Prof Bhim Singh meets Governor

25/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 24: A 5 member delegation led by Prof. Bhim Singh, Chief Patron, J&K National Panthers Party, called on Governor N. N. Vohra at Raj Bhavan today. Prof. Singh and his delegation assured Governor of their strong support for restoring peace and normalcy in the State. He raised reference to several matters which relate to promoting the interests of the State. Prof. Singh urged Governor to act under the J&K Constitution and very early dissolve the State Assembly, which should be foll...

Driving Licenses to be delivered at doorstep through Speed Post

25/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 24: The Motor Vehicles Department will soon deliver the driving licence to the applicants at their doorsteps through Speed posts thus further easing the process of acquiring Driving licence. This was stated by Transport Commissioner Saugat Biswas during a meeting convened to review the functioning of the department. While discussing the introduction of the home delivery system, Biswas said the move will further reduce the rush of applicants at ARTO offices as the department will ...

Valedictory function of three days capsule course organized

25/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 24: A three days Job Enrichment Program for Office Assistants of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) of J&K State which was organized by National Academy of RUDSETI (NAR) Bengaluru w.e.f. 22.06.2018 to 24.06.2018 at SBILD Bantalab, Jammu concluded today with certificate distribution ceremony. A total of 24 participants from RSETIs across J&K State attended the program. Participants were encouraged and taught with the new skills that lead to betterment of RSETI societ...

Div Com tours Jammu city, reviews development works of JMC, PDD

25/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 24: Divis-ional Commissioner, Jammu Sanjeev Verma today visited various areas of Jammu city and its peripheries to take stock of development works initiated by Jammu Municipal Corporation and Power Development Department. Divisional Comm-issioner along with Muni-cipal Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, Chief Engineer PDD Ashwini Gupta, Joint Director Information, Naresh Kumar and other senior officers of various departments visited Qasim Nagar and Kacha Talab areas to inspect the constructi...

Jitendra Singh reviews achievements under centrally sponsored schemes

25/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 24: Union Minister of State for Prime Minister Office (PMO), Dr Jitendra Singh today chaired a series of District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee - DISHA meetings to review the physical and financial achievements under various centrally sponsored schemes being implemented in Udhampur, Ramban, Doda and Kishtwar districts at Convention Centre here. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Ravinder Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Doda, Bhawani Rakwal, Dep...

Jammu Metro launched in Haryana

25/06/2018
Faridabad, Jun 24: After spreading its roots from Jammu to national capital Delhi, the Jammu Metro newspaper launched its latest editions both Daily Hindi and Daily English in Haryana. With this, the Jammu Metro publication will have seven mutilingual editions. The editions were launched in Faridabad by Mayor Suman Bala and MLA Lalit Nagar in presence of others. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guests appreciated the initiative of metro news networks group of national publications as it bec...

What prevented GOI to play promising role: Sham

25/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 24: Former Minister & Congress leader Sham Lal Sharma expressed his surprise over the address of BJP National President Amit Shah in public rally in which he dig his own government & his ministers. Apparently it showed that he is not addressing the people as a BJP leader but a leader of some other party. Amit Shah slammed BJP PDP government for in discriminating Jammu & Ladakh region. While addressing public meeting at Panchayat Chak Kirpalpur Block Bhalwal,Akhnoor Sh Sham Lal said...

‘Baasi Bhaat Main Khuda Ka Sanjhha’ staged by Natrang

25/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 24: 'Baasi Bhaat Main Khuda Ka Sanjhha', a play in Hindi based on Munshi Prem Chand's story was featured here today in Natrang's Sunday Theatre Series at its Studio Theatre. The play was directed by Neeraj Kant. This play carried a very thought pondering message which had a lot to convey to the audience. The play 'Baasi Bhaat Main Khuda Ka Sanjhha', in a very subtle manner, projects how a person's faith is changed because of changing circumstances. One 'Dina Nath' is shown in a ve...

Bhalla launches Poster of Hindi Feature Film “KYUN”

25/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 24: Bhalla launches the poster of the Hindi feature film titled "Kyun" at a press conference at Press Club. This film is about the old age home and has a beautiful message for the society and is written, edited and directed by jayesh Gupta whose last released film was "Bachche Man ke sachche" which got tremendous response from the public. The main actors in the film are J.S. Babli, Nitish Koul, Rakesh Gupta, Naresh Kumar Kesar, Theeshali Gupta, Raghu Vaid and Neelam Malvi, Speaking...

Azad’s tenure led J&K into era of development and growth: Saroori

25/06/2018
CHAMOTI, Jun 24: Reaching out to the people of Tehsil Drabshalla in district Kishtwar, PCC Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori held a public grievance redressal meeting at Chamoti area to stock of the people's problems and developmental needs. The people apprised MLA Inderwal about the problems being faced by them in their areas. The problems which were highlighted by people were mainly related to filling of vacant posts in sub-centres/ISM health sub centres, drinking wate...

JKAACLorganizes Cultural Programme in Sidh Baba Goria Mela

25/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 24: Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages today organized a cultural programme during Annual Sidh Goria Swankha Mela at Swankha in Samba District of the state. Sh. Mukesh Sharma, BDO, Ram Garh was the Chief Guest on this occasion. Sh. Jang S. Verman senior artist and columnist on art & culture was the special guest on this occasion. The folk and traditional singers and musicians presented their cultural items in tune with the need and spirit of the spiritual get- toge...

Annual Baba Sidh Goria mela begins

25/06/2018
SAMBA, Jun 24: Member Parliament, Jammu-Poonch constituency Jugal Kishore Sharma today inaugurated the annual mela at the famous shrine of Baba Sidh Goria at Swankha here. He paid obeisance at the temple and prayed for peace and prosperity of the country and the state. MLA Vijaypur Chander Parkash Ganga and MLA Nowshera Ravinder Raina were also present on the occasion. The MP congratulated people and said these shrines are a part of our proud heritage and we must strive to preserve our so...

TSSSD to organize Bhandara for two months for Amarnath Yatries

25/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 24: Trinetra Dhari Shiv Shamboo Seva Dal today welcomes Amarnath Yatries in Jammu. While addressing the Media persons here at Jammu President of Trinetra Dhari Shiv Shamboo Seva Dal Mandeep Sharma along with other Senior members of the Dal said that Annual pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is starting on June 28. 2018 and we whole heartedly welcomes Amarnath Yatries to the city of temples and also wants to inform Distt. Admn. and local population of Jammu that we are organizing 8...

Treatment available for asthma if found out on time: Dr. Gupta

25/06/2018
Chandigarh, Jun 24: "Asthma is a disease that often causes victims and their family a great deal of nervousness, whereas asthma can be treated if the patient is taken for treatment at the right time. There has been considerable development in the medical world and today asthma is not an incurable disease." Dr. S.K.Gupta, Pulmonologist at Ivy Hospital, Panchkula today said that first of all, it is necessary that one should be aware of the disease, its causes, symptoms and treatment available. O...

Shaheed Sudesh Kumar Memorial Inter Village Volleyball Tournament organised

25/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 24: Shaheed Sudesh Kumar Memorial Inter Village Volleyball tournament was conducted at Village Uparla Kalan by the Army from 18 - 23 June 2018. The competition witnessed energetic participation from villages in the vicinity of Kalith Field Firing Range, namely, Uparla Kalan, Khalki Kalan, Gajuban, Kharah / Katial Simbal, Seri Palai, Chajuwal, Kalith & Manna. The tournament witnessed keenly fought matches between the teams. Many local talents have also emerged out of this sporting e...

