August 5 is a historic Day: Kavinder

06/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 5: Former Deputy Chief Minister & BJP senior leader, Kavinder Gupta, along with Vinay Kumar Gupta, District President Jammu, Ankush Gupta, District General Secretary, celebrated Ist anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 in Gandhi Nagar Constit-uency under 'Ek Bharat Ekatam Bharat'. Kavinder Gupta hoisted the National Flag at his residence and other parts of Gandhi Nagar Constituency, including Shivaji Chowk, Nanak Nagar, Jeevan Nagar and other adjoining areas. Kavinder Gupta, ...

NPP holds protests seeking restoration of Dogra State

06/08/2020
Jammu, Aug 5: Expressing anguish over the downgrading of J&K State to Union Territory on 5th August, 2019, the activists of NPP held massive dharnas and District and Tehsil Headquarters today and lodged their strong protest against the BJP led government at the centre. The activists raised slogans of "Dogra rajya ka darja bahal karo, bahal karo", "4G internet bahal karo, bahal karo", Jammu Prant ke sath bhed bhav nahin sahenge, nahin sahenge", "Toll Plazas band kaor, band karo" Berojgar yuvaon ...

Domicile Certificates distributed among PoJK refugees

06/08/2020
Jammu, Aug 5: On the occasions of 5th August "Ek Bharat, Ekatam Bharat" programme held at ward number 41 organized by BJP senior leader and ward Councillor Sanjay Baru. On the occasion chief guest of the program J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Kaul hoisted the flag along with BJP District President Manish khajuriya, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Mandal president Keshav Chopra, BJP Add. Publicity Secretary Ayodhya Gupta JMC Councillors Neelam Nargotra, Sat Pal Karlupia, BJP ward president ...

Navin chairs meeting of Accelerated Recruitment Committee on Govt vacancies

06/08/2020
SRINAGAR, Aug 5: Principal Secretary, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Agri-culture Production, Hortic-ulture and Cooperative Departments, Navin Kumar Choudhary today chaired a meeting of Accelerated Recruitment Committee constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir government to accelerate the recruitment process. Commissioner Secret-ary Labour and Employ-ment Department, Saurab Bhagat was also present in the meeting whileas Commissioner Secretary General Administration Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi and S...

BJP honors Praja Parishad activists, family members

06/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 5: J&K BJP honoured the "Praja Pari-shad" movement activists and their family members at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. A book titled "Mission Accomplished" was also released on the occasion by the dignitaries, which was also presented to the family members of the "Praja Parishad" movement veterans. Former BJP State President & former Dy. CM Nirmal Singh, former BJP State President & MP from Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha Constituency Jugal Kishore Sharma, former BJP State Presi...

Independence Day arrangements reviewed in district Samba

06/08/2020
SAMBA, Aug 5: For smooth and enthusiastic celebration of the Indepe-ndence Day in the district, District Development Com-missioner, Rohit Khajuria, today reviewed the arrangements for the National Festival, here at a meeting of district and sectoral officers. Senior Superintended of Police Shakti Pathak; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Jitender Mishra; Assistant Commissioner Development Sidharath Dhiman; besides Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineer PWD (R&B), PHE,...

JCMS expresses solidarity on laying foundation stone of Shree Ram Temple at Ayodhya

06/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 5: Joining the Foundation Stone Ceremony at Shree Ram Temple at Ayodhya on Line,the Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha also expressed their solidarity on this happy occasion by Organizing a glittering function by lighting 100 earthen deepaks. In this function, the members of the Sabha under the chairmanship of Romesh Chander Gupta President of JCMS, by observing all the instructions / directions / norms set by the Government to avoid corona-19 infection, assembled at Mahajan Bhawan Shalama...

Lt Governor calls for effective conservative measures to restore ecosystem of Dal Lake

05/08/2020
SRINAGAR, Aug 4: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today held a meeting, through video conference, with the Committee of Experts (CoE) to discuss the modalities for taking effective conservative measures to restore the pristine glory of water bodies like Dal & Nageen. A detailed deliberation was held on various important measures required to be undertaken for restoration, maintenance and preservation as well as all ancillary issues including securing the banks of the Dal Lake. A brief w...

Lt Governor calls for effective conservative measures to restore ecosystem of Dal Lake

05/08/2020
SRINAGAR, Aug 4: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today held a meeting, through video conference, with the Committee of Experts (CoE) to discuss the modalities for taking effective conservative measures to restore the pristine glory of water bodies like Dal & Nageen. A detailed deliberation was held on various important measures required to be undertaken for restoration, maintenance and preservation as well as all ancillary issues including securing the banks of the Dal Lake. A brief w...

Mayor inaugurates open gym

05/08/2020
Jammu, Aug 4: Continuing his endeavor to provide better development and civic amenities to the people of Jammu city, Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation today on 04/08/2020 alongwith Sh Surinder Sharma Councilor of ward no.38 visited the areas of Paloura & its adjoining localities and commissioned number of equipments installed at open Gym situated at Lohan Park Paloura. Ravish Mengi Janipur Mandal President BJP, Sanjay Bakshi, Roshan Lal Taing, Rattan lal Joshi, Bhushan Lal...

Union Home Secy reviews COVID-19 management in J&K

05/08/2020
SRINAGAR, Aug 4: The Union Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, today chaired a high level meeting to review the management of COVID-19 pandemic in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Secretary, J&K, B V R Subrah-manyam, Financial Commi-ssioner, H&ME, Atal Dulloo, Additional Secretary (UT), Govind Mohan, Joint Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava, Joint Secretary (JK), Manish Tiwari & Mission Director (NHM), Bhupinder Kumar were present in the meeting. At the outset, Health and Medica...

PDD failed to provide uninterrupted power supply to industrial units: BBIA

05/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 4: A Meeting of Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) was held today under the Presidentship of Lalit Mahajan in presence of Tarun Singla Sr. Vice President, Ajay Langer Vice President, Viraaj Malhotra General Secretary, Rajesh Jain Secretary & Vivek Singhal Treasurer BBIA, and raised serious concern as System & Operation Wing of Power Development Department failed to supply Uninterrupted Power to Industrial Units of Bari Brahmana Industrial Complex. At present the units locat...

Power shutdown

05/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 4: According to Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu, the power supply to Bishnah, Seora, Kunjwani, Apna Vihar and its adjoining areas fed from 33KV Lalyana-Seora line emanating from 220/132/33KV Grid Station Lalyana shall remain affected on August 5 and 7 from 8 am to 2 pm.

Housing Board condoles demise of Tasaduq Jeelani

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4: A condolence meeting was held in the Office of Jammu & Kashmir Housing Board here to condole the sad demise of senior KAS officer Mr. Tasaduq Jeelani, who served as Managing Director, J&K Housing Board. The Officers and Staff recalled his humane & helpful nature and prayed for the peace to the departed soul and fortitude for the bereaved family.

People can meet Advisor Khan at his office chambers

05/08/2020
SRINAGAR, AUG 4: It is being informed that people who are desirous of meeting Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan,p can meet him from 2 pm to 4 pm on all working days at his office chambers at Civil Secretariat here. It is further informed that the deputations, delegations, individuals or other people who want to meet the Advisor have to seek a prior appointment from his office on phone numbers: 2506137, 7006166569. All such people are requested to follow all health guidelines and pro...

Doda: Active covid cases drop to 90 with 27 more recoveries

05/08/2020
DODA, AUG 4: In an encouraging development, the number of active covid cases in Doda district has dropped to 90 with the recovery of twenty seven more patients, who had tested positive.The covid positive patients, hailing from different areas, were kept under medical observation at GMC Doda and other covid care centres. They were discharged after their tests were found negative for the virus, repeatedly. With these recoveries, the tally of active cases in the district has reduced to 90, while t...

