Governor inaugurates Gurukul Phase-II

19/10/2017
KATRA, Oct 18: To provide residential accommodation to the students pursuing Shastri Course and their teachers, the Acharyas, Governor N. N. Vohra, Chairman Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, inaugurated Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul Phase-II at Charan Paduka, Katra. Dr. S. S. Bloeria, Dr. Ashok Bhan, Mr. H. L. Maini, Mr. Justice (Retd) Permod Kohli and Maj. Gen. (Retd) Shiv Kumar Sharma, Board Members; Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Shrine Board; Mr. Prasanna Ramas wa...

Kavinder for providing better road connectivity in rural areas

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: Emphasizing on better road connectivity in rural areas, Speaker Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today said that Government is making concerted efforts towards meeting this objective. “Government has laid full focus on development of infrastructure and provide better civic amenities to the people in rural areas with special focus on improving road connectivity" he said after launching macada mization work of 500 mtr road here at Khwas Khan Village. The work...

Dr Jitendra inaugurates newly constructed Bhini Bridge

19/10/2017
KATHUA, Oct 18: Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that time has come to gear up men and machinery for accelerating the pace of development in the Jammu and Kashmir and enable the people to reap maximum benefit from series of projects taken up in the state. Jitendar Singh was addressing a public gathering after inaugurating newly constructed Bhini Bridge at Billawar of Kathua district executed by BRO under Project Sampark. The bridge ...

Zulfkar for timely payment of commission, carriage charges to ration dealers

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Information Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today directed the FCS&CA department to ensure timely payment of commission and carriage charges to the ration dealers. The Minister was speaking at an open interactive session, 'Mahapanchayat' organized by the department at Food Store, Nagrota to listen to the grievances of the ration dealers. MLA, Marh Sukhnandan Choudhary, MLA, Jammu East Rajesh Gupta, MLC Ramesh Arora were al...

Role of media crucial: VC JU

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: Acknowledging the crucial role of the media, fourth pillar of democracy, in bringing out facts, Vice Chancellor University of Jammu Prof R. D Sharma has hoped that media fraternity would adhere to journalistic ethics by verifying facts for the sake of objectivity. “Ahead of filing any story or report, we hope media to verify the facts by taking all the versions into consideration before arriving at any conclusion", Prof Sharma said while interacting with media persons, adding th...

Chairman J&K Bank meets Governor

19/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Mr. Parvez Ahmed, Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Bank, called on Governor N.N. Vohra, at the Raj Bhavan here today. Mr. Ahmed apprised the Governor about the steps initiated by the Bank in the past year for expanding its services and increasing its infrastructure, particularly for promoting digital economy. Governor discussed with Chairman the need for the Bank to provide targeted financial support to identified segments of the State's economy especially under the Pradhan Mantri ...

Naeem visits JKPSC headquarters, reviews its needs

19/10/2017
Srinagar, Oct 18: Promising all possible help to address the infrastructural problems of Jammu Kashmir Public Service Commission, Minister for Public Works Naeem Akhtar today directed the officials to retrofit the three unused buildings of Sericulture department to be converted into examination halls of JKPSC. The Minister visited the JKPSC office today to review various developmental works of the commission. He was accompanied by JKPSC chairman, CE R&B, officials of ERA, Sericulture and other...

Police arrests 4 Gamblers

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: Gangyal police conducted a raid in a Plot in Sehora area and arrested 04 Gamblers along with stake money of Rs. 27,150/- and packets of playing card. They were identified as Suresh Kumar caste Ramdasia S/o Romesh Kumar R/o Gangyal Jatinder Kumar @ Sonu S/o Romesh Kumar Caste Ramdasia R/o Langotain Miran Sahib, Rakesh Kumar S/o Garu Ram caste Ramdasia R/o Sehora and Jagdish Raj S/o Tej Ram R/o Gangyal. Police has booked all the gamblers under the relevance section of law & produce...

IMS organizes cultural event “TEJASVI”

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: A cultural event "Tejasvi" was organized at the Institute of Management Sciences (IMS), Jammu today the 18th of October, 2017 on the occasion of Diwali festival. The cultural celebrations included main events like artistic application of cosmetic paint to a person's face, tattoo making, rangoli competition, and other group dance by the students. There were other events which added charm and grace to the occasion like "fusion sweets" an activity to prepare nutritious dish by the s...

Governor for developing Nursing College as a front rank institution in nursing and research

19/10/2017
KAKRYAL, Oct 18: The Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony of the 2nd batch of B. Sc. Nursing students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College of Nursing (SMVDCoN), Kakryal, and the Annual Day function of this College was held here today. Governor N. N. Vohra, Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, was the Chief Guest. Mr. H. L. Maini, Mr. Justice (Retd) Permod Kohli and Maj. Gen. (Retd) Shiv Kumar Sharma, Board Members; Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Vice Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Universi...

Steps afoot to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Basohli: Lal Singh

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh today said that government has initiated several projects to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Basholi. He said that Rs 2 crore has been earmarked for construction of Primary Health Centre at Sananghat Basohli and the vital facility would be soon dedicated to people of the area. The Minister was addressing a large gathering after listening the problems of the people of Sananghat and its adjoining areas, here...

JKPS celebrates Diwali with gaiety and fervour

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: JK Public School, Kunjwani celebrated Diwali the 'festival of lights' that enlightens the hearts and brings joy to every heart with gaiety and fervor. Students of the Junior Wing participated with tremendous zeal in various activities to commemorate the Diwali Festival. A special assembly was organized to mark this occasion. The stage was decorated with ribbons, flowers, sparkles, beads, stars, glitters and the items prepared by students i.e. different types of candles, diyas, ...

Governor greets people on Diwali

19/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Governor N. N. Vohra has extended warm greetings to the people on Diwali, the festival of lights, and hoped that this auspicious occasion would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State. In his message of greetings, Governor observed that this festival symbolizes the triumph of truth and righteousness over falsehood and of good over evil and highlights the ethos and high values of the country's civilization history. Governor hoped that the festival would ...

BJP celebrates “Diwali” with religious fervour

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: BJP State Unit led by its State President & MLA, Sat Sharma along with MP Lok Sabha, Jugal Kishore Sharma & State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, celebrated Deepawali with full zeal and religious fervour amongst the lightning of earthen lamps, Pooja and enchanting of devotional songs, while all the leaders and activists of party wished each other and prayed to Goddess Durga and God Ganesh for the peace, prosperity and progress of the State & Nation in an impressive function ...

Deepawali celebrated at Tawi Technical Campus

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: Deepawali festivities were organized at Tawi Technical Campus Shah purkandi. Er. Vidhi S. Singh, Chairman, Er. Renu Bangroo, Managing Director, Col. Hari Singh, Adm. officer, Prof. B. R. Moza, Chief warden hostels Dr. Lakhwinder Pal Singh, Director, Tawi Engineering College, Dr. Deepak Sharma, Principal, Tawi College, Er. Pooja Kapoor, Dean Academics, Tawi Polytechnic, Staff and the students were present on the eve of this auspicious occasion of Deepawali celebrations. Er. Vidhi...

JKPS celebrates Diwali with gaiety and fervour

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: JK Public School, Kunjwani celebrated Diwali the 'festival of lights' that enlightens the hearts and brings joy to every heart with gaiety and fervor. Students of the Junior Wing participated with tremendous zeal in various activities to commemorate the Diwali Festival. A special assembly was organized to mark this occasion. The stage was decorated with ribbons, flowers, sparkles, beads, stars, glitters and the items prepared by students i.e. different types of candles, diyas, ...

IGP Jammu greets people on Deepawali

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: Dr. S. D. Singh -IPS Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, has felicitated all citizens of Jammu Province, Police personnel and their families on the eve of Deepawali. In his message Dr. Singh said that Deepawali symbolises the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness, of truth over untruth. "May the noble ideals of the festival prevail and usher in peace, prosperity and happiness in our lives". He further said that the festival reminds us to share our joys with des...

Saroori greets people on Diwali

18/10/2017
KISHTWAR, Oct 18: Senior PCC leader and MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori today extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. In a message, Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said the festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and truth over falsehood. It underscores high values and the ethos of India's great civilization. He said the feelings of warmth, love and joys which mark the celebrating of the festival adds colour to our composite heritage ...

Dy CM greets people on Diwali

18/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today greeted people on the occasion of Diwali. In his message, Dr Singh appealed the people to use the auspicious day of festival of light to brighten the lives of others by celebrating the occasion together and in an atmosphere of amity. "Diwali is a time for festivity and happiness for all. It is an occasion to share our joy with those who are in need", he said. Dr Singh also expressed hope that the festival of lights this year will ...

Zulfkar greets people on Diwali

18/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Information Department Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today extended warm greetings to the people on Diwali, the festival of lights. The Minister hoped the auspicious occasion would bring peace, progress and prosperity in the State. In his greeting message, Zulfkar Ali said the festival symbolizes the triumph of truth and righteousness over falsehood and of good over evil. He said the festival highlights ethos and hig...

CM greets people on Diwali

18/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has greeted people of the State on the occasion of Diwali. In her message of greetings, the Chief Minister hoped the Festival of Lights, as Diwali is popularly called, would bring everlasting happiness and peace to the people of the State. She said Jammu & Kashmir is proud that its residents celebrate the festivals of every religion and community with equal joy. Mehbooba Mufti has prayed for prosperity and well of people on the occasion.

Farooq, Omar greet people on Diwali

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Working President Mr. Omar Abdullah have greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, hoping the festival will be celebrated with traditional harmony, enthusiasm and brotherhood. In a message, Dr Farooq Abdullah wished prosperity to the State and happiness to its people. He highlighted the spirit of celebrating festivals in an atmosphere of amity and brotherhood and called for strengthening th...

Heliotrope budding Stars conduct “The Dude and Diva contest”

19/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 18: Heliotrope Budding Star, Playway cum crèche Karan Bagh Jammu conducted "The Due and Diva" contest today. Children of the institution participated with impressive outfits and stylish expressions. Under Junior wing Divgun Singh and Riyanshika Kour won the Dude and Diva titles whereas Sehajdeep Singh and Gazalpreet Kour were selected as Dude and Diva from senior wing. From Playway, nursery and Pre-nursery Aarav and Lakshita were selected Mr & Miss Heliotrope, Sayansh and Gurman as ...

DIG Jammu holds darbar of officers at Samba

19/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 18: Rafiq-Ul-Hassan, IPS DIG JSK Range held an introductory meeting with Police officers/officials at DPO Samba in order to have an overview of functioning of field formations. DIG briefed all the officers/officials about his bent of mind and imparted necessary directions with regard to performance of their duty. Samba police will launch a drive against drug peddler, gambler and manufacturer of illicit liquor. All the SHOs have been directed to intensify patrolling/naka checking in v...

Bali discusses preparations for commissioning of Govt Ayurvedic Medical College

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: Minister for Health and Medical Education Bali Bhagat today chaired a meeting of senior functionaries of the department to discuss the preparations in connection with inauguration of Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Jammu. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Director ISM Kabir Dar, Principal, Govt Medical College Jammu Sunanda Raina, Director Health Services Gurjeet Singh, Mission Director Dr Mohan Singh, Medical Superintendent Gove rnment Ayurved...

