Zulfkar for making tribal hostels ‘Institutions of Excellence’

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Tribal Affairs Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today stressed on making tribal hostels in the state 'Schools of Excellence' to ensure a bright future for youth of the community through medium of education. "The government would equip all these hostels with modern facilities to provide value-based education to the downtrodden sections of the society enabling them to compete with the other students in the country", the Mini...

Army Medical Chief calls on Dr Jitendra

20/04/2018
NEW DELHI, Apr 19: The Army Medical Chief, Lt. Gen. Bipin Puri called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Develop ment of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy & Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today and discussed several issues related to healthcare services in the country. Gen. Puri also took up with Dr Jitendra Singh a DoPT (Department of Pers onnel & Training) related issue pertaining to Advanced Professio...

Plea of cattle release rejected in Bovine smuggling case

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Judicial Magistrate First class, Bishnah Girja Shavan rejected the Application for the release of cattles seized by the Police of Police station Bishnah in case FIR NO.73/2018 U/S 188 RPC, Section 3 of Prevention of cruelty to Animals Act. Counsel for the Applicant Adv Sonika Motten submitted before the court that the Applicant is the owner of the cattles total two I n number which were falsely seized by the Police of Police station Bishnah and as such may be released in favour o...

LMD penalizes Easy Day store Channi Himmat for overcharging

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Acting on the complaint of consumer for being overcharged while purchasing at Easy day store at Channi Himmat, the Depart ment of Legal Metrology conducted checking of the said store and found the complaint as genuine and booked the case. According to Deputy Controller Consumer Protection, the complainant filed a complaint that he purchased Nestle crunch nuts offered with MRP of Rs 150 but as an awared consumer he verified the billing and found that he was overcharged by Rs 10. ...

VOJ produces Challan against then Manager of Ellaqai Dehati Bank

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Challan against Ominder Kharoo, then Branch Manager Ellaqai Dehati Bank Pranoo Doda and co-accused Riaz Ahmed @ Raju S/O Lassa Malik R/O village Masri Pranoo Tehsil and District Doda (private person) was produced before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Doda in case FIR No.13/2017 u/s 5(1) (d) r/w 5(2) J&K P.C Act Svt.2006 & Section 4-A J&K P.C Act (Amendment-2014) & section 120-B, 420/RPC P/S VOJ. Brief facts of the case are that the instant case was registered on 21-04...

PHC Sawari found locked, officials attached

20/04/2018
RAJOURI, Apr 19: During a surprise inspection, a team deputed by Block Medical Officer Kandi found that none of officials posted in the N T-PHC was present on duty and the PHC was found locked. Giving details, BMO Dr Iqbal Malik informed that his office received specific complaints about routine absence of officials from duty causing great inconvenience to the people. “Taking cognizance of the complaint and to ascertain its genuineness, a special team was deputed to the said PHC. The team vi...

6 Kgs Ganja seized

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: In continuation to operation Sanjeevani, a special drive against drugs launched by Jammu Police, today Police team from PP Narwal while on naka duty at Yard No. 4 Narwal signaled one Esteem Car to stop for Police checking. During search of the vehicle, Police party recovered 6 Kgs. Ganja like substance from the possession of its driver. In this regard case FIR No.107/2018 under relevant sections of the law has been registered at Police Station Bahu Fort and further investigatio...

Deputations of industrialists, Patwaries, dental surgeons, civil society meet Mehbooba

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Several deputations from different walks of life met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today and apprised her of their problems and sought their resolution. A deputation from Ramsoo sought construction of a mini grid station at Neel. They also demanded carving out of an educational zone and opening of a health centre in the area. A deputation of representatives of Bari Brahmna Industrial Association sought taking of measures to give relief to local small and micro industri...

CS reviews law and order situation

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Chief Secretary Mr B B Vyas today called for improving coordination, contact and vigil to maintain peace and harmony across the State, while reviewing the law and order situation with the Deputy Commissioners and District Superintendents of Police across the State. Director General Police, Dr S P Vaid, Principal Secretary Home, Mr R K Goyal, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mr Rohit Kansal, Additional Director General Police (Security), Mr Muneer Ahmad Khan, Additional...

Tassaduq calls for preserving JK’s distinct heritage character

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Advocating proper preservation of heritage sites in the state, the Minister for Tourism Tassaduq Hussain Mufti today said that heritage informs about how people lived in past and encourage the coming generation to learn from their experiences and achievements. "There is great need to preserve the legacy and heritage character of our state to enable the future generation to know their past and learn from it," the Minister said while addressing a huge audience comprising students, ...

Municipal Committee Katra seizes 300 qtls Polythene

20/04/2018
KATRA, Apr 19: Muni cipal Committee Katra has seized 300 qtls Polythene and realized fine to the tune of Rs 10,000/- from the defaulter in first three days of ongoing drive during a month long anti polythene drive at Katra. 120 Municipal Workers and employees have already been deployed in the drive to check the menace of polythene on daily basis. Before the launch of drive “Municipal Committee Katra has acquainted the general Public, yatries and commercial establishments not to use the polyt...

ADC finalises arrangements for JKSSB exams

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Addi tional Deputy Commiss ioner, Arun Manhas convened a meeting to finalise the arrangements for various examinations to be conducted by J&K Service Selection Board (JKSSB), here today. The meeting was attended by SDMs, Tehsildars, representatives of various educational institutions and other concerned officers. It was given out in the meeting that JKSSB is conducting examinations for the post of Naib Tehsildars on 21st, 28th and 29th of this month. During the meeting, threadba...

Power shutdown

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: As per Chief Engineer Electric M&RE Wing Jammu, to carry out work for replacement of 33/11 KV 6.3 MVA Transformer by 33/11 KV 10 MVA Power Transformer at 2x10+ 1x6.3+1x3.15 Receiving Station Medical College, the power supply to Government Medical College & Hospitals, Bakshi Nagar, Rajpura, Gurha, Rehari, Sarwal Morh, Sardaran and adjoining areas will remain affected on April 20 from 9 am to 3 pm. Similarly, to carry out work of branch cutting by 26 Inf Div Ord Unit PIN-909026 C/...

23rd meeting of TAFCUB held

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Depart ment of Cooperative Banking Supervision (DCBS), RBI, Jammu conducted the 23rd meeting of the Task Force on Co-operative Urban Banks (TAFCUB) for the State of Jammu and Kashmir on April 19, 2018 (Thursday) at 11:00 AM in the Conference Hall of Reserve Bank of India, Jammu. Thomas Mathew, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Jammu and Kashmir, presided over the meeting. Surjeet Singh, Additional Secretary, Co-operative Department, J&K Govern ment; Sandish Gupta, Joint R...

CII delegation calls on DC Samba

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: A delegation led by Mr Rahul Sahai, Immediate Past Chairman CII, J&K State Council called upon Mr Rajinder Singh Tara, Deputy Commissioner Samba. Mr Sahai along with other members of the delegation apprised him about the issues being faced by Industrial Members in Samba and submitted a memorandum for speedy allocation of a site for Industrial Hazardous Waste. The delegation also requested him to take up the concern of Boundary Wall of Basantar River adjacent to Industrial Estate ...

JPPF condemns national media for defaming innocent people of Jammu

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: JPPF, an amalgam of more than 50 social, commercial, and other organizations, expressed serious concern over the Rasana rape and murder incident. President of the Forum, Pavitar Singh Retd Judge said, “We are surprised that such a heinous crime is committed by someone who is not identified yet.” "We all condemned the brutal act by whosoever committed and wants that the culprit should be dealt with the iron hands, this kind of act is intolerable and unacceptable," he said and a...

