congress, Hakeem Muhammad...

Jitendra Singh conducts open Public Darbar

25/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 24: Minister of State (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh Prime Minister Office conducted open Public Darbar for the public to address their problems in Party Headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. While sharing his views on Public Darbar, MP said Modi Government at the centre as well BJP-PDP Government in the State is committed to the welfare of public in all spheres. BJP follows the principle of "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas". BJP is committed to address each and every problem faced by publi...

15 Kgs Poppy Straw recovered

25/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 24: In continuation to the operation Sanjeevani, a special drive against drugs launched by Jammu Police, today Narwal Police acting on specific information laid a nakka in Narwal area and intercepted one pedestrian. During search of his belonging, Police party recovered 15 Kgs Poppy Straw (Bukhi) from his possession. The narcotic was meant to be sold among the youth of Jammu. In this regard a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bahu Fort and furt...

FIR lodged against rumour mongers in Kalakote

25/06/2017
RAJOURI, Jun 24: In view of false misinformation campaign launched by a group of people having vested interest in their private land to be acquired for Govt Degree College and constant involvement of an Urdu Newspaper in spreading unverified, concocted, baseless and motivated misinformation an FIR has been lodged at Kalakote Police Station under Section 505 CrPC . Sanction was accorded under section 196 CrPC for a complaint to lodge the FIR and investigation in the matter. A Govt teacher has a...

Private schools should reach out to far flung areas: Bukhari

25/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 24: Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, today called on the private schools to extend their reach to far flung areas of the State where there are less or no schools to cater to the children. "Private schools have covered larger part of urban education and now they should reach out to the far flung areas to cater to the educational needs and supplement government efforts," Bukhari said. He made these remarks during felicitation function of Husn-e-Naat competition...

Ganga calls for sustained effort to promote Ladakhi products

25/06/2017
LEH, Jun 24: Minister for Industries & Commerce, Chander Prakash Ganga today chaired a review meeting of the Departments/ Corporations of Leh district which are under the Ministry of Industries & Commerce at DC Conference Hall. While reviewing the progress of various sectors in Ladakh, the Minister said that to explore the handicrafts and handloom of J&K at national and international level the government will launch separate Websites for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions with special focus on ...

Dy CM denies news report regarding implementation of GST in JK

25/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 24: Strongly refuting the news item published in a section of press where some fabricated quotes have been attributed to him regarding GST implementation in the State, the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today clarified that he has been grossly misquoted and his remarks have been presented in a completely distorted manner. In a statement, Dr Singh said that the Government has already constituted an All Party Committee to explore the ways and means for implementing ...

Set up special Court of Justice for Martyr Mohd. Ayub: Sat

25/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 24: BJP State President & MLA Jammu West, Sat Sharma, along with State General Secretary Harinder Gupta, addressed a Press Conference and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of martyr DSP of JKP, Mohammad Ayub Pandit and demanded setting up of fast track court to punish the culprits. Sat Sharma expressed his shock over the gruesome killing of DSP Mohd. Ayub, who was stripped and stoned to death while performing his duty to protect the public on the auspicious n...

Govt keen to revive sports culture in JK: Lal Singh

25/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 24: Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh today said that substantial sports infrastructure has been created across the State by the Government to revive sports culture and provide talented youth with an opportunity to refine and showcase their skill. The Minister was addressing a gathering at a function held at Gandhi Nagar after facilitating the winners of Sonipat (Haryana) Kurask Championship who brought laurels to the State by winning Gold and Bronze...

Army organises painting competition

25/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 24: Army organised a “Painting Competition” at Mughal Maidan in Kishtwar district, today to promote artistic skills amongst school students. Around 35 boys and girls participated and exhibited their talents. The painting of kids reflected the spirit of patriotism and love for country in the young minds. The creativity of the children was commendable and praiseworthy. In the end, the Army officials, recognising their efforts gave away prizes to best student from each class. The offic...

