BJP Leh's women wing chalks out election strategy

20/04/2019
LEH, APRIL 19: Women wing (Mahila Morcha) of Bharatiya Janata Party, Leh chalked out election strategy for Parliament election in a meeting, which was chaired by BJP State Secretary Ch. Vikram Randhawa(MLC). Meeting was attended by District team of Mahila Morcha, Leh and other senior Morcha leaders. President Mahila Morcha Dr. Yangchan Dolma, Vice-Presidents Stanzin Dolma and Rigzen Dolma, General Secretary Phuntsog Angmo, Secretary Eshay Angmo, Media Secretary Engr. Jigmet Angmo, Legal Cel...

Sat Sharma inspects ongoing developmental works in Ward 35

20/04/2019
Jammu, APRIL 19: Following his daily routine of visiting different areas of Jammu West Assembly segment, Former State President BJP and Ex Minister Sat Sharma(CA) visited Shanti Nagar area of Ward 35 and interacted with many inhabitants during his visit in the ward. He was also accompanied by Corporator Ward 35 Yash Pal Sharma Mantoo, District President Ayodhya Gupta, State Secretary and Incharge Jammu West Praduman Singh and other political activists of the area. During his visit he interacte...

Adbi Kunj holds literary meet

20/04/2019
Jammu, APRIL 19: commemorate the 'Ramnavami' and 'Baisakhi', Adbi Kunj organized a multi-faceted literary meet, here today. The meet was presided over by a renowned intellectual Rtd. Principal of Education Department R.D. Verma while multilingual poet and writer Bishan Dass Khak conducted the proceeding of the meet. Members of Adbi Kunj also paid tributes to Dr. B.R Ambedkar on birth anniversary and Jallianwala Bagh martyrs on centenary. At the outset, Sham Talib greets people on Ramnavami a...

Climbers leave for Nationals to join State team

20/04/2019
Jammu, APRIL 19: Seven Sport Climbers of Mountaineering Association of J&K (MAJK), including six girls today left for Delhi to join other State Climbers, who are already at Delhi, for participation in the two-day IMF All India Speed and Bouldering competition scheduled to be held at Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) complex from April 20. Shawetica Khajuria and Shashi Kant Sharma, accompanied the team as manager and coach respectively. Management of Sprawling Buds ICSE School, Bantala...

Army conducts debate competition

20/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 19: Indian Army organised a Debate Competition on the topic "Good and Bad Effects of Science and Technology" at Government High Secondary School, Keri. The event was witnessed by a large number of students, teachers & local populace. 10 students participated in the competition and 35 students attended the event. The participants displayed excellent understanding and knowledge of the topic and brought out pertinent issues. The oratory skills of the students were greatly appreciate...

Knight Club, Star Volley win opening ties

20/04/2019
POONCH, APRIL 19: Knight Club and Star Volley Club won opening matches of the Mohd Khalaq (PEL) Memorial Open Volleyball Tournament, organised by Salwah (Mendhar) Knight Club in association with Shaheed Manjit Singh Memorial Volleyball Club under the aegis of Volleyball Association of J&K at Salwah, here today. In the opening match, Knight Club defeated Baba Club in straight sets of 25-16, 25-22 while Star Volleyball trounced Star Club 2-0 (25-17, 25-23). Earlier, the competition declared ope...

Cricket camp at KCSC concludes

20/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 19: A special Cricket coaching camp with ECB Level III coach Rodney Jones from UK concluded today at KC Sports Club (KCSC), here with valedictory remarks form the organisers and the coach. Started on April eight, the 12 days long camp turned out to be a success with more than 350 young Cricket aspirants from J&K benefitting from the experience and skills of a seasoned coach, a handout issued by the Club, here today informed. The trainees included those sponsored by the J&K Stat...

Police returns lost property to its owner

20/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 19: Exemplary action by Police Station Hiranagar brings Laurel to Kathua Police with a figurative action , handed over wallet with all belongings to its owner. Police found an unclaimed ladies purse at Dyalachak in which police found ATM card, PAN card , Adhaar card, cash and other items. Police on cue and efforts traced the owner of lost property who is a resident of Jagti Nagrota Jammu and return her purse along with all the belongings after proper verification. The own...

Condolence meet held

19/04/2019
REASI, APRIL 19: The residents of Kundra, Bhabber, Kanjli, Dera and adjoining area of these villages held a condolence meeting under the chairmanship of Abdul Qadir- Dogri poet to condole the sad demise of Aashroo Devi mother of Padmashree Balwant Thakur, Former Secretary, JKAACL, Former Regional Director ICCR Jammu and Director Natrang Jammu. A two minutes silence and prayer to almighty to grant peace to departed soul was offered by the members. The members also expressed sympathy with the...

DLSA organizes legal services awareness prog at Leh

19/04/2019
LEH, APRIL 19: District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) organized a legal service awareness programme at District Court Complex, Leh. The programme organized in collaboration with District Bar Association was chaired by Chairman, District Service Legal Authority, Leh (Pr. District and Session Judge) R S Jasrotia. During the programme, legal awareness was given to Sarpanches and Nambardars of Leh, Kharu, Chushot and Nimmo blocks on the protection of children from sexual violence Act. 2018, Media...

Observers available for meeting at Leh

19/04/2019
LEH, APRIL 19: Deputy District Election Officer, Leh Abdul Gaffar Zargar today informed that Observers for Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency, General Observer, Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Police Observer Surya Kant Tripati and Expenditure Observer Milan Ruchal have arrived in Leh and are available for meetings. The Dy. District Election Officer, Leh said that representatives from any political party can meet them during the visiting hour from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at their office set up in Nunkun, VIP-I ...

State Haj Committee issues notification for lady pilgrim aspirants

19/04/2019
SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: The office of State Haj Committee today issued a notice informing that all such aspiring lady pilgrims who could not apply for Haj pilgrimage this year with their Mehrams due to non-availability of passport or any other genuine reasons and her male companion (mehram) had applied and got selected for Haj 2019, that they can apply for inclusion in the cover of her selected mehram, after fulfilling certain conditions. The Committee in their notification informed that the condi...

J&K Grameen Bank setting benchmarks for implementation of GOI's social security schemes

19/04/2019
Jammu, APRIL 19: Financial Inclusion & Insurance Department, J&K Grameen Bank under the Chairmanship of Sh Janak Raj Angural and in collaboration with RBI &NABARD successfully implemented various social security schemes initiated by the Central Government. The Bank as on date has enrolled a total of 12713customers under APY besides opening134164 PMJDY accounts. Apart from above, the Bank has also enrolled 69200 & 34409 customers under GoI insurance schemes like PMSBY & PMJJBY schemes, respec...

Mahant Bachiter Singh Hockey Cup from April 24

19/04/2019
JAMMU, April 19: The MBS Hockey Club shall be holding 2nd Mahant Bachiter Singh Gold Cup Hockey Tournament at Boys School Simbal Camp grounds, near here from April 24 to April 28. The competition shall be held under the aegis of Hockey J&K. Those interested clubs have been advised to submit their entries before April 24 at contact Nos. (9906905174, 9419111983, 9018103914, 7780821609).

Champions Club wins 3-0 to enter Hockey semis

19/04/2019
JAMMU, April 19: Champions Club trounced Deshmesh Club (Nanak Nagar) 3-0 to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing 6th Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sub-Junior Hockey Tournament, organised by Hockey J&K at K K Hakhu Stadium, here today. Now, in the semifinal, scheduled for tomorrow, Champions Club shall take on MRS (Simbal Camp) at 4.30 pm. Earlier, in the quarterfinal, Champions beat Deshmesh 3-0. Rajveer Singh (8th), Kavleen Singh (36th) and Aditya Balotra (48th) were the scorers. Today's match ...

Volleyball selection trials from May 2

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 19: Volleyball Association of J&K (VAJK) has proposed to conduct open boys (under 21 years age) selection trials to select the state team for the forthcoming 21st Youth National Volleyball Championship to be held at Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan) from June two to June seven.The three-day selection trials shall take place at University of Jammu (JU) grounds, here from Jammu two from 2:30 pm onwards. All the affiliated district units and clubs, including those educational institutions have...

Delegation of the Sewa Committee Baridaran of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine meets Governor

20/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 19: A delegation of the Sewa Committee Baridaran of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine led by its President Sh. Rachhpal Singh met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation apprised Governor about various issues of the Baridar families and requested him to provide reservations in employment in the Shrine Board and in admission to the wards of Baridars in the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and other educational institutions of the Shrine Board.

Governor attends 3rd Anniversary of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital

20/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 19: Governor Satya Pal Malik, Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, attended the function organised to mark 3rd anniversary of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, (SMVDNSSH), situated at Kakryal. The function was held at the Matrika Auditorium of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman and Founder of Narayana Health; Dr. Ashok Bhan, Member of SMVDSB; Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.K. Sharma, Chairman of the Governingbody of ...

BJP thanks masses for bumper voting, appeals for same in other phases

20/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 19: MP Candidate from Jammu-Poonch Constituency, Jugal Kishore Sharma, who is also presently representing the constituency as sitting MP along with former Dy. Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta, thanked the public of Jammu and Kashmir for their massive turnout in the 1st and 2nd phases of general elections 2019, while they addressed media persons at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. BJP leaders thanked the voters for bumper voting as they have given very good response by polling more tha...

Baru inspects development works in Ward 41

20/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 19: Bharatiya Janata Party State Secretary & local Councillor from Ward no 41, Sanjay Baru inspected development works being conducted under stage work in Ward No. 41, Talab Tillo falling under Jammu West Assembly Constitu-ency. Sanjay Baru along with other social and political activists from the Ward conducted tour of the by-lanes of lane 2 Anand Nagar, lanes of Shanti Vihar, Wazir Lane and Lane 9 Hazuri Bagh. Tile and drain work in the respective lanes were inspected for the qualit...

