Empowering women through education, finances & jobs is a Nation Building strategy: First Lady

28/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 27: Mrs. Smita Murmu, First Lady of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, attended a "Ladies Cultural Programme" organized by Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) at Teachers Bhawan, here today. The program aimed at celebrating the spirit of womanhood through a host of cultural programs, skits and exchange of thoughts is organized every year on 27th January as part of the Republic Day celebrations by the Department of Youth Services & Sports and is exclusively for women...

DLSA Jammu distributed warm clothes amongst needy

28/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 27: District Legal Services Authority, Jammu distributed warm dresses, which included Jackets/Coat, Warm Shoes, Warmers and other warm apparels donated by the students of St. Xavier School Jammu, K.C International and Banyan Tree International School amongst the orphans, poor, needy children and women suffering for want of warm clothes to cope up with the ongoing harsh winter season. Many persons in our society do not have any access to the basic amenities to face the severe cold. ...

Khan for working towards achieving goal of green economy

28/01/2020
SRINAGAR, Jan 27: Advisor to Lt Governor Farooq Ahmed Khan today stressed on the need for achieving the goal of green economy for the betterment of environment and sustainable livelihood of future generations. He was speaking at the inaugural function of 20-days training programme on 'Bird identification & Basic Ornithology' organized by Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) under the "Green Skill Development Progra-mme" of Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change at Ins...

Natrang stages Hindi play ‘Loktantra Ka Mantra’

28/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 27: In connection with the celebrations of 10th National Voters Day Natrang presented 'Loktantra Ka Mantra', a play in Hindi, written and directed by Balwant Thakur at Convention Centre Jammu. Lt. Governor G.C. Murmu was the Chief guest on the occasion and prominent amongst those who witnessed this vibrant performance included Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial Commi-ssioner; Navin Kumar Choudhary, P...

AM Tata launches ‘Altroz’

28/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 27: AM Tata launched New Premium Hatch - Altroz by Chairman Mr. Jatinder Mahajan, Directors Mr. Sanjay Mahajan, Mr. Ankur Mahajan, Mr. Akshay Mahajan & Mr. Tarun Malhotra and Mr.Anil Singh Jasrotia- TSM -Tata Motors. Mr. Mukesh Singh (IPS), IG -Jammu was the Chief Guest at the grand event hosted at AM Tata Jammu. The other Guests present were Mr. Gaurav Gupta (Secretary CCI Jammu, Marathon Man of Jammu), Mr. Subash Gupta, Mr. Vijay Gupta, Mr. Bhupesh Gupta, Mr. Vikram Gupta, Vinod ...

DDC flags off awareness rally under Swachata Action Plan 2020

28/01/2020
DODA, JAN 27: District Development Commissioner Doda Dr Sagar D Doifode today flagged off a awareness rally organised by J&K Pollution Control Board under Swatchta Action Plan 2020 from Boys Hr Sec School Doda. The theme of the program was "Save environment from pollution" under which scores of students of different institutions, officials of Forest department, MC DODA participated besides pledge was administered by the DDC to the participants. Speaking on the occasion, DDC said that every i...

Mahindra & HDFC recruit MBA Students from SMVDU

28/01/2020
KATRA, JAN 27: The recruiters of Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. and HDFC AMC Ltd. visited Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) for Campus Placement of students in January 2020. The MBA students of the final year were selected by these companies after a rigorous selection process consisting of Online Test, Group Discussion and Face-to-Face Interviews. Moreover, the ICICI Bank also selected 05 interns from the MBA, pre-final year for Summer Internship with stipend & Pre-Placement Offe...

Dogra Group of Colleges celebrates Republic Day

28/01/2020
SAMBA, JAN27:Dogra Group of Colleges viz. Dogra Law College, Dogra College of Education and Dogra Degree College celebrated 71st Republic Day in Bari Brahmana Campus with patriotic fervour. Kr. Samar Dev Singh Charak, Secretary, Dogra Educational Trust hoisted the National Flag followed by National Anthem in unison by the students and staff members of the Dogra Group of Colleges. The Secretary of the Trust highlighted the importance of the Day and encouraged the gathering to dedicate themselve...

Army organises medical camp

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: The aim to provide quality medical care to the needy people of remote areas, Army organised a "Medical Camp" at Bhainch in Poonch District. The Medical Officer provided medical treatment and educated the local population about personal hygiene and sanitation Approximately 145 persons from Bhainch and surrounding areas attended the camp A number of awareness stalls were placed to give information on Leprosy, HIV, Vaccination, Hygiene and sanitation aspects to the villagers. In vi...

Billawaria starts construction work of Deep Drain

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: Giving great relief to the people of Gandhi Nagar ward no. 56, Gangyal from the problem of dirty water, Chairman Health Sanitation Committee, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Baldev Singh Billawaria started the work construction of the Deep Drain on the main road of the area. Explain that a deep drain was constructed in Gangyal Petrol Pump Street even at the time the former Congress government, but there was no drainage of water from that deep drain because this drain was not ...

First Ever Productivity Enhancement Programme begins at GCOE

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: First ever Productivity Enhancement Programme (PEP) begins at the Govt. College of Education, Jammu. Secretary Talat Parvej Rohella, Higher Education Department, UT of J&K has recently launched four new schemes for the department which includes Productive Enhancement, Employability Skills, Induction Programme and IT Domain. Productivity Enhancement Programme is a special programme designed to increase the productivity of faculty members of the Higher Education Department. Th...

DDC Ramban flags off farmers' tours

28/01/2020
RAMBAN, JAN 27: District Development Commissioner, Nazim Zai Khan today flagged off five days training tour of 50 progressive farmers from Administrative Complex Maitra, towards SKUAST Jammu.District Agriculture Officer, RK Hitaishi, GM DIC, Vishwajeet, DPO Sunil Bhutyal, DFO and EO MC were also present on the occasion.The tour programme was organized by Agriculture Department Ramban under CAPEX-2019-20. Speaking on the occasion, DDC said such tours helps the farmers to acquaint with the best ...

AEA Kathua awarded during Republic Day

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: Subdesh Kumar Khajuria, Agriculture Extension Assistant, Panchayat Kachhair, Zone NagrotaGujroo, Agriculture Sub Division Billawar, Department of Agriculture Kathua was today conferredwith special appreciation award by Om PrakashBhagat, Deputy Commissioner Kathua during 71st Republic day function held at Sports stadium Kathua in recognition of his services for promotion of scientific Agriculture. ShridharPatil SSP Kathua, Vijay Kumar Upadhaya, Chief Agriculture Officer Kathua and...

Government Polytechnic Jammu celebrates Republic Day

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: Government Polytechnic Bikram Chowk Jammu celebrated 71st Republic Day with great fervour and gaiety in the college premises. On this occasion Er. Arun Bangotra, Principal of the institute hoisted the flag and threw light on the importance of the day and advised the students to stand united, dedicate themselves to the nation and work for the progress and prosperity of our country. The others who were present were Er. Kuldeep Bhatia, HOD Mechanical, Mr Rajesh Khajuria TPO, Mr Mehm...

Army organizes veterans meet

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: The event was taken as an appropriate forum to interact with Veer Naris and Ex - servicemen and provide them required guidance and assistance with financial benefits applicable to them as per 7th pay commission. The main aim of the event was to address grievances of Ex-Servicemen and spread awareness on various resettlement opportunities and welfare schemes available to them for better and prosperous retired life. A medical checkup desk was also placed ...

Dogra Front holds rally against Shaheen Bagh protesters

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: A rally was taken out by the Dogra Front in Jammu on Monday against the protesters at Shaheen Bagh in New Delhi. The group claimed that "pro-Pakistan" elements were behind the Shaheen Bagh protest and demanded action against those who had allegedly made "anti-India" remarks during the agitation. They also demanded the protesters be removed from Shaheen Bagh and the route cleared in the national capital.Led by its president Ashok Gupta, over 500 Dogra Front activists carrying th...

Talk on 'modern lifestyle and health hazards' held

28/01/2020
CHANDIGARH, JAN 27: As many 40 employees of a private bank attended a talk on 'modern lifestyle and health hazards' at sector 9 here today. Speaking during occasion, Dr Manisha Gupta , senior consultant medicine, Ivy Hospital Mohali said that life style includes everything that one does during his or her daily activities. It include activities at work or leisure, diet , social interactions and the time spend with gadgets and at social media. All these factors affect your health in o...

T20 cricket tournament organsied

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: Men in uniform have been a symbol of camaraderie, team spirit and cohesiveness. Taking it further on the occasion of 71st Republic day, Army at Damana organized a T20 cricket tournament under the aegis of Tiger Division. A total of 6 teams competed in league cum knock out basis tournament at KC Sports club, Damana. Final match was played between Tiger Artillery brigade and Division troops on Saturday. Earlier batting first, Division troops...

DLSA Srinagar observes 71st Republic Day at Juvenile Observation Home Harwan

28/01/2020
SRINAGAR, JAN 27:District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar observed 71st Republic Day at Juvenile Observation Home Harwan. Juveniles, Para Legal Volunteers and Locals of adjoining area participated. Speaking on occasion, Secretary District Legal Services Authority Srinagar, Adnan Sayeed, highlighted the importance of the day.

JKTJAC highlights issues

28/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 27: Jammu and Kashmir Teachers' Joint Action Committee (JKTJAC) Under the leadership of UT President Vinod organized a press conference at Press Club Jammu regarding the renaming of Forum and projection of issues of the cadre. While interacting with the media persons Mr Vinod Sharma said that formally Jammu Kashmir ReT Teachers' Forum has been renamed as Jammu Kashmir Teachers' Joint Action Committee with immediate effect as already announced by our Kashmir unit last week. He said...

Humanity core of all religions: Rana

28/01/2020
SUNDERBANI, JAN27: National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Monday exhorted people to imbibe the spirit of humanism, which is core of every religion, saying this will guide society to overcome hate, animosity and bitterness that is pivotal for making this world a better place to live in. "Strengthening camaraderie and inculcating the spirit of sacrifice for wellbeing of fellow human beings holds promise for better tomorrow and harmonious growth of the humanity", Mr Ra...