PTTI Vijaypur installs water cooler and water purifier at GMS Kamala

20/04/2018
Vijaypur, Apr 19: In view of the scorching heat, Police Technical Training Institute Vijaypur installed Water Cooler, Water Purifier and Voltage stabilizer at Govt. High School Mahal-Shahan in Ramgarh Block of District Samba on 19.4.2018 under Civic Action Programme. Ashok Kumar, SSP Principal PTTI Vijaypur was the Chief Guest on the occasion who inaugurated the Water Cooler. Principal PTTI Vijaypur while addressing the gathering on the occasion said that such programmes are organized under t...

Make Mission Indradhanush grand success: Dr Kotwal

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Principal Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr Pawan Kotwal today directed the concerned officers to work in synergy with the line departments for the success of Mission Indrad hanush (MI)- a massive polio immunization drive being launched in 124 identified villages across 9 districts of Jammu division. Dr Kotwal was speaking at a meeting convened to review the preparedness forthe Polio immunization. It was informed in the meeting that the special Pulse Polio immunization...

Extended works on for Gandhi Nagar’s development, beautification: Kavinder

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Speaker Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today said that massive developmental and beautification works are being undertaken in Gandhi Nagar constituency for the benefit of people. The Speaker said this while addressing the gathering after inaugurating several lanes and drains in Ward No. 56, Gangyal in Gandhi Nagar Constituency. The works for these lanes and drains were undertaken by the Jammu Municipal Corporation. Kavinder said that these works will benefit a large number...

CII organises sessions on Import Export Policies and Cyber Security

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with Central University, Jammu organized a Session on 'Import Export Policies and its Impact on Indian Economy' Mr Sujiv Jain, Managing Director, Karamhans Foods Pvt. Ltd was the guest Speaker for the session. Alongside CII J&K State Council also organised a session on Cyber Security: Connect with Care, Mr Sparsh Sharma, Assistant Professor, DoCSE, BGSBU was the guest speaker for the session. The session on Import Export po...

JKLADCSA observe pen down strike

20/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 19: A Complete pen down strike for the fourth consecutive day was observed in all the Government Offices/ PSU's/Semi Government offices across all the District Headquarters of Jammu Division/Kashmir Division including Leh & Kargil on the call given by Babu Hussain Malik, Ravi Singh Bhau & Nazir Ahmed Bhat on behalf of Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh All Departments Clerical Staff Association to protest against the recent statement of the Finance Minister in a Television interview wherein he h...

Swachhta Express launched in Poonch

20/04/2018
POONCH, Apr 19: As a part of State wide Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, Swachh Bharat Day' has been observed in all the CD blocks of the district, here today. DDC, Mohammad Aijaz Asad initiated Swachh Bharat day by launching Swachhta Express from Bus stand Poonch with an aim to create mass awareness within the district. The Swachhta express will manoeuvre in the 11 blocks of the district spreading the message of Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. Present on the occasion were ADC, Dr. Bashrat Hussain, ASP Anwarul Haq...

JK Universities to have Gojri subject at PG, UG level: Dr Samoon

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: In a bid to give impetus to Gojri Language, the State Universities would start Gojri subject at Post Graduation (PG) and Under Graduate (UG) level in Jammu and Kashmir. This decision was taken during a meeting held at civil Secretariat today under the Chairmanship of Principal Secretary Department of Higher Education, Asgar Hassan Samoon, to discuss introduction of local dialects, like like Dogri and Kashmiri, in the state Universities at different levels. Prominent Gojri writer...

DDC stresses for greater public participation in plan formulation, monitoring of development works

20/04/2018
RAJOURI, Apr 19: The District Development Commissioner Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary asked the public to participate in the developmental process by playing active role in plan formulation and effective monitoring of its implementation on the ground for better and visible results. He was speaking in series of public meetings convened at Dalheri, Gundah, Kha was, Keri and Bhella, the remotest parts of the District. The public meetings were held by DDC during his daylong visit in the area to inspect...

PDD Casual Labourers hold protest

20/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 19: A Massive protest demonstration under the Banner of J&K PDD, Need base Casual Labourers union was held in Jammu in front of office of Power Development Commissioner Janipur, Jammu today on 19th April, 2018. Hundreds of casual labourers of Power Development Department assembled outside the office of the Power Development Commissioner and raised slogans in support of their demands urging the higher authorities of PDD Department to release their pending wages so that they can save ...

Cluster meeting of plant doctors conducted under CABI’s Plantwise Programme

20/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 19: A one day Cluster meeting of Plant Doctors was conducted under CABI's Plantwise Programme at Krishi Bhawan Jammu today under the Chair manship of Director Agric ulture, Jammu, H. K. Razdan. Speaking on the occasion, Director Agriculture said that there is need to widen the scope and content of work progress of the ongoing Plant Clinics to mitigate the insect pests and disease problems of crops. He impressed upon the officers of department and CABI to organize the refresher tra...

DDC reviews the progress of Gram Swaraj Abhiyan

20/04/2018
UDHAMPUR, Apr 19: In order to review the progress of effective implementation of various schemes under Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in the district, District Develop ment Commissioner, Ravinder Kumar convened a meeting of Nodal Officers, here today. The meeting was attended by, Under Secretary, to Government of India (GOI) Revenue Department, Dharam Vir Sharma, also nodal officer for the district, Chief Planning Officer, Ashok Khajuria, Assistant Commissioner Develop ment, Angrez Singh, District P...

Leh observing Traffic week from April 23

20/04/2018
LEH, Apr 19: District administration Leh is going to observe Traffic Week from April 23 with a view to promote safe driving by educating the people about road safety rules. In this regard, Deputy Commissioner Avny Lavasa chaired a joint meeting of civil, police and Motor Vehicle Depart ment officers and representatives of transporter unions, car dealers, Nehru Yuva Kendra and other stakeholders. It was given out in the meeting that the traffic week will commence from April 23 during which the ...

Div Com reviews status of major road, bridge projects in Srinagar

20/04/2018
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited Rajbagh and Mahjoor Nagar localities here to review the status of mega road and bridge projects under construction in these areas. The Div Com directed the officials of various departments to work in tandem so that the pace of development projects is expedited. District Development Commi ssioner Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah and other concerned officers from line departments accompanied the Div Com. The Di...

JU SC/ST Employees Association holds meet

20/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 19: The Jammu University SC/ST Employees Association held its meeting here, today which was chaired by the Association President Mr R.L.Kaith and attended by a large number of SC/ST employees working in various departments of the University. While speaking in the meeting, the Association General Secretary S. Surjeet Singh Heer stated that ever since the inception of University, no demand of theirs has been considered by the University administration. The meeting strongly urged upon ...

Mr Jammu and Kashmir Shree 2018 on Apr 21

20/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 19: Body Building Association of Jammu and Kashmir is conducting 15th Body Building championship Mr Jammu and Kashmir Shree 2018 at Teacher Bhawan Auditorium Gandhi Nagar Jammu On Saturday 21st April 2018 in which body builders of all the affiliated club and Distt of Jammu And Kashmir. The competition will be held in 9 body building, two sports physique, 1 Master and Divang Categories. General Secretary BBAJK Rajesh Datta said today on 19th April 2018 the weighing in all the competi...

Chairperson State Women Commission organizes legal awareness camp at Poonch

20/04/2018
POONCH, Apr 19: Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Women (SCW), Chairperson Nayeema Mehjoor convened a legal awareness camp, here today. The programme was organized in collaboration with National Commission for Women (NCW) New Delhi. The program highlighted various aspects of women rights and legislations for the safety and security besides flagship programmes like BBBP meant for the upbringing of girl children, their education and over all environment for grooming of girls also remained f...