Lakhanpur incident is outburst of people against BJP fake promises

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4: Congress has strongly condemened attack on a local youth of Lakhanpur by some goons for extorting toll tax last evening, as a result 2 other persons were seriously injured besides large scale protests by the locals against the BJP Govt. Strongly condemened the attack on a local youth namely Deepak Kumar by some goons with a view to extort toll at toll plaza Lakhanpur, JKPCC has expressed solidatory with the local population who agigated over the attack and protesting against su...

Bhim Singh expresses deep shock on demise of Swamy

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4: JKNPP Founder, Prof.Bhim Singh expressed deep shock on the sudden, unfortunate and unexpected demise of Mr. Raman Swamy, a noted writer, journalist and commentator. NPP Supremo described the sudden death of his great friend, a well-known editor and journalist who died this morning at Hospital in Noida. He described the death of Mr. Raman Swamy as a great loss to the world of journalism and for those who knew him personally and had learnt a lot from his writings and journalism. Ram...

Govt evacuates 2,83,833 stranded JK residents; 1,97,061 via Lakhanpur, 86,772 through special trains

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 2,83,833 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has received 104 special trains at Jammu and Udhampur railway stations from different states and UTs, so far, wi...

JP Nadda addresses meet of National, State Media Departments

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Sh. Jagat Prakash Nadda ji addressed a virtual (digital) meeting of National and State Media Departments from party National headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Media Team members from National team and various States comprised of Media Heads, Co-Heads and spokespersons from their respective places. BJP National Media Incharge Anil Baluni( Member of Parliament), National Co-Media Incharge Dr. Sanjay ...

Prof. Afzal Zargar reappointed Registrar CUK

05/08/2020
Ganderbal, Aug 4: Prof. Mohammad Afzal Zargar has been reappointed as the Registrar of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) for five years for the second time. He took over the charge as Registrar on Monday. Prof. Zargar had earlier joined as second Registrar of the Central University of Kashmir in September 2013 and was very instrumental in kickstaring the construction activities and augmenting the spectrum of academic activities of the varsity. At present, he was working as the Professor...

Balwant condoles death of theatre doyen Ebrahim Alkaazi

05/08/2020
Johannesburg, AUG 4: Balwant Thakur the director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Consulate General of India Johannesburg condoled the death of the theater doyen Ebrahim Alkazi who died at New Delhi at the age of 94. Celebrated as a theatre legend, Ebrahim Alkazi was the longest serving director of National School of Drama. As director NSD he shaped the course of modern Indian theatre, establishing links between traditional vocabulary and modern idiom. In Mumbai, Alkazi did powerful rete...

NC never cared for justice to refugees, Valmikis: Balbir

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4: Jammu Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party, asks NC to update its leader about the ground developments after the abrogation of Article 370 instead of misleading public with baseless statements. This was stated by Party Spokesperson, Balbir Ram Rattan, while reacting to the statement of the former Chief Minister & NC leader Dr. Farooq Abdullah, questioning the benefits after abrogation of Article 370. Balbir reminded NC leader that thousands of refugees from West Pakistan, who had ...

Sahil inaugurates Saloon at Bishnah

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4: Municipal Corporator Sahil Gupta from M C Bishnah today inaugurated Bomb Shell Kings Saloon at KC Morh Bishnah.From Cosmetics to expertise, this beauty saloon promises everything of good standards right here in this Summer.Speaking on the occasion Corporator Sahil said ,Such kind of ventures will even bring employment and wishes to see many more such ventures in the future.Owner of Saloon Tushar Digra, said that the salon is equipped with the modern and latest technology equipment...

DM Doda reviews law & order, COVID-19 containment measures in district

05/08/2020
DODA, AUG 4: District Magistrate Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode today reviewed the law and order situation and the enforcement of COVID-19 containment measures in the district. The District Magistrate held detailed deliberations with the key Civil and Police administration functionaries and enquired about the present law and order scenario in the district. The DM instructed for making sufficient deployment across the district foil any attempt to disturb the law and order. Meanwhile, the DM also di...

Tree plantation drive held at GDC Akhnoor

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4: Department of Botany in collaboration with NSS Unit of Govt. Degree College Akhnoor organized Ist phase of plantation drive in the college campus on 04-08-2020. The event of tree plantation drive was carried out under overall supervision and able guidance of Dr. Namarta, Principal GDC Akhnoor who laid emphasis to organize such events for the betterment and beautification of the College Campus in near future. More than 200 plants of different varieties were planted on this occa...

Tricolours, lamps to justify August 5 victory of “Good over Evil”: Suri

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4:"Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah's statement that abrogation of erstwhile State's special status has neither ushered in development nor put an end to terrorism, is a complete bias and one sided story, wherein he forgot to tell the world that this time it is not the young Kashmiri boys but militants who are getting killed every day. He also forgot to tell that Pakistan, which had been aiding and abetting militancy since long, is on a back foot and its spon...

‘August-5’ is not less than Deepawali for us: Sat

05/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 4: Former State President BJP Sat Sharma (CA) met members of various social and religious organizations including Guru Ravi Dass Sabha and Vishwakarma Sabha and appealed them to unfurl the national flag(tricolor) at their respective Sabhas on 5th August. Pertinent to mention, BJP has organized programs across J&K of unfurling the national flag in every District after one year of abrogation of Article 370. Sharma was also accompanied by District President Munish Khajuria, Corporator S...

COVID-19: Udhampur Admin starts IEC activities

05/08/2020
UDHAMPUR, AUG 4: District administration Udhampur has started a major Information Education Communication activities to ensure good health of the citizens and putting in place effective mechanism for further containment of COVID-19 pandemic in the District. District Development Commissioner, Udhampur, Dr. Piyush Singla, today chaired a meeting of the BDC Chairpersons and District Officers, here to discuss the modalities to be followed during the IEC campaign. Detailed discussions were held on...

Delegations of Hot Mix Plant Owners Association, JK Cements Employees Association call on Lt Governor

05/08/2020
SRINAGAR, Aug 4: Delegations of All Kashmir Hot Mix Plant Owners Association and J&K Cements Employees Association led by Member, Central Waqf Council and Chairperson, Waqf Development Committee, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi called on the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today. The members of the All Kashmir Hot Mix Plant Owners Association submitted memorandum of demands to the Lt Governor pertaining to release of wo...

Dy Mayor JMC inspects ward no. 55

05/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 4: Purnima Sharma, Deputy Mayor JMC conducted surprise inspection of ward no. 55. After receiving complaint from the residents of ward no. 55. Purnima Sharma, Deputy Mayor conducted surprise inspection of ward no. 55 and conducted an extensive tour of the ward and also interacted with the residents asking them if there were any problems regarding sanitation, streets or lightening in the ward and noted there were long power cuts and also there was water supply problem due to which th...

DC Jammu reviews arrangements for Independence Day celebration

05/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 4: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sushma Chauhan, today reviewed the arrangements for celebration Indepen-dence Day 2020 here at meeting with concerned officers. The venue for the celebration of I-Day 2020 shall be Mini Stadium Parade Ground Jammu where the Chief Guest will unfurl the national flag, the meeting was told. It was also informed that the full dress rehearsal would be held on August 13. The DC inquired from the officers about arrangements being put in place by their respect...

BJP leaders will hoist “Tiranga”, light up chowks on August 5: Ravinder Raina

05/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 4: Bharatiya Janata Party's J&K President Ravinder Raina chaired his first ever party meeting where he was physically present after successfully defeating Covid 19 infection. 5th August celebrations were thoroughly discussed in the meeting and their preparations were reviewed by Ravinder Raina at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Former BJP State President Sat Sharma (former Minister), Former Dy. CM Kavinder Gupta, J&K BJP General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, party Vice-Pres...