Agriculture Department celebrates 71st Republic Day

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: Department of Agriculture celebrated 71st Republic Day at Krishi Bhawan, Jammu with great enthusiasm.Director Agriculture Jammu InderJeet hoisted the National Flag. The programme was organized by All J & K Agriculture Employees Association and other Staff members of the department. Congratulating the participants on the occasion, Director Agriculture spoke about the need to rededicate ourselves to work with sincerity and devotion to the welfare of farming community. He asked ...

Lt Governor congratulates Padma awardees

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN27: Lieute nant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu has congratulated Shri Muzaffar Hussain Baig (Padma Bhushan) , Shri Shiv Datt Nirmohi (Padma Shri) and Shri Javed Ahmad Tak (Padma Shri), on being conferred with Padma Awards for their valuable contributions in the field of Public Affairs, Literature & Education and Social Work respectively. In a message, the Lt Governor has conveyed his greetings to the awardees and wished them high success in their future endeavours.

Tehsildar hoists national flag at Panchari

28/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, JAN 27: 71st Republic Day was celebrated with pump and show in the premises of Government Higher Secondary School, Panchari wherein Tehsildar, Ram Pal Sharma was the chief guest who unfurled the national flag on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest highlighted the importance of the day and extended heartiest greetings to all the prominent citizens, students, officers and prominent citizen on the auspicious day. A colourful cultural programme based on patriotism was...

INPWS celebrates R-Day

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: On 26th of January 2020 Indian National People Welfare Society organized a function at Ram Leela Ground Bahu Fort Jammu in which tri color National Flag was unfurled by General Secretary of society Mrs. Bhagya wati. Large number of local people.

Republic day celebrated by WWEA

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: The Water Works of (PHE) Employees Association celebrated the 71st Republic Day at Company Bagh Jammu, under the Chairma nship of Provincial Preside nt Balbder Raj and Mitul Sharma General Secretar y of the Association. The National flag was hoisted by Balbder Raj the Provincial President. The National Anthem was recited by all present on the occasion. Shiv Kumar Sharma (INTUC President of J&K) was also present as Chief Guest. While addressing gathering Shiv Kumar Sharma (INTUC...

AJKCF celebrates R-Day

28/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: All Jammu and Kashmir Christian Forum J& K State, Jammu Celebrated Republic Day on 26th of January 2020 at Amphalla Chowk Near District Jail. Jammu. Mr. Markes Gill, State President of all Jammu and Kashmir Christian Forum Jammu unfurled the national flag amongst the mammoth gathering, and thereafter National Anthem was sung in one vice by the gathering. Among others Present were Ch. Mohan, Masih, Vinay Sotra, Anil Matto, Qurnelius Gill, Daniel Ajay Sotra, Ramesh Papu, Rajinder...

AJKCF celebrates R-Day

27/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: All Jammu and Kashmir Christian Forum J& K State, Jammu Celebrated Republic Day on 26th of January 2020 at Amphalla Chowk Near District Jail. Jammu. Mr. Markes Gill, State President of all Jammu and Kashmir Christian Forum Jammu unfurled the national flag amongst the mammoth gathering, and thereafter National Anthem was sung in one vice by the gathering. Among others Present were Ch. Mohan, Masih, Vinay Sotra, Anil Matto, Qurnelius Gill, Daniel Ajay Sotra, Ramesh Papu, Rajinder...

Tehsildar hoists national flag at Panchari

27/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, JAN 27: 71st Republic Day was celebrated with pump and show in the premises of Government Higher Secondary School, Panchari wherein Tehsildar, Ram Pal Sharma was the chief guest who unfurled the national flag on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest highlighted the importance of the day and extended heartiest greetings to all the prominent citizens, students, officers and prominent citizen on the auspicious day. A colourful cultural programme based on patriotism was...

PTTI Vijaypur celebrates Republic Day

27/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 27: "71st Republic Day" was celebrated at PTTI Vijaypur with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. Ashok Kumar Sharma, JKPS, SSP (Principal) PTTI Vijaypur presided over the function and hoisted the National Flag on the occasion in presence of Hafiz Ullah Sheikh, Dy.SP (R&D/Tech), Mukesh Kumar, Dy.SP (Outdoor), Shamsher Singh Sambyal, Dy.SP (Security), Rakesh Sambyal, Sr.PO, Prithipal Singh, Sr.PO, Prof. Baldev Raj (Retd.), Sarpanches/panches/locals of the area, respectable/promin...

Anti-CAA stir: Former CJ, top officials meet President, urge to take action against violence mongers

25/01/2020
NEW DELHI, Jan 24: A group of 154 "conscious, responsible and concerned citizens" on Friday urged President Ram Nath Kovind to take action against those indulging in violence in the name of protests against the CAA and the NRC and "safeguard" the country's democratic institutions. The group consists of people who have retired from top government and constitutional posts and intellectuals. Former Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Chairman and former chief justice of Sikkim High Court Permod...

Union MoS for Home Affairs meets Lt Governor

25/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 24: G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs today met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan. The MoS and the Lt Governor discussed a range of issues pertaining to the internal security and law order management in J&K. They also had a discussion on the border management, administration of the Union Territory, management of Central Armed Police Forces, disaster management and implementation of several developmental projects and public welf...

SMVDSB to manufacture incense sticks from floral waste

25/01/2020
KATRA, Jan 24: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at Katra today under which the CSIR-CIMAP will provide free consultancy, technical support and guidance to the Board for making agarbattis from flower waste. Under the project, a small infrastructure facility will be created for making the incense sticks. The used flowers wil...

BBIA opens online facilitation center

25/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 24: Lalit Mahajan President, Bari Brahmana Industries Association Inaugurated Online Facilitation Center in BBIA Premises for Members of Association and General Public of Bari Brahmana & Adjoining Areas in the presence of Tarun Singla Sr. Vice President, Ajay Langer Vice President, Viraaj Malhotra General Secretary, Rajesh Jain Secretary and Vivek Singhal Treasurer BBIA, Members of BBIA Association & BBIA Club, esteemed Guests & members of Press & Electronic Media. Viraaj Malhotra...

Fairdeal Motors launches ‘Altroz’

25/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 24: Fairdeal Motors launched New Premium Hatch - Altroz by. ED Bhagwan Das, Mr. Rohit Gandotra, Mr. Mohit Gandotra, Mr. Chander Singh Katoch in presence of Mr. Sunit Kumar -VP/Zonal Head J&K Bank-Central 1 Jammu and Mr. Anil Singh Jasrotia- TSM -Tata Motors. The New Premium Hatch will redefine the segment with its Gold Standard in Design, Safety, Technology and Driving Experience. Jammu, January 24, 2020: Marking its entry into the premium hatchback segment, Fairdeal Motors today l...

BSF organises medical camp

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: On the directions of N S Jamwal, Inspector General, Frontier HQ BSF Jammu a medical camp has been organized. Orthopedic specialist Dr Rajeev Verma, Gastroenterologist specialist Dr Manoj Gupta, Cardiologist specialist Dr Sanjay Kumar of Manipal Hospital, New Delhi participated and gave his valuable services for the families, children & serving persons of BSF. Dr A K Sahi, Commandant (Medical) BSF Jammu organized this camp and gave welcome address on the occasion. The medical ...

National Girl Child Day celebrated by Centre for Women's Studies

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: To commemorate the National Girl Child Day (24th January), the Centre for Women's Studies, University of Jammu, organised Nukkad Natak on the theme "Hamari Betiyaan" on 24th January, 2020 on the Campus. National girl child day was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the government of India in 2008 with the purpose to spread awareness among people about all the inequalities girls face in the society. This mission also aims to raise the awareness among peop...

National Girl Child Day celebrated by Centre for Women's Studies

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: To commemorate the National Girl Child Day (24th January), the Centre for Women's Studies, University of Jammu, organised Nukkad Natak on the theme "Hamari Betiyaan" on 24th January, 2020 on the Campus. National girl child day was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the government of India in 2008 with the purpose to spread awareness among people about all the inequalities girls face in the society. This mission also aims to raise the awareness among peop...

CRPF Marks colourful closing of Bharat Darshan Tour

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: A Bharat Darshan Tour organized by 166 Bn, CRPF for students of Jammu region to various historical and tourist/cultural places in Mumbai and Delhi marked a colourful closing. This Bharat Darshan Tour 2019-20 was flagged off by ShriPC Gupta, Commandant 166Bn CRPF, Sidhra,Jammu on 18/01 /2020. The closing event was hosted by ShriShivnandan Singh, Dy. Commandant with welcoming the Honorable chief guest, other dignitaries and 24 children who went for Bharat Darshan Tour. After thi...

CRPF Marks colourful closing of Bharat Darshan Tour

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: A Bharat Darshan Tour organized by 166 Bn, CRPF for students of Jammu region to various historical and tourist/cultural places in Mumbai and Delhi marked a colourful closing. This Bharat Darshan Tour 2019-20 was flagged off by ShriPC Gupta, Commandant 166Bn CRPF, Sidhra,Jammu on 18/01 /2020. The closing event was hosted by ShriShivnandan Singh, Dy. Commandant with welcoming the Honorable chief guest, other dignitaries and 24 children who went for Bharat Darshan Tour. After thi...

VC SMVDU calls on Lt Governor

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: Prof. (Dr.) Ravindra Kumar Sinha, Vice-Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today. Prof. Sinha briefed the Lt Governor about the functioning of the University and the initiatives taken in the recent times for the overall growth of the University. He also apprised the Lt Governor about various issues of academic and administrative importance. The Lt Governor advised Prof. Sinha to maintain sustai...

Sat kickstarts developmental works in Shant Nagar

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: Former Minister and Ex-MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) visited Shant Nagar area of Ward 35 and started construction works of three lanes in the area. He was also accompanied by Corporator Ward 35 Yash Pal Sharma Mantoo, District President Munish Khajuria, Mandal President Raveesh Mengi, JMC officials, local residents and political activists of the area. During his visit he interacted with many people and listened to their grievances as well. The works will be done under the supe...

DLL celebrates National Girl Child Day

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: The Department of Lifelong Learning, University of Jammu celebrated National Girl Child Day here today with the objective to raise awareness about the rights of girls, discuss various atrocities and inequalities that girls face in their daily lives and to increase awareness about the importance of girl education, nutrition, and health. Among those who were present at the occasion included Dr. Kavita Suri, Director and Head, Department of Lifelong Learning, Dr Priyanka Sharma, ...

