Army organises Inter Tehsil cross country competition

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22:Army organised a Cross Country competition at Jhullas in Poonch district aimed to develop sportsman and competitive spirit among youth. The spirit of sportsmanship is an essential ingredient for character building of the youth. Around 80 runners from four tehsils of Poonch district Mandi, Mendhar, Haveli and Surankote competing for 12 Kms run from Sher-e-Kashmir Bridge to Jullas Ground participated in the event. A high standard of discipline and sportsman s...

Khelo India: Exciting competitions in Football, athletics played

23/10/2018
SAMBA, OCT 22: Under the aegis of Khelo-India, Sports for peace and development, exhilarating matches of block Samba, Nud and Sumb were played in Athletics and football . In football event under 17 age category Nud FC defeated Shishu Niketan HS School 4-0, in under 20 age category Kartar FC defeated HSS Nud.

TLS JU organizes expert lecture on Environmental Hazards

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: The Law School, University of Jammu organized a Lecture -cum -interactive session on the topic "Hazards of Environmental Pollution in the City of Jammu. The Resource Person for the event was Dr Yash Paul, Senior Scientist and Head, Laboratory, J&K State Pollution Control Board. Giving a scientist's perspective, he focused on the environmental status of City of Jammu and dwelt upon various important aspects, viz., Sewage waste pollution, Municipal solid waste, River Tawi Pollutio...

Army organises electrician Training and workshop for youth

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: As a part of empowering youth of the region for self employment and financial independence, Indian Army has been constantly undertaking a variety of projects and skill development programmes for the youth of the region. In pursuance of this aim, Indian Army organised an Electrician Training and Workshop for youth from 17 Sep to 21 Oct 2018 in order to generate employment opportunities for the local youth. A total of 10 youth were imparted with training on all aspects of el...

DC Kargil reviews arrangements of Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS)

23/10/2018
KARGIL, OCT 22: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting to review arrangements of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) to be observed on October 30, 2018. The meeting reviewed arrangements for Chehlum processions and congregations to be held across Kargil Town and other areas of the district. Superintendent of Police Kargil, Dr Vinod Kumar, senior officers of the district and representatives of Islamia School Kargil (ISK) and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trus...

Army organises carpenter Trg for Youth of Doda

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: As a part of empowering youth of the region for self-employment and financial independence, Indian Army has been constantly undertaking a variety of projects and skill development programmes. In pursuance of this aim, Indian Army is organising a Carpenter training and workshop for youth from 22 Oct to 20 Nov 18 in order to generate employment opportunities for the local youth. The youth will be imparted training on all aspect of Carpenter training by means of practical and theo...

Shehnaz Ganai meets Guv

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 22: MLC Dr. Shehnaz Ganai met Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan today.Dr Ganai apprised Governor about the pressing concerns of the people from Poonch district, especially the hardships faced by the border dwellers and requested the Governor for his support and intervention for their time bound redressal. Among others the issues put forth during the meeting related to health, education, road connectivity, access to drinking water and establishment of sports infrastructure in ...

National Training programme on quality seed production of cereal crops starts at SKUAST-J

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: Five day National Training Programme on "Quality Seed Production Techn ology of Cereal crops" was inaugurated by Prof. P.K. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST Jammu. The training programme is jointly organized by National Seed Research & Testing Centre (NSR&TC), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, GOI, Varanasi (UP) and ICAR-Mega Seed Project, SKUAST-Jammu w.e.f. Oct. 22-26, 2018 at University Campus, Chatha. Prof. Pradeep K. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-J in his key no...

Khelo India: Exciting competitions in Football, athletics played at Samba

23/10/2018
SAMBA, OCT 22:: Under the aegis of Khelo-India, Sports for peace and development, exhilarating matches of block Samba, Nud and Sumb were played in Athletics and football at Sports Stadium Samba. In football event under 17 age category Nud FC defeated Shishu Niketan HS School 4-0, in under 20 age category Kartar FC defeated HSS Nud. In Athletics division today, 199 participants took part in group stages of Long Jump, Discuss Throw, Shot-put and track events, whose final will be played tomorrow...

UCO Bank organizes digital product mela

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22:The Keran Branch of UCO Bank successfully organized digital product mela; taking forward the corporate call and Government of India's (GOI'S) digital INDIA Mission for rural digital push, large number of customer's were enrolled under various digital products of the bank. Driven by technology the bank has joined strides with India's digital revolution through a varied range of user friendly technological products like UCO M-Banking, Internet Banking, UCO M-Passbook, UCO Secu...

RDA Organizes adventure trekking to promote tourism in Rajouri

23/10/2018
RAJOURI, OCT 22: To promote tourism in district Rajouri, a three-day trekking programme was organized by Rajouri Development Authority in collaboration with Director Tourism Jammu from Budhkhaneri to Shakermarg. A team of 30 trekkers led by AEE RDA Zahid Malik trekked various places which include Richwali, Thumbal Bahrwdiand Kambibehak and finally reached at shakemarg which is about 10000-12000 feet above sea level. All the trekkers were received back safely at wayside amnesty cafeteria by C...

DDC Jammu reviews progress of Mega Projects

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: Distri ct Development Commiss ioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today reviewed the physical and financial progress of ongoing Mega Projects in Jammu District here at the Conference hall of DC Office, Jammu. Among others, the meeting was attended by Commissioner JMC, Arvind Kotwal, Project Director NHAI, Ajay Kumar, AGM NBCC, K N Ahmed, SEs of PDD, PHE, PWD and all Executive Engineers of Jammu District.The DDC took a projects wise detail review and instructed the executing agencies to ...

IMS Organizes Extension Lecture

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: Insti tute of Management Sciences (IMS) organized guest lecture on "Entrepreneurship Development under Professional Management - An Empirical Experience" in the campus for the students of MBA, BBA, MCA and BCA. The resource person was Prof. Mukhopadhyay, Dean Management Studies, SMVDU, Katra. At the outset, Prof. S.K. Gupta, Dean Academics, IMS, welcomed Prof. Mukhopadhyay for accepting our request and be a part of the programme. Prof. Gupta explained in brief the importance of e...

Navin chairs Board of Directors meeting of JKIDFC

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 22: Principal Secretary of Finance, Navin K Choudhary, today chaired the second meeting of the Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir Infrastructure Developm ent Finance Corporation Limited (JKIDFC) at his office chambers here. Navin K Choudhary, who is also the CMD of JKIDFC, reviewed the progress on 556 languishing projects that have already been approved for financing by the Corporation. Besides, other internal issues were also discussed in the meeting. Directors of JKIDFC, ...

DF & SS hold protest demonstration

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22:The recent ULB election in J&K has clearly indicated the win of deeply rooted Democracy in the state. The elections sailed smoothly and the so called threat of the GUN-CULTURE has been eradicated by the polling in the elections. Gun-culture backed by the Pakistan has been jolted due to which the baffled Pakistan launched multiple attacks on the Indian forces. An Indian Army patrol team was ambushed by a group of heavily-armed intruders from Pakistan near the Line of Control in J...

Sat dedicates newly constructed Community Hall to Vishwakarma Sabha

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: Prov iding a systematic structure of infra in all spheres of Jammu West, Former Minister and MLA Sat Sharma (CA) visited Vishwakarma Sabha at Ward 28 along with JMC (Jammu Municipal Corporation) officials, BJP Corporators, local residents and political activists of the area and inaugurated newly constructed first floor of community hall at Vishkarma Sabha. Pertinent to mention, the hall was constructed with the amount contributed by MLA through his CDF (Constituency Development...

VC SKUAST-K calls on Governor

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 22:Pr of. Nazeer Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, met Governor Satya Pal Malik, Chancellor of the University, at the Raj Bhavan today. The Vice-Chancellor apprised the Governor about the overall growth witnessed by the University in recent years, besides various other expansion projects underway in the University. Besides, matters relating to University lands lying with the security forces, need for additional l...

SMVDU student presents paper at International Conference in Dubai

23/10/2018
KATRA, OCT 22:Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University students always strive to bring academic excellence to the institution. Ms. Pearl Sharma, a student of School of Economics, presented a research paper entitled: 'Cognitive Factors of International Trade Inflows & Foreign Direct Investment Inflows in BRICS Nations: Evidence from Gravity Model Analysis' at an international conference on 'Trade, Business, Commerce & Management Issues', Dubai under the guidance of Dr. Pabitra K. Jena & Dr. Kakali Maju...

Private Negotiation Committee meeting held in Poonch

23/10/2018
POONCH, OCT 22: A meeting regarding fixation of rates for land acquisition cases of 132 KV Draba Chandak transmissions Line through Private Negotiation Committee (PNC) was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Rahul Yadav who is also the Chairman of District Private Negotiation Committee, here today at Conference hall DC Office complex.The meeting was attended by MLA Surankote CH Mohammad Akram, ACR B A Lone, SDM Surankote Saleem Ahmed, DGM PGCIL Mohammad Farooq, XEN TLCD-1 J S Ra...

One day awareness, demonstration programme held at R.S. Pura

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: One day awareness/demonstration programme held at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School R.S. Pura Jammu, which was organized by Civil Defence, Jammu under the able guidance of Muneer Ahmed Khan, IPS, Additional Director General of Police Homeguard/Civil Defence & SDRF J&K, Vikas Gupta, JKPS, SSP, Incharge DIG HG/CD & SDRF Jammu and close supervision of Dy.SP Anita Pawar, Dy. Controller Civil Defence, Jammu. In the awareness camp the students of higher Classes/staff were given the kn...

JKFFA pays tributes to Ashfaq-ullah Khan on his 118 Birth Anniversary

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: J&K Freedom Fighters Associ ation (JKFFA) on Monday remembered the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the motherland. A function was organized in the memory of Ashfaq-ullah Khan on his Birth Anniversary at Dogra Shourya Samarak, Amphalla Jammu by the Chairman of the Association, Ved Gandotra.Remembering Ashfaq-ullah Khan, the speakers threw light over his life history."He was the best friend of Ram Parsad Bismil and both live poets. With their Urdu p...