Amarnath Yatra: Mock Drill conducted at Baltal

25/06/2017
GANDERBAL, Jun 24: Natural Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), SDRF, NDRF in co-ordination with District Administration Ganderbal on Saturday conducted mock drills at Baltal base camps for Amarnath ji yatra, to assess the preparedness of the agency to meet any eventuality. Mock drills were conducted at Baltal in presence of members from the NDMA, SDRF, District Police, Health Department, Fire and Emergency Service, and specialists to check the preparedness for the ensuing Amarnath ji Yatra. ...

Haq distributes cheques worth Rs 2.33 cr as assistance to labourers

25/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 24: Minister for Rural Development Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice Abdul Haq today said the state government is committed to uplift the socio-economic status of economically weaker section of the society. Minister said this while distributing cheques worth Rs 2.33 crore under different state sponsored schemes. He said government is akin to issues of the common masses especially that of labourers, unemployed youths and other weaker sections. He said steps are being taken for effe...

Thief arrested and stolen property recovered.

24/06/2017
Jammu, June 23: In continuation to operation Meghdhoota special drive against Burglary and theft cases launched by Jammu Police, today Gandhi Nagar Police achieved a major success by apprehending one Burglar and recovered stolen property. On 21/06/2017 one Vijay Kumar S/o Dwarka Nath R/o H No.327/A Gandhi Nagar lodged a written complaint that on 19/06/2017 some unknown person entered into his Store (Godown) and decamped with LEDs and cooper pipe sets. On his complaint, FIR No. 110/17 was regis...

Hindi bi-monthly of ICCR ‘Ganganchal’ launched

24/06/2017
Jammu, June 23: Balwant Thakur the Regional Director of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India launched the Hindi bi-monthly of ICCR 'Ganganchal' here today at ICCR headquarters in Jammu. Aimed at promoting Hindi globally, 'Ganganchal' features articles on the rich cultural heritage of India and is circulated world over through Indian missions and the cultural centres abroad. Interestingly in the recent times, there is lot of thrust on th...

Hunger strike by Contractual Lecturers enters 130th day

24/06/2017
Jammu, June 23: The hunger strike of Contractual Lecturers enters 130th day today but govt. paid no attention toward the genuine demands of regularization as per Civil Services Special Provision Act 2010. The Contractual Lecturers today Protested in a different manner by taking out Shav Yatra of the J&K State govt. who is unnecessarily paying deaf ears towards their demands it has been done, on the eve of completion of 130th day of their hunger strike. While protesting the Contractual Lecturer...

Sports build self-confidence, help develop personality: Sham

24/06/2017
JAMMU, June 23: Saying that sports play vital role to keep mind and physique fit, Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary said sports also builds self-confidence and develops personality besides help in keeping youth away from social evils like drug abuse, smoking and drinking. The Minister was speaking at the final of Summer Cup-2017 played today between Satriyan Cricket Club and RS Pura Cricket Club at Government Boys Middle School, Satriyan. Interacting with the pl...

Sat pays tributes to Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee,remembers him for his sacrifices for J&K

24/06/2017
Jammu, June 23: Paying rich tributes to Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee and remembering him for his sacrifices for J&K on his Punyatithi, a massive program was organized at Bhagwati Nagar area of Jammu West in which State President BJP and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) presided over the program and threw light on the life of Jan Sangh leader. A large number of people participated in the program including local residents of the area, social and political activists. Addressing the gathering, Sat Sh...

Fairoz takes oath as National President of NSUI

24/06/2017
New Delhi, June 23: Days after being appointed as the new National President of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), Jammu and Kashmir's Fairoz Khan has taken charge as the National President on June 22. Earlier on June 12, the Congress party finalised his name to lead the party's student wing nationally. Fairoz went through a personal interview, as one of the shortlisted candidates, with Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi who later recommended his appointment. A screening commit...