Farmers’ welfare among Govt’s top priorities: Dy CM

19/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 18: Asserting that welfare of farmers was among top priorities of the government, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today said it has taken series of path-breaking measures for their benefit. "Setting up paddy procurement centres in the far-flung areas of the state is one among many initiatives taken by the government for the welfare of farming community", Dr Singh said. The Deputy CM was addressing a gathering of farmers during an interactive session cum Diwali Milan hosted b...

Rich heritage, historic temples make Jammu a great destination: Priya

19/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 18: Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Department of Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks Priya Sethi today said that it's the rich heritage, culture and several historic Temples that make Jammu a great destination. Jammu offers domestic tourists, foreigners and pilgrims varied destinations which makes us proud of being from this land. Priya Sethi was speaking at a function organised on the occassion of annual Bhandara at Pracheen Hanuman Temple ...

Soz calls on Governor

19/10/2017
SRINAGAR Oct 18: Prof. Saif-ud-Din Soz, senior Congress leader and former Member of Parliament and Union Minister, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Prof. Soz discussed with Governor issues relating to moving ahead on all fronts, besides providing clean governance and promoting public welfare. Governor stressed the crucial importance of normalcy being urgently restored in the State and urged Prof. Soz to sustain his initiatives in this regard.

Chib inaugurates 6 paddy procurement centres at Kathua

19/10/2017
KATHUA, Oct 18: Vice Chairman, Kissan Advisory Board, Daljeet Singh Chib today said that the state government was keen to enable the farmers to get due value of their produce and for this it has increased the number of procurement centres to facilitate the stakeholders. He was speaking after inaugurating a Paddy Procurement Centre at Palli, Kathua, here today. During his visit, Vice-Chairman inaugurated six Paddy Procurement Centers at Bhajwal, Palli, Nagri, Chann-Arorian, Airwan and Sanji ...

Constitute Special Task Force to deal development deficit in Chenab Valley: Tak

19/10/2017
KISHTWAR, Oct 28: Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Firdous Tak has demanded immediate constitution of Special Task Force to deal with development deficit of far-off and remote areas of Chenab Valley. The PDP leader also favoured the outcome-based approach for the development of remote and far-off places of Chenab Valley and said it is high on his agenda to see every nook and corner getting its due share in terms of development and progress. H...

Bukhari for insulating academics from politics

19/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Appealing for insulating education from politics, Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said that disturbing academics for serving political interests will lead the society into the perpetual darkness and threaten future of students. He appealed the leadership across the political spectrum to spare education from politics. "The precious time of students should not be wasted by involving them in any political activities. It is the time when students should ...

ATG presents Hindi play “Ek Tuti Hui Kursi”

19/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 18: In young directors' series, Amateur Theatre Group (ATG) today showcased another scintillating play "Ek Tuti Hui Kursi" written by Ismail Choonara, translated in Hindi by Uma Jhunjhunwala under the direction of young director, Sandeep Verma at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. Sandeep Verma tailored it in such a modern-day manner that made the audience spell bound right through the whole play. It was a theatrical delight for the audience present in the auditorium who meticulously enjoyed th...

CRPF reviews security arrangements

19/10/2017
Jammu: Oct 18: A security review meeting was held on 18.10.17 at Banihal and Kishtwar to assess the security arrangement. S N Shrivastava IPS, Special DG J&K Zone CRPF presided over the meeting which was attended by CRPF officials and officers of other sister agencies viz. Army, JK Police and Intelligence agencies. During the meeting, Shrivastava briefed the officials about the prevailing security scenario in the region and challenges impending before the Forces in the backdrop of Darbar ...

Stolen mobile recovered

19/10/2017
JAMMU: On 17.08.2016, one lady namely Harjeet Kour W/O Sat Pal Singh R/O Sunderpur, R. S. Pura lodged a missing report of his mobile phone make Samsung Model J1 at P/S R.S Pura which she lost when she visited school of her child. With the strenuous efforts of District Police Jammu, today the said mobile was traced out. R.C Kotwal, SP Hqrs. Jammu handed over the said Mobile phone to the real owner (Harjeet Kour W/O Sat Pal Singh R/O Sunder Pura, R.S Pura). The owner of the mobile phone appr...

Thakur releases poster of film ‘Gulab Gatha’

19/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 18: Director Natrang, Balwant Thakur released the Poster of the film 'Gulab Gatha' here today at Natrang Studio Theatre Jammu before the media. The film Gulab Gatha, based on the life of Maharaja Gulab Singh is being released on Saturday 21st of October, 2017 at Abhinav Theatre Jammu on the occasion of 225th birth anniversary celebrations of Maharaja Gulab Singh. Former Union Minister and Sadar-e-Riyasat, Dr. Karan Singh will be the Chief Guest on the occasion. Giving details abou...

Caddies golf tournament held at Gulmarg

19/10/2017
GULMARG, Oct 18: The Department of Tourism Kashmir in collaboration with Gulmarg Development Authority Wednesday organised day-long caddies golf tournament at picturesque Gulmarg Golf Course. Thirty-five caddies from Gulmarg participated in the tournament which was teed off in presence of Deputy Director Tourism, Riyaz Beigh and Assistant Director Tourism Gulmarg, Dr. Ilyas Ahmad. The aim of tournament was to project Gulmarg as the prime golfing destination in Kashmir Valley. Later, CEO Gulm...

Rana concerned over injuries to civilian in Pak shelling

19/10/2017
Mendhar, Oct 18: Expressing concern over injuries to civilians in cross LoC shelling in Poonch, Senior National Conference leader and MLA Mendhar Javed Rana on Tuesday condemned Government for constructed bunkers for the civilian population in the village along Line of Control in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district. In a statement, Rana expressed grief over injuries to eight civilian in cross LoC shelling and damage to five vehicles in Mendhar, Balakote and Manjakote sectors of twin district Poo...

NC condemns killing of PDP worker

19/10/2017
Srinagar, Oct 18: National Conference Wednesday condemned the brutal killing of a former Sarpanch and PDP worker Mohammad Ramzan Sheikh of Imambara Shopian. Expressing condolences with the bereaved family party Chief Spokesperson Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi said, "National Conference stands in solidarity with the family of the slain Sarpanch in this moment of inconsolable grief. Mohammad Ramzan Sheikh was a common unarmed Kashmiri. His killing brings back the memories of hundreds of brutal murde...

Prof. Sucha delivers extension lecture at CUK

19/10/2017
Srinagar, Oct 18: Former Director General, Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Chandigarh, and renowned Economist, Prof. Sucha Singh Gill, delivered an extension lecture on "Slowdown in Economic Growth" in the Department of Economics, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) here today. Prof S.S Gill highlighted the importance of skilled human capital in the process of growth. He opined that Gross Capital Formation (GCF) has been declining over the time. After 2013-14 to...

Tarigami chairs Environment Committee meeting

19/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 18: A meeting of the Committee on Environment of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami to review the Dal-Nagin Lake conservation, management and rehabilitation plan. Legislators Moham mad Baqir Rizvi, Choudhary Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, Mohammad Abass Wani, Abdul Rahim Rather, Anjum Fazili were present in the meeting. Threadbare discussions were held on the deteriorating condition of the lakes, illegal encr...

Hanjura meets Spanish agriculture officials

19/10/2017
ALBSCETE, Oct 18: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today met with Spanish Agriculture officials here and sought their technical assistance and cooperation in the promotion of Kashmiri saffron at International level. The Agriculture Minister was accompanied by Principal Secretary Agriculture Production, Sandeep Kumar Naik, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Altaf Aijaz Andrabi, and Chief Scientist, Dr F A Nehvi. During their meeting with Spanish Agriculture officials, Hanjura brie...

Govt making scientific interventions to bring Ladakh on Horticulture map: Basharat

19/10/2017
KARGIL, Oct 18: Underlining the need for adopting innovative and scientific measures to boost the horticulture produce, Minister for Horticulture Syed Basharat Bukhari today said the Government is keen to bring the Ladakh on the horticulture map of the State. The Minister said this during his visit to Fruit Mandi Complex at Kurbathang to take stock of ongoing work, the Minister was informed by the Horticulture Department officials that the Mandi is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs...

Governor chairs 175th State Managing Committee meeting of Indian Red Cross Society

18/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Governor N. N. Vohra, President, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), J&K, chaired the 175th meeting of State Managing Committee (SMC) of IRCS, J&K, Branch here at the Raj Bhavan. Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, Chief Minister, Vice President of the IRCS participated in the meeting. Governor Vohra reviewed the activities carried out by the Society during the last six months and re-iterated the importance of increasing First-Aid Training programmes on a large scale, particularly in areas alon...

Govt committed to ensure holistic development of Gandhi Nagar constituency

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Kavinder Gupta today said that several steps have been taken for the holistic development of Gandhi Nagar constituency and ensure better amenities to the people . The Speaker said this during his tour to Bathindi and Bermini to take stock of the developmental scenario and public issues. He listened to the grievances of the people related to water supply, power supply, road connectivity, healthcare, sanitation and education. The Sp...

Zulfkar reviews stock supply position of Kerosene

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Information, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today chaired a meeting of officers to discuss measures for further streamlining of Kerosene supply and its rationalized distribution. While reviewing the procedure and distribution mechanism, he called for Aadhaar based transaction while making allocations to the stockiest and retailers. He said information of stockists /retailers about allocation/bank accounts and other details shall be...

Knowledge Initiative in Education: Mattoo pitches for industry-oriented courses

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: Advisor to Chief Minister, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo today pitched for introduction of industry oriented courses at various levels to increase employability of educated unemployed youth in the industrial sector. Prof. Mattoo was speaking at an interactive session of Industrialists and student union representatives convened as part of the state government's initiative to broad base the scope of education to bridge critical gaps in qualification and employability. In this regard, govt ...

Awareness prog under SVEEP campaign organised at GDC Sunderbani

18/10/2017
RAJOURI, Oct 17: Under the supervision of District Election Officer, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary a Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) awareness programme was organized today at Government Degree College, Sunderbani. The programme was organized as a part of ongoing Special Summary Revision of electoral roll being organized under Election Commission of India's SVEEP campaign to create awareness among young voters to enrol as voters w.e.f. 1-1-2018 as qualifying date...

Nanda asks Lambardars, Chowkidars to take welfare schemes to grassroots level

18/10/2017
REASI, Oct 17: Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda impressed upon Lambardars and Chowkidars to play pivotal role in spreading awareness on welfare schemes of the state and center by taking them to each nook and corner of the district. The Minister was addressing huge gathering of people at Bharak here today. He said that Lambardars and Chowkidars have extensive outreach in their respective villages as they are closely connected with local people and can understand them in bet...

Governor inaugurates Boys Hostel at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

18/10/2017
KATRA, Oct 17: To meet the fast growing requirements of residential accommodation for the increasing number of students every year, Governor N. N. Vohra, Chancellor of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, inaugurated two new blocks of Basohli Boys Hostel. These 5-storey Hostel Blocks, with a built up area of 1,44,000 sft, have been constructed by the University Engineering Wing at an estimated cost of Rs. 25.50 crore. The two Blocks have accommodation for 396 students and will augment the accomm...