First all India sport lead climbing competition 2018 commences in Srinagar

25/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 24: Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department in collaboration with Indian Mountaineering Foun-dation (IMF) today organized 1st All India Sport Lead Climbing Com-petition here at Climbing Wall in Nowgam. A two-day event witnesses the participation of 103 climbers from 22 states of India which are participating in various categories including sub-junior, junior, men and women categories. The competition will be adjudged by the group of professional from various parts of India. Secreta...

Advisor, CS visits Baltal to review Amarnath Yatra arrangements

25/06/2018
BALTAL, Jun 24: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today visited Yatra Base Camp, Baltal to review the arrangements being made for smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2018. Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam, Divis-ional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, IGP Kashmir, SP Pani and District Development Commi-ssioner, Ganderbal Dr Piyush Singla accompanied the Advisor. The Advisor took a detailed review of all activities being carried out in Baltal area, besides, Domail and Holy Cav...

Khanna starts ‘Sampark for Samarthan’ in Kashmir

25/06/2018
Srinagar, Jun 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President & Incharge J&K State, Avinash Rai Khanna, along with MLC Ramesh Arora, kick started the campaign 'Sampark for Samarthan', a door-to-door initiative aimed at making people aware of the transformative initiatives undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modiji's government. Avinash Rai Khanna met a group of Professors and Assistant Professors of Kashmir University at Srinagar besides former Chief Engineer PDD (Kashmir) Diljit S...

State Power Lifting Championship from June 30

25/06/2018
JAMMU Jun 24: All J&K State Powerlifting Asso-ciation affiliated to Powerlifting India is going to organise J&K State Power Lifting and Dead Lift Championship (Equipped and Unequipped) in Junior and Senior men and women from June 30 to July 1, 2018 at Indoor Complex, MA Stadium, here. This was announced in the meeting held on Sunday in the presence of General Secretary of the Association Ajay Sharma a meeting held at Muscle Tek Gym. The meeting was also attended by Suresh Pal Joint Secretary...

Bi-Annual Mail of Khajuria Biradari held

25/06/2018
JAMMU Jun 24: Bi-Annual Mail of Khajuria Biradari was held today at Shri Baba Ambo Devsthan Bage-e-Bahu with religious ambience. About thirtythousand devotees form J&K, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and other parts of the country participated to seek the blessing of Kuldevta Baba Ambo ji. The function started with Hawan and concluded at 10a.m. with Puranahuti. The Preeti Bhoj was also served to the devotees. A medical camp was also organized and free medicines were distributed to needy persons. ...

Governor reviews Yatra and security arrangements at Sheshnag, Chandanwari and Nunwan Camps

24/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 23: Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, accompanied by Shri Umang Narula, CEO of the Shrine Board, visited the Sheshnag and reviewed the security and other arrangements being made to receive the pilgrims at the Sheshnag Yatra Camp, who would start arriving on 28th June. Governor directed the Camp Director and other functionaries to particularly ensure effective sanitary arrangements in respect of the functioning of toilet and bath units and the day to day c...

Model Library cum Counseling Centre dedicated to students at Rajouri

24/06/2018
RAJOURI, Jun 23 - District Administration, Rajouri today dedicated to students a state-of-the-art library and counseling centre established to equip the students for various competitive examinations. District Development Commissioner, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary along with CEO RDA Dr Tahir Firdaus, DPO Dr Abdul Khabir, Dy Registrar Cooperatives Waqar Talib, EO Municipal Committee M A Lone and other officers, prominent citizens, educationists and students inaugurated the library established in a ...

Workshop on Breast Cancer “Early Detection & Referring to Right Centre” organized by NHM

24/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 23: One day Workshop on Breast Cancer "Early Detection & Referring to Right Centre" was organized by National Health Mission, J&K in collaboration with Biocon Ltd, Bangalore and AHA Regional Chapter Jammu, at Hotel Lords INN, Jammu on 23rd June 2018. Dr Yashpal Sharma, Mission Director, NHM, J&K while inaugurating the workshop, welcomed the participants and highlighted the objectives of the workshop. He said that Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer in the world and most f...

Mock drill exercise held to enhance disaster preparedness

24/06/2018
UDHAMPUR, Jun 23: Keeping in view the upcoming Amarnath Ji Yatra, a joint mock drill exercise was conducted to enhance the disaster preparedness for the smooth conduct of yatra by the district administration in support of Indian Army Unit, 10 Garhwal Rifles, SDRF at village Garnai in Udhampur under OP Megh Rahat here today. The mock drill covered all the activities related to rescue victims and to launch operations for landslide, flood, accident and other eventualities during the yatra. Distr...

JCCI Secy visits Rifleman Aurangzeb’s family

24/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 23: Cham-ber Secretary Visits martyred Rifleman Auran-gzeb's Family at Salani village in Poonch District. He was accompanied by Bharat Bhushan Gupta Director Citizen Cooperative bank Jammu. They met with Aurangzeb's Mother , brother and other family members and really want to salute their whole family members after seeing the amount of respect, courage , boldness and nationalism among all family members towards their country . Aurangzeb's Elder brother Mohd. Qasim said "Hum to Soch...

Swachhta Summer internship by GDC RS Pura continues

24/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 23: GDC, R.S. Pura conducted various Swachhta activities today on 23rd June, 2018 under the guidance of Principal of the College Prof. Kalpana Kesar and supervision of Prof. Shaveta Chowdhary, Nodal Officer NCC, SBSI and Prof. Shivani Sharma as the part of Swachhta Summer internship. The NCC Cadets performed Nukkad Natak to createawareness regarding importance of hygiene & cleanliness in the village Baga Marh which has been adopted by the Girls NCC wing of the college. In addition...

Governor meets IPS Probationers

24/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 23: A group of 17 young Indian Police Service Officers comprising Vineeth G.; Shabarish. P, Nikhil. B, Adduru Srinivasulu, Karthik Malladi, Narra Chaitnya, Bindu Madhav Garikapati, Varun Gunt-upalli, BBGTS Murthy, Bogati Jagadeeswar Reddy, Pradeep Gunti, Ms. Mamoni Doley, Kshet-rimayum Ravi kumar Singh. Ms. Richa Tomar, Lt. Galay Namgay, Vasana Vidhya Sagar Naidu and Ms. Priya darshini Battac-harya called on Governor N. N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan this evening. All these IPS Pro...

PTTI Vijaypur organizes “Chhabeel”

24/06/2018
Vijaypur, Jun 23: PTTI Vijaypur organized "Chha-beel" (Offering Sweet & cold water to Public ) with light refreshment today on 23.06.2018 on the eve of Nirjala Ekadashi on Gurh-Slathia road in front of Institute. Ashok Kumar SSP Principal PTTI Vijaypur while launching "Chhabeel", said that the programme has been organized by the staff of PTTI Vijaypur in view of hot weather conditions especially on the occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi, who intended to provide cold and sweet drinking water to the ...

Northern Command children summer adventure camp concludes

24/06/2018
Udhampur, Jun 24: The spirit of adventure and panache for the outdoor life and activities have been related with the Armed Forces since times immemorial. Keeping to the rich traditions of an unrelenting and die hard adventure spirit, Northern Command Children Summer Adventure Camp 2018 was conducted based on different age groups of 11-14 yrs and 15-18 years from 04-09 June 2018 and 18-23 June 2018. The camp was conducted at Bakloh Cantonment, Himachal Pradesh under the watchful eye of the D...

