Balwant Thakur’s ‘Ghumayee’ to feature in Shreshtha Bharat

18/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 17: Balwant Thakur's Internationally acclaimed Dogri play 'Ghumayee'- a magnificent production of Natrang Jammu has been selected for being featured in Shreshtha Bharat (Best of India) at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. This is the first ever cultural performance of the state of Jammu and Kashmir which has made it to country's most celebrated cultural festival and its credit goes to Natrang and it's director Balwant Thakur who took Dogri language and culture to the world heights. Organised b...

Advisors Kumar, Sharma visit Budgam

18/08/2019
BUDGAM, Aug 17: Advisors to Governor, K Vijay Kumar and KK Sharma visited Budgam district today to take stock of supply of essential services in the district. The Advisors were accompanied by Principal Secretary Home Depart-ment, Shaleen Kabra, Dep-uty Commissioner Budgam, Tariq Ganai and Superin-tendent of Police. The Advisors took stock of position of essential commodities and quality of Services being provided to people. The Advisors were informed about the steps taken by the District Ad...

DGP visits south Kashmir districts, promises further easing of prohibitory orders

18/08/2019
ANANTNAG, Aug 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh visited Pulwama and Anantnag districts in south Kashmir on Saturday to review security arrangements and said prohibitory orders will be relaxed in more areas on Sunday. Restrictions on the movement of people were eased and landline phone services restored in some areas of Kashmir Valley, even as stringent security arrangements remained in place. Director General of Police (DGP) Singh, accompanied by Inspector General of Police, Kash...

Governor visit Jaitley at AIIMS

18/08/2019
NEW DELHI, Aug 17: Governor Satya Pal Malik visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences to enquire about the health of Former Union Minister, Arun Jaitley today who is admitted to the Hospital's ICU. The Governor spent half an hour in the hospital. He also met the family members and wished him for speedy recovery.

Strict action to be taken against rumour mongers: IGP Jammu

18/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 17: The internet services have been restored in five districts of Jammu Zone i.e Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi. General public is requested to refrain from sharing/ circulating any type of fake messages/ videos in the social media which might vitiate the peaceful atmosphere. Strict legal action will be taken against Whosoever found to be circulating the hate messages. In the Jammu zone, market remained open & Traffic plied normally. Schools were opened in rajouri, ramban...

CAPF examination 2019

18/08/2019
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today informed that admit cards of candidates appearing for Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) examinations on August 18, 2019 shall be treated as movement pass to enable aspirants reach the examination venue. The CAPF examination, 2019 is being conducted by Union Public Service Commission at 41 centers across the country including Srinagar on August 18 (Sunday).

Power shutdown

18/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 17: Superintending Engineer, Elect. Maintt. & R.E. Circle-1, Jammu has informed that, to carry out work of Testing of 11KV CT/PT units, the power supply to Aquaf Market, Gole Market, Apsara road, Gandhi Nagar Hospital and its adjoining areas will remain affected on August 19 and 21 from 10 am to 3 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Ware House, Vikram Chowk, Police Lines Quarters, Rajeev Colony and its adjoining areas will remain affected on August 19 and 21 from 10 am to 3 pm. Likew...

Sakandan reviews functioning of JKEDI

18/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 17: Advisor to Governor, K Skandan today reviewed the functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Entrepr-eneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) at JKEDI Industrial Estate Bari Brahmana. The meeting was attended by Additional Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Ramesh Kumar, Director JKEDI, Tufail Mattoo and District Nodal Officers of JKEDI Jammu Division. The Advisor was briefed on achievement of the Institute in terms of developing the entrepreneurial culture in the state and pe...

DC Jammu reviews arrangements for Krishan Janmashtami, Shoba Yatra

18/08/2019
JAMMU Aug 17: Deputy Commissioner, Sushma Chauhan, today reviewed arrangements for Shri Krishan Janmashtami and Shoba Yatra at a meeting. The meeting was attended by ADDC Rishpal Singh, SDM Jammu North, Satish Sharma, SDM South, Shrikant Susi and senior officers of the concerned departments besides representatives of various religious organizations and trusts including Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Dharmarth Trust, Durga Mandir and Lakshmi Narayan Mandir. It was informed in the meeting that Jhankies ...