Zulfkar reviews status of WSSs in Rajouri

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Information, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali convened a meeting with engineers of PHE department and reviewed the status of various water supply schemes being executed in Rajouri district. The meeting was attended by MLC Nowshera Surinder Choudhary besides Deputy Commissi oner, Rajouri Dr Shahid Iqbal, Chief Engineer PHE Ashok Gandotra and other engineers of PHE department. Expressing anguish over the slow pace of work on various Wat...

Lal Singh inaugurates building of GDC Mahanpur

18/10/2017
KATHUA, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir possesses unique and incredible natural wealth and cultural heritage, besides has huge potential for growth of various tourism sectors, including wellness, heritage, cultural, spiritual, wildlife, adventure and sports tourism. This was stated by Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology Choudhary Lal Singh while visiting the ancient fort at Hiranagar of Kathua district, which is also known as Jasmergarh Fort. Underlining that the tourism industry can con...

Joint teams of LMD, FCS&CA launches market checking

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, joint market checking has been started by Legal Metrology and FCS&CA Departments. The checking being conducted in view of festivals during which various squads of 21 officials of Asstt. Controller Food, Legal Metrology, A.D FCS&CA are conducting market checking. The squads conducted extensive checking of areas including Satwari/ Karan bagh/ Chatha/ Nanak Nagar/ Gandhi Nagar/ Channi Himmat/ Bishnah/ Gangyal/ Old Ci...

City Police, Jammu conducted surprise checking of markets

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: On the eve of Dhanteras and upcoming Diwali festival, in-charge SSP Jammu Dr. Vinod Kumar, IPS today conducted a surprise checking of various markets in Jammu City. He impressed upon shop-keepers to follow the directions of the administration in letter and spirit and ensure that no encroachment should be there which can hinder the movement of general public and cause inconvenience besides traffic jam. He along with a team of officers comprising Varun Jandial-KPS, SDPO City Nor...

Slathia pays tribute to Hav Tara Chand Lakotra on 14th Shaheedi Diwas

18/10/2017
VIJAYPUR, Oct 17: Former Minister and National Conference Sr State Vice President Mr Surjeet Singh Slathia on Tuesday paid glowing tribute to martyrs, who stood firm in the defense of nation in challenging situations. “We salute the valour of brave jawans, who laid down their lives while defending the nation”, Mr Slathia said while leading people in paying homage to Shaheed Hav. Tara Chand Lakotra at a function held at Village Khod Slarian (Nandpur) Samba this morning. Martyr Lakotra sacrific...

Bali visits dengue patients in SMGS, reviews facilities

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat today visited SMGS Hospital to review the preparedness to prevent and control spread of dengue besides taking stock of the facilities being provided to patients. To fight this vector-borne disease, the Minister asked the health department to step up prevention efforts and asked the concerned officers to launch information campaigns to raise awareness among people on prevention and control of this disease. The Minister also dire...

White Button Mushroom Cultivation-A significant intervention for Doubling Farmers Income

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: Department of Agriculture Jammu organized a seven days Practical Training Programme on Cultivation of White Button Mushroom for the agri-enterpreneurs of Jammu Division at Mushroom Demonstration-cum- Training Centre (MDTC), Directorate of Agriculture, Talab Tillo, Jammu which concluded here today. On the concluding day today, the Director Agriculture Jammu Sh Hari Krishan Razdan advised the agri-enterprenurs to shift from the traditional cropping system to diversified and marke...

IGP Jammu promoted 130 ASI’s to SI’s and 770 constables to SGCT rank

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: Extending Greetings on the occasion of Dhanteras and forthcoming festival of Deepawali to All Ranks of J&K Police, IGP, Jammu Zone, Jammu, Dr. S. D. Singh, IPS today issued formal promotion order in respect of 130 ASI’s and 770 Constables promoting them to the rank of Sub-Inspector's and Sgct’s respectively. This is the (sixth) 6th DPC under the Chairman ship of Zonal IGP, Jammu, wherein 2658 officials in different ranks have already been promoted. The following officers namely ...

Holistic development of Nagrota constituency a mission: Rana

18/10/2017
NAGROTA, Oct 17: Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Tuesday said that holistic development of Nagrota Assembly Constituency is his mission and pledged to take it forward with same zeal, notwithstanding constraints. “As representative the Nagrota Constituency, I will continue to knock every door to have best for the people within given resources", Mr Rana said while taking stock of the macadimization of roads in Dhok Waziran this afternoon. The MLA announced Rs 4 lakhs for women b...

Integration of art in education encourages student’s creativity: Priya

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Depart ment of Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks, Priya Sethi today called for making dedicated efforts for promotion of culture of the state through various art forms. This was stated by the Minister during Divisional Level Kala Utsav 2017 organised by Directorate of School Education Jammu under RMSA here today. The competition was held in various performing arts including Music, Theatre, Dance and Visual...

Haq lays foundation of Steel Girder Bridge at Khadanyar Baramulla

18/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Full infilling the long pending demand of the people of Khadanyar Baramulla, Minister for Rural Development , Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice Abdul Haq Khan on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of Steel Girder Bridge on Loori Nallah in Baramulla district. The Minister was accompanied by MLA Baramulla Javaid Hassan Baig. The bridge will be constructed at the cost of Rs 56 lakh and will be completed by the end of March next year. Speaking on the occasion minister directed the ...

World Food Day celebrated at SKUAST-Jammu

18/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 17: SKUAST-Jammu celebrated world food day on 16th of October, 2017 in the Conference Hall, Chatha wherein faculty members and students of Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences and Basic Sciences were present. At the outset, Dean, faculty of Agriculture, Dr. D.P.Abrol welcomed Director Research, Dr. J.P.Sharma, Dr. MMS Zama, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Dr. V.K.Razdan, Incharge Librarian and faculty members and students light on celebration of importance of day was thrown. Dir...

DIPR to build depository of newspaper archives for research, reference

18/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) is in the process of establishing a spacious Library-cum-Reading Room with Reference facility at the Media Complex, Srinagar. According to Director Information, Mr Muneer-ul-Islam, the Library will not only serve as a depository of current newspapers and magazines but will also house the archives of various publications from the State. The facility will serve as a knowledge bank for journalists, students, scholars and r...

CM’s public outreach, follow up

17/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: Taking a strong note of the reports of non-availability of specialist doctors in the far flung and rural areas, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today sought a status report within a week's time from the concerned Department and posting of requisite staff at the places where they are needed the most. The Chief Minister gave these directions during a meeting to strengthen the availability of doctors and medical facilities in rural and far flung areas following her feedback from ...

Northeast emerging as new ‘StartUp’ destination: Dr Jitendra

17/10/2017
NEW DELHI, Oct 16: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Develop ment of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has said that the Northeast is fast emerging as the new "StartUp" destination for youngsters from all over India. Addressing the two-day National Convention on "Transforming North east India" here yesterday, Dr Jitendra Singh said, with the improvement in connectivity and tra...

Dy CM chairs DDB Samba meeting

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, chaired a review meeting of District Develop ment Board Samba, here today. Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash, MP Shamsher Singh Manhas, Vice-Chairman, State Board for Development of Scheduled Castes, Bushan Lal Dogra; Vice Chairman, State Advisory Board for Welfare and Development of OBCs, Rashpaul Verma, Vice-Chairman State Advisory Board for Develo pment of Kissans, Daljit Singh Chib, Chairperson State Social Welfare B...

Candidates for post of Munsiff/ Civil Judge asked to submit testimonials

17/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: Candidates who have been recommended for appointment against the posts of Munsiff/ Civil Judge (Junior Division) by Public Service Commi ssion have been asked to furnish their testimonials and the verification form on the prescribed proforma so that the matter is taken up with the concerned agencies before issuing formal orders for the appointment.

Ensure sugar distribution before Diwali: Zulfkar to officers

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Information, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali, today directed the officers of the department to distribute sugar among the beneficiaries before the festival of Diwali. The Minister issued these directions while inspecting Central Food Store near University of Jammu here. “The beneficiaries in Jammu province should get their sugar quota before the occasion of Deepawali," the Minister said, adding that the labourers working with the ...

15-day workshop on ‘Documentary Filmmaking’ concludes

17/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 3: Director Information and Public Relations, Muneer-ul-Islam today said the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) is diversifying its activities and has started organizing innovative and market-driven training programmes and workshops for the media professionals in J&K. Speaking during the valedictory and certificate distribution function of 15-day workshop on ‘Documentary Film making', the Director Information said the Department is receiving huge response from ...

APS Damana organizes alumni meet

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: Army Public School Damana organized Alumni Meet in the School campus with zeal & zest. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Brig Abhijit Chandra, SM, Chairman of the School. The programme was a part of the Silver Jubilee Year celebration of the School. Alumni meet was organized by the School to provide an opportunity to the School Alumni to come together once again and enjoy the event by going down the memory lane. The programme began by lighting of the lamp by Dr Renu Gupta, Pri...

Mahila Cong protests against protecting Jai Shah

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: To lodge protest against failure of the BJP led NDA Government at the Centre to take action against Jai Shah, son of the BJP president Amit Shah for his business deals, activists of Mahila Congress under the leadership of Pradesh Mahila Congress president Indu Pawar, Ex-MLA, today held a massive demonstration. Mahila Congress activists also protested against portraying former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi with pro-separatist leader Asiya Andrabi. Hundreds of activists of Mahila C...

Anti-Drugs awareness seminar held

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: In continuation to operation 'Paathshala' launched by Jammu Police to make every student aware about the drug abuse, an anti-drugs awareness seminar was organized in Govt. Hr. Sec. School Nagrota by SDPO Nagrota Yashbir Singh alongwith SHO P/S Nagrota Inspr. Bhushan Singh Manhas. Beside the students, the school staff was also present there. The students were made aware about the drugs and their harmful effects in the life. He advised the students tochannelize the energy in spor...

National level Art Exhibition concludes

17/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 16: National level Art Exhibition in the memory of Late (Smt.) Gobind Kaur, first Woman Contemporary Sculptor of J&K state, organized by Jammu and Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA, Jammu at Kala Kendra concluded today, A valedictory function was organized on this occasion. Dr. S D Singh, IGP, Jammu was the Chief Guest whereas Prof. Lalit Magotra, Convener Advisory Committee (Dogri), Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi and Jb. Sohail Kazmi, Editor, Taskeen (Urdu) were the guest of honou...

BJP gears up for Panchayat elections

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: In order to gear up vigour for forthcoming Panchayat elections in State of Jammu & Kashmir, State BJP unit led by State President & MLA, Sat Sharma chaired meeting of party MP, Ministers, MLCs, Vice-Chairpersons, MLAs, State Office Bearers, Dist rict Incharges and District Presidents to discuss and review strategy to ensure win-win situation. While addressing the meeting, Sat Sharma called upon party leaders to focus on every party program to extend reach of organization to ever...