Yudhvir prays for world peace during Good Friday prayers

20/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 19: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State General Secretary Yudhvir Sethi today prayed for prosperity and peace in Jammu and Kashmir State while offering prayers at St. Paul's Church, Residency Road and St. Peters Catholic Church at Prem Nagar on the occasion of Good Friday here today. A large number of devotees had gathered at the Church to pray and seek blessings from Lord Jesus Christ where the management committees also made Yudhvir Sethi distribute community meals amongst them. Y...

Each poll further strengthening democracy in J&K: Khanna

20/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 19: The record participation of voters in the ongoing elections of Lok Sabha in Jammu Kashmir has once again indicated that the people have well understood the value of their vote and that development and peace can only be achieved by contributing towards making the democracy to flourish. Commented BJP National Vice President & Incharge J&K, Avinash Rai Khanna, while terming the massive turn out in second phase in Udhampur and Srinagar Parliamentary Constituencies as a clear signal ...

Toddlers' World organsises Self Learning activity

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Toddlers' World -a unit of J K Public, Kunjwani is always unique in training its toddler's .The beginning of the new session 2019-2020 remains a challenge for the team of Toddlers' World. The team always believes in doing something different and unique in order to retain the interest of the young learners. To begin with, the teachers of the Toddlers' World taught the young learners to have the ownership of their bag packs. This is a kind of self learning activity where the yo...

ABS condoles Ex ZEO

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Aadarsh Bhartiya Samaj a Social Volunteer Organisation condole the sudden demise of Ex ZEO Savitri Devi. Col (Retd) R K Sharma-Chairman ABS condoling the departed soul told the members that she was dedicated hard worker, reformer, intellectual, educationist, social icon and honest personality of the society. S Daljeet Singh-President ABS added that death of Ex ZEO Savitri Devi is a great and irreparable loss to the family and Samaj as well. Pt Chaman Lal ...

BJP writes to EC demands FIR against Azad, Vikramaditya, Waqar

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Taking strong note of an audio clip of Waqar Rasool Wani (Ex-MLA Banihal), which was sent by him to various social media groups, voters of Erstwhile Doda region in which Wani was campaigning in favour of Congress candidate Udhampur-Doda parliamentary constituency on the date of polling i.e. April 18, 2019. In a complaint filed BJP through Liaison team members with election authorities Advocates Parimoksh Seth and Hunar Gupta, the BJP has requested the Election Commission of ...

Punjab Wrestler Kirti lifts 35th Salora Kesari 2019 title

19/04/2019
KATRA, APRIL 18: Pahelwan KIRTI of Ropar (Punjab) lifted "35th Salora Kesari 2019" title by defeating Pahelwan Goldy of Garh Shanker (Punjab) in first malli bout that lasted for 21 minutes at Salora in District Jammu. Dangal was organized by Salora Dangal Committee in association with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association under the overall supervision of President Salora Dangal Committee |Chuni Lal Ramotra and Rajinder Kumar Ramotra. Former Patwari and social activist ...

BLSKS celebrates World Heritage Day

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: To celebrate the World Heritage Day and to promote the traditional folk cultural of J&K, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS) in close coordination with Sangam Tru Art Production & National College of Computer Education presented Musical Play "SAHARA DUGGAR" as parts of its regular feature at open air theatre Durga Bhawan Janipur Jammu. The World Heritage Day 2019 theme is RURAL LANDSCAPES . The programme commenced with welcome song "Shub Swagtam" presented by the artist...

Army conducts quiz competition

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Indian Army organised a Quiz Competition at Peer Panchal Education Mission, Bari (Darhal) in Rajouri district to encourage the students of remote areas to study and be updated on the current affairs in various fields. The quiz competition was aimed to provide a platform to the school students to showcase their knowledge and get motivated to gain more knowledge and remain updated on all subjects. A large number of students participated in the competition which was categorised ...

State Mini teams leave for Volleyball Nationals

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Young volleyball teams of the state today left for participation in the 27th Mini-National Volleyball (boys and girls) Championship to be held at Shirdi in Maharashtra from April 21 to April 26. Prior to proceeding for participation, the teams underwent a 14 days intensive coaching camp which was organised by Volleyball Association of J&K (VAJK) in collaboration with Directorate of Physical Education, JU and J&K State Sports Council (JKSSC). The contingent was flagged off by...

JKOA's no to Cricket Stadium, merger of Sports

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Jammu and Kashmir Olympic Association (JKOA) today said no the exclusive cricket stadium at MA Stadium while demanding early constitution of the J&K State Sports Council (JKSSC) by nominating 29-members to the sports society. The JKOA also raised the issue of outstanding sports persons for denying them the jobs under SRO-349 and other related benefits under SRO 232. "The recent decisions of the Sports Council to renovate the existing MA Stadium and convert the facility into a...

Make parking affordable in old city: Yudhvir urges administration

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: BJP State General Secretary Yudhvir Sethi today asked state administration to identify parking lots in old city, construct new ones or make the existing ones affordable but not harass people by lifting their vehicles from anywhere. He said in absence of parking lots or in presence of expensive parking fee people and especially shopkeepers are suffering. A reputation of presidents of Bazar associations of old city which includes Sandeep Gupta (Ex Vice-President), Manish Sabarw...

Police destroys Illegal cultivation of Poppy Straw plants in Rajouri

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: J&K Police of district Rajouri today destroyed illegal cultivation of poppy straw from a field in Sawari under the jurisdiction Police Station Kandi . Reports said that a specific information was received that a person namely Mohammad Altaf son of Mohammad Bashir resident of Sawari has cultivated poppy plants illegally in his agriculture land in the area. On this information a case FIR No 34/2019 under sections 8/15 NDPS Act was registered in Police Station Kandi and a te...

Governor expresses grief over demise of Balwant Thakur's mother

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the sad demise of Sh. Balwant Thakur's mother. In his message Governor has prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family in its hour of grief.

Celebrate IPL Season with UC Miss Cricket Contest

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: The world's no.1 browser (third-party) and content platform, UC Browser has once again launched the highly-popular UC Miss Cricket Contest for the course of IPL 2019. UC Miss Cricket is an exciting property offered by UC with an aim to be India's 1st cricket-themed online pageant. The contest, launched as part of UC's cricket coverage, aims to add a fun element to the browser's IPL updates. The contest received tremendous response last year, including participation from Bolly...

Ambrane launches Noise - cancelling Headphone 'WH-65'

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Ambrane India one of the leading brand in Mobile Accessories and no.1 in Power Banks, unveils its 'WH-65 Headphones', that promises a long battery life of up to 6 hours on a single charge. With adjustable ear shells and comfortable headband, be it sport, Travel or Music, Ambrane keeps it all covered. Created from lightweight materials, these headphones are designed to provide maximum comfort while maintaining sturdiness. WH-65 comes with noise isolation technology that block...

General Observer reviews poll preparedness in Shopian

19/04/2019
SHOPIAN, APRIL 18: General Observer for Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency's (PC) Wachi and Shopian Assembly Segments Dr Shailesh Kumar Chaurisa, along with District Election Officer (DEO), Shopian, Dr. Owais Ahmed today reviewed election preparedness and security arrangements for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019 in the district.The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner (Nodal officer), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shopian, Additional Deputy Commiss...

Drug peddler arrested in Sopore

19/04/2019
SRINAGAR, APRIL 18: One person was arrested by Sopore police following an action against those involved in drug peddling in North Kashmir. One person identified as Sameer Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Rajab Dar resident of Dangerpora was arrested at a checkpoint near Sadpora-Dangerpora Crossing for the drug supply offences. He has been taken to Police Station Sopore where he remains in custody. Officers at the checkpoint have seized 400 capsules of Spasmoproxyvan from his possession. Case FIR No...

Congress condemns arrest of CPIM Secretary

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Congress has strongly condemned the arrest of CPIM Secretary of district Kathua Mr. Seva Ram after he complained about malfunctioning of EVM machine at polling station number 104/65 Kathua today, besides party has seeken re-polling at least two polling stations Hiranagar and Gool where the voting machines only press the button of Lotus (BJP). In a statement Chief Spokesperson JKPCC Shri Ravinder Sharma has strongly condemned the arrest and detention of Mr. Seva Ram when h...

Mayor chairs meeting, tours city areas

19/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Continuing the drive for providing better basic facilities to the people of Jammu city Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation today on 18/04/2019 toured the areas of Nasib Nagar, Janipur Housing Colony, Buta Nagar etc of ward no.38 alongwith Councilor Surinder Sharma, Taj Chowdhary, XEN (UEED), Dr. Saleem Khan, Health Officer, JMC, XEN PHE, Transport Officer of JMC & other Officers of various departments. The Mayor took stock of the various problems put forth by...

JU holds special syndicate meeting

19/04/2019
JAMMU Apr 18: The Special meeting of the Syndicate of University of Jammu was held here this afternoon under the chairmanship of Prof Manoj Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu. Prof. Dhar in his introductory remarks elaborated on various recent initiatives of the University particularly in creating an ecosystem of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He informed about establishment of Startups under Business Incubation & Innovation Centre, Skill development Courses and Industry- Academia...

Governor presented “Jammu & Kashmir Essays in Society, Culture and Politics”

19/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 18: Governor Satya Pal Malik was presented a book "Jammu & Kashmir-Essays in Society, Culture and Politics", a compilation of Articles, by Prof. Abha Chauhan of the Depart-ment of Sociology, Univer-sity of Jammu, at the Raj Bhavan here today. Governor appreciated endeavour of Prof. Chouhan who has edited this book and wished her a bright future endeavour.

Slathia exhorts youth to help in bringing political stability in J&K

19/04/2019
VIJAYPUR Apr 18: National Conference State Secretary and former minister Mr Surjeet Singh Slathia on Thursday called upon youth to play their important role in steering Jammu and Kashmir to peace, prosperity and political stability. Welcoming prominent youth of the Vijaypur assembly segment into National Conference here this afternoon, Mr Slathia called for channelizing energies of youth towards positive pursuits, saying adequate opportunities were needed to be provided to them in decision mak...