Anjuman-e-Imamia holds protest demonstration

24/06/2017
Jammu, June 23: A massive protest rally was organized by Anjuman-e-Imamia Jammu in collaboration with All Ladakh Student Association Jammu, Anjuman-e-Haidari New Plots, Anjuman-e-Hussaini Bathindi and other Anjumans of Poonch, Palera, Mandi, Surankote to express Solidarity with people of Palestine and illegal occupation of Palestinian and by Israel. After Offering Friday Prayers which were held at Jamia Masjid Peer mitha, Jammu, hundreds of Muslims held a peaceful protest to impress upon the I...

Residents of Gujjar Nagar organized an Iftaar party

24/06/2017
Jammu, June 23: On the occasion of Sab-e-Qadar and Eid, an iftaar party was organized by the residents of Gujjar Nagar, in which a large number of people from various communities participated. The party was held under the Chairmanship of President, Ward no 6, Gujjar Nagar, Mohd Hussain Malik and Rafiq Malik. The party was organized in the premises of Girls Higher Secondary School and attended by a number of leaders of various political parties and other social organistaions. The Inspector Gen...

JU Bhadarwah campus organise lecture

24/06/2017
JAMMU, June 23: Bhadar wah campus of the University of Jammu today organised an awareness lecture on importance and maintenance of oral health and hygiene. Dr.Gautam Sharma, Dental Surgeon of the University of Jammu and former president of Indian Dental Association (IDA) delivered this lecture to the faculty, research scholars and the students of the University. Dr. Gautam apprised the audience about the importance of good oral health and methods of up keeping it. He discussed about various o...

IGP Jammu expresses condolence for JKP Martyrs’

24/06/2017
Jammu, June 23: Today Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone, Jammu, Dr.S.D. Singh Jamwal-IPS organized an Iftaar for prominent citizens of Jammu representing all walks of life and religion. Before Iftaar the IGP expressed his sincere condolence for the all Martyrs of J & K Police including the recent departed noble soul of late DySP Mohamad Ayob Pandit and 6 martyrs who died in the line of duty in Achabal. He also emphasized the role of society in bringing peace and hormoney in the state an...

BJPMM distribute sewing machines among poor women

24/06/2017
Jammu, June 23: On the occasion of Balidaan Divas of the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookherjee, BJP Jammu District Mahila Morcha (BJPMM) under its District President Rekha Mahajan, distributed sewing machines among the poor women in Ward No 11, Kumharan Mohalla. The women belonging to BPL families were handed over sewing machines with an objective of extending them help to earn livelihood by setting up of own unit of cutting and sewing. Rekha Mahajan, while speaking on...

GJM general secy Roshan Giri resigns from GTA

24/06/2017
Darjeeling: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha general secretary Roshan Giri today resigned from the executive committee of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). Giri said that he has submitted his resignation to the party and it would be forwarded to GTA Principal Secretary tomorrow. He is the first to resign from the GTA as per the party's decision. Giri had stated yesterday, "We have decided to resign from the GTA." GJM supremo Bimal Gurung, who is in hiding, will also put in his papers,...

Hunger strike of Contractual Lecturers enters 129th day

23/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 22: The hunger strike of (10+2) Contractual Lecturers entered 129th day todaybut without any concrete result from the Govt side during this period of long spell the Contractual Lecturers feeling disturb themselves and also feeling annoyed with such type cruel behavior of the govt. While addressing the media person Mr. Arun Bakhshi President of the Association said that if this is the fate of the teaching fraternity (sitting on roads, raising slogan, and living without Gobs etc) then...

Aryans extends Dr. Kalam Memorial Reignited Scholarship for JK students in 2017-18 session

23/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 22: Keeping in view the interest of the JK students Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh has decided to extend its "Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Reignited Scholarship" for engineering aspirants for Jammu & Kashmir students for 2017-18 session. Interested students can give a missed call on Aryans Toll free helpline 1800-3000-0388 or visit www.aryans.edu.in for the registration before 30th June. The announcement was made by Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group in a press conferen...