BJP holds meet; reviews membership campaign progress

18/08/2019
JAMMU Aug 17: Bharatiya Janata Party conducted a meeting of its senior party leaders, including party's State Office Bearers, MLCs, former MLAs, Morcha State Presidents, District Presidents, District Prabharis, District General Secretaries, District Membership Incharges and Co-Incharges, at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. Meeting was chaired by BJP State President Ravinder Raina, who was also accompanied by party State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, MP (Lok Sabha) Jugal Kish-ore Sharm...

JKSRTC VRS Union holds protest; highlight demands

18/08/2019
JAMMU Aug 17: A demonstration and sit dharna was conducted at Press Club Exhibition ground Jammu under the leadership of Dev Raj Bali President of VRS Union Jammu and in this demonstration it has been strongly criticized the attitude of the State Administration and Tran-sport Higher Authorities of J&K as these two are in connivance with each other and bent upon to harass the VRS /GHS employees, as we are struggling for the last more than 8 years for our 50% balance payments of our legitimate du...

Article 370 abrogation a big milestone: Saraf

18/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 17: Lok Janshakti Party held a press conference today by National Spokesperson & National President Youth Dr Sanjay Saraf. While interacting with media Dr Sanjay Saraf appreciated the move by Home Minister Amit Shah, he congratulated to the people who belong to POK of 1947, 65, 71, will get their voting rights and citizenship. Now they will get a proper recognition and jobs. While interacting with press Dr Sanjay Saraf said that the scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashm...

Heritage School organises mock UN on Sustainable Development

18/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 17: Heritage School Jammu organised a two-day long debating event called the MUN (Model United Nations) as part of the ISA Activity-2 Sustainable Development. The first day of the event was scheduled to be on the 14th of August, 2019 and the second day was scheduled to be on 16th of August, 2019. The interclass event invited students as delegations from different countries across the globe to have a fruitful discussion on the agenda "Eradication of Poverty through emphasis on Sustain...

AJKGRDS condemns demolishing of Guru Ravi Dass Mandir Tughlakabad

18/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 17: All J&K Guru Ravi Dass Sabha (Regd.) H.O. Krishnagar, Jammu feels it necessary to apprise to members about the burning problem faced by Dalits and in General Ravidassia Samaj Parti-cular. Though granted equal rights by the constitution of India Ravidassia Samaj is being targeted all over India including J&K and history of past is repeated by snatching the way of worship in their own worship places. All J&K Guru Ravidass Sabha in an emergent meeting under the President ship of P...

Madhav pays tributes to Atal, felicitates Praja Parishad participants

17/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 16: Bharatiya Janata Party, National General Secretary Ram Madhav paid tributes to the former Prime Minister & Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his 1stDeath Anniversary at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Madhav was also accompanied by the BJP State President Ravinder Raina, MP (Lok Sabha) Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP (Rajya Sabha) Shamsher Singh Manhas, former Dy. Chief Ministers Dr. Nirmal Singh, Kavinder Gupta, State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, State General S...

Div Com reviews arrangements for CAPF (ACs) exam 2019

17/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 16: Divisional Commission-er, Sanjeev Verma, today convened a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and officers concerned to review arrangements for Central Armed Police Force (ACs) Exam-ination 2019 which is going to be held on 18 August 2019. A threadbare discussion was held regarding various arrangements, issues to ensure fair and smooth conduct of the examination. The meeting was informed that all the arrangements for conducting exam are in place. The meeting was attended by Addit...