Mehbooba felicitates people on urs of Hazrat Sheikh ul Aalam

17/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has felicitated people on the annual urs of Hazrat Sheikh ul Aalam Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali (RA) being observed today. In her message, the Chief Minister described Hazrat Sheikh-ul-Aalam as the fountainhead of spirituality, amity and brotherhood in the State. She said the revered saint preached eternal values of Islam through his famed poetry, which is held in high esteem by every citizen of the State. Mehbooba Mufti said the dire need of presen...

Power shutdown

17/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 16: In order to carry out various development works by M/S. IRCON under R-APDRP scheme, the power supply to MES, Kalu Chak, Birpur, Data Talab, Madana and Ratnu Chak fed from 33 KV Ratnu Chak feeder shall remain affected on October 17 from 8 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Nagbani, TV Tower and Machine Domana fed from 11 KV Machialana1, 2 and 3 feeders shall remain affected on October 17 and 21 from 10 am to 2 pm.

GMST exam held at Jagdambay Public School

17/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 16: During 4th phase of General Meritorious Scholarship Test 17-18 sholarship exam held at Jagdambay public school Bahu Fort. "Large number of students participated in the test”. Examination Head NILM Jammu Vishal Sharma said, he further that this scholarship test is going to help meritorious students in studies as they will get scholarship. Thakur K D Kurhan, Chairman, NILM said that their NGO will provide scholarschip of Rs.6,000/- to topper of GMST 16-17 and Rs 2500/- wil...

Rotary Club holds mega winter clothes distribution camp

17/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 16: Rotary Club of Jammu City organised a Mega Winter Clothes Distribution Camp here today for distribution of warm clothes among migrant labourers at the Labourer Hutments near Marble Market, Trikuta Nagar Extension and Gangyal Industrial Estate. The clothes had been brought in by all the members of the Club and included clothes for men, women and children. Warm blankets were also distributed among the residents of the hutments of migrant labourers. Dr. Sahul Lerra, Dr. Nidhi Khaj...

SSP Railways inaugurates newly constructed “Martyrs Memorial” at Katra

17/10/2017
Katra, Oct 16: SSP Railways Katra Shri Ranjit Singh Sambyal organised an impressive function at GRP Lines Katra by inaugurating the newly constructed "Martyrs Memorial" in the memory of those Police personnel who attained martyrdom while performing official duties. He further inaugurated "Recreation Hall" with modern facilities at GRP Lines Katra for the entertainment of Jawans. 1 he function W$S attended oy SDPO Railways Katra, SHO P/S GRP Katra and other officers/Jawans of GRP Katra. There...

World Food Day observed at SIPS

17/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 16: The fledgling scholars of SIPS observed World Food Day on 16 Oct 2017 during the assembly with a deliberation to spread the most crucial awareness of consuming edible hygienic food and shunning of wastage among all the young pupils. The performing team informed everyone the history & need to mark this occasion by UN. A skit was presented with a view to exhibit and teach all and sundry not to spoil the leftover food, rather we can offer those to people in real need in order to a...

JKPS organises ‘English Declamation Competition’

17/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 16: Decla mation Competition was organised by the Primary Wing of JK Public School, Kunjwani for classes I to V. The students were given different topics to present in their respective classes. The topics given to them were Our Earth, The Universe and Role of Television. The activity was organised to help students enhance their interpersonal, intrapersonal and linguistic skills. Students were given a platform to reflect their thoughts and ideas clearly. Through this activity they le...

Floral tributes paid to martyr students of 1966

17/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 16: Vowing to restore dignity and honour of the Dogra martyrs at any cost, JJSF and Team Jammu today jointly stated that unfinished agenda of the martyrs of 1966 students' agitation would be finished soon. To pay homage to the martyr students of 1966, four activists of JJSF including Sunil Chouhan, Sulaksh Kotwal, Ratesh Chowdhary and Hritik Verma formally sat on three day long fast at Shaheedi Sthal outside GGM Science College, today. While paying floral tributes to the student ma...

Fayaz elected President of the welfare union

17/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: The employees of Department of Information and Public Relations, J&K Government today held a first general body meeting for the welfare of the non-gazetted employees of the department. The meeting was convened to discuss various issues pertaining to the welfare of the non-gazetted employees of the department. The body unanimously decided to constitute welfare body for the department and in this regard Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Section Officer, Directorate of Information was elec...

Steps afoot to provide better surfaced roads in Gandhi Nagar: Kavinder

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: In order to fastrack the work for providing smooth and surfaced roads in Gandhi Nagar constituency, Speaker J&K Assembly and MLA Gandhi Nagar, Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the newly Macadamized road of Nai Basti Bazar work. He was accompanied by SDM South, Sonu Pargal, Executive Engineer, PWD(R&B), Rajan Mengi, AEE, PWD(R&B), Arvind Gupta, Baldev Billoria, Vinay Gupta, Harbans Chowdhary, Pawan Singh, Lokesh Kumar, Ramesh Kumar and other prominent citizens of the area. Stres...

Pathseekers International School celebrates Diwali

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: Diwali is a festival of lights and not crackers. That is what management, staff and volunteers of The Pathseekers International School, Ramgarhhave been attempting to convince students to celebrate Green Diwali. They are spreading the message among the students and their parents to shun crackers and take the festival as an opportunity to reconnect with family. The Pathseekers International School, Ramgarh motivated students to Say No To Crackers and also organised English Rhyme...

Nightingale preschool celebrates Diwali

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: Nightingale preschool today celebrated Diwali with great pomp and show in its school premises under the caption. "Ek tyohar dadi ma ke sath" Smt. chanchal Sethi Social Activist was the special guest. According to Mrs. Sonia jain principal of nightingale pre school. The main motive behind this celebration was to make our dear grand mothers to become a part of their family. An effort it to revive their hidden talent and make them feel special. Many fun filled activities were ...

Yudhvir releases Seems Mohan’s book on education

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi today said that India is focussing on education sector in a big way and ensuring that girls are provided with equal opportunities of education. He said girls' education is necessary for making the homes a happy place who in turn can brighten the future of their country by good upbringing of their children. Yudhvir Sethi was speaking after inaugurating a Book titled 'Education in Indian Perspective ' written by Seema Mohan, Principal Vimal Muni Co...

YCET organizes placement drive for Final Year Engineering students

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology organized a campus placement drive by WebAstral Infosystems for the students of Computer Science and I.T. Engineering of B.E 7th semester here on the campus. WebAstral Infosy stems is an IT based company which offers multiple profiles like web designing, android application development and internet marketing to the students. Finally 03 (three) students namely Monu Pandita and Vasundra Wazir from Computer Science & Engineering Depart...

Rana for road safety auditing, adequate transport in rural areas

17/10/2017
JAMMU Oct 16: National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Ranaon Monday expressed concern over alarming growth in road accidents, saying responsibility has to be fixed for poor regulation of traffic, rash and negligent driving besides scarce availability of transport in rural areas leading to over-loading, vulnerable to mishaps. "We cannot continue witnessing people perishing and getting injured on menacing roads due to poor regulation and many other factors", Mr Rana said while...

Bali pays surprise visit to G B Pant Hospital, takes stock of medicare facilities

17/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat today paid a surprise visit to G.B. Pant Hospital here and took stock of the Medicare and other related facilities available for the patients. The Minister took a round of wards, laboratory and other diagnostic units and received detailed feedback about the flow of patients, availability of medicines, manpower, status of diagnostic gadgets, sanitation, ambulatory service and parking facilities in the hospital. He also inter...

Kathak imbibed in Indian culture, needs patronage: Priya

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Department of Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks, Priya Sethi today said that Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dances that is performed all over the world. This dance form, she said has achieved such an excellence that its performers have made their name in the international arena. She said, Kathak derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha actually stands for "story" and Kathaka me...

Georgia wrestler Tedhu wins Sunail Kesari Dangal Title

17/10/2017
Katra, Oct 16: Wrestler Tedhu of Georgia clinched the "104th Annual Sunail (Akhnoor) kesari Vishal Dangal Title" by defeating Wrestler Abdul Gani of Mallerkotla in Punjab in a very tough fight that lasted for 20 minutes. The mega historic and famous one day wrestling event was organized by Sunail (Akhnoor) Dangal Committee in association with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association under the supervision of Sarpanch Surinder Singh, President J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association Shiv Kumar Shar...

Students of DPS wins gold in swimming championship

17/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 16: DPS Jammu students brought laurels for the school by winning Gold medals in under- 14 & 19 categories in Inter Provincial Swimming Championship organized by District Youth Services and Sports, J&K held at Jodhamal Public School, Jammu from 13th October to 14th October, 2017. Further, all the students have also been selected for National Championship to be held in the month of November. The details of the winners are as follows:- Boys Girls, Divyan Sharma (VIII-I)-Gold Medal, Un...

Delegation of J&K Wattan Parast Front meets Governor

17/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: A delegation of J&K Wattan Parast Front comprising Sh. Khalid Tufail, (President); Vikram Singh (Provincial Secretary); Peer Muzamil (Press and Publicity Secretary); Mohammad Younis (Central Zone President) and other Executive members of the organization, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation stressed the need for holding a meaningful and uninterrupted dialogue with all stakeholders for bringing about sustained peace and normalcy in the State, p...

Dr Prem Nath joins NC

17/10/2017
JAMMU Oct 16: A prominent social worker Dr Prem Nath of Dessa, Ramban district on Monday joined National Conference and pledged to work as a foot-soldier to take forward the mission of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah. "National Conference is the only party that stands for inclusiveness of the state and equal opportunities of progress and development of the three regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh", Dr Prem Nath said and expressed the hope that the present leadership under Dr Farooq ...

National Workshop on ‘Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’ commences at IASE

17/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: A week-long, National workshop on 'Skill Development and Entrepreneurship' today commenced at Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE), MA Road here. Around 40 participants from various universities of Jammu and Kashmir will participate in the workshop which is being sponsored by the Cluster University. The Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari who was the Chief Guest on the occasion praised the university authorities for organizing such workshop and ch...

JKSJA holds sensitization programme in Srinagar

16/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 15: In its endeavor to strengthen the Judicial, Adminis trative Institutions and improve necessary skills and efficiency of all stakeholders of Justice Delivery System, Jammu & Kashmir State Judicial Academy today organized One Day Sensitization Programme for District Judges, Assistant Controller Drugs and Drug Inspectors under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 at Moominabad, Srinagar. On the occasion, Director, J&K State Judicial Academy Abdul Rashid Malik welcomed Justice Hasnain Mas...

Dy CM inaugurates JKPWWA Diwali Mela

16/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 15: Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today inaugurated two-day Diwali Mela being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives Welfare Association (PWWA) here at Gulshan Ground. It for the first time Jammu and Kashmir Police have organized a Diwali Mela at such a grand scale. The aim of the event is to provide officers and their families the opportunity to socialize on such festivities. The Chairperson, Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives Welfare Association, Bharti Vaid, women member...