4% seats in professional institutions reserved for Ladakh

05/08/2020
SRINAGAR, Aug 4: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting to review status with regard to reservation of seats for students belonging to the Union Territory of Ladakh in professional institutions, for the academic year 2020-21. The meeting was informed that the reservation in professional institutions is governed in terms of Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act and Rules which have been amended post reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir. The Act and Rules do not apply to UT o...

National Sikh Front donates 550 cotton masks to JU

05/08/2020
JAMMU Aug 4: A delegation of National Sikh Front today met the Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu Prof Manoj K Dhar and handed over 550 handmade cotton masks for the employees of Jammu University. While speaking on the occasion S. Varinderjeet Singh Chairman National Sikh Front said that this unwarranted and unexpected COVID 19 pandemic has shakened and frightened the whole humanity across the world and till date it's best cure is to be Precautious. Keeping in view the renowned experts a...

Harsh, Kundal detained by Police enroute to Lakhanpur

05/08/2020
Kathua, Aug 4: Kathua Police today restrained the NPP leaders and former Ministers, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh and Mr. Yash Paul Kundal from proceeding to Lakhanpur where the Action Committee was holding a dharna against installation of Toll Plaza and assault on a local youth yesterday by the goons of the Toll Plaza contractor. The NPP leaders who were headed towards Lakhanpur Plaza along with their party workers and supporters were stopped by the Police about 1 kilometer short of Lakhanpur Toll and d...

Tourist Facilitator delegation submits memrondum to Charak

05/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 4: A delegation of Tourist Facilitator led by Sahil Singh Jamwal BJYM J&K Executive Member submits a memorandum to Kr. Rajeev Charak BJP J&K Incharge, Department of Good Governance & Center - State Co-ordination. In a memorandum, detail brief points are mentioned regarding adjustment in Tourism Department. They apprised that the issue of scores of youth who have received training for becoming tourist Facilitator in 2016 under a centre government scheme for tourist Facilitators. They ...

Police solves blind murder within 48 hours, two arrested

05/08/2020
Banihal, Aug 4: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ramban, Haseeb-ur- Rehman Bhat today apprised the media persons about investigation and action taken by the police to solve the Shabina Bano missing as well as murder case investigated by district police Ramban. According to the police the case was solved by the team headed by SHO , Police Station Banihal, Abid Hussain Bukhari under the supervision of SDPO Banihal, Ashish Gupta, addl SP Sanjay Parihar under close supervision and guid...

Kishtwar admin begins I-Day arrangements

05/08/2020
KISHTWAR, Aug 4: District Administration Kishtwar has begun preparations for the celebration of Independence Day 2020. In this regard, District Development Commis-sioner, Rajinder Singh Tara today chaired a meeting of officers, here. The meeting decided to organize the main function in the DC office Complex, and the departments were entrusted to make the arrangements for the same. The DDC instructed the senior Police officers and the civil administration to work in close coordination. Strict...

Bhatnagar greets people on Raksha Bandhan

03/08/2020
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 2: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar has extended his warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on eve of Raksha Bandhan, saying the festival celebrates the sacred bond of commitment between brothers and sisters.In his message, the Advisor said, Raksha Bandhan symbolises the virtues of love, affection and mutual trust and reaffirms the strong bond of love and affection between brothers and sisters.The Advisor said that on this occasion we should rede...

Chief Secretary greets people on Rakshabandhan

03/08/2020
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 2: Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam, today extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, wishing them stronger familial ties. In his message on the eve of Rakshabandhan, Chief Secretary said that protection of women's interest is integral to Indian society, adding that the festival celebrates the position of women in every sphere of life. He urged people to take precautions, maintain social distance and follow safety protocols during festivit...

Govt evacuates 2,79,203 stranded JK residents; 1,93,905 via Lakhanpur, 85,298 through special trains

03/08/2020
JAMMU, AUGUST 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 2,79,203 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has received 102 special trains at Jammu and Udhampur railway stations from different states and UTs, so far...

DGP greets people on Raksha Bandhan

03/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 2: Director General of Police, Shri Dilbag Singh extended his greeting to the people on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. DGP in his message has said that Raksha Bandhan is a unique representation of India's cultural ethos, symbolizing the special bonds between brothers and sisters and expressed hope that this festival would usher a new era of peace, amity, harmony, progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir. The DGP J&K has also appealed the people to follow the guideli...

New Education Policy discussed by All India Unaided Colleges

03/08/2020
JAMMU, AUG 2: A webinar on New Education Policy-2020 was organized today by Federat ion of Self Financing Tech nical Institutions (FSFTI) under the leadership of Chief Patron, Sri R S Munir athinam, President, Dr. Anshu Kataria and General Secretary Sri K V K RaoPresident/ Secretaries of Unaided Colleges of around 15-16 states including Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Kerala etc participated in the webinar.In his o...

Dozens join Shivsena

03/08/2020
JAMMU, AUGUST 2: Many influenced by the activism and policies of the Shivsena Bala Sahib Thackeray J&K unit, joined the party in a tricolor distribution function organised at Katra today. Shiv Sena leaders chaired by State General Secretary Vikas Bakshi, President Women Wing Meenakshi Chhibber and President Reasi Bhuri Singh carried out the campaign to distribute tricolor in Katra and Reasi as directed by party President Manish Sahni. Vikas Bakshi appealed to the people of the area to ho...

BJP busy in celebrations, People of J&K suffering on all counts: Bhalla

03/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 2: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla on Sunday claimed rising number of fatalities due to deadly virus is a matter of serious concern for all. He said it would be a "disaster" if the administration failed to strictly enforce lockdown restrictions, especially in Kashmir, as it is the only solution as of now to contain the spread of the virus.He said Govt's first and foremost priority should remain protecting the life and health of people of J&K and must be fully ...

JKTJAC holds monthly meeting, raises burning issues of teachers

03/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 2: A virtual meeting of Jammu Kashmir Teachers' Joint Action Commitee (JKTJAC) held at Udhampur under the leadership of UT President Vinod Sharma and District President Udhampur Lekh Raj Parihar. The meeting was attended by the Forum representatives from all the eleven zones of the district. While speaking on the occasion Mr Vinod Sharma raised the issue of conversion of left out RRETs to Teachers Grade II /III who haven't been converted due to various reasons as these teacher...

IGP Jammu extends greetings on Raksha Bandhan

03/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 2: Mukesh Singh -IPS Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone greeted people of Jammu region on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, which is being celebrated across the country on Monday. In his message, he said that on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people. He said that this festival is uniquely symbolic of the bonds of love, affection and mutual trust which have existed for centuries between sisters and brothers ...

UDA urges for online issuance of I-cards for Universal Health Insurance Scheme

03/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 2: A delegation of United Demo-cratic Alliance led by its Co-Convener, Vijay Sharma who is also the Chairman of Team Mask Force and President JK Excise State Taxes Emplo-yees Welfare Society & Allied Association called on Advisor Farooq Khan Sahib at his residence and expressed gratitude for Universal Health Insurance Scheme under Ayushman Bharat Yojana, covering more than 1.25 crores residents of the J&K Union Territory. The delegation was accompanied by UDA Co-Conveners Ravi Tikko...

JK Student Saiyar Khalid bags 3rd Position in MRSPTU, Bathinda Pharma results

03/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 2: Students of Aryans College of Pharmacy (ACP), Rajpura, Near Chandigarh brought laurels by giving their excellent performance in the Final Examinations. In B. Pharmacy Ankit Singh (Kangra) bagged 1st position by scoring 8.58 SGPA; Ekta Wadhera (Patiala) bagged 2nd position by scoring 8.30 SGPA; Ajay (Kullu) and Sayiar Khalid (Anantnag) bagged 3rd position by scoring 7.83 SGPA in their 3rd-semester exams conducted MRS-PTU, Bathinda. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group congra...

Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 20 domestic flights with 1,944 passengers

03/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 2: On day 70 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 20 domestic flights with 1,944 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 906 passengers aboard 10 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 10 domestic flights with about 1038 passengers on board landed at Srinagar Airport today. Pertinently, Jammu Airport Authorities have received a total of 543 domestic flights with 41,164 passengers while Srinagar...

Lt Governor greets people on Raksha Bandhan

03/08/2020
Srinagar, Aug 2: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu has extended his heartiest greetings to the people of J&K on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In his message of greetings, the Lt Governor observed that Raksha Bandhan is a festival symbolic of love and respect between brothers and sisters which defines the unique feature of India's cultural ethos. He has hoped that the festival would strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, peace and amity amongst all in the society. The Lt...

Khan felicitates people on Raksha Bandhan

03/08/2020
SRINAGAR, Aus 2: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan has felicitated the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In his message of felicitations, Advisor Khan expressed hope that this auspicious occasion would usher a new era of peace, amity, harmony, progress and prosperity in J&K. The Advisor observed that Raksha Bandhan is a unique representation of India's cultural ethos, symbolizing the special bonds between brothers and sisters. He also appealed...

Successful Cyto-Reductive surgery performed for Advanced Ovarian Cancer patient at Bee Enn General Hospital

02/08/2020
JAMMU, August 1: The 63 year old lady patient had been fighting with cancer and was waiting for her surgery. The patient was in an advanced stage of ovarian cancer, diagnosed before covid-19 pandemic. She was put on neoadjuvant chemotherapy for 3 cycles but surgery was postponed due to covid. Keeping her condition in mind, the Onco team at Bee Enn General Hospital decided to operate. Patient underwent cytoreductive Surgery. The team of Surgeons Dr Samita Bhatt, Dr Gurpreet Singh and anaesth...

NPP Supremo extends Eid wishes

02/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: Prof. Bhim Singh extended Eid greetings on Eid-ul-Azha from India, Asia and all over the world including those suffering and struggling in Palestine, Iraq and other countries of the world. He wished the message of Eid-ul-Azha of human love and freedom from all sufferings to the entire humanity in the world.Prof. Bhim Singh had an opportunity to travel all over the world and about all the Muslim countries and greet Muslim brethren on Eid day at different times during his world p...

Awareness program held to develop immunity against Covid-19

02/08/2020
JAMMU, August 1: Under able the guidance of N. Ram, General Manager (I/c) Salal Power Station and in collaboration with Directorate of Indian System of Medicine, Ministry of AYUSH, an Awareness Program aiming at Developing Immunity against COVID-19 through Ayurveda was organized at Salal Power Station. During the program, Dr. Gauri Karlupia and her team members from the Directorate of Indian System of Medicine, Reasi, briefed the personnel present in the conference hall about the home remedie...

Class IV posts: JKSSB's Portal records 3,99,150 registrations; 2,05,110 candidates submit online application so far

02/08/2020
JAMMU, AUGUST 1: Till today morning, 3,99,150 Registrations have been done by the candidates on JKSSB's Online Portal, since the commencement of online application submission from 10th July, 2020 and 2,05,110 candidates completed their online application submission process for Class IV posts. Also 44,180 applications have been submitted online for the post of Accounts Assistant. It has been noted that about 88,000 unique visitors visited the online application portal of JKSSB yesterday. Pertin...

DDC visits district kitchen, Quarantine Centre Doda, inspects the functioning

02/08/2020
DODA, AUGUST 1: District Development Commissioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode, today visited the district kitchen and quarantine centre at Boys Higher Secondary School Doda and inspected the functioning three. During visit to the district Kitchen, DDC enquired about the meal being prepared and served to the persons in quarantine centre. He was informed that some extra items have been added to the meal for those in the quarantine centre and in isolation centres as well on the auspicious occasion of Eid...

Ishant greets people on Eid-ul-Adha

02/08/2020
Jammu, Aug 1: Bahu Fort Development Committee Trust (Regd.) Vice Chairman Advocate Ishant Gupta greets people on Eid-ul-Adha and hope that the day will herald peace, progress and development. He extends warm greeting to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid- Ul-Adha "Eid u Adha will be the harbinger of peace, progress, prosperity and happiness and would strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and amity in our state" he added. "On the auspicious occasion of Eid Ul Adha, I e...

UDA flays Govt for unprecedented power cuts

02/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: Chief Spokesperson of United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Rajiv Mahajan, has lambasted the Power Development Department (PDD) for unprecedented power cuts in Jammu region during the ongoing summer causing acute hardships and inconvenience to the common masses in festival season.Flaying the callous and insensitive attitude of the Power Development Department, Rajiv Mahajan in a statement issued on Saturday said that the people of Jammu region are made to suffer the worst nightmares i...

Shiv Sena flays Govt for setting up isolation ward in residential area

02/08/2020
JAMMU, August 1: Shiv Sena leader Rajan Gupta along with Pardeep Kumar, Rohit Gupta, Ankush Sethi, Rakesh Verma, expressed serious concern over the setting up of isolation ward (COVID care centre) for suspected coronavirus patients at Yati Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, posing a serious threat to the people visiting there being related to J&K Bank and dispensary services.Addressing media persons here today, Rajan Gupta said that it is a complete failure on part of the Administration and the live...

Vinay, Baldev launch plantation drive in Gandhi Nagar

01/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1:Vinay Kumar Gupta BJP District President Jammu along with JMC Chairman health and Sanitation Committee Baldev Singh Billowaria launched 'Green Jammu Clean Jammu' drive in Ward No. 21 Opposite Canara Bank, Park No.35 Gandhi Nagar, Jammu where hundreds of saplings were planted in different areas of the ward and everyone pledged to save the environment by motivating others as well. Vinay Kumar Gupta and Baldev Singh Billowaria was the main guest during the plantation drive. They wer...

137 Bn CRPF, Wild Life Division organize tree plantation drive

01/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: On the occasion of 72nd Van-Mahotsav-2020, tree plantation drive was organised by 137 BN CRPF in collaboration with Wildlife Division Jammu at wildlife sanctuary Nandini, Jammu. Over 400 saplings of different varieties were planted under the joint leadership of DFO Shri Anil Attri and CRPF CO Nandani Sh Pankaj Speaking on the occasion Sh Anil Attri said, "The initiative reconfirms the Wildlife Department's commitment to help preserve ecology and spread awareness about the impo...

Treachery with nation of any nature is always unpardonable: Chrungoo

01/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: "Treachery with the nation of any nature in any circumstances is always unpardonable and simultaneously punishable in all the countries of the world. There are no excuses possible in defending treason, the act or acts of treason are too indefensible", said Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, senior BJP and KP leader and Incharge: Department of Political affairs and Feedback in an interaction with the youth of the J&K in Jammu today. The youth met him regarding the preparations of Global Webin...

Ashok demands proper compensation for families affected by landslide

01/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: Ashok Kumar Former Legislature, Ramban has strongly protest against the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and urged upon the Lieutenant Governor to provide 6 months free ration, proper compensation and rehabilitation (5 MarlaPlot) to the 40 families who have been affected by the landslide as the result of impromptu and unscientific cutting of slopes by Gammon Company under National Highway Authority of India in the process of Construction of NH-44 Four lane Project below the Dalwas ...

ISM, GGF distribute AYUSH Immunity boosters

01/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: Gandhi Global Family J&K organised 46th Medical camp in the Headquarters of Superintendent of Police, South Jammu City, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu and distributed AYUSH immunity boosting drugs supplied by ISM to the police & CRPF personnel and civilians around through their expert team of doctors, following the guidelines issued by the local administration. Over 120 people were examined by Dr. Sukhpreet Kaur & Dr. Shefali Sharma deputed by Dr. Suresh Sharma- ADMO, Jammu. Earlier, awaren...