Kavinder hands over Scooty to differently abled person at Digiana Camp

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: Former Dy. Chief Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar, Kavinder Gupta on Monday chaired the meeting of Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS), Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar here and took stock of working of the Primary Health Centres functional in Gandhi Nagar constituency. Kavinder took a detailed review of physical and financial achievements of the PHC's and was apprised of progress register in OPD facility in the centres. The meeting was informed about the requirements and demands for furth...

JKFFA pays tributes to Ashfaq-ullah Khan on his 118 Birth Anniversary

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: J&K Freedom Fighters Associ ation (JKFFA) on Monday remembered the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the motherland. A function was organized in the memory of Ashfaq-ullah Khan on his Birth Anniversary at Dogra Shourya Samarak, Amphalla Jammu by the Chairman of the Association, Ved Gandotra.Remembering Ashfaq-ullah Khan, the speakers threw light over his life history."He was the best friend of Ram Parsad Bismil and both live poets. With their Urdu p...

Handed over Scooty to a differently abled person at Digiana Camp

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: Former Dy. Chief Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar, Kavinder Gupta on Monday chaired the meeting of Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS), Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar here and took stock of working of the Primary Health Centres functional in Gandhi Nagar constituency. Kavinder took a detailed review of physical and financial achievements of the PHC's and was apprised of progress register in OPD facility in the centres. The meeting was informed about the requirements and demands for furth...

Navin chairs Board of Directors meeting of JKIDFC

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 22: Principal Secretary of Finance, Navin K Choudhary, today chaired the second meeting of the Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir Infrastructure Developm ent Finance Corporation Limited (JKIDFC) at his office chambers here. Navin K Choudhary, who is also the CMD of JKIDFC, reviewed the progress on 556 languishing projects that have already been approved for financing by the Corporation. Besides, other internal issues were also discussed in the meeting. Directors of JKIDFC, ...

DF & SS holds protest demonstration

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22:The recent ULB election in J&K has clearly indicated the win of deeply rooted Democracy in the state. The elections sailed smoothly and the so called threat of the GUN-CULTURE has been eradicated by the polling in the elections. Gun-culture backed by the Pakistan has been jolted due to which the baffled Pakistan launched multiple attacks on the Indian forces. An Indian Army patrol team was ambushed by a group of heavily-armed intruders from Pakistan near the Line of Control in J...

Sat dedicates newly constructed Community Hall from CDF to Vishwakarma Sabha

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: Prov iding a systematic structure of infra in all spheres of Jammu West, Former Minister and MLA Sat Sharma (CA) visited Vishwakarma Sabha at Ward 28 along with JMC (Jammu Municipal Corporation) officials, BJP Corporators, local residents and political activists of the area and inaugurated newly constructed first floor of community hall at Vishkarma Sabha. Pertinent to mention, the hall was constructed with the amount contributed by MLA through his CDF (Constituency Development...

IMS Organized Extension Lecture

23/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 22: Insti tute of Management Sciences (IMS) organized guest lecture on "Entrepreneurship Development under Professional Management - An Empirical Experience" in the campus for the students of MBA, BBA, MCA and BCA. The resource person was Prof. Mukhopadhyay, Dean Management Studies, SMVDU, Katra. At the outset, Prof. S.K. Gupta, Dean Academics, IMS, welcomed Prof. Mukhopadhyay for accepting our request and be a part of the programme. Prof. Gupta explained in brief the importance of e...

DDC Rajouri inaugurates new patient care facilities at Govt District Hospital

23/10/2018
RAJOURI, OCT 22: District Development Commissioner Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad inaugurated Transit patient/triage lounge in the emergency department of the Hospital. A transit/triage lounge is a dedicated area preferably near the hospital entrance that helps the timely intervention and treatment after prioritising the patients. The transit lounge is equipped with all the modern facilities. DDC also threw open emergency/ trauma centre in the emergency department of the hospital to deal with cr...

Vyas reviews progress on job package for Kashmiri migrants

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 22: Advisor to Governor B B Vyas today convened a meeting with senior officers of Law and other departments to discuss issues related to job package for Kashmiri migrants under PMDP. The meeting also discussed various issues facing by PoK refugees. The meeting was attended by Secretary Disaster Management Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Farooq Ahmad Shah, Secretary Law Abdul Majid and and other senior officers. The Advisor was briefed about the status of cour...

Expert Committee on Dal meets Governor

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 22: The three member Expert Co-mmittee on Dal comprising of Dr. Nivedita P. Haran, IAS (Retired), former Additional Chief Secretary, Home Depa-rtment, Govt. of Kerala; Mangu Singh, MD Delhi Metro Rail Corp. and M. C. Mehta, renowned Environmentalist, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir met Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan, today. The Committee, appr-ised the Governor about the activities undertaken to study the factors detrimental to the overall health of Dal Lake which incl...

VC JU inaugurates MOOCS online Course

23/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 22: Prof. Manoj K. Dhar, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu today inaugurated a week-long online course (MOOCS) for the University and College teachers being organized by UGC HRDC, University of Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dhar emphasized the need for such courses in the contemporary educational scenario. He also spoke at length about online teaching especially for the students of far flung areas. He called upon the participating teachers to make best use of the oppor...

Kumar for ensuring best healthcare facilities to people

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 22: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar reviewed the functioning of government health institutions during a meeting convened with the senior officers of the department, here today. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Health & Medical Education department Atal Dulloo, Director Health Services Kashmir Dr Kunzes Dolma, Director Health Services Jammu Dr Samir Mattoo, CMO Srinagar Dr Talat Jabeen and Principal GMC Srinagar Dr SamiaRashid. During the meeting, detailed discu...

Navin chairs Empowered Committee meeting

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 22: Principal Secretary, Fina-nce, Navin K Choudhary today chaired the 62nd meeting of Empowered Committee for regularization of Ad-hoc/ Contra-ctual/ Consolidated empl-oyees in terms of Civil Services Special Provision Act 2010. Navin, who is also the convener of the Empo-wered Committee, chaired the meeting at his office chambers here during which he reviewed the process of regularization of different categories of employees working in various State departments. During the mee...

Adopt zero-tolerance policy against corruption, mismanagement: Ganai to Officers

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 22: Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai Monday stressed on maintaining transparency in the execution of works and said that Government has zero tolerance policy against mismanagement and corruption. He said this while reviewing the implementation of various developmental projects under Roads and Buildings and PMGSY. Stating that the accountability and transparency holds key to development, Ganai said the government will have zero tolerance for misreporting by officials with...

Concordance 2018 celebrated at SMVD University

23/10/2018
KATRA, Oct 22: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University organised its first mega fest, namely Concordance-2018 under the aegis of the Board of Cultural Activities (BCA). With a variety of performances on dance and music, Concordance serves as an official welcome to the incoming batches, including B. Tech., B. Arch., M. Tech., MSc, MA, MBA and MCA where fresh candidates, along with their seniors, formed groups, joined hands, practiced in coordination and performed enthusiastically, as reported the coor...

Dr. Jitendra felicitates Pencak Silat medalists

23/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 22: Union MoS in PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh felicitated medalists of 4th Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2018 senior (Men & Women) held at Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Srinagar from 30th September to 3rd October 2018. BJP State Additional Treas-urer & President of Association Arvind Gupta and Secretary of Association Gourav Arora were also present at the time of felicitation. Dr. Jitendra Singh, while felicitating the Bronze medalists Komal Dhiman and Karan Cho-pra, congratulate...

BJP will achieve target of “Panchayat to Parliament”: Raina

23/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 22: After getting a flamboyant and positive results in the recently concluded Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections, Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir gears up for Panchayat elections in the second phase of local elections. BJP State President Ravinder Raina (MLA) chaired the meeting of party's State Election Committee regarding strategy formation for Panchayat elections at party headquarter, Jammu. MP (Lok Sabha) Jugal Kishore Sharma, State Vice-President Arun Gupta, State Gen...

Georgian Wrestler Heddo wins Sunail Dangal title

23/10/2018
Katra, Oct 22: Georgian Wrestler Heddo clinched the "105th Annual Sunail (Akhnoor) Kesari Vishal Dangal Title" by defeating Wrestler Abdul Gani of Mallerkotla in Punjab in a very tough fight took Heddo five minutes to finish the top bout in the 20 minutes contest. Gani was no match for this tough Georgian at village Sunail in Tehsil Akhnoor and District Jammu. The mega historic and famous one day wrestling event was organized by Sunail (Akhnoor) Dangal Comm-ittee in collaboration with J&K Ind...

MLA Karnah meets Governor

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 22: Raja Manzoor Ahmad Khan, Member J&K Legislative Assembly-Karnah called on Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan today. Manzoor apprised the Governor about the various ongoing projects in his constituency, relating to health, education, power, sportsand infrastructure, which require immediate attention of the administration. The Governor urged Manzoor to continue sustained efforts for promoting the development and the welfare of the people of his area besides, assuring that ...

Expert Committee on Dal Lake calls on Vyas

23/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 22: A Committee of experts appointed by Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Dal Conservation today met the Advisor to Governor B B Vyas. The members of the expert committee included former Additional Chief Secretary Department of Home, Govt of Kerala, Dr Vivedita P Haran, Managing Director Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Dr Mangu Singh and renowned environmentalist M C Mehta. They discussed in detail with Advisor Vyas, the measures taken for the protection of the Dal Lake and ...