JKPS organises Aquatic Meet

19/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 18: Swimming is a good all-round activity as it keeps one's heart rate up but takes some of the stress off the body, builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. J K Public School, Kunjwani witnessed its Aquatic Meet Open on 18.04.2019 (2019-2020), in the swimming pool area. The event was graced with the presence of Mr Ravi Kesar, Chairman J&K Pollution Board as Chief Guest. The other dignitaries present were Mr. Raj Daluja, Chairman J K Educational Society, Mr. Gau...

Ladakh will follow the path of development: Randhawa

19/04/2019
Leh, Apr 18: Ladakh will follow the path of development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Stated BJP State Secretary Vikram Randhawa (MLC), while he addressed an election rally at Leh, in the support of Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, BJP's MP candidate for Ladakh. After the filing of nomination, BJP senior leaders started vigorous campaign for the Ladakh Parliament Constituency, which initiated from village Walnas. Putting faith in the party leadership and party's vision to deve...

Himalayan Heritage Museum observes World Heritage day

19/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 18: Himalayan Heritage Museum (H.H.M) on the eve of World Heritage day, Organized a colorful function in Jammu.Jb Abdul majid Khan Veteran / President J&K low Paid Employs Fedration. They were highly appreciative of the exemplary work done by Inder Singh Chairman of HHM by collecting invaluable objects of divergent types single handedly. They said that these objects have glimpses of the golden Era of our ancient art, culture and civilization and preservation and conservation ther...

NMC felicitates renowned national dancer

18/04/2019
JAMMU, April 17:President of the National Mazdoor Conference(NMC) Subash Shastri at a function held at Gandhi Nagar to honor Son of the soil Yogeshawar Singh Jamwal who is renowned national dancer of the State. The artiste, has mesmerized the audiences by his performances in the length breadth of various parts of the country, has earned many prizes in different competitions which is proud privilege for the State. On the occasion Yogeshawar Singh Jamwal was presented with a memento for ...

KCCI delegation calls on Ramaswamy

18/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 17: A delegation of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Inc) led by its President Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad held an interactive meeting with Mr. V. Ramaswamy, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and other representatives of the Tata Group at Taj Vivanta, Srinagar on 16th April, 2019. The meeting was facilitated by Department of Industries and Commerce through Mr. Mehmood Shah, Director, Kashmir. Discussions were held to explore possibilities...

Aryans College of Law & Aryans Institute of Nursing jointly organize seminar

18/04/2019
JAMMU, April 17: Aryans College of Law and Aryans Institute of Nursing, Rajpura jointly organized a seminar on Medical Negligence and Legal Framework in India at its Campus. Dr. (Prof.) Param Jeet Singh, Punjab School of Law Punjabi University and Dr. Charan Kamal, Rajendra Hospital, Patiala were the guest speakers on the occasion. The seminar was attended by LL.B, BA-LL.B, B.Com-LL.B, GNM, ANM students of Aryans. Principal, Aryans College of Law, Dr. Hansraj Arora and Vice Principal Sh. SP Ve...

JU SC/ST body organises special lectures on Ambedkar

18/04/2019
JAMMU, April 17: Special lecturers by Dr Dipanker Sengupta, Professor, Department of Economics, University of Jammu; Dr Satinder Bhagat, Associate Professo r, Department of Law, University of Jammu; and Special Invitee Er H.R. Phonsa described Babasa heb Dr B.R. Ambedkar as a 'global icon' for the marginalised people of India. To mark the important anniversary of Babasaheb, the Jammu University SC/ST Employees Association organised special lectures on him in the Seminar Hall of Department of C...

Ganai greets people on Mahavir Jayanti

18/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 17: Advisor to the Governor, Mr. Khurshid A. Ganai, has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. In his message, the Advisor asked people to heed the teachings of Lord Mahavira as these have great relevance even today. He said Lord Mahavira gave to the humanity the message of love and affection and self sacrifice for the greater good. The Advisor also prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the state on this auspic...

376 polling parties dispatched for various polling stations in Kishtwar: DEO

18/04/2019
KISHTWAR, APRIL17: As many as 376 polling parties along with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Voters Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) and other election material have been dispatched for conduct of polls in two Assembly segments of District Kishtwar (51-Kishtwar and 52-Inderwal) which is going to polls on 18th of April. District Election Officer (DEO), Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana informed that out of 376 polling parties, 177 have been sent to Kishtwar and 199 to Inderwal. In far flung ...

DIO Budgam bereaved

18/04/2019
BUDGAM, APRIL 17: The Employees of District Information Center, Budgam today expressed deepest grief and sorrow over the sudden demise of father-in-Law of DIO Budgam, Showkat Hussain Ganaie. The deceased breathed his last today morning due to a cardiac arrest. To express heartfelt condolences, the employees of DIC Budgam convened a condolence meeting at the office premises. with Assistant Information Officer Budgam Atta Mohammad Shah in chair. The employees condoled the demise and prayed for...

NDA organizes awareness programme

18/04/2019
JAMMU, April 17: Nations Development Association NDA today organized an awareness programme as part of the Government Scheme Awareness Programmer wherein the participants were made aware about the PMJAY, PMSYM, PMGDisha and other Government Scheme. The Programme was held in collaboration with Rehal Kalandrian Panchayat and Shree Vaishno Institute SVI Under BTP Registration No. B02190100004 Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship. Sarpanche Anita Sharma was the chief guest and Found...

Elections to Srinagar PC: Elaborate arrangements put in place to ensure fair, transparent polls : DEO

18/04/2019
SRINAGAR, APRIL 17: In order to ensure smooth conduct of polls in Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency which is going to polls under second phase of polling on April 18, the authorities have put in place elaborate arrangements across the district. The multilayered arrangements including flying squads, micro-observers and videographers besides zonal and sector magistrates have been deployed to ensure fair, free and transparent polling. District Election Officer, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudh...

Airtel TV app rolls out Special 'Election 2019' Section

18/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 17: To bring all the election action and updates from across India to its users, Airtel TV app has created a special 'Election 2019' section The special section will have curated content from across sources - LIVE News TV channels, short news bulletins, collection of top interviews and expert analysis, all on a single screen. What's more there is also is a special 'Election' tab on the Airtel TV home screen more quick one touch access to the section. In line with its endeavor ...

Army organises awareness lecture

18/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 17: Indian Army organised a an awareness lecture on "World Hemophilia Day" at Marhot, Moddle School, Sakhi Peer Maidan, Jhullas, Kotli, Galuthi, Batraigala, Sabra Gali and Youth Centre Palma. The aim of the event was to spread awareness about "World Hemophilia Day" as well as about the importance of the Day. Hemophilia Day is organised worldwide to increase awareness about Hemophilia, a rare condition in which the blood does not clot properly. World Hemophilia Day was first or...

Champions Club wins 3-0 in Hockey

18/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 17: Champions Club blanked Baba Deep Singh Hockey Club Gole Gujral beating latter 3-0 to advance in the ongoing Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sub-Junior Hockey Tournament, organised by Hockey J&K at K K Hakhu Stadium, here today. Onkar Singh struck twice in the 14th and 39th minute of the match while Sushant Sharma brought in the third goal in the 57th minute to help the side it a big win. The match officiated by the technical penal including Joginder Singh (tournament director), Gupreet ...

Governor releases 'Logo' of Cluster University of Jammu

18/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 17: Governor Satya Pal Malik released the 'Logo' of the Cluster University of Jammu in presence of Prof. Anju Bhasin, Vice-Chancellor of the University at the Raj Bhavan here today. Governor appreciated the newly released 'Logo' and observed that the Cluster University, Jammu which has been established to augment the existing higher education facilities in the State should strive to be a centre of excellence in teaching and research.

Governor awards Rajya Puraskars to Bharat Scouts and Guides

18/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 17: Gove-rnor Satya Pal Malik, Patron of the J&K State Bharat Scouts and Guides (S&G), presented 'Rajya Puraskars' to 330 Scouts and Guides at an Award Presentation Ceremony held here today. 4 teachers who did advance training were also awarded certificates and badges. Governor and Khurs-hid Ahmed Ganai, Advisor to Governor; Sh. Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor were presented Scout Scarves on the occasion. Ms. Sarita Chouhan, Secretary School Educ-ation, Sarmad Hafeez,...

“Rukhsat” - 2 days ceremony organized by IMS

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JAMMU, Apr 17: Institute of Management Sciences (IMS) organized a 2 day closing ceremony "Rukhsat" for the final year students of BBA (6th Semester). The objective of this ceremony was to bid a formal farewell to the students and provide a platform wherein they could cherish their experiences and share their valuable feedback. Dr. Ajay Sharma, Director, Institute of Management Sciences stated that this is a unique program and will prove beneficial for the students in future. It included, mana...

Ladakh Budhist Association Zanskar Meet Kavinder

18/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 17: Ladakh Budhist Association Zans-kar (Kargil) met former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, Kavinder Gupta at his residence. They discussed various issues pertaining to development of the area. They handed over a memorandum for creation of separate District of Zanskar Sub- Division which is long pending demand of the 8500 residents of the area. The memorandum has been signed and haned over to Gupta by Tsewang Chotar President of Ladakh Budhist Association Zanskar, Phunch...

Articles 35A & 370 are dangerous tools of Jihad: Ankur

18/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 17: Ikkjutt Jammu, which has been spearheading the movement against Article 35A and Article 370 since last July, described these Articles as "the two most dangerous tools in the hands of Fundamentalist Islamists in Kashmir for perpetuating Jihad in India". Ankur Sharma, Chairman IkkJutt Jammu while addressing the Press Conference stressed that if these articles are not abrogated immediately, then that could create a Kashmir-like situation in Jammu Province and Trans-Himalayan Ladak...

BJP failed to do anything good for Kashmiri Pandits in last 5 years: Mir

18/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 17: JKPCC Chief and Congress candidate from Anantnag parliamentary constituency GA Mir along with former Minister and Congress contesting candidate from Jammu-Poonch parliamentary seat Raman Bhalla today sought votes and of Kashmiri Migrants at Muthi today. Prominent among those present on the occasion include Former Minister Mulla Ram, Former Minister Raman Matto, Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma, Yougesh Saini, Rural Distt President Hari Singh Chib, Manmohan Singh, Retd. Commissi...