Adequate stock of essentials available in Kashmir division: Sharma

17/08/2019
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: The Advisor to Governor K. K. Sharma today said that adequate stock of all the essential supplies are available throughout the Kashmir division and Government is taking all the measures to ensure their delivery to the people. The Advisor stated this while chairing a meeting here to review stock and supply position of ration, petrol, k-oil, medicines and other essentials. Chief Secretary B.V.R Subhramaniyam, Prin-cipal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Dheeraj Gupta...

SMVD Shrine Board CEO unfurls tricolour

17/08/2019
KATRA, Aug 16: The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated with traditional fervour and patriotism at Katra, the base town for pilgrimage to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji. The main function at Katra was held yesterday at the Shrine Board's Sports Complex, where Mr. Simrandeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, hoisted the tricolour and took salute at an impressive march-past by the contingents drawn from CRPF, NCC, sports persons undergoing co...

ABDPSS celebrates Independence Day

17/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 16: The Independence Day was celebrated by Akhil Bhartiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti, Jammu Kashmir at Railway Station, Jammu. A Large number of people participated in the function. On the Occasion Mahant Narinder Dass ji Maharaj of Hanuman Dham and Sunil Sharma, National Co-ordinator of Akhil Bhartiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti hoisted the tricolor. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Sharma called for kindling the innate feeling of patriotism among the people, particularly ...

CRPF celebrates 73rd Independence Day

17/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 16: All the establishments and Inst-itutions of CRPF based in Jammu celebrated Inde-pendence Day with full vigor and enthusiasm. Tricolor was unfurled at all the locations. In the program organized at Group Centre CRPF Bantalab, Shri Subhash Chandra, IPS, IGP, CRPF Jammu Sector, after unfurling tricolor, appealed the Force personnel to deliver keep up the flag of nation hold high and intact. He also emphasized upon the different types of duties being performed by CRPF across the co...

NCP Youth & Student Wing celebrates Independence Day

17/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 16: While wishing Independence Day NSC student wing of NCP along with senior leaders of the party Sh.RS Billoweria Chairman youth wing and Sh.TK Kaul Advocate and senior Vice president celebrated the independence day at Jammu with enthusim and the national Flag was hosted. Er.Rishi Kaul Kilam National Executive Council Member and prominent social Activist said that India has attained this freedom after great struggle and sacrifices. We must not forget those noble souls who have fough...

PTTI Vijaypur celebrates Independence Day

17/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 16: "73th Independence Day" was celebrated at PTTI Vija-ypur with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. Ashok Kumar Sharma, SSP (Principal) PTTI Vijaypur presided over the function and hoisted the National Flag on the occasion in presence of Sh. Ram Singh Jamwal, Dy.SP (R&D), Shri Karanjeet Singh, Dy.SP (Security/PIO), Head-master GMS Thalori Shri Des Raj, Headmaster GMS Bhudhwal Shri Ajeet Lal, Headmistress GMS Channi Manhasan Smt. Meena Chib, teachers of Govt. Middle school T...

Army conducts computer classes

17/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 16: Indian Army has been constantly undertaking a variety of programmes for welfare of AWAM and computer education among youth. In continuing with the same spirit, Indian Army organised computer classes for women / girls of Kishtwar region at Youth Employment Guidance Node, Kishtwar. This training was conducted from 06 Jul to 16 Aug 19 wherein 30 women / girls hailing from far flung areas of Kishtwar region attended. The classes were conducted with an aim of providing computer edu...

I-Day celebrated; Jail Products Display Unit inaugurated at District Jail Amphalla

17/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 16: Justice Tashi Rabstan today inaugurated 'Jail Products Display Unit' within the District Jail Amphalla during the Independence Day celebrations there. Vice Chancellor University of Jammu Prof M.K. Dhar, Principal & District Sessions Judge Jammu Vinod Koul Chatterji, DGP Prisons V.K. Singh, inmates, prison staff, CRPF personnel and family members of some of the prisoners/ inmates were present on the occasion. Chief Guest Justice Tashi Rabstan appreciated the prisoners for the ...