JK to host maiden National Sport Climbing competition

24/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 23: Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department in collaboration with Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) to conduct 1st IMF All India Sport Lead Climbing Competition from June 24 to June 25, 2018 at climbing wall, Nowgam, Srinagar. Over 100 professional climbers besides judges and other officials from across the country are participating in the competition. President IMF - Col HS Chauhan will inaugurate the mega event at 9 am on Sunday in presence of Secretary Tourism Rigzian Samphea...

Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas a hollow slogan: Congress

24/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 23: The Pradesh Congress Commi-ttee General Secretary Vikram Malhotra visited Christian Colony of Ward No.7 and interacted with the inhabitants of the area and also took stock of various problems being faced by the people. Besides issues of deplorable condition of lanes and drains the people also brought in the notice that the condition of streetlight is in deteriorated condition need immediate repairs. While speaking on the occasion Malhotra said that the slogan of 'Sabka Saath Sa...

Div Com reviews Guru Hargobind Ji’s birth anniversary arrangements

24/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 23: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today asked the officers to work in close coordination and synergy for smooth celebration of the birth anniversary of Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji Maharaj falling on June 29, 2018. The Divisional Commissioner was chairing a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming festival. The meeting was informed that the main function would be held at Chatti Padshahi at Kathi Darwaza in Srinagar where thousands of dev...

Live demonstrationon Paddy Drum Seeder conducted

24/06/2018
JAMMU Jun 23: Depar-tment of Agriculture,Sub Division Samba organised a one day training program where demonstration of Paddy Drum Seeder was given at Ramgarh's village Khokhrechak. A large numbers of farmers took part in the program. While inaugurating the program Chief Agriculture Officer, Samba Narender Mishra addressed the gathering and stressed on availing maximum benefits from CSS and state sponsored schemes of agriculture department to achieve the government target of doubling farmers...

Sham flags off 6th Baba Sidh Goriya Yatra

24/06/2018
JAMMU Jun 23:Former Minister Sham Lal Sharma today flagged off 6th Yatra for Baba Sidh Goriya Swankha from Baba Kaliveer Devsthan Kangrail, Raipur Domana. Being organized by Baba Kalu Chib, the Yatra is observed every year in which hundreds of devotees participate with great religious fervour and gaiety. Speaking on this occasion, Sham Lal said that religious events like this spread the message of brotherhood and peace. He further said that such celebrations also help in preserving of ou...

Nirmal inaugurates Vet hospital, inspects several dev projects

23/06/2018
KATHUA, JUNE 22: To keep abreast with the increasing demand for modern animal care and treatment requirements of pets and other domestic animals in Billawar, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh, today inaugurated the building of Veterinary Hospital at village Parnala. Established at a cost of Rs. 13.40 lakh, the clinic is expected to serve the farmers of the area rearing milch animals by providing better facilities and services to the animal and meet the increasing demand for modern...

Mehbooba Mufti meets Governor

23/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 22: Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. Ms. Mufti referred to certain important issues, relating to the growth and development of the State, which could not be finalised during her tenure and urged Governor to consider the same for early decisions. Governor discussed with Ms. Mufti the need for all political parties and social organisations to join hands for regaining the trust of the youth and striving for the restora...

Constitute COI to probe scams of coalition Ministers, MLAs: Harsh

23/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 22: Vocife-rously urging upon the Governor to constitute a commission of inquiry (COI) against the corrupt MLAs and Ministers who have accumulated huge wealth and disproportionate assets in the last three and a half years, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh Chairman JKNPP and former Minister lambasted the erstwhile State govt for having grossly failed to take action against the blemished politicians who had looted public exchequer, encroached State lands, Forest lands and Custodian lands besides i...

Three-day mega exhibition on Women Empowerment 2018 begins

23/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 22: Three-day mega exhibition on Women Empowerment 2018 was commenced here on Friday at Hotel Ramada. On the occasion, Hon'ble Member Parliament Rajya Sabha, Sh Shamsher Singh Manhas was the Chief Guest, who inaugurated the exhibition. Speaking on the occasion, Manhas appreciated the efforts for organizing this exhibition for the people of State. He asked the people of the State in general and youth in particular to take benefits of the schemes launched the central government for t...

Army schools of Tiger Division conduct summer camps

23/06/2018
Jammu, June 22: Truly believing in the motto 'Children are the Future of the Country', the Army Schools of Tiger Division utilised the summer break of the school to conduct various summer camps. With the intention to kindle a spirit of learning and enrichment amongst students as well as facilitators, various enrichment programmes were structured into the event providing opportunities to acquire knowledge, experience, skill and a sound attitude to ensure harmonious development of physical, mora...

DDC Doda chairs preparatory DISHA meet

23/06/2018
DODA, Jun 22: District Development Commi-ssioner, Doda Bhawani Rakwal today chaired a preparatory meeting to review the physical and financial progress of works under centrally sponsored schemes for ensuing District Devel-opment Coordi-nation and Monitoring Committee meeting (DISHA) scheduled to be held on June 24, 2018 at convention Hall of Circuit House, Jammu. Detailed deliberations were held on various schemes being implemented in different sectors of the district including installation of...

MLA Jammu East reviews arrangements for Shah’s visit

23/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 22: MLA Jammu East and party chief whip Rajesh Gupta held a series of meetings in connection with the upcoming pravaas and rally outside Brahaman Sabha of the National President Amit Shah. Rajesh Gupta arranged meetings in each and every ward of his constituency and appealed to the BJP cadres to make the rally of the National President a big success.All the ward in charges were given specific targets to motivate the people towards the venue of the rally. Rajesh Gupta while speaki...

Dir Agri inspects progress on farmers welfare programmes under NAFCC

23/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 22: While stressing on the need to review the earlier decision of the State Govt. granting one time reliefregarding disbursement of 7th pay commission arrears in one go, to the age group of 80 years and above, President of the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) Subash Shastri today appealed to the State Governor N.N.Vohra to extend the same facilities to all pensioners irrespective of any specified age group. "Since the state pensioners in majority have no source of income ot...

Withdraw Amarnath land row cases at par with stone pelters: SRS urges Governor

23/06/2018
JAMMU Jun 22: Shri Ram Sena (SRS) on Friday urged Governor N.N Vohra to release 235 youths facing Court's trials in the Amarnath land row case since 2008 in the same way as the 11,000 chronic stone pelters have been released with withdrawing cases against them as a goodwill gesture. If the J&K state is one, then depriving Jammu youths of this gesture is gross injustice with them and against integrity of State, he said. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Shri Ram Sena State President, Raj...

Strong measures needed to prohibit conversion of agriculture land: Director Agri

23/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 22: Director Agriculture Kashmir Syed Altaf Aijaz Andrabi today highlighted the need for concerted efforts to prevent the conversion of agriculture land for non-agricultural practices. The Director made these remarks at a meeting he convened here to discuss the agriculture scenario of the valley. "Various laws and regulation are in place in the State, which prohibits or restrict conversion of Agriculture land for non-agriculture purposes, however, lack of coordination among the ...

Sehrish assumes office as DC Budgam

23/06/2018
BUDGAM, Jun 22: Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar today assumed the charge as Deputy Commissioner Budgam. The young and dynamic officer is of 2013 IAS batch. Earlier, she has served as SDM Gurdaspur and Additional Deputy Commissioner in Punjab. She has earlier also been on Centre Deputation and has worked in Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Government of India. Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, a medical doctor by profession created history by becoming the fir...