PK hails Madhav’s statement

23/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 22: Panun Kashmir organized a Press Conference at Jammu today to address the socio-political scenario in the state. The press conference was addressed by Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, President Panun Kashmir, Prof. M.L.Raina. Chairman, Political Affairs Committee and Virender Raina, National Spokesperson-PK. Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, President, Panun Kashmir while addressing the press conference said that Panun Kashmir expresses its appreciation of the statements made by Ram Madhav, Nationa...

Andrabi reviews Eid-ul-Fitr, Amarnathji Yatra arrangements

23/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 22: The arrangements for Eid-ul-Fitr were finalized at a high level meeting convened here today under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Haj & Auqaf, PDD, PHE & Irrigation & Flood Control, Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi here today. A comprehensive review of availability of basic facilities in view of Eid celebrations was taken during the meeting. The Minister asked the concerned departments to take adequate steps to meet the requirement of people on such special occasions. He di...

Hanjura reviews Shab-e-Qadar, Jumat-ul-Vida, Eid-ul-Fitr arrangements

23/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 22: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for auspicious occasions of Shab-e-Qadar, Juma-tul-vida and Eid-ul-fitr in Budgam district. Legislator Saif-u-Din Bhat, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Mohammad Harun Malik, SSP Budgam Tejinder Sigh, ADC Budgam, besides senior officers of PDD, PHE, Health, Transport, Municipality and other departments attended the review meeting. On the occasion, the Minister exhorted upon ...

APS Samba celebrates International Yoga Day

23/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 22: APS Samba celebrated International Yoga Dayon June 21 2017, with great zeal and enthusiasm. This day was a great opportunity to imbibe the value of discipline.More than 60 NCC cadets (Boys and Girls) took part in the session. The students were educated on the importance of yoga. Yoga is a mental, physical and spiritual practice that needs to be carried every day. An hour long yoga sessionwas conducted and cadets got chance to know how yoga embodies unity of mind and body.The...

AJKPA holds pen down strike

22/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 21: State-wide Pen down Strike of AJKPA held at all District Head Quarters of State. Baring heavy rains all Girdawars and Patwaries assembled at their respective District Head Quarters to press their long pending genuine demands which include: Grade pay of Patwaries from 2400 to 2800, Conducting of DPC of Girdawars and Patwaries. Abolition of Direct Recruitment of Naib Tehsildars, Creation of GQ Circles and Patwar Halqa's. Promotion of qualified Gq's to Naib Tehsildars, Enhancemen...

BJP holds “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas” Sammelan

22/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 21: BJP held "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas" Jan-Sammelan at Urban farms, Sarore, District Samba. The programme was conducted by REC in which Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, State Vice-President & Prabhari Mamta Singh and Minister of Industries & Commerce Chander Parkash Ganga addressed the massive gathering of party activists and general public. Jugal Kishore Sharma, while addressing the gathering, said that the Central Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has star...

SSP Jammu reviews security arrangements for SANJY 2017

22/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 21: SSP Jammu, Dr. Sunil Gupta, IPS held a meeting in Conference Hall District Police Lines, Jammu in connection with security arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2017. Besides the representative from Army/CRPF/SSB/IB, Zonal and Sector officers deployed for SANJY/all Territorial SsP/SP Ops./SDPO City North/South/West/Dy. SP Hqrs. Jammu were present in the meeting. At the outset SSP Jammu review the security arrangements made for SANJY 2017. SSP Jammu briefed the officers a...

Hanjura for renovation, expansion of Cold Storage Plant at New Delhi

22/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 21: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, today said that cold storage plant located in New Delhi would be renovated and expanded to provide better storage facility to growers of the State so as to increase the life span of agricultural products. The Minister said this while addressing officers in a meeting convened to review the functioning of Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited (AIDCL) here today. He said that renovation and up-gradation of cold stora...

Amarnath Yatra-2017: DDC Jammu reviews arrangements

22/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 21: District Development Commissioner, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The meeting was attended by ADC, Arun Manhas, officers of concerned departments and representatives of religious and social organizations. DDC took a detailed review of the arrangements put in place by the concerned departments for the Yatra. He directed the Tourism Department to ensure adequate facilities at Yatri Niwas , while PDD and PHE depa...