Coalition partners suffering from inherent contradictions, playing to galleries

16/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 15: Congress today held massive protest demonstration at Karan Bagh Chowk, Chatha Morh Jammu in which people from Gadigarh , Rohimorh , Bhour Camp and adjoining areas participated in large number and effigy of BJP was burnt over its surrender for the sake of power resulting in innumerable sufferings on account of providing decent supply of drinking water, power supply, repairing of roads, constructing lanes and drains and most importantly in controlling inflation making the life of ...

Natrang presents Urdu play ‘Intzaar’

16/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 15: This Sunday, Natrang presented a scintillating presentation of Urdu play 'Intzaar' in its weekly Sunday Theatre. This star studded performance featured Mohit Sharma of 'Koi Laut Ke Aya Hai' (Star Plus) fame in the lead role. The play has been very creatively written by legendry playwright Saadat Hasan Manto and brilliantly adapted and directed by Sumeet Sharma. The play carried a distinctive style and spontaneity which made its comic quotient very effective. For the audience, i...

Govt focused on JK’s holistic development: Speaker

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: Speaker Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today said that the Government was focused on development of every part of the state, particularly upgrading of basic amenities and raising socio-economic status of people. He was speaking at a public meeting organized to listen to the demands of residents of Meenia colony and review the status of development works being executed in the area. “Since people are ultimate beneficiaries of the government policies, our focu...

Rana for expeditious completion of post monsoon restoration works in Nagrota

16/10/2017
NAGROTA, Oct 15: Seeking coordinated effort in the execution of post-monsoon restoration works, National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Sunday said mobility and essential utility services like power and drinking water should get prioritized attention. “Monsoons have created havoc with road connectivity and potholes were posing grave threat to both commuters and pedestrians”, he said while launching mecada mization work in Waliabad, Chak Rakwala and Asrarabad in Nagrot...

Bali launches black-topping work

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: Maintaining the momentum of strengthening the road infrastructure in Raipur-Domana segment, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat launched the block-topping work at Panchayat Hakkal with an estimated cost of Rs. 1.04 crore near here today. The black-topping on 3-km road stretch was an outstanding demand of the locals that has been fulfilled after a long gap will benefit Panchayat Hakkal along with half a dozen villages connecting the area. Speaking on the occasi...

One arrested with 14 grams Heroin

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: In continuation to operation Sanjeevani, a special drive against drugs launched by Jammu Police, today Police party from P/S Janipur laid a naka at Muthi Morh and signaled one pedestrian for Police check but on seeing the Police he tried to escape from the spot but alert naka party chased and intercepted him. On his personal search, Police party recovered 14 grams heroin from his possession. In this regard case FIR No. 88/2017 under relevant sections of law has been registered at...

Poonch admin team visits forward areas, meets shelling affected families

16/10/2017
POONCH, Oct 15: A district administration team led by Deputy Commiss ioner Poonch, Tariq Ahmad Zargar, today visited shelling affected areas to take the stock of damages to property and assess the situation prevailing on the forward LoC areas of sub division Mendhar. The team of officers including SSP Rajiv Panday, SDM Mendhar, Rahul Yadav, and others, visited shelling village Sandhote met with Mohammad Nasib the father of three children injured in LoC shelling. The DC handed over Rupees ...

Rs 850 cr projects initiated in Darhal Constituency during past 30 months: Zulfkar

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: Terming Development as priority of State Government, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Information Department, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali has said that Rs 850 crore developmental projects have been started in Darhal Assembly Constituency in past 30 months while some more are in pipe line. Addressing various delegations of people of Darhal and Budhal here today, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali said that he is happy that for the first time in history Darhal Constituency has...

BJP SC Morcha conducts training workshop

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: In order to keep the Morcha activists updated with the development at political and organizational levels, BJP Anusuchit Jaati Morcha conducted one day training workshop under its State President & MLA Dr Davinder Kumar Manyal at party headquarter, Jammu. It was attended by Morcha State Office Bearers, District Office Bearers and Mandal Presidents. Sat Sharma in his address, spoke on the motive of the organizing training work shop at different levels. He said that such exercises...

Sham, Jugal inaugurate Rs 3.38 cr WSSs in Akhnoor

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary and Member Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma today laid foundation stone of Water Supply Scheme (WSS), Kangar in Akhnoor constituency. The WSS, with a capacity of 5,000 gallons per hour, has been taken up under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRD WP) and would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 2 crore. On its completion, the scheme will benefit approximately 2580 villagers living in Kangar and adjoinin...

Naeem visits Chrar-e-Sharief shrine

16/10/2017
BUDGAM, Oct 15: Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar, today directed the concerned to immediately start construction work on the Rs 12 crore drainage project surrounding the shrine of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali (RA) at Chrar-e-Sharief here. The Minister issued these instructions during his visit to the shrine, directing for immediate commencement of phase one of the project, from Kumar Mohalla to the shrine, to be executed at an estimated cost of Rs 4.5 crore. The Minister also directed for r...

120 new flats for move Employees in offing

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: To take on the spot review of preparations ahead of annual move of civil secretariat and other offices to winter capital, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Rohit Kansal, today visited different Estate department colonies and took stock of the arrangements being made for comfortable stay of the employees. He was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Dr. Mandeep Bhandari. Principal Secretary inspected the renovation, facelift and other repair works and directed the co...

Rana for focused attention towards employment, employability

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: Provincial President National Conference, Mr Devender Singh Rana on Sunday called for generating employment and ensuring employability, saying tackling these twin challenges alone can steer Jammu and Kashmir out of the burgeoning problem of unemployment. “The government has to be innovative and receptive to the latest trends of job market and design programmes accordingly to offset the challenge of unemployment", Mr Rana said while relaunching HP World Infotek at New Rehari, be...

Haq lays foundation of 17 km road in Kupwara

16/10/2017
KUPWARA, Oct 15: Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj Law and Justice on Sunday laid foundation stone of 17 kilometre Khumriyal-Shumriyal-Dooniwari-Surigam road at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore in Kupwara district. Fulfilling a long pending demand of about a dozen village dwellers, the Minister laid the foundation stone on Saturday at three locations including Khumriyal, Dooniwari and Surigam and the work will be started on these three locations with an aim to complete the work at...

SSS stages protest the sale of Chinese products

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: Shiv Shakti Sena, J&K staged a Protest demonstration today on 15th day of Oct, 2017 in front of Main Chowk, Near Saugat Showroom, Janipur, Jammu, against the illegal sale of Chinese products in the open market. Shiv Shakti Sena, J&K alongwith Party workers and general public in the Protest Demonstration raised slogans against the Chinese Prime Minister for his policies to sabotage the Indian Economy by floating illegally the Chines) Products in the Indian Market. Rakesh Gupta, ...

Thousand of Jammuties walked with Vishwakarma Shobha Yatra

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: On the eve of "Vishwakarma Pooja Celebrations" ,Pradesh Vishwakarma Shaba (PVS) J&K organised a huge Shobha Yatra in Jammu ,today on 15-10-2017 (Sunday) under the supervision of Shashi Verma, president of the Sabha. The Shobha Yatra was flagged off by Rashpal Verma, Vice chairman OBC advisory Board, (MOS); Kuldeep Raj Verma , former V.C OBC advisory Board , RL Chargotra , Vice President Akhil Bhartya Vishwakarma Maha sabha. A team headed by Ravi Vishwakarma from Madhya Pradesh, ...

Diwali Milan held at Brahmin Sabha

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks, Priya Sethi today laid emphasis on promoting equality amongst masses and said that celebrations of festivals like Diwali gives direction as well as strength to the society. She was speaking after inaugurating a simple yet impressive Diwali Milan event along with BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi here today. The event Diwali Milan and Bhajan Sandhya was organised by Dharmi...

JKUF appeals to observe Oct 22 as Black Day

16/10/2017
Jammu, 15 Oct: Jammu and Kashmir Unity Foundation will be observing Black Day on Oct 22, 2017 to remember the sacrifices of lakhs of Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir to defeat the invasion of the State spearheaded by Pakistan Army in 1947 erroneously described as Tribal Invasion. A Seminar titled "Pakistan's Military Invasion not Tribal Raid of Jammu and Kashmir will be organized on Oct 22. Addressing a press conference here today Ajaat Jamwal, president JKUF alongwith Advocate An...

Hunger strike by contractual lecturers enters 244th day

16/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 15: JAMMU: On the Completion of 244 days of rotational chain hunger strike of 10+2 cont. Lects. Nobody even tried to met the demands of them .244 days is a very longer period which covered cold winter session, hot humid climate and heavily pouring rains. All this was done only to disturb the patience of 10+2 cont. Lects. But anybody it couldn't disturb the will of the contractual lecturers. During such a long period of chain hunger strike the govt. deliberately not heard the contrac...

Day-long YNC Convention at Batote

16/10/2017
BATOTE Oct 15: Underscoring the important role of youth in the fast changing political scenario of Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference leaders on Sunday hoped young people to be catalyst of change in highly surcharged atmosphere of the state created by divisive and self-centric policies of the PDP-BJP coalition. "This can be possible only when youth come forward in a big way and help in changing the political discourse by forging unity and strengthening the bonds of amity", Youth National...

Congress seeks Regional Councils for Jammu

16/10/2017
Vijaypur, Oct 15: Seeking establishment of Regional Councils, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) general secretary and former Minister Manjit Singh on Sunday asked ruling BJP to clear its stand on regional council for all three regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. A huge public meeting was organized by the local Congress leader Ex-Caption Mohan Lal Sharma at village Kirpal Pur in Block Vijaypur. Speaking before the people, former minister Manjit Singh said that Congress had ...

DC Kishtwar visits Padder, listens to people’s issues

16/10/2017
KISHTWAR, Oct 15: District Development Commissioner Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana today called upon public to cooperate with the departments in removing bottlenecks hampering developmental works. He also warned that law shall take its own course against the persons involved in causing hindrances in the smooth execution of the works. He was speaking at a public meeting here at Gulabgarh (Padder) to get firsthand appraisal of the developmental scenario in the area and to have direct interaction with...

Education Deptt hands-over all terrain bicycles to meritorious students

16/10/2017
BANDIPORA, Oct 15: The Department of Education today organized a function in Bandipora in which all-terrain mountain bicycles were provided to 30 meritorious students of class 10th from 2016 annual regular batch of the district. The students who were provided the bicycles live at a distance of 2.5 or more kilometers from their existing educational institutions. Director School Education Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo, and District Development Commis sioner Bandipora, Sajad Hussain, handed over the bicy...

Sat inaugurates Ball Busters Cricket Champions Cup

16/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 15: To boost the sports activities amongst the youth across Jammu, BJP State President and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) inaugurated "Ball Busters Cricket Champions Cup" at Parade Ground. The tournament is being organized under the supervision of social activist Aditi Sharma and her team. A large number of people including local residents, political leaders, Government officials, players of cricket teams and a massive audience were present and also to mention that a number of 32 te...

Upgrading connectivity Govt’s top agenda: Ganga

16/10/2017
SAMBA, Oct 15: Minister for industries and commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga today reiterated that upgrading and expansion of surface connectivity was on top of government's development agenda as road connectivity is a key to overall development. Interacting with the people after launching blacktopping and other works at three places here, he said government has formulated a comprehensive plan for upgrading all roads as there is no alternate for development of an area. He called upon lo...