Poll parties dispatched in GPS-fitted vehicles in Kathua: DEO

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KATHUA Apr 17: In order to ensure smooth conduct of polling in second phase of Lok Sabha elections in district Kathua, polling parties for five assembly segments of Kathua were dispatched today amid incessant rains. Bani, Basohli, Kathua, Billawar and Hiranagar segments are part of Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency which is going to polls on 18 April. A total of 709 polling parties, including reserve staff, under the supervision of District Election Officer, Vikas Kundal were dispatched to ...

UBIIC organizes interaction of JUVC with Young Faculty Members

18/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 16: Prof Manoj Dhar, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, today held interaction with the Assistant Professors of the University to share the vision and inspire them to participate in the march towards research excellence of the University. His motive was to get the first-hand experience and the inputs from young faculty members and also listen to their issues viz a viz research, innovation and academics is concerned. Prof Dhar exuded that Jammu University besides academic and ...

IMS inaugurates Student Development Centre

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Institute of Management Sciences inaugurated Student Development Center in its Management Department on 12th of April 2019. The center was inaugurated by the students of BBA Department along with Mr. Sandeep Pandita, Head - Strategic Planning and Operations, JGEI. The Student Development Centre has predominantly been introduced in order to further strengthen the student's confidence and capability. The launch boosted the confidence level among management students wherein the...

179 polling parties deployed for polling in Doda

16/04/2019
DODA, APRIL 16: Around 179 Polling Parties have been deployed across Doda district for polling in Doda and Bhaderwah Assembly segments of Udhampur Parliamentary constituency which is going to polls on April 18. The Polling parties, including 73 for Doda and 106 for Bhaderwah along with polling material - EVMs and VVPATs left for the respective polling stations under the supervision of District Election Officer Doda Dr. Sagar D. Doifode. Earlier in the morning, the Polling Parties reported at ...

Army organises drawing competition

16/04/2019
UDHAMPUR, APRIL 16: In an endeavour to motivate the students of rural areas, build their confidence and facilitate their talent, the Indian Army organised a Drawing Competition for School students on theme 'Green India and Clean India' at Green Valley Public School, Gool. A total of 21 students participated in the competition with lot of vigor, fervor and enthusiasm. The aim of this competition was to use this platform as an instructive and entertaining method to address the crucial issue of ...

Ist Arun Memorial Football Cup inaugurated

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Sports Saviours Football Club and Hero Club won their respective matches to move into the next round of the Ist Arun Sharma Memorial Football Cup Tournament, organised by Climrate Football Club under the aegis of J&K Football Association (JKFA) at Mini Stadium, Parade, here today. The event was declared open by senior BJP leader, Brigadier Suchait Singh, who was chief guest. Accompanied by guests of honour, ex-MLA, Rajesh Gupta, senior BJP leader, Narayan Singh and head Team...

Adbi Kunj remembers Zeenat Firdous

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Adbi Kunj organized literary tributes meet on the 6th death anniversary of renowned writer Zeenat Firdous, here today. Members of the Karam Ulla Trust were specially participated in the meet. The meet was presided over by Adv. Subil Mirza Chairman Karam Ulla Trust and son of Late Zeenat Ferdous. President of the organization Sham Talib while paying tributes to late Zeenat Fardous threw detailed light on the various aspects of her life and contribution towards Urdu and Pahari ...

Singh exhorts people to vote for peace, harmony

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KATHUA, APRIL 16: National Conference leader and former MLC Mr Th. Kashmira Singh on Tuesday called for isolating divisive, communal and peace inimical forces through the power of ballot, saying the challenges faced to Jammu and Kashmir were numerous, which have to be met by upholding time tested secular ethos. "Let's pledge to defeat hate politics and intolerance", Th. Kashmira Singh said while addressing election meetings at Saktey Chak, Mahey Chak, Gujjar Basti, and Darala villages of Kath...

Lal Singh organises a massive rally at Kathua

16/04/2019
Kathua, APRIL 16: Ex MP and President Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan, Ch Lal Singh showed its strength on the last day of the election campaign by organizing a Maha rally at Katua. The ally started from Ram Lila Ground Kathua and passed from almost all parts of Kathua. Large number of youth, women's, and other people of the Kathua and adjoining districts participated in the rally and were chanting slogans "Jai Dugger Jai Dogra". From the today's rally it is clear that the mass leader of Jammu is on...

Guru Ravdass Mahasabha celebreates 128 Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Guru Ravdass Mahasabha Ghou Manhasan celebreated 128 Birth Anniversary of Babasaheb (Dr) B.R. Ambedkar at Guru Ravidasss temple Ghou Manhasan. President, Gopal Dass, stressed that we must follow footprint of Babasaheb to meet the true values of life. A large number of gathering were present. Prominet among others present were Vice President Suresh Kumar, Rattan Lal, Krishan Lal, Ram Rattan, Yash Pal Angral, Banarasi Lal, Nirmal Kishor, Darshan Lal, Shiv Kumar. Tulsi Ram, Sat ...

Bovine smuggler detained under PSA

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Police has booked and detained a bovine smuggler under the J&K Public Safety Act (PSA) for his notorious activities in bovine smuggling on the detention orders issued by the District Magistrate Samba. The accused namely Mohd. Hussain S/o Lal Hussain is a resident of Manohar Gopala, Samba and stands booked in a number of bovine cases registered in the District. He has become a threat to the peaceful atmosphere forcing authorities to detain him under Public Safety Act. Keepi...

Governor greets people on Mahavir Jayanti

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Governor Satya Pal Malik has extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. In his message of felicitations, Governor has observed that Lord Mahavira was an apostle of truth and righteousness and the celebration of his birth anniversary would revive the importance of brotherhood and communal harmony for which Jammu and Kashmir has been known in the centuries past. The Governor prayed for peace, pr...

Bonn launches Americana Choco-Nut Flavour

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 16: In order to gain a larger market share in the thriving Indian biscuit market, said to be worth INR 145,000 million, leading FMCG player, the Bonn Group of Industries expanded its biscuit portfolio by adding a new flavour called Choco-Nut to its premium Americana portfolio today in the states of Haryana, Punjab and Delhi NCR. Chocolate is the most popular flavour among kids and young adults. India is considered a potentially huge FMCG market because nearly 50% of its populatio...

BJP-PDP alliance responsible for political pollution in J&K: Billoweria

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 16:Expressing dismay and anger the state president consortium Indian Farmers Association RS Billoweria said, it is most unfortunate that BJP- PDP alliance created mess when they were at the helm of affairs and in government. It is a fact that the collation government did nothing for the people of the state espically for the farmers. Educated youth faced unemployment problems corruption crossed all the limits and unrest was seen everywhere in the state. The president CIFA reque...

Tara Chand lashes out at BJP for its total failure to fulfill commitments

16/04/2019
REASI, APRIL 16:An impressive election rally was held at Reasi, organized jointly by Congress and National Conference in favour of Congress candidate from Doda-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency Vikrama ditya Singh. The rally was addressed by former Deputy Chief Minister & Senior Congress leader Tara Chand; Jugal Kishore Sharma-Ex Minister Senior Congress leader; Ex MLA PCC General Secretary Th. Balwan Singh and Jagjeevan Lal-Ex Minister Senior NC leader besides other senior leaders of Congr...

Only Peoples Conference can safeguard state's special status: Vakil

16/04/2019
SRINAGAR, APRIL 16: Assuring people to end the vicious cycle of violence and large scale arrests if Peoples conference emerges victorious in Parliamentary and Assembly elections, Senior Vice President of the party Abdul Gani Vakil said that only PC can safeguard the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing day long workers' convention in Nowpora Kalan, Rafiabad, Vakil said, "If people vote PC to power in Parliamentary and Assembly elections, we will ensure that the military approach to...

Early diagnosis, access to treatment critical in Hemophilia

16/04/2019
SRINAGAR, APRIL 16: On World Hemophilia Day, healthcare practitioners and caregivers have reiterated the critical need for early diagnosis, access to treatment, and physiotherapy for people with Hemophilia to lead a near-normal life. With easy access to factor replacement therapy and physiotherapy, Hemop hilia patients - especially children - can fight this life-threatening blood disorder. The risk of death from lack of basic knowledge and untreated Hemophilia is very high....

NC leaders exhort migrant electors to vote for Farooq, Masoodi

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Senior National Conference leaders on Tuesday launched a door-to-door campaign in various parts of the Jammu city, especially Muthi area and made a fervent appeal to electors to cast their votes in favour of Dr Farooq Abdullah from Srinagar and Justice Hasnain Masoodi from Anantnag Parliamentary constituencies. The National Conference team comprised State Secretary Mr Rattan Lal Gupta, former MLC Mr Vijay Bakaya, President NC Minority Cell Mr M. K Yogi, Provincial Secretary ...

Governor reviews functioning of the Government Departments

17/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 16: Gover-nor Satya Pal Malik reviewed the functioning of the Government Depart-ments in a high level meeting held at the Civil Secretariat Jammu. Khurshid A. Ganai, Kewal Krishan Sharma and K Skandan- Advisors to the Governor; BVR Subrahm-anyam, Chief Secretary; Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Administrative Secretaries of various Government Departments and other concerned officers were present in the meeting. Governor appreciated the working of officers and ob...

BJP’s ‘Main Bhi Chowkidar’ campaign won’t fill stomachs or give jobs: Badal

17/04/2019
Billawar, Apr 16: Finance Minister Punjab Govt Manpreet Singh Badal, Cabinet Minister Punjab Govt Vijay Singla on Tuesday sought votes for Congress candidate from Udhampur-Doda constituency Vikramaditya Singh at Barnoti today. Prominent among those present on the occasion include Dr Karan Singh, Vikramaditya Singh, Raman Bhalla, Surjeet singh slathia, Dr Manhor Lal Sharma, Subash Gupta, Sarpanchs Panchs Corporators, workers, supporters in large number. Addressing a public gathering , Badal...