Div Com reviews progress on beautification of Jammu city

23/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 22: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on beautification of Jammu city for ensuing Durbar Move. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, Commi-ssioner JMC, Arvind Kotwal, Director Floricu-lture Babila Rakwal, Director ULB Jammu, Rajinder Singh Tara, Secretary JMC, Sunaina Sharma, General Man-ager JKTDC, Venakshi Koul, SSP Traffic Jammu, Joginder Singh and senior functionaries of various depar...

MHAC hosts DAV National Skating Championship

23/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 22: MHAC School Nagbani Jammu was entrusted with the responsibility of hosting cluster level speed Roller skating under-19 Boys and girls competition for various schools of Punjab and J&K. The school wore a festive look. The inaugural ceremony was organized and graced by the School Principal, Mrs Sween Puri. The celebration started with the warm welcome of guests by presenting bouquets. DAV Gaan and chanting of vedic mantras created a pious and spiritual atmosphere. Principal of t...

BJP is playing with future of families of Kisans: Sadhotra

22/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 21: BJP is befooling the Kisans and playing with the future of the families of Kisans by ignoring the genuine and just problems and demands of Kisans, alle-ged Mr. Ajay Sadhotra, senior leader National Conference and former Minister, while addressing a Kisan Protest Rally at Phallain Mandal which passed through main bazar and was organized by National Conference Block Mandal Phallain, against non-payment of compensation to the Kisans of their damaged standing paddy crops and vegetab...

Sat starts construction works at Ward 40

22/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 21: Hundreds of residents of Vasant Vihar, Ward 40 expressed their gratitude to Former Minister 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 MLA visited the ward and started construction works for lanes/drains in the area providing people with a lot of relief. He was also accompanied by JMC Ex En Parbodh Sharma, Corporators of Ward 40 and 41 Neelam Nargotra and Sanjay Baru. A lar...

President JD(U) meets Governor

22/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 21: G M Shah (Shaheen), Preident Janata Dal (United), met Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan today. Shah briefed the Governor about the prevailing situation in the state and apprised him of the difficulties being faced by the people. The Governor urged him to continue to promote people's welfare, besides, ensuring that the institutions of local self Government get strengthened.

BJP has become party of masses of J&K: Raina

22/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 21: Bharatiya Janata Party today extended heartiest thanks to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for overwhelmingly participating in civic bodies elections , results whereof were declared yesterday , ignoring and overlooking threats , intimidation, strike calls by militants, Separatists and their political stooges . This was stated in a press conference by State President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Ravinder Raina (MLA) at party headquarter, Jam-mu. The press conference which was also ...

Rana flags off Maharishi Valmiki Shobha Yatra: prays for peace, brotherhood

22/10/2018
NAGROTA Oct 21: National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Sunday highlighted the crucial need of carving out a society based on social justice, love, tolerance and amity, saying that the sages and saints have shown a way forward in this regard from times immemorial. "We have to emulate their lives and teachings to make this world a better place to live in", Mr Rana said while interacting with devotees during the take off of Shoba Yatra from Valmiki Mandir Nagrota this ...

JKHCBA holds condolence meet

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu, held a condolence meeting in the J&K High Court at Jammu on 20th day of October, 2018, to condole the sad demise of 61 innocent people & 72 injured at Joda Phatak Amritsar (Punjab) where large number of people had gathered to watch' Ravana Dahan' at a ground adjacent to the Railway track. The condolence meeting was held under the chairmanship of B.S. Slathia, President of J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu and other office bearers name...

DC Doda reviews preparedness for Panchayat Polls

21/10/2018
DODA, OCT 20: District Election Officer Doda Anshul Garg reviewed preparedness for Panchayat elections in the district regarding basic facilities at polling stations. He impressed to ensure basic facilities like water, electricity, toilet, Ramp in the polling stations.Suitability of collection and distribution centres where ballot boxes and other poll material and it's further distribution among poll parties was also discussed in the meeting. Threadbare discussions for the finalization of arra...

SVO challans Revenue officials

21/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 20: State Vigilance Organiza tion (SVO) today produced challan against Revenue Department officials for fraudulently paying compensation to private persons against non-existent land. The charge sheet was produced by Police Station Vigilance Organization Kashmir against the accused before the before the competent Court Pulwama for judicial determination. "During the investigation of case FIR No. 37/2010 P/S VOK during which it emerged that the accused public servants of Revenue ...

Army organised Interaction with Madarasa going children

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: With a view to foster and reinforce the spirit of communal harmony, Indian Army organised an interaction with Madrassa going children at Sondar, Kishtwar District to promote peace and tranquility in the region. Unity in diversity has been one of the great characteristic of our nation which has bound people of all religions together in one bond of humanity. The event provided a platform to the madrassa going children to interact with Indian Army and share their experiences. A ...

CRPF remembered its martyrs

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: As is known to all of us that Police Forces celebrate "Police Commemoration Day" on 21 October every year. It is celebrated in the memory of those CFPF personnel who laid down their lives on 21 Oct 1959 in Hot Spring area Ladakh region when Chinese army attacked CRPF troops. On this day, Police Forces of all states, Paramilitary Forces and other security agencies remember their martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the year. In this context, 166 Bn. A programme was organize...

Saurabh Bhagat reviews functioning of JKBOCW Welfare Board

21/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 20: Commissioner Secretary Labour and Employment, Saurabh Bhagat, made his maiden visit to the Office of CEO/Secretary, J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBO CW)in Srinagar and reviewed the overall functioning of the Board. The CEO/Secretary JKBOCW, Muzaffar Ahmad Pir, accompanied the Commissioner Secretary for inspection of the Building complex. The CEO/Secretary briefed the Commissioner Secretary about the process being followed for the disposal of the...

Heritage connects youth with their roots: Nirupama Kotru

21/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 20: Stressing for involving local communities in the preservation of art, culture and heritage, Joint Secretary Ministry of Culture, Govt of India, Nirupama Kotru today said heritage connects young generation with roots.The Joint Secretary was chairing a meeting of experts to review the status of art, cultural and heritage activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Commissioner Secretary, Culture Mohammed Saleem Shishgar, briefed the Joint Secretary about various initiative and departmenta...

NCC Cadets of Gujarat Reach Jammu

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: Ek Bharat Shrethta Bharat (EBSB) Camp commenced at NCC Camping Ground Nagrota which is being organised by NCC Group HQ Jammu under the aegis of NCC Dte J&K, Jammu. The aim of the camp is to foster the spirit of National Integration and solidarity among participating cadets and to provide an opportunity to work together with cadets of Gujarat State in harmony. A Total of 500 cadets are participating in the said camp along with Associate NCC Offrs (ANOs) and Permanent Instruct...

Rising Star Gunners organises medical cum veterinary camp at Nilcha

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: Ris ing Star Gunners organised a Medical cum Veterinary Camp for the residents of Nilcha and adjoining villages of Samba district on 20 Oct 2018. The Camp provided free consultation with Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, General Physician, Gynecologist, Dentist and Veterinary Doctors for the event. A total of 413 villagers utilised the opportunity to avail the medical facilities provided by the Army. The villagers were also educated on aspects of family planning, child care, ...

Army organises multi - competitions for School children of Bihota

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: To provide a platform for the school students to showcase their talent and to enhance their self-confidence, the Army organised a 'Drawing, Painting, Quiz and Slogan Writing Competitions' for school children at Bihota in Bhaderwah district. The competition was organised to develop creative skills amongst the students and also to spread awareness of requirement and importance of cleanliness in our everyday life. The children with their unbiased/ uncluttered minds put down the...

NYK Kargil organizes Swacchta awareness programme, rally

21/10/2018
KARGIL, OCT 20: Under Swachh Sankalp Se Sw achh Siddi campaign, Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Kargil today organized an awareness programme Mahatma Gandhi Yuva Swachhta Maha Abhiyan evam ShramdaanKaryakram at Language Centre here today.The programme which was organized with the objective to mobilize and motivate the youth for ensuring their proactive engagement in Swachta activities, witnessed attendance of NYK and NSS volunteers, district officers, teachers and a large number of students from Govern...

Anantnag police arrests drug peddler

21/10/2018
ANANTNAG, OCT 20: Continuing its drive "war against drugs", Anantnag police arrested a drug peddler and recovered huge quantity of dried bhung from his possession. A police party of Police Post Sangam led by DO Sangam under the supervision of SSP Anantnag laid a naka at Doonipora Sangam. During naka checking a Tavera vehicle bearing registration number JK03D-7713 was intercepted. On checking, 80 kilograms of dried bhung was recovered from the possession of Ajaz Ahmad Ganie son of Mohammad Anwa...

Farooq inaugurates 7thJK Golf Association tournament at Pahalgam

21/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 20: Member Parliament Farooq Abdullah Saturday inaugurated 2-day 7th J&K Golf Association Tournament at Pahalgam Golf Course. GoC 15 Corps, Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt, Director Tourism Kashmir Tasaduq Jeelani, former JK Bank Chairman M Y Khan, MD Cum CEO J&K Golf Development and Management Authority Ghalib Mohiuddin Shah and President J&K Golf Association Mushtaq Burza were also present at the function. The tournament is being jointly organized by Department of Tourism Kashmir a...

SMVDU organises Refresher Course on MATLAB & Research Tools

21/10/2018
KATRA, OCT 20: To enhance the research environment in the J&K region, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra organised a two-week faculty refresher course on 'Introduction to MATLAB and Research Enhancement Tool' wef 20-29 Oct. 2018. This course, collaborated with HRDC, SMVDU, is third in the series out of eight, and sponsored by TEQIP-III and MATLAB Inc. Dr. Amit K. Pandit, Coordinator of the program emphasised that such programs were need of the hour as they dealt with research enhancemen...

Film 'Gulabgatha' set to be released on Oct 21

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: First ever film on Maharaja Gulab Singh is all set to be released on the occasion of his 226th birth anniversary on 21stof October, 2018 at Abhinav Theatre Jammu at 5 pm. Entitled as 'Gulab Gatha', this film by Balwant Thakur is produced by Natrang and sponsored by Maharaja Gulab Singh Memorial Trust Jammu. Sharing details, the conceptualizer of this film Balwant Thakur informed that this will be a unique venture of Natrang aimed at documentation and dissemination of the untold g...

