Ganai holds public outreach program at Jammu

20/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 19: Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today said the Governor's Admini-stration will organize orientation workshops and awareness camps in far-off place of the state to educate farmers about latest cultivation techniques and schemes launched by the state and centre for boosting agriculture sector. Interacting with delegations during his weekly public outreach program here, he underscored the need to raise awareness regarding various technological interventions and govern...

Sonam Wangchuk meets Governor

20/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 19: Sonam Wangchuk, a Ladakhi engineer, innovator and education reformist, along with Ms. Gitanjali, CEO, Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan. Wangchuk informed Governor about the outcome of his continuing endeavours to reform the education system and bring it in sync with ground realities by pursuing locally relevant knowledge, values and skills through Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL) which was fou...

NC SC/OBC Cell organizes one day convention

20/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 19: A one day convention was organized today at Sher-i-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu by National Conference Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes Cell under the chairmanship of former minister and Chairman of the Cell Babu Ram Paul. The convention was attended by hundreds of people from the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes community, wherein, a resolution was moved, adopted and unanimously passed in support of the Article 35A to preserve the integrity, unity and diversity of the t...

DGP visits Kargil; Reviews security arrangements

20/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 19: Director General of Police, J&K S.P Vaid-IPS who was accompanied by IGP Kashmir Zone S.P Pani-IPS, DIG CKR Vidhi Kumar Birdi-IPS, SSP PCR Kashmir Shahid Mehraj-JKPS, and SP Kargil Vinod Kumar-IPS, visited Zanskar Sub Division and Kargil to review the security arrangement in connection with 4th General Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Election-2018. S.P Vaid-IPS along with other officers visited Police Station Zanskar, where he interacted with the officers and jawans...

ATM cheating case solved; accused arrested

20/08/2018
Srinagar, Aug 19: Srinagar police solved an ATM cheating case and arrested the accused involved in the crime. On 14th of August 2018 Tariq Ahmad Rather son of Mohammad Abdullah Rather resident of Athwajan Panthchowk approached Police Station Pantha Chowk with a written complaint wherein he stated that some unknown person has fraudulently withdrawn Rs. 80000/- by using his debit card. Accordingly a case FIR number 69/2018 under relevant sections was registered and investigation was taken up. Du...

BJP instigating people over presence of Rohingya refugees in Jammu: NC

20/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 19: A senior National Conference (NC) leader has accused the BJP of instigating people over the presence of "illegal" Rohingya refugees in Jammu and said it virtually did nothing for their deportation over the past four years. "Why the BJP is not acting even now (against Rohingya) instead of beating chests and instigating the people," National Conference provincial president Devender Singh Rana told a series of public meetings during his day-long tour of his Nagrota assembly constit...

Chandi Mata Chhari leaves for Atholi Padder from Kishtwar

20/08/2018
KISHTWAR, Aug 19: Mata Chandi's Chhari Mubarak today left from Kishtwar to onward journey towards Chandi dham, Machail Paddar. Thousands of devotees including women and children accompanied the Chhari Mubarak amid chanting of religious slogans and singing of Bhajans filling the atmosphere with spiritual ambience. The main function was held at Chowgan Kishtwar, where huge gathering comprising around 10,000 people devotees. The Chhari of Chandi Mata reached Kishtwar last night and was accorded ...

Two training workshops for PGT’s held at MHAC School

20/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 19: A two day workshop was conducted at MHAC School Nagbani in association with DAVCMC from 18th August, 2018 to 19th August, 2018 for PGT's. The subject areas covered were English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounts, Business Studies & Economics. The programme was inaugurated by lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the School Principal, Mrs Sween Puri, ), Dr. K.K Kapoor Professor (Dept. of Chemistry, Jammu University), Dr. Sandeep Arya, Asstt. Professor (Dept. of Physics, J...

IIPA organizes Panel Discussion on “Uninterrupted Power Supply to Jammu”

20/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 19: Indian Institute of Public Administration, J&K Regional Branch organized a panel discussion on the theme "Uninterrupted Power Supply to Jammu". The panelists included Er Shivdev Singh Kotwal , SE PDD, Er Manhar Gupta, Supt Engineer (M&RE) PDD and Er Sanjeev Kumar, General Manager IRCON. Er D S Pawar, Former Member SERC was the moderator of the panel discussion. The function was attended by eminent senior citizens, members of IIPA and employees of PDD. The introduction on the top...

SNCF donates 140 units of blood

20/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 19: Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation branch Samba organized a voluntarily Blood Donation camp at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Samba. Volunteers from all age group participated in this camp to spread the message of Baba Hardev Singh ji that "blood should flow in veins and not in drains". The camp was inaugurated by Ajit Singh zonal Incharge Sant Nirankari Mandal Jammu, while speaking on the occasion he said that to save a human life is a noble venture, and doing so through bloo...

BJP failed to provide basic human requirement to poor people: Manjit

20/08/2018
Vijaypur, Aug 19: Former Minister and District President of Congress in Samba today expressed concern over under development of villages in Vijaypur constituency. A meeting of Congress workers and villagers was organized at Kothey Morh Bassi (Vijaypur) where former Minister Manjit Singh was the chief guest. The locals welcomed the decision of Congress party for his appointment as district president. Speaking on the occasion, Manjit Singh expressed his concern and said the people in Kothey Morh...

Natrang stages Munshi Prem Chand’s famous short story ‘Kafan’

20/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 19: Natrang staged a dramatic presentation of Munshi Prem Chand's famous short story, 'Kafan' here today at Natrang Studio Theatre in its Sunday Theatre Series. The play was directed by Neeraj Kant. Though written many years ago by country's most celebrated visionary writer, the story appears timeless and still has a lot to convey to the present generation and even generations to come and it is a very precise satire on the degradation of human values. At the very outset Natrang Di...

SPS Hospitals affirms 95% success rate for more than 120 + Kidney Transplants

20/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 19: 18th August 2018: Centre of Excellence for Kidney Transplant, SPS Hospitals Ludhiana, Only hospital in South East Asia to be accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI USA) within 2 years of its inception, announced the successful completion of 120 kidney transplants, with satisfying results which are at par with any other centre in the region with success rate of more than 95%. Kidney Transplant facility at SPS Hospitals Ludhiana, provides an opportunity to the people su...

Kavinder, Ganga visit Atal’s residence

20/08/2018
NEW DELHI, Aug 19: Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar was in Delhi to pay the homage to Former Prime Minister of India Bharat Ratan Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who breathed his last on 16th August. Kavinder Gupta along with former Minister and MLA Vijaypur, Chander Prakash Ganga also visited the Residence of Atal ji to condole the family members of the departed soul. He shared the moments of the past with the family members as Gupta has worked for a long period with Atal ji in Jammu ...

BJP has mastered art of marketing falsehood: Mir

20/08/2018
JAMMU Aug 19: JKPCC Chief G.A. Mir has said that BJP has mastered the art of marketing falsehood and exploiting the emotions of the people for their vote bank politics but has failed to fulfill a single promise. Addressing a series of meetings of different assembly segments of Chhamb, Billawar, Basohli, Kalakote and Vijaypur here today Mir said that BJP has the art of spreading falsehood and marketing lies besides exploiting the emotions of people on different slogans, which has created divis...

NC OBC Cell holds protests in support of Article 35A

20/08/2018
JAMMU Aug 19; National Conference OBC Cell on Sunday took out a protest march at Bhatindi here in support of Article 35A, describing it as a constitutional guarantee to the distinct identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Carrying placards, the protesters raised slogans, emphasizing the need for its preservation. Addressing the protesters, Co-Chairman of the OBC Cell Mr Abdul Gani Teli cautioned against the ill effects of repealing Article 35A, saying that it will cost the youths their j...

Executive Vice-President The Guild of Service meets Governor

20/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 19: Ms. Meera Khanna, Trustee & Executive Vice-President, The Guild of Service, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Ms. Khanna informed Governor about the various facilities and institutions which are being run by the Guild of Service to alleviate the lot of women and children who have suffered since the onset of terrorism in the Valley. Governor urged Ms. Khanna to see that The Guild of Service continued with its ongoing philanthropic activities at Srinagar an...

Free Health Check-Up Camp organized at JU

20/08/2018
JAMMU Aug 19: A free Health Check Up camp was organised today for the morning walkers and University fraternity by SMVD Narayana Super Speciality Hospital in collaboration with Health Centre, University of Jammu. The camp was attended by over 70 morning walkers in which B.P measurements and Blood Sugar tests were done free of cost. The morning walkers were impressed by the services provided by SMVDHNH and thanked the Medical Officer, University Health Centre and his team to make this camp suc...

Army organises career counseling

20/08/2018
JAMMU Aug 19: Army organised a Career Counseling Session for youth of Malar, Kishtwar District. The lecture was targeted towards the children of remote and far flung villages of Malar region, Kishtwar district to make them aware of the ample career opportunities available to them after completing 10th or12th from any stream. A total of 100 youth attended the event. Students of Malar region studying in class 10th, 11th and 12th attended the counseling followed by a interactive session to ...

Khanna reviews election preparations in J&K

20/08/2018
JAMMU Aug 19: Bharatiya Janata Party National Vice-President and Prabhari for J&K State, Avinash Rai Khanna reviewed the status of election preparations in the state for Panchayat, Committee, Council and Corporation, in a meeting conducted at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. BJP State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul along with State General Secretaries Dr. Narinder Singh, Yudhvir Sethi, former Minister Sat Sharma, Deepak Gupta, Gopal Mahajan and other senior leaders attended the meeting. ...