DGP visits Marwah, Dachan, Kishtwar; Reviews security arrangements

17/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 16: The Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh, IPS today visited Kishtwar where he held review meetings to take stock of the preparedness for the Parliamentary Elections with officers and addressed Police, Army and CAPF officers deployed in connection with Parliamentary Elections-2019. DGP was accompanied by IGP Jammu MK Sinha, IGP CRPF Jammu Abhay Vir Chouhan and IGP BSF Jammu N.S. Jamwal. During his visit to the far-flung areas of the district including Marwah, Dachan and la...

JU organises health checkup camp for children

17/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 16: As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of University of Jammu, the Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, organized a health Checkup camp for children of Surbhi Nursery School/Lab and awareness camp for their Parents. Dr. Raj Kamal Gupta, Head Neonatology, Southend, University Hospital, NHS Trust, United Kingdom, conducted the camp, in collaboration with the Health Centre, University of Jammu and CMO, Dr.Bharat Bhushan helped in organization of the camp. Dr.Raj Kama...

DLSA campaigns for legal Schemes at Devika Baisakhi Mela

17/04/2019
Udhampur, Apr 16: To spread legal awareness related to various legal schemes " among the public a special legal awareness camp was organized by District Legal Services Authority (DLSA Udhampur ) at the three days long Devika Baisakhi Mela in Udhampur . Chairman District Legal services Authority Principal District & session Judge Sanjay Parihar inaugurated the camp. Secretary DLSA Sub Judge Mrs Sandeep Kour was also present on the occasion . During this camp, the people were educate...

Guest Lecture on Fire and Evacuation organized

17/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 16: Guest Lecture on fire and evacuation involving students and fire fighters was conducted at Delhi Public School, Udhampur to create awareness among the student community of fire fighting techniques and the ways to respond swiftly in times of such emergency situation. Divisional Fire officer DFO Mr.Tez Krashan Raina was the Chief spokes person who threw light on the mitigation measures to reduce the risk of life and property. They explained various improvised methods being follo...

Multicrore Patients’ Diet Scam in Govt Hospitals

17/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 16: Balvin-der Singh RTI while addressing the Press Conference made some very shocking revelations, based on the information received under RTI, with regard to the Diet being given to the patients in various Govt Hospitals in Jammu Division. MR Singh said that as per the information recived under RTI from SKIMS hospital is giving one Cup tea 2 bread Slice and one boiled Egg in the breakfast, Rice + Chicken+ Veg+saag five days a week in the Lunch, One Cup tea & two Brtead Slice ...

Jitendra’s record development works frustrating Congress: Balbir

17/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 16: Reacting sharply to the repeated and failed attempts of the Congress to mislead the people for seeking their votes in Udhampur-Doda-Kathua Parliamentary Constituency, BJP State Spokesperson Balbir Ram Rattan has advised the Congress leaders to stop befooling the people as they are well aware that their Constituency has, for the first time, witnessed real development in last five years under the sitting MP, Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh. It is indeed very funny that during the who...

Historic Devika Baisakhi mela concludes at Udhampur

17/04/2019
UDHAMPUR, Apr 16: Over 1.50 lakh people including men, women and children of all faiths thronged 3-day Historic Devika Baisakhi Mela which concluded with traditional fervor and gaiety, here late today evening. Principal District and Session Judge Udhampur and Chairman District Legal Services Authority Sanjay Parihar, was the chief guest at the valedictory day. Chief Judicial Magistrate Udhampur B.L Jaswal, Sub Judge Sandeep Kour, General Manager DIC- the Chairman of Baisakhi Mela Committee Su...

Army organises veterans rally at Poonch

17/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 16: A Veterans Rally cum Medical Outreach Campaign for Veer Naries, Ex Servicemen and the local population of Poonch and Rajouri districts was organised at Operation Hill Stadium Mendhar. Major General PS Bajwa, General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency Force (Romeo) and other Senior Army Officers and government officials from the region graced the occasion. The event was attended by approximately 980 Veter-ans, 107 Veer Naries from Poonch and Rajouri districts. During the R...

Bhim Singh holds former ruling parties responsible for present chaos, disorder

17/04/2019
Srinagar, Apr 16: Addressing a press conference in Srinagar (Kashmir), NPP Supremo, Prof.Bhim Singh accused all former ruling parties in J&K responsible for the present chaos, disorder and corruption. He told the press in Kashmir, Srinagar, that there is no law and order in J&K particularly in the Kashmir Valley and there is no rule of law for many years because of the ruling parties failure to deliver justice and equity to the people of J&K. He strongly accused the Congress, the National Confe...

Patriot's Summer Cup begins

16/04/2019
JAMMU, April 15: Organised by the Country Cricket Club, the Patriot's Summer Cup shall start at Country Cricket Stadium, Gharota, in the outskirts of the city, here tomorrow. However, the teams have been asked to report the venue at 8.30 am. Other participating teams in this competition are JCC, Bhatia Cricket Academy, Friends Cricket Club, NCC, Game Changer Cricket Club, Lakshmi Cricket Club, Mayank Goswami Cricket Academy, Birpur Cricket Club, Country Cricket Club and Singh Cricket Club.

Micro-observers acquainted with their role in election process

16/04/2019
KATHUA, April 15: General Observers Uma Kant Umrao and Kanti Lal Umap for Bani, Basohli, Billawar and Kathua, Hiranagar segments today chaired a meeting of micro observers and explained them their role in election process. The Observers exhorted upon the Micro-Observers to adhere to the guidelines of ECI in letter and spirit for the smooth conduct of the election process. District Election Officer, Vikas Kundal, Kathua was also precent in the meeting. They further added that the micro-obser...

DEO Ramban holds meeting with Zonal and Sectoral Magistrates

16/04/2019
RAMBAN, April 15: To ensure smooth conduct of General Elections in the district, District Election Officer (DEO) Ramban, Showkat Aijaz Bhat today convened a meeting of Zonal and Sectoral Magistrates deployed for the Poll duty. The meeting was attended by ARO-55, (ACR) Harbans Lal, CPO, Kasturi Lal, Dy. DEO, Ravinder Sharma and the entire Zonal and Sectoral magistrate besides other concerned officers. The DEO, on the occasion stressed for ensuring error-free polling process and asked the...

Shaheed Bhagat Sub-Junior Hockey tourney begins

16/04/2019
UDHAMPUR, April 15: Shaheed Bhagat Sub-Junior Hockey Tournament, organised by Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Foundation under the aegis of Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, shall start tomorrow at K K Hakhu Stadium, here. In the opening match of this-knock out event, MRS Club (Simbal Camp) shall take on Shaheed Bhagat Singh Club at 3.30 pm tomorrow. Other participating teams included Young Khalsa (Gole Gujral), Unique Public School, Bhargav Spors Club, APS Kaluchak, AKS Club Digiana, Hockey J&K, Hockey...

JU organizes a one-day Workshop on "Youth and Healthy Life-Style"

16/04/2019
JAMMU, April 15: National Service Scheme (NSS) Campus Units, University of Jammu organized a one-day Workshop on "Youth and Healthy Life-Style" for 90 PG Learners and NSS Volunteers of the Directorate of Distance Education, University of Jammu. Prof. RajniKant, Director, Directorate of Distance Education, was the chief guest at the inaugural session of the workshop. Prof. RajniKant in his inaugural address spoke on the modern life-style adopted by the youth. He called upon the youth to change a...

Dogra Sadar Sabha honours Kerni

16/04/2019
UDHAMPUR, April 15: Ayodhya Nath Kerni writer from Udhampur was here honoured by Dogra Sadar Sabha, Udhampur Unit, Jammu and Kashmir in a simple but impressive function organized at housing Colony Udhampur. Ayodhya Nath Kerni recently received a cash prize of rupees one lakh and citation from Kendriya Hindi Nirdheshalya, Delhi for his book titled "Sudh Maha Dev " based on the history of Sudh Maha Dev and stories related to Shiva, Parvati and others myth and realities based on Shila Lekh etc....

NC OBC Cell urges electors to vote for strengthening secularism

16/04/2019
JAMMU, April 25: National Conference OBC Cell on Monday urged the electors of Kathua-Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha Constituency to come forward in a big way and exercise their franchise in favour of the secular forces, saying this will greatly help in isolating communal and divisive elements. Stepping up campaign in favour of Mr Vikramaditya Singh for the Udhampur Parliamentary seat, the Co-Chairperson OBC Cell Mr Abdul Gani Teli addressed public meeting at Rajbagh in Kathua which was organized by...

Dr Jatinder far ahead in race: Priya

16/04/2019
Udhampur, APRIL 15: Former Minister and Spokesperson of BJP J & K Priya Sethi today said thatBJP Udhampur Doda Consituency candidate and Union MoS Dr.Jatinder Singh is far ahead in race and BJP led PM Narendra Modi party president Amit Shah and all BJP leaders are completely committed on commitments to the people and will be in future too, She said this while campaigning at Latti Village in Dudu Block in Udhampur, District of Jammu & Kashmir State. While speaking to huge gathering Priy...

Saqlain joins month-long Volleyball camp at Poonch

16/04/2019
POONCH, April 15: International spiker from the State, who has turned professional, Saqlain Tariq has joined the ongoing month-long coaching camp, organised by Shaheed Manjit Singh Memorial Volleyball Club, at Government Degree College ground, here today. "Saqlain's presence would go a long way in encouraging those young boys from different parts of the state attending to the specialised camp at the border district. Saqlain's success has encouraged a lot of youngsters in J&K in general and di...

Baisakhi Mela Udhampur: DIPR hosts Cultural programme

16/04/2019
UDHAMPUR, April 15: Department of Information and Public Relations in collaboration with Bureau of outreach communication Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India presented a scintillating Cultural Programmes on the second day of three day Historic Devika Baisaki Mela here on the banks of the holy rivulet. The Mela is being organised by District Administration Udhampur. A large number of people witnessed the cultural bonanza. Local artists of district Udhampur presented cu...