Wreath laying ceremony for martyr held at DPL Anantnag

23/06/2018
JAMMU, June 22: To pay homage to martyr Ashiq Hussain whom we lost today while fighting valiantly against terrorists at Nowshehra Khiram in District Anantnag, a wreath laying ceremony was held at District Police Lines Anantnag today. Civil and Police officers led by Director General of Police J&K S.P Vaid laid floral wreaths on the mortal remains and paid rich tributes to the martyr. IGP Kashmir S.P Pani IPS, DIG SKR Amit Kumar IPS, SSP Anantnag Altaf Ahmad Khan, SSP Kulgam Harmeet Singh, SP ...

JKNPP holds massive protest seeking dissolution of Assembly

22/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 21: Hundreds of Panthers Activists led by Sh. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister held a massive demonstration at Exhibition Ground Jammu seeking the dissolution of J&K Legislative Assembly and holding of fresh elections in the state. The protesters raised slogans against the BJP led Central Govt and torched its effigy. They were addressed by senior leaders of the Party. Describing the present political situation in the state as ripe for dissolution of Assembly, Mr. H...

Khanna meets Governor

22/06/2018
Srinagar, June 21: Avinash Rai Khanna, National Vice-President, Bharatiya Janata Party called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. Governor and Sh. Khanna discussed the obtaining developmental scenario of the State and the steps required for promoting the welfare of the people in all the three regions. They also discussed the important role which is required to be played by the Red Cross Society, Bharat Scouts and Guide and other NGOs to strengthen Society and re-invigorate the v...

On Day 3, Natrang stages play ‘Mata Ki Kahani’

22/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 21: Natrang's mega musical theatre presentation 'Mata Ki Kahani' written and directed by Balwant Thakur presented here today at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu on the 3rd day of ongoing 'Natrang Theatre Festival' which is being organised by the group to celebrate 35 glorious years of Natrang. Mr. Hemant Sharma, IAS, Divisional Commissioner Jammu was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Lauding the efforts of Natrang the chief guest of the occasion Sh. Hemant Sharma assured all possible help to th...

Preparedness for Amit Shah’s visit reviewed

22/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 21: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) vice president Yudhvir Sethi today said BJP's origin lies in Bharatiya Jana Sangh, formed in 1951 by Syama Prasad Mukherjee and ever since then it has played a key role in national integration and never worked for attaining or sticking to power. The recent development wherein BJP opted to walk out of power is primarily aimed at not compromising on issues like country's integrity, sovereignty and welfare of its people. Addressing party workers here tod...

Ishaq lifts 3rd Kadmal-Kandua Dangal Title

22/06/2018
Katra, Jun 21: Wrestler Ishaq Ahmed (Lallu) of J&K Police defeated Aman of Ludhiana in Punjab and lifted 2nd Kadmal-Kandua Dangal Title 2018. The Dangal was organized by Kandua Dangal Committee in collaboration with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association at village Kadmal in Katra Tehsil Reasi and District Reasi. Dangal was witnessed by a large gathering from Katra and surrounding villages. 53 bouts were played in the one day long Dangal and an amount of Rs 1, 75,000/- was distributed in the ...

All J&K Secretariat Employees Union calls on Governor

22/06/2018
Srinagar, Jun 21: A delegation of All J&K Secretariat Employees Union led by its President Ghulam Rasool, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Civil Secretariat today and apprised Governor about some of their important problems. Governor urged members of the Union to work with zeal, honesty and dedication for the time bound disposal of their official work and assured timely resolution of their problems.

PYC kicks start Bharat Bachao Andolan from Doda

22/06/2018
DODA, Jun 21: In connection with "Bharat Bachao Andolan", campaign Pradesh youth Congress (PYC) organized a convention at Doda to formally launch this to expose misdeeds of BJP and its allied groups. Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) general secretary and former Minister, Abdul Majid Wani presided over the convention which . Shishpal Singh Keha-rwala I/C JKPYC and PYC chief Pranav Shagotra were main speakers. Speaking on the occasion, Shagotra and Singh told party workers that this campaign...

Karyakartas are Back-Bone of BJP: Bali Bhagat

22/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 21: Former Minister & MLA Raipur-Domana Assembly Constituency, Bali Bhagat today conducted a "Karyakarta Sammelan" of the BJP activists for the implementation of Party Programmes & discussed the arrangements of forthcoming visit of BJP National President, Amit Shah to the "City of Temples". Bali Bhagat, while sharing his views in "Karyakarta Sammelan", said that the PM Modi led Government at Centre is committed to the welfare of public in all spheres. He said that BJP has chal...

Wreath laying ceremony held at DPL Anantnag

22/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 21: To pay homage to the martyr Ct Tanveer Ahmad who was martyred yesterday in a terrorist attack at Kaendzal, a wreath laying ceremony was held at District Police Lines Anantnag. Civil & Police Officers led by DIG SKR Amit Kunar laid floral wreaths on the mortal remains & paid rich tributes to the martyr who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Among others, DC Anantnag Shri Mohammad Younis, SSP Anantnag Altaf Ahmad Khan, CO IR 17, SP Hqrs and other officers and jawans ...

Traffic cop returns wallet

22/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 21: A Heartwarming incidents, Sunil Kumar S/o Kuldeep Chander R/o Bethera, Teh/Distt. Jammu lost his wallet near main chowk Paloura Jammu. He was returning home from Paloura to Bathera village. Fortunately, ASI Vijay Kumar & Sgct Ajay Kumar of Traffic City Jammu, both were busy in Regulations of Traffic, Noticed a Wallet on the road side. They Picked up Wallet from road and again busy in regulations because of some Congestion at that time. After clear the traffic congestion, The...

Tourism dept organizes 200 mtr freestyle swimming competition at Nigeen

22/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 21: After successfully organizing swimming camp during the month of Ramadan, the department of tourism Kashmir organized a swimming competition among the participants on Wednesday. Fifty students of different schools who successfully underwent training in swimming participated in the 200-meter freestyle event at Water Sports Center, Nigeen Club. Director Tourism Kashmir Mahmood A Shah flagged off the race. Speaking on the occasion, Director Tourism Kashmir said they organized s...

Man for all seasons

22/06/2018
At 81, most people are well into retirement, ticking off to-do items from their bucket list, but not NarinderNathVohra, Jammu and Kashmir's long-time Governor who was handed the reins of the troubled State for the fourth time in his 10-year tenure.The career bureaucrat, who has been Governor of the State since June 25, 2008, finds himself once again at the centre of the swirling storm of heightened militancy, social unrest and political uncertainty that is Jammu and Kashmir, responsible for its...

USE OF FORCE IN UN PEACEKEEPING

22/06/2018
The United Nations (UN) has always been hesitant to allow peacekeepers deployed on missions to use force. Such a stance makes sense if we take into account three key principles or the ‘holy trinity' on which traditional peacekeeping was founded; the consent of the member-state party to the conflict, impartiality, and the non-use of force except in self-defense. The principle of non-use of force except in cases of self-defence, in particular, has generated extended debates on whether United Nat...