Director Horticulture visits Samba inspects Fruit Plant Nurseries

01/08/2020
JAMMU Aug 1: Director Horticulture Jammu, Ram Savak conducted an extensive tour of twin districts Jammu and Samba where he inspected Fruit Plant Nursery Maralian, Jammu and Fruit Plant Nursery, Vijaypur besides also inspected other field extension activities . During the inspection, the Director was apprised about the progress being made in various developmental activities in the nurseries as well as in the field. The Director asked the concerned officers/officials to work with zeal and ded...

JKCCA to organize Online Art Exhibition of Rahi’s Works

01/08/2020
JAMMU Aug 1: Jammu & Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA) (Regd.), Jammu is going to organize an Online Art Exhibition of the drawings and paintings of veteran artist V S Rahi of New Delhi, on 9th August, 2020 to celebrate his 92nd Birth Anniversary of Rahi. It would be great and an inspiring experience for the new generation artists to have a glimpse of the fifty art works including drawings, paintings and B&W paintings in typical style of V S Rahi, the great artist of the country still...

DDC Doda launches Rapid Antigen Covid-19 testing in district

01/08/2020
DODA, JULY 31:To scale up Covid-19 testing in the district, the District Magist rate , Dr Sagar D Doifode today launched the rapid antigen testing in the testing.The rapid antigen testing was formally introduced in the district at District Police Line Doda, whereat 70 police personnel were tested and all of them were diagnosed negative in half an hour. Speaking on the occasion, the DDC said RAT will greatly help in increasing testing rate in the district and reduce the burden on the RT-PCR test...

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 2,74,903 stranded JK residents; 1,90,989 via Lakhanpur, 83,914 through special trains

01/08/2020
JAMMU, JULY 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 2,74,903 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has received 100 special trains at Jammu and Udhampur railway stations from different states and UTs, so far,...

Chief Secretary greets people on Eid-ul-Azha

01/08/2020
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam, today extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, wishing them well being and prosperity. In his message on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, Chief Secretary said the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Azha symbolizes the strength of faith and sacrifice to be on the righteous path and emphasizes the spirit of charity and good deeds. Chief Secretary prayed that the festival becomes a harbinger of peace and further strengthens t...

NC leaders greet people on Eid-ul-Azah

01/08/2020
KATHUA, JULY 31: Provincial President National Conference Mr Devender Singh Rana and other senior leaders today extended greetings to people on Eid-ul-Azha, hoping the auspicious occasion to further strengthen amity and brotherhood, a glorious ethos of Jammu and Kashmir "These are the auspicious occasions that motivate the people to spread joy, promote the spirit of togetherness and work towards bringing harmony in the society", Mr Rana said, praying this Eid to be harbinger of peace and tranqu...

Police arrests 4 notorious drug peddlers; Contraband substance recovered

01/08/2020
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: Continuing its drive against drug dealings in Sopore, Police have arrested four notorious drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession. Officers at a checkpoint established at Trumbgund crossing intercepted 04 individuals identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Chopan & Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar both residents of Ringi, Arshad Rashid Wani resident of Izzat Shah Colony Sopore and Faiz Farooq Janwari resident of Noorbagh Sopore. During checking officers were able to reco...

All wards in Jammu West to have uninterrupted supply of power, water: Sat

01/08/2020
JAMMU, JULY 31: A deputation of a large number of people hailing from Ward 8 of Jammu West Assembly segment called upon Former Minister and Ex-MLA Sat Sharma (CA) regarding the problem of scarcity of water supply in their areas. Locals stated that the supply has become disruptive and also it's irregular which has caused many problems for the thousands of inhabitants in these scorching summer and humid seasons when the demand of water and electricity is required mostly.Speaking on the occasion, ...

Rotaract Club Jammu Sanklap organises tree plantation

01/08/2020
JAMMU, JULY 31: In a very impressive function Rotaract Club of Jammu Sanklap under the chairman ship of its Advisor Sh Sumil Goyal organised tree Plantation at Nagrota in which Dr. Nirmal Singh Former Dy Chief Minister and Speaker of J&K Legislative Assembly was the Chief Guest. The Advisor of the Club Sh. Sumil Goyal lauds the efforts of the President Rtr Tarun Sharma and members of Rotaract Club of Jammu Sankalp for the wonderful project of tree plantation which is the need of the hour d...

Dulloo inaugurates COVID-19 testing Lab at Kathua

01/08/2020
KATHUA, JULY 31: Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today inaugurated COVID-19 testing Laboratory at Associated Hospital GMC Kathua. Financial Commissi oner said that once functional, the laboratory will cater to the needs of people of the entire Kathua district.This is another step by the Government towards upgradation of healthcare infrastructure within the UT of J&K for promotion of viral diagnostics, added FC.Meanwhile, FC also released the first magazine of G...

Rehbar-e-Khel teachers call on Charak, discuss demands

01/08/2020
JAMMU, JULY 31: Jammu and Kashmir Rehbar-E-Khel Teacher Forum Distric president Samba Narinder Chib, Ashwani Kumar, Abneet Sharma on Friday submitted a memorandum to Rajeev Charak, State incharge Good Governance and Centre State Co-ordination Department JKBJP for the regularization and 2 year probation period as SRO-202 and other union territories of India. The visiting delegation apprised senior BJP leader that government is not taking their genuine demands serious. They through delegation w...

Bali visit Anganwari centre in Ward no 24

01/08/2020
JAMMU, JULY 31: Jammu Municipal Corpo ration (JMC) Corporator Anu Bali, CDPO Jammu Akanksha Kalsotra and Supervisor ICDS Project Kanta Sharma on Friday visited Anganwari centre in Ward-24 to assess and review about the problems bring faced by the centre.On the occasion, Corporator, CDPO Jammu and Supervisor ICDS Protect checked the registers of year 2019-20 including the ration being distributed by the centre among beneficiariesThe officias of ICDS and Corporator Anu Bali distributed supplem...

ISM, GGF organise medical camp

01/08/2020
JAMMU, JULY 31: Gandhi Global Family J&K in collaboration with Directorate Of Indian Systems Of Medicine J&K and Tawi Welfare Society organised 45th Medical camp in the premises of Tawi Islands, Village Suryachak, Jammu and distributed AYUSH immunity boosting drugs supplied by ISM to the general public through their expert team of doctors, following the guidelines issued by the local administration. Over 520 people were examined by Dr. Sukhpreet Kaur, Dr. Shefali Sharma, Shri Adarsh Sharma- ...

DC Rajouri discusses I-Day arrangements

01/08/2020
RAJOURI, JULY 31: To discuss and finalise the arrangements for the smooth celebration of Independence day-2020, the Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Nazir Sheikh chaired a meeting of the concerned officers, here today. It was decided in the meeting that the day would begin with playing of Shehnai Vadan by the Information Department followed by flag hoisting by Chief Guest at DPL ground Rajouri and march past by District Police, NCC, CRPF, BSF, Home Guard, JKFPF. It was also decided in the meetin...

Baru calls for permanent solution to issue of Canals, sub-canals in Ward no. 41

01/08/2020
JAMMU, JULY 31: J&K BJP Senior leader and Councillor from Ward no. 41 Sanjay Kumar Baru along with Irrigation Department officials visited various localities of ward no. 41 under Jammu West Assembly Constituency to take cognizance of various unattended canals and sub canals in the area. Irrigation JE Bhanu Khajuria, JMC Ward supervisor William Massih, Nigran Sanjay Sharma and others also toured the Ward on occasion. Sanjay Kumar Baru, while inspecting the Canals and Sub-canals during the tou...

J&K Grameen Bank felicitates outgoing Chairman

01/08/2020
JAMMU, JULY 31: J&K Grameen Bank felicitated their outgoing Chairman Sh. Janak Raj Angural and General Manager Sh. D.K. Bali on attaining superannuation. Addressing the gathering during the occasion, Head of Departments of J&K Grameen Bank conveyed their heartfelt congratulations and good wishes for their retiring Authorities. The strong leadership trait of the Chairman, Sh Janak Raj Angural, of involving each and every employee and his role in implementing various welfare measures for the sta...