Sunil reviews functioning of operational units of SRTC

22/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 21: Minister of State for Transport, Sunil Sharma, today convened a meeting here today to review functioning of all Operational Units of State Road Transport Corporation and its workshops in the Kashmir Division. Sharma, who is also Chairman SRTC, said that the Government is taking a slew of measures to strengthen the infrastructure of the Corporation. He stressed upon the officers to identify loopholes to improve the functioning of SRTC. He sought suggestions from officers f...

Sikh organizations demands revocation Govt order No. 333-Edu

22/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 21: A joint press conference of various Sikh organizations State Gurudwara Parbhandhak Board, District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Shiromani Akal Dal Badal, Punjabi Lekhak Sabha Jammu, Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar, Sikh Students Federation, Various Sikh Naujwan Sabhas of Jammu, is organized under the Chairmanship of S Tarlochan Singh Wazir President State Gurudwara Prabandhak Board to deliberate upon the discriminatory treatment being given to the widely spoken Punjabi language...

NMU holds protest

22/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 21: The construction workers of Jammu & Kashmir working in organize and unorganized sectors held one say protest demonstration at press club Jammu against non-effective functioning of the J&K Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board and in favour of their long pending demands such as proper implementation of All India Building and other Construction Workers Act, Enroll of all the Construction Workers, Brick kin workers, quarry workers, and stone Crushing Workers in state...

IMS Celebrates International Yoga Day

22/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 21: The Institute of Management Sciences (IMS), Gurha Brahmana (Patoli), Jammu celebrated "International Yoga Day" today the 21st June, 2017 in the campus. At the outset, Prof.S. K. Gupta, Director (IQAC) welcomed and thanked the Managing Director, Er. Renu Bangroo in the function. He also welcomed Prof. J.R. Dhotra, Director, IMS, Ravi Kant Gupta, Yoga expert all faculty and staff members in the programme. Prof. Gupta very briefly explained that Yoga has gained tremendous popularity...

SMVDU celebrates 3rd International Yoga Day

22/06/2017
KATRA, Jun 21: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, celebrated 3rd International Yoga Day on 21st June 2017 with a greater enthusiasm. On this occasion, a Yoga Practice and Demonstration session was organized between 5:30 - 7:15 AM inside the Matrika auditorium hall. Despite continuous rain, the students, faculty and staff along with their wards participated in the session. Mr. Gurmel, Junior Assistant in the Security Wing of the University and a trained yoga instructor, guided the partic...

Yoga imperative for development of overall human persona: Dy CM

22/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 21: The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh while highlighting the importance of Yoga in the development of human persona today said that benefits of this traditional form of exercise and meditation is known since times immemorial and now onus lies on us to ensure its propagation as well as promotion. The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing a gathering of participants who had gathered to perform Yoga in wee hours here today on the eve of International Yoga Day. Minis...

KV Sunjuwan celebrates Yoga Day

22/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 21: K.V. Sunjuwan celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June in the Vidyalaya premises with great enthusiasm. It was really a great honour for the Vidyalaya as the Deputy Commissioner, S. Sambana, KVS, J.R., also participated in the mega event. He was accompanied by Mr. D.R. Meena, the Assistant Commissioner, KVS, J.R., who too showed great enthusiasm in the participation. Ms. Suman Sharma, PRT, KV Sunjuwan, made the day memorable by involving one and all in the Pranayams and the...

Sat reviews development works of Ward 41

22/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 21: BJP State President & MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma toured Ward No. 41 in Jammu West Assembly Constituency to take stock of the ongoing development works. He was accompanied by State Secretary Sanjay Baru and District President Ayodhya Gupta during the tour. During his tour, Sat Sharma inspected the quality of recently blacktopped road in the Colonel Colony and adjoining areas. He also met with the locals during his door to door visit of the place and asked them to report any irregu...