Army conducts awareness lecture

16/04/2019
JAMMU, April 15: A motivational lecture was conducted by Indian Army at Youth Employment Guidance Node (YEGN), Gigrial, Akhnoor which was attended by 43 students to identify potential youth from border villages of Khour Tehsil and guide them in joining Indian Armed Forces. The interaction saw spirited participation and the Army remains the favourite career choice, reflecting the high regard for the Indian Army in these areas. The YEGN, Gigrial is a fully equipped recruitment training centre lo...

SMVDU organizes industrial visit to Wipro, Greater Noida

16/04/2019
JAMMU, April 15: The School of Computer Science & Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra (J&K) organized an industrial visit to Wipro Technologies, Greater Noida for its students with an aim to harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and emerging technologies. The visit was coordinated by Mr. BK Bhatia, T&P Officer, SMVDU and Ms. Pooja Sharma and Dr. Abhishek Gupta, Faculty Members, SoCSE, SMVDU. The visit started with a br...

CME on 'Cardiovascular Axis' held at Anandpur Sahib

16/04/2019
Anandpur Sahib, April 15: As many as 40 doctors from Anandpur Sahib, Nurpur Bedi, and Nangal attended an Ivy Hospital's CME on Cardiovascular Axis at Hotel New Park Plaza here. Addressing CME, Dr Ankur Ahuja, Director Cardiology at Ivy Hospital, Mohali said that coronary artery disease (CAD) i.e angina or heart attack is caused by atherosclerosis or deposition of cholesterol in the arteries of the heart. However it is frequently associated with atherosclerosis in other vessels of the body i....

Cong should come clear on BJP queries: Balbir

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 15: Raising several questions over the antecedents of the Congress and the former Sadar-e-Riyasat, Ex Union Minister, Dr. Karan Singh, the BJP has asked the Congress leadership to explain their position on historic events, moreso, the lofty utterances of their leaders. BJP State Spokesperson & Media Incharge for Udhampur-Doda-Kathua Parliamentary Constituency, Balbir Ram Rattan, said that people have every right to know the past track of the parties and their candidates in the f...

NDA organises awareness programme

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 15: Nations Development Association NDA today organized an awareness programme as part of the Digital India celebrations wherein the participants were made aware about the e-governance and other concepts. The Programme was held in collaboration with BSSK High School Kalu Chak, Jammu and Shree Vaishno Institute SVI Under BTP Registration No. B02190100004 Ministry of Skill Development And Entrep reneurship. Princip al Anju Bakshi was the chief guest and Managing Director, SVI Co...

Final randomization of poll staff held at Udhampur

16/04/2019
UDHMAPUR , APRIL 15: Third and final randomization of polling staff for 524 polling stations of three Assembly Constituencies of 60- Udhampur 61-Chenani and 62- Ramnagar was conducted by District Election Authority here under the supervision of General Observer, Kahan Singh Pannu and District Election Officers, Dr. Piyush Singla at Mini Conference Hall DC Office Complex Udhampur. DIO NIC, Anil Sharma briefed about the process of randomization of PO, P1, P2 and P3 through devised software. ...

BJP wave sweeps Udhampur-Kathua Constituency: Chrungoo

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 15: The teams of BJP organised hectic tours of Udhampur constituency today. Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, BJP State Spokesperson on Kashmir Affairs along with his team toured Mansar, Ramkot, Mandli, Phinter, Mahanpur, Billawar and Balpur in the biggest constituency of the region. The team held a number of meetings at various places, met activists and important people thereat. The team comprised Bharat Bhushan Mahotra, BJP State Incharge-Library & Documentarian, S. P. Sharma, Vijay Gup...

Airtel, FICCI Ladies organisation launches Women's Safety app - My Circle

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 15: Bharti Airtel ("Airtel"), India's leading telecom services provider, and the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), the women business wing of apex trade body FICCI, launched a carrier agnostic safety app - My Circle which has been is designed to empower women in the event of any distress or panic situation. My Circle app enables women to send SOS alerts to any five of their family or friends in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Punj...

BJP will not succeed in misleading people further by their hollow slogans: Mahajan

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 15: Shri Ram Sena (SRS) today slammed BJP for yet again befooling people of J&K in general and people of country in particular on contentious issues like Ram Temple in Ayodhya, abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A and tall promise of bringing good days for people of country. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, SRS State J&K President Rajiv Mahajan today cautioned the people of state against the false promises of BJP. He recalled the attention of general public that same...

Army pays tribute to officer who died after falling in gorge

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 14: The Army Monday paid tribute to Major Vikas Singh, who died after falling into a gorge along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir during routine patrolling. Chinar Corps commander Lt Gen K J S Dhillon and all ranks paid homage to Major Singh in a solemn ceremony at Badamibagh cantonment here, an army spokesman said. "The gallant officer made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty while patrolling along LoC in Machhil Sector in Kupwara district on 14 April," the spokes...

Panthers pay tributes to Gurcharan Singh

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 15:Panthers Party has expressed grief and sorrow on the demise of Sardar Gurcharan Singh, Chairman the Humans NGO, President Panthic Morcha, J&K & BJP leader, conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family. Prof. Bhim Singh, Chief Patron, Balwant Singh Mankotia, State President, P.K Ganju, Sr. State Vice President, Choudhary Mohd. Iqbal, Vice President, Adv. Bansi Lal Sharma, Advisor, Anita Thakur, General Secretary, Surinder Wahi, Jagdev Singh, Capt. Anil Gour, Rajinder Singh Ma...

Khanna, other BJP leaders visit kishtwar

16/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 15: BJP National Vice President & Prabhari Jammu Kashmir BJP, Avinash Rai Khanna, alongwith former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shamsher Singh Manhas and State General Secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul, visited the residence of RSS senior activist Chanderkant Sharma at Kishtwar and expressed their condolences with the family of the bereaved social figure of erstwhile Doda district, who got martyrdom few days ago when he and his ...

Rahul Gandhi a perpetual liar: Kavinder

16/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 15: Kavinder Gupta welcomed the contempt petition filled by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi againt congress president Rahul Gandhi for his alleged statement made during election campaign that "Chowkidar Chor hai" in relation to PM Narendra Modi. Gupta also welcomed the Hon'ble Supreme Court order in the said contemt petition against Rahul Gandhi wherein he has been directed to explain his statement "sarvoch Niyalaya ne kaha hai ki chowkidar chor hai"(The SC has said that chowkidar is thief), ...

BJP has betrayed people of Jammu: Chib

16/04/2019
HIRANAGAR, Apr 15: Former minister and senior Congress leader, R S Chib while addressing election rally in favour of Congress candidate from Kathua-Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat, Vikramaditya Singh at Haria Chak in Hiranagar today, said BJP has betrayed the people of Jammu in every sphere, whether it was sanctioning of new projects, providing jobs to Jammu youth or sanctioning of funds to this region. The people will not spare this party during these elections, he added. He pointed out that ...

Siblings follow different ideology for electoral benefits: Lal Singh

16/04/2019
Kathua, Apr 15: Ch Lal Singh while electioneering at Hatli and other areas of Kathua, strongly condemned the statement of NC and PDP stand of complete regional autonomy and separate prime minister in the state. Ch Lal Singh said that Abdulla's ruled the state for more than fifty years and never thought of the equitable development of the three regions of the state. I failed to understand that what has happened to these parties at the time of the Panchyat elections. Now they are very enthusiasti...

JU organises Clean Tawi Green Tawi campaign

16/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 15: Department of Sociology University of Jammu organised the "Clean Tawi Green Tawi campaign in collaboration with the State Pollution Control Board Jammu and Jammu Minicipal Corporation at Hari Ki Pouri Temple Jammu on 13th and 14th April, 2019. During the campaign students & Scholars of the Department of Sociology collected all the religious items, both Bio-Degradable and Non Biodegradable, from the devotees at "Har Ki Poudi" temple and segregated it into dry waste and wet waste....

Dogra Law College organises lecture on “Drug Abuse”

16/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 15: Dogra Law College organised a guest lecture on "Drug Abuse". The lecture was delivered by Dr. Vinod Dhar, Psychiatrist and De-Addiction Specialist. He is also District Programme Officer Mental Health, Jammu. The students of LL.B 3 year Course and BA LL.B 5 year Course were present during the lecture. The speaker was accorded warm welcome by the students, staff and management of Dogra Law College. Prof. V.P Magotra, Principal Dogra Law College, in his innagural address welcom...

JMC organizes awareness programme

16/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 15: JMC organized awareness programme for three consecutive days from 13th to 15th April, 2019 at three different places on the bank of river Tawi, one at Har Ki Pauri, two adjoining Tawi Bridge. Where 12 persons were deployed for segregation, one truck, two autos and one modernized auto to carry flowers from religious places to Bhagwati Nagar compost site of JMC in collaboration with various organizations such as the department of Enviro-nment Science, Jammu University, the J&K Stat...

BJP failed to understand its compulsion to collaborate with PDP

16/04/2019
Udhampur, Apr 15: Sweeping Udhampur by storm, thousands of Panther activists , Mr. Harsh Dev Singh Chairman JKNPP, Mr. Balwant Singh Mankotia State President and other leaders took out a gigantic rally which saw en masse participation of people. The massive rally started from Salthia Chowk and after passing through Kot road, Ramnagar Chowk, Mukherjee Bazaar, Gole Market Chowk, Apna Bazaar finally culminated at Mini Stadium Town Hall where the NPP leaders addressed the gathering. Addressing th...

BJP opens doors for Ladakh development: Khanna

16/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 15: BJP opened doors for the development of Ladakh region. This was stated by BJP National Vice-President & Prabhari J&K BJP, Avinash Rai Khanna while he conducted series of meetings at party headquarter, Leh. Avinash Rai Khanna, was also accompanied by BJP State Secretary & MLC Ch. Vikram Randhawa, Satish Sharma, Dorjay Angchok and other senior leaders, while he visited the region of Ladakh to take stock of election preparations at ground level and boost the party workers' morale i...