Dulloo lays foundation stone for Rs 33.91 cr Modern Drug Testing Laboratory at Lakhanpur

31/07/2020
JAMMU, Jul 31: Fina-ncial Commissioner Health & Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, today laid foundation stone for Modern Drug Testing Laboratory, to be raised with an estimated amount of Rs. 33.91 crore, at Lakhanpur, Kathua. Pertinently, this ambitious project has been assigned to HITES (Noida) which is a subsidiary of HLL Limited that functions under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Financial Commis-sioner was informed that the Laboratory has been designed to test and analyze...

Western Command chief Lt Gen Sangha retires

31/07/2020
Jammu, Jul 31: Lt Gen GS Sangha, Chief of Staff, HQ Western Command superannuated on 31 Jul 2020 after rendering 39 years of glorious service to the nation. He laid a wreath at Veer Smriti to pay respects to the martyrs of Western Command on the day of his bidding adieu to uniform. Lt Gen GS Sangha is a second generation officer and was commissioned into 11 'GRENADIERS' in Dec 1981. The General Officer had a distinguished and illustrious military career and has tenanted various command, ...

NYK Jammu organises plantation drive cum Covid-19 awareness program

31/07/2020
JAMMU, Jul 31: A plantation drive cum COVID-19 awareness program was today launched by Nehru Yuva Kendra Jammu (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India) here at Village Lachman Pura, Block Mandal. Over 200 saplings of different varieties including seasonal fruits and medicinal plants were planted by about a group of 30 National Youth Volunteers, Youth Club Members and the Villagers. Nisar Ahmed Butt (DYC, Nehru Yuva Kendra), Sikander Kumar and Rekha Kumari (National Youth Volu...

BJP pays tributes to Shaheed Udham Singh

31/07/2020
JAMMU, Jul 31: J&K BJP paid warm tributes to the Shaheed Udham Singh on his death anniversary at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul along with party Vice-President Aseem Gupta, party General Secretary Dr. D.K. Manyal(former Minister), party Media secretary Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, party Mahila Morcha President Sanjita Dogra, Anita Gandotra, Neeta Sharma, Ravinder Singh Jamwal and other senior party leaders paid tributes to Shaheed Udham Singh on hi...

‘Aug-5’ A ‘historic day’ for foundation of Ram Temple: Yudhvir

31/07/2020
JAMMU, Jul 31: J&K BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi termed August 5 as a 'historic day', stating that on this day foundation stone of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, will be laid and it also marks the first anniversary of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Speaking at the religious programme held here at Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Saranjan Di Takki, Peer Mitha, the J&K BJP Vice President said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present during the 'Bhoomi Pu...

Dy Mayor JMC inspects ward no. 40.

31/07/2020
JAMMU, Jul 31: Today Adv. Purnima Sharma, Deputy Mayor JMC conducted inspection of ward no. 40 along with Corporator ward no. 40, Neelam Nargotra and CTO JMC Harvinder Singh. After receiving many complaint from the residents of ward no. 40 regarding backing of Nallah water into the houses of the residents. Adv. Purnima Sharma, Deputy Mayor JMC along with CTO JMC and concerned Corporator went for the site inspection of the Nallah and ward and gave directions to the CTO JMC to get the Nallah de...

DIET Doda hosts virtual workshop for Teachers

31/07/2020
DODA, Jul 31: To build capacity of the teachers to skillfully cope up with the online teaching amid the COVID-19, the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Doda organized one day virtual workshop on development of audio-video e-content of teachers of District Doda. The online event was the part of the phase wise workshops being organised by the DIET from July 18, 2020 to 30-07-2020 for 4465 teachers of all the ten zones of the District. During the workshop, the teachers were e...

LIC of India announces Financial Results 2019-2020

01/08/2020
Mumbai, Jul 30: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC of India), India's largest life insurer, has announced its audited figures for the year ended March 2020. New Business performance by the Corporation for the year ending March 2020 has shown a growth of 25.17 % in its first year premium by posting a highest ever figure of Rs 1,77,977.07 cr. Pension & Group Superannuation Business created history, crossing one lac crore and collected Rs 1,26,696.21 cr as New Business Premium Income a...

Crime Branch books Lecturer for forging fake transfer

01/08/2020
JAMMU, Jul 31: Crime Branch Jammu registered a formal case against Arfat Ahmed Khan-Lecturer computer science, Jakyas Doda S/O Mohd Aslam R/O BalandPur Tehsil Assar District Doda and others for issuing forged & fictitious transfer/posting orders in School Education Depart-ment under relevant sections of law for in-depth investigation. Director School Education Jammu submitted a formal complaint to Crime Branch alleging that while scrutiny, some fake and forged transfer/ posting orders of lectur...

Lt Governor extends Eid-ul-Azha greetings

01/08/2020
SRINAGAR, Jul 31: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu has conveyed his warm greetings to the people of J&K in general and to the Muslim brethren in particular, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message of felicitations, the Lt Governor observed that this festival endorses the spirit of sacrifice, benevolence and generosity towards others. He hoped that the auspicious occasion would further enhance the amiable atmosphere and provide beacon light for prosperity and developm...

DIPR deeply mourns Tassaduq Jeelani’s demise

01/08/2020
SRINAGAR, Jul 31: The news of sudden demise of senior bureaucrat and Special Secretary, Social Welfare, Tassaduq Jeelani was received with shock and disbelief, much among his colleagues and subordinates. At the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) where Tassaduq Jeelani served as Director during 2014, officers and officials recalled his services and employee friendly attitude and helpful nature in dealing with the issues. Chairing an emergency condolence meeting, Director Infor-...

Day 68: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 23 domestic flights with 2,081 passengers

01/08/2020
JAMMU, Jul 31: On day 68 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 23 domestic flights with 2,081 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 819 passengers aboard 9 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 14 domestic flights with about 1262 passengers on board landed at Srinagar Airport today. Pertinently, Jammu Airport Authorities have received a total of 524 domestic flights with 39,268 passengers while Srinagar...

Samba Administration retrieves 2292.16 Kanal State Land in last one year

01/08/2020
SAMBA Jul 31: District Administration Samba, while tightening the noose around the notorious activities of land grabbers, carried out series of anti-encroachment drives in the district and retrieved 2292-16 kanal state land valuing crores in last one year. Going tough against them, it also slapped Public Safety Act on the notorious criminals involved in land grabbing mafia. Giving details on account of the achievements of Revenue department, District Magistrate, Rohit Khajuria informed t...

JK SLSA to organise E-Lok Adalat on August 22

01/08/2020
JAMMU, Jul 31: Moving forward towards achieving the goal of Access to Justice for all and to help the poor litigants tide over their financial problems and untold mental stress due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Jammu and Kashmir State Legal Services Authority, under the guidance of its Patron-in-Chief, Chief Justice of High Court of J&K, Justice Gita Mittal, and under the instructions of Judge High Court of J&K and Executive Chairman of the J&K SLSA, Justice Rajesh Bindal, would be organising E-Lok...

Reduce VAT on diesel in J&K on pattern of Delhi UT: UDA

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: United Democratic Alliance lambasted the BJP led Government at the Centre for its failure to provide relief to the people from incessant fuel price hike across the country, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to roll back the prices. In a statement issued today, Rajiv Mahajan, Spokesperson UDA lamented that petrol and diesel prices are being increased daily when the entire country is hit by Covid-19 pandemic, and people are in crisis due to the lockdown. He s...