GGF Youth organizes Workshop on UN SDGs Goal 8

20/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 19: The Youth Wing of Gandhi Global Family (GGF) organized a workshop on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) goal number 8 ie 'Decent work & Economic Growth' here today. Principal of Lawrence Public School, Mrs Shivani Joshi inaugurated the workshop. Meenakshi Slathia, GGF Youth Women Coordinator, and Ankush Varma, International Officer De Montfort University UK, were the resource persons who elaborated on the United Nations SDGs and their evolution from the eight Mi...

Mata Baglamukhi Jayanti on April 23

20/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 19: Annual jayanti of Mata Baglamukhi Temple at Paloura in Jammu will be celebrates with religious fervour on April 23, 2018 (Monday) at Paloura, Akhnoor Road, adjoining to main gate of BSF School in Jammu City. The Sewadar of the Temple, Sham Lal Verma has given the details of the annual day function of Mata Baglamukhi. The Hawan will start at 9 am and continue till 12 noon at the temple premises and any devotees can come and participate in the Hawan. Meanwhile, after Hawan and 'P...

J&K Bank commissions ATM at Gonjipora

20/04/2018
Srinagar, Apr 19: J&K Bank commissioned an Automated Teller Machine at Gonjipora Batwina in District Ganderbal. Zonal Head Kashmir Central-II Budgam Karanjit Singh inaugurated the ATM amid large gathering comprising of valuable customers, senior citizens, traders and local residents. Speaking on the occasion, Zonal Head said, "The purpose of commissioning the ATM in Gonjipora is to provide hassle-free and world class banking facilities to its inhabitants and the adjoining villages. Our endeav...

President reviews Guard of Honour, lauds military

19/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 18: Ram Nath Kovind, the honorable President of India arrived at Jammu airport on 18 Apr 2018 at 1000 hrs. He was received by N. N Vohra, Governor of J&K, Major General Sanjay Singh, General Officer Commanding, the Tiger Division & Air Commodore SK Mishra the Air Force Station Commander. On arrival he was presented the President's Guard of Honour by soldiers of Gorkha Rifles, commanded by Major Ranbir Chaudhary with a gracious Military Band of 14 Gorkha Training Centre playing the M...

ISRO Chairman briefs Jitendra about upcoming Moon mission ‘Chandrayan-2’

19/04/2018
NEW DELHI, Apr 18: The Chairman Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) & Secretary Department of Space, Dr K Sivan called on Union Minister of State (Inde pendent Charge) for Devel opment of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh here today. During the meeting Dr. K Sivan briefed him about the upcoming Moon mission "Chandrayaan-2", expected to be launched from Sriharikota around October-November this year. Gi...

T-20 Dr. Hedgewar Junior Kabaddi Gold Cup from Apr 23

19/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 18: A Press Conference was organized by Jammu District Kabaddi Association under the banner of Jammu & Kashmir Amateur Kabaddi Association. The Press Conference was addressed by Mr. Ashok Koul General Secretary of BJP and Chief Guest of T-20 Dr. Hedgewar Junior Kabaddi Gold Cup 2018 in the presence of Anil Gupta President, Anil Padha, B.S. Tirthi, Dinesh Gupta, Anil Modi, Karunesh Gupta and Kuldeep Gupta of the J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association. He said that the Mega Event will start ...

Zulfkar inspects progress on upcoming FCS&CA Complex at Jammu

19/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 18: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumers Affairs (FCS&CA) & Tribal Affairs, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today visited Warehouse, Bikram Chowk to inspect progress of ongoing construction work on Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS & CA) building. The project is being executed by J&K Housing Board at an estimated cost of Rs 20 crore. The Minister was accompanied by Director FCS&CA, Jammu, R.A Inqalabi, Deputy General Manager J&K Housing Board Rajesh Abrol, engineers of ex...

Govt constitutes PMU to support state plan on Climate Change

19/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 18: The Government today constituted a Project Manage ment Unit (PMU) to support State Climate Change Centre/ Cell at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing for effective implementation of State Plan on Climate change. According to an order issued by the General Administration Depart ment (GAD), the Administrative Secretary, Forest, Environment & Ecology Department has been designated ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the PMU while Director, Ecology, Environme...

Mehbooba praises Jammuites for upholding inclusive sense, brotherhood

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today praised the people of Jammu for upholding the tenets of harmony, inclusive sense, amity and brotherhood despite severe provocations and defeating the evil designs of miscreants. Speaking at the civic reception hosted in honour of the visiting President, Ram Nath Kovind, the Chief Minister said Jammuites during the toughest phases of past thirty years or so stood up for the tolerant values for which the State has been known since ages. She sai...

6th Convocation of SMVDU held

19/04/2018
KAKRYAL, Apr 18: The 6th Convocation of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) was held at its Auditorium here today. The President of India, Sh. Ram Nath Kovind, who was the Chief Guest, delivered the Convocation Address. First Lady, Savita Kovind, was present on the occasion. Governor N.N. Vohra, who is Chancellor of the University, presided over the Convocation while Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. Governor conferred Honoris Causa on Sunil Bhart...

Governor hosts Banquet for President

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: Governor N.N Vohra, hosted a Banquet at the Raj Bhavan today for Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of India and First Lady, Savita Kovind. Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, Chief Minister; Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh, Deputy Chief Minister; Kavinder Gupta Speaker, Legislative Assembly; Haji Anayat Ali, Chairman Legislative Council; Justice Ramali ngam Sudhakar, Acting Chief Justice J&K High Court; Members of State Council of Ministers; Judges; Members of Parliament; senior officers of the State Ci...

JD Education reviews functioning of schools

19/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 18: Joint Director Education, Charandeep Singh today conducted an extensive tour of various educational institutions including primary schools and inspected the infrastructural and allied facilities such as Teaching Learning Material (TLM), educational toys, desks and sports material provided to the students. He was accompanied by Chief Education Officer (CEO), Jammu besides officials from Directorate of Education. Joint Director visited Primary School, Sainik Colony and middle ...

Several delegations call on Mir, highlight demands

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: Several delegations, including Youth All India Kashmir Samaj (YAIKS) and All Kashmiri Muslim Migrants Committee (AKMMC) Jammu, today met Minister for Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction and Floriculture, Javaid Mustafa Mir here and sought his intervention in fulfilling their various demands. The YAIKS delegation sought the Minister’s intervention in filling up 6,000 posts in government departments reserved for Kashmiri Migrants as per the Prime Minister'...

Basharat for ensuring sustainable irrigation facilities for horticulture

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari today reviewed the status of progress made by the committee constituted for inspecting the sites identified for providing and developing irrigation facilities on community basis in orchid areas falling in Karewas of Kashmir division. The meeting was convened here at Kissan Ghar, Narwal Mandi, Jammu. The Minister also took stock of the implementation of directions passed in earlier meetings and sought detailed report of the pr...

Nodal officers review implementation of GSA

19/04/2018
RAJOURI, Apr 18: Representatives from government of India and Nodal Officers for Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, Tasneem Maajid Ganai and Vinesh Pachnanda today attended an awareness cum service delivery camp in Bajnowa, an identified border village in Nowshera Block of the district. The camp was organized by the Rural Development Department as part of the Abhiyaan, in Bajnowa village, one of 8 LOC villages selected by district administration for cent percent saturation under seven schemes. The camp witn...