Cultural event held to celebrate the National Girl child Day

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24:J&K State Resource Centre for Women and Social Welfare Department today organized a cultural event to celebrate the National Girl Child Day. The programme was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Hirdesh Kumar; Vice Chairperson Khadi Village Industry Board (KVIB), Dr Hina Shafi and women from different walks of life. The event featured songs, skits and a Nukkad Natak on the subject of spreading awareness in society about the rights of girls. In his a...

MoS Steel, MoS Social Justice & Empowerment meet public in Poonch

25/01/2020
POONCH, JAN 24: On the last leg of their two day visit to this border district, Union Minister of State for Steel, Faggan Singh Kulaste and Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Krishan Pal Gurjar today chaired Public meetings at Mankote and Dak Bungalow Poonch, respectively. During the largely attended public meetings, 'Balika Diwas' was also celebrated in which school going girls, women and nursing mother were given school bags , blankets and baby care kits. District Dev...

HRD Minister inaugurates 25 Smart Schools established by Srinagar Administration

25/01/2020
SRINAGAR, JAN 24: Union Minister for Human Resource Development Mr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank inaugurated 25 Smart Schools established by Srinagar Administration in collaboration with Srinagar Smart City. The minister complemented the outstanding efforts of Srinagar administration for remarkable achievement in a short span of time. Advisor to LG Mr K K Sharma, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr Baseer Ahmed Khan, Jt Secretary MHRD, Secretary HED , VC Kashmir University, Dy Commissioner Srinagar...

MD, JPDCL inspects power installations across Jammu City

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), Yasha Mudgal today inspected various power distribution installations in Jammu City and its peripheries. While inspecting the progress on up-gradation works, she stressed upon the concerned authorities to take all necessary measures to speed up the work . She directed the Chief Engineer, Jammu, Sudhir Gupta, to ensure timely completion of civil work and removal of impediments, if any. State Head of REC, ...

Ahead of R-Day, JD Institute of Fashion Technology conducts Seminar on 'Social Responsibility of The Youth'

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: JD Institute of Fashion Techno logy, a pioneer in the field of design education for the past 31 years, hosted a seminar on 'Social Responsibility of The Youth' in collaboration with FOR ALL, NGO at their corporate office, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. The International fashion designer and chairperson of FOR ALL (NGO) Ms. Sonia Gurnani, and Retd. Major General P.K Sehgal was among those who attended the seminar. The seminar witnessed discussions on ongoing social projects for the upliftm...

DLSA Srinagar observes National Girl Child Day

25/01/2020
SRINAGAR, JAN 24: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar today observed National Girl Child Day at Nari Niketan, Shalimar in which sizable number of girls from adjoining areas participated. On the occasion, Secretary (Sub-Judge) DLSA, Adnan Sayeed informed the participants about various Central and UT sponsored schemes for the welfare of girl child. He asked them to avail benefit of these schemes. The day was observed under the directions of J & K Legal Services Authority.

DC Reasi distributes essentials among students

25/01/2020
REASI, JAN 24: Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib today distributed gifts and essential items among underprivileged students of Government High School Kanjli. The gifts consisted of those contributed by Union Minister Smriti Irani during her recent visit to the district. NGO Hope Trust was also invited by the DC to contribute in donation of notebooks, school bags and medicines among the students. A medical team consisting of CMO Reasi PS Thakur, BMO Katra and pediatricians were als...

Police arrests two drug peddlers, contraband substance seized

25/01/2020
SRINAGAR, JAN 24: Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Srinagar arrested 02 drug peddlers and seized contraband substance from their possession. Officers at a checkpoint established near Nowhatta Chowk intercepted two persons riding on a motor cycle bearing registration number JK15-5866 identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar and Mohammad Umar Dar both residents of Hakabara Sumbal. During checking 400gms of Charas was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted...

Alexander Memorial Hr. Sec. School celebrates Republic Day

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: The 71st Republic Day was celebrated by the staff and students of Alexander Memorial School, Jammu in the school campus with usual enthusiasm and gaiety. The programme began with unfurling of the National Flag by the Principal, Mrs. Esther William and singing of the National Anthem by all present. Various students threw light on the historical importance of this National Day both in prospect and retrospect. The school choir presented some patriotic songs in th...

Ramban: Rameswar Teli listens to people's demands; visits Baglihar HPP

25/01/2020
RAMBAN, JAN 24: As part of the ongoing public outreach programme launched in Union Territory of J&K by the central government, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Rameswar Teli today met scores of public delegations, individuals and listened to their issues and grievances, here at Kanthi village. P.S. to Union Minister, Vrinder Mittal; Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan; SSP, Anita Sharma; Director Horticulture, Raj Kumar Katoch; ADC, Ashok Kumar and several other...

Army distributes furniture at Government Middle School

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: In its ever persistent endeavor to provide the children of Jammu & Kashmir with a promising future and education of highest standards, Army undertook an initiative towards improving the educational infrastructure in the schools located in the hinterland of Kishtwar by providing furniture to Government Middle School, Singpor, Pasarkut and Naidgam villages of Kishtwar District. The aim of this effort was to augment infrastructure of educational institutions for the school ...

APS Damana conducts event 'One Nation Reading Together'

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: Army Public School Damana conducted 'One Nation Reading Together 2020', to celebrate and enrich the reading experience of the staff. To celebrate the idea "Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary", this activity was conducted in the school premises on 24 Jan 2020. Principal, Vice Principal, all the educators along with the non teaching staff and all the students participated in the activity very enthusiastically. One Nation Reading Together is an i...

GDC RS Pura celebrates National Girl Child Day

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: NSS Unit of Government Degree College R.S. Pura Celebrated National Girl Child Day on the theme "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child) under the guidance of Principal of the college, Dr. Sunita Sudan and supervision of NSS Programme Officer, Prof. Bindu Kumari. In this regard a poster making competition was organized in the college in which 25 volunteers participated and made various informative posters like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Save the Girl...

Extend probe into gun licenses issued upto 2018: Harsh

25/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, JAN 24: Seeking the extension of ongoing CBI probe into armed licenses scam upto the year 2018, a strong contingent of NPP activists led by Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and former Minister held a protest demonstration at CBI HQs Jammu today. Raising slogans against the govt for shielding corrupt officers and politicians involved in the said scam after 2016, the protestors submitted a memorandum to Director CBI through the Regional Office Jammu. Hailing the ongoing CBI probe int...

Saurabh reviews provisions for BOE Examination and Training

25/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 24: Commissioner/Secretary to Government, Labour & Employment Department today chaired a meeting to review provisions for Boiler Operation Engineers (BOE) Examination and Training as provided under Boilers Act, 1923. The meeting was attended by Labour Commissioner, Chief Inspector of Boiler (Chief Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Department, Jammu), Additional Secretary, Labour & Employment Department, Deputy Labour Commissioner, Senior Law Officer, L&E and Inspector of Factories, J...

Giriraj conducts Public outreach programme at Sudhmahadev

25/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, JAN 24:As part of the central government's public outreach programme, Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Diary and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh today conducted public outreach programme, here at Sudhmahadev. The outreach programme witnessed overwhelming participation of BDC Chairpersons, Sarpanchs, Panchs and general public hailing from adjoining areas. Member Parliament Raj Sabha, Shamsher Singh Manhas; Secretary Rural Development Department & Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda; District...

Renuka holds public outreach programme at Mansar, adopts Udhampur district for development

24/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, Jan 23: Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Renuka Singh, today announced Rs. 10 crore for development of Tribles of Udhampur district during a massive public outreach programmes convened by her at Mansar in District Udhampur. Director Tribal Affairs (J&K), Mohd Saleem, Additional District Development Commissioner, Ashok Kumar, BDC Chairpersons, Sarpanchs, Panchs and other officers of various departments were present in the programme. On the occasion, Union Minister laid fou...

MoS Steel, MoS Social Justice & Empowerment visit Poonch

24/01/2020
POONCH, Jan 23: Union Minister of State for Steel, Faggan Singh Kulaste and Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empower-ment, Krishan Pal Gurjar today inaugurated public projects and listened to issues of locals at separate Public outreach camps, as they arrived on two day visit to this Border District. The MoS Steel laid foundation stone of Rural HAAT at Ajote. The upcoming facility would enable farmers to sell their agricultural produce like Maze, wheat and others directly to the tr...

Ravi Shankar Prasad visits Baramulla

24/01/2020
BARAMULLA, Jan 23: Union Minister for Law and Justice, Communications and IT, Ravi Shankar Prasad today inaugurated Indoor Sports stadium Baramulla constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 7 crore. He also participated in various activities meant for overall welfare and socio-economic development of the district. The Minister visited the district as part of the public outreach programme initiated by Union Government in Jammu & Kashmir. Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, District Develo...

Union Ministers visit non-productive like Back to Village prg: Sadhotra

24/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 23: Much hyped visit of Union Ministers in Jammu & Kashmir has proved to be non-productive said Mr. Ajay Kumar Sadhotra in a Press statement issued here today. He termed it as a flop show. He further said as usual BJP Govt. has given much media hype to this visit of union Ministers and the hopes and expectations of common man have been raised very high but net result is like Back to Village programme of state Govt. & expectation of common man got disappointment Mr. Sadhotra has alleg...

DDC Kishtwar holds public outreach program at Palmar

24/01/2020
KISHTWAR, JAN 23: District Development Com missioner, Angrez Singh Rana today convened a public grievances redressal camp at Palmar and listened to public issues at their door steps. Block Development Council Chairman, Palmar Lalita Devi, Joint Director Planning, Mohd Iqbal; Assistant Commissioner Development, Kishore Singh Katoch, ALC Kishtwar, Anoop Kumar, DSWO, Tariq Parvez, Tehsildar Kishtwar, CMO Kishtwar Dr. Ravinder Manhas, CAHO Kishtwar Dr Sanjay Sen, Executive Engineer PDD Kishtwar , ...

Prices hike of government rations by 40% is beyond tolerance: Mankotia

24/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, JAN 23: Mr. Balwant Singh Mankotia, State President-JKNPP & former MLA in Press Conference said that the poor people of Jammu Kashmir are already facing the heat of price hike and again on January 1, 2020 by increasing the govt. ration rate upto five Rupee per kg ATTA /RICE, the government has given another gift to thousands of poor families in Jammu and Kashmir on the New Year 2020. Mankotia said before 2019, the rate of government rations was Rs. ...