Malhotra condemns move to shut-down Dogri telecast & curtailing of time slot at Doordarshan Kendra Panjtirthi

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) has strongly opposed to the move of Prasar Bhaarti to shut-down and curtail time slot the Dogri language programmes being run from Jammu and demanded that the orders must be reviewed in the interest of the rich heritage. Hitting out hard at BJP, J&K Apni Party, senior leader, Vikram Malhotra said "All this is happening under the nose of the BJP and sadly the son of the soil representing in PMO, such step was taken is shame full." "People ar...

DC Budgam for strict adherence of new SOPs on COVID-19

31/07/2020
BUDGAM, JULY 30: District Development commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza today stressed on strict compliance of new guidelines prescribed under new SOPs. The DDC said this while chairing a meeting convened in order to discuss the fresh SOPs, guidelines relating to revision of protocol with regard to management of Covid-19 positive patients. The new SOPs have been issued with regard to isolation, discharge and home quarantine of confirmed COVID-19 cases and as per new guidelines al...

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DC Budgam for strict adherence of new SOPs on COVID-19

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DDC Udhampur reviews Eid-Ul-Adha arrangements

31/07/2020
UDHAMPUR, JULY 30: To finalize necessary arrangements for Eid-Ul- Adha in the district, a meeting of district officers was held today here under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Dr. Piyush Singla.Detailed discussions were held on various arrangements regarding the celebration of Eid-ul-Azha especially the availability of water supply, uninterrupted power supply, adequate supply of ration, quality and rates of eatables, and proper sanitation in the city in ...

Class IV posts: JKSSB's Portal records 3,79,100 registrations; 1,96,868 candidates submit online application so far

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Till today morning, 3,79,100 Registrations have been done by the candidates on JKSSB's Online Portal, since the commencement of online application submission from 10th July, 2020 and 1,96,868 candidates completed their online application submission process for Class IV posts. Also 40,508 applications have been submitted online for the post of Accounts Assistant. It has been noted that about 86,000 unique visitors visited the online application portal of JKSSB yesterday. Pertine...

COVID-19: Hospitals of Kashmir Province to work under administrative control of FC H&MED

31/07/2020
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government, in an effort to ensure effective management of COVID-19 Pandemic, has ordered that all hospitals of Kashmir Province including SKIMS Srinagar, SKIMS Medical College Bemina and others shall work directly under the Administrative Control of Financial Commissioner, Health & Medical Education Department and shall adhere to all orders and instructions issued by him till the Pandemic is over.

D&FCO staff bids adieu to retiring colleague

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Drugs & Food Control Organization today accorded a warm farewell to Sunil Gupta, Head Assistant on attaining the age of superannuation. Sunil Gupta, Head Assistant joined the Department in the year 1978 and served the department in various capacities during his service tenure of Forty Two years.Speaking on the occasion, State Drugs Controller, Lotika Khajuria lauded the contribution of the retiree and highlighted his achievements. She wished him a happy, healthy and prosper...

Conservation of wetlands must for ecological balance: Div Com

31/07/2020
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today called for conservation of wetlands for the sustenance of ecological balance.Div Com said this while chairing a meeting with concerned officers today to take stock of the mapping of Hokarsar, Wular and Kreentcho-Chandhara wetlands. During the meeting, the Div Com also reviewed the progress made Vis-à-vis to demarcation of wetlands, installation of boundary walls and removal of encroachments. He stressed on removing the...

SMVDU Research Scholar presents paper at 6th World Conference

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Ms. Bhushan Sharma, Research Scholar, School of Languages and Literature, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has presented a paper in the 6th World Conference on Women's Studies (WCWS 2020) held on 27th - 28th July, a virtual Conference in Zoom. More than 60+ delegates and students participated in the conference, which was held under the theme of "Overcoming Women's Subordination: Socialization, Law and Structural Inequalities." Ms. Sharma's presentation was entitled "Dalit ...

1000 saplings planted during plantation drive at SMVDU

31/07/2020
KATRA, JULY 30: A plantation drive was carried out at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra. Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. RK Sinha; Registrar Prof. VK Bhat, Dean; Faculty of Management Prof. D. Mukhopadhya,; Administrative Officer Sh. Vinod Sharma; and other staff and faculty members took part in the drive. During the plantation drive around 1000 saplings of different species have already been planted in the campus during this monsoon season, and more species will be planted in the...

DDC Doda conducts market checking ahead of Eid-Ul- Adha

31/07/2020
DODA, JULY 30: District Development Commiss ioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode today conducted extensive market checking, here in the Doda Township and inspects enforcement of Covid-19 safety measures and approved rates for the sale of sacrificial animals and other essential commodities. The DDC interacted with the private livestock sellers and enquired about the rates on which the sacrificial animals are being sold. He asked the traders to sell the sacrificial animals as per the rates approved by the d...

DDC Doda conducts market checking ahead of Eid-Ul- Adha

31/07/2020
DODA, JULY 30: District Development Commiss ioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode today conducted extensive market checking, here in the Doda Township and inspects enforcement of Covid-19 safety measures and approved rates for the sale of sacrificial animals and other essential commodities. The DDC interacted with the private livestock sellers and enquired about the rates on which the sacrificial animals are being sold. He asked the traders to sell the sacrificial animals as per the rates approved by the d...

Kishtwar admin intensifies registration of Building, construction workers

31/07/2020
KISHTWAR, JULY 30: District administration Kishtwar has intensified the registration of building and other construction workers to enable them to avail the benefits being provided to them by the Labour Department. To review the progress, Deputy Commissioner, Rajinder Singh Tara today chaired a meeting of the BDC Chairpersons, President Municipal Council Kishtwar and all the District Officer here at New DC office complex. Additional District Development Comm issioner, Mohammad Hanief Malik; Ad...

Empowering women, promoting gender equality important to achieve sustainable development goals: Samoon

31/07/2020
NEW DELHI, JULY 30: Principal Secretary School Education and Skill Development, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon has maintained that empowerment is one of the fundamental right of women where they can have equal rights to participate in myriad activities of nation building. Speaking at a webinar titled 'Entrepreneurship and Self Employment Opportunities for Women in Jammu and Kashmir', organized by FICCI, Dr Samoon said: "Education is the key to unlock the door to women empowerment at the grass-root lev...

NGO sanitizes Panchayat Ratnal

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Third Eye Anti Crime Team, formed to help the poor people in the society, has emerged as the messiah for the people of the villages in this difficult time. The members of the organization are doing sanitation work in different villages of Bishnah block and Arnia block.Chairman Sham Lal Gupta said that the members of the organisation are making the people of the village aware about the dreaded disease like corona. Under this, the members of the organisation went to the stree...

Rotary club Jammu organizes Cyclothan

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Rotary club Jammu Aastha under the dynamic leadership of club president Rtn. Adhiti Gupta today organized a Cyclothan from Kunjwani to Baba Sidh Goria Temple, Swankha in Association with Jammu Cyclist club. The Cyclothan was flagged of by Rtn. Ramesh Kapoor ji, Assitant Governor of our club in presence of Rtn. Chander Goel, Rtn. Amit Gupta and Rtn. Vishal Gujral.30 members of the "Jammu cyclist club" participated in the cyclothan including 29 male members and 1 female membe...

Prize distribution ceremony held at Birla Open Minds International School

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: 2020,Birla Open Minds International School Jammu organized the Prize Distribution Ceremony at school premises in order to honour the meritorious students of Class XII th and Xth The Chairperson of the school, Dr. Panna Manhas Choudhary graced the occasion with her presence as the Chief Guest. After the ceremonial lightning of the auspicious traditional lamp and floral welcome of the dignitaries, the Principal of the school, Ms. Sanchita Mukherjee adressed the audience. She ...

Priya releases devotional album ‘Bawe Wali Ki Karak’

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Former Minister Priya Sethi today released a devotional album titled 'Bawe Wali Ki Karak'. Priya Sehti congratulated Payal Dogra for giving her melodious voice and also appreciated Saranga Batalvi for writing lyrics for this album. The Video was edited by Sonu Taneja while the music was composed by Kumar Gourav. The former minister lauded the efforts of Payal Dogra for recognizing the divinity of the holy Goddess in such a melodious composition.Observing that music knows no...