Absconder arrested

19/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 18: Police Post Chowk Chabutra arrested one absconder namely Bharat Bushan S/O Shankar Lal R/o Neota Tehsil Bhaderwah Dist. Doda. He was involved in case FIR No. 179/2002 of Police Station Pacca Danga and was evading his arrest since long. Police produced him in the Court of Law. The arrest was made by I/C PP Chowk Chabutra SI Purab Singh under the supervision of SHO P/S Pacca Danga SI Dheeraj Nagpal, SDPO City North Varun Jandial and SP City North, Jammu.

Bhadara organized at Bhairav Temple on Akshaya Tritiya

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the management of Prachin Bhairav Mandir Committee, Chowk Chabutra, Jammu, organised a Vishal Bhandara at the Temple premises on Wednesday. The Bhandara was organised under the supervision of Temple Priest, Pt. Rumil Sharma. After performing Kanjak Poojan, the Bhandara was opened for the devotees. Scores of devotees from all walks of life participated in the Bhandara and sought the blessings of the Almighty. Pt. Rumil Sharma said that every ye...

DDC e-inaugurate 200 toilets in Block Udhampur

19/04/2018
UDHAMPUR, Apr 18: District Development Commissioner, Udham pur, Ravinder Kumar in presence of Under Secretary, to Government of India (GOI) Revenue Department today e-inaugurated 200 toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin, of block Udhampur to mark the celebrations of Swachh Bharat Diwas. While interacting with the people through video mode, the DDC appreciated the efforts made by the District Officers as well as the general public for the construction of toilets in a shortest possible time...

Agriculture Department organises awareness camps

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: Department of Agriculture Zone Bhalwal distributed Soil Health Cards at Village Nandwal Pyt Ghaink Zone Bhalwal and also awared the farmers about various centrally sponsored schemes like Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY), Pradan Mantri Sinchai Yojna (PMSY), at Panchayats of Ghaink, Ranjan, Jandial, and Showa. The farmers were also made aware about the importance of maintaining Soil Health, Organic farming and establishing Vermipits/Vermicompost Units. The awareness camp ...

Swachh Bharat Diwas under “Gram Swaraj Abhiyan” celebrated at Kishtwar

19/04/2018
KISHTWAR, Apr 18: A programme to mark the Swachh Bharat Diwas under "Gram Swaraj Abhiyan" was held today where ADDC Kishtwar Kishori Lal Sharma was the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, ADDC Kishtwar highlighted the importance of bringing a positive attitudinal change in the society for keeping the environment clean and healthy. He stressed on public partaking for successful implementation of programmes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and called for involving children and youth in the process ...

JKPS celebrates World Heritage Day

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: JK Public School, Kunjwani today marked the World Herit age Day by organising a special assembly. The day was celebrated to make the JKIANS aware of their National heritage and conservation and preservation of it. The students presented various talks covering the vast topic. They also presented a role play which motivated everyone to do their bit in preserving their legacy. They were told about just not to respect their own heritage but give equal recognition to the cultural he...

Lone chairs DRSC meeting

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: The meeting of Department Related Standing Commi ttee-I of Legislative Council was held here today under the Chair manship of MLC, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone to examine the functioning of Food Civil Supplies & Cons umer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department. Legislators, Ghulam Nabi Monga, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Girdhari Lal Raina, Naresh Kumar Gupta, Showkat Hussain Ganai and Dr Shehnaz Ganai attended the meeting and gave their suggestions for further streamlining the public distribution sys...

DPS Jammu celebrates International Heritage Day

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: Delhi Public School, Jammu organized Inter-House Panel Discussion on the topic "Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism" on the occasion of International Heritage Day. The five houses represented five important segments of the society :viz: Govt. of India, UNESCO, Members of ASI, Citizens of India and Royal Families of India. Three students from each of the 5 houses participated with great enthusiasm and zeal. They voiced their concern and opinions on how different departmen...

NDA orgnanises seminsar on Drugs Control

19/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 18: Nations Development Association organised Seminar on Drugs Control in Shree Vaishno Institute Bishnah. On this occasion Kr.Sushil Singh Charak Chariman NDA .Students from SIRAS Bishnah along with 4 other Schools participated in this event. Guests and . Kanchan Charak Branch Head Bishnah Shree Vaishno Institute guided and informed the students about the consequences of drugs. Students also presented cultural items in the forms of traditional and patriotic dances. Prizes and c...

Continuous drive against encroachments, illegal vendors, traffic violators showing results

19/04/2018
SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that the continuous drive against roadside encroachments, illegal vendors and violators of traffic laws is showing the positive effect and the drive needs to be sustained to achieve the final goal of hassle-free movement of traffic and pedestrians. The Divisional Commissioner was speaking at a meeting held to review the overall traffic scenario in Kashmir. The meeting was attended by RTO Kashmir, Amicus Curie, Chief...

Gilli provides financial support on wedding of girl child

19/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 18: Surinder Singh Gilli (Social worker) and other members, financially helps a poor family during the marriage of their girl child. The Father of girl child named Ramlal Malhotra R/O Malhotra Mohalla, Bantalab Teh. and Distt. Jammu. Addressing the gathering at the spot Surinder Singh Gilli (Social worker) said that we are ever ready for such kind of social activities and we are meant and made for the welfare of the society and for every poor person present in the society. Gil...

Naik inaugurates accommodation for Ayurvedic College

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated the off-campus accommodation for the Government Ayurvedic Medical College (GAMC), Jammu in the premises of Government Ayurvedic hospital here today. Constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 32 lakh, the 2-storey building comprises three lecture halls, administrative block, Principal's Office, Library and other allied accommodation for the smooth functioning of GAMS off-campus. The Government Ayurvedic Medical Colleg...

JK Bank inaugurates Extension Counter at Jammu Airport

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: J&K Bank Extension Counter at Jammu Airport was today jointly inaugurated by the Director Airport Authority of India, Jammu, D.K Gautam and J&K Bank Chairman & CEO Parvez Ahmed. The inauguration was done in presence of SSP Airport Rajendra Gupta, JGM & DGM Engineering AAI, J&K Bank Zonal Head Jammu, other Senior functionaries of JK Bank and senior staff of different Airlines. Interacting on the sidelines of the inaugural function J&K Bank Chairman & CEO Parvez Ahmed said," The ...

Tassaduq chairs LA Select Committee meeting

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: A meeting of the Select Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held under the Chairmanship of Minister for Tourism, Tassaduq Hussain Mufti here today. Threadbare discussion was held on various provisions of “The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Sukarala Devi Ji Shrine and Shri Mata Bala Sundari Shrine (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (L.A Bill No. 16 of 2018)”. Legislators, Nawang Rigzin Jora, Devinder Singh Rana, Satpaul Sharma, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Jeevan Lal, Rajeev Jasrotia,...

Zulfkar for speedy execution of tribal development projects

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Minister for Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS &CA) and Tribal Affairs, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today convened a review meeting with the officers of Tribal Affairs Department. Managing Director JKPCC Nayeem Ahmad, Director Tribal Affairs Department, Mohammad Rafi, Special Secretary Tribal Affairs, Mohammad Shareef, Secretary Gujjar Advisory Board Mukhtar Ahmad Choudhary besides senior officers of Planning, Finance and concerned departments were present in the meeting. ...

JKNPP holds protests seeking CBI probe in Rasana case

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Accusing the BJP of committing multifarious acts of treachery in quick succession after its ascendance to power and setting entire Jammu region on fire during its three year rule, a strong contingent of Panther activists led by Mr. Harsh Dev Singh Chairman JKNPP, Mr. Balwant Singh State President JKNPP and Mr. Yash Paul Kundal State President Young Panthers staged a vociferous protest demonstration at Exhibition Ground in Jammu today. The agitated protestors torched the effigy of...