Progressive farmers interact with PM through video-conferencing

21/06/2018
SAMBA, Jun 20: Member Parliament, Jammu-Poonch constituency Jugal Kishore Sharma today chaired a meeting of District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) to review the physical and financial achievements under various centrally sponsored schemes in Samba. The meeting was attended by Member Parliament Shamsher Singh Manhas, MLA Samba Dr D.K Manyal, MLA Vijaypur Chander Parkash Ganga, MLA Hiranagar Kuldeep Raj, District Development Commissioner S Rajinder Singh Tara, ADC, AC...

SKUAST-Jammu sign MoU with Petroleum Conservation Research Association

21/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 20: Achieving another milestone, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Petroleum Conse-rvation Research Associ-ation (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of Indiain the presence of Prof. Pradeep K. Sharma, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu. The MoU was signed by Dr. R.K. Arora, Associate Director Extension & I/c KVKs on behalf of SKUAST-Jammu and Naveen Gulati, Director (NR) on b...

Director Archives reviews progress on SPS Museum upgradation

21/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 20: Director, Archives, Arch-aeology and Museums, Muneer-ul-Islam, today convened a meeting to review the progress on construction of SPS Museum here today. During the meeting, the concerned expressed their ideas and opinions for the timely completion of the project. It was given out that work on the museum is in final stages of completion. Director Archives stressing on the importance of centrally located SPS museum said that it is one of the significant museums in the country....

DC Reasi reviews developmental activities at Shiv Khori

21/06/2018
REASI, Jun 20: Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, who is also the Vice Chairman of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board (SSKSB), Prasanna Ramaswamy G today visited Shri Shiv Khori Shrine to review the ongoing developmental activities there. The DDC was accompanied by Executive Officer, Harbans Lal Sharma, SSKSB, Executive Engineer, PWD Reasi, Executive Engineer, PHE Reasi, Tehsildar Pouni, Assistant Floriculture Officer, Reasi, Manager SSKSB (Naib Tehsildar) Ransoo, SHO Ransoo, AEE PDD Reasi and other conc...

Saroori conductes extensive tour of Sarthal; redressal of people’s grievances and problems my top priority

21/06/2018
SARTHAL, Jun 20: Vice President J&K Congress and MLA Inderwal, G. M. Saroori said equipping rural and far flung areas of Sarthal with all required infrastructure is his priority and mega-projects have been launched to upgrade rural infrastructure. He said focused attention is being paid to transform development profile of these areas which were lagging behind in the overall development front. Saroori was addressing public meeting here at Moharwari, Ladsa, Bhagra, Dindha basti, Narwar and other...

SSP pins new rank to newly promoted personnel

21/06/2018
Vijaypur, Jun 20: Ashok Kumar, JKPS, Principal Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI) Vijaypur decorated Shiv Ram with Rank who has been promoted as Asstt. Sub Inspector recently by the ADGP Armed J&K. A simple and impressive function was organized at PTTI Vijaypur during the occasion. Principal PTTI Vijaypur congratulated the promoted officer on his promotion and stressed upon him to work with same zeal and zest in future also. Among others Savita Parihar-SSP Vice Principal, Mukesh Ku...

J&K Grameen Bank hands over PMJJBY death claim

21/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 20: Micro Finance & Financial Inclusion Department, J&K Grameen Bank under the Chairmanship of Janak Raj Angural is conducting a state wide campaign regarding social security schemes including PMSBY & PMJJBY wherein the people are insured at a nominal premium of Rs 12 & Rs 330 respectively. Recently, J&K Gram-een Bank organised a programme in which PMJJBY claim is handed over to the nominee. The claim was reported on June 07, 2018 and settled through the bank on June 16, 2018. The...

CEC Kargil for measures to tackle water scarcity

21/06/2018
KARGIL Jun 20: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC) Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan on Tuesday called for carrying out necessary measures to assess the extent of damage to crops, trees and agricultural fields in view of water scarcity due to scant snowfall in the district during the winter season. The CEC stated this while chairing a meeting convened to discuss the ways and means to deal with this situation and for taking measures to give relief to the farmers. Executive Councilor for Educa...

DC Kargil stresses augmenting climate information system

21/06/2018
KARGIL, Jun 20: Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC, Kargil Vikas Kundal today called for strengthening climate information system in the district to devise prompt and timely measures to deal with disaster situations. The DC stated this while chairing a meeting of the members of District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) at Tourist Facilitation Center (TFC) here. Regional Coordinator, India Meteorological Department (IMD), New Delhi and Senior Scientist "F" S.C Bhan, Superin-tendent of Polic...

DDC for result oriented implementation of centrally sponsored schemes

21/06/2018
POONCH, Jun 20: District Development Comm-issioner, Poonch Moha-mmad Aijaz Asad today chaired a meeting to review physical and financial progress recorded by different departments under various centrally sponsored schemes, flagship programmes and initiatives. Detailed deliberations were held on various schemes being implemented in different sectors of the district like National Rural Drinking Water Programme, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sanchaye Yojana, Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), Deen Da...

PYC holds Marathon ‘Run for Peace and Prosperity’

20/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 19: As the nationwide programme on Indian Youth Congress (IYC), on the birth day of Congress President Rahul Gandhi today, Pradesh Youth Congress under the leadership of IYC Secretary Incharge J&K Sheeshpal Singh Keharwala and PYC President Pranav Shagotra organized 'Marathon' "Run for Peace & Prosperity. Hundreds of PYC activists assembled near Press Club, Jammu and started marathon run amidst raising slogans like "Rahul Gandhi Zinda Baad" Rahul Aap Aage Baro, Hum Tumare Saath Hain....

Shiv Sena Punjab Delegation meets Governor

20/06/2018
Srinagar, Jun 19: A 7 member delegation of Shiv Sena Punjab led by its National President Sanjiv Ghanoli met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. UmangNarula, Chief Executive Officer Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and Bhupinder Kumar, Additional CEO, SASB participated in the meeting. The delegation requested Governor to facilitate Shri Amarnathji pilgrims and provide toll free entry into J&K of the buses carrying Yatris; provide drinking water facilities at the halting points en route th...

4 day Natrang Theatre Festival beings

20/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 19: 4 day Natrang Theatre Festival being organised to celebrate 35 glorious years of Natrang the organisation commenced here today at Abhinav Theatre Jammu with the presentation of William Shakespeare's world famous play 'Romeo Juliet' directed by Aarushi Thakur Rana. This presentation of the play was sponsored by AIRTEL. Mr. Hemant Sharma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu was the Chief Guest on the occasion whereas former Director General J&K Police Kuldeep Khuda was the Guest of Hono...

IGP Jammu reviews Amarnath Ji Yatraarrangements

20/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 19: Dr. S.D Singh IPS, IGP Jammu Zone convened a meeting with Army/PMF, intelligence agencies and Jammu based Police officers at the Conference Hall of Police Control Room Jammu in order to discuss/ review the Police/Security arrangements being planned in connection with Sh. Amar Nath Ji Yatra-2018 in Jammu Zone. During the meeting, detailed briefing was given by the officers of Intelligence agencies/ Army/Police with regard to Security arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful con...

Vijay Mallya diverted Rs 3,700 cr bank loan funds to F1, IPL and for private jet sorties: ED chargesheet

20/06/2018
Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday charged embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya and his two firms for fraudulently "diverting" over Rs 3,700 crore bank loan funds to a UK-based F1 motorsport firm, a T20 IPL team, and for enjoying private jet sorties. The ED's fresh chargesheet against Mallya and his firms is likely to pave the way for him to be declared "fugitive" under a new Indian law. The agency named Mallya and his firms - Kingfisher Airlines Limited and United Breweries (United...