Sat provides 18 lakhs for construction of play ground

20/08/2018
JAMMU Aug 19: To make Jammu's youth more participative in sports and other co curricular activities, Former Minister and BJP MLA from Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) handed over CDF (Constituency Development Fund) letter amounting to Rupees 18 lakhs to locals of Saini Mohalla area of Talab Tillo for construction works of play ground at Saini Mohalla. The amount has been given by the MLA for leveling of play ground and construction of boundary wall as well. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said ...

Photo walk marks World Photography Day

20/08/2018
Chandigarh, Aug 19: To celebrate World Photography Day, a photowalk was organized by ProColor School of Photography & Filming in association with SONY India at Sukha Lake here this morning. Around 150 amateur and professional photographers participated in the session by by Gagan Singh, Jagjit Singh and Abhit Jhanjhi all senior photographers and Sony mentors. The idea behind the walk was to share the art, broaden the culture and help enthusiasts from Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and nearby c...

Karra meets Governor

20/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 19: Tariq Hameed Karra, former Member of Parliament and Member, Congress Working Committee, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today and expressed concern about the legal challenge to Article 35 A of the Indian Constitution. Karra discussed with Governor certain issues about the implementation of development schemes in the State and welcomed the decision for the long pending elections to Municipalities and Panchayats being conducted in Oct-December this year. Govern...

80 attend health camp

20/08/2018
Chandigarh, Aug 19: As many as 80 people were screened for different medical specialties during a free multi-specialty health checkup camp at Savitry Green Apartments, Zirakpur. Alchemist Wellness Centre a unit of Alchemist Hospital Panchkula in association with Savitry Green Welfare Association organized the camp. A team of doctors including Dr Varun Gupta, Consultant Internal Medicine, Dr Harita, Paediatrician and Dr Geetika Gynaecologist provided free consultation to the people during camp...

Ganai conducts public grievances redressal camp at Jammu

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today called for utilizing resources and skills available within the government for capacity building of teachers across the state. “There is a need for the capacity building of teachers to improve the quality of education and that can be done through training and workshops by utilizing the expertise of potential trainers from educational institutions, state universities and other departments involving an interdisciplinary, integrated...

Vyas chairs Governing Body meeting of SMVD Narayana Super-speciality Hospital

19/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 18: The 50th meeting of the Governing Body of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Narayana Super-speciality Hospital Kakryal was held here under the Chairman-ship of Advisor to Governor and Member Shrine Board, Finance and Audit Committee of the Hospital B. B. Vyas. The meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officer SMVD Shrine Board Dheeraj Gupta; Additional CEO Shrine Board Dr M.K. Kumar; Director, NVDSHPL Dr A Raghuvanshi; Senior Vice President Finance, NH A. Nagarajan; Chief Admin...

Natrang Children pay tribute to Vajpayee

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: Children wing of Natrang organized a prayer meeting in remembrance of Late Prime Minister of India Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Natrang Studio Theatre Jammu. Paying rich tributes to the departed soul, Natrang Director Sh. Balwant Thakur spoke at length about his contribution as poet, thinker and philosopher. Being a poet, he will live forever and no one will ever use the word ex-poet with his name and this is the uniqueness for being creative in life. Recalling few of his...

DPS Udhampur organises Investiture Ceremony

19/08/2018
UDHAMPUR, Aug 18: Students Council members of DPS Udhampur for the current academic session were sworn at a Grand Ceremony at MPH, amidst in air of enthusiasm and anticipation. After a traditional welcome, the Principal of the school Dr.Kunal Anand, introduced the Chief Guest for the day Mr.Ravinder Kumar (IAS), DC Udhampur, Guest of Honour Jenab Rayees Mohd Bhat (IPS), SSP Udhampur, Dr. J.C. Gupta (Pro-Vice Chairman DPS, UDH), Mr.Vivek Gupta M.D, DPS Udhampur, Academic Director Ms. Sucheta Gup...

Power shutdown

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: In order to carry out work for cutting of trees for four laning of Jammu Akhnoor road, the shutdown of 11kV feeders is being observed. During the shutdown, the power supply to Muthi, Lower Muthi, Paloura, Barnai and its adjoining areas shall remain affected onAugust 19 from 6 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Udheywala, KC Colony, Ganesh Vihar and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on August 19 from 6 am to 11 am. Likewise, the power supply to Shanti Nagar, Pa...

Governor reviews NHIDCL roads, Tunnels Projects

19/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 18: Governor N.N. Vohra chaired a meeting today to review the pace at which the vital Z Morh and Zojila Tunnel projects and certain major road projects are being executed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited. The review meeting was attended by B.B. Vyas and Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Advisors to Governor; BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Nagendra Nath Sinha, Managing Director, NHIDCL; Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor; Rohit Kansa...

Day long “Collaborative Session” on SLWM held at Jammu

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: Upholding the spirit of effective collaboration between the administrative system and the academia, the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, J&K organized a day-long "Collaborative Session", in order to garner all information and expertise that rests within the state, especially in the universities, on the subject Solid & Liquid Waste Manage-ment (SLWM) as well as bio-composting/vermin-composting, focusing on implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen and GOBAR-DHAN scheme. The...

Excise Commissioner convenes monthly Revenue Review Meeting

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: Excise Commissioner Talat Parvez Rohella today conducted monthly Revenue Review Meeting at Excise and Taxation Complex, Rail Head, Jammu, wherein he was apprised of the revenue realized during the month of July 2018. The meeting was informed that in aggregate an amount of Rs. 67855.29 Lacs revenue has been realized by the department upto July, 2018 as against Rs. 46096.46 Lacs collected upto the corresponding period of the previous year viz 2017-18 which shows an increase of R...

Chief Secretary reviews strategy for tackling drug abuse in J&K

19/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 18: Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam today called for urgently constituting a broad-based departmental panel alongwith representatives of some NGOs to formulate draft De-addiction Policy outlining comprehensive mechanism/measures to deal with the menace of drug abuse in the State in an efficacious manner. Chief Secretary passed these directions at a high-level meeting convened at the Civil Secretariat here this afternoon to review the follow-up action taken by the State Gover...

LAHDC Elections: Poll staff imparted training at Kargil

19/08/2018
KARGIL, Aug 18: The training for polling personnel appointed for conduct of Ladakh Auton-omous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil Elections 2018 was held here today. The training has been imparted to the polling personnel of education department in first shift while as PWD, GDC, Agriculture, Horticulture, animal, sheep, mechanical, handicraft, fisheries, FCS &CA, REW, SVD, Revenue, Corporative, Handloom, Medical, SWD, ICDS and others were imparted in second shift for zone Kargil , Dras...

Div Com reviews arrangements for Eid- ul-Azha

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements being put in place for the smooth celebration of upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival. IGP Jammu S.D. Singh, DC Jammu Ramesh Kumar, SSP Jammu Vivek Gupta, SSP Traffic Joginder Singh, SSP Samba Dr. Koushal Sharma, Director FCS & CA Amit Sharma, Deputy Director (C) Sheep Husbandry Dr. Vinod Choudhary, representatives from AUQAF, all DC's of Jammu Division through Video Conference and senior ...

BJP pays tributes to former PM

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: Remembering the noble soul, former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna, Late Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu West, held a simple yet heart touching tribute programme at Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan, Kachi Chawni. Former Cabinet Mini-ster Sat Sharma (MLA), BJP State Secretary & District Prabhari Pradu-man Singh, District President Ayodhya Gupta and other senior leaders of party expressed their emotions, while remembering the great soul. Sat Sharma, while paying...

CII organizes Industrial Visits to United Phosphorus Limited

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: Confederation of Industry in collaboration with United Phosphorus Limited organized an Industrial visit for students of MIET collegepursuing professional degree. CII is playing fundamental role in providing students practical perspective on the world of work. Educational institutes in India to a great extent are adopting industrial visits as a value-added learning method for students. Practical, hands-on learning is essential for better understanding of work processes and busines...

Cong emerging first choice in all three regions of state: Mir

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: President JKPCC G. A Mir said that winds of change are blowing in Kashmir and Jammu region and Congress is emerging as a first choice in three regions of the State in view of the consistency in its policy and secular credentials. Addressing a meeting of the prominent leaders and delegates of the party from Inderwal and Kishtwar here, PCC Chief said that people in Jammu and Kashmir regions feel cheated from their respective parties whom they voted to majority in 2014 to BJP in Ja...

Commissioner Secy FCS& CA visits Ganderbal; Reviews working of Deptt

19/08/2018
GANDERBAL, Aug 18: Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Dr Abdul Rashid today visited Ganderbal wherein he reviewed the working of the department. He inspected various Godowns and sale centres to see the implementation of e-pds project of the department in the district. He also took stock of arrangements for Eid-ul-Azha and ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The Commissioner Secretary enjoined upon all the officers/officials of the department to ensure 100 ...

First batch of Hajj pilgrims to arrive on Aug 28

19/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 18: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today convened a meeting to review the arrangements being made for pilgrims of the state who are scheduled to return from Saudi Arabia beginning August 28 after performing the annual pilgrimage. The meeting was informed that five flights carrying Haj pilgrims from Jeddah will reach Srinagar Airport on August 28. From August 29 to September 07, four flights carrying the pilgrims will land at the airport from Saudi Arabia. ...

Chief Secretary directs release of Rs 10 lakh each for JKJJF, JKSLSA

19/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 18: On the initiative of Governor, N N Vohra, Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam today directed release of Rs 10 lakh each for J&K State Legal Services Authority (JKSLSA) and newly created J&K Juvenile Justice Fund (JKJJF) for promoting juvenile justice across the State. The announcement was made at a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary at Civil Secretariat here today to review the arrangements for the "2nd Roundtable on Juvenile Justice System" to be convened at SKI...