Army organises cycling expedition

16/10/2017
Udhampur, Oct 15:To spread the message of peace, solidarity, oneness and the indomitable spirit of the soldiers of Indian army, a 412 Kms long cycling expedition "Chenab Parikrama"was organised by the army. The expedition also aimed to inculcate spirit of adventure and spread awareness amongst the masses about the 'Olive Green'. The expedition team comprising of one Officer, one Junior Commissioned Officer and 10 Jawans was flagged in by the Commander 9 Sec Rastriya Rifles at Kishtwar on 15 O...

Three Jawans from Kargil conquered a Ladakh’s highest peak Stok Kangri in 9 days

16/10/2017
KARGIL, Oct 15: Amid to pay tribute to the Hazrat Imam Hussain a.s, Martyrs of Karbala and for the integrity of the nation, three Army Jawans from Kargil district have conquered Ladakh's highest peak Stok Kangri ((6121mtr) of Leh district. This peak is the second largest peak in Ladakh region after Nun Kun which is located near Parkachik village of Kargil district. The youths among them Sajjad Hussain from Thasgam Drass, Maznoor Hussain from Drass, Mustafa Hussain from Gongma Kargil have conqu...

Aryans College of Law organizes a seminar on Legal Education

16/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 15: Aryans College of Law, Chandigarh today organized a seminar on "Legal Education in India: Past, Present & Future" in PHD Chamber, Sector-31, A Chandigarh. S. Fatehdeep Singh, Hon'ble Justice, Punjab & Haryana High Court was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Dr. Anmol Rattan Sidhu, President, Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association; Advocate H.C Arora, Social Activist;S. Ravinder Singh Bassi, President, District Bar Association, Chandigarh; were the Guests of Honour while Dr. ...

Health Dept clarifies allegation of ‘undue charges’

16/10/2017
RAJOURI Oct 15: Medical Superintendent District Hospital Rajouri Dr Mehmood Hussain Bajjar today issued a clarification regarding the allegations of charging Rs 2700 by ambulance driver while shifting border shelling injured from the DH Rajouri to GMC&H Jammu. In a written communication, the girl was critically injured yesterday in cross border shelling in Mendhar and was rushed to District Hospital Rajouri and later shifted to GMC & H Jammu for further treatment. He said that for cases unde...

Ansari inaugurates photo exhibition by local photographer

16/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Imran Raza Ansari, today inaugurated a photo exhibition by local photographer Yasmin Hussain at Rajbagh here. The exhibition was called Hope Floats and the theme of the exhibition was Save Dal Lake. DC Srinagar, Syed Abid Rasheed, Director Information and Public Relations, Muneer-ul-Islam among others were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister while congratulating ...

Deepening her public outreach, Mehbooba convenes public redressal camp at Ramban

15/10/2017
RAMBAN, Oct 14: Further deepening her massive public outreach programme, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today visited Ramban to convene public grievances redressal camp in which scores of deputations and hundreds of people from the hilly and cut off areas of the district apprised her of their problems. The deputations came from the most hilly and far flung areas and raised issues like supply of drinking water, road connectivity, tourism development, upgradation of health and educational facili...

Governor administers Oath to State Information Commissioner

15/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 14: Mohammad Ashraf Mir was administered Oath of Office as Information Commissioner in the State Information Commission by Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. The Oath ceremony was attended by Haji Anayat Ali, Chairman Legislative Council; Abdul Haq Khan, Minister for Rural Develop ment and Panchayati Raj; Omar Abdullah, former CM and MLA Beerwah, and B.B. Vyas, Chief Secretary. Mir was accompanied by his wife and son.

Dy CM reviews Diwali arrangements

15/10/2017
KATHUA, Oct 14: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh today advised the officers to motivate people to associate the celebration of Diwali festival with cleanliness and sanitation campaign as this festival has special significance in people's lives. He said that students should be encouraged for this cause to make cleanliness and sanitation a regular part of their life. He also called for involving other stakeholders of the society in this drive until the desired target is achieved. The Depu...

POPSKs in all districts soon: Dr Jitendra

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: Union Minister of State in PMO and Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said the government is going to open Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in every district of the country. The Union Minister was addressing a gathering after inaugurating Passport Adalat cum Mela here at Passport Seva Kendra, Jammu. Giving credit to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for taking path-breaking initiative to establish POPSKs in the country, the Union Minister...

Deal the drug menace with iron hand: DIG Jammu

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: Rafiq Ul Hassan-IPS, DIG JSK Range Jammu in order to have overview of the working of field formations conducted introductory meeting today with the Officers /Officials of border belt falling under the zone of SP Headquarter Jammu at R.S. Pura. Mr. Hassan stressed upon the officer to work in a professional acumen and come up to the expectation of the general public and also deal politely and decently while on duty. He stressed upon all the SHO's and I/C Police Posts to address th...

Engineers’ delegation calls on FM

15/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 14: A delegation of All J&K Engineering Graduates Coordination Committee called on Minister for Finance, Employment & Labour, Dr Haseeb Drabu here today and apprised him of the issues confronting the engineering fraternity in the State. The delegation was led by Er Farooq Ahmed Ganie, President, J&K Civil Engineering Graduates Association and Er Firdous Ahad Bhat, President, J&K Mechanical Engineering Graduates Association. The delegation sought Finance Minister's intervention in ...

JKNPP protests glorification of separatists in J&K, torches effigy of ruling alliance

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: Accusing the BJP-PDP coalition of promoting the secessionists and pursuing separatist agenda in the state, a large number of JKNPP activists led by Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister and Yash Paul Kundal State President Young Panthers today organized a massive protest demonstration at Exhibition ground Jammu and torched the effigy of the ruling alliance. The protestors raising slogans sought the dismissal of the ruling coalition in the interest of security of ...

JKSJA organizes sensitization programme on FSS Act 2006

15/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 14: The Jammu & Kashmir State Judicial Academy (JKSJA) today organized a two-day sensitization programme on the Food Safety & Standards Act 2006 for Judicial Officers, Adjudicating Officers, Designated Officers under Food Safety Act, Food Inspectors. The sensitization programme, held at J&K State Judicial Academy at Mominabad here, has been organized as part of JKSJA's efforts to strengthen the judicial and administrative institutions and improve necessary skills and efficiency o...

Colour Spa Lounge Unisex Salon launches Platinum Bridal Make Up and cutting-edge hairdos

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: Colour Spa Lounge, one of the leading salons of Jammu, launched an exclusive platinum bridal makeup range and brand new hair looks at their salon in Gandhi Nagar on Saturday. The launch event was an affair to remember where amidst professionals, the clients offer good discounts on the makeup range were the new make up for the upcoming wedding season was introduced by the name of Platinum bridal makeup and a photo shoot demonstrating the same was the highlight of the launch. The...

Audi unleashes #A5 BratPack in India

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: Audi Jammu today announced the introduction of the #A5BratPack in India by launching the Audi A5 Sportback, the Audi A5 Cabriolet and the Audi S5 Sportback. The powerful and flowing silhouette makes the trio truly aesthetic with abundant space inside. Beneath their skin, notably impressive traits include a newly developed suspension, high-performance drives, innovative infotainment solutions, the Audi Virtual Cockpit and the Audi Smartphone Interface. The Audi A5 Sportback, the...

Govt committed to bring education at people’s doorstep: Mattoo

15/10/2017
NOUBRA, Oct 14: Advisor to Chief Minister, Professor Amitabh Mattoo today said that the Mehbooba Mufti led Government is committed to bring education at the doorstep of common man and various initiatives are already under implementation in this regard. Prof. Mattoo, who is chairman 'Knowledge Initiative' Committee, was addressing peoples from various walks of life at Deskit Nubra in Leh. The function was also attended by Additional Secretary Higher Education, prominent educationists, members o...

Lal Singh for creating awareness on importance of tree plantation

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh today inspected the plantation drive launched on national highway along Samba-Kathua stretch and its peripheral areas. He asked the forest functionaries to personally monitor the ongoing plantation drive and take good care of the saplings in their respective jurisdictions. The Minister asked the Social Forestry Department to launch massive campaign to spread awareness on the need and importance of plantation amon...

Sat visits GMC, Sarwal hospital

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: State BJP President & MLA, Sat Sharma, conducted tour of Bakshi Nagar and Sarwal Hospitals, Jammu falling in Jammu West constituency to take stock of the efficacy of treatment facilities available especially related to those suffering from Dengue, along with other administrative issues in the premises of the hospitals. Sat Sharma, while conducting tour of the hospital, sought the complete details of all the primary and secondary health facilities, especially those meant to count...

National level Art Exhibition opens at Kala Kendra

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: National level Art Exhibition was inaugurated by Jenab Zafar Iqbal Manhas, MLC & Vice-President, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Jammu in the Master Sansar Chand Baru Art Gallery at Kala Kendra, Jammu. The exhibition has been organized by Jammu & Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA), Jammu in the memory of Late Gobind Kaur, first Woman Contemporary Sculptor of J&K state. Dr. Arvinder Singh Amn, Secretary, Kala Kendra & Addl. Secy, J&K Academy of Art, N D Jamwal, an ...

JWCCL to hold women convention in Dec

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: A new hope has enlightened the minds of women of Jammu Women Credit Cooperative Limited with the assurances of Chief Minister Ms Mehbooba Mufti extending full help in converting the JWCCL units into a Women Bank. Addressing a press conference here today, Kailash Verma, chairperson JWCCL, told media persons that she had a meeting with Ms Mufti on Sept 20, 2017 in which she has assured that wherever her help is required for converting JWCCL units into a Women Bank, she is ready to ...

Rs 10500 fine charged from traffic violators

15/10/2017
REASI, Oct 14: A team of Motor vehicle Department today charged Rs 10500 fine from traffic violators during a surprise inspection in the main town areas. A team comprising ARTO Shammi Sharma MV Inspectors Vikas Srivats and Sunil Sharma along with district police conducted checking at Trintha, Thapa Chowk and Baradari areas of the town and compounded 63 vehicles for not wearing crash helmet and seat belt as also not possessing Pollution control certificate. The two wheeler riders and four w...

Anti-Corruption Cases: Govt to take action against hostile witnesses under perjury

15/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 14: Minister for Law and Justice, Abdul Haq on Saturday directed law officials to invoke perjury against officials or private parties who turn hostile during trial of cases thus affecting the deliverance of justice. The Minister said this while reviewing functioning of court cases pertaining to Vigilance Organization and Crime Branch. The meeting was attended by Advocate General Jahangir Iqbal Ganai, Secretary Law, Abdul Majid Bhat, Director Vigilance SJM Geelani, IG Crime, Alok ...

SRS appeals SC to lift ban on sale of firecrackers

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: Shri Ram Sena Jammu Kashmir has expressed dismay over the heavy loss suffered by the firecrackers business fraternity in Delhi- NCR due to abrupt ban on sale of crackers by Supreme Court of India just 12 days before the festival of Diwali, while all the stocks are maintained atleast 2 month before the festival. Sena appeals Supreme Court to implement ban from next year instead of this year in the interest of business community. Addressing a press conference here today, Shri Ram ...