Non-financial corporate leverage levels to improve in FY19: Moody’s

20/06/2018
Mumbai: Non-financial corporates in the country may show modest improvement in their leverage levels in the current financial year, supported by higher revenue and earnings growth, says a report. Global rating agency, Moody's, in a report on Tuesday said the revenue and Ebitda of non-financial corporates that it rates in the country should grow 10 per cent and 8 per cent, respectively, for fiscal 2019. "Strong demand and production efficiencies will help the companies preserve their profitabi...

After initial hiccup, Yogi Adityanath govt clears land transfer to Baba Ramdev-owned Patanjali foods

20/06/2018
new delhi: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh cleared a land transfer to Baba Ramdev-owned Patanjali foods after it had assured the Baba Ramdev-owned company of 50 acres of land for their manufacturing unit. At the beginning of the month, Patanjali Yogapeeth General Secretary Acharya Balakrishna threatened to withdraw the Rs 6,000 crore food and herbal park from Uttar Pradesh after the Central government served a notice to the Patanajali Food Products to submit papers related to l...

Crude palm oil extend losses on weak global cues

20/06/2018
new delhi: Crude palm oil prices fell by another 1.06 per cent to Rs 630.60 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators engaged in cutting down their bets, tracking a weak trend overseas and low demand at the domestic spot markets. Sentiments dampened on weak global cues after Malaysian palm oil futures saw their sharpest decline in a week at the close of trade yesterday due to weaker export demand and a fall in crude oil prices. Globally, the benchmark palm oil contract for September del...

RBI to hike rates again by year-end with August still in play: Poll

20/06/2018
BENGALURU: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to raise interest rates again in the final three months of this year, according to a Reuters poll of economists, but over one-third of them predicted a hike as early as at the next meeting in August. Accelerating inflation and India retaining top spot as the fastest-growing major economy prompted the RBI to lift the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent at the June 4-6 meeting, wrong-footing a slim majority of economists polled by ...

Government puts off Air India stake sale for now

20/06/2018
NEW DELHI: The government has decided not to go ahead with Air India stake sale in an election year and will provide required funds for its operations, a senior official said ion Monday. The decision comes less than 3 weeks after the proposed 76 per cent strategic stake sale in debt laden national carrier failed to attract any bidder. Air India will very soon get funds from the government for its day to day operations and will even place orders for a couple of aircraft, the government officia...

Mice chew up notes worth Rs 12 lakh inside ATM in Assam’s Tinsukia

20/06/2018
new delhi: The menace of rodents is no longer limited to farms and households –they have now reached ATMs as well. In a peculiar case, mice allegedly shredded notes worth Rs 12 lakh inside a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM in Assam’s Tinsukia district. As per media reports, Guwahati-based company, FIS: Global Business Solutions, had deposited Rs 29.48 lakh in the SBI ATM in Laipuli area of Tinsukia. However, the ATM was had to be shut on May 20 owing to some technical failure and it remained ...

Uber names Pradeep Parameswaran as India & South Asia President

20/06/2018
new delhi: US-based cab aggregator Uber today said it has elevated Pradeep Parameswaran as President of its India and South Asia operations. He succeeds Amit Jain, who was elevated to the role of Head of Asia Pacific region last month. "I'm delighted to announce Pradeep Parameswaran will succeed me as the President of Uber India and South Asia, effective immediately. As a key member of Uber's regional leadership team, Pradeep will be responsible for leading the Rides operation to new heights,...

Complete road projects on time for development of Gurez: Dy Speaker

20/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 19: Deputy Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi today convened a meeting to review the pace of developmental projects and impediment, if any, in Gurez constituency. Regarding Khandyal-Athwatu road, Gurezi asked the Forest, BEACON and R&B Departments to immediately conduct a survey for fixing up the alignment. He also asked the DFO Bandipora to work on those stretches of Gurez road where there is no forest cover. To ascertain that the Acchura - Byep...

Huge response to veterans rally at Samote

20/06/2018
Udhampur, Jun 19: A veterans rally was organised by Army today at Samote . The rally was inaugurated by the GOC, Counter Insurgency Force (Uniform) in the presence of dignitaries from the civil administration, veterans and Veer Naris from the districts of Rajouri and Reasi. The rally gave the veterans a platform to interact with officials from Records of various Army establishments, civil administration, civil police and banks. Various stalls and counters were established with Officials from Z...

J&K Bank inaugurates new premises of Rohtak BU

20/06/2018
Srinagar, Jun 18: Making engagement with its customers more comfortable and productive, J&K Bank threw open its new premises of Rohtak Business Unit (BU) for the public. The bank's Executive President R K Chhibber inaugurated the new premises at City Centre Mall HUDA complex Rohtak in Haryana Office amid a huge gathering of esteemed customers, respectable citizens, businessmen and local residents. Zonal Head Mohali Anil Deep Mehta and officials from the Zonal Office were also present on the o...

Manhas inauguratesLane & Drain at Parmandal

20/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 19: Member Parliament Rajya Sabha, Shamsher Singh Manhas today dedicated newly constructed Lane and Drain alongwith tiling work to the public at Vill. Khada, Block-Parmandal, Jammu. Manhas, while addressing the people said that the newly constructed lane and drain alongwith tiling work near Shiv mandir at Vill. Khada, was a long pending demand of the locals who apprised him regarding the issue some time back. "I had immediately released fund to the tune of Rs 07.83 Lac from my Memb...

Sukhnandan chairs PUC meeting

20/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 19: An introductory meeting of the Committee on Public Undertakings (PUC) of Legislative Assembly was held here today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Choudhary Sukhnandan Kumar. Legislators: Mubarak Ahmad Gul, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Shah, Usman Abdul Majid , Abdul Majid Padder, Priya Sethi, Mohammad Amin Bhat, Dina Nath Bhagat and Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi attended the meeting. The Committee discussed various aspects related to the working of the Committee and chalk besides pendi...

RDS pays tributes martyrs

20/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 19: Volunteers of Rasht-riyavadi Dogra Sangathan paid tributes tothe martyrs who sacrificed their lives for safeguarding the nation and its citizens. Madan Lal Narad retired Chief petty Officer from Indian Navy presided over the function. While speaking on the occasion heappreciated the role of the Indian Armed , paramilitary and other security forces those safeguarding the nation under great threats external as well internal. He said that there is no comparison to Our belt ...

JCCI team visit Srinagar

20/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 19: The Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Rakesh Gupta alongwith the Sr. Vice President Rajesh Gupta and Vice President Rajeev Gupta visited the spot where Shujaat Buhkari the Editor in Chief of Rising Kashmir was killed by the bullets of hatred laced with death outside his office on June 15 last week in the heart of Srinagar city. The JCCI teams lit candles and offered flowers at the site outside press enclave and prayed for peace to the departed noble soul. The ...

AJKYF holds meet

20/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 19: With-drawal of support by BJP and resignation of Chief Minister of J&K is a political stunt to get exempted from repeated failures in all fields by their mis-rule creating disaster to save them from political catastrophe in 2019 General Elections resolved All J&K Youth Federation (AJKYF) in an emergency meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Arjun Sharma, State Convener, AJKYF. Mr. Sharma said that withdrawal of government in the BJP-PDP ruled state in Jammu and Kashmi...