Police traces 6 SKAUST students

19/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 18: Ganderbal police traced out six students of SKAUST University, who went for a secret trip to Gangbal and were lost in the area.Dean faculty of Fisheries and Dean students welfare SKAUST reported that six students of the university left the hostel on 14th of August 2018 without prior permission from university authorities and have not returned back.Acting swiftly, SSP Poswal JKPS constituted a team under the supervision of SHO Ganderbal to trace out the lost students. The t...

JKPS celebrated Independence Day

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: The Children of J K Public School Kunjwani celebrated Independence Day in School as part of their Literary Activity with great spirit and enthusiasm. The students of class II and III presented role play based on India's fight for freedom and were attired accordingly. Class IV apprised everyone with the meaning of Independence Day and what Independence means to us as Indians through their slogan writing. Such activities not only make children learn about their country but als...

Former CM meets Governor

19/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 18: Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, President PDP and former Chief Minister met Governor N N Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Governor discussed with Ms. Mufti issues relating to the forthcoming elections to Municipalities and Panchayats and stressed that large scale participation in both these polls would go a long way in strengthening grass - root level democracy in the urban and rural areas. Ms. Mufti said that she and her party were committed to the conduct of both these polls and to ...

Vijay visits DDC PCR

19/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 18: Advisor to Governor K Vijay Kumar today visited Drug De-addiction Center at PCR Kashmir and took stock of the various facilities being provided to the patients. Advisor K Vijay Kumar was accompanied by DGP S.P Vaid-IPS, DG Health Services Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman, Spl DGP V.K Singh-IPS, ADGP L&O /Security/ SDRF Munir Ahmad Khan-IPS, IGP Kashmir S.P Pani-IPS, DIG CKR V.K Birdi-IPS, SSP Srinagar Imtiaz Ismail Parry-IPS, SSP PCR Kashmir Shahid Mehraj-JKPS and other staff officers of ...

Rising Star Bayonets Brigade felicitates specially abled children

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: In a somber event conducted by Rising Star Bayonets Brigade today at Raavi Auditorium, Mamun, Mrs Y Geetha Mohan, Zonal President, AWWA, Rising Star Corps felicitated specially abled children. The event was conducted as solidarity towards the central theme of 'Empowerment of the Disabled' for the year 2018. The event symbolised the care and support, the Rising Star Corps extends towards all the specially abled children and dependents. The event was marked by programmes aimed ...

Army conducts computer training course for youth

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: Army conducted a one month Computer Training Course for youth of Bhadarwah from 14 Jul to 17 Aug 2018. The aim of the course was to empower youth of the region on computer awareness to enable them to seek suitable employment and also engage youth in activities which will be beneficial to them in future. A total of 36 youth from Bhadarwah and nearby villages were trained on the theoretical and practical aspect of Computer skill. The trainees expressed their gratitude towar...

NC Women Wing asks workers to get ready for Panchayat elections

19/08/2018
HIRANAGAR, Aug 18: The Provincial President of NC Women Wing Satwant Kaur Dogra today called upon party workers to get ready for Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections and exhorted them to aim for victory in elections rather than ensuring the defeat of others. "I wish to see our Women Workers as elected representatives and I hope that NC will come with flying colors in the upcoming ULB and Panchayat elections," Satwant said. Satwant was addressing "One Day Women Convention" organized by Sm...

Shah reviews functioning of PHE, I&FC, Relief and Rehabilitation

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: Secre tary, Public Health Engineering (PHE), Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) and Relief and Rehabilitation, Farooq Ahmed Shah today reviewed the functioning of the said departments in a string of meetings here. The Secretary also took stock of the progress made in various projects under these sectors. The meetings were attended by Chief Engineer PHE Jammu, Ashok Gandotra, Chief Engineer I&FC Jammu, K K Magotra, SEs, Executive Engineers, senior functionaries of Relief and R...

Machail Chhadi Yatra leaves from Bhadarwah

19/08/2018
BHADERWAH, Aug 18: The Machail Chaddi Yatra today commenced from its base camp Temple of Mata Chandi at Chinote Bhadarwah. The Chhadi Yatra started today morning which will be culminated on August 25. Near about 12000 pilgrims are undertaking the Chhadi yatra. Devotees from different part of the state assembled in premises of the Mata Chandi Temple from where the holy yatra started for Machail Padder in District Kishtwar. The pilgrims were chanting bhajans and religious sermons in a cavalc...

DDC Ramban reviews Eid-ul-Azha arrangements

19/08/2018
RAMBAN, Aug 18: Dist-rict Development Commi-ssioner Ramban, Showkat Aijaz Bhat today reviewed the security and other arrangements for Eid-ul-Azha in a meeting here for ensuring the smooth celebrations with tradition and religious fervour. The meeting was attended by SSP Ramban, Anita Sharma, ADC, Dr. Gurvinderjeet Singh, SDM Gool, Pankaj Bhagotra, SDM Banihal, Zaheer Abbas, SDM Ramsoo, Viqar Giri, Xen PWD, CAHO, Tehsildar, officers of FCS&CA,PDD, PHE, Health ,MC, Police department members of ...

BLSKS presents cultural programe for Machail Yatries

19/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 18: To promote the rich traditional culture of J&K & Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Santhan presents mega cultural programe at Open Air Theatre, 197-Durga Bhawan Janipur Jammu for Chandi Maa Machail Yatries Today in close coordination with Sangam True Art Production,Sarasvati Sangeet Vidyalaya and National Computer Education Institute Jammu The artistes and staff participated with the Shadi Mubarak of Chandi Mata commence with bhajan " Aaya Datiye ni Tera Mandir Machaila". The programe ...

Governor reviews vacancies and recruitments in colleges, higher education institutions

18/08/2018
Srinagar, Aug 17: Governor N.N. Vohra chaired a meeting at the Raj Bhavan to review the status of vacancies and the pace of recruitments in the Higher Education Department. The meeting was attended by Advisor to Governor, Mr Khurshid Ahmad Ganai; Chairman Public Service Commission, Mr Abdul Latief Deva; and Commi-ssioner Higher Education Department, Ms Sarita Chouhan. Ms Chouhan informed that during 2014-18, 2357 vacancies of sanctioned gazette positions in the Department had been referred to t...

Natrang’s 4th Theatre Festival commencing from Aug 20

18/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 17: Natrang is going to organise 4th Theatre Festival of the year from 20th August, 2018 at Abhinav Theatre Jammu. Giving details Natrang Director Balwant Thakur shared details in a press conference at Natrang Studio Theatre, Jammu. Accompanied by senior functionaries of Natrang viz Anil Tickoo, Sanjeev Gupta, Neeraj Kant and Rahul Singh, Director Natrang Balwant Thakur informed that in connection with the celebrations of 35 glorious years of Natrang, the organisation is organising a...

Kidnapped girl rescued; accused arrested

18/08/2018
Srinagar, Aug 17: Handwara police rescued a kidnapped girl and arrested the accused involved in the crime. On 14th of August 2018, one person (name withheld) reported in Police Post Zachaldara that his daughter (name withheld) has been kidnapped by Nisar Ahmad Tantary son of Abdul Majid Tantary resident of Turkpora Zachaldara. On this information, a case under relevant sections was registered and investigation was set into motion. During the course of investigation, repeated raids were conduct...

Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2018

18/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: On the 51st day of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 843 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave. Till date 2,81, 227 Yatris had the darshan of the Shivling at the Holy Cave.

Congress mourns death of Vajpayee

18/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 17: A condolence meeting was held at Party HQ here today to mourn the death of Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee Ji. PCC Chief G.A. Mir presided over the meeting while senior functionaries of PCC were present. Floral tributes were paid to the great leader and two minutes silence was observed to pray for peace to the departed soul.

NMC organises condolence meet

18/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 17: Nati-onal Mazdoor Conferen ce (NMC) held a condolence meeting under the chairmanship of its president Subash Shastri here where in a resolution was passed condoling the death of Bharat Ratan Atal Behari Vajpayee,the former prime minister of India. The meeting felt that the demise of Vajpayee ji has marked end of an era in Indian politics. While paying rich tributes to Vajpayee ji, speakers said that that in passing away of Vajpayee ji India has lost a true nationalist, great vi...

MPEJ condoles demise of former PM Vajpayee

18/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 17: The members of Movement for Peace, Equality & Justice, in a press release issued here, have expressed deep grief & sorrow over the sad demise of former Prime Minister Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the first non-Congress leader to serve a full term in power and who ordered nuclear tests to make India a nuclear weapons power, died on Thursday. They said that India has lost a true nationalist, a respectable statesman, a prolific writer, a great visionary and a world-class orato...

SSB postpones Counselling, Document Verification scheduled

18/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: J&K Services Selection Board (SSB) has postponed the counselling and document verification of candidates for various posts scheduled to be held today on 17th August 2018 in view of the mourning announced by the Governor's Adminis-tration following the demise of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister. According to a SSB spokesman, new date for counselling and document verification which was scheduled for today shall be announced separately. He, however, said ...

SMVDU pays condolence to Vajpayee

18/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 17:A condolence meeting was held at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra at 10.00 am at Open Fountain Area for the former Prime Minister of India, Late Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee who passed away yesterday at the age of 93. Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sanjeev Jain; Registrar Prof. V. K. Bhat, Deans and HoDs, faculty members, staff and students offered their condolence to the departed souls and observed silence. Also, it was declared that the academic and administrative wo...

