Mehbooba, Gajapati Raju inaugurate upgraded terminal at Jammu Airport

18/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 17: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti and Union Minister for Civil Aviation, P Ashok Gajapati Raju inaugurated the upgraded passenger terminal at Jammu airport today. With the commissioning today of this Rs. 90 crore project, the passengers at the airport would be having enhanced passenger handling per hour and more checks-in and use of modern technology for heat and water conservation. Addressing a largely attended gathering after the inauguration, the Chief Minister hoped that with t...

Governor participates in Special National Integration Camp at Leh

18/08/2017
LEH, Aug 17: Governor N.N.Vohra today visited Leh to participate in the Special National Integration Camp (SNIC) organised here by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate of J&K. About 200 NCC cadets from various parts of the country are participating in this SNIC. On his arrival at the Camp the Governor was presented a Guard of Honour by the Cadets and introduced to the NCC officers attending the Camp. Emphasising the importance of the National Cadet Corps, Governor observed that all Cadet...

Governor visits Ladakh Garrison

18/08/2017
LEH, Aug 17: Governor N.N. Vohra visited 14 Corps Hqrs, Leh, where he was briefed by Lt. Gen PJS Pannu, Corps Commander. Lt. Gen. Pannu briefed Governor about the overall situation along the LoC and LaC which fall within the Area of Responsibility of this Corps and also about certain other important matters relating to the Ladakh region, particularly including issues relating to connectivity and the difficulties being faced by the shepherds and grazers.

CM visits photo exhibition organized by Information Department

18/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 17: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, who is on a two day visit to the winter capital, visited the photo exhibition organized by Department of Inform ation at the Zorawar Singh auditorium here today. The photo exhibition depicts the developmental feats attained by the coalition Government across the State during its tenure so far. The Chief Minister evinced keen interest in the pictorial description of the events and processes in the State. Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh; Mini...

I am representing students in Govt: Bukhari

18/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Stressing that welfare of students remains a top priority of his Government, Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said that his role is to defend and represent the interests of the students. The Minister made these remarks during the Annual Day function at Minto Circle Higher Secondary School, Alochibagh where he was the Chief Guest. On the occasion, Bukhari appealed the parents to spend time with their children to inculcate moral and ethical values in t...

Mahila Congress holds protest demonstration against NDA Govt

18/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 17: Hundreds of activists of Mahila Congress under the leadership of Pradesh Mahila Congress president Ms. Indu Pawar, Ex-MLA, held massive protest demonstration outside Press Club of Jammu against unprecedented hike in the prices of essential commodities. The protesting activists chanted slogans against Narendra Modi government at the Centre. Mahila Congress activists also demanded check on the uncontrolled prices of essential commodities. Addressing activists, Ms. Indu Pawar recall...

CS chairs 5th meeting of State Road Safety Council

18/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Thursday asked DCs to submit a District Road Safety Plan by 15th of September, 2017, inter-alia, incorporating all necessary measures to reduce road accidents and fatalities by 50% by 2020. Chairing the 5th meeting of the State Road Safety Council here today, Chief Secretary asked DCs to consult all stakeholders; particularly the traffic department in the formulation of the District Road Safety Plan, which should be finalized by 15th of September, 20...

Bali chairs Kishtwar DDB review meeting

18/08/2017
KISHTWAR, Aug 17: Minister for Health and Medical Education Bali Baghat, who is also the chairman of District Development Board Kishtwar, today chaired a DDB review meeting. The Chairman reviewed the implementation of decisions taken in the board meeting besides taking stock of sector-wise physical and financial achievements registered in the district under district plan. Minister of state for Transport, PWD (R&B) Sunil Sharma, Vice chairman State Kissan Advisory Board Daljit Singh, MLA Inderw...

SRTC VREA hold protest demonstration

18/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 17: A demonstration was conducted on Thursday, 17th August, 2017 at Press Club Exhibition Ground, Jammu at 10.30 a.m. under the leadership of Dev Raj Bali President VRS Union. The main aim of the demonstration was to reach voice to the deaf ears of J&K Govt. as the State Govt. & Transport Higher Authority as did not hear us at all and they have cheated the VRS/ GHS. It appears apparently that the State Govt. and the SRTC Management has played a foul game by giving us VRS/GHS as they ...

Foot-prints of PM’s outreach to J&K must be felt on ground: Rana

18/08/2017
NAGROTA. Aug 17: Welcoming the outreach of Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Thursday said that its foot-prints should be felt at the ground level. “The Prime Minister's outreach is a positive development", Mr Rana told reporters, at the sidelines of the flag-off a yatra here this morning, in response to a question on Mr Modi's Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort in the nation...

J&K Bank ATM network grows to 1126

18/08/2017
Srinagar, Aug 17: J&K Bank commissioned two more ATMs today; one at Pulwama in Kashmir and the other at Kathua in Jammu, amid good gatherings of valuable customers, senior citizens and local businessmen. The total number of ATMs has gone up to 1126 consisting of a strong network of 1033 ATMs in J&K alone. The total number of such Machines in district Kathua has reached 31 and total number of ATMs in the Zone has gone to 50, while as the number of ATMs in the Kashmir (South) has reached to 78. ...

CS review implementation of AMRUT in JK

18/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Thursday chaired the State Level High Power Steering Committee (SLHPSC) meeting here to review the status of implementation of AMRUT in J&K and to approve DPRs cleared by State Level Technical Committee (SLTC). The Committee took an extensive review of projects being implemented under AMRUT a Centrally Sponsored Flagship Scheme and cleared 21 projects for implementation in the 05 AMRUT Cities/Towns viz. Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Leh & Kargil. Commis...

Thwart nefarious design who are trying to disintegrate country & State: Saroori

18/08/2017
KISHTWAR, Aug 17: The 71st Independence Day was celebrated in Sarthal area of the Kishtwar district where Member of Legislative from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori delivers his speech. The principle of Higher Secondary School Sarthal hoisted the tricolor and took salute of the march past contingents in the premises of HSS Sarthal. The school children, government employees and prominent citizens participated in the function. While addressing the audience present on the occasion, Mr. Saroori...

Raina inaugurates newly commissioned BRO project at Rajouri

18/08/2017
RAJOURI, Aug 17: MLA Nowshera Ravinder Raina on Thursday inaugurates the newly commissioned Hot Mix Plant of 20/30 TPH capacity at Kallar, Rajouri (Km 137.00 on Jammu-Poonch Road NH 144A). Addressing the gathering, Raina said that the quality work of Border Road Organisation (BRO) has no comparison and the dedication & commitment of the BRO officers and engineer in making border roads in hilly states like Jammu Kashmir is matchless. Raina added that the quality work of bro is known worldwide. ...

National Librarians Day celebrated at JU

18/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 17: The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Jammu organized and celebrated the "National Librarians Day" today on the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. S.R.Ranganathan's. On this occasion, Assistant Librarians, faculty members, Research Scholars and the Students of the Department participated. The function started with the lightening of the Inaugural Lamp by Chief Guest Prof. Anita Billawaria, Dean Faculty of Social Science and Prof & Head of the Department, Dr...

General Orientation Course commences at JU

18/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 17: A four week UGC-General Orientation course for College and University teachers, being organized by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) commenced at University of Jammu here today. The course which is being attended by around 30 university and college teachers from different parts of the country was inaugurated by the Chief-guest Prof Y C Agnihotri, Vice Chancellor, Central University Himachal Pradesh in presence of Prof. R.D. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, who...