Sarita reviews functioning of Pollution Control Board

24/01/2020
SAMBA, JAN 23: Commissioner Secretary Department of Forest, Environment & Ecology, Sarita Chauhan today reviewed the functioning of Pollution Control Board, here at a meeting.The meeting was attended by Chairman, PCB Suresh Chugh; Member Secretary, B.M. Sharma; Special Secretary (Technical), Forest Department, Parveen Raghav; Regional Director, PCB, Jammu, Dr. Syed Nadeem Hussain; Regional Director, PCB, Kashmir, Mohammad Rafi; Director Finance, Forests department, R.S. Bali; Director Pla...

Several deputations meet Union Minister Reddy at Ganderbal

24/01/2020
GANDERBAL, JAN 23: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy today met scores of public deputations and individuals from different areas of the district who called on him here today. Deputations which met the Union Minister included District Fruit Growers Association, District Traders Federation, BDCs, District Transport Association, Councilors, Development Forum Ganderbal, Pony Walas, Youth Village Committees, Auqaf members besides Civil Society members. The delegations put for...

Army organises lecture at Kishtwar

24/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 23: In its effort to pull away youth of the region from militancy and radicalization the Army undertook a unique step and organised a "Lecture on Radicalization Indicators for Parents of Youth" at Pinjrar and Cherji regions of Kishtwar District. The lecture was primarily aimed at reaching out to the parents of local youths and stressing the importance of their role in their children's lives. Emphasis was laid on how the parents can impact the children life and how their effo...

Micro, Small Scale Sector of JK on the verge of Closure: FOIJ

24/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 23:An Urgent meeting of Federation of Industries was held under the chairmanship of Rattan Dogra in presence of Lalit Mahajan, Jatinder Aul, Ajit Lal Bawa, Vijay Aggarwal, Deepak Dhewan, Co-Chairmen FOIJ, Viraaj Malhotra Secretary General & other Executive Committee Members of Federation of Industries Jammu. Federation of Industries Jammu raised serious concern towards the uncertainty prevailing in the mind of Micro and Small Scale Industrial Units of J&K due to inadequate Fiscal ...

ACR Ramban flags off farmers' tours

24/01/2020
RAMBAN, JAN 23: Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dhirendra Sharma flagged off a group of 50 progressive farmers belong to the organic cluster of Gandhri, Kabbi and Billawat of district Ramban to SUKAST Jammu. Chief Agriculture Officer Ramban, MG Singh besides other agriculture officers/officials were present on the occasion. ACR said that the objective of this programme is to introduce and educate the farmers about the modern techniques and knowledge of organic farming. He said that the program...

Director Police Academy Udhampur promotes 20 police personnel

24/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, JAN 23: Dr. S.D. Singh, IPS IGP Director Sher-I-Kashmir Police Academy on 23-01-2020 granted In-situ promotion to 20 police personnel of Police Academy Udhampur which included 12 Selection Grade Constables and 08 Followers who have completed more than 09 years service in one rank and also having unblemished service records, which include Sgct Balwant Singh No. 280/PAU ARP-995588, Sgct Shamsher Lal No. 155/PAU ARP-995557, Sgc Danish Kum...

2nd National Level Essay Writing Contest organized at SMVDU

24/01/2020
KATRA, JAN 23: The Central Library of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, organized 2nd National Level Essay Writing Contest for harnessing energy, creativity and inculcating quality writing skills among students. The essay contest aimed at providing a platform for students with writing skills to express their creativity. The themes of this contest were varied: "Social Networking Sites: Advantages & Disadva ntages", "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility","Jobs Versus Startu...

Campus placement drive held at GCET Jammu

24/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 23: Government College of Engineering and Technology, Chak Bhalwal, Jammu today organised the campus placement drive of LIDO LEARNING for the 2020 graduate students. LIDO LEARNING is an ED- TECH company revolutionizing the formal classroom education through a unique and immersive online classroom for impactful learning.The final year students of Computer Engineering, Civil Engineer ing, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communicati on Engineeri ng and Mechanical Engineering of di...

Celebration of National Voters Day held

24/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 23: National Voters Day was celebrated in Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Mubarakh Mandi on 20th of January 2020 under the guidance of ERO-72 Jammu west constituency Mr. Ashish Gupta, Joint Commissioner (A), Jammu Municipal Corporation. A large number of students and staff members participated in the voter awareness programme. On the occasion painting competition, Debate, Mock drill and awareness lectures, involving students and staff members were organized where enriching inter...

Police arrests two drug peddlers, psychotropic substances seized

24/01/2020
SRINAGAR, JAN 23: Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Budgam arrested two drug peddlers and seized psychotropic substance from their possession. Also, 200 LPG cylinders were seized before being transported for black marketing. Officers at a checkpoint established near Kawoosa intercepted an Alto vehicle bearing chassis number D97761 and arrested two drug peddlers identified as Nazir Ahmad Khan and Ashiq Ahmad Shergojre both residents of Kawoosa Khalisa. Officers also recovered...

Heritageans experience Scouts and Guides Parvesh Camp

24/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 23: A three days Scouts and Guides Parvesh Camp was organised in Heritage School, Jammu on 21st, 22nd and 23rd January,2020.The camp was organised under the overall supervision of Ms. Manjeet Kour, incharge and Ms. Neha Bhogal. The trainers were S Harcharan Singh, Pre-A.L.T (S), Mrs. Manjeet Kour H.W.B (G) and Mrs. Harvinder H.W.B (G).They helped the Scouts to complete the course in a beautiful manner. About 60 students from classes V to VII participated in the camp. The camp wa...

CRPF successfully completes Bharat Darshan Tour

24/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 23: 38 Bn CRPF successfully completed Bharat Darshan Tour 2019-20 under supervision of Insp/Gd Ajay Kumar of 38 Bn on 23/01/2020 which was flagged off by Shri Ram Kumar Commandant 38 BN CRPF, Smailpur on 16/01/2020. The see off function was hosted by Smt. Sweta Rana, Dy. Commandant with welcoming the chief guest, other dignitaries and children visited under Bharat Darshan Tour. After this, Shri Ram Kumar Commandant 38 BN CRPF addressed all present members and thanked th...

BJP Jammu West pays tributes to Subash Chander Bose

24/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 23: District Jammu West of BJP organized a program at District headquarters to celebrate the 123rd birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Subash Chander Bose. The program was mainly addressed by Former Minister and Ex-MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA). The program was organized under the leadership of District President Munish Khajuria. The newly re elected Chairman's of JMC (Jammu Municipal Corporation) Baldev Singh Billawaria, Jeet Angral & Suraj Padha were also felicitated durin...

Floral tributes paid to Neta Ji at Vijaypur

24/01/2020
SAMBA, JAN 23: Floral tributes were paid to the Neta Ji Subash Chander Bose on his Birth Anniversary today at Vijaypur. The function was organised by District Congress Committee Samba. Former Minister & President DCC Samba Sdr. Manjit Singh presided over the function. While paying tributes Sdr. Manjit Singh said that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was born on 23 January, 1897 in Cuttack (Orissa) to Janakinath Bose and Prabhavati Devi. Subhash was the ninth child among eight brothers and six sis...

Rohella lays foundation stone of Academic Block at GDC Magam

24/01/2020
BUDGAM, JAN 23: Secretary, Higher Education, Talat Parvez Rohella today laid foundation stone of the Academic Block at Government Degree College (GDC), Magam. District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Tariq Hussain Ganaie, SDM Beerwah Aijaz Ahmad Wadoo, Principal GDC Magam Dr Ruhi Jan were also present on the occasion.The Secretary impressed upon the concerned to ensure timely completion of the academic block being executed by R&B at a cost of Rs. 5.87 crore under languishing projects. Earli...

Dogra Degree College organizes management committee meeting

24/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 23: Dogra Degree College organized its biannual meeting of the Management Committee under the leadership of Chairman Dogra Educational Trust on 23rd January 2020 at 11:00 AM in the college Conference Hall. The meeting was attended by Th. Gulchain Singh Charak, Former Minister and Chairman Dogra Educational Trust (In the Chair), Prof Prakash Chand Anthal, Head, Deptt . of Economics representing Director College Development Council (Member), Prof. Sham Narayan Lal, Head ,Deptt .of His...

JKFFA remembers Subhas Chandra Bose on his 123rd birth anniversary

24/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 23: J&K Freedom Fighters' Association (JKFFA) on Thursday held a function at JMC Park Town Hall Jammu to remember Neta Ji Subhas Chander Bose on his 123rd Birth Anniversary. On this occasion, Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), was the Chief Guest and Advocate Purnima Sharma, Dy Mayor JMC was Guest of Honour. Good numbers of Corporators and JMC staff members were also present to grace the occasion. The function was organised by JKFFA Chairman Ved Gandotr...

Centre's public outreach programme

24/01/2020
JAMMU, JAn 23: Union Minister of State for Railways, Suresh C. Angadi, today had an exhaustive tour of Bishnah to take stock of public grievances, as part of centre government's public outreach programme. Union MoS interacted with various deputations and civil society members of Bishnah block, who projected their demands and problems seeking an early redressal of the same. Transport Commissioner, Owais Ahmed; SDM South Srikant Balasaheb Suse and Executive Director Public Grievance, Dhanajay Si...

J&K Gaddi Sabha calls on Lt Governor

24/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 23: A delegation of J&K Gaddi Sabha today called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan. The delegation led by Sh. Kuldeep Kumar projected various issues and demands pertaining to the welfare of the Gaddi and Sippi community including establishment of Gaddi and Sippi Board, removal of anomalies in implementation of Schedule Tribes status, educational & political reservation, scholarship facilities to the Gaddi and Sippi students etc. The Lt Governor whil...

Public Outreach programme

24/01/2020
RAMBAN, JAN 23: As part of public outreach programme launched by the Centre Government for the Union Territory of J&K, Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Rameswar Teli today visited Ramban and addressed a mammoth gathering at Kanthi. Deputy Commissioner, Nazim Zai Khan, SSP, Anita Sharma, Director Horticulture, Raj Kumar Katoch, senior officers, BDC Chairpersons, PRIs and locals were present on the occasion. The Union Minister inaugurated one hundred bedded Girls H...