Peace Foundation expresses grief over sadly demise of Vajpayee

18/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: While paying rich tributes to Shri Atal Bihari, Fayaz Ahmad Bhat said Shri Atal ji was the dynamic leader of the people of India and an ideal for many people. He was the well-wisher of needy and poor people. Bhat said Vajpayee Ji's contribution to strengthen democracy and good governance has been stupendous. He successfully ran a coalition of 23 parties with his rare persuasive charm and competence. Bhat added Shri Atal ji emerged as a popular national leader who believed tha...

Applications open for Siemens Scholarship Program 2018

18/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 17:Sie-mens Limited, a company that focuses on electrification, automation and digitalization, has launched the sixth edition of Siemens Scholarship Program. Based on the German model of Dual Education, the program hones youth to become industry-ready. Under this initiative, Siemens will provide financial support to deserving meritorious students who lack the economic means - tuition fees, allowances for books, stationery and related expenses. Additionally, Siemens will support the ...

Peace Foundation expresses grief over sadly demise of Vajpayee

18/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: While paying rich tributes to Shri Atal Bihari, Fayaz Ahmad Bhat said Shri Atal ji was the dynamic leader of the people of India and an ideal for many people. He was the well-wisher of needy and poor people. Bhat said Vajpayee Ji's contribution to strengthen democracy and good governance has been stupendous. He successfully ran a coalition of 23 parties with his rare persuasive charm and competence. Bhat added Shri Atal ji emerged as a popular national leader who believed...

Police holds meeting with trade union and transporters

18/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: On the directions of SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS a meeting was chaired by DySP Hqrs Ganderbal Shri Aashiq Hussain-JKPS with the transporters and trade unions of District Ganderbal. A threadbare discussion was held regarding the rationalization of vehicles plying on various routes in the District. The problems of overloading, wrong parking, traffic jamming etc were discussed. It was emphasised on all the stakeholders that in view of Eid-ul-Azha,...

TECNO brings AI-powered camera smartphone

18/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 17: Carrying forward its legacy ofcamera-centric smartphones in theIndian market, TECNO Mobile, the premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings, further strengthens its portfolio with two new forward-looking smartphones. Underpinning its USP of camera & full view display, the brand today announced the launch of CAMON iACE &iSKY 2 priced at INR 6,799& 7,499 respectively. The sale of CAMON iACEstarts from today and will be available PAN India through 35,000+ retail outlets. Where...

Drug peddler arrested in Pattan

18/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Pattan police in its drive against drug menace arrested a drug peddler, who leads prayers in a local mosque, and recovered contraband substance from his possession. Pattan police arrested a drug peddler identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Mia @ DC son of Late Gh Hassan Mia resident of Pattan with consignment of fukki. During investigation, it was revealed that the accused is main culprit for supplying fukki along National Highway to the local youth. In this regard, a case FIR number...

Wafa pays glowing tributes to Vajpayee

18/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 17: Se-nior PDP Youth leader and Chairman Wafa Foundation Parvez Wafa Khan today paid a glowing tribute to Former Prime Minister and vetran national leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Terming his demise a great loss to nation Wafa said that nation had lost a great poet, legendry and visionary leader whose period country has witnessed a rapid strides in economic growth.Wafa while paying tributes to Vajpayee ji said "The nation has lost a statesman of independent India. An iconic leader...

Army conducts awareness lecture

18/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 17: In an effort to promote awareness about "Health and Hygiene" issues amongst the students of Surankote and adjoining villages, a lecture on "Health and Hygiene" was conducted by the Army at Youth Centre, Surankote in Poonch district. The aim of the lecture was to educate students to have a healthy life style. Emphasis was laid on personal hygiene wherein it was explained that good habits like washing hands before having food, brushing of teeth, taking bath etc can prevent various...

Srinagar police solves theft cases: accused arrested

18/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Police Post Rangreth, Srinagar received complaints regarding burglaries in Rawalpora Afandibagh area. On receiving the complaints, a team led by In-charge Police Post Rangreth under the supervision of SDPO Sadder was constituted and investigation was set into motion. During the course of investigation, the team zeroed on one suspect identified as Dilawar Ahmad Shah son of Mukhtar Ahmad resident of Pushroo Nowgam Anantnag. On questioning, the accused admitted his involvemen...

Trishool Bhaint Yatra to start from Aug 24

18/08/2018
DODA Aug 17: The Two days annual festival, Mela in the Trishool Bhaint yatra, is Celebrated since 1982 in the memory of Re-installation of ancient idol of Mata Durga after it was recovered from Chenani (Udhampur) stolen by smugglers from the Temple. The village Dedni about 30-35 kilometers away from District Doda. This year Darbar of Durga Mandir Dedni is now going to start Mela in this year on August 23 to 25, 2018 on the eve of Mela (Mela Mata Rani) on this occasion the pilgrims from v...

Mata Shardha's Murti installed at Vessu KP Colony Temple

18/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 17: A grand 'Murti' (idol) of Mata ShardhaBhagwati, the presiding deity of Kashmiri Pandits was today installed at the main temple of KP Colony Vessu by Prof VeenaPandita, Chairper son J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on behalf of Shardha Mata Trust (SMT) supported by All Parties Migrants Coordination Committee (APMCC) alongwithVinod Pandit Chairman APMCC and Rattan Lal Bhat, Chairman SMT and Sanjay Ganjoo, President ShardhaDaamVessu. The ceremony was held in a grand manner an...

BJP reminisces former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna, Vajpayee

18/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 17: Mourning the irreparable loss of the Nation, Society and especially BJP, enforced by the heavenly departure of the beloved former Prime Minister of India, Bharat Ratna, Late Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, the State headquarter of J&K BJP remained thronged by the prominent leaders to the ground level activists as well as the common masses throughout the day on Friday. Whole day, burdened by the feeling of extreme loss and pain, sitting at the hallway, all remained glued to the tele...

JKSDC seals dozen illegal dental clinics

18/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 17: Jammu & Kashmir State Dental Council today sealed about dozen illegal /unregistered Dental Clinics being run by quacks / fake doctors in area of Ghumat, Janipura and Bantalab putting lives of hundreds of patients at risk. The inspection team constituted by Dr. Romesh Singh , President JKSDC consisted of Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Incharge clinical inspections, Dr Satvinder Singh , Assistant Prof. C/O IG Dental College , Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Raina , Dental Surgeon, DHS , Jammu, Dr. Surin...

Madhav trying to invade into the domain of Governor, President: Harsh

18/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 17: Accusing Ram Madhav of attempting to encroach upon the powers of the Governor, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister questioned the locus of the BJP National General Secretary in issuing statements over subjects which fell under the exclusive domain of the Governor as Head of the State. He was referring to the interview given by Mr. Madhav to a news web portal regarding continuation of suspension of Assembly, continuation of Governor Rule and its subsequent repl...

JJSF appeals students to directly apply for admission in colleges

18/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 17: Jammu Joint Students' Federation's (JJSF's) senior leadership today congratulated the activists of JJSF for successfully fighting for the rights of the students and applauded their role & efforts regarding their struggle for open admissions to the students under the various colleges of Cluster University. Addressing the press conference Atul Sudan, State Vice-Presidents, JJSF said that JJSF is committed to fight for the rights of student community and during the current session ...

The Roots Beauty Saloon inaugurated

18/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 17: The inaugural function was organized by The Roots Beauty Saloon at Last Morh Gandhi Nagar Jammu on this occasion Mrs. Sashi thakur (DySP) was the chief guest and Mrs. Priya Sambyal prop. presided over the said function meanwhile Sashi Thakur DSP addressing to media persons she said that this is hard need of the society for openings this type of saloon which they are generate employment for unemployed Youths Mrs. Priya sambyal also urged to the Govt. to ensure loan schemes a...

JKPCC condoles the demise of Former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee

17/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 16: Jam-mu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has deeply condoled the sad demise of Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee who breathed his last today evening. In a condolence message President J&KPCC Shri Ghulam Ahmed Mir has expressed deep shock and grief over the sad demise of Shri Vajpayee and said that he commanded respect amongst all sections of the society cutting across parties and ideologies. The nation has lost a great parliamentarian and a veteran leader. ...

Advisor Ganai meets Governor

17/08/2018
Srinagar, Aug 16: Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Advisor to Governor, had extended discussions with Governor N.N. Vohra about the to date status of various important schemes and programmes relating to the Departments under his charge at Raj Bhavan here today. He also briefed Governor about certain important administrative issues which call for urgent discussions in the State Administrative Council. Governor and Ganai reviewed various important issues relating to the entire arena of school, college and ...

Commissioner Secy PWD takes stock R&B sector works in Kargil

17/08/2018
KARGIL, Aug 16: Com-missioner Secretary, Public Works Department, Khurshid Ahmad Shah today convened a meeting with the officers and engineers of Public Works Department, District Kargil to review the pace of progress of various works under execution in the district here today. Detailed discussion was held on various ongoing schemes and projects like National Highway Zanskar-Kargil road, annual maintenance and repairs including snow clearance and Action Taken Reports. Addressing the meeting, ...

Justice JP Singh delivers Orientation Lecture at The Law School JU

17/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 16: The Law School, University of Jammu held an 'Orientation cum Induc tion Lecture' for First Semester students in the new session. The lecture on the theme 'Legal Profession: The Roadmap for the students', was delivered by Justice J P Singh, Member, J&K State Accountability Commission and former Judge, J&K High Court. During his lecture, Justice Singh emphasized on adopting a holistic view of life and approaching every situation in life with an open mind and rational understandin...