APHQ organizes workshop on IT awareness

18/08/2017
Srinagar, Aug 17: On the directions of Addl. DGP Armed J&K L. Mohanti-IPS, a Workshop on "Information Technology Awareness" was today conducted by M.Y Kichloo SSP at Armed Police Headquarters J&K Srinagar. All the Officers and Staff Members of APHQ including DySP Jigmet Lhundop, DySP Sheikh Younis, CPO Mohd Shafi, Inspr. (Pers) Malik Idrees, Inspr. (Training) Showkat Ahmad, Inspr. (GB) Ab. Majeed attended the workshop enthusiastically. During the workshop Mr. M.Y Kichloo threw light on the nat...

Auditions of Fashion Show India Exquisite on Aug 19

18/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 17: Even today there are women who could not get an opportunity to fly in the sky of fashion world. Glam On and Pageant director Mann Dua is organising a fashion show Mrs. and Miss India Exquisite 2017. In the press conference Mann Dua and Kamaljeet said auditions will be 12 cities and auditions at Jammu will be on 19th August in Radisson Hotel. The finale of the show will be on 4th Nov in Delhi. It is expected that actor Randeep Hooda and Actress Sushmita Sen will be the judges of...

State Cricket Academy T-20 Championship

18/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Two semi-finals were played Thursday in the district Bandipora leg of State Cricket Academy T-20 Championship. The first semi-final of the day between BCC Reds and BCC Blues was won comprehensively by the former, beating their opponents by six wickets in what turned out to be a lopsided encounter. Batting first, Blues limped to 120 for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 20 over's. BCC Reds consumed just 11.3 overs to scale down the target, losing just four wickets and ...

IIMC celebrates 53rd foundation day

18/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 17: To commemorate the 53rd foundation day of Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), its Northern Regional Campus, Jammu today celebrated the event on its campus. KB Jandial, former Commissioner/ Secretary, was the Chief Guest on the occasion while Neha Jalali, Deputy Director, Department of Field Publicity (GoI) was the Guest of Honour. Manohar Khajuria, Regional Director, Northern Regional campus of IIMC, spoke about the Institution in detail especially about Jammu Campus....

CM launches citizen’s portal of Crime Branch

17/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti launched the citizen's portal of the Crime Branch of J&K Police here today. Congratulating the J&K Police for launching the portal, the Chief Minister hoped that it would bring in lot of ease to people in their relations with the Police in terms of lodging a complaint, seeking employee verification or tracking the status of a case. Mehbooba Mufti hoped that other Departments would also follow the suit and incorporate these citizen friendly inte...

APS Damana celebrates Independence Day

17/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 16: Army Public school Damana celebrated 71st Independence Day of the nation with great patriotic fervor, zeal and zest. The celebration was also a part of the Silver Jubilee year celebrations (1992-2017) of the school which was declared open by Brig Abhijit Chandra, SM, Chairman of the school on the occasion of the investiture ceremony of the students counsel of the school and felicitation of the teachers and the meritorious students of Class XII session 2016-17. To mark the day,...

North Eastern Cultural and Information Centre to be set up in Delhi: Dr. Jitendra

17/08/2017
NEW DELHI, Aug 16: The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that a North Eastern Cultural and Information Centre will be set up in Delhi soon. He was briefing the media here today. He said that this will be a new gift to the people of North East (NE) India. He said that this is in line with the priority being given to North East by the Union Government u...

Congress celebrates 71st Independence Day

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 15: Congress party celebrated 71st Independence Day in all its District and Block Headquarters today. The main function was held at PCC HQ Jammu where Mr. Anil Chopra, President District Congress Committee Jammu (Urban) hoisted National Flag in the presence of functionaries of PCC, DCC, Mahila Congress, Youth Congress, Seva Dal, INTUC, NSUI and the people from all sections of society. Senior Vice Presidents PCC Sham Lal Sharma (former minister); Mohd. Sharief Niaz, Kanta Bhan; Rajn...

DF, SS hold protest demonstration

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: The heavy rainfall which not only distorted the lives of the people on day to day basis but also spoiled the ration quota. In the rural CAPD godowns the water got penetrated through the gates which spoiled the ration kept under storage. The ration kept in the godowns was spoiled as the water seepage led to the lumps in the ration which is supposed to be thrown for animals is now being distributed to people. The workers of Dogra Front & Shiv Sena under the leadership of President...

Dy CM orders constitution of QRTs to redress power issues

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today ordered constitution of Quick Response Teams (QRT) to address the public complaints regarding power supply. The Deputy Chief Minister issued the directions while chairing a high level meeting of Power Development Department (PDD) after inspecting various Receiving Stations in Jammu city and its peripheries during the past three days. Deputy Commissioner Jammu Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Chief Engineer M&RE Jammu Ashwani Gupta, Superintendant...

Veterinary faculty, Police officers’ deputation meet Chief Minister

17/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: A deputation of members of Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of SKUAST-K met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. The deputation apprised the Chief Minister about the level of veterinary sciences education in Kashmir and the research activities carried at the campus. They suggested measures for livestock development in the State. They also sought upgradation of academic and research activities in their field so that the faculty can contribute more intensely for the dev...

Bukhari holds video conference with Union HRD Minister

17/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar today held video conference with education ministers of different states in which Minister for Education; Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari also participated. The objective of the conference was to discuss the issues related to learning outcomes, teachers training and issues pertaining to BEd and DEd colleges. Speaking on the occasion, HRD Minister directed the education departments to focus on training of untrained teachers for the next two yea...

CS reviews progress of land acquisition for Srinagar, Jammu Ring Road projects

17/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Wednesday reviewed the progress of land acquisition proceedings for construction of 4 lane ring road/ by pass around Srinagar and Jammu cities. The project is being taken up by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). Commissioner Secretary, PW (R&B) Department, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Commissioner Secretary, Revenue, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, and concerned officers attended the meeting. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dep...

Zulfkar for strengthening State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

17/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 16: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Information Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today stressed on the need for strengthening State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (SCDRC) by providing adequate staff and other logistic facilities. The Minister was speaking at a meeting held here today to review the functioning of the Commission. The meeting was attended by Chairman, SCDRC Justice (Retd.) Sunil Hali, Member D K Kapoor, Secretary, FCS&CA Shafiq Ahmed Raina, Dire...

Challan produced against Sr. Assistant of Commercial Taxes

17/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 16: Challan of Case FIR No.36/2015of Police Station Vigilance Organization Kashmir against accused public servant namely Shri Gulshan Ahmad Yatoo S/o Shri Abdul Gani Yatoo R/o Nagam Chadoora Budgam, the then Senior Assistant in the Office of Additional Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Solina Srinagar was produced in the Court of Special Anti-corruption Judge Srinagar presided by Shri Yaspal Bourney. The instant Case was registered in P/S VOK on the basis of a written complaint lodged ...

SIC takes serious view of absence of FAAs under RTI

17/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: The State Information Commission (SIC) has taken a serious view of the absence of the Superintending Engineer (Hydraulics), Sopore, who is the First Appellate Authority (FAA) for Hydraulic Division, Bandipora, in the hearing on August 9, 2017. The SIC in its order in the second appeal in the case titled Ghulam Mohammad Wani v/s Executive Engineer Hydraulic Circle, Bandipora has observed that "the conduct of the FAA has been in violation of the provisions of the RTI Act" which...