Benia lifts 15th Chak Morh Title

22/06/2017
Katra, Jun 21: Wrestler Benia Min of J&K Police resident of Basantgarh (Udhampur) clinched the 5th Annual Chak Morh (Chopra Shop) Dangal Title outplaying Wrestler Satinder of Air Force in the 1st malli bout that lasted for 21 minutes at Chak Morh. The Dangal, in which 62 bouts were played, was held under the overall supervision of President J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Treasurer District Udhampur Indian Style Wrestling Association and President of Chak Morh Dangal...

NMC appeals PM to expedite process of acceptance of recommendations

22/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 21: President of the National Mazdoor Conference(NMC) Subash Shastri has appealed to the Prime Minister to expedite the process of acceptance of recommendations of expert committee on allowances to both central/state governments employees and other related issues headed by chairman Union Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa. "Now that the committee has already submitted its final study report and recommendations to Finance Minister month ago, there is no cause for delaying the same...

Dr Rafiqui joins as Principal GDC Doda

22/06/2017
Doda, Jun 21: Prof. Dr. Shafqat Hussain Rafiqui joined as new principal at GDC Doda on Wednesday. He was given very warm welcome by teaching, non teaching staff members and students of the college. In his interactive speech he said that being a principal, I have a strong belief to promote harmony, and dedication and a win win scenarios of for everyone in college. Harmony can be interpreted as ' team cohesion ' . Anything can be achieved. Moreover, he emphasised on a continuous and sustainable a...

Balbir hands over vehicle key to loan beneficiary

22/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 21: In a simple programme held at J&K Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes & Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited, Head office at Jammu, its Vice-Chairperson Balbir Ram Rattan, handed over vehicle key to a loan beneficiary in presence of Corporation Divisional Manager Gulam Qadir Khatana, Jammu District Manager Joginder Paul Atri, BJP Jammu District President Baldev Singh Billawaria and District General Secretary Vijay Gupta. The vehicle, a Tata Mobile 207, has been provid...

Bukhari inspects flood protection works in Srinagar

22/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 21: Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today conducted an extensive tour of Srinagar city to take the firsthand appraisal of ongoing dredging operation on flood spill channel. The Minister was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, Chief Engineer of Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), SE Mechanical I&FC, Chief Engineer of R&B, S.E R&B, Executive Engineer of PHE and several other officers. At Panzinara, the Minister was informed that ...

Directorate of Field Publicity organises Interactive Programme

22/06/2017
Udhampur, Jun 21: As part of the ongoing Special Outreach Campaign launched by the Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India throughout the country, the Field Publicity Unit, Udhampur Organised a day long programme at Government Higher Secondary School Latti. During the day long programme a number of IEC activities were carried out to spread the message and promotion of various schemes launched by the Government of India for the overall develo...

Asiea for creating wider awareness about worker welfare schemes

22/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 21: Minister of state for Health and Medical Education, Housing and Urban Development, and Social Welfare Asiea Naqash today stressed on wide awareness of Workers Welfare schemes for the benefit of the labour class. She was speaking at awareness cum cheque distribution function organized by the Office of Assistant Labour Commissioner here. While lauding the efforts of labour class, the Minister said their contribution in the development of any nation cannot be ignored. Stressin...

PDD Daily Wagers Union strike enters 206th day

21/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 20: The J&K P.D.D. Daily Wagers of Jammu District under the Chairmanship of Mr. Surjeet Khajuria-President of the Union are continuously on "Kaam Chhor Hartal" w.e.f. 28.11.2016 and have been staging continuous Dharna in the office premises of "S.E.,EM &RE Circle Jammu", against the PDD Administration in support of their genuine demands. The strike entered 206th day. Today Union staged protest demonstration/ Rally at Press Club Jammu in the shape of "Maha Aakrosh Rally"). As the Uni...

Govt to launch PMFBY soon: Hanjura

21/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 20: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today announced that Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) will be soon launched in Kashmir valley after it was successfully launched in Jammu region. Reviewing an ICAR Regional Committee state level meeting, the Minister expressed hope that government is committed to double income of farmers in State by 2022. Hanjura said that State Government has already announced several innovative schemes for farmers with the intension...