BJP holds review meeting in relation with “Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan”

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: BJP will not let vested interests to succeed with their agenda of vitiating the atmosphere of land, this was stated by BJP National Vice-President & Prabhari for the state of Jammu & Kashmir Avinash Rai Khanna, while he was attending a meeting to review the progress of ongoing programmes in connection with the celebration of "Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan" from 14th of April to 5th of May at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. Programmes include the holding of the events in connection with...

Governor releases ‘Koshur Ki Ramayan’

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Governor N.N. Vohra released 'Koshur Ki Ramayan', a bilingual volume written by the veteran author Birj Nath Bhat Hali, at the Raj Bhavan. This volume contains the Ramayan in Urdu and Kashmiri in Devnagri script. Governor lauded the author's diligence in translating Ramayana in two languages and presenting both versions in one volume. He observed that this work of great literary merit should attract serious interest across a very wide spectrum of readership. Governor stressed t...

CS chairs SLSC meet; directs for submitting UCs in time

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Chief Secretary B.B Vyas today chaired the meeting of State Level Sanctioning Commi ttee (SLSC) to approve the annual action plan 2018-19 under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). Principal Secretary, Finance Navin K Choud hary, Principal Secretary Industries and Commerce Shailendra Kumar, Commissioner Secretary, Power Development Dep artment Hirdesh Kumar Singh, Secretary Agricul ture, Showkat Beigh, Secretary, RDD Sheetal Nanda, Secretary, Floriculture Talat Parvez...

Mattoo reviews academic structure for “Music Initiative”

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Advisor to Chief Minister, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo, today convened a meeting to review academic structure for introduction of music at elementary and higher level under “Music Initiative” of Abhay Rustum Sopori. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Higher Education, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, Secretary Education, Farooq Ahmad Shah, VC Cluster University, Abhay Rustum Sopori, other renowned musicians from J&K besides senior functionaries of the concerned departments. Durin...

Transport Commissioner reviews preparation for Road Safety Week commencing from Apr 23

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Transport Commissioner, J&K, Saugat Biswas reviewed the preparedness for observing the 29th Road Safety Week in the capital city Jammu commencing from April 23and also finalized the action plan for its observance in all districts across the State. The meeting was attended by Traffic, Health, School Education, Higher Education, Fire & Emergency Services, Information, Culture Depart ment, in addition to Jammu University, Scouts & Guides and NCC. The Road Safety Week will be observ...

Enforcement Inspector JMC suspened

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Mr. Ramesh Kumar (IAS), Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation took a serious note of a video found viral on social media that one Enforce ment Inspector namely Ashok Kumar of Jammu Municipal Corporation was taking bribe from someone and immediately placed him under suspension. Mr. Rishpal Singh (KAS), Joint Commissioner (A), JMC shall hold an enquiry in the matter and will submit the findings within the stipulated time frame. The Commissioner further appealed the general pub...

Tassaduq for upgrading Jammu Tawi Golf Course

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Minister for Tourism Tassaduq Hussain Mufti Tuesday convened a meeting of officers to review the status of various development works being executed to upgrade Jammu Tawi Golf Course. During the meeting, the Minister was informed that the development works in the Golf Course are at full swing which will help develop this sports utility as one of the best destinations of international standards besides catering to its basic objective of promoting Golf in the State. The Minister s...

ADDC chairs District Level RSETI Advisory Committee meeting

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: A meeting of the District Level RSETI Advisory Committee of SBI RSETI Jammu was held under the chairmanship of Additional District Develop ment Commissioner Jammu, Suraiya Jabeen. The meeting was attended by AGM, NABARD, SK Sonkar, CEO, JUDA, Sushil Khajuria, District Project Manager, JKSRLM, Zahoor Akram, State Project Manager, JKSRLM, N.C. Prabhakar, Executive Officer, KVIB, Vakil Dass, Assistant Director, Handloom Develop ment Deptt, N.D. Verma besides other concerned officers...

Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities meets Governor

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Mohd. Iqbal Lone, Commissioner for Persons with Disabi lities, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Lone briefed the Governor about the various steps which had been recently taken for alleviating the lot of physically challenged persons. Referring to the serious difficulties which are continuing to be faced by persons who suffer from varied disabilities, Governor has reiterated his concern about the need for the sustained attention which requires to be devo...

CS reviews progress on implementation of JK Juvenile Justice Act

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas today chaired a meeting to review the progress on implementation of J&K, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2013 and rules thereto viz a viz roll out of Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) in the state. The meeting was attended by Special Director General of Police (Nodal Officer, SJPU), Special Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Asif Hamid Khan, Commi ssioner for Persons with Disabilities Mohammad Iqbal Lone, Secretary, So...

Yudhvir donates furniture, toys to nursery wing of Centre Basic School

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: In an attempt to bring infrastructure of government schools at par with that of private institutions, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice President Yudhvir Sethi today donated furniture and toys to nursery class of Centre Basic High School at Purani Mandi. The purpose was to give children facilities that enable them to grow smartly. Speaking on the occasion, Yudhvir Sethi said that this nursery school was opened on the popular demand of local population and now that God number of ...

MoS dedicates medical equipment to District Hospital Kishtwar

18/04/2018
Kishtwar, Apr 17: Sunil Kumar Sharma, MoS for Transport (Independent Charge), Revenue, Public Works (Roads & Buildings), Rural Develop ment & Panchayati Raj, Agricul ture Production, YSS, today dedicated medical equipment & other materials to the public of District Kishtwar. The medical equipment's worth Rs.9.22 Lakhs includes cardiac monitor 5PARA, Defi brillator, Nebulizers, Oxygen Concentrator Double, BP Apparatus, X-Ray and Dental Materials etc. have been provided by Dulhasti Power Station,...

Oil Tanker Drivers, Cleaners Union organize annual function

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Speaker Kavinder Gupta and several other dignitaries marked their presence on the annual day function of the Oil Tanker Drivers and Cleaners Union at Rail Head, Jammu including S. Tirlochan Singh Wazir ex-MLC and president J&K State Gurud wara Parbandak Board, Manmohan Chowdhary, Vice Chairman Medical Supplies former Mayor Jammu, SS Khorana, president Oil Tanker Owners association and other senior officers of the state government and district administration Jammu. Speaker Kavin...

SKUAST-Jammu organises one day Veterinary Clinical Camp

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: As an initiative to improve the livestock health and productivity, a one day veterinary clinical camp were organised at villages: Nanetar, Palai and Chanorri of Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir. The camp was organised by the Divison of Agroforestry under the aegis of All India Co-ordinator Research Project on Agroforestry under the tribal sub-plan component. A team of specialist from the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, R.S. Pura, SKUAST-Jammu comprising of D...

NC supports Anganwadi workers

18/04/2018
KALAKOTE, Apr 17: National Conference leaders today met the striking Anganwadi workers and assured full support. Youth National Conference provincial Vice President Kr Yashu Vardhan Singh said that during last 40 years Anganwadifemale employee are getting very low salary for their services and are facing problems. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti should resolve their issues and problems as soon as possible. Present on the occasion were Distt NC ST cell President Babu Khan, Vivek Kumar Sharma, Bha...

SGEJAC demands implementation of 7th pay commission recommendation

18/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 17: A meeting of state level executive body of the SGEJEC was held to review the progress made by the state govt. consequent upon the announcement in the budget speech by former Finance Minister as regards implementation of 7th Pay Commission Report w.e.f 1/4/2018, in favour of sate govt., PSUS autonomous bodies and pensioners. Besides regularization of daily wagers, contractual and adhoc workers. The Meeting noted with concern that till date no SRO orders have yet been issued in t...