Skandan reviews functioning of various departments

17/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 16: Advisor to Governor K Skandan today chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioners of Jammu Division and heads of various departments to review the functioning of departments and other related issues. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sushma Chauhan, Director, Tourism, Education, Health Services, Rural Development and Chief Engineer PHE, PDD, VC JDA, Commissioner JMC, Principal, GMC and other concerned while Deputy ...

DC Jammu reviews progress of Expansion of Jammu Airport

17/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 16: Deputy Commissioner, Sushma Chauhan, convened a meeting to review progress on expansion of Jammu Airport project here today. Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Chander Parkash besides senior officers from JDA, JMC, PDD, PHE, PWD and AAI were present in the meeting. Threadbare discussion was held regarding various issues including progress on under construction structures, felling of trees along the runway, handover of land to Airport Authority, land possession and other related iss...

SC extends admission dates for J&K students under PMSSS

17/08/2019
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: The Supreme Court today granted extension in admission dates in favour of J&K students selected under Prime Minister's Special Scholar-ship Scheme. The apex court granted extension at the request of the State Govern-ment in favour of J&K students for pursuing degree courses in allotted professional colleges/ universities outside J&K up to 15 Sept 2019.

Power shutdown

17/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 16: In order to carry out various repairs/ upgradation works, the power supply to Katra, Reasi and adjoining areas fed from 132 KV D/C Barn-Katra Transmission Line shall remain affected on August 17 from 08 am to 05 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Sunderbani, Kalakote, Nowshera, Siot, Akhnoor and adjoining areas fed from 132 KV S/C Gladni-Kalakote Transm-ission Line shall remain affected on August 18 from 06 am to 06 pm. Likewise, the power supply to Satwari, Canal, Company Bagh...

Div Com reviews arrangements for Independence Day

15/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 14: Divisional Commi-ssioner, Sanjeev Verma, reviewed the arrangements put in place for smooth celebration of Independence Day in the districts of Jammu division in a meeting of Deputy Commissioners, here today. Deputy Commission-ers of Jammu Division informed the Divisional Commissioner that the arrangements for Independence Day are in place in their respective districts. Besides, the administration has ensured adequate arrang-ements for celebration of the national event at Tehsil,...

KVIC registers record disbursement of Rs. 152.22 cr subsidy under PMEGP

15/08/2019
JAMMU Aug 14: In its endeavour to facilitate employment generation and encourage self reliance among the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Jammu has disbursed a record subsidy of Rs. 152.22 crore among 7529 beneficiaries generating employment for 60232 persons under PMEGP during 2018-19. As per a handout issued by the concerned authorities, the state office KVIC Jammu has created a world record of distributing 2330 Bee Boxes among 233 Bee Keepers of K...

Khanna addresses BJP meetings at Udhampur, Chenani

15/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 14: BJP National Vice-President & J&K Prabhari Avinash Rai Khanna said that the BJP in Jammu & Kashmir has a history of supreme sacrifices right from the days of Praja Parishad, when agitation was launched against provision of separate post of Prime Minister, separate Constitution and separate Flag. Call under "Ek Vidhan Ek Nishan Ek Pradhan" slogan brought people under one umbrella who faced atrocities, arrests and bullets but did not deviate from their sole motive of full integrati...

Mukesh takes over as IGP Jammu

15/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 14: Mukesh Singh -IPS, an IPS Officer of 1996 Batch J&K Cadre who was holding the additional charge of IGP Jammu Zone has taken over the charge of Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone yesterday. Prior to his posting as IGP Jammu Zone the officer served in the Police Department in various capacities and thereafter proceeded on deputation to Govt. of India. During 23 years of service the officer has remained posted as SP Reasi, SP Pulwama, Commandant, 7th Bn , SP City south Srina...

Army celebrates International Youth Day

15/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 14: A programme for local youth of border villages was conducted at Kalal by Indian Army on the occasion of International Youth Day. The event included discussions and expressions by local youth regarding development of local community and their aspirations. The occasion was also used to educate the local population regarding awareness about advantages and disadvantages of abrogation of Article 370 and 35A of Indian Constitution and its positive implications for the local youth and ...