BJP sweeps ULB elections

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated its victory in the Urban Local Bodies elections in a grand way today at the party headquarter, Jammu. BJP state President Ravinder Raina (MLA) addressed the jubilant party workers while congratulating the triumphant Candidates. MP Lok Sabha Jugal Kishore Sharma, former Dy. CM Kavinder Gupta, State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, State Geneal Secretaries Dr. Narinder Singh, Yudhvir Sethi, former Minister Bali Bhagat, forme...

Exhibition of Paintings by Anila Singh Charak organized at JU

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: An exhibition of paintings by Anila Singh Charak, a well- known poetess turned painter, was organized by Rinchen bZangpo Art Gallery, General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu, Jammu on 19th October, 2108 at the gallery. The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. Manoj K. Dhar FNASc, FNAAS, Vice- Chancellor, University of Jammu whereas Padamshree Dr. Ved Kumari Ghai was the guest of honour. Prof. Anita Billawaria, Dean Faculty of Social Science, Director Centre for His...

Farooq inspects flood protection works on River Chenab

21/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 20: Commissioner Secretary, Public Health Engineeri ng (PHE), Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) and Relief and Rehabilitation, Farooq Ahmad Shah today visited vulnerable spots of River Chenab at Chak Sikander/Sitriwala of Akhnoor area and inspected ongoing flood protection works. The Commissioner Secretary was accompanied by Chief Engineer PHE, I&FC, A K Gandotra, Superintending Engineers, J S Chib, A K Sharma and Naresh Kumar Khajuria, Xens, S R Shukla, M L Bassan, R K Rakhwal a...

Div Com reviews status of land acquisition cases of NHAI

21/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 20: Divisional Commis-sioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today held a detailed review meeting with Deputy Commissioners of Udhampur and Ramban to review the status of land acquisition cases of NHAI and various ongoing development works being undertaken for National Highway in their respective districts. During the meeting, various issues regarding status of land acquisition and bottlenecks among others were discussed. The meeting was attended by RO NHAI Jammu, Hem Raj, Chief Engineer S&O w...

Top industry experts call on Ganai

21/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: A group of overseas delegates comprising CEOs of leading firms Saturday called on the Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, and held wide-ranging discussions on issues related to skill development and entrepreneurship in the State. Among the delegates were Anthony Rushton, Chairman, Hong Kong Management Association, Dr Declan Doogan, Head, Worldwide Development at Pfizer (USA), Ms Nicola Gilchrist, Communications & Engagement Specialist, United Kingdom, Jim Walker, C...

Kumar visits Govt hospitals in Srinagar city

21/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today visited various government hospitals in the city to take the stock of health facilities being provided to the patients in these health institutions. During the visit, Principal Secretary Health & Medical Education Atal Dulloo, Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr Kunzes Dolma, CMO Srinagar and other concerned officers accompanied the Advisor. The Advisors visited Gousia Hospital, JLNM Hospital and Psychiatric Hospital where he interact...

Power shutdown

21/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 20: To carry out work for bifurcation of RSP-IV and RSP-VII feeders, the shutdown of 1 KV RSP-IV and RSP-VII feeders is being observed. During the shutdown, the power supply to Sunderpur Road, Purana Pind, Park Revenue Centre, PHE DT, Khamb, Tunda Rice Mill Area, Christian Colony, G.M. School, Gigian, Chowla, Reddy, Jatt Sabha shall remain affected on October 22 and 25 from 8 am to 2 pm. Meanwhile, for augmentation of power transformer from 6.3 MVA to 10 MVA at 33/11 KV Subash Nagar,...

Panchayat Polls: Training session held for ROs/AROs in Rajouri

21/10/2018
RAJOURI, Oct 20: In view of upcoming panchayat elections training session for ROs/AROs of District Rajouri held today at conference Hall of Govt PG College Rajouri. The training program was conducted by four master trainers. The trainees were acquainted with the operation of EVMs and allied papers for the smooth conduct of forthcoming panchayat elections. A total of 435 ROs/ AROs from different Depar-tments attended the training. The training was moderated by the Nodal officer for Training, ...

Kumar, Ganai review developmental, security scenario in Doda, Kishtwar

20/10/2018
KISHTWAR, Oct, 19: Advisors to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar and Khurshid Ahmed Ganai Friday visited Kishtwar and Doda districts to take stock of developmental activities in these districts besides reviewing preparedness for ensuing Panchayat Elections. At Kishtwar the advisors convened a meeting with security agencies including Police and army officials to discuss the overall law & order scenario in the district. SSP Kishtwar briefed the Advisors about the prevailing security situation and ste...

Govt to fast-track completion of languishing PHE projects: Farooq

20/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 19: Secretary, Public Health Engineering (PHE), Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) and Relief and Rehabilitation, Farooq Ahmad Shah today said that government is committed to provide safe drinking water to the people living in every nook and corner of the state for which all languishing PHE projects would be completed in one-year time. Reviewing the performance of PHE department in Jammu division here at a meeting, he took detailed stock of languishing projects mostly water supply ...

Rohit reviews Durbar move arrangements in Jammu

20/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 19: Principal Secretary Plan-ning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD) Rohit Kansal today chaired a high-level meeting at Civil Secre-tariat Jammu to take a comprehensive review of the arrangements for bi-annual Dur-bar Move. Divisional Commi-ssioner Jammu Sanjeev Verma, IGP Jammu SDS Jamwal, DC Jammu Ramesh Kumar and senior officers from JMC, GAD, Estates, SRTC, FCS&CA, Health, PDD, PHE, Floriculture, JKTDC were present at the meeting. Rohit Kansal directed the IT Depart...

GDC Mendhar students visit JU Botanical Garden; interacts with VC

20/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 19: Stud-ents from Government Degree College, Mendher who were on a Biological Tour to the Botanical Garden of the University of Jammu interacted with Prof. Manoj K.Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu. Prof. Sarshad Hussain from GDC Men-dhar accompanied the students. The research scholars of the Department of Botany were also present during the interaction wherein carrier options and importance of the Plant Sciences subject was discussed in length. Later on Prof. Dhar had...

Harayana Wrtestler Somveer Lifts 9th Mathwar Kesari Title 2018

20/10/2018
Katra, Oct 19: Wrestler Somveer of Rohtak (Harayana) lifted "9th Mathwar Kesari 2018 Title" by defeating Wrestler Ali of Iran in a very tough bout that lasted for 6 minutes at Baba Ballo Dev Shathan in Village Mathwar. The mega historic and famous one day International Indian Style Kushti (Maha-Dangal) was organized by Math-war Dangal Committee in collaboration with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Assoc-iation under the supervision of Baba Yash Paul Sharma, Former Sarpa-nch Ashok Kumar Sharma and P...

Army organises chenab valley Cricket League at Kishtwar

20/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 19: To reaffirm its commitment towards fostering peace and also to provide an impetus to the sporting talent in the region, Army organised a "Chenab Valley Cricket League" at Kishtwar from 05 to 19 Oct 2018. The event assisted the Army's efforts to promote positive environment to showcase the hidden talent of local populace. A total of 23 teams registered from various schools and villages of remote area of Kishtwar, Doda and Ramban to participate in the league cum knock-out basis....

Anti-encroachment drive launched at Shopian

20/10/2018
SHOPIAN, Oct 19: District development Commissioner Shopian, Dr. Owais Ahmad today convened a meeting to review traffic management in the district. In the meeting, the DDC directed Municipal Committee and Motor Vehicle Department to remove the encroachment on the busy roads in town and ordered strict action against the law violators, particularly in and around fruit Mandi of Shopian. Among other officials, the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Additional Superin-...

Panchayat Polls: First phase of training for ROs, AROs held at Ramban

20/10/2018
RAMBAN, OCT 19: The first phase of training of ROs and AROs for forthcoming Panchayat Elections in the district held today here at Community Hall, Maitra Ramban. The SDM Ramsoo, Viqar Gari who is also the Nodal Officer for Training Management asked the participants to ensure the adherence of Model Code of Conduct and guidelines of ECI in letter and spirit. He advised them to go through the manual hand book for the smooth and successful conduct of Panchayat elections. He briefed the partic...

Div Com reviews arrangements for Urs Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA)

20/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 19: Divisional Commiss ioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting regarding the arrangements to be made by various Departments in connection with the Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Sultan-ul-Arifeen, Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom Sahib (RA) which will be observed on November 3rd at Kohimaran heights in SrinagarThe Divisional Commissioner issued strict directions to all the concerned departments to make all the required arrangements including uninterrupted electricity & water supp...

Commissioner Secy Labour inaugurates digitization of CPF record

20/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 19: In a first, Office of the Labour Commissioner digitizes Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) record of workers to streamline its timely release and ensure disposal of cases. Commissioner Secretary, Labour and Employment, Saurabh Bhagat inaugurated the digitized record of workers from six districts of Kashmir province in presence of Labour Commissioner Bashir Ahmad Khan, Special Secretary Aijaz Ahmad, PF Commissioner Bashir Ahmad, Additional PF Commissioner Nazir Ahmad...

Joint Secretary Union Ministry of Culture visits SPS Museum Srinagar

20/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 19: Joint Secretary Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Nirupama Kotru today visited SPS Museum Srinagar to take stock of the conservation measures. Kotru took stock of the preservation, promotion and renovation programs being undertaken by the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museum. She expressed satisfaction over the renovation, propagation and conservation of the heritage artefacts at SPS Museum. Commissioner Secret ary, Culture, Mohammed Saleem Shishgar, Direct...