DBPS organizes symposium

18/04/2018
Jammu Apr 17: In continuous of Bhagwan Parsh-uram Jayanti Celebr-ations, Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, today organized a symposium in the premises of DBPS Chanakya Chowk, Parade, Jammu under the chairmanship of Vaid Parkash Sharma, President of the Sabha. In this symposium students of Shiksha Niketan, Bhartiya Vidya Mandi, S.D. Tara Puri, Maharishi Vidya Mandir and Yogananda College etc were participated it and spoke on the life and teaching of Bhagwan Parshuram Ji. Seventy students of th...

Collective efforts needed to secure future of underprivileged children: Priya

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Tourism and Culture, Priya Sethi has underlined the need for collective efforts for securing future of underprivileged children. "The civil society and government should come forward to remove the social stigma towards certain sections and work in a collaborated manner to pave the way for their better future" she said while addressing students staff and the management at the annual day function of Bal Bharti Public School, C...

Kavinder inaugurates Open Air Gym at Club Park, Gandhi Nagar

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: In order to encourage and promote physical fitness among the people, Speaker Legislative Assembly Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated an Open-Air Gym at Club Park, Gandhi Nagar Jammu. Minister for Floriculture, Parks & Garden Javaid Mustafa Mir and Minister of State for Floriculture Priya Sethi were also present on the occasion. The Open-Air Gym has been established by the department equipped with facilities like air walkers, horse rider station, chin-up bar, arm wheel, twister, c...

Jugal meets Governor

18/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 17: Jugal Kishore Sharma, former Minister, called on Governor N.N. Vohra ta the Raj Bhavan today. Sharma discussed various issues relating to people's welfare and the steps required to be taken for the restoration of peace and normalcy in the State. Governor stressed the crucial importance of peace being urgently restored in the State and urged Sharma to sustain his initiatives in this regard.

Two days’ workshop on computer applications concludes

18/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 17: Two day workshop on Computer Applications in Sociology concluded at Reasi Campus, University of Jammu. The workshop was organized to provide hands-on training to faculty and students. This workshop is in series of different academic initiatives taken up at Reasi Campus, University of Jammu for the benefit of the students who come here from different parts of the State. In today's programme two technical sessions were held wherein the students got the opportunity to learn and expl...

Nayeema inaugurates two-day Legal Awareness Camp

18/04/2018
RAJOURI, Ari 17: The J&K State Commission for Women (SCW) Chair-person, Nayeema Mehjoor today inaugurated two-day legal awareness programme to make the women aware of their legal rights and entitlements as part of Commission's outreach programme. The awareness programme has been organized by the SCW in collaboration with National Commission for Women, New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Mehjoor said that the Commission is committed to bring positive and sustainable change in lives of women of...

DDBs are the institutions of empowerment for legislators: Dorjay

17/04/2018
REASI, Apr 16: The District Development Board (DDB) today approved an outlay of Rs 141.24 crore as CAPEX Budget for 2018-19 for Reasi district in the meeting held under the chairmanship of Minister for Coop erative, Ladakh Affairs Chering Dorjay, here. The approved plan included Rs 1099.49 lakh under regular schemes, Rs 2110.71 lakh as NABARD loan component, Rs 10039.98 lakh under CSS central share, Rs. 867.66 lakh as CSS state share and Rs 6.63 lakh as loan of State share for development of d...

Darbar Move preparations

17/04/2018
SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Kavinder Gupta today reviewed the renovation works going on in the Assembly Complex and MLA Hostel Srinagar in view of opening of Darbar move offices scheduled on May 7. The Speaker was accompanied by Secretary J&K Legislature Complex, Mulk Raj Singh, Under Secretary Zubair Qari and other officials. The Speaker was briefed about the status of renovation work and assured that all the works will be completed before darbar move. The Speaker also ...

Zulfkar compliments department for successful implementation of e-PDS in JK

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumers Affairs (FCS&CA) & Tribal Affairs, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali, today complimented the officers and officials of the department for successful implementation of various components of e-PDS in the state saying that it would go a long way in streamlining allocation and distribution of food grains in a total transparent manner. The Minister took a detailed review of district wise transaction of food grains through PoS devices installed in v...

Dy CM for time bound completion of Jammu Dev Projects

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today directed the officers to ensure time bound completion and strictly adhere to the set time lines for various prestigious projects being undertaken in Jammu by the JDA. Deputy Chief Minister was speaking at the 80th Board of Directors meeting of the Jammu Development Authority here today. The meeting was attended by Financial Commi ssioner Housing and Urban Development, KB Agarwal, Principal Secretary Finance, Navin Chowdhary, Divisio n...

Kohli inaugurates folk festival at Kalakote

17/04/2018
RAJOURI, Apr 16: Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Kohli today inaugurated a folk festival organized by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages at Kalakote. The festival saw participation of artists from JKAACL and other organizations that enth ralled the audiences by their colorful cultural performances including folk dance, Kashmiri, Dogri, Gojri, Punjabi songs and dramas. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Minister congratulated the Ac...

Persons with disabilities meet Governor

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: A delegation of persons with disabilities led by Girdhari Lal Raina, MLC, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. Raina apprised Governor about the various serious difficulties which are being faced by specially abled persons and requested that an effective mechanism should be put in place for issuing disability certificates; reservation in jobs for disabled Kashmiri migrants; the existing Co-ordination Committee on Disability, constituted under the J&K Person's With Di...

Incorporate innovative practices to create knowledge society: Prof Mattoo

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: In order to effectively implement reforms in creating knowledge society we need to incorporate innovative practices, community-based activities and out-of-box thinking. This was stated by Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Prof. Amitab Mattoo while delivering the H.L. Gupta Memorial Lecture for the year 2018 on the topic "The Challenge of Building a Knowledge Society in Jammu and Kashmir" at Model Institute of Education and Research. Dignitaries present on the oc...

DC discuss issues related to complaints against private educational institutions

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Kumar Rajeev Ranjan today convened a joint meeting with members of management of various Private State Board Schools and parents of children to discuss various vital issues related to complaints regarding hike in fee structure/commercial activities by management of Private Edu cational Institutions etc. Chief Education Officer Jammu J K Sudan besides other senior functionaries of school Education Department were also present in the meeting. With regard ...

JKPDD casual employees hold protest demonstration

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: A massive protest demonstration under the Banner the Banner of J&K PDD, Need base Casual Labourer Union was held in Jammu in front of office of Power Commissioner, PDD Janipur Jammu today that 16th April, 2018. Hundreds of casual labours of Power Development Department assembled outside the office of the Power Commissioner and raised slogans in support of their demands urging the higher authorities of PDD Departments to release their pending wages so that they can save their fam...

JK Govt welcomes Army Chief’s statement

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: Welcoming the Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's statement that gun was not a solution and neither the Army nor the militants would achieve their goals through it in Kashmir, the State Government today said this is the pertinent expression of the overwhelming sentiment in Jammu and Kashmir. "It is a welcome announcement coinciding with a similar assertion made by General Rawat's Pakistani counterpart, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and it is something the people of J&K, entangled in b...

JKPCC holds meet; discusses issues

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: A meeting of Senior leaders and functionaries of PCC was held here today under the chairmanship of JKPCC President G.A. Mir. Senior leaders of the party including Vice-Presidents, General Secretaries, Legislators of Jammu Province and Frontal heads attended a meeting. The meeting discussed the organizational affairs and current political and security scenario in the state. PCC chief briefed the meeting about the ongoing and future programmes as per AICC directions to gear up the...