Indian Orthopaedic Association organises walkathon

15/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 14: A walkathon was organized today by J&K Chapter of Indian Orthopaedic Association in association with Department of Orthopaedics ASCOMS & Hospital, Sidhra, Jammu. The walkathon was flagged off by D. K. Batra, Joint Secretary ASCOMS & Hospital. It started from ASCOMS Cafteria and culminated at Auditorium. Indian Orthopaedic Association celeberates 4th of Auguest 2019 as Bone & Joint Day all over India. To commemorate this day week long activites are planned by the Indian Orthopae...

CRPF honoured with 75 Gallantry Medals

15/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 14: This year too, CRPF -the largest Central Armed Police Force of the country, has been awarded with as many as 75 medals for gallantry (01 Kirti Chakra, 2 Shaurya Chakra, 2 President's Police medals for Gallantry and 70 Police Medals for Gallantry). With this, the total number of gallantry medals won by the deserving Force personnel till now has totalled to 1900 - the highest ever among all the CAPFs in the country. As announced by the Government on the eve of the 73nd Independenc...

DC Samba reviews flood protection plan

15/08/2019
SAMBA Aug 14: To review the anti-flood measures in the district, Deputy Commissioner, Rohit Khajuria, convened a meeting of officers here today. Executive Engineer Flood Control, Sunil Bhasin, Chief Planning Officer, Sukhleen Kaur, besides Assistant Executive Engineer (AEEs) were present in the meeting. DC reviewed the preparedness cum rescue plan formulated by Flood Control Department. He called for close coordination among the concerned departments and other agencies to save the precious li...

School girls celebrate Raksha Bandhan with security personnel

15/08/2019
Kathua, Aug 14: The school girls tied rakhi on the wrists of the security personnel at the Armed Police Training school in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The girls accompanied by staff tied rakhi and distributed sweets to the security personnel at the training school and as a gesture of gratitude the police officers gave return gifts to the girls after the rakhi ceremony and promised them to keep them safe. "We are celebrating Raksha Bandhan with the police Uncle because they are a...

JKPCC criticizes house arrest of its senior leader

15/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 14: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Com-mittee on Wednesday strongly criticized the continued house arrest of its vice president Raman Bhalla and some other mainstream leaders in Jammu. JKPCC chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma criticised the arrest, saying the action was "without any legal or political and justification". He said it is "totally vindictive and discriminatory attitude" of the government and is based on political considerations. "If this is the situation in Jammu ...

Power shutdown

15/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 14: Executive Engineer EM&RE Division-II Gandhi Nagar has informed that, for completion of balance works by M/s IRCON International, the shutdown of LT network is being observed. During the shutdown, the power supply to Channi Himmat and its adjoining areas will remain affected on August 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 from 8 am to 12 noon. Similarly, the power supply to Channi Himmat and its adjoining areas will remain affected on August 16, 17 and 18 from 2 am to 6 pm. Likewise, the power ...

Bhoopinder, Vaid among prominent social, political activists join BJP

14/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 13: Prominent leader Retd. SP Bhopinder Singh Convenor Ex-Chairman Minority Morcha Congress, Shailender Vaid, Vipan Nischal Arogaya Yoga Sansthan, Abhiudit Koushal (Grandson of Rishi Kumar Kushal, former MLA Reasi), Gurmeet Singh & Lokesh Kapoor (Auto & 2 Wheeler Repair and Spare Association) along with their hundreds of supporters, joined Bharatiya Janata Party. Joining programme was held in the presence of party National Vice-President , Prabhari & Election Incharge for Jammu & ...