Ganai expresses grief over death of 2 persons in reckless driving

20/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 19: Advisor to the Governor, Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, has expressed grief over the death of two persons in separate incidents of reckless driving in Doda and Kathua districts today. While a pedestrian was unfortunately killed on National Highway near Hatli Morh in Kathua after being hit by an over-speeding car, a shepherd was tragically mowed down along with his flock of 30 sheep by a truck at Thopal, near Batote this morning. Expressing grave concern ov...

Lakhanpur: Excise dept launches crackdown to check illegal quarry

20/10/2018
LAKHANPUR, OCT 19: Excise department has launched a crackdown to tighten noose around illegal transportation of quarry in Gandyal and Nagri areas. During recent drive, a team of Excise Department caught two vehicles bearing registration Nos.PB07AS6582 & PB13AB-9398 each carrying 'Bajri' illegally with malafide intentions to evade the Toll. The action against the violators has been launched in compliance to series of Court Judgments asking the stone crusher units operating in Ker...

Approved blacktopping Works worth 2.5 Crores shall be taken up shortly

20/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 19: Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar Kavinder Gupta along with MLC Vikram Randhawa today started Blacktopping of the interior roads of Hajipura Patel Nagar in Gandhi Nagar Constituency which would be completed at the cost of 63 Lacs. This was long pending demand of the inhabitants of the area. Executive Engineer, Public works Department, S.A Wani and other officers of the department were present on the occasion. Gupta, while taking a dig on the previous regime of...

Rajouri OSC organizes awareness camps

20/10/2018
RAJOURI, OCT 19: The One-Stop Center (OSC) Rajouri of the ministry of women and child development today oragnised two awareness camps under its objective of providing support to women affected by violence, in private and public spaces, within the family, community and at the workplace.The awareness camps were organized at Govt middle school Katarmal and Govt.High school Ghambir Bharamana by OSC Rajouri. Administrator OSC, Nitu Sharma, counselor Neha Suri and case worker Suksham Sharma informed ...

Panchayat Polls: First phase of training for ROs, AROs held at Ramban

20/10/2018
RAMBAN, OCT 19: The first phase of training of ROs and AROs for forthcoming Panchayat Elections was held here today. Around 200 officers and officials of different departments participated in the training. During the training, an interactive session was held wherein queries of the participants were answered by the Nodal Officer. Nodal Officer for Training Management, Viqar Gari asked the participants to ensure the adherence of Model Code of Conduct and guidelines of ECI in letter and spirit. ...

Bakers Association, Civil Society members call on Commissioner Food Safety

20/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 19: Representatives of Bakers Association, Civil Society members and other Food Business Operators (FBOs) today met Commissioner Food Safety, J&K, Abdul Kabir Dar here to apprise him of various issues concerning them. On the occasion, Commissioner stressed on Bakers Association and other FBOs to adhere to the provisions of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome...

Army conducts vehicle repair course for youth

20/10/2018
UDHAMPUR, OCT 19: In an endeavour to provide avenue for self employment to the youth of remote regions, Indian Army conducted a Vehicle Repairing course at Bagga. The training was conducted from 28 Sep to 19 Oct 2018. 30 youth from Bagga and nearby villages of Reasi district attended the course. Besides theoretical classes, emphasis was laid on practical training to impart requisite skills and enable the youth to start their own venture. Such ventures would contribute towards the overall ec...

Civil, Police administration attend Pehal function

20/10/2018
Porbandar,OCT 19: More than 20 young girls were honoured by the Pehal Charitable Trust (PCT) Porbandar Gujarat under the leadership of Paluden Matka Gadhvi, President, at a glittering function held at Palakhada village in Porbandar district in connection with Mahanavmi and Dusherra festival by the Gayatri Garbi Mandal Palakhada villagers on Thursday. Pehal Charitable Trust (PCT) floated by the renowned Journalist, Social Activist and Theatre Artist King C Bharati, who is Patron-In-Chief, PCT,...

ULB Polls: DC Rajouri reviews arrangements for counting

20/10/2018
RAJOURI, OCT 19: District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Mohammad Aijaz Asad today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the counting of votes polled in the recently held municipal committees of the district. The DDC said as many as five counting halls and control room have been established in the Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Rajouri for counting of votes scheduled for tomorrow. The counting of votes would be held for five Municipal committees of Sunderbnai, Rajouri...

End archaic 'zoning system' for determining timber rates: Navin to JKSFC

20/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 19: Setting the tone for major reforms, Principal Secretary Finance, Navin K Chaudhary today asked the Jammu andKashmir State Forest Corporation (JKSFC) to do away with the archaic 'zoning system' for determining the rate of timber. The Finance Secretary made these remarks while chairing a meeting of JKSFC management regarding 'Revision of Sale Rates of Timber'. The meeting was also attended by Commissioner Secretary, Forest Ecology and Environment, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Princ...

Trikuta Degree College students shine in Boxing Competition

20/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 19: Students of Trikuta Degree College excelled in the Inter-University Collegiate Boxing Competition Session 2018-19 organized by the Directorate of Sports and Physical Education University of Jammu. Mr. Shivam Mehra S/o Sh. Jatinder Mehra of B.Com Sem. 3rd in the Weight Category of 70Kg and Vishal Ji Bhat S/o Sh. Chand Ji Bhat of B.Com. 1st in the Weight category of 65kg bagged Bronze medals. Mr. Sohrab Singh Sudan S/o Balak Singh Sudan also participated in the competition. Mrs....

Sports events under "Khelo India' initiative conclude at Drass

19/10/2018
DRASS, OCT 18: A host of sports events under 'Khelo India' initiative concluded here today at Horse Polo Ground wherein Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Vikas Kundal was the chief guest. Hundreds of students of the sub-division Drass participated in the games competitions in the District Kargil from October 08, 2018. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of sports in channelizing potential of the youth in a positive direction. He said that several i...

Religious fervor marks Dussehra celebration at Ramban

19/10/2018
RAMBAN, OCT 18: Marking the victory of good over evil, Dussehra was celebrated with full religious fervour and gaiety in Ramban here today. An impressive function was organized by Sanatan Dharam Sabha and Dussehra celebration committee, Ramban in the premises of Government High Secondary School (GHHS), Ramban where the effigies of demon King Ravan, his brother Kumbkaran and son Meghnath were consigned to flames..MLA Ramban, Neelam Kumar Langeh, SSP, Ramban, Anita Sharma besides District office...

Army conducts afforestation drive

19/10/2018
UDHMAPUR, OCT 18: With an aim to spread the message of 'Green India', Indian Army conducted a 'Afforestation Drive' at Government Middle School, Gundi in Rajouri district. Locals and students were present on the occasion and participated with great exuberance. More than 250 saplings of various commercial and fruit bearing trees were planted at village Gundi and other areas which have seen large scale deforestation in the past decade. Fruit-bearing saplings, which require maintenance by way of ...

Sat tours ward no. 38 and interacts with local residents

19/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 18: In order to provide best level basic amenities to residents of Jammu West, Former Minister and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) extensively toured various areas of ward no. 38 along with his team and took stock of ongoing developmental works in the area. Speaking on the occasion, sharma said that resolving the problems of the masses is his top most agenda and it will be seen that no person is deprived of any development in his area. He highlighted various works that have already be...

Muslims join Shobha Yatra in Jammu

19/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 18:Con gratulating people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Vijayadashmi, Sanatan Dharam Natak Samaj (SDNS) Chairman Yudhvir Sethi, who is State General Secretary BJP too today said this victory of good over evil is being replicated by our valiant soldiers in the state by eliminating forces that are inimical to peace. He appreciated those who have launched a collective war against terrorism and said that these are the people who intend to see our state prosperous and progress ...

Development of remote & backward area agenda of Congress: Saroori

19/10/2018
KUCHAL OCT 18:Cla iming credit for setting out Inderwal on the path of progress and development since 2002 after people of this constituency reposed confidence in Congress Party, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said that he does not want to say that Inderwal has attained highest pinnacles of development during the past 15 years, but no one can deny the fact that a solid beginning has been made since 2002 and today it i...

Dussehra celebrated with religious fervour, gaiety at Doda

19/10/2018
Doda, Oct 18: Marking the victory of righteousness over evil, Dussehra was celebrated across entire Doda city today with effigies of Ravana along with Kumbhkarna and Meghnath, bringing the curtains down on ten days long Ram Lila, performed every night at several places depicting Ramayan (from the birth of Lord Rama to the end of Ravana). Huge effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkarna and brother Meghnath (also known as Inderjeet), symbolising the evils, whose end by Lord Rama and his 'sena...

Kaustubh, Khushi Shubh emerges joint winners in Devotional Song Competition

19/10/2018
KATRA, OCT 18: The prestigious Navratra Festival in the holy town of Katra came to a musical conclusion last evening with Kaustubh from Rajasthan & Khushi Shubh from Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), emerged as joint winners in mega final of All India Devotional Song Competition. The mega event was concluded amidst chanting of Bhajans and beating of drums at Yog Ashram Complex. The joint winners shared the prize worth Rs three lakh in shape of gold whereas 2nd position holder Anmol Raja f...

Kumar visits Kargil, reviews developmental scenario

19/10/2018
KARGIL, Oct 18: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today took stock of the developmental and security scenario in Kargil during his day long visit to the district. During the visit, the Advisor inaugurated Dialysis Unit at District Hospital, Kargil and enquired about the facilities being provided to the patients in the Hospital. Advisor held separate meetings with the local representatives, civil and police administration and met several public delegations including Imam Khumaini Memorial Tru...

People look towards Congress as a strong alternative in State: Bhalla

19/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 18: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla on Thursday asked the party cadre to gear up for larger participation of people in the ensuing Panchyat elections. He was interacting with prominent persons of Panchayat Daraph and Chatha organized by Block President Amrit Bali in Gandhi Nagar constituency. Speaking on the occasion, Bhalla said the Congress party has always struggled for empowerment of grass root institutions to strengthen democracy in the State. He asked pa...