YAIKS delegation meets Governor

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: A 16 member delegation of the Youth All India Kashmiri Samaj (YAIKS), led by its President Pt. R.K. Bhat, met Governor N.N.Vohra at the Raj Bhavan, today. The members of the delegation requested Governor's intervention to expedite filling of 6000 posts reserved for Kashmiri Pandit Migrants in government departments as per Prime Minister's Employment Package; reservation of 2-4 % in Central Government jobs and educational institutes for displaced KP youth; one time compensation i...

3-Day long historic Devika Baisakhi Mela concludes

17/04/2018
UDHAMPUR, Apr 15: The 3 day historic Devika Baisakhi Mela being observed on the bank of holy Devika rivulet, concluded on Sunday with traditional fervour and gaiety. The mela saw participation of more than 1 lakh visitors including men, women and children of all faiths. During the mela, the visitors enjoyed the festivities and offered prayers in the temples. The mela also featured variety of cultural programme based on rich folk culture and heritage of the state. These were organized by Bureau...

CEC Kargil inaugurates first floor of Council Secretariat building

17/04/2018
KARGIL, Apr 16: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan inaugurated the newly refurbished 1st floor of the Council Secretariat building at Kurbathang Kargil here today. The newly refurbished block houses the office of the Chief Executive Councillor, all Executive Councillors (ECs), Advisor to CEC Kargil and the Council's Ministerial Staff. Executive Coun cillor for Rural Development Aga Syed Hassan Armaan Mosavi, Executive Coun cillor for Health Muha mmad Huss...

DC Poonch visits District hospital

17/04/2018
POONCH, Apr 16: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Mohd Ajaz Asad visited district hospital Poonch and enquired about the health conditions of injured who met with two separate accidents at Guntaria and at Khanetar. During his visit to district hospital Poonch, DC went to all the injured persons, talked to them and raised their spirits by sympathizing with family members /attendants. DC directed the district hospital authorities to take care of the injured persons and ensure free medicine, surgical eq...

Bhim urges SC for CBI probe in Kathua case

17/04/2018
New Delhi, Apr 16: A bunch of lawyers appeared before the Supreme Court with a hurriedly written writ petition seeking trial of 'rape-murder of a minor Rassana village girl in Kathua District'. The case was filed in the name of poor father of the deceased girl by some lawyers to refer the trial to an appropriate court in Chandi garh. The accused persons in the case were also produced before the trial court in Kathua, according to the information received in New Delhi. Prof. Bhim Singh, Executiv...

Army conducts awareness drive on drug abuse

17/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 16: Indian Army organised a lecture on 'Drug Abuse' at Government Middle School, Sankari in Rajouri district on 16 April 2018. A skit depicting the subject was performed by the students of Government PG College, Rajouri. During the lecture, students were sensitized about various aspects of drug abuse and their adverse effects on the health, family and society. The Army officer explained to the students about various types of drugs and their ill effects on the body systems like neuro,...

PHE workers hold massive protest demonstration

17/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 16: All PHE ITI Trained and Cp Worker Association held massive protest a: Jammu. Daily wagers gathered at Chief Engineer's office B.C Road Jammu and chanted slogans for the demand of their regularization. The Protest was led by the Tanveer Hussain Presi dent All PHE ITI Trained and Cp Worker Associa tion, Jammu Province. The others who accompanied Tanveer were Deepak Gupta (V. President), Subash Chander (Gen Sect), and Sanjeev Thakur (Provincial Office Secretary). Thousands of daily ...

Cong mother of all problems confronting J&K: Tak

17/04/2018
Banihal, Apr 16: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today came down heavily on the Congress party for its dubious politics and described it as 'mother of almost all the ills' in Jammu and Kashmir. The PDP said that Jammu and Kashmir had been paying a heavy price for the dirty politics played by the Congress party over the years. "Congress leaders speak one language in Delhi and a different tone in Kashmir. They change their language when they speak in Jammu. They are no better than chameleons," se...

Monga Chairs Joint House Committee meeting

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: A meeting of the Joint House Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was held today under the Chairmanship of MLC, Ghulam Nabi Monga, today reviewed the functioning of Government Medical College, Jammu and associated hospitals. Legislators, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, Dr Shehnaz Ganai, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Vikram Randhawa and Charanjeet Singh attended the meeting and gave their valuable suggestions for further improving health care facilities in these health institu...

NMC demands implementation of recommendations of 7th Pay Commission

17/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 16: President of the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) Subash Shastri today expressed concern over the delay in issuing SRO/ notification regarding implementation of the recommendations of 7th pay commission in favor of the employees of the state Govt. and pensioners with effect from 1-4-2018. Addressing a well attended NMC workers meet here, Shastri urged Chief Minister's Mehbooba Mufti to immediately direct the concerned to remove any ambiguity on the issue by issuing relevant SR...

One arrested with 1.5 Kgs Charas

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: In continuation to operation Sanjeevani, a special drive against drugs launched by Jammu Police, today Police Party of P/S Nagrota assist by SOG Component laid a surprise naka at TCP Nagrota. During naka, one Scorpio bearing registration No. JK22-4299 on the way from Srinagar to Jammu was signaled to stop for police checking. During search of the vehicle, police party recovered 1.5 Kgs. Charas from the possession of its driver. In this regard a case FIR No.89/2018 under releva...

Proper projection, propagation of culture need of hour: Dy CM

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16:Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today said that culture is one of the most important parameters of human living as it imbibes the sense of belonging to a particular region and the need of the hour is to ensure its preservation and propagation. Deputy Chief Minister was speaking at a mega event Duggar-dey-Rang season-II organized by group 'The Performers' at Kala Kendra. Minister of State for Education and Culture, Priya Sethi was also present. Several prominent social ac...

Governor releases ‘Baab-e-Qafs’

17/04/2018
Governor N.N. Vohra released 'Baab-e-Qafs', a book written by Din Mohammad Amin Sabunia, at the Raj Bhavan here today. This volume of Urdu poetry contains more than 300 poems, ghazals, and naats. Complimenting Sabunia, Governor hoped that his verses would be read with great interest by those interested in Urdu literature. He emphasized the importance of such poetic works being translated into other languages for enriching the entire body of literature and urged the author to continue his valua...

Former VC meets Governor

17/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 16: Prof. R.R. Sharma, former Vice-Chancellor, Unive-rsity of Jammu, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Governor discussed with Prof. Sharma several important issues relating to the challenges which are presently facing the higher education sector in J&K and the possible steps which could enhance the standard of teaching. Governor also sought Prof. Sharma's views about the manner in which the Universities could beneficially utilise the graded autonomies gran...

Dr Jitendra launches Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan in Ramban

16/04/2018
RAMBAN, Apr 15: As part of nationwide campaign to celebrate birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar as "Social Justice Day", Union Minister of State in PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh today launched Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in the district Ramban being organized by the district administration across the district. MLA Ramban Neelam Kumar Langeh, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban Tariq Hussain Ganai, SSP, Ramban Mohan Lal, Chairman, JAKFED, Munish Sharma and other senior officers of the district administration were pr...

Natrang stages Urdu comedy play ‘Jhootha Khwaab’

16/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 15: This Sunday, Natrang presented a hilarious performance of an Urdu comedy play, 'Jhootha Khwaab' in its weekly theatre series, Sunday Theatre. The play has been written by Shawkat Thanvi and directed by Neeraj Kant. A very well structured play carried spontaneous instances of comedy which was appreciated by the audience. The play opens at a room of one 'Jhumman Miya' who had a nightmare that he is going to die after two hours. His father and grandfather visited him in a dream tha...