Congress will emerge as a force to reckon with in near future: Saroori

20/06/2018
KISHTWAR, Jun 19: Asserting that the Indian National Congress has retained its premier role in state politics and will continue to do in future time as well, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohamamd Saroori said it will emerge as a force to reckon in the upcoming elections. Mr. Saroori who was addressing the party workers from Thathri, Kahara, Jakyas Bhalessa, Bunjwah, Drabshalla, Sarthal, Thakrie, Mugalmaidan, Chatroo areas told pa...

Chairman, NCSK discusses various issues of Safai Karamcharis

20/06/2018
NEW DELHI, Jun 19: Manhar Valji Bhai Zala, Chairman of of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) along with the Member Manju Dilermet Naresh Kumar, Chairman and other senior officers of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) at NDMC Headquarters today to discuss various issues of Safai Kara-mcharis and follow up action by NDMC on Commission's earlier recommendations/directions. Shri Naresh Kumar, Chairman, NDMC briefed them about the new initiatives and steps taken by the Council for the...

DDC holds DISHA review meet

20/06/2018
UDHAMPUR, Jun 19: District Development Commissioner, Udhampur Ravinder Kumar today convened a preliminary meeting of District/ Sectoral officers of the district under DISHA at DC Office Complex here. Detailed deliberations were held on various schemes being implemented in different sectors of the district like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Deen Dayal Antodaya Yojana - NRLM, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Kaushalya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, National Soci...

Traffic Jammu goes tough on ‘overcharging’ by auto Rickshaws

20/06/2018
Jammu, Jun 19: With growing complaints about auto Rickshaw drivers from Crowded areas charging excess fare from Tourists, Pilgrims, Commuters etc. Joginder Singh, SSP Traffic City Jammu had directed their all Subordinates that they will launch a special drive to ensure proper metering, proper uniforms and Over charging by Auto Rickshaws plying within their respective jurisdictions. "It has been observed that the Auto Rickshaws across the Jammu City continue to fleece passengers, particularly ...

CIC Ganai meets Governor

20/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 19: Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, State Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today and apprised the latter about the functioning of the Commission and the quantum of work which has been disposed of during the past few months. Governor discussed with Ganai measures which require to be taken to visibly enhance the accountability, promptitude, efficiency and transparency in the functioning of the administrative machinery.

Nirmal inaugurates 3rd Kashmir World Film Festival

20/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 19: Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh, today inaugurated 3rd Kashmir World Film Festival at Tagore Hall here. Dr Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. Others who attended the event included Member KVIC Dr Hina Bhat, Director Radio Kashmir Srinagar Syed Humayun Kaiser, Rajat Kapoor, Kishore Bhanushali, Preeti Saproo, and Parvez Masoodi. On the occasion, Dr. Singh lauded the efforts of film festival organizers and said that the proper channelization of energy of th...

Column of sand raised by BJP-PDP has finally collapsed: Harsh

20/06/2018
Doda, Jun 19: “BJP had a bad beginning and its end has been worse. Unable to run the system and to face the political challenges of governance, it has laid down arms and admitted its inability to handle the affairs of the govt, said Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister. Having lost the confidence of the electorates besides it object failure on the governance front, the BJP had chosen to pull out of the PDP led govt and had thereby proved that it was failed political party. He was ...

DDC inaugurates one-day workshop on NSSH

20/06/2018
RAJOURI, Jun 19: District Development Commiss ioner Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary today inaugurated one-day workshop on National Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) and other related schemes. The workshop was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (J&K KVIB) for dissemination of information about various schemes of the central and state government for welfare of schedule caste and schedule tribe population. Secretary/CEO KVIB Rashid Ahmad Qadri, Deputy CEO KVIB Pa...

Power shutdown

20/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 19: In order to carry out various development works by M/s IRCON International Ltd. under R-APDRP scheme, the shutdown of 11 KV feeders is being observed. During the shutdown, the power supply to Sainik Colony and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on June 20 and 22 from 6 am to 10 am. Similarly, the power supply to Vikas Lane, Bhagwati Nagar, Puran Nagar and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on June 20 from 11 am to 12 noon. Likewise, the power supply to Garden Aven...

Distt admn finalises anti-flood action plan

20/06/2018
SAMBA, Jun 19: District administration Samba today finalised the anti-flood action plan to meet any eventuality during the upcoming monsoon season. Deputy Commissioner, Samba S Rajinder Singh Tara chaired the meeting which was attended by ADC, SDM, Executive Engineer Flood Control Division, Engineers and officers of I&FC, Town Drainage Division, PDD,EOs Muncipalties, BSNL, R&B, RDD, Education, Medical, ARTO, representatives of SDRF, civil Defence and officers from army and BSF. Deputy Commiss...

Bhim Singh calls BJP’s stunt as second phase of their strategy to save face on national scene

20/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 19: Prof. Bhim Singh, Chief Patron of National Panthers Party who has been demanding dismissal of the PDP-BJP government for nearly a year has described the present move of the BJP to withdraw from J&K government as a stunt to save their face on national level. Prof.Bhim Singh said that BJP in J&K has been working as bonded labour under PDP to earn their bread and butter, which they have done. The BJP at the Centre realized the reality and called its ministers in J&K government to De...

Only 6 tour operators approved for Hajj bookings

20/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 19: The Divisional Administration Kashmir has cautioned the public against the operations of unregistered Tour Operators who are luring the gullible people for Hajj booking. "It has come to the notice of the office of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir that some unregistered Tour Operators are luring general public and have started Hajj bookings inspite of not being approved by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to do the same, which tantamount to deceiving the masses," said a s...

Accord special attention to waste management, prioritize SBM (U) works: Sat

19/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 18: Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Sat Paul Sharma today stressed on effective implementation of Swachh Baharat Mission (U) and prioritizing the works under the programme so as to achieve targeted results in given time frame besides focusing on utilization of funds under SBM in the area of Solid Waste Management. He said that Waste Management is challenge for everyone and some innovative steps needs to be taken in this regard. The Minister said this while addressing ...

Northern Army celebrates its Raising Day

19/06/2018
Udhampur, Jun 18: The 47th Raising Day of Northern Command, was celebrated with pride and patriotic fervour at Udhampur. Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C Northern Command, paid homage to the brave martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice for the security and safety of the Nation and laid a wreath at the Dhruva Shahid Samarak. The Northern Command was raised on 17 Jun 1972. Battle hardened and extremely rich in combat experience the command has a glorious history covering the entire spectrum of warf...

ADC reviews arrangements for International Yoga Day celebrations

19/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 18: To finalize the necessary arrangements for the celebrations of International Yoga Day-2018, a meeting of district officers was held under the chairmanship of Additional Devel opment Commissioner, Arun Manhas at KK Hakku Stadium here today. Threadbare discussions on various arrangements related to the smooth conduct of the function like seating, barricading, drinking water and power supply, sanitation, first- aid, medicare, sanitation, security, transport and traffic regulations ...

Chairperson KVIC meets Governor

19/06/2018
Srinagar, Jun 18: Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, Chair person, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (North Zone), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. Dr. Bhat briefed Governor about the functioning of the KVIC in the State and particularly about the promotion and implementation of programs for the development of Khadi and other village industries in the rural areas. Appreciating the work being done by Dr. Bhat, Governor observed that...

Jasrotia reviews arrangements for ‘Van Mahotsav’ celebrations

19/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 18: Continuing with the endeavor of encouraging the people to plant trees during the rainy season, Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Rajiv Jasrotia today reviewed the arrangements for 70th Van Mahotsav celebrations slated to be observed next month. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Manoj Pant and other senior officers of Forests and its allied wings of Jammu province attended the meeting. During the meeting, the Minister directed State Forest Corporation, State Poll...