Dy CM hosts ‘At Home’

17/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh hosted 'At Home' here last evening in connection with the Independence Day at Convention Centre Jammu. Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, Member Parliament, Shamsher Singh Manhas, Minister of State for Education, Priya Sethi, Legislators, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, DC Jammu, senior officers from civil and police administration, members of civil society and media-persons attended the 'At Home'.

Srinagar gets additional Rs 4 cr for developmental projects under SADP

17/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: District Development Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Farooq Lone today convened a meeting to review the Developmental activities in the District. It was informed in the meeting that in addition to the projects already sanctioned under Special Area Development Programme (SADP), Government has sanctioned additional Rs 4.0967 crores for various developmental projects. The projects for which approval has been conveyed include one crore for Construction of extension block (Noorkhana) of...

BJP celebrates Independence Day with fervour

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: The Independence Day was celebrated by BJP by hoisting National Tricolour at various places in Jammu City. At party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar and Kachi Chawni office, BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma, along with MP Lok Sabha Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP Rajya Sabha Shamsher Singh Manhas, General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Koul, MoS Priya Sethi, Chief Whip & MLA Rajesh Gupta, MLCs Ashok Khajuria, Ramesh Arora & Vikram Randhawa, Vice-Chairpersons Subhash Jandyal, Balbir Ram Rattan & M...

BLSKS celebrates Independence Day

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: To mark the 71th Independence Day & Janamashtmi, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan organized an impressive cultural programe with enthusiasm at open air theatre, Durga Bhawan Janipur, Jammu. The Function was inaugurated by Sehjjad Hussain Poonchi, President All India Culture association as Chief Guest who unfurled the National Flag along with V.K.Magotra Former Regional Director, Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India,...

State NCP celebrates 71st Independence Day

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: Former Minister Thakur Randhir Singh, President Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) greeted the people of the Jammu and Kashmir on behalf of state unit of NCP on the occasion of the 71st Independence day. Thakur Randhir Singh hoisted the National flag near Jewel Chowk and while addressing the gathering and mediamen he said that the Independence was achieved by sacrificing so many valuable lives by all the communities Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Budhists,Christians and many many unknown...

KNIT celebrates I-day, Janamashtami

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: Kotwal National Institute of Teaching (KNIT) Celebrated Krishan Janamashtami & Independence day in the school premises today with great enthusiasm, patriotism religion fervor. A cultural programme comprising the songs, speeches and skit was presented to mark the celebrations. Song sung by Manvi Arora "Eh Mere Watan Ke Logo" wan a big applause; Patriotic songs depicting Lord Krishna's life were the attractions of the programme. The Speakers highlighted the life of Lord Krishna and...

AJKCF celebrates Independence Day

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: On the eve 71st of Independence Day on 15th August 2017. All J&K Christians Forum celebrated the day with great pump and show at Amphalla Chowk (Near Distt. Jail), Jammu Mr. Markes Gill State President of the Forum was the Chief Guest. Mr. Gill and other dignitary hoisted the National Flag at 10:00 am Sharp thereafter National Anthem was sung by the participant's ad finally salute was taken by the Chief Guest on the occasion. Slogan "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" was shouted in one voic...

Sainik School Nagrota celebrates 71st Independence Day

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: Sainik School Nagrota celebrated the 71st Independence Day at Maj Somnath Sharma, PVC stadium in the school campus on 15 Aug 2017. An elegant ceremonial parade was held in which all the cadets of the school participated including those in National Cadet Corps. The cadets of both Senior and Junior Division belonging to army and naval wings of National Cadet Corps marched crisply to the rhythmic beats of the School Band and earned applause from the packed stands of the stadium. Cap...

Nat Manch Stages “Rakhwale Desh Ke”

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: On the occasion of Janamashtami and Independence Day, Nat Manch Staged 'Rakhwale Desh Ke' as the part of its ongoing Tuesday series. Nat Manch Completed 280 shows as the part of its ongoing Tuesday Series. The play was written and directed by Tarun Sharma founder & President of Nat Manch. The chief guest of the play was Mrs. Madhu Sharma Chairman of Nat Manch and Principal of Lord Mahavira Playway School. The story of the play was based on the theme life of a soldier who plays a...

DPS celebrates 71st Independence Day

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: DPS Jammu celebrated 71st Independence Day with great zeal and enthusiasm on 15th Aug. 2017 in the school premises. The program began with the hoisting of National Flag by the Chief Guest, M.K Ajatshatru Singh, President, Rajput Chari table Trust and Member Legislative Council, J&K. He was accompanied by Guest of Honour, S.S Sodhi, Director, DPS Jammu and Ms. Ruchi Chabra, Principal, DPS Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, M.K Ajatshatru Singh recalled the supreme sacrifices and st...

NAYC celebrates Independence Day

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: Nehru Adarsh Youth Club, Salehar.R.SPura and sampark foundation, organized a flag hosting programe and to celebrate Independence Day function at Indo-Pak International border in community hall, suchetgarh, R S pura. On this occasion sh.Sawarn Lal, Ex-Sarpanch was the chief guest and Vijay Kumar a National Youth Awardee was the guest of honour. To celebrate this event, nearly 100 children were participated who presented a variety of programme like poetry recitation, patriortic...

NHPC Regional Office Celebrate Independence Day

17/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 16: 71st Independence Day was celebrated by NHPC at its Regional Office, Jammu. A large number of employees and CISF personnel participated. On this occasion, S.Kalgaonkar, Executive Director hoisted the tricolor. Speaking on the occasion, Kalgaonkar recalled the martyrs of freedom and advised the employees to work hard with dedication for progress and prosperity of the Nation. He praised Engineers and workers for their dedication and hard work for achieving MOU generation target. A...

NMC celebrates Independence Day

17/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 16: 71th Independence Day was celebrated by the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) with great enthusiasm and charm. In connection with celebration of 71th Independence Day a grand function was organized by the NMC at Pacca Danga Chowk under the chairmanship of its president, Subash Shastri who unfurled the National Tri Colour. This was followed by singing of National Anthem. In his address Shastri highlighted the achievements made by the country after independence. He said that the...

Dy CM reviews status of mega developmental projects

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh today reviewed the status of mega developmental projects being executed in Jammu here at a high level meeting. Deputy Chief Minister directed Divisional Commissioner to review the progress of ongoing projects on regular basis and submit a comprehensive progress report to his office. He asked the officials of concerned departments to work in synergy with each other to achieve tangible results. Stressing on timely completion of proje...

Ganga inaugurates development works at Bari Brahmana

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga today inaugurated upgraded lanes and drains at Ward No.1, 8, 9 and 12 here at Bari Brahmana completed at a cost of Rs 31 lakh. The Minister was accompanied by Executive Officer Municipal Committee Bari Brahmana, Ajay Sangra besides other officers from concerned departments. Speaking on the occasion, Ganga stressed on maintaining quality of works being executed and their time bound completion. He asked Executive Offic...

Sat reviews, inaugurates developmental works in Janipur

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: BJP State President & MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma today inaugurated the works related to the reconstruction of lanes and drains near Activity Public School and near Mangal Pandey Park in Ward No. 37 of Janipur area falling under Jammu West Constituency. He was accompanied by various officials of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) as well as local leaders of the party. While addressing the gathering after inauguration of works, Sat Sharma said that BJP believes in the politics of de...