GID organized paniting exhibition impressions

16/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 15: Today Genesis Institute of design organized one day painting exhibition. Titled "Impressions" by budding artists at its art class Channi Himmat, Jammu. MLC Mr. Vikram Randhawa inaugurated the exhibition and appreciated the works of young artists who are learning the skill of different types of paintings under the able guidance of Mr. Abhishek Padha, renowned artist, cartoonist, designer and social worker of the state. He after in inauguration also interacted with the young arti...

Bali for equipping every hospital with modern healthcare facilities

16/04/2018
AKHNOOR, Apr 15: Minister for Health and Medical Education Bali Bhagat today said the government has taken various path-breaking steps to equip the hospitals in the state with ultra-modern healthcare facilities with special focus on the health centres functioning in the border and far-off areas. The Minister said this while addressing a public meeting at Khour wherein a large number of people hailing from all sections of the society participated. MP, Jammu-Poonch constituency Jugal Kushore Shar...

Dy CM reviews arrangements for President’s visit

16/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 15: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, today convened an officers meeting to take stock of arrangements being put in place for upcoming visit of President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, to Jammu and Kashmir on 18th April at a high level meeting conveyed at Hari Singh Palace. Deputy Chief Minister exhorted upon the concerned departments to make sure that all necessary arrangements are made in time for this high profile visit to the state and called for a co ordinated effort to make ...

DDC Samba tours border areas

16/04/2018
SAMBA, Apr 15: District Development Commissi oner (DDC), S. Rajinder Singh Tara conducted an extensive tour of border villages in Ramgarh sector and took stock of development works in progress in these villages. The DDC was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner Develop ment, Aijaj Qaiser, Execu tive Engineers of PDD, PHE, PWD and other district officers. The DDC inspected the works especially under MGNREGA in convergence with centrally sponsored schemes BADP and 14th FC that are being execut...

JKNPP protests seeking resignation of all BJP Ministers

16/04/2018
Jammu, Apr 15: Accusing the BJP of facilitating the promotion of separatist agenda in the state in total disregard for the sentiments of people of Jammu region, the activists of JKNPP led by Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and former Minister held a massive protest at Exhibition Ground Jammu seeking the resignation of all BJP Ministers. The agitated protestors torched the effigy of BJP amidst the slogans of “Gaddar BJP Hai Hai” and “BJP Minsters kursi shodo, kursi shodo. “The BJP has played...

J&K's Nisar wins 107th Annual Dangal Competition

16/04/2018
JANDRAH, Apr 15: Nissar of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday won the title of 107th Annual Danga Competition by defeating Rippy of Punjab in a keen contest watched by thousands in Jandrah wrestling ring. In an equally keen contest, Mukesh of BSF trounced Gopal and bagged the second prize. In all 37 bouts were held. Lauding the Pahlwans of various parts of the country, Provincial President National Conference and MLA Nagrota Mr Devender Singh Rana expressed satisfaction over Dangal retaining its sheen...

Kohli emphasizes on effective monitoring of rural development schemes

16/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 15: Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli, Sunday said that the government is working with an agenda of equitable development to ensure the welfare of every section of society with special focus on population living in rural areas. The Minister said this at a public grievances redressal camp held in remote village of Garan in Kalakote Constituency of Rajouri district today where the locals put forth various development issues of the area. The Minister...

Governor chairs 28th EC meeting of SMVDU

15/04/2018
KAKRYAL, Apr 13: The Executive Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) which met here, discussed various important matters relating to the functioning of the institution. Chaired by Governor N. N. Vohra, the Council decided to enhance the retirement age of the teaching faculty to 65 years and approved grant of 7th Pay Commission scales to the teaching staff. To attract well known teachers to serve the University the Council also decided to grant Children Education Allowance and Per...

Amit leads Innovations Panel Talk at Ajmer Smart City Summit

15/04/2018
Ajmer (Rajasthan), Apr 14: Amit Sharma, Regional Director Survey and Land Records (Ex-Officio Settlement Officer) Udhampur/ Reasi led from the front and moderated an all-important Panel Discussion on "Leaders' Conclave: Leveraging Innovation, Building Sustainable Futuristic Cities" in Ajmer two-day Smart City Summit which concluded here today. It is worthwhile to mention here that RD, S&LR Amit Sharma, having been acknowledged for his significant contributions at national-level, as a Smart Cit...

Describes Baba Saheb Ambedkar as Father of Indian Democracy

15/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 14: National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Saturday hit out at Pradesh Congress leaders for hobnobbing with Bharatya Janata Party to disintegrate and trifurcate Jammu and Kashmir. “A section of the Congress leaders have been working as B-Team of the BJP and furthering its agenda of division, hate and polarization", Mr Rana said after paying glorious homage to Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary at a function held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan...

Dr Jitendra kick-starts Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan; Inaugurates Hanch-Draman link road

15/04/2018
DODA, Apr 14: As part of nationwide campaign to celebrate birth anniversary of Dr. B.R Ambedkar as "Social Justice Day", Union Minister of State in PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh today kick-started Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in the district. MLA Doda Shakti Raj Parihar was also present on the occasion. The inaugural function was held at Community Hall, Doda organised by the Department of Rural Development in collaboration with the district administration. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Singh paid tributes to t...

Madhav addresses SC gathering on Dr. Ambedkar birthday

15/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 15: BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav, while addressing a massive gathering of the members of Scheduled Caste community on the occasion of 127th birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which is celebrated as "Samrasta Diwas" organized by State BJP Anusuchit Jaati Morcha at party office Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, in presence of BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma (C.A), Dy. Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh, State Vice-President Yudhvir Sethi, State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, State...

Governor releases “Aansuoon Ke Chinaab”

15/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 14: Governor released "Aansuoon Ke Chinaab" volume of Urdu poetry written by Ms. Suneeta Raina, a promising poetess, at a function held at the Raj Bhavan. This book contains a collection of ghazals on varied subjects like women empowerment, contemporary issues, yearning of Kashmiri Pandits for their homeland, and growing intolerance in the society. Sh. Preemi Romani, Sh. Khalid Hussain and Dr. Irfan Arif made brief observations which reflected on the high quality of Raina's verses....

POWERGRID NRTS-II pays homage to the architect of Indian Constitution on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti

15/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 14: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, Northern Region Transmission System-II, Jammu celebrated the 127th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar across its establishments in Northern Region-II. In these celebrations respectful homage was paid to Dr. Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar. Medical Health Checkup camps for the children and weaker sections of society, Plantation Drives, Painting, quiz, lecture competitions and various cultural programmes were organized. The employees, thei...

Kavinder for holistic development of JK

15/04/2018
JAMMU, Apr 14: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today reiterated his commitment to ensure overall development of the state with special emphasis on rural and far-off areas. The Speaker said this after dedicating newly constructed Block to the devotees at Shiv Temple in Nanak Nagar. MLC, Vikram Randhawa was also present on the occasion. Highlighting the development initiatives taken by the government, the Speaker said that several upgradation and renovation proje...

Govt taking measures for empowerment of poor, downtrodden: Kohli

15/04/2018
RAJOURI, Apr 14: Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Kohli today said the government is taking one step after the other for empowerment of poor, youth, women, senior citizens and downtrodden sections of the society. The Minister was addressing public grievance redress camps at Manwa, Barwari and Bandi Gala in Kalakote constituency of Rajouri. During the camps, the Minister was apprised about the problems being faced by the people of these far-flung and remote areas...