Dorjay reviews SCARDB functioning

21/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 20: A review meeting of Jammu and Kashmir State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development (SCARD) Bank was held here today under the chairmanship of Minister for Co-operatives and Ladakh Affairs, Chering Dorjay. During the meeting, the Minister was briefed about the overall financial position of the Bank, which has shown considerable improvements as compared to previous years in almost all the financial indicators. While interacting with the bank employees, the Minister appl...

NHPC signs MOU with Ministry Of Power

21/06/2017
Jammu, June 20: NHPC Limited, India's premier hydropower utility and a Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna Enterprise of the Government of India signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20.06.2017with Ministry of Power, Government of India for the year 2017-18. The MOU was signed by Pradeep Kumar Pujari, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India and K. M. Singh, CMD, NHPC in the presence of senior dignitaries from MOP and NHPC. In the signed MOU for NHPC, generation target under excellent ratin...

Canadian delegation calls on Dy CM

21/06/2017
SRINAGAR, JUNE 20: A high level visiting delegation from the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi called on the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh here today. The delegation was led by Gillian Frost, Councilor and Head, Political and Economic Programme and Garry Anderson. The Deputy Chief Minister discussed several issues with the delegation related to the initiatives taken by the State Government in economic, political and developmental fronts. He also informed them about the measures ...

Investors Awareness program organised

21/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 20: India's largest stock exchange National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) in association with the market regulator SEBI, and CRPF Group Center Kootha organized a Regional Investor Awareness Programme on "Financial Inclusion through Financial Education" at Jammu today. The program was conducted to educate Jawans about benefits of financial markets and to make them aware about opportunities to grow their wealth The Keynote address was delivered by Mr. MC Panwar, DIG, CRPF Grou...

Recognise security forces martyrs as your icons : Khanna to youth

21/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 20: BJP National Vice-President and J & K Incharge, Avinash Rai Khanna, along with Minister of Industries and Commerce, Chander Prakash Ganga, Member Legislative Council, Ramesh Arora, Vice-Chairpersons Dr. Ali and G. M. Mir and District President Fayaz Ahmad Bhat today visited the family of police martyr Feroz Ahmad Dar at Sangam, who sacrificed his life along with five other policemen in a gruesome ambush in the Achabal area of Anantnag district by the LeT militants. Avinash Rai K...

Nat Manch stages Hindi play ‘Jiyo Zindagi’

21/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 20 : Nat Manch today staged a HindiPlay 'Jiyo Zindagi' in its regular weekly theatre series. Nat Manch also completed 272 shows as the part of its ongoing Tuesday Series. The play was writtenand directed by Tarun Sharma. The play comments on the young generation, who fall in bad company and started to took drugs in the early age. As a result of this, they have to face some serious problems like Cancer and many other.The Play gave a strong message that we should avoid all these bad...

Dy CM hosts Iftaar at Srinagar

21/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 20: People from different walks of life joined the Iftaar hosted by Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, here last evening. Ministers, Legislators, officers of civil and Police administration, besides members of the media fraternity and prominent citizens and members of civil society attended the Iftaar. On the occasion, Dr Nirmal Singh interacted with the guests and wished them well. Special arrangements were made for the invitees, males and females, separately, to offer...

Veeri for augmenting JK’s power distribution network

21/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 20: Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Abdul Rehman Veeri today stressed the need for augmentation of power distribution network in the state. The Minister was speaking at a high level review meeting of various schemes of Power Development Department (PDD) of Anantnag district here. The meeting was also attended by Development Commissioner Power Asghar Ali, Chief Engineer PDD (M&RE) Shahnaz Goni, Sheikh Gul Ayaz Secretary Technical (PDD), Khursheed ...

Arrangements for forthcoming festivals discussed at Rajouri

21/06/2017
RAJOURI, Jun 20: Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, discussed arrangements being made by different departments for Shab-e-Qadr, Jumat-ul-Wida and Eid-ul-Fitr, at a meeting of officers that he chaired here today. Issues pertaining to power and water supply, market checking and regulation of rates of essential items, sanitation, traffic management, health facilities and other arrangements were discussed in detail in the meeting. Municipal authorities were asked for maintaining cle...