Shat Chandi Maha Yagya concludes at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

19/10/2018
KATRA, Oct 18: Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Deviji during Navratras for peace and prosperity concluded today with Purna Ahuti on the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami. Mr. Simrandeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board, Mr. Naresh Kumar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Bhawan, and other officers of the Shrine Board and a large number of pilgrims participated in Purna Ahuti and other religious cere...

Natrang stages hindi play ‘Mata Ki Kahani’

19/10/2018
Katra, Oct 18: Two exclusive performaces of most befitting show, the ultimate attraction of Navratra Festival-2018 'Mata Ki Kahani' were staged here this evening at the open-air theatre, railway station Katra with the support of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. Conceptualised, devised, designed and directed by Padamshree Balwant Thakur, this mega-musical theatre presentation of Natrang Jammu mesmerized the jam-packed audiences which largely included the devotee of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. His...

White Knight Corps Commander reviews hinterland security

19/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 18: Lt Gen Paramjit Singh, Corps Commander, White Knight Corps visited Surankote sector and Counter Insurgency Force (Romeo) at Palma. During the visit to Counter Insurgency Force Headquarters, the Corps Commander was briefed about the prevailing security situation and the conduct of recently held Urban Local Body elections in the region and forthcoming Panchayat elections. The Corps Commander was also briefed on the actions being taken to ensure a robust Counter Terrorist Grid to e...

4-member Tibetan MPs team meets Rana; seeks support

19/10/2018
JAMMU Oct 18: A four-member team of Tibetan Members of Parliament on Thursday called on National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana and sought support and solidarity to Tibetan cause. The four member team of MPs comprised Mr Dawa Tsering, Ven Jampal Tenzin, Mr Tashi Dhondup and Mrs Samten Choedon. The team is currently in Jammu and Kashmir as part of its reach-out programme to seek political support and solidarity with Tibetan cause. The leader of the team told Mr Rana t...

BJP misleading people over 73rd, 74th amendment in Panchayats: Harsh

19/10/2018
JAMMU Oct 18: Amused over the statement of BJP leadership seeking extension of 73rd and 74th amendment of the constitution of India to local bodies and Panchayats of the state in a press conference yesterday, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister said that it was yet another ludicrous chapter in the theatrical performance of the saffron brigade. Never did it occur to these leaders, while in power, to bring an amendment in the state Panchayati Raj Act over the subject despite be...

It will be FIFA approved stadium with world-class facilities: Hafeez

19/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Secretary, Youth Service & Sports (YSS), Sarmad Hafeez Thursday said that Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) approved Bakshi Stadium would be ready by March 2019 for holding international events. Sarmad was speaking during the inaugural match of the 'Kashmir Invitation Cup Football Tourney' which began at TRC Turf today. The tournament is being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) and J&K State Sports Council (JKSSC) in collaborati...

In a first, JKHC organizes T-20 Cricket Tournament

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: In order to promote sports culture among legal fraternity, Chief Justice J&K High Court, Justice Gita Mittal today inaugurated the first ever T-20 J&K Legal Premier Cricket League here at Sher-e-Kashmir International Cricket Stadium (SKICS) today. The 5-day tournament has been organized by the J&K High Court Cricket team in collaboration with Departments of Tourism and Hospitality & Protocol, J&K Sports Council and J&K Cricket Association (JKCA). Justice Alok Aradhe, Justice...

CS flags off special cleanliness drive launched by Directorate of Technical Education

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Terming Srinagar as one of the most beautiful cities, Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam today said that cleanliness plays key role towards developing an optimisticand productive attitude among the people. The Chief Secretary said this while flagging off 7-Day chain of cleanliness drive with the theme "From-Me-To-You" from Peerzo along the banks of River Jhelum here this morning. The cleanliness drive is being organized by the Directorate of Technical Education, J&K. Around 300...

Ganai stresses on augmenting WSSs, harnessing water resources

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmad Ganai Wednesday called for taking concrete measures to augment the existing water supply schemes (WSSs) to address water scarcity issues and making J&K zero-shortage drinking water state at earliest. The Advisor stated this while reviewing the functioning of Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) departments. The meeting was attended by Secretary PHE, I&FC Farooq Ahmad Shah, Chief Engineer PHE, Jammu, Ashok G...

Kumar for regulating brick kilns operating in Kashmir

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the steps to be taken to regulate the brick kilns operating in the Kashmir division without obtaining environment clearance and other permissions from the concerned authorities. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce Shailendra Kumar, Divisional Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan, Commissioner Secretary Forests M K Dwivedi, Commissioner Secretary FCS&CA Dr Abdul Rashid, Deput...

BJP Government at the Centre and State have adopted anti Kissan Policies: Sadhotra

18/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 17: The BJP government at the centre and state have adopted Anti-Kissan Policies and the miseries of the common Kissan have increased many folds, said Mr. Ajay Sadhotra, former Minister and Senior leader National Conference while on his tour to the villages to take stock of the losses occurred to the standing paddy crops and vegetable crops due to hailstorm on 11.10.2018 in Tehsil Mandal, in Sum, Makwal, Haripur, Suanjana, Alora, Prambali, Bakshi de Kothey, Camp, Murarpur, Tikoo Tera...

Governor meets Principal Secretary Finance

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Principal Secretary Finance Navin Kumar Choudhary met Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan today. Choudhary informed the Governor about the various initiatives being taken by the Department ; to generate and access resources for giving a fillip to development and growth of the State on a sustainable basis, to infuse financial discipline amongst the public functionaries, to implement fiscal reforms programme for providing fiscal and financial stability to the State. Besides...

Army celebrates "World Food Day" in Rajouri

18/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 17: "World Food Day" was celebrated by Indian Army at Govt Middle School, Thattiali in Rajouri district.World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honour of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture organisation of the United Nations in 1945. World Food Day aims at creating public awareness on the food problems worldwide and uniting all people to fight hunger, malnutrition and poverty. During the event, the audiences were made aware about h...

BJP demands 73rd, 74th amendment in J&K

18/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 17: Public across the length and breadth of the state of Jammu & Kashmir chose and preferred grass root level democracy while widely rejected the poll boycott and threat calls given by anti-nationals during the Urban Local Bodies (ULB), this was stated by BJP State President Ravinder Raina (MLA), while he addressing the media at party headquarter, Jammu. Former Dy. CM Kavinder Gupta, former Minister Sham Choudhary, State General Secretary Yudhvir Sethi and District General Secretary...

CRPF remembers its martyrs

18/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 17: As is known to all of us that Police Forces celebrate "Police Commemoration Day" on 21 October every year. It is celebrated in the memory of those CFPF personnel who laid down their lives on 21 Oct 1959 in Hot Spring area Ladakh region when Chinese army attacked CRPF troops. On this day, Police Forces of all states, Paramilitary Forces and other security agencies remember their martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the year. In this context, 166 Bn. CRPF remembered martyr Co...

JK Public School celebrates Ram Navmi, Dussera

18/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 17: Keeping alive the tradition, JK Public School, Kunjwani today celebrated Ram Navmi and Dussehra with fervour. The dwan of the day was filled with great excitement as it was a special assembly. The students, Harsheen Kour, Gursheen Kour and Anmol Gupta of Class 11th led the assembly. They spoke about the importance of Navratri, Ram Navmi and Dussehra. Through their words, they reinforced the message that "good always trumphs over evil". The school choir presented devotional so...

MLA Ramnagar meets Governor

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Sh. R.S. Pathania, MLA, Ramnagar, called on Governor Satya Pal Malik the Raj Bhavan and apprised the latter about various developmental issues relating to his Constituency. Governor urged Pathania to devote high attention to promoting harmony and the welfare of people in his area.

YNC pays tribute to Martyrs of 1966

18/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 17: Today Youth National Confe rence payed Tribute to the student Martyrs of 1966, namely Gulshan Handa, S. Gurcharan Singh, Brij Mohan and Subash Chander, who sacrificed their lives while fighting against the shifting of Agricultural University (SKUAST) Under the Leadership of YNC Provincial President and ex MLA Ajaz jan. Addressing the media persons, Sahil Singh Jamwal said that these Marty's are still Alive in the youth of J&K who laid down their lives while agitatin...

Navratra Festival: Prabhat Pheri concludes amid religious fervor

18/10/2018
KATRA Oct 17: Nine-day Navratra Festival Prab-hat Pheri concluded here this morning with participation of a large number of devotees amidst chanting of bhajans & beating of drums. The Prabhat Pheri was jointly organized by Department of Tourism J&K Govt. & Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board Katra in association with Jammu and Kashmir Association of Prabhat Pheri beside indirect support from other organisations during Navratra Festival. Earlier chief guest Commandant 6th battalion CRPF, Ji...

National Monitor reviews achievements under CSSs at Reasi

18/10/2018
REASI, Oct 17: National Level Monitor, of Union Ministry of Rural Development Subhash Kumar Sinha today held a meeting here with the district administration led by District Development Commissioner, Prasanna Ramaswamy G and reviewed the achievements under various centrally sponsored schemes. The Monitor reviewed the status of developmental works, schemes like PMGSY, DDU-GKY, PMAY and various others being carried out in the district. The Monitor has selected 3 blocks randomly in which inspectio...

Stephens International Public School celebrates Dusshera

18/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 17: Duss hera, the festival to celebrate the victory of good over evil, was celebrated on 17 October 2018 in Stephens International Public School with a lot of religious zeal and fervor. Dusshera was celebrated to preach the basic idea to the students that no matter how intelligent a person is, pride always becomes a reason to collapse. The celebration was commenced with lot of enthusiasm and vigour of the kindergarten. The little buds of UKG enthralled the entire audience with the...