GHSS Batote clinches 1st position

16/04/2019
RAMBAN, Apr 15: Under the banner of Systematic Voters Educa-tion and Electoral participation (SVEEP) a district level quiz competition on the theme "Electoral process" was organized by district administration in collaboration with Education Department at conference hall Maitra, Ramban here today. District Election Officer (DEO), Ramban, Showkat Aijaz Bhat was the chief guest whereas Nodal Officer SVEEP (CEO), Ramban, AH Fani was presided over the programme, ACD, Nawaz Banday, DPO, Sunil Singh,...

Rishi appeals for vote in favour of Adv AK Sawhney

16/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 15: Rishi Kaul Kilam prominent social activist and National Executive Council Member NSC student wing of NCP today appealed the legal Luminary/ Members of Jammu Bar Association of J&K High Court to vote and support Senior Advocate Mr AK Sawhney who is contesting for the post of President J&K High Court Bar Association. He is the most deserving candidate and has always raised his voice for the cause of Student Community. Rishi added that advocate Sawhney will fight for the right cau...

Megha Kaul is Miss India Jammu & Kashmir

16/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 15: With the legacy of transforming lives of young talented women who have become icons in the glamour and fashion industry, fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2019 co-powered by Sephora & Rajnigandha Pearls vows to continue its tradition with an aim to extend whole-hearted support to the new generation women who have the potential to lead and represent the country in the future. With Six Miss Worlds who have made India proud by marking their presence on the global map- Reita Faria (196...

Meeting regarding sanitation work held

16/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 15: Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta today on 15-4-2019 conveyed a meeting at Town Hall Jammu in connection with expediting the work of sanitation in all the wards of Jammu Municipal Corporation in proper way. The meeting was also attended by councilor of ward no.16 Rajinder Sharma alongwith Pardeep Singh Manhas , Joint Commissioner (A), Dr. Saleem Khan, Health Officer , Darshan Kumar , Sanitation Officer and all the sanitary Inspectors of Jammu Municipal Corpor-ation Sanitary Inspectors p...

BJP neglected education, health sectors in State: Bhalla

15/04/2019
Hiranagar, Apr 14: Former Minister and Congress contesting candidate from Jammu-Poonch parliamentary seat Raman Bhalla today lambasted BJP Government for 'totally neglecting education and health sectors in State.This was observed by him while campaigning for Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh from Udhampur -Doda constituency at Jatwal, Dayalachak areas of Hiranagar constituency. Prominent among those present on the occasion include Ex MLC Subash Gupta, Ex MLA Gardhari Lal Chalotra, EX. MLA ...

Bhim reminds Modi of his election speech in Kathua ignoring Congress & BJP’s blunders

15/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 14: Prof. Bhim Singh, Chief Patron JKNPP & a Sr. Member of Supreme Court Bar Association expressed shock on Prime Minister, Modi's statement he made in Kathua, J&K this morning that the PM forgot to mention BJP's candidate in Udhampur Lok Sabha contest besides the PM failed to mention the failures of the BJP Govt. During its 16 years rule in India. Prof. Bhim Singh expressed shock that a Prime Minister while speaking to the Voters of Jammu & Kashmir in Kathua completely forgot to me...

Natrang stages new hilarious play ‘Commission’

15/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 14: Natrang presented a new hilarious play 'Commission' written by Saadat Hasan Manto and directed by Neeraj Kant in its weekly theatre series, 'Sunday Theatre'. This play showcases the magic of satire, that how a modern emperor, living in the era of social media deals with his people, and how an emperor can easily escape from his responsibilities by forming commissions after commissions. The play opens in the modern court room of a modern emperor along with his two head butlers. T...

JU organises academic council of National Resource Centre

15/04/2019
Jammu, Apr 14: Meeting of the Academic Council for the National Resource Centre in Home Science sanctioned to the University of Jammu by Deptt of Higher Education , MHRD was held on 12th of April 2019. Prof Neeru Sharma, From the Deptt of Home Science, University of Jammu was nominated as the coordinator for the Academic Council. The members of the Academic Council were nominated as per the guidelines of the NRC. They are the eminent academicians drawn from the five specializations of Home Sc...

Dogra narrative for Congress, BJP is only for political purposes: Lal Singh

15/04/2019
Billawar, Apr 14: Taking a dig a BJP statement on "Abdullahs and Mufti have destroyed three generations of Jammu and Kashmir's citizens", Ch Lal Singh said that why BJP formed government with them if they are convinced that Kashmiri centric parties have spoiled the state. Ch Lal Singh today was on election campaign at Billawar and addressed a series of meetings at Ramkot, Galak, Nagrota, Gurah, Mandli, Phinter chowk and Mahanpur. Ch Lal Singh said that, Nationalist forces are only is Jammu and ...

NC pays tribute to Baba Saheb Ambedkar

15/04/2019
JAMMU Apr 14: National Conference on Sunday described Baba Saheb Dr B R Ambedkar as a great visionary, saying the legendary leader worked tirelessly to foster egalitarian society and shed caste discrimination across the country. "The people will always remember the architect of the Constitution of India for giving best Constitution in the world", State Secretary Mr Rattan Lal Gupta said while paying tributes to Baba Saheb on his birth anniversary at a function held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan her...

Present election is a fight between the poor and rich: Harsh

15/04/2019
Kathua, Apr 14: Maintaining that NPP is the only party fighting for the cause of poor and marginalized sections of society, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh Chairman JKNPP and former Minister today appealed the people of Kathua to support their own regional party for the justice to deprived classes. He said that the present election was not a contest between political parties but it symbolized the fight between the poor and the rich-'the proletariats and the bourgeois'. With Panthers Party representing the ...

Bharat Vikas Parishad committed for inculcating Sanskars among youth: Jain

15/04/2019
JAMMU Apr 14: BVP today held a press conference at Bal Niketan Ambphalla addressed by Suresh Jain, National Organising Secretary, Sushil Sharma, National Secretary (Organising), Dev Raj Sharma, National Secretary(Seva). Briefing of various objectives, new projects of BVP was given. It was informed that two new branches of BVP have been opened one at village Barui in Akhnoor tehsil and one in Akhnoor taking the tally of branches in the State to 26. Four new silai kendars for women taking the ...

8th Vishal Jagran of Jai Maa Chandi organized at Rehari

15/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 14: During Navratri festival Jagran committee of Rehari Colony organized an impressive 8th Vishal jagran of "JAI MAA CHANDI" at Rehari Colony near Police Post Sarwal last night to promotion of world peace and for prosperity of Mankind. SDPO West DySP Amit Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion. Deepak and Akshay along with their committee members and other dignitaries lighted the Akhand jyoti and performed the Aarti pooja. Hundreds of devotees including residents of Rehari Col...

Kavinder inaugurates “Biker's Vault”

15/04/2019
JAMMU, Apr 14: BJP senior leader and Former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta along with State Vice President BJP Kr. Rajeev Charak, State Secretary BJP Ajay Gupta(Pargal) & State Vice President BJYM Adv. Ishant Gupta inaugurate "Biker's Vault" - A complete one stop store for bike accessories, gears and all riding essentials at Qasim Nagar here today. On this occasion, Kavinder Gupta congratulates the young entrepreneur Mr. Sumeet Gupta who himself is a rider and roam across the country on b...

Army interacts with Sarpanches, ex-servicemen

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: In continuation with the undeterred drive to mitigate the hardship faced by Veterans and ex-servicemen, an interactive session was organised at Kalsiyan. On the occasion, the Sarpanches of Kalsiyan area were invited to facilitate civil-military co-ordination and liaison. The event was utilized as a platform to promote national integration and spread the message of peace during the ongoing general election. The event was attended by large number of ex-servicemen an...

Baisakhi Celebrated with Songs, Dances at MHAC School

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: It has always been an effort of MHAC to keep its students abreast with Indian Culture & festivals Keeping up its tradition, MHAC celebrated Baisakhi in a colourful & cheerful manner. On occasion of Baisakhi Festival, a mass scale celebration was held on the premises of MHAC Junior School ground. After the Morning assembly. Vanshika Bhatt VD & Ananya Tandon VIIIA spoke on celebration of Baisakhi in Hindi & English respectively martyrs of Jallianwalla massacre were also remember...

Bhandara organized at Ware House

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: A massive bhandara was organized at Ware House-Nehru Market Jammu today on the occasion of Durga Asthami, wherein a large number of people including all traders participated with great enthusiasm. Vikram Randhawa, Ex-Union Minister Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta, Ex-Dy. CM Kavinder Gupta, Ex-Minister Sat Sharma, Ex. MLA Rajesh Gupta, General Secre tary of BJP Yudhvir Sethi and BJP Jammu District President Baldev Singh Billowria were present on the occasion.Rattan Lal Mahajan, President...

BLSKS concludes Navratra Festival

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: Today Chaitra Navratra Festival 2019 organized by Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS) was concluded& presented its 256thRegular Saturday Series Musical Play "Mai Diyan Chuniya" in collaboration with Sangam Tru Art Production as a part of its regular feature at open air theatre Durga Bhawan, Janipur, Jammu. The function was inaugurated after lighting the Traditional Lamp by the Chief Guest Sh.V.K.Magotra, Former Regional Director, Directorate of Field Publicity ,Gover...

Rally for Veer Naris, Veterans held

14/04/2019
UDHAMPUR, APRIL 13: Hundreds of Veer Naris, Veterans and NOKs from all over Ladakh region participated in a 'Year of NOK' Rally for Veer Naris & Veterans organised by the Parashu Brigade of the Fire & Fury Corps at Nimu Military Station today , as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Kargil Vijay Diwas. In this Rally, Veer Naris, Veterans and NOKs were given important information pertaining to ESM updates and ECHS and AWES welfare schemes provided for them by the Central/ State Govern...