JKNPP holds protest demonstration

17/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 16: Enraged over non initiation of action against delinquent Police officers of Udhampur for assault on female party workers, abusive and filthy language against NPP leaders, causing undue harassment and their victimization at the behest of vested political interests, the Panthers workers led by Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister held a massive demonstration followed by a huge rally starting from Press Club and culminating at Divisional Commissioner office Jammu. ...

Advisor Ganai to conduct public hearing in Jammu on Aug 18-19

17/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Advisor to the Governor, Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, will be available to meet public deputations at Convention Centre (State Guest House), Canal Road, Jammu, from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm on 18.08.2018 (Saturday). The Advisor will also be available for public hearing on 19.08.2018 (Sunday) from 10.00 am to 12.00 Noon, instead of routine public hearing on Monday viz. 20.08.2018.

IGP Jammu reviewed security arrangements of Shri Budha Amaranth Ji Yatra

17/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 16: Dr. S. D. Singh Jamwal, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Jammu along with DIG R.P Range Deepak Kumar Slathia-IPS reviewed the Police/ Security arrangements made in connection with Sh. Budha Amar Nath Ji Yatra-2018 commencing with effect from 17th of Aug-2018 from Jammu and shall conclude on 24th of Aug-2018 in twin border districts i.e district Rajouri and Poonch. During visit Dr. Singh, held a meeting to review the Police/ Security arrangements made in connection ...

DC Rajouri takes stock of Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra arrangements

17/08/2018
RAJOURI, Aug 16: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad today visited Army Ground, Sericulture Hall and Ashram and Sunderbani to inspect the arrangements made by different departments for Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra. Ex Vice Chairman of Advisory Board for Development of Pahari Speaking People Kuldeep Raj Gupta, Executive Engineers of PWD and PHE, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, EO Municipality, other concerned officers and volunteers of Amarnath Ji Yatra Seva Samiti were prese...

Farooq, Omar condoles demise of Vajpayee

17/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: National Conference President and Member Parliament for Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Mr Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the passing away of former Prime Minister of India Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Dr Farooq Abdullah paid glowing tributes to the departed leader and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Highlighting Late Vajpayee's exemplary contributions in serving the people of the country Dr Farooq Abd...

YCET organizes Induction Programme

17/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 16: Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology is organising Six Days Induction Programme for fresher's of 2018-Batch of all the streams w.e.f. 16th of August, 2018 to 23rd of August, 2018, to embrace the young new energy and to motivate young aspirants who are going to lay the foundation of their career. The session was inaugurated with inspirational and highly knowledgeable speech of honourable Chairman-JGEI, Er. Vidhi. S. Jamwal in which he guided the students regarding t...

5 bakery shops fined in Srinagar for non-adherence to hygienic norms

17/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: A team of Food Safety Wing officers of the Drugs & Food Safety Organization, led by Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Srinagar, Thursday inspected various bakery manufacturing units in Downtown Srinagar as part of the food inspection drive launched by the department in the district ahead of the Eid festival. During the inspection, several bakery units were found unhygienic and their manufactured products were found containing preservatives. One of the units at Noor Bagh was ...

Mir lashes out at BJP and PDP for their utter failures

17/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 16: JKPCC Chief G.A. Mir lashed out at the BJP and PDP for their utter failures on all fronts and left the state bleeding after badly dividing the state in the name of religions and regions, Castes & Communities and the damage caused is difficult to be repaired. He said that the coalition of North Pole and South Pole created an irrepealably loss to the polity and social harmony of the state which is difficult to be repaired as such the first and foremost task for every positive for...

Sub-Committee on rehabilitation of mule owners meets stakeholders

17/08/2018
REASI, Aug 16: The Sub-Committee constituted to expedite the consultation process for rehabilitation of mule owners operating between Katra and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine today held a meeting with the stakeholders under the Chairmanship of Advisor to Governor B B Vyas here at Katra. Advisor to Governor K Vijay Kumar and Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam were present in the meeting. The meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officer Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) Dheeraj Gu...

Rajouri Adm seals 4 labs for flouting rules

17/08/2018
RAJOURI, Aug 16: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad, a joint team of officials from Revenue and Health Departments under supervision of CMO Dr Suresh Gupta raided 17 diagnostic /clinical labs at Rajouri town and Manjakote area. Taking swift action, the raids were carried on receiving complaints from various quarters about the functioning of unauthorised labs having non-qualified staff and giving faulty results of diagnostic tests thereby risking lives of patie...

Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2018

17/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: On the 50th day of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 227 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave. Till date 2,80,384 Yatris had the darshan of the Shivling at the Holy Cave.

Nation has become poorer with demise of Atalji: Rana

17/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 16: National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Thursday expressed grief over the passing away of former Prime Minister Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, describing him as great visionary, a respectable statesman, a leader of wisdom and compassion and an ace orator, who has inspired generations. “Nation will always remember Atalji as an outstanding parliamentarian, who left Lok Sabha spell bound with his great skill of oratory, wit, humour, statesmanship and admira bl...

Parthenium Awareness Week observed at SKUAST-Jammu

17/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 16: AICRP-Weed Management, Divi sion of Agronomy, SKUAST-Jammu initiated Week long Parthenium Awareness campaign on 16th of August, 2018 which is being organized simultaneously on national level from 16-22 August, 2018 to create awareness and educate the people/farmers/students about the Parthenium menace and its management. On the opening day of "Parthenium Awareness Week" Dr. J. P. Sharma, Director Research and Dr. D. P Abrol, Dean Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST Jammu graced the oc...

Chairman J&K Bank meets Governor

17/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Sh. Parvez Ahmed, Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Bank, called on Governor N.N. Vohra, at the Raj Bhavan today. Sh. Ahmed apprised Governor about the Bank's overall performance particularly the scale of its lending in Agriculture, Horticulture, Handicrafts, Hospitality & Tourism, Poultry, Sheep & Goat Rearing and other upcoming sectors; lending for the implementation of Govt. of India flagship schemes under the Prime Ministers Mudra Yojana (PMMY); expansion of Bank branche...

Recondition Horticulture sector on modern lines: Ganai to Stakeholders

17/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Terming Horticulture sector as the backbone of State's economy, Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai today urged upon all the stakeholders to work in synergy to revamp and revitalize it on modern lines. The Advisor (G) was speaking with various delegations from the Horticulture sector during his weekly public outreach programme. Seeking cooperation from all the stakeholders, the Advisor said that Horticulture has always played an important role in the socio-economic...

DPS Jammu organises Hindi recitation competition

17/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 16: DPS Jammu organized 'Hindi Recitation Competition' for the students of class II on 16 Aug. 2018. The topic of the event was 'Veer Ras'. The students showcased their talents by presenting a variety of good poems composed by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Suryakant Tripathi Nirala, Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, Harivansh Rai Bachchan etc. The listeners were mesmerized by the confidence and enthusiasm exhibited by the students. The first place went to Somanshi Singh (II-F) & Yasha Shree Sharma (...

PDP delegation meets Governor

17/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: A delegation of PDP led by Sh. Abdul Rehman Veeri, former Minister, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. The delegation expressed concerns relating to the legal challenge to the Article 35 A of the Indian Constitution; raised issues relating to the security concerns of their Party members arising from threat of attacks on its leaders and workers; up - gradation of schools and creation of new colleges as decided by the outgoing government; engaging unemployed you...

People's participation amust for overall development of Nation: Jugal

17/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 16: 16th August, 2018: As part of Independence Day Cele-brations Regional Outre-ach Bureau, Mini-stry of Information and Broad-casting, Govern-ment of India, J&K organised a three day Photo Exhibition cum cultural programme from 16th to 18th August 2018 on the theme "Desh Ka Badhta Jata Vishwas, Saaf Niyat Sahi Vikas" . Inaugurating the function at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Auditorium, Member of Parliament, Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha Constituency, Jugal Kishore ...

Travel Trade Association meet Director Tourism

17/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Director Tourism Kashmir Tasaduq Jeelani today said that department of tourism Kashmir would aggressively market J&K state as a top tourist destination in the upcoming travel marts and road shows to be held within and outside the Country. The Directors stated this during a meeting with the heads of the local Associations of tour operators, houseboat owners and hoteliers here at TRC Srinagar. The meeting was convened by the Department to prepare the local stakeholders for the ...

Farooq meets Governor

17/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Dr. Farooq Abdullah, MP, and former Chief Minister, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Governor had discussions with Dr Abdullah about the forthcoming elections to Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies. Dr Abdullah welcomed Governor's decision to conduct these long pending polls and said that his Party looked forward to the people in the State participating in very large numbers in both the elections. He also discussed with Governor certain development proje...

Sat, Rajesh flag off Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra

17/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 16: A Chhadi Yatra Organised by the Shiv Parivar Nath Ashram, Village Ban, Gum Pul, National Highway Akhnoor Left From Jewel Chowk, Jammu To Shri Buddha Amar Nath Ji, Poonch Mandi in which large number of devotees were present. The devotees were seen chanting hymns and Bhajans, making the whole environment lively. This Chhari Yatra was flagged off by Former Minister and MLA Sat Sharma(CA), MLA Jammu East Rajesh Gupta, Shri Baba Ramesh Nath Ji and Shri Baba Jaipal Nath Ji and were ...