Gandhi Nagar Navratra Festival ends, Prizes presented among winners

18/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 17: At an impressive Prize Distribution function to mark the culmination of the colourful Navratra Festival at Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Gandhi nagar, the winners of various Competitions were honoured with Cash awards, certificates and mementoes. In all,15 schools participated in the different competitions on religious subjects during the Festival. The President, Lakshmi Narayan Temple Management Trust, Th. Gulchain Singh presided over the Function. The owners of Shri Vardhwan Jewel...

DDC Leh flags-off 'Eat Right India' movement

18/10/2018
LEH, Oct 17: Deputy Commissioner, Leh Avny Lavasa flagged off a cycle rally today from NDS Stadium on the second day of 'Eat Right India' movement under 'Swasth Bharat Yatra' organised by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. His Eminence Tsamthrul Rinpoche, Commanding Officer NCC Col. A.M. Shinde and other dignitaries were also present during the function. This programme has been conducted under the directions of Commissioner Food Safety...

Vyas greets people on Ramanavami

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Advisor to Governor B. B. Vyas has felicitated people on Ramanavami and prayed that the auspicious occasion be the harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State. In his message, the Advisor said that the celebration of such festivals is part of the glorious heritage of the state which strengthens communal harmony and brotherhood and reinvigorates the secular ethos. He said that Jammu and Kashmir take pride in its multi-religious and multicultural ethos which ha...

Colourful cultural show marks end of Navrtara Festival

18/10/2018
REASI, Oct 17:A colourful cultural programme by the students marked the valedictory function of Annual Navratra festival here at Holy Town Katra. The teams of 35 different Govt & Private Institutions of district Reasi participated in the cultural programme. MLA Reasi Ajay Nanda was the Chief Guest & Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB Katra S. Simrandeep Singh, was the Guest of Honour at the valedictory function. After the colourful presentation, the chief Guest gave away prizes to the w...

Governor greets people on Mahanavami and Dussehra

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Governor Satya Pal Malik has felicitated the people on the occasion of Mahanavami and Dussehra and hoped that both these auspicious festivals would be the harbingers of peace, progress and prosperity in the State. In his message of greetings, Governor observed that these festivals symbolize the triumph of virtue and righteousness over evil and darkness. He noted that these festivals, which are a glorious heritage of our pluralistic traditions, revive and strengthen the bond...

Reasi admin discusses land acquisition for dev projects

18/10/2018
REASI, Oct 17: The district administration Rea si today discusses the acquisition of land for development projects here at a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner (District Collector) Prasanna Ramaswamy G. The meeting discussed land acquisition for laying of transmission line for facilitation of Konkan Railways. The land acquired will be used to set up 133kV electricity transmission towers. The transmission line will be laid between Katra to Reasi and Reasi to Gran More.The meeting was atte...

MLA Ganderbal calls on Governor

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Sh. Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar, MLA Ganderbal, called on Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan today. Jabbar apprised Governor about the overall political and socio-economic situation prevailing in his constituency, besides, briefing him about issues relating to the implementation of certain major development projects. Governor assured that Sheikh's concerns would be urgently looked into and urged him to continue his positive endeavours for promoting a peaceful environment whic...

Army conducts 'join Indian Army' drive at Poonch

18/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 17: With an aim to motivate youth of Poonch District to seek a career in Armed Forces, Army conducted an awareness drive on "How to Join Armed Forces" at Youth Centre, Chhatral in Poonch District. The aim of the drive was to spread awareness amongst the local youth regarding the career opportunities offered by the Army, Navy and Air Force. Participants were informed about the requirements for selection in defense services like education qualification, physical standards to include ...

DGP visits Rajouri and Poonch

18/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Director General of Police J&K Shri Dilbag Singh, IPS during his visit to Poonch and Rajouri held darbars with jawans and officers besides chaired review meetings with officers. Deepak Kumar Salathia, IPS DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range and Rajiv Pandey, IPS SSP Poonch and Mohd. Farid, Commandant JKAP 6th Bn. received the DGP at Poonch. During his visit DGP inaugurated the Barracks Block for Jawans and Gazetter Officers Mess at DPL Poonch and Stadium-cum-Multipurpose facility at DPL...

DPS Jammu excels in all India 6TH Korea-India friendship essay competition

18/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 17:Sam ridhi Singh (VII-H), a student of Delhi Public School, Jammu brought laurels to the school and her parents by winning 3rd prize and cash award of Rs. 5000/- in sub-junior group in All India 6th Korea-India Friendship Essay Competition organized by Korean Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the month of July, 2018. She was felicitated by Mr. Shin Bongkil, Ambassador of Republic of Korea in a glittering ceremony held at Korean Cultural Centre, New Delhi on 11th ...

First inter services paragliding accuracy competition concludes

18/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 17: The closing ceremony of First Inter-Services Paragliding Accuracy Competition was held at Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh. Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding-In-Chief Northern Comm-and, was the chief guest on the occasion. Other dignitaries, Maj Gen AK Samantra, GOC Dah Division; Maj Gen Kulpreet Singh, IG BSF Jammu, Mr Ram Avtar, Brig Sukhmeet Singh and SDM Baijnath , Mr Vikas Shukla were also present on the occasion. The event witnessed awe inspiring wing control...

Jammu Khelo India Handball Championship concluds

18/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 17: Jammu District Khelo India Handball Championship in under 17 boys 2018-19 concluded today at M.A Stadium..The championship is being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Handball Association, in Collaboration with J &K State Sports Council Sh. Arun Bangotra Principal Govt Polytechnic College Jammu was the chief guest on the occasion while Narinder Mahajan Vice President Handball Federation of India was the Guest of Honour on the Concluding ceremony of the District Championship. ...

‘Mata Ki Kahani’ shows concludes at Navratra Festival

18/10/2018
Katra, Oct 17: 'Mata Ki Kahani' shows-the ultimate attraction of Navratra Festival-2018 organised by J&K Tourism in association with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board concluded here today with its 15th show of the current series of performances. Mr. Rohit Kansal, Planning Commi-ssioner J&K Government was the Chief Guest on the occasion whereas Simra-ndeep Singh CEO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Mrs Sushma Chauhan Deputy Commi-ssioner Samba and Prasanna Ramaswamy G., Deputy Commissioner...

Khelo India: Football, Kabbadi, Badminton and Kho-Kho matches played in Samba

18/10/2018
SAMBA Oct 17: Football, Kabbadi, Badminton and Kho-Kho matches were played today at sports Stadium in the ongoing sports festival organised here under Khelo-India, sports for peace and development, a government of India Initiative. On the occasion, Chief Guest, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr Arun Manhas, congratulated each participant for taking Khelo-India Scheme as an opportunity to showcase their talent. Interacting with the players he said "The importance of sports and fitness in one'...

Official panel to examine selection process of mining company

17/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 16: The Governor's administration today accorded sanction to the constitution of an official panel which will examine the process followed for the selection of M/S Mineworks Pvt Ltd, New Delhi for exploration and exploitation of Sapphire Mines in Joint Venture with J&K Minerals Ltd. The official panel- 'Group of Officers'- will also examine relevant mining laws and rules as well.According to the order issued by GAD, the 'Group of Officers' will be headed by Admi nistrative Secreta...

NSUI prez quits after sexual harassment charges

17/10/2018
NEW DELHI, OCT 16: NSUI national president Fairoz Khan has stepped down from his post following charges of sexual harassment, sources in the Congress said on Tuesday. Congress president Rahul Gandhi has accepted his resignation, the sources told PTI. Khan, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir, submitted his resignation on Monday evening, saying he quit keeping in mind the party's interests. According to sources, Khan said in his resignation letter that he has decided to step down since the cha...

DC Kargil holds public durbar at Drass

17/10/2018
KARGIL, OCT 16: Dep uty Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, LAHDC, Kargil, Vikas Kundal today listened to public grievances at Dak Bungalow, Drass here. Hundreds of people attended the public darbar where they raised their individual and collective problems including developmental issues before the DC.The Deputy Commis sioner gave a patient hearing to their grievances and demands and assured them that their genuine demands will be addressed in a phased manner. In some cases, the DC di...

Stray dogs maul 4-yr-old to death in Samba

17/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 16: A four-year-old girl was bitten to death by a pack of stray dogs outside her home in Samba district on Tuesday, police said. The minor was attacked by the canines soon after she came out of her house at village Chack Bogala in Ramgarh area of the district this morning, a police official said. He said some locals noticed the strays attacking the girl and rushed to her rescue but found her dead after chasing away the pack.

Epidemic took huge toll of livestock in Passar area of Marwah: Kichloo

17/10/2018
KISHTWAR, OCT 16: Senior National Confe rence Leader and Former Home Minister Mr Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo expressed grave concern over the epidemic of Mouth and Foot Disease (MFD) has turned fatal in Passar area of Marwah sub-division of District kishtwar killing at least more than dozen cattle and infecting more than 200 so far. Residents from various villages of Marwah told Mr. Kichloo that epidemic of MFD, a viral infection, has been taking a heavy toll on their cattle. Around more than ten ca...

Bovine smuggling bids foiled, three arrested

17/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 16: Three suspected bovine smugglers were arrested and 35 animals rescued as police Tuesday claimed to have foiled three bovine smuggling attempts in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Two trucks illegally transporting 14 animals towards Kashmir were intercepted at Nagrota in the outskirts of Jammu, a police official said. He said both the drivers were arrested and a case under relevant sections was registered against them. Police rescued 11 more bovine animals from another s...

DC Kathua flags off farmers' study tour under MIDH

17/10/2018
KATHUA, OCT 16:A farmers' study tour for "Training within the State" under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) 2018-19 was flagged off here today by Deputy Commissioner Rohit Khajuria. During the tour to Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Samba, the farmers will learn about the integrated and holistic development of horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, spices, flowers and aromatic plants through various interventions. The DC appreciated department's innovati...