Sham lunches plantation drive, road work in Jammu

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Sham Lal Choudhary today launched a plantation drive here at Jal Bhawan Narwal-a major PHE installation. The Minister directed the engineers of the department to conduct regular plantation drives in their respective sub divisions for extending the green cover in the state. Plantation helps to check climate change and improve the tree canopy of the neighbourhood and state, he added. Later, the Minister also started the construction...

Govt working-out GST incentive structure to benefit local industry, customers: Drabu

15/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Minister for Finance, Labour & Employment, Dr Haseeb A Drabu, today said the State Govern ment is formulating a comprehensive incentive structure under Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime which will benefit local industries and local customers while tackling the scourge of corruption. The Finance Minister was chairing a meeting at his office chambers here to discuss the incentive structure to be extended to the industries in J&K under GST regime. He said the new incentive str...

Director Agriculture Jammu Visits Farmers Fields of Poonch District

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: Director Agriculture Jammu Hari Krishan Razdan, inspected the farmers fields at Kossalian, Gulpur, Khari, Pounidhara, Degwar and Maldiyana villages of Poonch District today where he was apprised by the farmers that through these new interventions and introduction of various new varieties the production level of paddy and maize has increased. Mr Razdan also assessed the general condition of current Kharif crops which included paddy, maize, pulses and also visited the vegetable fi...

BJP Mahila Morcha pledges for New India

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: BJP Mahila Morcha led by its State President Purnima Sharma held an impressive programme at the statue of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Jewel Chowk to pledge for the "New India-Sankalp Se Sidhi" on the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Purnima Sharma, while addressing the leaders and the activists of Mahila Morcha said that this year marks the 75 years of "Quit India Movement" started by Gandhi ji to fire up the ongoing freedom struggle in the Nation to liberate India from the clutc...

Announce policy for ex-gratia to families of J&K martyrs on Independence Day: Harsh

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: Peeved over the J&K government showing empty coffers to the NOKs of the State martyrs who had sacrificed their 'today' for our 'tomorrow', Mr. Harsh Dev Singh Chairman JKNPP and former Minister insisted that instead of doling premium to the anti-nationals and subversives in the valley, the BJP-PDP combine should announce a policy with adequate ex-gratia for the families of the martyrs as a tribute to them on the eve of 71st Independence Day. He was addressing a press conference i...

Janam Ashtami celebrated with full fervor at MHAC School

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: MHAC campus looked colourful with many of primary & KG students dressed in Krishna & Radhas. The students wore yellow costumes to be Krishna holding decorated flutes in their hands. Radhas wore lovely, brightly coloured Lehngas with beautiful Chunris. KG, Primary, Middle and Senior sections celebrated Krishna Janamashtmi by presenting beautiful dances and melodious songs at different venues. Entire campus looked involved in these celebrations. Principal Mrs Sween Puri appreci...

Daffodils Care Convent Play way School celebrates Janamashtmi

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: Daffodils Care Convent Play way School, Jain Bazar Janamashtmi with great pomp and show. The occasion was started with a hymn of Lord Krishna. A play was also presented by the tiny angles showing the fight between Arjuna and Duryodhana where Lord Krishna was explaining Arjuna about the bond of brotherhood. Children were also looking very beautiful in the different characters of Mahabharata. Emphasizing the victory of God over Evil, a victory procession was run by little angle...

Lord Mahavira Playway School celebrates Janmashtami

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: Lord Mahavira Playway School celebrated Janmashtami and Independence Day with great zeal and fervor. A number of activities were organized to mark the twin celebrations. The whole campus wore a festive look with dahi handis decorated by the kindergarten students who were dressed in fancy attires for various activities. The kindergarten section took out an impressive table auto mark the Janmashtami celebration. They also presented a splendid dance performance. The primary sect...

Governor greets people on Janamashtami

15/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Governor N. N. Vohra greeted the people on Janamashtami and expressed hope that this auspicious occasion would be a harbinger of peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in the State. In his message of felicitations, the Governor observed that the divine message of Lord Krishna, enshrined in the Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, exhorts mankind to strive for the ultimate truth and to do one's duty to the best of one's ability without being concerned about the benefits to be gained. He obs...

Dy CM greets people on Janamashtami

15/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today greeted the people of the state on the eve of Janamashtami and hoped that this auspicious occasion would be a harbinger of peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in J&K. In his message, the Deputy Chief Minister said the teachings of Lord Krishna which have been enshrined in the Shrimad Bhagvad Gita exhort human beings to make every endeavor for the ultimate truth and to do one's duty without caring for material gains. He said obse...

Collective efforts needed to conserve, promote JK’s green wealth: Lal Singh

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh today called for Collective efforts needed to conserve, promote JK's green wealth. He was speaking at high level meeting convened to physical and financial achievements of various development works for the year 2017-18 being executed by Forest department and its wings. The meeting was attended by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Ravi Kesar, Chairman Pollution Control Board B Siddharth Kumar, Chief Wildlife...

Chief Minister greets people on Janmashtami

15/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, has greeted people of the State on the occasion of Janmashtami. Mehbooba Mufti expressed hope that this occasion will usher in an era of peace, harmony and prosperity in the State. She said that celebrating holy festivals in an atmosphere of amity and brotherhood has been a rich tradition of the State. The Chief Minister has also prayed for wellbeing of the people of the state.

Power shutdown

15/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 14: In order to execute various development works by M/S IRCON International Ltd under R-APDRP scheme, the power supply to Babliana and adjoining areas fed from BL-2 and BL-3 feeder shall remain affected on August 16 and 17 from 7 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Shastri Nagar, Satwari and adjoining areas fed from 11 KV SN-1 and SA-9 feeder shall remain affected on August 18 from 7 am to 11 am. Likewise, the power supply to Channi and adjoining areas fed from CH-3 feeder ...

CM launches Rehbar-e-Janglat

14/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 13: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti distributed engagement orders under Rehbar-e-Janglat (ReJ) scheme among the 534 forestry graduates here today. Addressing a largely attended gathering after distributing the orders, the Chief Minister asked them to work dedicatedly for protecting the forests in the State. She asked them to use their enthusiasm, professional qualification and expertise to undertake innovative means to ensure that depletion of green cover in the State is arrested...

Tiranga will fly high in every region: Dr. Jitendra

14/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 13: Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh participated in the "Bharat Jodo Abhiyaan" in the form of Tiranga Yatra on motor-cycles organized by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and BJP after flagging it off from the Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Chowk, Jammu along with BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma, party chief whip & MLA Rajesh Gupta, State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Koul, Prabhari Yuva Morcha & State Secretary Sanjay Baru and State President Yuva Morcha Dr. Suresh Ajay Magotra. The rally after ...

Rs 1.51 Cr Surinsar beautification project kick-started

14/08/2017
NAGROTA, Aug 13: Provincial President National Conference Mr Devender Singh Rana on Sunday sought identification and ouster of fake state subject holders and exhorted the people to play their crucial role in preserving the Duggar land. “Overt and covert attempts are being made by the BJP to dispense with Article 35A, which negates the spirit of the State Subject laws enacted by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1927 to avert dominance of non-state subjects in the state in general and Jammu in particular"...

Lady dies, 3 injured in road accidents

14/08/2017
Srinagar, Aug 13: A lady died while three others were injured in different road accidents in Kashmir valley. In Kulgam, a Truck bearing registration number JK02S-9387 hit and injured a pedestrian lady namely Fareeda Begum resident of Kujjar, Tangbal at Kujjar in the jurisdiction of Police Station Yaripora. The injured lady was shifted to Sub District Hospital Yaripora for treatment where she succumbed to her injuries. After completion of legal formalities, the body of the deceased was handed ov...