Secy SWD reviews 'Poshan Abhiyaan' scheme

15/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Secretary Social Welfare Department, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone Tuesday convened a meeting to review the implementation of Poshan Abhi yaan (National Nutrition Missi on) scheme in the State. During the meeting it was decided that State level Convergence Committee/District level convergence Committee and Block level Convergence shall be constituted as soon as possible for effective implementation of the Scheme at gross root level beside it was emphasized that necessary arrangements s...

Commissioner Food Safety chairs departmental review meeting

15/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: The Commissioner Food Safety, Dr Abdul Kabir Dar today chaired a meeting to review the activities carried out by the enforcement authorities especially during the last three months with regard to Food Safety Awareness, Mobile Food Testing Vans and Progress of special teams constituted from time to time for conducting special drives especially Bakery & Confectionary, Milk, Fortified Foods, Artificially Ripening of Fruits and Surveillance. The meeting was attended by the regula...

Water supply to remain affected in Jammu areas

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14:Accor ding to Executive Engin eer PHE City Division 1, the water supply to parts of Jammu City, Talab Tillo, New Plot, Rehari, Subash Nagar, Janipur, Roop Nagar, Keran, Chinore, Muthi and adjoining areas shall remain affected on August 15, 2018. He stated that the supply is affected due to inclement weather which led to erratic behavior of river Tawi coupled with high turbidity and frequent power interruptions at various pumping stations.

Forest Department, FPF carry night operations

15/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Forest Department and Forest Protection Force personnel carried out joint night operations in Najwan forests of Sindh Forest Range during which nakas were laid at various places. At one such Naka near Najwan crossing, a Maruti car was stopped and the lone driver of the car jumped out and ran away taking advantage of the darkness and dense woods. The alert Forest staff along with Forest Protection Force Personnel of Ganderbal Gamma Unit seized Maruti 800 Car bearing Registrat...

Guv condoles demise of Chatterjee

15/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Governor N.N. Vohra has expressed grief over the sad demise of Sh. Somnath Chatterjee, former Speaker of the Lok Sabha, whom he had known for many years. In a condolence message Governor has prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family in their hour of grief.

Shah reviews working of Disaster Management Department

15/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Secretary, PHE, Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Farooq Ahmed Shah today held a meeting to review the functioning of the department. Chief Executive Officer Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project, Vinod Sharma, Director Finance DMRRR, Zahoor Ahmed Wani, Director Disaster Management Aamir Ali, Addl. Secre tary, Suraj Rakwal and Deputy Director Planning, Ved Prakash besides other officers of the department including Disaster Management Prof...

DPS Katra organizes exhibition on 72nd Independence Day

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14: On the auspicious occasion of 72nd Independence Day, Delhi Public School SMVDU - Katra organized an exhibition on the lives of unsung heroes of Indian Freedom struggle and this year the theme was "Don't forget the unsung heroes of Freedom Struggle". All students from different classes participated in the said event on this occasion. These students prepared charts depicting the patriots and their lives who sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle. They also made other ...

Army conducts painting competition

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14: A 'Painting Competition for School Children with theme Nation First' was organised by Indian Army at Youth Centre Palma in Rajouri District as a prelude to forthcoming Independence Day. The aim of the competition was to augment students belief in nationalism, patriotism and oneness among the children of the region and also to showcase their talent. A large numbers of students from three local Schools - Government Higher Secondary School, Azad Public Schoo...

Rajbhavan bids farewell to Additional Secretary Bhagat

15/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Raj Bhavan bade farewell to Sh. O.P. Bhagat, Additi onal Secretary in Govern or's Secretariat who has stepped down to take over as Director Tourism Jammu. Governor expres sed appreciation of the high devotion with which Sh. Bhagat served in the Raj Bhavan Secretariat for 6 years, August 2012 - August 2018. Governor wished Bhagat a very bright future ahead, good health and happiness.

PCPG meeting held

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14: To strengthen the Police-Public relations and bring the people closer to the Police, today a PCPG meeting was held by I/C PP Chatha SI Arun Slathia at Booriya Mohalla, Chatha. Approx. 25 to 30 People of the area (male/Female) participated in meeting. At the outset of the meeting, the participants were welcomed by the I/C PP Chatha and requested them to put forth their genuine problems. During the meeting the participants put forth their grievances which were redressed by theI...

YCET organises orientation program

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14: Yog-ananda College of Engin-eering and Technolo gy remained busy in their efforts to help the batch of students to set sails towards an appealing future. Tuesday marked day two in the orientation program of the institution, wherein students were acclimatized to the time they will be spending with YCET. The programme was started with the address speech by the director, YCET Dr. Arvind Dewagan about anti ragging, discipline and professional societies. Day also marked the interac...

APS Rakhmuthi celebrates Independence Day

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14: India is a cradle of human species, the mother of history and the grandmother of legends and of tradition. The most valuable and the most instructive material in the history of man are treasured in India only, said the American Author, Mark Twain for ' Incredible India'. The Independence Day of such an amazing nation was celebrated with patriotic zeal and enthusiasm by the staff and the students of A.P.S Rakhmuthi in its school premises on 14 Aug 2018. The event commenced with...

CS chairs 15th Steering Committee meeting of State CAMPA

15/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Chi ef Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam Tuesday chaired the 15th meeting of the Steering Committee of the State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Manag ement and Planning Authority (CAMPA). The Steering Committee took note of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Rules, 2018 notified on 10th of August, 2018 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. After detailed deliberations, the Steering Committee approved an outlay of Rs 62.23 Crore ...

CRPF honoured with 96 Gallantry Medals

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14:Like in the previous years this year too, CRPF-the largest Central Armed Police Force of the country, has been awarded with as many as 96 medals for gallantry (5 Shaurya Chakra, 2 President's Police Medals for Gallantry and 89 Police medals for Gallantry). But what stands apart this year is the fact that the number of gallantry medals is the highest ever medals on Independence Day for the CRPF. With this, the total number of gallantry medals won by the dedicated and daring Force p...

Samoon reviews formulation of strategy for transformative mobility

15/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 14:Pri-ncipal Secretary, Tran sport and Animal & Sheep Husbandry Departments, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today chaired a meeting of senior officers regarding the formulation of strategy for the transformative mobility in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Transport Commissioner Saugat Biswas, Regional Director Pollution Control Board Kashmir Dr. Syed Nadeem Hussain, SP Traffic City Srinagar Tahir Gilani, SP Traffic Rural Kashmir Muzzafar Ahmad Shah, Traffic Advisor Anju M...

RCJ celebrates 'Annpurna Day'

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14:Rotary Club Jammu under the President ship of Rtn Dr Navneet Gupta celebrated rotary signatory project i.e. Annpurna Day with the inhabitants of Ved Mandhir Bal Niketan Amphalla Jammu today Total 106 inhabitants are there in the Bal Niketan. lunch was provided to all of them by the members of Rotary Club Jammu under the President ship of Rtn. Navneet Gupta who has taken over as President of the Rotary Club of Jammu on Ist July 2018 on the start of new Rotary year Besides th...

Free dental check-up, awareness camp held

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14:Dr.Gau tam Sharma, President elect of Indian Dental Association (IDA), informed that a dental check up and oral health awareness camp was organised by Yogoda Satsanga Dhyana kendra, Udheywala, Jammu in association with R K Dental clinic, Bhagwati Nagar. More than 100 patients were examined in the camp and given the required treatment, patients were also advised oral hygiene measures to be adopted for good oral and general health by Dr.Kunal Vuthoo and Dr.Vishal Vuthoo from R K D...

DPS Jammu celebrates Bharat Utsav

15/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 14: DPS Jammu celebrated 72nd Independence Day with patriotic fervor and zeal. A cultural programme titled 'Bharat Utsav' was organized on the occasion. The Chief Guest Sushma Chauhan (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Samba presided over as Chief Guest on the occasion. S.S Sodhi, Director, DPS Jammu was the Guest of Honour. The Programme started with the balloon release by the guests, management, staff and students and a warm welcome accorded by the school band and N.C.C Cadets. The cult...

“Special Smiles Program’ organized at Tiger Asha School

15/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 14: On the eve of Independence Day. an oral hygiene camp under "Special Smiles Programme" for Special Children of Tiger ASHA School, Satwari Cantt, Jammu was inaugurated by Mrs Rita Singh, Chairman, Family Welfare Organisation, Tiger Division today. The Special Smiles Programme was organised on the occasion of 'Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day' and '50 years of Special Olympics'. It was organised by Indian Dental Association, Indira Gandhi Govt Dental College & Hospital, Jammu and Special...

Sat felicitates Junior Ace Indian Fencer Shreya

15/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 14: Keeping in view the stupendous performance in National and International events, Shreya Gupta, a class 9th student of Presentation Convent School and resident of Jammu West was felicitated today for her excellent performance by Former Minister and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) at her residence. A large number of people were present on the occasion including parents and coach of Shreya, local residents and political activists of the area. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma con...

Rich Harvest School celebrates 72nd Independence Day

15/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 14: On the eve of Independence Day, a cultural programme was organized in Rich Harvest School, Bari Brahmana. A special assembly was organized in the school. The programme commenced with prayer and a colourful cultural extravaganza was presented by the students of senior wing. Mentors of the school also sang a patriotic song "Hum Hindustani" with great zeal. An enlighted speech on the occasion was delivered by the apprentices of senior wing. The Director, Ms. Ruchi Charak conveyed...

Speaker inspects progress on General Bus Stand modernization project

15/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 14: The Speaker Legislative Asse-mbly, Dr Nirmal Singh today visited General Bus Stand and took stock of the modernization work and development of multi-level parking there. The Speaker was accompanied by senior functionaries of Jammu Development Authority (JDA) besides engineers of the executing agency. The Speaker was informed that the work on the prestigious project is in full swing and it would be completed in stipulated time. The Modernization of General Bus Stand/ Developme...