Union MoS Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Lt Governor attend Public Outreach Programme

24/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 23: Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu attended the Public Outreach Programme held at Miran Sahib here today. Sh. Sanjeev Verma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Sh. Manzoor Ahmad Lone, Secretary to Government, Horticulture department; Ms. Sushma Chauhan, Deputy Commis-sioner Jammu ; Chairp-ersons of Block Develo-pment Councils; Sarpan-ches, senior officers, political functionaries and large number...

Giriraj calls for tapping of livestock potential in JK

24/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 23: Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh today said that the Central Government will make concerted efforts to tap the huge potential for live stock development in Jammu and Kashmir with special focus on increasing wool production in Kashmir valley and potential areas of Jammu region. "Livestock development has huge employment potential and people here are traditionally associated with it; the need is to introduce scientific techniques for mu...

Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti affirms ‘Every house to have tapped water by 2021’

24/01/2020
REASI, Jan 23: Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's two day extensive tour of Reasi district concluded here today with her visit to Sujandhar and surrounding panchayats of block Bhomag under Union Government's public outreach programme. At a public meeting held at Government High School Sujandhar, the Union MoS interacted with the prominent citizens and representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and assessed their demands and problems. She said that every...

Congress celebrates Birth Anniversary of Neta Ji

24/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 23: Congress organized a function at Neta Ji Subash Chander Bose Statue Chowk, Maheshpura Jammu to remember the great freedom fighter on his 123rd birth Anniversary, today. PCC Chief Shri G.A. Mir presided over the function and attended by Senior leaders and functionaries of PCC, DCC Presidents & functionaries and Frontal Wings of the Party, Corporators besides large number of workers. Prominent among them includes Shri Madan Lal Sharma (Ex-MP); PCC Vice Presidents Raman Bhalla,...

Establishment of ACB to benefit people, enhance administrative efficiency: Reddy

24/01/2020
GANDERBAL, Jan 23: Union Minister of State for Home, G Kishan Reddy Thursday said that establishment of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu and Kashmir would directly benefit people and reduce the gulf between them and the government. The Union Minister was addressing a function here today in connection with central government's outreach programme. The Union Minister assured that the establishment of ACB would weed-out corrupt practices and further enhance administrative efficiency in ...

50 bedded AYUSH hospitals to be setup in every district of J&K: Nayak

24/01/2020
SRINAGAR, Jan 23: To promote alternate medicine health care in J&K, Union Minister of State for AYUSH and Defense, Shripad Nayak today said that 50 bedded hospitals at a cost of Rs 12 crore would be setup in every district. He also said Gulmarg, Patnitop, Pahalgam hill stations would be promoted as AYUSH medical tourism destinations. The Minister said this during a function at SKICC organised to promote AYUSH medicine here and e-inauguration of some major projects in Srinagar city. Financial C...

Chief of Army Staff meets Lt Governor

24/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 23: Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today. He was accompanied by Lt. General Ranbir Singh, Army Commander North-ern Command. It was his maiden visit to J&K after becoming the Chief of the Army Staff. The Lt Governor and the Army Chief discussed several important inter-related issues concerning effective management of internal and external security, particularly in the context of attempts at infiltration and...

Amit checks Works’ Progress & Meals Quality at Associated Hospitals

24/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 23: Amit Sharma, Administrator Government Medical College and Associated Hospitals Jammu today took a comprehensive round of major complexes of Associated Hospitals during afternoon including Government Chest Diseases Hospital, construction site of Bone & Joints Hospital and Super Speciality Hospital alongwith his team and monitored few important parameters there. During the spur of these multiple visits, Amit was accompanied by a team of Associated Hospitals which included Planning ...

Establish Narcotics Control Bureau to wipe out drug menace from J&K: Team Jammu

24/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 23: Expressing dire need of establishing a full fledge Rehabilitation Centre for victims, Team Jammu today demanded immediate constitution of Narcotic Control Bureau to completely wipe out drug menace from Jammu and Kashmir. While addressing a press conference here today, Chairman, Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal, said that "in past few years, the drug addiction has increased at an alarming rate in Jammu and Kashmir especially in Jammu Province and has virtually assumed as most ser...

Shivsena releases “Vision document for youths of J&K on birth anniversary of Bala Sahib

24/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 23: Shiv Sena Balasaheb Thackeray Jammu and Kashmir unit today released a "Vision Document" for the youths of Jammu and Kashmir on the birth anniversary of party founder and Hindu Hirdya Samrat, Bala Sahib Thackeray. While releasing a Vision Document cum membership drive under the leadership of party J&K President , Manish Sahni along with women president Minakshi Chibber at Girls College Prade, Jammu today, demanded stipend for the unemployment educated youths, Free Wi-Fi in col...

Shamrao conducts public outreach camp at Nowshera, Rajouri

23/01/2020
RAJOURI, Jan 22: As part of Union Government's Public Outreach Programme, Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Communications, Electr-onics and Information Technology Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao today conducted a public outreach camp at Nowshera, Rajouri. Director School Educ-ation Jammu, Anuradha Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner Nowshera, Sukhdev Singh Samyal, Additional SP Nowshera, Executive Engineer PWD Nowhera, Chief Education Officer, Tehsildar Now-shera, Block Development Of...

Various delegations call on Lt Governor, highlight their issues and demands

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: Several delegations including Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Jammu, J&K Cultural Foundation, Kashmiri Samiti Delhi and a public delegation from Inderwal area today called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan and highlighted their concerning issues and demands. The delegation of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Jammu led by Gohar Hafeez Fani apprised the Lt Governor about various activities undertaken by them to promote peace and inter-religious harmony. The...

Naqvi visits Sgr center Lal Chowk, meets traders

23/01/2020
SRINAGAR, Jan 22: Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today visited city center Lal Chowk and interacted with traders there. He was accompanied by Advisor to Lt Governor Farooq Khan and Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary. The Union Minister interacted with shopkeepers and asked them about issues, if any, in smooth conduct of their business. Earlier, various delegations called on the Union Minister and apprised him about their demands. The Minister ass...

Onkar receives Prestigious President’s Bal Shakti Puraskar 2020

23/01/2020
SRINAGAR, Jan 22: Master Onkar Singh, a boy from Jammu received a very prestigious national award, called the 'Bal Shakti Puraskar - 2020' or the 'National Child Award - 2020' by President of India Ram Nath Kovind. Onkar is the only child from Jammu to achieve multiple youngest world records internationally, both in the field of literature and information technology. Onkar was seven years old when he first started developing websites. According to his family, it was his father who used to wor...

PM chairs 32nd PRAGATI interaction with Chief Secretaries

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today interacted with Union Secretaries of various Ministries & Chief Secre-taries of the States/ UTs through PRAGATI initiative. It was the first PRAGATI interaction of the year 2020 chaired by the Prime Minister. Chief Secretary J&K, B V R Subrahmanyam participated in the meeting through video conference. Prime Minister reviewed progress of infrastructure projects of over Rs. 24,000 Crore under various sectors including Railways, Road Transport & ...

Japan collaborating with NE states in management of forest, sewerage, disaster

23/01/2020
NEW DELHI, Jan 22: Japan has huge investment in infrastructure projects in the Northeast and is collaborating with several states in the region in areas like forest, sewerage and disaster management, the Centre said on Wednesday. The issue was discussed threadbare when a delegation led by Japanese Ambassador Satoshi Suzuki called on Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh here on Wednesday, an official statement said. During the meeting, various issues rel...

SIPSian shines in National School Games

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: 65th National School Games 2019-20organised by Directorate of Public Instructions Chhattisgarh were held in Durg, Chhattisgarh from 12 January to 16 January 2020. KeshavSaini, a student of Stephens International Public School, Miran Sahib,Jammurepresented the Union Territory of J&K and was the part of a team of 37 participants of Yongmudo Championship Boys under 17 category. Yongmudo is a modern hybrid martial art, and the main offensive and defensive techniques include throwin...

DC Poonch provides cash relief to cross border shelling victims

23/01/2020
POONCH, Jan 22: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Rahul Yadav today provided cash relief to the victims of cross border shelling during ceasefire violations by pakinstan. The DC handed over the cash relief of Rs 5 lakh to next to the kin of late Shamim Akhter (28) w/o Mohammad Maqsood resident of Noonabandi. The cash relief was also given to Fatam Jaan (30) w/o Mohammad Qasam resident of Shahpur for permanent disability. ADC, ASP and other officers of the concerned departments were also present on t...

Release all political leaders; allow them to resume activities for meaningful, credible political process: Sarrori

23/01/2020
Kahara, Jan 22: Asserting that Congress will register a massive victory whenever elections to Legislative Assembly are held in the J&K by maintaining definite edge in all regions of J&K, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President, G. M Saroori said while addressing the large attending gatherings here at Kahara and Malanoo areas of Doda district. Mr Saroori said Congress derives its strength from the people and the people are determined to have a politically stable gov...

Secretary JKAACL visits Rangshala Camp

23/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 22: Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages Munir-ul-Islam Wednesday visited the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp New Delhi to take stock of preparations for presentation of J-K tableaux and cultural programme at the Republic Day Parade 2020.This year's tableaux will depict the rich cultural legacy of Jammu and Kashmir through the back-to-village initiative, showcasing centuries old shawl weaving traditions, Basohli art forms, besides the copper work and paper-mache traditions of...

Wreath laying ceremony for Martyr Shahbaz Ahmad held at DPL Srinagar

23/01/2020
SRINAGAR, Jan 22: To pay honor and respect to martyr Shahbaz Ahmad resident of Manjakot District Rajouri, who attained martyrdom yesterday while fighting with terrorists at Khrew Awantipora, a wreath laying ceremony was held at District Police Lines, Srinagar today. Civil & Police Officers led by Advisor to Hon'ble Lt Governor Shri Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, DGP J&K Police Shri Dilbagh Singh-IPS, IGP Kashmir Shri Vijay Kumar-IPS, IGP Ops CRPF Shri Rajesh Kumar, DIG CKR Srinagar Shri Vidhi Kumar B...

JU organises one day national seminar on Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: For the first time in Jammu and Kashmir, A One Day National Seminar on Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship was organised by the Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Centre & Centre for Women's Studies, University of Jammu in collaboration with the National Commission for Women, GoI, New Delhi. Prof. Manoj Dhar, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, in his inaugural address congratulated the organisers for organising the event focused on women entrepreneurs to motivate y...