Police seizes 351 Rolls of Gattu Dor

14/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 13: In continuation to the drive against Chinese thread (Gattu Dor) launched by Jammu Police under the directions of SSP Jammu, during the intervening night of 12th and 13thof August 2017, information was received from a reliable source that one person near Dewana Mandir Kacchi Chawani is selling banned chinese thread (Gattu Dor) illegally. On this information, Police Party of Police Station Pacca Danga arrested the said person alongwith 351 Rolls (Gattu Dor) which he has to sell am...

Youth are backbone of BJP

14/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 13: Minister of state for education, technical education, culture, tourism, department of horticulture, floriculture and parks Priya Sethi today said India is getting international acknowledgment of its surge in infrastructure and GDP growth rate - one of the primary indicators to gauge the health of a country's economy is putting our nation into the category of world's large economies. This all could become possible with the sincerest efforts of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi who...

Independence Day: Full dress rehearsal held across Jammu

14/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 13: Full dress rehearsals were held on Sunday for 71th Independence Day celebration across Jammu division. The events witnessed large participation of school children, civil society members, contingents of belt force personnel, senior civil and police functionaries. JAMMU: A full dress rehearsal was held in Mini- Stadium Parade whereat Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandhari took salute at the contingents of District Police, CRPF, JKAP, NCC, Forest Protection Force a...

Govt focused on good governance, development: Dy CM

14/08/2017
KATHUA, Aug 13: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today said the government was laying special focus on good governance and to meet the developmental aspirations of the people of all regions of the state. Dr Nirmal Singh was addressing locals after laying the foundation stone of Indoor Sports Stadium Complex, here at Billawar. The project being executed by Jammu and Kashmir State sports Council at Naaz Ground will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 4 crore in 12 months. “Our focus ...

Painting, Poster competition of Drug Abuse Awareness Organized

14/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 13: Jammu Police organized a painting/poster competition for students today in District Police Lines, in which more than 120 students participated from different 60 Schools of Jammu District i.e. Shiksha Niketan School Jeevan Nagar, Govt. Boys Higher Sec. School Gandhi Nagar, JK Public School Kunjwani, Model Academy, Caramel Convent High School, Tiny Tots School Sainik Colony, Doon International School, K.V. Public School Sunjwan, G.D Goenka, Heritage School, Govt. Hr. Sec. School Ba...

Samooh Theatre stages “Savior Of Humanity”

14/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 13: Samooh Theatre staged dogri play "Kaliveer" written by Dr. Gian Singh and directed by Ravinder Sharma at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. The show was sponsored by Shri Kaliveer Charitable Trust, Sunjwan, Jammu. The play was based on the life and teachings of Kuldevta Shri Kaliveer ji. Kaliveer is known as a religious god of Jammu. He is different from other religious god as other gods are worshipped by people of different religions whereas he is worshipped by people of all religions. He ...

White Knight Corps bids farewell to braveheart with full military honours

14/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 13: The Army today paid last tributes to Naib Subedar Jagram Singh Tomar, who was martyred on the Line of Control (LoC) in KG Sector on 12 August 17 while responding valiantly to unprovoked firing by Pakistan at the Line of Control (LoC). Wreath laying ceremony was organised at Rajouri, where wreath was laid by General Officer Commanding Ace of Spades division and all ranks. Wreaths were also laid on behalf of Army Commander Northern Command and General Officer Commanding White Knig...

Ganga reviews status of PHE schemes

14/08/2017
VIJAYPUR, Aug 13: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga today reviewed the status of various water supply schemes of Vijaypur here at a meeting of senior officers of PHE department. The Minister sought full details regarding schemes sanctioned under District Plan, Centrally sponsored schemes and Border Area Development Programme. He asked officials to furnish details of worn out machinery and mechanism for their timely repair and care. He asked the department to inform hi...

Busharat reviews performance of Horticulture department in Rajouri

14/08/2017
RAJOURI, Aug 13: Minister for Horticulture, Basharat Bukhari today asked the Horticulture department to take up area specific plantation of fruits in this border district on mission mode for a visible impact on the ground. He was chairing a review meeting of Horticulture Department here at district administrative complex. Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary presented a resume of the activities and achievements of the horticulture department in the district. He apprised that total ...

Infrastructure augmentation key to better service delivery: Zulfkar

14/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 13: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Information, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today said the government is creating adequate public infrastructure for better service delivery. The Minister said this while inspecting under construction buildings of Office of Controller, Legal Metrology Depart ment and Secondary Standard Laboratory at Narwal and FCS&CA building at Ware House being constructed over an area of 4 kanals at the cost of Rs 10.33 crore. Expressin...

Naeem, Ansari lay foundation of Rs 11 crore Sultanpora bridge

14/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 13: Minister for Public Works Naeem Akhtar and Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services and Sports Imran Raza Ansari today laid foundation stone of Rs 11.37 crore bridge to be built at Sultanpora, Pattan. The Ministers said that the bridge will go a long way in connecting the people of Pattan in Baramulla with Sonawari constituency of Bandipora. Naeem Akhtar said that with the start of work on the bridge, a long awaited dream of the people will ...

Imposition of Kashmiri language in Jammu region is a well planned conspiracy of PDP-BJP: Sham

14/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 13: Dogri Bhasha Academy in collaboration with Tin goody Aspirants school organised one day programme to felicitate Sahitya Akademi award winning writer Rajinder Ranjha in an impressive function held at Jourian, Akhnoor. Sr Vice President J&K Pradesh Congress Committee and Former Minister Sham Lal Sharma was chief guest on the occasion. The function was presided by Seema Sharma Principal Tiny Aspirants school Jourian. Alleging step motherly treatment being meted out to Dogri and Do...

NMC regularization policy for daily rated workers

14/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 13: President of the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC), Subash Shastri on Sunday appealed to the state Chief Minister's to announce a comprehensive regularization policy of nearly 61,000 daily rated workers working in various departments of the State Government who have been since long without regular services for the last twenty three years. Addressing a rally here , Shastri reminded that the issue of daily rated workers was comprehensively resolved as per the policy direction dur...

Youth must follow developmental policies and programme: Vibodh

14/08/2017
Rajouri, Aug 13: Giving further boost to the two week long celebrations being organised by BJP to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Quit India Movement, today a flag motor bike rally was organised at Rajouri. The rally which was organised by the Yuva Morcha of BJP from district Rajouri was attended by more than 200 motor bike riders. The rally passed through various streets of Rajouri and a large number of youth were seen proudly holding the tricolours in their hands. The local citizens of Ra...

Jammu gets its first Prenatal & Postnatal Care Clinic

14/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 13: With an aim to offer the best and most modern specialized services The Revive Health Care Clinic opened its first clinic in Jammu today. The clinic aims to educate women on Pregnancy Care - Prenatal and postnatal care classes on fitness and complete child birth education. The clinic offers Pregnancy Yoga, Physiotherapy, Diet and Nutrition Counselling and several other programmes intended to the prevention and awareness about non-communicable diseases which are largely linked with...