Van-Mahotsav-2020: PR CCF J&K kick start plantation drive

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Taking the mission of "Green J&K" forward, & setting the ball rolling for monsoon plantation in Jammu Region and to mark the 72nd Van-Mahotsav, Dr. Mohit Gera, IFS Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, J&K today kick-started a plantation drive in Primary Health Centre Mansar wherein a variety of trees were planted including Chinar, Arjun, Guava, Mango, Begonia. While planting saplings Dr. Gera said that the ongoing season is the best time for plantation of saplings and more ...

Sat asks JMC to ensure cleaning of Deep Drains on regular basis

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Focussing on providing a clean and conducive atmosphere during this pandemic situation, Former State President BJP Sat Sharma (CA) visited Wards 40 and 41 where the works for cleaning Deep Drain (Nullah) is in progress after rains caused chaos for locals. Sharma was also accompanied by Corporators Sanja Baru and Neelam Nargotra, local residents and political activists of the area. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that he has spoken to concerned officials of JMC (Jammu ...

UFD Jammu sets up 3 plant distribution counters for public

31/07/2020
JAMMU, JULY 30: Urban Forestry Division Jammu has setup three plant distribution counters for the general public to promote plantation in Jammu city and peripheries, this monsoon. "Anyone can get the plants at these counters set up at Forest Information Centre Vikram Chowk, Forest Check Post Kaluchak and Forest Check post Nagrota," said DFO, Urban Forestry Jammu, Sunil Singh during a plantation drive here at Gladni Narwal conducted as part of Van Mahotsav Week. Chief Conservator of Forests, J...

Raj Bhavan accords warm send off to Director SSF

31/07/2020
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu and officers and the staff of the Raj Bhavan, accorded a warm send off to Sh. Rajnish Pran, who has served as Director, Special Security Force (SSF) at the Lt Governor's Secretariat. The Lt Governor appreciated the conduct of the officer with which he performed his duties to oversee the security of the Raj Bhavan. He wished him good health and happiness in his post retirement life and prosperity in the future. The farewell function ...

Baseer reviews Eid-ul-Azha arrangements

31/07/2020
JAMMU, Jul 30: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners to review the arrangements to be carried out for the smooth celebration of Eid-ul-Azha. Deputy Commissioners hailing from all the districts of the Jammu Division attended the meeting via video conferencing. Threadbare discussion was held regarding status of electricity and water supply, areas demarcated for sale/purchase of sacrificial animals, social distancing, SOPs related to C...

JMC will bring efficiency in operations: Dy Mayor

31/07/2020
JAMMU, Jul 30: A press conference was addressed by Purnima Sharma, Deputy Mayor JMC regarding the e-inauguration of Command & Control Centre, GPS based Vehicle Tracking Management System and other IT applications by the Lt. Governor, Mayor JMC and Deputy Mayor JMC. Deputy Mayor while addressing the media said that the Lieutenant Governor today, e-inaugurated Jammu Municipal Corporation's state of the art Command & Control Centre in the presence of Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP; BVR Subrahmanyam, Ch...

Advisor Sharma for making JK Cements more vibrant, financially viable

31/07/2020
SRINAGAR, Jul 30: Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, K K Sharma, today emphasized the need and significance of making the Jammu and Kashmir Cements more vibrant and financially viable so that it could emerge as a huge contributor towards economy of Jammu and Kashmir besides creating job avenues for local youth. Advisor was speaking at the 103rd Board of Directors meeting of JK Cements Limited (JKCL) which was held here online today. Financial Commis-sioner Finance, Arun Kumar Mehta, Commissi...

Make ‘Peerkho-Mahamaya’ Cable Car Project operational in totality: Bhalla to Govt

31/07/2020
JAMMU, Jul 30: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla on Thursday slammed BJP Govt that even after almost more than six and half years could not start much awaited 'Peerkho-Mahamaya' Cable Car Project in totality to give boost to Jammu tourism. J&K BJP must answer delay in start of this mega project with questions posed by the people of Jammu. He added that none of the BJP leaders took up the matter with the concerned agencies and the higher authorities for early completion o...

Navin reviews finalization of new projects under NABARD

31/07/2020
JAMMU, Jul 30: Princi-pal Secretary Agriculture Department, Navin Choud-hary, today convened a review meeting regarding finalization of new projects under NABARD for 2020-21 besides assessing progress on ongoing projects. Among others the meeting was attended by Chief General Manager NABARD J&K, Vice Chancellors of SKUAST Kashmir and Jammu, Director Agriculture, Dir-ector Horticulture, Direc-tor Sericulture and Director Finance AP. DGM, NABARD gave a detailed presentation on completed NABARD ...

JKNPP protests miserable plight of tractor, trolley operators

31/07/2020
Jammu, Jul 30: Anguished over the miserable plight of hundreds of tractor and trolley operators who were rendered jobless, a strong contingent of panther activists along with scores of aggrieved labourers staged a vociferous protest demonstration here in Jammu today. While raising anti- BJP government slogans, the infuriated protesters torched its effigy and accused the J&K administration of pushing them to starvation. Speaking to the media, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh sought a fair deal for the tract...

AJKLTF Welcomes the National Education Policy 2020

31/07/2020
Jammu, Jul 30: All Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Teachers Feder-ation (AJKLTF) affiliated with Akhil Bhartiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (ABRSM) has widely welcomed the National Education Policy 2020, which is based on the concept of making the learner a global citizen as per the needs of the 21st century while remaining India centric. Federation during the meeting in this regard held today under the chairmanship of Dev Raj Thakur State President and Rattan Sharma State General Secretary, said t...

Yudhvir launches tree plantation drive

31/07/2020
Jammu, Jul 30: J&K BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi along with Kuldeep Kandhari District General Secretary and Parveen Kerni President BJP East Madnal today launched a tree plantation drive at Jammu East Constituently here at JDA Park Purani Mandi in presence of party workers and prominent people of the area. Speaking on the occasion, the J&K BJP Vice President said "In the blind race of development, we forget the mantra of Indian culture that nature is our mother and it cannot be exploited. T...

ABVP welcomes National Education Policy

31/07/2020
Jammu, Jul 30: Akhil Bharatiya VidYarthi Parishad (ABVP) Jammu Kashmir State Secretary Mukesh Manhas in a Press Conference today held at Vidyarthi Bhawan Amphalla asserted that ABVP Jammu Kashmir welcomes the decision of Union cabinet to implement the much awaited National Education Policy which is important in building a modern India in accordance with the aspiration of youth of the country. National Education Policy will play a vital role in building a new and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He furt...

JU organizes inetractive session on significance of Art, Music, Literature and Theatre in Students’ Life

31/07/2020
Jammu, Jul 30: Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu organized an 'Interactive Session' with Sh. Ravinder Kaul, an eminent Art Critic on the topic 'Significance of Art, Music, Literature and Theatre in Students' Life' under the 'Webinar Lecture Series' which aims at featuring experts from different fields of art, culture and performing arts to interact with the students to enrich their skills and thought process during Covid-19 pandemic. Prof. Manoj K. Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, Unive...

VHP sends Holy water, soil from J&K to Ayodhya

31/07/2020
Jammu, Jul 30: To convey solidarity with Bhoomi Poojan and construction of Shri Ram Temple at Ayodhya, Vishwa Hindu Parishad Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh today sent Jal (Holy Waters) and Rajj (Soil) from different temples and pilgrim places of J&K to Ayodhya. VHP district units had collected Holy Soil & Water and a grand Pujan was organized yesterday at VHP J&K headquarters at Shakti Ashram, Old Rehari Jammu in which all prominent saints of the region participated and showered their blessings for t...