BJP's State OBCs Morcha holds meet, discusses future programmes

15/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 14: J&K State Unit of Bharatiya Janata Party's OBCs Morcha (Other Backward Classes) held a meeting for discussing the ongoing as well as future programmes of the Morcha at Sai Palace, Mishriwala under the ambit of Jammu Rural District of BJP. Morcha State Presi-dent Rashpaul Verma (former Vice-Chairperson OBCs Welfare Board), while addressing the meeting, attended by BJP District President for Jammu Rural and Ex. MLA Bharat Bhushan discussed in detail all the future programmes of th...

DPS Udhampur celebrates 72 Independence Day

15/08/2018
UDHAMPUR, Aug 14: Delhi Public School Udhampur celebrated the 72 Independence Day in a unique way on August 14, 2018. DPS Udhampur celebrated this Day with great splendor, joy and respect for Mother India at its premises. The celebrations to mark this day commenced with patriotic singing, dance performances, Nukkad Natak, and an inspirational speech on "Mother Land". The Chief Guest of the day was DC Udhampur Ravinder Kumar (IAS) and the Guest of the honour was SSP Udhampur Jenab Mohd. Raye...

GLS Public School celebrates Independence Day

15/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 14: G L S Public School celebrated the Independence Day with zeal and spirit befitting the occasion. The tricolor was unfurled and a number of programmes, including dances, patriotic songs and speeches were organized by the students under the able guidance of the teachers. The function was presided over by Manisha Manhas. She was supported by Sanjeevni Verma, Neha Mishra, and Vaishali Khajuria. Speeches on this occasion were delivered by Amitoj Singh and Jai Singh and Pallavi Ba...

Governor calls for continuing capacity building of teachers

15/08/2018
Srinagar, Aug 14: At a meeting held at the State Secretariat Governor N N Vohra called for continuing capacitybuilding of teachers through trainings and workshops to sharpen their skills and teaching abilities keeping in view the fast-transforming academic scenario. Governor reviewed the functioning of the School Education Department, particularly with regard to the vacancies existing in the Department and to assess the status of the recruitment process underway to fill these vacancies. Advis...

Bakshi Stadium to be developed as per international standards: Vijay

15/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Advisor to Governor K Vijay Kumar today said the renovation work of the Bakshi stadium is going on in full swing and that it will be developed as per the international standards. He said this while felicitating the participants of 18th Asian Games-2018 to be held at Jakarta Indonesia from August 18th. The advisor accompanied by Secretary Youth Services and Sports Sarmad Hafeez and other senior sports persons and officials of Youth Services and Sports. Advisor said the central...

Amit holds Herculean meeting with NIC on ePDS Overhauling

15/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 14: Amit Sharma, Director Food, Civil Supplies & Public Affairs Jammu today held a Herculean Meeting with top brass team of National Informatics Centre J&K, Master Trainers of all ten districts of Jammu Division and Officers of the department regarding improvisation and leading IT reforms in the department and bringing transparency through usage of latest techniques of eGovernance. Director FCS&CA Jammu Amit Sharma had a detailed meeting on lot of issues relating to ongoing Softwa...

Two habitual burglars arrested, 850 Grams Gold ornaments recovered

15/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 14: A Police Party of Police Post Chinore led by SI Ranjeet Singh Rao, I/C PP Chinore alongwith other officials of PP Chinore was on routine patrolling. During patrolling 02 Persons were found roaming in suspicious manner near Keran Bantatab who were brought to police Post Chinore and arrested under section 54 Cr.PC. During the course of enquiry they revealed their name as (1) Parveez Ahmed R/o Kishtwar (2) Farooq Ahmed R/O Gandoh District Doda. During the course of interrogation the...

Div Com Jmu reviews progress of Jammu Mega projects

15/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 14: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today reviewed progress on mega development projects being executed in Jammu, here at a meeting of senior officers. The Div Com took a detailed review of status of work on construction of Barrage across River Tawi at Belicharna, multi-tier parking at General Bus Stand, Development of Tawi River Front, Jammu Rope Way Project, Multi level parking at Panjtirthi, four-laning of Jammu-Akhnoor road, IIT campus building at Jagti Nagrota, IIM ...

ARTO Doda starts postal delivery of DL, RC

14/08/2018
DODA, Aug 13: To achieve zero footfall in the office and a step towards transparency, ARTO Doda has started postal delivery of Driving License and Registration Certificates. The ARTO Doda started the postal delivery by handing over 25 article parcels to the postal department for home delivery. A total of 197 DLs and 67 RCs have been dispatched which shall be delivered to the applicants at their doorsteps without any inconvenience. ARTO Doda, Zubair Ahmed said that the process aims at a mission...

One day awareness camp held at NCC Camp

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: A one day awareness/demonstration programme held at NCC Camp, Nagrota, which was organized by Civil Defence, Jammu under the able guidance of Muneer Ahmed Khan, IPS, Additional Director General of Police Homeguard/Civil Defence & SDRF J&K and close supervision of Anita Pawar, Dy.SP, Dy. Controller Civil Defence, Jammu. In the awareness camp the NCC cadets were given the knowledge of First Aid, CPR, Chocking, Emergency methods of rescue, fire fighting alongwith demonstration by th...

Agri deptt, CABI host Training for Plant Doctors

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13:A six day training programme for Plant Doctors began here today.Director Agriculture, Jammu H. K. Razdan, inaugurated the training being organized by Department of Agriculture Jammu in collaboration with Centre for Agriculture and Biosci ence International (CABI). Speaking on the occasion, Razdan said that there is need to widen the scope and content of ongoing Plant Clinics to mitigate the insect pests and disease problems of crops. He impressed upon the officers of department an...

Army organises drawing, painting competition

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: With an aim to encourage the students to display their talent and also boost their confidence, Army organised a Drawing and Painting competition on the theme of 'Soldiers' at Govt Middle School, Bisali in Rajouri district. The competition was organised as a prelude to celebrations of Independence day and aimed to induce sense of creativity and affection towards Armed Forces in school going children of border areas. Students from Bisali and nearby villages participated in the...

Bali visits rain affected areas

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: Former Minister & MLA Raipur-Domana Bali Bhagat today conducted an extensive tour to his home constituency Raipur- Domana and took stock of the damages to the infrastructure due to flash floods and heavy rains a few days back. The areas visited by the Minister included Kangrail, Gharota, Kot, Nardani and reviewed the situation. Interacting with the people of these villages, the Former Minister said that all necessary steps will be taken to provide compensation to all those who ...

Congress Party will bring back lost peace & prosperity in J&K: Congress

14/08/2018
VIJAYPUR, Aug 13: Former Minister and newly appointed District President Congress party Manjit Singh Sunday appealed people to support Congress party to re-establish peace and progress in Jammu and Kashmir which has been lost during previous Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP). Manjit Singh was invited in a function organized by the Congress party leaders and workers at village Palatan Morah Rajpur Koller in Vijaypur where the locals hailed the AICC for the appointment of former minister as their dist...

International Youth Day celebrated at GCW Udhampur

14/08/2018
UDHAMPUR, Aug 13: The Red Ribbon Club of Government College for Woman Udhampur today celebrated International Youth Day, 2018 in collaboration with J&K State AIDS Control Society. District Development Commissioner Udhampur, Ravinder Kumar was the Chief Guest on this occasion.Speaking on the occasion, the DDC stated that such awareness programmes in educational institutions go a long way in sensitizing the youth about various social issues like drug addiction, AIDS etc.Principal of the College,...

Kavinder, Sat tours rain affected areas

14/08/2018
AMMU, Aug 13: In order to take stock of losses caused by the heavy rains in Jammu, Former Deputy CM and MLA Kavinder Gupta and Former Minister MLA Sat Sharma (CA) visited rain affected areas of Janipur Excelsior Lane & adjoining areas and listened to the grievances of the people. Accompanied by Officials of JMC (Jammu Municipal Corporation), UEED officials, local residents, political and social activists of the area, both leaders gave a patient hearing to the problems faced by the people.DC J...

Vyas holds public grievances redressal camp at Srinagar

14/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 13: Under the aegis of JK Governor's Grievance Cell, the Advisor to Governor B B Vyas today convened a public outreach programme here and directed for speedy redressal of the public grievances. Over 40 delegations and 45 individuals apprised the Advisor of their issues and sought early intervention of the government in ensuring redressal of the same. MLA Chowdhary Sukhnandan led Jammu Crusher Association delegation called for taking necessary measures for smooth undertaking of t...

Budha Amarnathji Yatra: DDC takes stock of arrangements at Yatra ground Rajouri

14/08/2018
RAJOURI, Aug 13: Dis-trict Development Commi ssioner Mohamm ad Aijaz Asad on Monday visited Yatra ground to take stock of arrangements being put in place for the Budha Amarnathji Yatra starting from August 17, 2018. Accompanied by ExEn PWD Mushtaq Raina, ExEn PHE Nisar Khan, officials of PDD & Municipal Committee Rajouri and other concerned officers besides volunteers of Budha Amarnath Seva Samiti, the DDC inspected work on construction of kitchen sheds, toilets, erection of electric poles, ...

Inter school quiz competition held

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: The Army, with an aim to foster the spirit of healthy competition within the aspiring students of Rajouri region, organised an Inter School Quiz Competition. A total of 14 schools fielded their candidates in two categories ie Seniors (class XI & XII) and Juniors (class VIII to X). The event was conducted in two phases wherein the competing schools fielded their candidates for screening test on 08 Aug 18. The best six teams in each category progressed to the final round at Rain...