Kumar visits Kulgam, Pulwama districts to review health facilities, law & order situation

14/08/2019
KULGAM, Aug 13: Advisor to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar today visited Kulgam, Pulwama districts and took stock of the health care facilities being provided to the patients there. During the tour, he also reviewed law & order situation in both the districts. Financial Comm-issioner Health Atal Dulloo accompanied the Advisor during the visit. At DH Pulwama, the Advisor inspected various wards, units and interacted with staff as well as patients to take firsthand appraisal of their grievances and ...

AJCSF seeks Dogra identity in restructuring of JK

14/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 13: The Core group of All Jammu Civil Society Forum (AJCSF) met under their convener Th. Gulchain Singh Charak at the Dorga Sadar Sabha, Dogra Hall Jammu to discuss various impacts and repercussions of the recent decisions of the central government regarding abrogation of Article 370/ 35A and also the re-structuring of the J&K State. The members welcomed the bold decisions since these provisions that were originally designed to protect the society were grossly misused for individual...

Thousands join Charri Yatra to Shri Budha Amarnath shrine at Mandi

14/08/2019
Poonch, Aug 13: The Holy Chari Mubarak Yatra led by Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj was today taken out from Dashnami Akhara Mandir complex, Poonch to Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Shrine at Rajpura, Mandi. The special Puja and Havan amidst chanting of Vedic Mantras was performed at Akhara Mandir Poonch where besides head priest- Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, various religious personalities gathered for the Holy Yatra. Deputy Commission-er Rahu...

Indo US Workshop on Next Generation Logistics in SMVDU

14/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 13: Indo US one week Workshop on "Next Generation Logistics, Logistic Models and Supply Chains" started in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. This workshop is approved and partially sponsored by Indo-US Science and technology Forum (IUSSTF) being organized jointly by Department of Industrial Engineer, University of Pittsburgh, and Insti-tution for innovation, Industrial Engineering and Entrepreneurship (IIIEE), India with support from the Institute of Industrial & System Engineers at...

All J&K Guru Ravi Dass Sabha holds protest demonstration

14/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 13: A grand protest demonstration was organized by All branches of All J&K Guru Ravi Dass Sabha (Regd) Jammu with co-operation of different organsiations of SC/ST/OBC and minorities communities in connection to Bharat Bandh. The Bharat Bandh call was given by saints of Ravidasia Samaj alongwith social and religious organization of SC/ST/OBC and minorities. Thousands of people assembled at Press Club of Jammu at 10.00 a.m and shouted slogans against Delhi Development Authority, Govt. ...

Army celebrates Independence Day with children

14/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 13: Indian Army conducted a 'Military Equipment and Band Display' for the local youth and school children of Akhnoor Tehsil. Complete array of weapons and equipment from tanks to guns including surveillance equipment was displayed. A military pipe band played martial music and a Dog Show by the Army Dogs enthralled the children. More than 1500 youth and children from local schools and colleges attended the colourful event. The initiative motivated the local youth to know more about...

Independence Day -2019 :Full dress rehearsals held across Jammu region

14/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 13: As part of the preparations for Independence Day celebration, full dress rehearsals were held in all districts of Jammu. The event saw enthusiastic participation of student contingents and cultural troupes from several schools. Besides, several contingents from NCC, J&K Police, Armed and Para military forces also participated in the event. At Jammu, Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma hoisted the National Flag and inspected the Parade here at Mini-Stadium Parade Ground. Div C...

Govt to organize first ever J&K Investors’ Summit from 12-14 Oct

14/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 13: The Govern-ment would organise the first ever Jammu and Kashmir Investors' Summit 2019 to be held between 12-14 October, 2019 at Srinagar and Jammu. Principal Secretary, Industry & Commerce and Tourism Department, Navin K. Choudhary today informed this while interacting with the media fraternity during a press conference at Convention Centre, Jammu. Navin Choudhary informed that the State Government has decided to organise the first ever J&K Investors' Summit to attract investmen...