Talent Hunt competition organized by TTC

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: A "Talent Hunt Competition" was held in Tawi Technical Campus, Shahpurkandi. This competition was organized by the Applied Science Department which is being taken care of by HOD Mr. Sandeep Sharma and Asst. H.O.D. Ms. SeemaYadav. The special presence of Director Dr. Lakhwinder Pal Singh, Administrative Officer Col.Hari Singh and Academic Dean Er. Pooja Kapoor enriched the quality of the show. Participation of newcomers in singing, dancing, skit and Shayari was a focus of attract...

Students of Stephens International Public School bring laurels

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: Jodhamal Public School organized 2nd Political Science Conference “The Polifest 2017”. The Polifest is an event specially formulated for the students to use it as a platform to hone up their debating skills and to deepen knowledge and understanding of one of the most powerful forces operating on people, communities and corporation today, namely government and politics around the world. Students from 12 reputed CBSE schools of Jammu participated in this competition with great inte...

Balbir asks handicapped people to avail welfare schemes

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: An awareness Camp was organized at Akhnoor on Saturday to create awareness about schemes implemented by J&K SC, ST & BC Development Corpor ation for economic empowerment of persons having physical disabilities. Balbir Ram Rattan, Vice Chairperson of the Corporation, asked the participants to avail maximum benefits of various schemes meant for the socio-economic uplfitment of the handicapped persons and those for SCs, STs, BCs, Notified National Minorities, Safai Karamcharis cate...

BLSKS presents dogri musical play “Sare Hath-Sara Bhavikh”

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: To celebrate Global Handwashing Day & promote the Traditional folk culture of J&K, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan performed it's 178th Saturday series dogri musical play "Sare Hath-Sara Bhavikh" today in collaboration with Sangam Tru Art Production & JK Bhoomi Human welfare society at it's office Compound Durga Bhawan Disco More Janipur Jammu on the theme of "Swatchh Bharat". The Musical play was written produced and directed by M.L.Dogra, former Regional Director, Song an...

Aircel Beat Media-XI CC by 50 runs

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: Aircel XI Jammu trounced Media -XI Cricket club by a margin of 50 runs in an Exhibition match played at Maulana Azad Stadium Jammu, After winning toss, Aircel XI Jammu team, led by skipper, Baldeep Singh elected to bat first and made 200 runs losing 3 wickets in 20 overs. Irshad made 104 of 48 balls and Anand Tripathi scored 56 of 25 balls to help Aircel XI mount 201 runs target on scoreboard in 20 over's on a slow batting track. For Media-XI CC side, Ranjeet Singh, and Sunil Ba...

Owaisi’s politics defaming Indian Muslims: Nizami

15/10/2017
NEWDELHI, Oct 14: Congress today slammed MIM Chief Asadudin Owaisi and Akbarudin Owaisi for defaming Indian Muslim by spreading hate & communalism. Salman Nizami, Congress Spokes person at a rally in Mewat Rajasthan said party leader's including Poet Imran Pratabgari's hard work & secular image robust messages to the youth have helped Congr ess's clean sweep in Nanded Maharashtra Civic polls. He said Congress is finally risen like a Phoenix from the ashes. People stood with INC & didn't fall f...

Kranti Dal holds meeting; discusses problems faced by Jammuities

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: A meeting of state Kranti Dal was held today under the presidentship of Pritam Sharma in which Pritam Sharma expressed great concern over the problems faced by Jammunities because of headless Jammu Municipal Corporation as the post of Commissioner JMC has been laying vacant for the last 10 days. Further he expressed, it has been observed that for the last 2-3 years, the person sitting of the chair of commissioner JMC could not complete tenure due to political interference. That...

Dr Balwan felicitated at Chennai

15/10/2017
Doda, Oct 14: Dr. Wahied Khawar Balwan, Sr. Assistant Professor of Zoology has been felicitated by "Teaching and Research Excellence Award" by Innovative Research Developers and Publishers (IRDP group of Journals), Chennai during the National symposium on Education Excellence at Chennai organized by IRDP group of Journals. He was presented the award for an outstanding excellence and remarkable achievements in the field of teaching, research and publications by Thiru Justice S. Rajes waran, Hig...

Saroori visits Thathri; takes stock of developmental works

15/10/2017
THATHRI, Oct 14: Saying that to extend basic amenities to people shall always be his prime job and number of developmental and welfare schemes have been launched in this regard which are yielding better results and people are being benefitted at large, Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today said during the Congress regime Chenab Valley was explored to touch new heights of development and prosperity. MLA Inderwal said that during his visit to Thathri, Mr. Sa...

YCET team visit blind school

15/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 14: As part of their social welfare initiative, Electrical Depart ment of Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology visited Louie Braille Memorial Residential School for Sightless girls, Roopnagar Jammu, on 14th October 2017. The team of senior 7th & 5th semester students accompanied by faculty members of Electrical Department, arrived bearing several gifts and commodities, which were subsequently distributed among the pupils present on campus. The team also spent time inter...

As a follow up, Mehbooba directs early completion of Charar i Sharief projects

14/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: As a follow up to her visit last week, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti convened an inter Departmental meeting of officers to discuss and pace up the beautification of Charar i Sharief here today. She also reviewed the arrangements put in place by the administration for the coming urs of Hazrat Sheikh Noor ud Din Wali (R.A.). Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar and Vice Chairman, Wakf Board, Peer Muhammad Hussain were present in the meeting. The Chief Minister directed immed...

Amit presses for consortium of State Tourism Boards for selling brand “Tourism India”

14/10/2017
Chandigarh, Oct 13: Regional Director, Survey & Land Records, Udhampur/ Reasi Amit Sharma led a panel discussion on "Leveraging Tourism, Building Smart Cities" during National Tourism Conclave which concluded at Chandigarh yesterday. During his keynote address, Amit talked pointedly about developing a strong consortium of various state tourism boards and tourism development corporations so that the brand value of Indian Tourism enhances especially in the eyes of foreign tourists and maximum sta...

D&FCO conducts market checking in Jammu ahead of Diwali

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: Empowered authorities of Drugs and Food Control Organization (D&FCO) today conducted market checking in various districts of the region as a part of its ongoing drive to ensure Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 is adhered by food vendors. Various checking squads on the directions of Commissioner Food Safety conducted the drive in the different markets of Municipal Limits Jammu, Jammu (Rural), Samba, Doda, Rajouri, and Poonch ahead of Diwali festival. During the inspection 37 sa...

Jammu gears up for Mudra Loan promotion Event

14/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 13: In line with the nationwide campaign to boost the country's flagship scheme, J&K State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) is all set to launch 'Mudra Yojna Campaign' here at Convention Centre Canal Road on 14th of October. The aim of the campaign is to promote the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Loan scheme to fund small businesses without hassles. Vagish Chander Executive President J&K Bank said this while representing the Convenor SLBC in presence of A.K. Dogra Deputy Secretary DFS Governmen...

Jammu Admin organises wall painting event under BBBP

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: As a part of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) celebration week, an event of Wall painting was organised by BBBP District Task Force here at DC office complex. The students of the Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA) University of Jammu were invited to participate in the event. The programme was inaugurated by DC Jammu, Rajeev Ranjan. ADC, Kanta Devi, DPO ICDS, Jyoti Salathia, CPO G.L. Sharma, DSWO, Supriya Kohli were also present at the occasion. The students were given the the...

Mehbooba for synergised approach to improve traffic management in the State

14/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Asking for undertaking major reforms in the urban mobility sector, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today asked for a synergised approach by Trans port Department, Traffic Police and Municipal authorities to improve the traffic management system in the State. Chairing a review meeting of the Transport Department here today, the Chief Minister directed adoption of a twin approach of ultra-modern public transport facility coupled with strict implementation of traffic laws to ensu...

SP City South interacts with law students

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: In continuation to operation "Paathshala" launched by Jammu Police, today an institutional visit was organized for the students of Department of Law, University of Jammu and Dogra Law College by Gandhi Nagar Police Station, Jammu. The purpose of this visit was to make law students aware about Police work, their interaction with police in their professional life. Various aspects of crime, registration, investigation and trials were discussed in detail. SP City South Sandeep Chau...

NABARD & Surya milk promotes Milk Producers Organization in Jammu

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), an apex level banking institution in the field of agriculture and rural development in association with J&K Dairy Producers Processors and marketing coop union limited (Surya Milk) today organized one cluster level milk producers meet for promotion of Dairy Farmers Milk producers Organization in Jammu district today. On the occasion Suraj shukla, assistant Manager, NABARD apprised that the objective of the Farmers Pro...

Another absconder arrested

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: Sidhra Police arrested one absconder namely Ab. Qalyoom S/o Muneer Hussain R/o Hadi Buddha Tehsil Mandi Distt. Poonchand produced him in the court of law. He wasinvolved in case FIR No. 128/2008 U/S 309/RPC of Police Station Nagrotaand was evading his arrest since long. The court has already issued warrant U/S 512 Cr.PC against the above said absconder. The arrest was made by I/C PP Sidhra SI Tariq Ahmed under the supervision of SHO P/S Nagrota Inspr. Bhushan Singh Manhas, SDP...

Choudhary takes over as ADGP Armed

14/10/2017
Srinagar, Oct 13: Arun Kumar Choudhary, IPS took over as Additional Director General of Police Armed Jammu & Kashmir today. A.K Choudhary is a 1991 batch IPS officer of Jammu and Kashmir cadre. Mr. A.K Choudhary IPS ADGP/ Managing Director, Police Housing Corporation has been transferred and posted as ADGP Armed J&K, vide J&K Government order No.1482-Home of 2017 dated 12.10.2017. A.K Choudhary succeeds Lalatendu Mohanti IPS, whose services have been placed at the disposal of Government of I...

CS reviews Annual Darbar Move arrangements

14/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Chief Secretary B B Vyas on Friday reviewed the arrangements in connection with shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu on the eve of Annual Darbar Move in a meeting with senior officers. Chief Secretary emphasized upon putting in place all necessary measures including security escort to ensure smooth movement of darbar move vehicles upto their respective destinations. He instructed that extra buses and trucks be kept available during the move days besides adequate number ...

Prudent public expenditure policy key to arresting economic slowdown: Drabu

14/10/2017
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Minister for Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu today said a prudent public expenditure policy will play a growth-inducing role in stopping the economic slowdown. “Due to the economic slowdown and the absence of private investment, public expenditure policy will play a growth-inducing role in reinvigorating the economy. Although options are limited but they do exist in the form of investment or stimulus package," Dr Drabu said. "The government is re-looking at the ways of spending mone...

One person arrested with 13 Gm Heroin, 6 Kg Poppy Straw

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: In continuation to operation “Sanjeevani” a special drive against drugs launched by Jammu Police, today Gandhi Nagar Police achieved a success by apprehending one person along with 13 Gm Heroin, 6 Kg Poppy Straw and sharped edged weapons (1 Khokhri & 1 Toka.). Todayon 13-10-2017 Gandhi NagarPolicelaid a surprisednakanearShastri Nagar Chowk. During nakachecking, Police partysignaled one Scorpio Car bearing registration No. JK 02 BK-2975 for Police check.During search of the vehic...