Natrang stages play ‘Reed Ki Haddi’

14/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 13: Natrang featured 'Reed Ki Haddi' a play in Hindi written by Jagdish Chander Mathur and directed by Neeraj Kant today at Natrang Studio Theatre Kachi Chawni in its weekly Sunday Theatre Series. The play carried a symbolic message that one should have the courage to take the decisions on his/her own and for that the metaphor of 'Reed Ki Haddi' (Back Bone) is used. The play opens at the home of one 'Ram Swaroop' who is very excited ,busy in decorating his house as some people are c...

Jammu stands for Article 35A: Rana

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Describing Article 35A as constitutional guarantee to the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in general and the permanent residents of Jammu in particular, National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Saturday accused the BJP for putting a weak defence to defend this proviso. "Those crying hoarse over this Article being against the interests of Dogras need to carry out a referendum across Jammu, at least, to find out the will of the people in thi...

Div Com reviews arrangements for inauguration of Expanded Terminal Building at Jammu Airport

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr M K Bhandari today held a meeting with senior officers of police and civil administration to take stock of arrangements for the inauguration of expanded Terminal Building at Jammu Airport. Divisional Commissioner informed that the Jammu Airport is set to offer a world-class experience to passengers with an expanded and modernised terminal and the inauguration of the same will be held on 17th August, 2017. M K Bhandari also discussed arrangements ...

Police organizes Anti-Drug Awareness Rally

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: On eve of Independence-2017, today Jammu Police organized Anti-Drug Awareness Rally in the city which was flagged off from District Police, Lines Jammu by Ashkoor Ahmed Wani, IPS, DIG of Police, JKS-Range, Jammu (now IGP). SSP Jammu Dr. Sunil Gupta, IPS, SP City South Sandeep Choudhary, IPS, Dy. SP DAR DPL Jammu and other Police Officers were present on the occasion. The rally passed through the Gandhi Nagar Green Belt Park, Gole Market, Nai Basti, Satwari, Sanjay Nagar, Nanak N...

Andrabi inspects Auqaf properties in Jammu

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Minister of State for Hajj & Auqaf, Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi, today inspected various Auqaf properties in Jammu and took stock of pace of ongoing work on these projects. The Minister also visited the under-construction Boys Hostel near G M Science College Jammu and the under-construction mosques at Ustad Mohalla and Bahu Fort to take stock of pace of work. While briefing the Minister about the activities of the Auqaf, the Administrator Auqaf informed that Rs. 5.6 crore has bee...

2-Day Workshop cum Training of ‘Carpe-Diem’ held at Govt SPMR College

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Two days workshop cum training, Carpe-Diem on the topic Digital marketing was organized by Govt. SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu in collaboration with IIM, Calcutta. The Workshop was inaugurated by the Principal, Dr Romesh Chander. Mr. Kartik Metha, Trainer on Entrepreneur ship and Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta conducted 8 sessions of training during the 2 programme. Addressing the students, the Principal apprised the students about the importance to participate in such ac...

Youth must pledge for “New India”: Khanna

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: BJP National Vice-President & J&K Prabhari Avinash Rai Khanna flagged off 'Tiranga Yatra' by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in the shape of motorcycle rally from Kalibari Chowk in District Samba along with MLA Hiranagar, Kuldeep Kumar & MLA Kathua, Rajiv Jasrotia and Yuva Morha State President Dr. Suresh Ajay Magotra. Avinash Rai Khanna, while addressing the mammoth rally, remembered the heroes of Independence who participated in the rise of freedom struggle with the slogan of "Qu...

Dy CM calls on President

13/08/2017
NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today called on the President, Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Deputy Chief Minister complimented Mr Kovind on assuming the office.

Nirmal Singh holds public Darbar

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh conducted open Public Darbar for the public to address their problems in Party Head quarter, Trikuta Nagar. BJP State General Secretary Dr. Narinder Singh was also accompanying him during the Darbar. While sharing his views on Public Darbar, Dr. Nirmal Singh said BJP both at the Centre under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi as well as in the State is committed to welfare of public. The Mantra of BJP is "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas" and the p...

Sham chairs Rogi Kalyan Samiti meet

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary chaired the meeting of Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) of NTPHC Chakrohi and Dablehar, PHC Sai, Satriayan & Badyal Brahmana at Chakrohi to review the functioning of these institutions.Robinder Khajuria CMO Jammu, Darshan Chand Kundal BMO R.S. Pura, BDO, Tehsildar Suchtegarh, Medical officers of PHC and other members of committee were present in the meeting. The Minister was apprised regarding the physical and financial ach...

Police arrests Brugler, recovers stolen mobile phones

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: In continuation to operation Meghdhoot, a special drive against Burglary and theft cases launched by Jammu Police, today Bus Stand Police achieved a major success by apprehending one Burglar and recovered 11 Mobile Phones. On 23-3-2017 one Shgaffah Aziz D/O Sh. Abdul Aziz R/o Shanpora Distt. Srinagar lodged a written complaint that one unknown person Snatched her two mobile phones. On this, case FIR No. 27/2017 U/S 382 RPC was registered at Police Station Bus Stand and investiga...

DPO Jammu flags off ‘Swachh Rath’ to promote ODF villages

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Rural Development Department (RDD) Saturday launched 'Swachh Rath' here in the winter capital to achieve Open Defection Free (ODF) under Swachh Bharat Mission Garmin. The Rath was flagged off from Directorate of RDD Jammu by the Director RK Bhat, and District Panchayat Officer (DPO) Jammu Dr Anirudh Rai, ACD Jammu Tasir in presence of several Block Development Officers. The Rath (vehicle) will traverse all the blocks of Jammu district for awareness of ODF under Swarchh Bharat M...

Two Days Workshop on TEQIP-III conducted by MHRD in GCET

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: National Project Investigation Unit, Delhi (MHRD) conducted Two Days Orientation Workshop on 11 & 12th August, 2017 at Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu for the improvement of overall standard and quality of Technical Institutes in Central, Eastern and North Eastern Regions and various hill stations (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand). The workshop was conducted in presence of Dr Prakash C Kuniyal, Ms.Ruplai Jha, Mr. Prateek Kandulina consult...

Contractual Lecturers protest enters 180th day

13/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 12: 10+2 Contractual Lecturers raised to their arms together against the J&K govt. They protested against the govt. in a unique manner in order to show their resentment against the govt. On the completion of 180 days of their Hunger Strike (Six Month ), the Contractual Lecturers were feeling annoyed with the J&K Govt. especially with the Dy. Chief Minister and Education Minister who are deliberately paying deaf towards the genuine demands of 10+2 Contractual Lecturers. Today Contract...

DF, SS hold protest demonstration

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: The workers of Dogra Front & Shiv Sena under the leadership of President Mr Ashok Gupta took out a protest in Jammu city against the Article 35A as it has enslaved the woman of the state and demanding a clarification from the CM Mufti with their Meeting with the Prime Minister Modi. This Article empowers the state legislature to define "permanent residents" of the state, their special rights and privileges. It was added to the Constitution through a presidential order of 1954 wi...

Zulfkar for strict adherence to fixed timelines for project completion

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Information Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today directed the officers of PWD (R&B) to expedite construction of Koteranka-Khawas road and Administrative Block of Medical College at Rajouri. The Minister issued these instructions while addressing a meeting of PWD (R&B) officers convened to review the pace of development works being executed by the department in Darhal. In the meeting, the Minister said the department should adopt ...