DPS Udhampur organises Investiture Ceremony

14/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 13: The Investiture Ceremony of Delhi Public School Udhampur for the academic session 2019-2020 was held with great pomp and dignity in a special ceremony at the school Multi Purpose Hall. The event was presided over by the Pro Vice Chairman Dr. J.C Gupta. It was conducted with the high degree of earnestness and passion. The Investiture ceremony signifies the reliance and confidence that the school consigns in the newly invested office bearers. Donning the mantle of accountability, ...

Governor reviews availability of health care services & basic facilities to people

14/08/2019
Srinagar, Aug 13: Governor Satya Pal Malik reviewed the to-date status of prevailing security, law and order and provision of basic and essential services to people in J&K, in a meeting held at Raj Bhavan this evening. K. Vijay Kumar, K.K. Sharma, K. Skandan, Farooq Khan-Advisors to Governor and BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary,participated in the meeting. Governor was apprised about the satisfactory law and order scenario in J&K. He was informed that availability of medical facilities are be...

Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with religious fervor in Jammu

13/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 12: Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu today. A large number of people gathered in Eidgah to offer Eid prayers. People exchanged special greetings and best wishes and prayed for peace and harmony in the state. Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma, In charge IGP, Mukesh Singh, DIG CRPF, Nitu, Deputy Commissioner, Sushma Chouhan, SSP Tajinder Singh and other officials were also present on the occasion and extended their warm greetings to the peo...

Eid would further strengthen bonds of brotherhood: Yudhvir

13/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 12: The festival of Eid today is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the country as well as in Jammu and Kashmir too. At Jammu the Eid prayers were held at all Eidgah and mosques. In Jammu,the Bhartiya Janta Party Sr.leader and Gen.Secy Yudhvir Sethi along with Mandel Pardan Gopal Gupta, Ramesh Gupta, Rajesh Jandial, Subash Gupta, Parveen Kerni, Sudir Anand, Sanjeev Sh-awany, Kartar Mahajan, Shalinder Anand,Rajesh Raina, Naresh Abrol, Sukvir Kohli and othere ...

Rana greets people on Eid-ul-Azha

13/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 12: Prov-incial President National Conference Jammu Mr Devender Singh Rana on Monday exchanged Eid greeting with the people at Sidhra Eidgah and hoped this auspicious occasion will usher Jammu and Kashmir in peace and harmony. With restrictions imposed on his movement outside his residence since the night intervening August 4 and 5, Mr Rana had sought permission from the authorities, which was granted for meeting the people after the congregational Eid prayers and extending greeting...

Interstate coordination meeting held at Shahpur Kandi

13/08/2019
KATHUA, Aug 12: Deputy Commissioners and SSPs of four adjoining districts namely Kathua, Pathankot, Chamba and Gurdaspur met today at Ranjit Sagar Dam, Shahpur Kandi near Pathankot in Punjab to discuss range of issues requiring inter-district coordination with regard to the prevailing situation in J&K. The meeting was organized by Kathua District Administration to discuss various security related issues in the back drop of present scenario of J&K and for continuous sharing of information. Var...

National Exhibition of Visual Arts by JKCCA at Amritsar concludes

13/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 12: National Exhibition of Visual Arts by Jammu and Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA) at Indian Academy of Fine Arts (IAFA), Amritsar (Punjab) concluded today. A valedictory ceremony was conducted where Sunil Dutti, MLA was the chief guest, Ms. Luxmi Kanta Chawla was the guest of honour and madam Rekha Mahajan Deputy DEO was the special guest of the occassion. Participating and local artists, writers and intellectuals attended the ceremony. While welcoming the guests O P Sh...

Northern Army Commander reviews security in Valley

13/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 12: The Northern Army Comm-ander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh toured the Kashmir Valley today to review the prevailing security situation in the region. The Army Commander visited formations in North and South Kashmir and was briefed about the current situation as also the recent counter terrorist operations. The Army Commander complimented the troops for the humanitarian assistance being provided to the locals and appreciated the actions taken by the units and formations in ensuring safety ...