Stone carving, Painter's camp concludes at NZCC

17/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 16: Stone carving & Painter's camp organized by North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala concluded on Tuesday at its city office at Nehru Park Dalgate here. In connection with 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the stone carving camp started on 2nd October while painter's camp begun on 10th October respectively. Besides from local, sculptors from different places of the northern India participated in the camp. Those who participated include Gurmeet Goldie (Chandig...

Saroori conducts extensive tour of Jakyas, Kahara blocks

17/10/2018
KAHARA, OCT 16: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today conducted extensive tour of Jakyas, Batyas, Hanoo, Bathri, Kahara, Kencha, Bagdeyr, Nagni, Gugara areas and met with dozens of deputations and listened their grievances. Saroori asked people to play a decisive role in the Panchayat elections. Attacking both the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he asked people to not only show the do...

SSDF demands sedition case against Mehbooba

17/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 16: Activists of Shiv Sena Dogra Front (SSDF) Tuesday staged a protest here, demanding registration of a sedition case against former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti for saying slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Manan Wani was a "victim of relentless violence". Led by their leader Ashok Gupta, dozens of SSDF activists took out a rally from Rani Park here. They raised slogans demanding registration of FIR against all those who came forward in support of Wani, who along with his associat...

Parvinder felicitated for his campaign against drugs on bicycle

17/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 16: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla along with several other prominent persons today felicitated Sardar Parvinder Singh originally from Punjab at present Simbal Camp for his campaign to make people aware of ill effects of drugs and convincing and motivating all to say no to drugs on bicycle from Mumbai to Jammu. Prominent among those present on the occasion include SSP Jammu, SHO Gandhi Nagar, Gharu Ram Bhagat Ex MLA RS Pura, PCC Member Satish Sharma, PCC...

Ensure road safety, improved mobility: Samoon to officers

17/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 16: Principal Secretary Anim al and Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Departments Dr Asghar Hassan Samoon today directed the officers to ensure safety of commuters and improved mobility within the state. The Principal Secretary was speaking during a meeting to review the traffic management in connection with the Durbar move. The meeting was attended by Dr Manmohan Singh, Managing Director JKSRTC, RTO Kashmir, Additional Secretary, ARTOs of Anantnag, Kulgam and other conce...

DPS Jammu clinches medals & trophies in table tennis tournament

17/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 16: Students of Delhi Public School, Jammu brought laurels to the school and their parents by winning glittering trophies and gold, silver and bronze medals in U-14 & 17 (Boys & girls category) in 11th Sports Inter-School Table Tennis State Championship organized by Table Tennis Federation of India held at M.A Stadium, Jammu from 8-11 Oct. 2018. In the final match, DPS Jammu beat Presentation Convent School by 3-0 and won the match. The students who won medals and trophies are:- Go...

Chairman Team Jammu inaugurates Laasya Dance and Aerobics Studio

17/10/2018
JAMMU, OCT 16: Chairman Team Jammu Zorawar Singh Jamwal today inaugurated the Laasya Dance and Aerobics Studio at Rail Head Complex, Bahu Plaza, Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, Zorawar Singh Jamwal said that Shubham Dubey is the proprietor cum master trainer of the institute. He has an experience of over 12 years and has performed in one of the Television Reality Shows with his student. He said that it is a golden opportunity for the Jammuites and they must pay a visit to the institute to g...

Kumar holds public grievance camp in Srinagar

17/10/2018
SRINAGAR, OCT 16: Continuing the Govern ments public outreach programme, Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar held grievance redressal camp at JK Governor's Grievance Cell at Church Lane, Sonwar where he interacted with several public delegations and individuals, here today. During the public hearing, about 38 delegations and 58 individuals attended the camp and put forth their issues for redressal. MLC Girdhari Lal Raina apprised the Advisor about his issue and sought his intervention in condu...

Dr Jitendra reviews progress on Devika Rejuvenation Project

17/10/2018
UDHAMPUR, Oct 16: Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region and Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh today reviewed the progress and implementation of ambitious holy Devika Rejuvenation Project here at a high-level meeting. Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Arun Kumar Mehta, District Development Commissioner, Ravinder Kumar, Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu, R.S Tara, Chief Engineer UEED, and other Officers of concerned...

Kumar for effective law enforcement to prevent, control pollution in JK

17/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today asked State Pollution Control Board for protecting the environment by preventing and controlling pollution by effective law enforcement and best environmental management practices. The Advisor made these remarks while chairing a review meet of J&K State Pollution Control Board, here today. Commissioner Secre-tary Forests M K Dwivedi, Chairman JKSPCB Ravi Kesar, Member Secretary JKSPCB Brij Mohan and other senior officers of board atte...

Vyas deliberates on issues raised by trade, industrial bodies

17/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: Advisor to the Governor, BB Vyas convened a high-level meeting here today to examine the issues raised by trade and industrial associations including KCCI, PHD Chambers of both the regions and CII relating to Finance, Power and Industries & Comm-erce Departments. The issues were raised by these bodies during public interaction, contact programmes with the Advisor. The issues of reversal of input tax credit pertaining to post flood period for the damaged goods, extension in a...

Directs allotment of all works by November 30, World Bank team to visit Kashmir from Oct 22 to 26 to review progress

17/10/2018
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: Principal Secretary, Plan-ning, Development and Monitoring Depar-tment Rohit Kansal today chaired the meeting of officials here to review the progress and implementation of Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP). The meeting was attended by CEO Econ-omic Reconstruction Agency (ERA), Dr Raghav Langar, Chief Engineer ERA, Showkat Ahmad Wani, Director Planning and Coordination Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) Iftikhar Ahmad Hakeem, Director Technical JTFRP,...

Div Com Jammu reviews progress of dev projects in Reasi

17/10/2018
REASI, Oct 16: Divisional Commissioner Jammu today took stock of developmental projects, ordered road safety audition and promotion of local craft in the district here at a review meeting. He suggested developing heritage gardens around district administration centre with plantation of traditional plant species. He also asked the district administration to train people in local handicraft to be sold to tourists at Katra. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Prasanna Ramaswamy G and...

Deputation of “Tibetan Parliament in Exile” calls on Kavinder

17/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 16: Deputation comprising of "Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile", Central Tibetan Administration from Gangchen Kyishong called upon the former Dy. CM of Jammu & Kashmir, Kavinder Gupta in connection to seek political support and solidarity with the "Tibetan Cause" at BJP headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. Dawa Tsering, Ven. Jampal Tenzin, Tashi Dhondup and Samten Choedon, all the members of Tibetan Parliament represented the deputation, while explaining their demands in detail. BJP State Offic...

Govt clueless over laws governing Assembly suspension: Harsh

17/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 16: Describing the prolonged suspension of J&K Assembly as illegal and unconstitutional, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister today lambasted the state law Deptt for evading reply to an RTI application on questions of law seeking information on provisions, rulings or precedents that allowed suspension of Assembly for indefinite period. He divulged that he had made an RTI application to the Governor's Secretariat seeking information on laws which permitted indefinit...

JKHB removes encroachments on Channi park

17/10/2018
JAMMU, Oct 16: Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board (JKHB) officials today removed encroachments here at Channi Himmat park and restored it to public. According to a handout, on the directions of Managing Director JKHB R.K. Katoch, Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board (JKHB) officials including DGM Housing Unit-1 Firdous Ahmed Qazi, Collector Avleen Kour, Senior Manager Pooja Wazir and Naib Tehsildar Ravi ji Bhat besides team of engineers vacated the park located in sector 1 adjoining Ritz Manor Hote...

SMB organises anti-drugs campaign

17/10/2018
Ramban, Oct 12: An aim to eradicate drugs menace from the roots besides making a healthy and crime free society Swadeshi Manch Bharat (SMB) Jammu and Kashmir laun-ched massive campaign to intensify anti drugs drive across the region. In Ramban State President SBM, J&K, Neeraj Singh alongwith SHO, Chan-derkot, Abid Bukhari orga-nised an awareness campaign and Nukad meetings in Chanderkot, to keep young generation away from drugs addiction and forbid sale of commonly abused drugs, harmful and uns...

Shaheen FC, J&K Bank Academy reaches Final of Chhatra Shaheed Memorial Football Tournament

17/10/2018
Jammu, Oct 12: Today two Semi-finals of the Chhatra Shaheed Memo-rial Football Tournament were played at GGM Science College Football ground. The 1st match was played between Shaheen FC and Vijay FC and Shaheen FC won the said match by 1-0. The only goal was scored by Mr. Aashish Mehra in the 47th minute of the match. The 2nd Semi-final was played between Hero FC and J&K Bank Academy and J&K Bank Academy won the said match by 1-0. The only goal in this match was scored by Rajan Singh in the 2...

Veniya defeats Gopi in Dhangal finals

17/10/2018
VIJAYPUR, Oct 16: Wrestler Veniya defeated Gopi of Ludhiana in the Annual Peer Bbaba Peer Shatala Wrestling Comp-etition played at Bari Brahmana in Vijaypur Assembly Constituency on Tuesday evening. Giving away the winners and runners up trophies to the wrestlers, National Conference State Secretary and former minister Mr Surjeet Singh Slathia said at the concluding function that holding such competitions will go a long way in motivating youth to take up traditional sport and make a mark at ...

Cent percent household electrification in JK soon: Commissioner Secy PDD

17/10/2018
NEW DELHI, Oct 16: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to achieve the target of providing 'Power for All' with electrification of each and every household across the state soon. This was stated by the Commissioner Secretary Power Development Depa-rtment (PDD), Hirdesh Kumar, while speaking during the 'Review Plan-ning and Monitoring (RPM)' meeting chaired by Union Minister of Power, R K Singh here in New Delhi. The Union Minister congratulated the state for the commendable performance in executing va...