J&K Bank commissions 2 ATMs in Budgam, Ganderbal

23/01/2020
Srinagar, Jan 22: Jammu and Kashmir Bank commissioned two more on-site ATMs in the Kashmir Zone (Central-II), one at Mirgund Budgam and another at Dursuma Ganderbal, taking the total number of ATMs in the zone to 92. Zonal Head Kashmir (Central II) Syed Shujaat Hussain Andrabi inaugurated the ATM at Mirgund in presence of Cluster Head Mushtaq Ahmad, Head Business Unit (BU) Mahjabeen while as at Dursuma Ganderbal he inaugurated it in presence of Cluster Head Parvez Ahmad Mir, Head BU Mushtaq M...

Choudhary attends public outreach programme in Samba

23/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 22: Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Choudhary today participated in a Public outreach Programme during a visit to Chak Chattakan, Ramgarh, Samba. On the occasion District Development Commissioner, Samba Rohit Khajuria, Director Command Area Development, Smita Sethi, Senior Superintended of Police, Shakti Pathak, Additional Deputy Commissioner Vikas Gupta besides other District and sectoral Officers, BDC chairman, Sarpanches, Panches and locals in...

65th National SGFI Archery Championship

23/01/2020
KATRA, JAN 22: Seven archers of the Shrine Board's Sports Complex, Katra, who were part of the J&K team, brought laurels by winning 3 gold medals and one bronze medal at the 65th National School Games Federation of India Archery Championship held at Ranchi during 18-21 January 2020, for U-19 boys and girls. Sunaina Devi won gold medal in the first 50 metre compound event while she also won gold medal in the second 50 metre compound event. She won 3rd gold medal for overall best in the event....

Ex-Central Paramilitary Forces Welfare Asso. Demands grants of benefit, concession under MHA

23/01/2020
KATRA, JAN 22: The Ex-Central Paramilitary Forces Welfare Association R.S.Pura Jammu called a meeting at Green Belt Park Gandhi Nagar, Jammu on 22nd January 2020 at 12.00 Noon and in the said meeting all the members of the Association has participated and was held under D..K. Chauan General Secretary of the Association. Grant of benefits and concession extended to Armed Force under the MHA on the pattern of Armed Forces under MOD being face the enemy and sacrifice with t...

SMVDU Researcher Awarded with ICSSR Fellowship

23/01/2020
KATRA, JAN 22: Mr. Ishfaq Hamid S/O Abdul Hamid Bhat, Research Scholar, from School of Economics (SoE), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), has been awarded with centrally administered full-term doctoral fellowship for the Year 2019-20, from Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi. He has been working in the field of political economy under the supervision of Dr. Pabitra Kumar Jena, Assistant Professor, School of Econo mics, ...

DDC Doda reviews implementation of District Environmental Plan

23/01/2020
DODA, JAN 22: District Development Commiss ioner Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode today convened a meeting of District Environment Committee members to review the action taken by the different departments for proper implementation of the plan. Threadbare discussion held regarding action taken on DEP across the district by different departments which included solid waste management, plastic waste management, bio-medical waste management, domestic sewage management and water waste management. The DDC, ...

Congress holds protest seeking compensation for damaged crops

23/01/2020
Vijaypur, Jan 22: Congress Party on Wednesday criticized the Government for ignoring farmers suffering in Jammu whereas Union Ministers conducting tours on already managed places. To highlight the suffering of the farmers, District President of Congress Committee, Samba, and former Minister, Manjeet Singh led farmers organised a protest demonstration in support of their demands here. The protesters demanded that the Government should enhance their compensation for the losses they suffered due...

39th Regional Workshop on UDISE+ commences in Jammu

23/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 22: 39th Regional Workshop on Training and Capacity Building of State and District MIS (Management Information System) Coordinators hosted by Directorate of Samagra Shiksha, J&K commenced today at hotel Radisson Narwal Jammu. 80 District MIS Officers from five 5 States/UTs viz J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Punjab and Uttrakhand participated in the workshop. The Regional Workshop is being organised through Union Ministry of Human Resource Development. The broad agenda for the works...

Shekhawat for early completion of existing projects

23/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 22: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today E-inaugurated 42 Water Supply Schemes (WSS) completed at an estimated cost of Rs 73.86 crore. The WSS will cater to 2.32 lakh people and provide drinking water to 46400 functional household tap connections (FHTC) of six districts of JK which include Baramulla, Kulgam, Anantnag, Poonch, Kathua and Jammu. Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir B. V. R. Subrahmanyam; Commiss ioner (SPR) Department of Water Resources, RD&GR, ...

Patel lays foundation of several projects at Ramnagar

23/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, JAN 22: Union Minister of the State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Prahalad Singh Patel today laid foundation stone of several projects and interacted with public representatives and locals here at Ramnagar. Outreach programme witnessed overwhelming participation of BDC Chairpersons, Sarpanches, Panchs and general public of adjoining panchayats of the Ramnagar Tehsil. Secretary to Government, Tourism Department, Zubair Ahmed; District Development Commi...

Union Minister for Jal Shakti meets Lt Governor

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Jal Shakti met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today. Shekhawat and the Lt Governor discussed wide ranging issues pertaining to the management of water resources, National Water Policy, ground water development, and implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. They also discussed about Integrated Water Management which is vital for environmental sustenance and sust...

VC JU inaugurates national seminar on Understanding the Dynamics of Rural Society in India

23/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 22: Prof Manoj Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, the Chief Guest on the occasion inaugurated National Seminar on "Understanding the Dynamics of Rural Society in India" organised by Department of Sociology at Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium. Prof. Dhar appreciated the efforts of the government for appraisal of development in the rural areas through 'Back to Village Programme'. He talked about farmer's suicides and other problems in rural areas and emphasized on the need o...

Mayor kick starts various development works

23/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 22: Continuing the drive to provide better development and basic facilities to the people of Jammu city, Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation today on 22/01/2020 conducted an extensive tour of various parts of Jammu city in ward no.49,50 & 53 and took stock of the different development activities in the said wards and met with the inhabitants of the these wards & also listened to their grievances patiently. In ward no.49, Mayor inaugurated a well furnished community...

Patients suffer, Govt Hospital Gandhi Nagar lacks basic facilities: Bhalla

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla today expressed serious concern over staff crunch and lack of basic infrastructure facilities and medicines in all the urban health centres in Jammu city thereby defeating the purpose of their establishment. He said that these centres were opened in the city by the Health Department under the National Urban Health Mission to provide better healthcare facilities to residents but all these centres are reeling under shortage of...

Reddy visits Ganderbal

23/01/2020
GANDERBAL, Jan 22: Union Minister of State for Home, G Kishan Reddy Wednesday visited Ganderbal as part of Union Government's public interface program and assured people that development, peace and economic prosperity would soon change fortunes of people in Jammu and Kashmir. He was flanked by Advisor to Lt. Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Principal Secretary Home Affairs, Shaleen Kabra, DDC, Ganderbal Hashmat Ali Khan and other officers. While addressing a gathering, Reddy said that the agen...

Som Parkash visits Chak Balwal, assesses public issues, highlights govt schemes

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industries, Som Parkash, today listened to people's issues here at Chak Bhalwal, as part of centre government's public outreach programme. He interacted with various deputations and civil society members of Bhalwal block, and took stock their demands and problems assuring them an early redressal of the same. Director Commerce and Industries, Anoo Malhotra and M D SIDCO, Ravinder Kumar accompanied the Union MoS during the visit. Speaking...

Central Ministers on sabbatical in J&K at public expense: Harsh

23/01/2020
Ramnagar, Jan 22: "With rest of the states of the country facing turmoil and disturbances in the aftermath of CAA and NPR row, the Union Ministers appear to have chosen the peaceful and calm environs of J&K for a pleasant break. These Central Ministers are on a sabbatical in J&K on govt expense far away from the heat generated by the protestors across the nation over citizenship laws and other issues. The places of visit have been randomly selected by the said Ministers in consultation with the...

Sharma felicitates Valley’s 2 mountaineers

23/01/2020
GULMARG, Jan 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K K Sharma Wednesday handed over cheques of Rs 1 lakh each to the valley's two promising mountaineers, Nawab Moauzam Khan and Ghulam Mohammad Wani for successfully scaling Mount DKD Peak in Uttrakhand. The duo was facilitated here at Gulmarg in presence of Director Tourism Kashmir Nisar Ahmad Wani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) Inam-ul- Haq Siddiqui, Deputy Director Tourism (Recreation) Sarf-araz Mohammad, Ass...

Union MoS for Tribal Affairs meets Lt Governor

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: Ms. Renuka Singh Saruta, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today. The MoS and the Lt Governor discussed about various issues related to the integrated socio-economic development of the Scheduled Tribes Community and the activities undertaken by the Tribal Affairs Ministry for the welfare of the tribal population. They also had a discussion on several developmental interventions made by the Government ...

JKPS organizes session on Pariksha Pe Charcha for classes IX-XII

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: JK Public School, Kunjwani organized a session for the students of classes IX-XII on the third edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha held at Talkatora Indoor Stadium in Delhi, wherein Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students, teachers and parents and shared "valuable tips" with them to ensure to take the upcoming board and ent-rance exams in a relaxed manner. A lot of excitement and enthusiasm is being seen am-ong the JKIA-NS to receive valuable tips from the Prime Min-ist...

MOS Railways holds interaction with Sarpanchs, Panchs of border belts

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: As part of initiative launched by Government of India to assess development scenario in J&K, Minister of State for Railways, Suresh C Angadi today held an interaction with the Block Development Chairpersons, Sarpanchs, Panchs of various blocks of Nagrota, Bishnah, Arnia and other border areas. Member of Parliament, Jugal Kishore; DRM, Railways Rajesh Aggarwal; Transport Commissioner, J&K, Owais Ahmed and other concerned officials were present on the occasion. Speaking on the o...

DDC Reasi flags off farmers on 3-day tour

23/01/2020
REASI, Jan 22: District Development Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib flagged off a group of 40 farmers hailed from different blocks of the district on a 3-day tour within the UT for updating their knowledge on different aspects of modern agriculture methods. Chief Agriculture Officer, SDAO Reasi, Deputy Project Coordinator ATMA, Incharge STL Reasi, AEOs and other officials from Agriculture Department were present on the occasion. The DDC asked the farmers to avail benefit from the opportunity an...