People of Kishtwar celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with religious fervor and enthusiasm

13/08/2019
Kishtwar, Aug 12: Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated today with religious fervor, gaiety across the district. The Muslim brethren thronged local mosques and performed Nimaz-e-Eid and prayed for peace, development and prosperity of the district and the state. Elaborate necessary arrangements including security and other arrangements were made by the district and police administration for smooth celebrations of Eid festival. Deputy Commissioner, Angrez Singh Rana, SSP, Dr. Harmeet Singh Mehta, ADC, Pa...

Natrang stages hindi play ‘Sabse Khatarnak’

12/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 11: 'Ripped' a play based on a poem 'Sabse Khatarnak' by one of the major revolutionary Punjabi poets, Avtar Singh Pash, popularly known by his pen name 'Pash', was staged here today at Natrang Studio Theatre under its popular Sunday Theatre Series. The play was presented by Natraj Natya Kunj Cultural Society, Jammu, scripted by Karan Mehra, designed by Aaditya Bharti and directed by Abhishek Bharti. A humanitarian and resolute reformer 'Pash' was a poet of conscience who fought for ...

Jugal accorded rousing reception in Jammu after 370 annulment

12/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 11: Hundreds of leaders and activists of Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir gathered at Jammu Airport to receive Member of Parliament from Jammu-Udhampur Lok Sabha Constituency, Jugal Kishore Sharma, when the tall leader paid his first visit to the city of temples after the controversial Article 370 was scrapped on the popular demand. BJP State President Ravinder Raina along with other senior leaders and jubiliant party workers of the state welcomed Jugal Kishore Sharma at the ...

SRS demands statehood to J&K to restore pristine

12/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 11: Shri Ram Sena has strongly criticized the arbitrary decision of Centre Govt to bifurcate and down grade one of the erstwhile state, the Dogra State into UT while totally abrogating the special status enjoyed by the J&K State since Maharaja rule. Jammu region has always extended full support to each and every decision of Union govt for honour and integrity of nation but reducing J&K State into Union Territory is not at all acceptable to us as it is direct attack on our Dogra le...

Abrogation of Article 370 will usher new era of development, end Kashmir hegemony: Zorawar

12/08/2019
Jammu, Aug 11: Des-cribing the abrogation of Article 370 as historic decision by the Gover-nment of India which will bring normalcy in the trouble torn State and usher a new era of development, Team Jammu has stressed for constitutional measures on the pattern of neighboring Himachal Pradesh to protect job security of locals and their cultural identity. While addressing a press conference on Sunday, Team Jammu Chairman Zorawar Singh Jamwal said that abrogation of Article 370 has ended the spec...

DGP reviews security, law and order scenario

12/08/2019
KISHTWAR, Aug 11: District Magistrate Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today eased the curfew in the district from 8 am till further orders, however night curfew shall remain continue from 9 pm to 4 am which paved the way for the resumption of normal activities without any untoward incident. The District Magistrate informed that the easing in curfew was made today in Kishtwar town and surrounding areas wherein shops and business establishments remained opened and people in large numbers thronged t...

Situation continues to remain peaceful

12/08/2019
KARGIL, Aug 11: The situation in Kargil remained peaceful today with shops and other business establishments functioning normally and people in large number thronging the Main Bazar Kargil and other markets in the town for shopping in view of Eid celebrations. Normal traffic movement was witnessed with public transport and private vehicles plying on the roads. Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Baseer ul Haq Choudhary, while interacting with the general public and media persons, informed that the si...

Samvedna organizes plantation drive

12/08/2019
JAMMU, Aug 11: Sam-vedna Society Jammu Under The Chairmanship Of Keshav Chopra Orga-nised Plantation Drive, the drive was launched by Planting Various Flowers Bearing Saplings. Speaking on the occasion Keshav Chopra Chairman Of The Samvedna society said that if we want to save the earth from global warming we must take this initiative to make clean and green environment by Planting More and More trees. Keshav also also emphasized on the importance of protecting the environment. Ritesh Peer, ...