JKNPP organises rally in Kathua

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: Expressing gratitude to the Dogras for reposing faith in the Panthers Party, the party leaders including Chairman Mr. Harsh Dev Singh, State President Young Panthers Mr. Yash Paul Kundal and others took out a massive road show in Kathua which saw en masse participation of the people. The leaders vociferously asserted that since all other parties including the Congress, BJP had belied the hopes and aspirations of the people of Jammu, Panthers Party alone had stood firm to emerge...

DGP J&K meets injured police personnel, handovers relief

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: Director General of Police J&K Shri Dilbag Singh today handed over welfare relief in favour of the police personnel who were injured during election duties in North Kashmir's Sopore area.DGP along with IGP Kashmir Shri S.P Pani met the injured police personnel today. DGP & IGP has wished for their speedy and quick recovery. The jawans have been assured of all possible assistance and welfare by the senior officers. DGP said that department is committed to the welfare of its jaw...

Cong, its proxy candidates will bite dust at the hands of Dr. Jitendra in election: Balbir

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: With just four days left for election campaigning in Udhampur, the Congress has miserably failed to come out with its achievements as a result its Candidate is finding it difficult to face the public. Its game plan of contesting the election with the help of proxy candidates will bite dust at the hands of BJP candidate Dr. Jitendra Singh in the election for Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency on April 18 this year. This was stated by BJP State Spokesperson & Constituency Media In...

No CBI probe in Rasana case a miscarriage of Justice: Lal Singh

14/04/2019
HIRANAGAR, APRIL 13: President Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan and Ex MP, Ch Lal Singh addressed a public meeting at Rajpura, Hiranagar today. He attacked NC and PDP for labeling Dogras as 'Pro-Rapist' and hate-mongers and said that these parties have bigoted mindset and these parties accused Dogras of communalizing the Rassana issue but the injustice to the little goddess has been rendered by these parties who are keeping eye on the Jammu seats. But at the same time, it is very unfortunate that cong...

Shat Chandi Maha Yagya concludes at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

14/04/2019
KATRA, APRIL 13: Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organized by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji during Navratras for peace and prosperity, concluded today with Purna Ahuti, on the auspicious occasion of Ramanavami. Mr. K. Skandan, Advisor to Governor; Mr. Simrandeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Mr. Vivek Verma, Additional CEO of the Shrine Board; Mr. Naresh Kumar, SDM Bhawan; other officers and staff...

Jallianwala Bagh massacre: 100 years on, Britain has much to apologise for says DBYC

14/04/2019
JAMMU, April 13: Desh Bhagat Yadgaar Committee in function held at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Dev Jee Chand Nagar Jammu remembered the Jallianwala Bagh massacre,( Amritsar massacre) on its tricentuary which was took place on 13 April 1919 when a crowd of nonviolent protesters, along with Baishakhi pilgrims, who had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab, were fired upon by troops of fifty British Indian Army soldiers, commanded by Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer. In this regard one day pro...

CUK's Law deptt, DRS organizes extension lectures

14/04/2019
SRINAGAR, April 13: The Departments of Law and Religious Studies organised two extension lectures at Nowgam-I academic block here on Saturday. Mr. Mazyar Ahmad, a research scholar in Maritime Law, delivered the lecture to the scholars and students of the Law Department in the presence of Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir. Mr. Mazyar discussed Maritime Law, its relevance and differences from international commercial law and international public law. He highlighted various aspects of the ...

BJP refutes charge alleging lapse of security to Chanderkant

14/04/2019
JAMMU, April 13: Strongly refuting a misleading and motivated news item appearing in a section of the press alleging that security threat to Chander Kant Sharma, the RSS leader of Kishtwar, was treated very casually and ignored by the RSS leadership and Dr Jitendra Singh, BJP Candidate for Udhampur-Kathua Parliamentary constituency, Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, BJP State Spokesperson on Kashmir Affairs stated that the appropriate security was provided to Chander Kant Sharma by the State Police. The...

Army conducts lecture on career guidance for students

14/04/2019
UDHAMPUR, April 13: Indian Army has relentlessly endeavoured to motivate the youth of rural areas, build their confidence and promote their talent. As part of the sustained efforts to empower the youth, a lecture on 'Career Guidance' for students of Government High School, Summewali of Ramban district was conducted today. Youth are the driving factor in developmental activities and therefore need to be channelised towards nation building in a planned and focused manner. The aim of lecture was ...

Cong-NC claim of being secular is much farther from truth: Brig Gupta

14/04/2019
JAMMU, April 13: Not wanting to remain behind the PDP and NC who are competing with each other to prove whose workers are true Mujahideen, the Congress backed Deputy Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has proudly announced prefixing of his name with the word "Mujahid". Not satisfied at that he has urged others also to follow him and start calling themselves Mujahid, stated Brig Gupta, State Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party. Since there has been no condemnation from Congress,...

The Jammu Film Festival from Sept 29

14/04/2019
JAMMU, April 13: The much awaited Jammu Film Festival has been postponed to September. This was announced by the Festival Directors Rakesh Roshan Bhat and Rohit Bhat while announcing the new dates. "The earlier plan was to conduct the festival in May when the festival was announced in February this year. However, due to the unfortunate Pulwama incident and thereafter the elections the festival core team didn't find it appropriate to go ahead with the festival in May" said Rohit Bhat. "This fest...

Mahajan greets people on Ramnavami

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: State President, Shri Ram Sena (SRS), Rajiv Mahajan on Saturday greeted the people on the occasion of Ramnavami, the Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Rama."Greetings and good wshes to all fellow citizens on the joyous occasion of Ramnavami," Rajiv Mahajan said.He said that life of Lord Rama is a source of inspiration."The path of truth, justice and sacrifice shown by Lord Rama are still relevant for the society," he added. "May the example of Rama as Maryada Purus...

Poll arrangements finalized in Doda

14/04/2019
DODA, APRIL 13: A high-level meeting of the concerned officers was held here today in which the arrangements put in place for smooth conduct of the April 18 Lok Sabha Elections in the district were finalized. The meeting was chaired by the District Election Officer Doda Dr Sagar D. Doifode. ADDC Doda, ARO Doda, ARO Bhaderwah, SSP Doda, ACR Doda, ASP Doda, ACD Doda besides Nodal officers were also present in the meeting. The meeting discussed all election-related matters like deployment of pol...

Governor greets people on Baisakhi

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: Governor Satya Pal Malik has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. In his message of felicitations, the Governor observed that this day, which marks the beginning of the New Year in the Indian Calendar, has a special significance for the people of Northern India, particularly for the Sikh community as the Khalsa Panth was born on this day. Governor said that, in the Northern States, Baisakhi also marks the commencement of the harvesting season, when farmers ...

Training of all-women polling stations staff held in Srinagar

14/04/2019
SRINAGAR, APRIL 13: Female polling officials to be deployed at all-women polling stations in the Srinagar district in connection with the Lok Sabha elections were Saturday imparted training at DC Office Srinagar here. The training session included videos demonstrating duties of the polling personnel and hands-on training on use of Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails or VVPATs. Pertinently, eight polling stations one each in eight assembly constituencies ...

3-day training for female poll staff commences at Doda

14/04/2019
DODA, APRIL 13: In view of the forthcoming General Elections in the district, a hands-on three-day training regarding election related material and poll procedure was inaugurated here today.The programme was conduct under the supervision of District Election Officer Dr Sagar D. Doifode. During the inaugural session, Master trainer Fayaz Mehta, ALMTs Dr Akhter Hussain and Mohammad Irfan acquainted the female polling staff about the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Veri...

Industrialists appeal for smooth traffic flow on Jammu-Srinagar highway

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: An industrialists' body here Saturday appealed to the Governor administration to ensure smooth flow of traffic on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway, claiming that traffic mismanagement has caused huge losses to the sector. The nearly 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country, has been closed for civilian traffic twice a week -- Wednesday and Sunday -- from 4 am to 5 pm till May 31 to facilitate smooth movement of security c...

NC protests ban on civilian traffic twice a week on Jammu-Srinagar highway

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13:National Conference activists Saturday protested in the highway township of Banihal against the ban on the movement of civilian traffic twice a week on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. The protesters, led by National Conference district president, Ramban, Sajjad Shaheen, staged the protest to press for revocation of the "anti-people" and "authoritarian" order. The nearly 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, will remain clo...

Kashmira calls for strengthening secular forces

14/04/2019
KATHUA APRIL 13: Senior National Conference leader and former MLC Th Kashmira Singh has called for a decisive battle through the power of ballot against divisive forces, saying that politics of hate will not only retard the growth of the nation but create mistrust among the people. Canvassing for the Congress candidate for Kathua-Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha Constituency Mr Vikramaditya Singh, the former MLC said that vote to him will be support to preserving secular ethos of the State, which has ...

ECI invokes powers under Article 324 to prohibit display/exhibit anybiopic/publicity material during MCC period

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: The Election Commission of India has ordered prohibiting display in electronic media including cinematography of any biopic or publicity material in the nature of biography/hagiography sub-serving the purposes of any political entity or any individual entity connected to it.In a detailed order issued by the ECI on 10th April, 2019 highlights "that any biopic material in the nature of biography/hagiography sub-serving the purposes of any political entity or any individual entity...

Div Com reviews execution on Jammu-Akhnoor road

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Sanjeev Verma today chaired a meeting with concerned officers to review the progress on 4-lanning project of Jammu-Akhnoor road. The meeting was attended by General Manager NHIDCL, Vijay Kumar, DFO Jammu, Sat Paul, SDM North Satish Kumar and senior functionaries of Revenue, PDD, PWD, Police and other concerned. On the occasion, General Manager NHIDCL apprised the Div Com about the progress on Jammu Akhnoor Road 4-lanning.

Exam for Range Officer post as per schedule: JKPSC

14/04/2019
JAMMU, APRIL 13: Jammu and Kashmir Public service Commission (JKPSC) today refuted news reports carried by a section of newspapers that the High Court has debarred it from conducting scheduled exams. A press statement of JKPSC said that the General Knowledge paper of Range Officer Grade-I (Forest) post scheduled to be held on 14th of April 2019 will be as per schedule already notified. "Rumours about the import of the orders of the High Court prohibiting the Commission from conducting schedul...