KRS honours Sadvi Niranjan Jyoti

23/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 22: All Jammu and Kashmir, Kashyap Rajput Sabha (Regd.) HQ Moti Bazar, Jammu has organized the great Social function to honour Sadvi Niranjan Jyoti Nashad Minister of State, Rural Development Department, GOI under the Chairmanship of Murari Lal Balgotra, President of KRP Sabha at HQ Centre Sabha Moti Bazar, Jammu. On this occasion the large number of community people as well as main head of KRP Sabha from different District level units and from far off area of J&K (UT) alongwith the...

Puri meets locals at Sunderbani

22/01/2020
RAJOURI, Jan 21: As part of the public outreach programme launched by the Centre Government for the Union Territory of J&K, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs and Civil Aviation (Independent Charge) and MoS Commerce and Industry today met scores of people during a public outreach programme here at Sunderbani. The Union Minister also inaugurated string of newly constructed development projects and laid foundation for a few new projects. Principal Secretary to...

Min Rijiju inaugurates indoor multipurpose sports complex at Jammu

22/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 21: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday inaugurated indoor multipurpose sports complex here at Bhagwati Nagar. The complex is constructed by the J&K State Sports Council at the cost of Rs 4 crore. The Minister was accompanied by MP Jammu Poonch Constituency, Jugal Kishore Sharma; Administrative Secretary Youth Services and Sports Department, Sarmad Hafeez; Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma; DC Jammu, Sushma Chauhan; D...

Conserve water by establishing ‘Water Management Committees’: Shekhawat

22/01/2020
KATHUA, Jan 21: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today said that there is a need to create "Water Management Committees" which will help to manage, harvest and distribute water in efficient manner. The Minister said this while addressing a mammoth gathering at Barnoti and Hiranagar blocks of Kathua district during his public outreach campaign. While addressing the gathering, the Minister said that the Government of India launches all the welfare schemes for the benefit o...

Various delegations call on Naqvi

22/01/2020
SRINAGAR, Jan 21: Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi heard various public deputations as a part of outreach programme launched by Central government. Advisor to Lt Governor, Farooq Khan and Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary were also present on the occasion. A delegation led by BDC Harwan Chairperson raised various demands regarding augmentation of road, water and electricity infrastructure in the area. They also demanded early completion of a school ...

Police solves Murder case, accused arrested

22/01/2020
SRINAGAR, Jan 21: Police in Baramulla solved a murder case after carrying out a thorough and professional investigation in the matter. On 17-01-2020, PS Kunzer received a missing report from Khazer Mohammad Reshi of Pariswani stating that his son Mudasir Ahmad Reshi aged 30 years left his home to fetch some eatables however he did not return back. Accordingly missing report was registered at PS Kunzer and search for the missing person was started. During the search, Police Station Kunzer retr...

Union Ministers’ visit to J&K only to highlight BJP agenda at expense of public exchequer: Cong

22/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 21: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress on Tuesday attacked the BJP-led central government over its ongoing public outreach programme in the Union Territory and alleged that the visit of the ministers is only to highlight the agenda of the party at the expense of the public exchequer. It also alleged that the visit is aimed at diverting the attention of the people from real issues of unemployment, price rise and "worst ever" economic slowdown besides the social and political u...

Dog Squad detects Narcotics; huge quantity of poppy straw recovered

22/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 21: District Police Jammu achieved a major success in its efforts against drug menace with the recovery of around 300 kg of poppy straw like substance with the assistance of the Dog squad Jammu. The Dog Squad has been deployed at Ban toll plaza for assisting while naka checking. A police party of PS Nagrota led by SHO Nagrota, Insp Mohd Shokat and SI Ankuj Kumar, while on naka checking on January 21, 2020 stopped a truck bearing number PB07AF/4571 for checking. The persons on board ...

Chief Electoral Officer calls on Lt Governor

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: Shailendra Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir, today called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan. Sh. Kumar briefed the Lt Governor about the various activities undertaken by the Election Commission in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for generating awareness of electoral process and sensitizing the voters especially newly eligible young voters towards their voting rights.Sh. Kumar also informed the Lt Governor about the prep...

BBIA hails Curtain Raiser Investor meet

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: A meeting of members of the Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) was held today under the Chairmanship of Lalit Mahajan in the presence of Tarun Singla, Sr. Vice President, Ajay Langer Vice President, Viraaj Malhotra General Secretary, Rajesh Jain Secretary, Vivek Singhal Treasurer BBIA to discuss the Curtain Raiser Investor Meet. Industrial Fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir welcomes the initiative taken by Industry Department for holding the first ever Curtain Raiser Inverter...

PHE Employees Asso holds meet

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: A meeting of PHE Division Akhnoor a unit of the Water Works (PHE) Employees Association was held on 20th January 2020 at Akhnoor under the chairmanship of its Provincial President Balbder Raj. Mitul Sharma the Provincial General Secretary also accompanied him the meeting was organized by the Akhnoor Division President Birbal Sharma and workers of Akhnoor Division. After an impressive meeting the deputation met the Executive Engineer R.K Manju in the meeting with Executive Engin...

Election of BJP President is a lesson for Opposition: Gupta

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: While welcoming the election of Jagat Prakash Nadda as the National President of Bharatiya Janata Party, it must act as a lesson for other political parties as far as inner party democracy is concerned stated Brig Anil Gupta, Spokesperson of the Party. "It is a lesson in inner party democracy for Maa-Beta (Mother-Son), Maa-Beti (Mother-Daughter), Chacha-Bhatija (Uncle-Nephew), Bua-Bhatija (Aunt-Nephew) parties in our country. While the top position in these parties is reserved fo...

Poonch administration holds public outreach program at Surankote, Mandi

22/01/2020
POONCH, JAN 21: District Administration Poonch today held a mega public outreach program under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Rahul Yadav, here at GDC Poonch.Chairman BDC Surankote, SDM Surankote, BDO, district Officers, Surpanchs, panchs, senior officers besides locals attended the program. The Department of School Education provided financial assistance of Rs. 5000 to the girl students of various schools under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme through DDC.ICDS Departmen...

NC leaders condole demise of Wazir's mother

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: National Conference leaders today expressed deep grief over the passing away of the mother of senior party leader and former legislator Mr Trilochan Singh Wazir and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.The National Conference leaders prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. Besides Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana those who conveyed their condolences to Mr Trilochan Singh Wazir and the bereaved fam...

JKAP 4th security Bn. ordered insitu-promotion of officials

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: M.Y. Kichloo, SSP, Commandant JKAP 4th Security Bn. ordered insitu-promotion of officials of JKAP-4th Sec Bn. The promotees included {05} constables and (03} follower. He exhorted upon them to work with more zeal and zest, besides maintaining discipline. All the officials appreciated the work of the constituted departmental committee for timely issuance of orders for the same.

Congress leader Chaman Jain bereaved

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: Pradesh Congress Committee has deeply condoled the sad demise of Smt. Savita Jain wife of Senior Congress leader Shri Chaman Jain.PCC President G.A.Mir and other Senior Congress leaders have expressed deep shock over the sad demise of Smt. Savita Jain and Conveyed heartfelt condolences to the Jain family. They prayed for peace to the departed soul. Party has also condoled the sad demise of Shri Avtar Krishan Kaul brother of Block President Mr. Jawahar Lal Koul and conveyed...

Infant deaths in Ramnagar due to administration's negligence: Harsh

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: With infant deaths occurring unabatedly in Ramnagar in the recent past, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and former Minister today sought fixation of responsibility upon the earring Health Deptt authorities for their failure to take appropriate action on time. He said that complaints were being regularly registered by Panthers Party with the concerned authorities of Health Deptt who failed to take appropriate action resulting in tragic deaths of several infants in various villa...

Bali inaugurates Lane in Panchayat Lower Raipur-A

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: Senior Leader & Former Minister Bali Bhagat today inaugurated a Lane in Ward no. 1 in Panchayat Lower Raipur-A .Speaking on the occasion, Bhagat said that various measures have been taken for up-grading civic amenities in Raipur-Domana Constituency on modern lines.He further added that focus is being paid on improving road network, bridges and health amenities He said that he is making all efforts to ensure effective implementation of various welfare schemes so that their benefit...

Indian Navy signs MoU for seabed data with GSI

22/01/2020
NEW DELHI, JAN 21: The Indian Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for the sharing of seabed sediments data, products and expertise for naval application in meteorology and oceanography. The MoU was signed on Tuesday between Commodore AA Abhyankar, who heads the Indian Navy`s Oceanology and Meteorology Director ate and N Maran, Deputy Director-General of GSI.GSI`s marine and coastal survey division based at Mangaluru has mapped most of...

Weak bone fractures can be treated with minimally invasive procedure

22/01/2020
SRINAGAR, JAN 21: Minimally invasive spinal procedure, proving to be a boon for patients with weak bones undergoing sudden fractures or deformities. Balloon kyphoplasty is a recent advancement, providing a big sigh of relief for patients with conditions including acute and chronic spinal deformities. Poor Bone Mineral Density (BMD) is one of the leading causes of structural deterioration of the bone tissues leading to its fragility, due to a condition called osteoporosis. This condition incre...

DDC Kishtwar chairs meeting of District Environmental Committee

22/01/2020
KISHTWAR JAN 21: District Development Commissioner, Angrez Singh Rana chaired a meeting with members and Co-Opted members of District Environmental Committee to discuss the various issues pertaining to the conservation and management of natural environment in the district. Additional District Development Commissioner, Mohd Hanief Malik, Additional Deputy Commissioner , Pawan Parihar, Assistant Commissioner Development, Kishore Singh Katoch, CEO Kuldeep Sharma, DFO Sagar Singh, CMO Dr. Ravinde...

Srinagar Smart City: Key infrastructural projects worth Rs. 500 crore to be taken up in 2020-21

22/01/2020
SRINAGAR, JAN 21: Key infrastructural projects worth a huge Rs. 500 crore will be taken up for execution in Srinagar under the Smart City project in 2020-2021 fiscal. From road redevelopment to development of footpaths to creation of heritage network to upgradation of historic markets to development of drainage network to creation of green spaces to setting up of street furniture to beautification of city areas through urban art - a wide assortment of developmental projects will form a part of...