BLSKS celebrates “International Youth Day”

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: To celebrate "International Youth Day" & to promote the traditional folk culture of J&K, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan in coordination with Sangam Tru Art Production presented its 169th Saturday Series Dogri Musical play “Sade Bankure Jawan” at open air theatre, durga bhawan janipur Jammu. The Musical play was written, produced and directed by M.L.Dogra former Regional Director, Song and Drama Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govern ment of India...

Natrang to organise international Theatre workshop in Jammu from Aug 19

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Natrang in association with Dara Shikoh foundation is going to organise a two day International theatre workshop for the scholars, actors and theatre lovers at it studio theatre on the 19th August and 20th Aug, 2017. Natrang will be giving international exposure to the people of Jammu who will have the life-time opportunity to learn new techniques of theatre and performing arts. The Actor/scholar conducting the workshop is coming all way from London. Giving details the coordinat...

SSKM celebrates 71st Independence Day

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: In the memory of Late Dr. J.R. Sharma (founder) of Saraswati Sangeet Kala Mandir (Regd.) Estd in 1949 as the oldest institution in J&K now running on the guideline of Shri Ravi Sharma (an approved Santoor Player and Music Composer) celebrated 71st Independence Day at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu on 12th August 2017. Balwant Thakur, Regional Director ICCR, J&K was the Chief Guest. Dr. Arvinder Singh Amn, Additional Secretary, J&K Academy of Art Culture and Languages was the guest of Hon...

Missing boy traced

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: On 31-7-2017 one Irfan Malik S/o Mohd. Sabar Malik R/o Dharal Malikan Teh. Dharal Malikan District Rajouri A/P Q No. 527, CRPF Camp, Bantalab Jammu reported at Police Station Domana that his Brother namely Zeeshan Malik is missing from his house. In this regard a FIR No. 230/2017 U/s 363 RPC was registered at Police Station Domana and investigation started. During investigation many police teams were dispatched for different location to trace out the missing boy. Today with the ...

Army hosts “Know Your Army” campaign at Kishtwar

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: With an aim to motivate and encourage the young minds of the Kishtwar district to choose their career in Army a campaign on "Know your Army" was organised at Thatri, Patnazi, Shergwari and Bimalnag villages in Kishtwar district, today. The campaign encompassed encouraging the locals and young minds by providing them information about joining the Army through various type of entries. A display of wide array of military equipment and weapons was also organised to demonstrate the t...

JKSACS organizes sensitization programme on HIV/AIDS awareness

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: J&K State AIDS Control Society (JKSACS) in collaboration with '1st J&K Armd Squadron NCC Jammu' organized a sensitization programme on HIV/AIDS awareness for NCC cadets from different districts of Jammu province on August 11th 2017 at NCC ground Nagrota Jammu. More than 600 cadets actively participated in the awareness programme. Seeing the positive response to the earlier awareness campaign on the instructions of Project Director, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed Rather, this time more NCC c...

Sunil reviews functioning of Agriculture Department in Kishtwar

13/08/2017
KISHTWAR, Aug 12: Minister of State for Transport and PWD, Sunil Sharma convened a meeting to review the functioning of Agriculture department here today. The Minister took stock of the various schemes under annual budget and discussed the issues related to strengthening of established mechanism for better productivity. He laid stress on-farm demonstrations so that the farmers can be kept well abreast with the technological advancements in the field of agriculture. "It is important that inform...

Capacity Building Tour flagged in by Army

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: A Capacity Building Tour (CBT) to Ludhiana and Chandigarh for 20 teenage boys and girls of remote and far flung areas of Rajouri District conducted by Army culminated, today at Youth Center, Palma. The tour was conducted from 02 August to 12 August 2017 with an aim to expose the participants to the industrial development taking place outside the State of J&K. For most of the youth, this was the first visit outside the State of Jammu and Kashmir and thus a unique experience, whic...

Jammu Painter shows talent in Sweden

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: Jammu based painter Jang S. Verman has been invited to display his Painting Art in the International Art Exhibition and workshop in Stockholm, Sweden. Both exhibition and workshop are part of Stockholm Culture Festival, an annual feature there. The Culture Festival is organized and sponsored by The City of Stockholm, Kulturfyren, Bilda, Artistgroup 10 Women. The festival is organized every year with different themes. For the first time its theme is 'Sharing Sweden- India'. Pain...

PMC constitutes new body

13/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 12: A General Body meeting of Paryas Multipurpose co-operative Ltd. held under the President ship of M.L. Gupta. The programme held at conference Hall, Press Club, Jammu on 12-8-2017 at 11:00 am. In the meeting the Balance Sheet of 2016-2017 was thoroughly discussed. The members collectively took a decision to work hard for the enhancement of membership and share capital so that the file should move for co-operative Bank Permission. Further in the meeting a new team of Paryas has be...

Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2017: Post Yatra Review

12/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: Governor N. N. Vohra, Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), recorded high appreciation of the co-ordinated effort made by the various concerned State Government departments and agencies, Army, Central Armed Police Forces, J&K Police, Shrine Board and all local stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2017. Governor was addressing the Post-Yatra Review Meeting - 2017 which was followed by a felicitation function at Raj Bhavan here today. ...

Rana visits cloud-burst hit areas of Nagrota; seeks infrastructural restoration

12/08/2017
NAGROTA, Aug 11: MLA and National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Friday visited the cloud-burst hit areas of Nagrota Assembly Constituency to have an on-the-spot feel of damages caused to residential houses and infrastructure, especially link and interior roads of nine Panchayat halqas. “Till the time survey is carried out about losses to the private property, the sufferers should be provided interim relief and restoration works taken up on war-footing basis to ensu...

Ration supply significantly augmented in Samba: Zulfkar

12/08/2017
SAMBA, Aug 11: Minster for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Information, Zulfkar Ali today inaugurated a one day awareness camp on NFSA and MMSFES and Rights of consumers here today. The Minister was accompanied by MLA Samba, Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, Director FCS & CA, R.A Inquilabi, ADC Samba Tilak Raj Sharma, Joint Controller legal Metrology V. S Sambyal, Joint Director Mansoor Ahmed and officials from Legal Metrology, FCS & CA and Information Department. All the ration dealers o...

District Admn Reasi to acquire 800 kanals land for roads, allied projects

12/08/2017
REASI, Aug 11: District Administration Reasi has finalized acquisition of 800 kanals of land for constructing roads and other projects in the district. In this regard, Deputy Commissioner Ravinder Kumar held a meeting with all collectors of district and approved 18 cases of land acquisition after threadbare discussion. He also finalized rates for chunks of land being acquired in different villages. Meanwhile, it was informed in the meeting that the land acquisition cases involve an amount of R...

Digitization pivotal to transparency in land mapping: Veeri

12/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Abdul Rehman Veeri today said that digitization of land records would bring much needed transparency in the land mapping at individual and institutional level as well. The Minister was speaking at a high level meeting to review the ambitious centrally sponsored Digitalization of land Records Modernization Progra mme (DLRMP) here. The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner Revenue Lokesh Jha, Shahid Inaya...

CS chairs 2nd SLEC meeting on National Livestock Mission Project

12/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Friday chaired 2nd meeting of the State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) for implementation of National Livestock mission (NLM). Commissioner/Secretary Forest, Ecology & Environment Department, Commissioner/Secretary, Rural Development Panchayati Raj, Commissioner /secretary, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, SKUAST, Jammu, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, SKUAST, Jammu, Chairman, J&K Milk Producers Cooperatives Ltd, ...