Construction of Bunkers in Forward Areas: Naeem reviews progress

19/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 18: Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar today reviewed the progress of construction of Safety Bunkers and Evacuation Shelters along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region. Chief Secretary, B B Vyas, Principal Secretary Home, R K Goyal, Commissioner Secretary R&B, Sanjeev Verma, Development Commissioner Works, R K Razdan, Chief Engineer R&B Jammu, Sudhir Shah, Chief Engineer R&B Kashmir, Nisar Ahmad Bhat, Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Pro...

Javaid sees-off devotees for Kheer Bhawani Yatra

19/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 18: Minister for Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction and Floriculture Javaid Mustafa Mir today flagged off Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra for Tulmulla (Ganderbal) from Nagrota here this morning. IGP Jammu, Dr. S.D Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Commissioner, Relief, M.L Raina, Kiran Wattal, Head Mata Kheer Bhawani Committee besides senior functionaries of the concerned departments and members of the committee were present on the occasion. Speaking...

Public can easily connect with Govt activities by Modi App: Yudhvir

19/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 18: In a function organized at Kachi Chawni, BJP Jammu District Unit of IT & Social Media Department J&K installed awareness camp under the directions and supervision of its State Incharge Jaidev Rajwal to download, promote and aware the public about “Narendera Modi App” and its benefits. The camp was organized under the leadership of Jammu District Prabhari & State Executive Member BJP State IT & Social Media Department J&K Adv. Ishant Gupta accompanied by Jammu East Prabhari & Stat...

SDA, JKHB employees call on Asiea

19/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 18: A delegation of Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) and Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board (JKHB) employees called on the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Health, Medical Education and Social Welfare, Asiea Naqash and wished her warm Eid greetings. The delegation also thanked the Minister for approving 7th pay Commission to the SDA and JKHB employees. While interacting with the members, the Minister said that Government has fulfilled promises made earlier with...

Photo-Art Exhibition by Amrit Kaur concludes

19/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 18: A Photo-Art Exhibition organized by Amrit Kaur, Artist from Jammu, in collaboration with Kala Kendra, Jammu which was inaugurated at Kala Kendra on 16th June, 2018 concluded here today. The exhibition had been an attraction for art lovers and artists who visited the exhibition and complimented Amrit Kaur and Kala Kendra for organizing the Photo-Art Exhibition of the works of Late Harcharan Singh a senior Photographer and Amrit Kaur, working visual artist and photo- artist. As th...

Effective time management key to success: Zulfkar

19/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 18: Minister for School Education, Hajj & Auqaf and Tribal Affairs Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today said there is no dearth of talent in the youth of the state provided they get right opportunities and platform to perform. The Minister said this while addressing the gathering during an annual event 'Udhgosh' organized by a private coaching institute here. Stressing on the importance of effective time management for achieving success, the Minister impressed upon the students to follow ti...

Siar Dabri-Bhawan Material Ropeway facilitates prompt transportation of materials

19/06/2018
KATRA, Jun 18: The Siar Dabri-Bhawan Material Ropeway, which has been installed by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at a cost of Rs. 12 crore, is facilitating quick and eco-friendly transportation of prasad and various other items and materials from Katra to Bhawan and on the return journey to Katra the wagons carry scrap and other items. This is the first ever Material Ropeway of its kind installed in the State. It is pertinent to recall that this Material Ropeway, along with the newly co...

Dy CM takes stock of SICOP functioning

19/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 18: Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta, who also holds the charge of Industries and Commerce department, today paid a surprise visit at SICOP, Gangyal to take stock of its overall functioning. During the visit, the Deputy CM took a round of the various branches of the department located at SICOP including Testing Centre and Ware House, besides interacting with senior officers of the department to enquire about their roles and responsibilities. The Deputy CM stressed on maintainin...

Book stone pelters under PSA, demands Shri Ram Sena

19/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 18: Shri Ram Sena today asked both central and state Governments to spell out who be held responsible for martyrdom of our brave Jawans during unilateral ceasefire in the pious month of Ramzan. Addressing a press conference in Jammu today, Shri Ram Sena state President, Rajiv Mahajan said Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and State Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti it was yours ill-conceived decision of unilateral ceasefire which was forced on our belt forces which caused nation heavily ...

Kichloo seeks enhanced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for kin of landslide victims

19/06/2018
KISHTWAR Jun 18: National Conference Central Secretary and former minister Mr Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo on Mondayprovided token cash assistance of Rs 5,000 and blankets to each family who lost their dear ones in the tragic landslide incident in Shasho area of Padder Tehsil in Kishtwar District the other day. Mr Kichloo expressed condolences and solidarity with the families of victim women Zeenam, Maryam and Zareena of Path-ernaki, district Kishtwar, and wished early recovery of the five children in...

BJP will ensure SC community’s development with dignity: Bhagat

19/06/2018
JAMMU, Jun 18: BJP will ensure SCs development with dignity while working sincerely for their grass root level upliftment, this was stated by State President of BJP's Anusuchit Jaati (SC) Morcha, Jagdish Bhagat, while he addressed a press conference at the Party Headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. BJP Senior leader Narsingh Das Rajwal, Morcha State Vice President Dharam Pal, Morcha State General Secretaries Dharminder Kumar and Karan Bhagat also accompanied Morcha State President while elaborat...

SMVDU faculty delivers talk at Lancaster University

19/06/2018
Katra: Dr. Rakesh Kumar, faculty member, School of Mathematics at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, delivered a talk in the 7th meeting of EURO working group on StochasticModeling "Stochmod 2018" at Lancaster University, UK from 13th-15thJune, 2018.Dr. Kumar's talk was on "An M/M/1/N queuing model with self regulatory servers and retention of reneging customers". The work was motivated by the important applications of queuing model in modelling the order picking systems with impatient customer...

Several delegations call on Altaf; demand early redress of grievances

19/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 18: Several delegations call on Minister for Finance, Labour and Employment Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and apprised him about various issues faced by them. A delegation from Sangri Baramulla, Sang-rama, Sopore, Bandipora, Hajin, Gurez, Batamaloo, Khanyar, Dargah, Pulw-ama called on Minister and raised various issues including construction of roads, drains, lanes, Flood protection works, supply of pure drinking water, availability of ration, regular water supply, cleanliness, bet...

Nirmal Singh visits Kreer, offers condolences to Bukhari’s family

19/06/2018
SRINAGAR, Jun 18: Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh on Monday visited Kreeri in Baramulla district and offered his condolences to the bereaved family of slain journalist Dr Syed Shujaat Bukhari. Sympathizing with the mourners, Dr Nirmal Singh said the killing of Shujaat Bukhari has sent a wave of anger and shock all across and it has been unequivocally condemned at local, national and international levels. Dr Nirmal Singh said the killing of veteran journalist has amply displaye...

Erstwhile Doda district victim of Govt’s apathy: Harsh

19/06/2018
Ramban, Jun 18:With the diabolical alliance of BJP-PDP inviting death, destruction, ruin and disaster in Kashmir, the situation in Jammu region too had been throw out of gear . "The echo of Kashmir's violence has shown its impact on Jammu region as well. The stone pelting on the CRPF convoy in Banihal and raising of pro-Azadi slogans in Kishtwar of late having being sponsored by Pakistan agents has pushed entire State towards a catastrophe", lamented Harsh Dev Singh Chairman and former Minister...