BIS organises Science Exhibition

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: British International School, Jammu organized a science exhibition in which students of different classes exhibited their models. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, Central Waqf Committee Ministry of Minority, Govt of India. Senior BJP leader Prof Rajive Gupta, former Pro Vice Chancellor Central University of Jammu was Guest of Honour. The exhibition was based on the theme "Earth and Space". Participating with great enthusiasm, students displ...

Youth Congress Committee organizes meeting

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: Jammu & Kashmir Youth congress General Secretary and Incharge Jammu Urban Nimrandeep Singh Bhullar took a review meeting on Tuesday at Congress Party office Jammu. The meeting was attended by the office bearers of district Urban and was organized by district president Urban Rahul Tandon. The meeting discussed the reports submitted by district president urban of Youth Congress on their activities and problems faced by them. Other points discussed in the meeting were improving c...

Secy FCS&CA visits Ganderbal, reviews availability of essentials

22/01/2020
GANDERBAL, JAN 21: Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Pandurang Kondbarao Pole today visited Ganderbal and chaired a meeting of officers to review the position of essential commodities and other supply position in the district. The meeting was attended by Director FCS&CA Kashmir, Bashir Ahmad Khan, Additional Secretary FCS&CA, Mehraj-u-din Khan, Deputy Director Legal Metrology, Assistant Director FCS&CA Ganderbal, Assistant Controller Legal Metrology Ganderbal, Chief I...

Centre for Skills and Research organises Teachers training programme

22/01/2020
SUNDERBANI, JAN 21: Centre for Skills and Research, A J&K based ISO 9001-2015 certified training and Skill Development Organisation conducted Teachers Training Programme on Pedagogy at Kalidhar Memorial Army School, Sunderbani. The event began with a transformation of teachers to students on the enrichment learning process. Dr. Rohit Koul from Centre for Skills and Research explained five points of Emotional Quotient which being essential in dealing & interacting with students which was follo...

Dhotre chairs public outreach camp at Kalakote

22/01/2020
RAJOURI, JAN 21: Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Commu nications, Electronics and Information Technology Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre today conducted a public outreach camp, here at Kalakote. Director School Education Jammu, Anuradha Gupta, Joint Director School Education Jammu, Showket Mehmood, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kalakote, Krishan Lal and several other civil and police officers were present on the occasion. The outreach programme witnessed participation of BDC Cha...

DDC Kishtwar holds joint meeting of BDC Chairpersons, BDOs

22/01/2020
KISHTWAR JAN 21: District Development Commissioner, Angrez Singh Rana chaired a joint meeting of Block Development Council Chairpersons and Block Development Officers to ensure that the newly elected BDC Chairpersons play pivotal role in the development of rural areas. During the interactive session, DDC reiterated that all the BDC chairpersons should work in close coordination with all the line departments so that the intended benefits of various schemes run by different departments reach the...

Army organises awareness lecture

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: In an effort to promote awareness about 'Health and Sanitation, Army organised awareness lecture on "Hygiene and Sanitation" at Youth Centre, Palma in Rajouri District. The aim of the lecture was to educate students, and youth to accomplish the vision of a clean and serene India. Emphasis was laid on various aspects that are required to be addressed to have a clean surrounding including use of toilets, proper garbage disposal and waste management. The role of th...

Public outreach programme

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21: Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur today listened to people's issues here at Khour, as part of centre government's public outreach programme. During the meeting, he interacted with various deputations and civil society members of Khour block, who projected demands and difficulties faced by them. Financial Commissioner, Finance A.K Metha accompanied the union minister during the visit. A delegation of West Pakistani Refugees als...

Farmer Groups flagged off for Training Programme

22/01/2020
JAMMU, JAN 21:For capacity building of the farmers, three batches of farmers were flagged off for Trainings/ exposure visits outside UT of J&K w.e.f. 21st to 25th of January, 2020from the Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan, Jammu today. Joint Director Agriculture (Extension), O. S. Choudhary flagged off the first group of 40 farmers of Bhalwal Block under NAFCC project who will visit Centre of Excellence for Protected Cultivation, Kartarpur, PAU, Ludhina and National Dairy Institute, Ka...

GoI committed to promote trade, tourism, technology in JK: Sarangi

22/01/2020
KATHUA, JAN 21: Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Pratap Chandra Sarangi today said the Government of India is striving hard to promote technology, trade and tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister made these remarks while interacting with masses during a Public Outreach Program at Kathua. At the outset, Sarangi dedicated several completed projects to the public viz. Panchayat Ghar at Janglot South, road to Bijjat & K...

Singh addresses public outreach programme at Chenani

22/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, Jan 21: Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Gen (Retd) V.K Singh today addressed public outreach programme at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chenani in Udhampur. The programme was attended by Commissioner Secretary, PWD (R&B) Department J&K, Khurshid Ahmed Shah, District Development Commissioner, Udhampur Dr. Piyush Singla, Chief Engineer PWD, Jammu Des Raj Bhagat, SSP, Rajiv Omparkash Pandey, ADDC, Ashok Kumar, BDC Chairpersons, and all district Officers besides Sarpanches...

Bhalla for providing adequate attention to promote religious tourism in Jammu region

22/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 21: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla today attended Vishal Bhandara at Preet Nagar and later addressed gathering present on the occasion. Beating the cold winter night, enthusiastic devotees attended the Bhandara in huge numbers, sought blessings and had prasad. Speaking on the occasion, Bhalla said all religions and religious preachers stand for love, amity and selfless service but their teachings are alarmingly falling silent in the din of hate and greed. ...

Mayor starts installation of LED street lights

22/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 21: Continuing the drive to provide better basic amenities to the people of Jammu city, Chander Mohan Gupta Mayor Jammu Municipal Corp. started the installation work of street lights through EESL (Energy efficiency Service Ltd.) in the areas of Shiv Nagar, Raj Pura Mangotrian etc of W.No.33. Avney Lawasa Commissioner JMC, Surinder Chowdhary Councilor of W.No.29, Laxman Singh Jamwal Xen (E) JMC field staff of Electrical section, & Health Section, Representatives of EESL Company. Kamla...

J&K BJP felicitates Nadda

22/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 21: Led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K President Ravinder Raina, senior leaders from the J&K, felicitated newly elected BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda at Party Headquarter New Delhi. MP (Lok Sabha) Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP (Rajya Sabha) Shamsher Singh Manhas, BJP State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Koul, former Dy. CM Dr. Nirmal Singh, former Minister Sat Sharma, party General Secretaries Dr. Narinder Singh, Yudhvir Sethi & Sunil Sharma and party Chief Spokesperson...

Comm Secy reviews functioning of Forest Deptt

22/01/2020
JAMMU, Jan 21: Commissioner Secretary Sarita Chauhan Depart-ment of Forest, Enviro-nment & Ecology today reviewed the functioning of Forest Department at Van Bhawan Jammu. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests J&K, Dr. Mohit Gera through a presentation briefed the Secretary about the functioning of the Forest Department and the various schemes/ programs being implemented by the department. He highlighted the progress made in the CAPEX in which almost 95% of the released funds stand utiliz...

J&K Bank conducts customer education camp

22/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 21: With a view to educate the customers regarding various banking services and digital products offered by it, J&K Bank conducted a customer education camp at Business Unit (BU) Lakhdata Bazar, Jammu. The camp was attended by the bank's valuable customers, prominent traders and businessmen of the area, senior citizens and other residents. The BU Lakhdata Bazar organized the camp in collaboration with Digital Strategy and Marketing (DS&M) Department of Zonal Office Jammu (Central I) ...

8 days model training course on “Agribusiness Development Planning and Management” begins at SKUAST-Jammu

22/01/2020
Jammu, Jan 21: Eight Days Model Training Course on "Agribusiness Development Planning and Management" commenced today at, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu. The training programme is sponsored by Directorate of Extension, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Govt. of India and is being organized by Division of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management from 21stto 28th January 2020. The training programme is mainly designed to sensitize of...

Agri Minister inaugurates several projects in Samba

22/01/2020
VIJAYPUR, Jan 21: Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Kailash Choud-hary today inaugurated completed projects and launched new works in border district Samba and chaired a public outreach meeting at Raya Morh block- Vijaypur. Member Parliament, Lok Sabha, Jugal Kishore Sharma also participated in the Public outreach programme along with Secr-etary Agriculture department, Manzoor Ahmed, District Development Commissioner, Samba Rohit Khajuria, Director Command Area...

Gangwar visits Ramban, inaugurates development works, distributes financial assistance

22/01/2020
RAMBAN, Jan 21: As a sequel to Center government's public outreach programme, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Emp-loyment, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, today visited Ramban district and inaugurated Power Receiving Station, Chanderkote, Fruit and Vegetable Market Batote. Union Minister, while addressing a mammoth gathering at Batote, highlighted the significance of various centrally sponsored schemes in raising the living standard of under privileged segments of the societ...

Munda concludes 2-day tour of Reasi

22/01/2020
REASI, Jan 21: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda today concluded two day tour of this mountainous district after chairing a public meeting here at Arnas. The Union Minister was greeted by the members of local tribal community- who had gathered in large numbers amid heavy downpour. Addressing the public meeting, he reiterated the government's resolve of facilitating two-way communication between the govt. and the people. 'We are determined to expedite sluggish pace of projects a...

ADC finalizes R- Day arrangements at Udhampur

22/01/2020
UDHAMPUR, Jan 21: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, Dr. Gurvinderjeet Singh today convened a meeting of district officers to finalize the arrangements for the celebration of Republic Day-2020 at Udhampur. Threadbare discussions were held on various arrangements related to the smooth conduct of the function like seating, barricading, drinking water and power supply, sanitation, first- aid, security, transport, traffic regulations and refreshment to students participating in the National...

National Conference on Contemporary Trends in Humanities and Social Sciences concludes at SMVDU

22/01/2020
Katra, Jan 21: Two day National Conference on "Contemporary Trends in Humanities and Social Sciences" concluded at SMVD University on 21st January, 2020. The conference was organised by the School of Languages and Literature to promote use of Social Sciences and Huma-nities; Language Policy and English Literature, Intera-ction between literary, Ling-uistic and Social Science theories; Stylistics and English Language Teaching. The Valedictory address was delivered by Dr. Saurabh Srivastava, Head...