DPS Jammu organizes fancy dress competition

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: To promote and showcase the talents and creativity of Tiny Tots, DPS Jammu organized Fancy Dress Competition for the students of Class Nursery on 13 Aug. 2018. The children actively participated in the competition and came dressed up as famous nationalists of Indian Modern History such as Bhagat Singh, Rani Laxmi Bai, Narendra Modi, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Indira Gandhi, Sushma Swaraj, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Subhash Chandra Bose etc. and spoke about their characters. The whole prog...

YCET organizes 2-Day Orientation Programme

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13:Yog ananda College of Engi eering and Technology (YCET) organized 2-Day Orientation programme for the students of B.E. 3rd & 5th semester of all branches. The programme inaugurated with motivational and informational interactions of the students with the HOD's of the respective departments along with the Class Incharges. It started with the welcome speech by the Dr. Arvind Dewagan, Director, YCET and apprised the students about anti-ragging rules and maintenance of discipline and ...

DC tours Banihal area; inspects development projects

14/08/2018
RAMBAN, Aug 13: Dist-rict Development Comm-issioner (DDC), Showkat Aijaz Bhat today conducted extensive tour of Banihal and inspected upcoming developmental projects in the area. He also reviewed implementation of Adhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System in the government Offices. During the tour, the DDC inspected pace of work on Government Degree College and Sub District Hospital (SDH) Banihal. He instructed the concerned agencies to complete the projects within prescribed time ena...

PDP-BJP Govt. diluted powers of Panchayats: Mir

14/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 13: BJP was equally responsible in bringing a retrograde amendment to the Panchayat Raj Act which had diluted the power and provisions of 73rd amendment of the constitution but it was opposition especially Congress which had launched a struggle against it and finally the Governor has now restored the previous position of direct elections to the Sarpanch. Reacting to the Prime Minister Modi's statement regarding his party's commitment to strengthen PRIs in the state, JKPCC Chief G.A...

Anti encroachment drive must begin from Ministers, MLAs, MPs: Harsh

14/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 13: Hailing the intention behind the anti encroachment drive launched by the Governor in the state, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister said that the movement would be successful only if the big fish having usurped State and Forest lands worth millions and trillions are evicted by the administration and punished under law before laying their hands upon the poor and the landless. Not only the encroachers of prime lands needed to be dispossessed and booked for grabbi...

Kavinder distributes school uniforms at GPS Pakka Talab

14/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 13: A program was organised at Govt. Primary school Pakka Talab, Bahu, zone Gandhi Nagar. The school uniforms were provided to all the the students studying in the school. Former Dy. CM and MLA Gandhi Nagar, Kavinder Gupta was the Chief Guest of the function. Others who accompanied Former Dy. CM were Rajeev Charak, Ankush Gupta, Anuradha Charak, Vivek Patyal, Nayan Gupta, Dalbir Singh Speaking on the occasion Kavinder Gupta said that Government is fully committed to provide free ed...

Samoon reviews functioning of Transport, SMG departments

14/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 13: Principal Secretary, Transport and Animal & Sheep Husbandry Depar-tments, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today convened a meeting of senior officers of State Motor Garages (SMG) and Transport Depart-ment to review their overall functioning. Director, SMG Zakir Hussain Choudhary and Managing Director, State Road Transport Corporation, Manmohan Singh briefed the Principal Secretary about the working of the departments, physical and financial achievements and steps needed to be taken t...

Kotwal launches online drug licensing system

14/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 13: Principal Secretary Health & Medical Education, Dr Pawan Kotwal today launched online licensing system for obtaining drug license and its renewal of retail sale and wholesale establishments. Drugs & Food Control Organization (D&FCO) J&K in cooperation with XLN Cloud launched the new system for obtaining online license/renewal of retail sale and wholesale establishments under the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and rules 1945. Dr Kotwal thanked NIC, specifically...

Div Com Kashmir, ADGP Law and Order and IGP Kashmir call on Governor

14/08/2018
Srinagar, Aug 13: Baseer Khan, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Muneer Ahmad Khan, ADGP Law and Order and S.P. Pani, IGP Kashmir, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. M. A. Khan briefed Governor about the details of the counter-terrorist operation in Batmaloo area yesterday morning and the surveillance arrangements which have since been enhanced in the entire city and beyond. Baseer Khan and Pani briefed Governor about the arrangements which have been put in place for the ...

Sat hands over encroached Play Ground to locals

14/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 13: A friendly football match was played at Saini Mohalla area of Talab Tillo which was inaugurated by Former Minister and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA). The match was played between DC XI and MLA XI in which approximately 30 players participated. Pertinent to mention, the match was held on the same ground which was earlier encroached by the Land Mafia and after the direct intervention of Sat Sharma , the land measuring 15 kanals was handed over to the locals for a play ground for w...

Sethi asks to strengthen Morcha at ground level

14/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 13: BJP Mahila Morcha State President Rajni Sethi asked the Morcha leaders to strengthen the Morcha at the booth level by forming the booth level committees, while she along with Morcha State General Secretary Shailja Gupta addressed a meeting at Samba. In the meeting, Morcha State President took stock of all organizational as well as development and progress in the District. The meeting saw the threadbare discussions on the guidelines regarding joining of five women at one booth a...

Act tough against encroachers, illegal mining on Tawi bed: Div Com

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma today directed enforcement agencies to take stringent measures and heighten surveillance to prevent illegal mining on Tawi river bed and removal of unauthorized constructions along the river banks. Chairing a meeting to review the implementation of Jammu and Kashmir High Court directions issued in response to a string of PILs, the Div Com asked the concerned departments to identify the unauthorized and illegal constructions in the city area...

CSIR-Aroma Mission: Awareness programme held at Bhaderwah

14/08/2018
BHADERWAH, Aug 13: Awareness programme under CSIR-Aroma Mission was organized here today by CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu in collaboration with Natural Essential Oils Bhaderwah. A team of scientists comprising Dr Parvaiz Qazi, Dr Sumeet Gairola and Dr P Sultan interacted with a group of more than 150 farmers, 250 students and other guests. The aim of the awareness programme was to disseminate information about high value aromatic crops suitable for the reg...

Seal illegal clinics, unauthorized testing labs immediately: Div Com to all DCs

14/08/2018
SRINAGAR, Aug 13: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed all Deputy Commissioners of the valley including Leh and Kargil to seal all illegal and unauthorized clinics and testing laboratories immediately so that poor patients do not fall prey to fake medicos. The Divisional Commi-ssioner made these directions while reviewing the medical services across the valley including Leh and Kargil. It was informed that 44 illegal and unauthorized clinics were already sealed...

Secretary Law inspects work on AG office Complex

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: Secretary Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Department, Abdul Majid Bhat today visited construction site of new Advocate General office here at High Court Complex and took stock of the progress of the work on the building. The work is being executed by Jammu and Kashmir Projects Cons-truction Corporation (JKPCC) at an estimated cost of Rs 2.5 crore. Abdul Majid Bhat directed the executing agencies to expedite the pace of work and complete the building by end of October 20...

Governor launches Finance Department mobile-friendly website

14/08/2018
Srinagar, Aug 13: J&K Governor N N Vohra today launched the revamped and upgraded website of the State's Finance Department which has mobile-friendly features. Advisor to Governor, B B Vyas, Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam, Principal Secretary Finance, Navin K Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Umang Narula and other senior officers of the Finance Department were present on the occasion. The new website 'www.jakfinance.nic.in' provides a single point access to all the informatio...

Full dress rehearsal of I-Day held across Jammu province

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: Full dress rehearsal of the Independence Day celebrations 2018 was held on Monday across the Jammu province. At Jammu, Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma hoisted the national flag and inspected the parade here at Mini-Stadium Parade Ground. Div Com took the salute at the march past comprising contingents of District Police, CRPF, JKAP, NCC, Forest Protection Force and students drawn from various schools. IGP Jammu SD Singh Jamwal, Deputy Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar, ADDC Sura...

DC flags off Independence Day Jhanki at Jammu

14/08/2018
Jammu, Aug 13: Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu flagged of a Jhanki related to 'Independence Day Celebrations' from Mubarkh Mandi Park organised by Regional Outreach Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India, J&K, Jammu. The Jhanki was organised on the theme of "Quit India Movement'' to commemorate the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters to attain independence from British rule. Miss Neha Jalali, Deputy Director, ROB, J&K and Arun Singh Manhas, ACD, (Law ...

Speaker reviews progress on new Legislature Complex, inspects facilities at MLA Hostel

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today took stock of progress of work on upcoming Legislature Complex here. The Speaker was accompanied by Secretary Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Department, Abdul Majid Bhat, Managing Director, JKPCC Vikar Mustafa Shonthu and other senior officers of concerned departments. During his visit, Dr Nirmal Singh was informed that the project is being executed by Jammu and Kashmir Project Constr-uction Corporatio...

KNIT organises Independence Day celebrations

14/08/2018
JAMMU, Aug 13: Kick starting 'A Week Independence Day celebrations' Kotwal National institute of Teaching, Bharat Nagar, Talab Tillo organised a culture program and quiz competition in the school premises. The activities were formally launched by the Director of the school Prof J L Kotwal. The quiz competition in which students of IX &'X classes took part was based on subject 'History of Independence from 1857 to 1947'. Four teams viz Sover-eign House, Independence House, Democracy House and R...