Congress holds protest demonstration demands resignation of Amit Shah

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: A strong protest was organized by the District Congress Committee Jammu Urban on the latest controversy regarding the company of Shri Jay Shah Son of National President of BJP Amit Shah, who accumulated huge wealth by means of undue favour by the Modi led NDA Govt. at the Centre and the incident in which one top separatist leader Asiya Andrabi has been shown as 'role model' in the Govt. campaign for "Beti-Bachao Beti-Padhao" in Kashmir. Led by PCC Vice President Raman Bhalla, a...

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction observed

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2017 celebrated today on 13th October, 2017 at Hqrs. of SDRF 2nd Bn. Jammu. On this occasion Mock Drill Exercises cum Demonstrations of Rescue Operations during Man-made and Natural disasters like Road Accident, First Medical Responder, Collapse Structure Search and Rescue, controlling of Small Fire incidents and Flood Water Rescue were conducted. A number of representatives from various departments (Stake Holders), Civil Defence War...

Work in a professional acumen, clean & transparent policing: DIG Jammu

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: Rafiq Ul Hassan-IPS, after taking over the charge of DIG JSK Range Jammu held a detailed introductory meeting with the Officers/ Officials of Jammu City in the office chamber of SP Rural Jammu in order to have a overview of functioning of field formations. In his message DIG JSK Range has emphasized to work in a professional acumen, clean and transparent policing. He stressed upon all the SHO's and I/C Police Posts to address the grievances of public promptly and put in serious ...

APS Akhnoor organizes 5 days workshop

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: Five days workshop on school management system was concluded today on 13th Oct 2017. Workshop was attended by Teachers / IT Experts of APS Akhnoor, APS Rakhmuthi, APS Nagrota, APS Domana, APS Jammu Cantt, APS Miran Sahib & APS Kaluchak. Training was imparted on various modules like Admission Module, Employee Module, Students module, Fee Collection and Attendance. Team of experts from Silicon Tech Lab was arranged by AWES New Delhi. Chairman of the School Brig Gautam Segan has se...

AOL organizes Nav Chetna Shivirs

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: Four Nav Chetna Shivirs were organized at different govt schools in Jammuand Kathua ranging between 3-5 days under the aegis of the Art of Living, Jammu ChapterIn order to nurture young minds of the countrywherein more than 500 students both boys and girls along with 30 teaching Staff of the School participated with full enthusiasm. The course was beautifully conducted by dynamic AOL teachers Neelam at Jammu and Bhagwati &Meenakshi Sharma, at Kathua Dynamic and dedicated faculty...

Lal Singh directs for face lifting of Lakhanpur

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh today directed district administration Kathua to immediately start the face lifting of Lakhanpur, adding that Government is committed to provide good environ to the visiting pilgrims and tourists at the gateway of Jammu and Kashmir State. The Minister was interacting with the officers after inspecting the site for developing a rotary in the main town area. District Development Commissioner Kathua, Romesh Kumar be...

Sat conducts review meeting with public welfare departments

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: State BJP President & MLA Jammu West, Sat Sharma, conducted exhaustive meeting of the officials from PWD, ERA and other public concern departments, in which he seeked the progress report of various projects being undertaken in the assembly constituency from the concerned departments. While addressing the meeting, Sat Sharma said that, BJP is committed to raise the standard of living of every single person and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Centre Government is working enthusia...

JKNPP reconstitutes its Secretariat, Executive body

14/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 13: Concerned over the fast deteriorating situation in J&K and failure of BJP-PDP coalition to restore law and order, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister sought imposition of Governor Rule in the State without any further delay. He was addressing a press conference at Press Club Jammu today. While briefing the galaxy of media, Mr. Singh also announced JKNPP's reconstituted Secretariat and Executive body. Expressing serious concern over the breakdown of Administr...

JMC organizes drive against illegal diary units

14/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 13: Taking serious note of the complaints pouring in JMC regarding menace created by illegal diary units within the limits of Jammu Municipal Corporation, the Municipal Veterinary Officer (MVO), Dr. Jaswant Singh and Chief Enforcement Officer, Rajesh Gupta along with other staff of JMC initiated the drive against the illegal dairy units. During the drive JMC lifted animals from Chinore area with the assistance of police personnel of the concerned Police station. Dr. Jaswant Singh, M...

Various Career Options in Sanskrit: Prof Ghai

14/10/2017
Jammu Oct 13: The Career Counselling Cell (Employment Information Cum Advisory Bureau), Department of Lifelong Learning, University of Jammu organised a counselling programme in Department of Sanskrit, University of Jammu here today. Prof. Ved Kumari Ghai, an internationally acclaimed Sanskrit Scholar and former Dean Faculty of Arts, University of Jammu and Prof. Ram Pratap, former HOD, Department of Sanskrit were the special resource persons. Prof. Ramnika Jalali, former head, Dr. Kavita Suri...

JU organizes XIIth Prof. S.C. Dube Memorial Lecture

14/10/2017
Jammu Oct 13: The Department of Sociology, University of Jammu, today organized XIIth Prof. S.C. Dube Memorial lecture on '"Ethnography and Public Policy in India: History, Politics and Contemporary Concerns". Prof. S.M Patnaik, Professor of Anthropology, University of Delhi, presently Vice Chancellor, Utkal University, Odisha delivered the lecture and Prof. Keshav Sharma, Dean Academic Affairs, University of Jammu presided over the function. Earlier, Dr. Vishav Raksha, Head, Department of Soc...

Contractual Lecturers’ hunger strike enters 240th day

14/10/2017
Jammu Oct 13: The hunger strike of 10+2 Contractual Lecturers enters 240 day today but govt. is salient over the matter. 240day is a very longer period which covered winter , summer season and again the winter season on our head and also we have faced so many hardships during this period. Only statutory attitude of the govt. has been seen only which is intolerable. While addressing the Media person Mr Arun Bakhshi President of the Association said that we have not only seen but everyone of th...

GGHS Satwari organizes Awareness Programme

14/10/2017
JAMMU: Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Satwari organised a Awareness Programme on the Topic Swachta Hi Seva Hai.Sh.kewal krishan Wadhera was the resource person for the day.He is a social activist and serving the society selflessely. He laid stress on the slogan of "Na Gandh Krenge Na Gandh krne denge."He told the children that we should not wait for others to step forward towards this drive but we should start this cleanliness drive from our ownselves. He further advised the children to...

PDP-BJP dispensation fails in addressing issues of youth: Jan

14/10/2017
Jammu Oct 13: Provincial Youth National Conference President Mr Ajaz Jan today castigated the PDP-BJP dispensation for its callous attitude in addressing to the issues concerning youth, saying that unemployment has swelled manifold due to lack of viable job policy. Speaking at a function held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan. to welcome several youths into the party fold, Mr Jan said that though the present dispensation has failed on all fronts but the youth have particularly been badly hit in the pa...

4 gambllers arrested

14/10/2017
JAMMU: In continuous efforts of Sub Division R S Pura to eradicate menace of Social Evils, after developing specific information regarding Gambling in Sarore near Brick Kiln of Girdhari Lal Gupta, P/S Bishnah. Surinder Choudhary SDPO R S Pura along with Sagar Singh I/C District Police Jammu conducted raid in said area and apprehended four persons along with Stake Money of Rupees 99500/- and 4 packs of playing Cards where as four persons managed to escape after seeing Police Cops. Apprehended Pe...

CII Business Delegation to Czech Republic and Slovakia

14/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 13: With the objective to foster business opportunities, bring in investments and work in the sphere of Research and development jointly for the benefit of both the countries, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized a Business Delegation to Czech Republic and Slovakia from 9-12 October 2017 Mr Rahul Sahai, Chairman CII J&K council and one of the distinguished business figures of the state was also part of this delegation. The Business Delegation comprised of representative...

Vibodh inaugurates one day Sanskrit convention

14/10/2017
Jammu, Oct 13: Kailakh jyotish avim vedic Sansthan organised one day Sanskrit convection and organized a cultural festival at bawa kailakh dev asthan thather bantalab Jammu. Objective of the convection was to give a massage to the young generation to work for the development of the Sanskrit language and to preserve the national heritage. On this occasion, BJP MLC Vibodh Gupta was the chief guest. He said that though Sanskrit was an ancient language, it would one day become an international...

Ex-MLA inaugurates Day Night Cricket Tournament

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: Former Member Legislative Assembly, Th. Shiv Dev Singh, on Friday inaugurated Day Night Cricket Tournament being organised by Baba Jamuna Dass Committee Paloura, Jammu in collaboration with Equinox Enterprises, Paloura, Jammu, at Manhas Biradari Ground, Paloura, Jammu. A total of 64 teams from various parts of the s State are participatingin the tournament. Speaking on the occasion, Th. Shiv Dev Singhappreciated the role ofCommittee and organizing staff for this step to make th...

Quiz competition on Swachh Bharat Mission held at R.S. Pura

14/10/2017
RSPura, Oct 13: Directorate of Urban Local Bodies Jammu in partnership with National Development Foundation organized quiz competition under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) at Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School R.S. Pura. Dr. Gagan Bhagat MLA R.S. Pura was the chief guest during the programme. Mr. Gobind Ram Sharma Principal Girls Hr. Secondary School R.S. Pura, Mr. Manoj Bali Executive Officer Municipal Corporation R.S. Pura, Mr. Parvinder Singh Programme Manager NDF, Mr. Sunny Kumar PC NDF, Mr...

BJP conducts Alp-Vistarak Varg in Kargil

14/10/2017
JAMMU, Oct 13: State BJP unit cementing its base in the remote and strategic district, Kargil of Jammu & Kashmir State conducted a meeting of the BJP activists, who have volunteered for the 15 days of exclusive party working as whole timers (Alp-Vistaraks) to ensure the reach of party policy and ideology as well as all public welfare schemes of Union and State Government to every single household of the region. BJP State General Secretary (Org.), Ashok Kaul along with MLC Vikram Randhawa guided...

Integrated campaign on “Hastkala Sahyog Shivir” organised

14/10/2017
Udhampur, Oct 13: Hanloom Dev Department and Weavers Service Centre, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and Handloom Development Department, Udhampur in collaboration with Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Gover nment of India organised a "Hastkala Sahyog Shivir" at panjar village of Mongri block in Udhampur district the other day. Various Officers/ Officials from National Handloom Development Corporation, Directorate of Field Publicity, Development...

Sports imperative for overall development of youth: Kohli

14/10/2017
UDHAMPUR, Oct 13: The Inter School Handball Tournament for under 17 Boys/Girls concluded here today at Sports Stadium. The tournament was organized by the State Sports Council Udhampur in collaboration with K C Gurukul Public School, Jakhar, Udhampur. Minister for Fisheries, Animal Sheep Husbandry, Mr Abdul Ghani Kohli was the chief guest on the occasion while Deputy Commissioner, Udha mpur, Ravinder Kumar was the guest of honour. Lauding the efforts of the organizers, Kohli exuded confidenc...