Summer camp in Rich Harvest School concludes

21/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 20: Summer camps are known for providing a safe environment where children gain self-confidence as they learn and master new skills. Like every year, this year too Rich Harvest School hosted a summer camp for classes Kindergarten to 8th from 6th June to 20th June. The camp was open to outsiders as well. Creatively designed activities were executed by the learned faculty members of the school. The Rich Harvest camp allowed the students to avail a wealth of opportunities from the f...

Hanjura visits slain constable Tasveer’s family

21/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 20: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, today visited the family of slain constable, Tasveer Ahmad Dar at Surasyar Budgam to extend sympathies to the bereaved family. He also gave away Rs 1 lakh from Chief Minister's Special Fund to the bereaved family of deceased constable. He directed the concerned authorities to complete the case of compassionate appointment in favour of the next of kin of the slain cop in the shortest possible time.

SRS reiterates demand of separate PSC for three regions

21/06/2017
JAMMU, Jun 20: Reiterating its demand of separate Public Service Commission (PSC) for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh region, Shri Ram Sena , Jammu and Kashmir, flayed the State Government particular BJP for continuing discrimination against the educated youth of Jammu and ladakh regions. Talking to reporters here on Tuesday, State President, Shri Ram Sena, Rajiv Mahajan said that highly biased nature of selections had shaken the faith of the educated youth of the region in the present dispensation ...

NCC training camp for cadets of held

21/06/2017
Jammu, June 20: 2 J&K Battalion NCC, Jammu organised a Training Camp at NCC Camping Ground Nagrota for NCC cadets of Jammu Division. The Camp started on 13 June 2017 for 10 days. The camp is to instil confidence and imbibe qualities of leadership in cadets by exposing them to various camp activities. The training also includes the preparation of cadets for 'B' and 'C' certificate examination and preparation of shooting team of J&K Directorate for Inter Directorate Shooting Championship. ...

Ansari reviews power scenario of Pattan, Gurez, Bandipora

21/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 20: Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services & Sports, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari, Tuesday reviewed the power scenario of Pattan, Gurez and Bandipora. Ansari who is also Chairman District Development Board, Bandipora chaired a high level meeting attended by Deputy Speaker of J&K Assembly, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi, Commissioner Secretary Finance, Navin Chowdhary, Commissioner Secretary Power, Dheeraj Gupta and various officials of the concerned department...

Khan inaugurates critical care ambulance of DH Kargil

21/06/2017
Kargil, Jun 20: Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan along with Deputy Commissioner Kargil Haji Gulzar Hussain, and Executive Councilor for Health Mohammad Hussain inaugurated Critical Care Ambulance, which is the first of its kind in the fleet of Ambulance in District Hospital Kargil and a garbage Van. Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan on this occasion told that this is a great achievement for the district which will reduce the risk of fatalities during transportation of critical pa...

Farmers tour organised by army

21/06/2017
Jammu, Jun 20: The ten day tour to a fully automated high technology farm at Pushkar (Rajasthan) for farmers of the border villages of Khour Tehsil, of Jammu District which was flagged off on 11 June 2017, concluded with a colorful flag-in ceremony, today. A total of fourteen couples of the border areas were part of the tour which was organised by the Army. During the tour the Farmers were exposed to a fully automated high technology farm,learnt about cucumber farming in an automated environm...

Zahoor for amending recruitment rules of A&SHDeptts

21/06/2017
SRINAGAR, Jun 20: Minister of State for Forest, Environment, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad, today held a meeting with the officers of Animal and Sheep Husbandry (A&SH) Departments to discuss the issues related to Non-Gazetted Recruitment Rules of these departments. The Minister directed the officers of the concerned Departments to examine the recruitment rules and norms prescribed for filling up of vacant posts of Class-IV in these Departments and amend ...