Bali inaugurates NTPHC at Mathwar, Sub Centre at Sarote

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat today inaugurated a New Type primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Mathwar and Sub Centre Building at Sarote. The upgraded Sub Centre building into NT Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Mathwar has been constructed with a cost of Rs. 60.30 Lakh. MLA, Devender Singh Rana, was also present on the occasion. While speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the government is making concerted efforts to develop infrastructure in all vital...

Dhar meets Governor

12/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: Vijay Dhar, Member Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), called on Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman of the Board, at the Raj Bhavan. Dhar complimented the Shrine Board for the smooth conduct of the just concluded Shri Amarnathji Yatra, and offered some suggestions regarding the arrang ements for Yatra 2018.

Bhat posted as Law Secretary

12/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: The Government today ordered posting of Abdul Majid Bhat, Secretary, J&K Legislative Council as the Secretary to the Government, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. As per the orders issued by the General Administration Depart ment (GAD), Bhat will hold the charge of the post of Secretary, J&K Legislative Council, in addition to his own duties, till further orders. Pertinently, Bhat was, since July 2016, holding the additional charge of Secretary to the Gov...

Swachhata Rath launched, visits villages of Jammu, Samba

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: Swachhata Rath has been launched by Deputy Director Rural Sanitation Jammu during ongoing Kkule Me Sauch Se Azadi week being observed from 9th of August to 15' of August, 2017. The Swachhata Rath visited different villages/ GPS/ blocks of district Samba and Jammu where the officials of Rural Sanitation Department advised the rural people not to defecate in the open, construct and use toilets at home. The Swachhata Rath is also visiting other districts of Jammu Division to raise...

Swachhta Pakhwara: Oath Taking and Cleanliness Drive organized by NSS at JU

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: Continuing with the series of functions as a part of Swachhta Pakhwara the National Service Scheme, Campus Units, University of Jammu organised Swachhta Abhiyaan in the campus in and around the Directorate of Distance Education. A large number of students from Distance Education participated in the drive. Prof. Jasbir Singh, Chairman, NSS Campus Units while addressing the students highlighted the importance of the cleanliness and appealed to the student to spread the message of...

257 promoted as Selection Grade Constable

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: Departmental Promotion Committee under chairmanship of L Mohanti, ADGP HG/CD SD F J&K and comprising of Danesh Rana, IGP HG/CD & SDRF J&K, A.K. Mahajan, SSP, Staff Officer (Admn) to ADGP HG/CD & SDRF J a K and Bashir Ahmad Sofi, Commandant SDRF 1st Bn Srinagar issued the formal promotion order of 257 eligible candidates as Selection Grade Constable who were found fit and brought in promotion list. A. K. Mahajan, SSP, Staff Officer (Admn) to ADGP HG/CD & SDRF J K informed that...

JKLSSF express over increasing begging in Jammu

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh Samaj Sudhar Forum, expressed grave concern over the poor respond of Government with regard to construction of Beggar homes in the State as the Orders dated 21.4.2015 by the Division Bench of J&K High Court. Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh Samaj Sudhar Forum, well known for its campaign against Child begging, interacted with the people and invited their attention towards the fact that the only way to give an end to the Child begging is to generate interest of chi...

ICCR stages play ‘When We Dead Awaken’

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs Government of India in association with J&K Academy of Art Culture and languages organised the screening of world famous play 'When We Dead Awaken' written by Henrik Ibsen and directed by India's most celebrated internationally acclaimed theatre director Ratan Thiyam here at Abhinav Theatre Jammu. Welcoming the august gathering at Abhinav Theatre Jammu, Regional Director of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (...

Two-day ‘Cartooning Workshop’ concludes at JU

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: Two-day 'Cartooning Workshop' organized by Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu concluded here today at the Seminar Hall of Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. The workshop was organized to acquaint the students with the niceties of Cartooning and make it beneficial for them in the artistic pursuits. The students of University of Jammu and affiliated Degree Colleges participated in the workshop which was conducted by eminent Cartoonists of the Sta...

Reserve seats for women, physically challenged in public transport: Tassaduq Mufti to Transport Department

12/08/2017
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: Coordinator, J&K Government Grievance Cell, Tassaduq Hussain Mufti has asked the Transport Department for effective implementation of the order issued by the Traffic Department in 2012 under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to reserve eight seats in Public Mini-bus transport for women besides physically challenged people. Stressing on the need for efficient implementation of the order, Tassaduq Mufti said that generally it is seen that despite this reservation, the woman commuter...

Tiger Division conducts weapon, equipment display

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: A Weapon and Equipment Display was conducted on 10 and 11 Aug 2017 at Zorawar Auditorium, Jammu University by the Tiger Division to showcase the massive capabilities of Indian Army. The display aimed at "Know Your Army" concept and motivated local youth of the region to join Army as a profession & highlighted the contribution of the organisation in Nation building. The Weapon & Equipment display was spread over the last two days presenting a wide range of small arms, Artillery G...

3 days All India Art Exhibition organized

12/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 11: A three days All India Art Exhibition was organized by Viraj Kala Kendra in collaboration with JAKFAS, Jammu at Viraj Art Gallery, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu in the loving memory of Late. Gobind Kaur, 1st Woman Contemporary Sculptor of J&K State. Art works of senior and young artists of Jammu along with the works of artists from Chandigarh and Himachal Pardesh have been displayed in the exhibition. Raj Bharti, President Viraj Kala Kendra inaugurated the exhibition. S. Amrik Singh Namdha...

Why afraid of PIL on Article 35A: JKFFA questions Kashmiri leaders

12/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 11: Why the war of words for a case under jurisdiction in the Apex Court of India; why the Kashmiri leaders were afraid of the PIL on Article 35A of constitution; why they were talking about un-rest in the J&K on this section, questioned senior members of the J&K Freedom Fighters Association. In a joint statement, the Chairman J&K Freedom Fighters Association, B.L Gupta, President Ved Gandotra, Vice-President Tej Ram Dogra, President Shri Ram Sena, Rajiv Mahajan, President Karanti D...

Transport sector has enough employment potential: Balbir

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: Stating that there is enough potential and opportunities of employment in Transport Sector and the unemployed people should avail the benefits of loans to start earning own livelihood instead of waiting for the government jobs, J&K Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited, Vice Chair person, Balbir Ram Rattan, said that the scope in the said sector need to be explored and availed fully. The Vice Chairperson made these observations d...

Andrabi for better management of Wakaf assets, reviews functioning of Auqaf

12/08/2017
JAMMU, Aug 11: Minister of State for Hajj & Auqaf, Farooq Ahmad Andrabi today reviewed the functioning of Auqaf Islamia in a meeting held, here today. Taking a comprehensive review of the physical and financial achievements registered by Auqaf Islamia Jammu, the Minister stressed on better upkeep of the Auqaf properties and said that these should utilized optimally. He directed the Administrator Auqaf to create durable assets including Banquet Halls, Shopping Complexes on the Wakaf land which ...

Army organises drawing competition

12/08/2017
Jammu, Aug 11: Army organised a drawing competition on the theme "People Friendly Army" at Mendhar in Poonch district, today. Students from Government Middle School, Mankot and nearby villages participated in the competition to showcase their skills with painting brushes and crayons and expressed their imaginations on the canvas. The participants were felicitated by the Principal, Government Middle School, Mankot. Speaking on the occasion the chief guest congratulated all the participants for ...