Div Com reviews developmental scenario in Rajouri district

21/04/2021
RAJOURI, Apr 20: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today reviewed the developmental scenario of the Rajouri district here at a meeting of the concerned officers held in the Conference Hall of PWD Dak Bungalow. The meeting was attended by the DDC Rajouri, Rajesh K Shavan; ADC Rajouri, Sher Singh; ADC Sunderbani, Vinod Kumar Behnal; ADC Nowshera, Sukhdev Singh Sambyal; ADC Kalakote, Krishan Lal; ADC Kote-ranka; Surinder Mohan Sharma; Additional SP, Liyaqat Chowdhury; CPO, Mohammad...

Corruption crosses all limits in J&K, none to take cognizance: Harsh

21/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 20: Alleging the prevalence of a deep rooted culture of patronized corruption in J&K, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh Chairman-JKNPP and former Minister said that all previous records on the subject stood beaten by an unholy nexus between the corrupt politicians and officers working in tandem to loot the resources of the erstwhile state. "While all the tall slogans of BJP regime of providing 'corruption free system', 'Accountability and transparency' had proved a hoax, the erstwhile state of J&...

Kavinder urges BJP workers to spread awareness about COVID-19, need to get vaccinated

21/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 20: Former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, Kavinder Gupta has impressed upon the BJP workers and activists throughout the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to fan out in all directions in their respective areas to spread awareness about the need to take appropriate measures for overcoming the challenge posed by second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Kavinder was addressing booth level workers while chairing a video conference organized here today in view of sudden surge i...

Bhalla releases Sandeep Rathore’s Bhajan, “Meri Maa Da Mandir”

21/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 20: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla on Monday released Bhajan Meri Maa Da Mandir on YouTube. The singer and lyricist of Bhajan is Sandeep Rathore. Prominent among those present on the occasion include Kulbuahan Sharma PCC Member and DCC General Secretary Urban, Satish Rathore, Navdeep Rathore, Rohit Saroch, Reena Slathia, Rajeev Rathore, Mohit Saroch, Raghubansh Batia .beside others. Speaking on the occasion, Bhalla prayed to Almighty God to keep this novel ...

Ravinder appeals people to help authorities in combating COVID-19

21/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 20: Former MLC and senior Congress Leader Ravinder Sharma has termed the emerging covid-19 situation as very serious, due to the callous approach of the government and appealed to the people to strictly follow the health advisories besides extending full support to the authorities in the fight against covid . Sharma said, as reports and opinions of experts, the challenge of second surge of covid-19 is more serious than the earlier one but the government has yet to wake up to ...

Adequate oxygen available to combat any emergency: Rajan

21/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 20: The entire government machinery is all set to combat the serious challenge caused by second wave of Covid-19 pandemic with all requisite measures in place to keep Covid-19 surge in control. Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Rajan Prakash Thakur made these remarks while taking stock of oxygen concentration centres, buffer stock of Oxygen cylinders and availability of beds for Covid patients at Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinag...

ADGP Security felicitates Inspector Anand

21/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 20: Additi-onal Director General of Police Security, Dr. S. D. Singh has congratulated Inspector Rajesh Anand of Security Pool Jammu, for clinching gold medal in recently concluded 58th National Roller Skating Championship held at Chandigarh (Mohali) from March 31 to April 11, 2021. Inspector Rajesh Anand is State Awardee and was also skipper of National Roller hockey team. Anand is presently coach of Indian Roller Hockey team and also International Referee of Roller Hockey. Inspec...

DDC Chairperson reviews implementation of Agriculture & allied sector schemes in Udhampur

21/04/2021
UDHAMPUR, Apr 20: District Development Council, Chairperson, Udhampur, Lal Chand today convened a meeting with officers of different departments to review the progress made under various centrally sponsored schemes, flagship programmes being implemented by the Agriculture and allied sectors in the District Udhampur, here at Conference Hall DC Office Complex. The meeting was attended by DDC Vice Chairperson, Juhi Manhas; BDCs, DDCs, Additional District Development Commissioner, Ashok Kumar, C...

DC Doda briefs stakeholders about fresh covid control measures

21/04/2021
DODA, Apr 20: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Vikas Sharma today informed the public representatives and civil society members about the fresh covid control measures. The DC informed them that the night curfew shall be imposed from today i.e from 10 PM to 6 AM and directed the police department to implement the same in letter and spirit. The DC also directed the police department and other concerned to give wide publicity about Universal mask usage among the general public and to increase pena...

Covid-19 tests held at Ware House

21/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 20: Taking extra precautions amid steep rise in covid-19 cases, Traders Federation Ware House Nehru Market Jammu with the help of District Administration and Health Department Jammu on Tuesday conducted rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 at warehouse. On the Request of Deepak Gupta, President Traders Federation administration deputed a special team in the warehouse. Medical team tested 92 workers and employees of Ware House and four of them tested Covid-19 positive. Gupta on this o...

Kapahi conducts meeting regarding COVID-19

21/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 20: Corporator and Chief Vip Parmodh Kapahi held a meeting of the prominent citizens of ward no. 14 regarding corona virus and the rising COVID-19 active cases. During the meeting Kapahi said that all the citizens of ward 14 as well as all the citizens of J&K UT have to fight as one against COVID-19. He further said all we can do to fight COVID-19 virus is by staying safe by staying at home and by not wandering out needlessly. Kapahi welcoming the Lieutenant Governor's decision o...

DC Kathua discusses mechanism for implementing revised Covid guidelines

21/04/2021
KATHUA, Apr 20: Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, Rahul Yadav today chaired a meeting to discuss mechanism for operating Public Transport besides opening of Business Establishments in the light of revised Covid 19 advisories and SOPs issued by the government. President Municipal council, Kathua Naresh Sharma, SSP Kathua R.C Kotwal, ARTO Kathua, AD FCS&CA Haroon, Assistant Labour Commissioner, AC Food Safety, CEO M.C Kathua, DTI Kathua, President Beopar Mandal, Surinder Bajaj, General Manager, Kathu...

Bali distributes masks and sanitizers in ward no 24

21/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 20: Jammu Municipal Corporation Anu Bali on Tuesday distributed Masks and Sanitizer among people and Children of Ward-24, Rehari Colony to save from Coronavirus due sudden rise of corona pendamic cases in Jammu city. Corporator Anu Bali while speaking to media told how this virus attacks us with the help of each other, she distributed Masks and Sanitizer to Children and people and also told them How to Stay away from this Virus, She added If you have a fever, cold or cough, take med...

Lt Governor extends “Ram Navami” greetings

21/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 20: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his warm greetings to the people on the eve of "Ram Navami". In his message of felicitations, the Lt Governor observed that Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu is an embodiment of compassion, dutifulness, tolerance, Justice, and great virtues. People, especially the youth must follow the ideals of Lord Rama, and tread the path of righteousness, he added. May the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami bring happiness, peace...

Theft case solved, stolen items worth Rs. 2 lakhs recovered

21/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 20: A complaint was lodged at P/S Gharota by one Mayawati W/o Gyani Ram R/o MP A/P Kot that some unknown thieves entered her house and stole some jewellery items of gold and silver besides cash amounting Rs 10000. On this, a case FIR No. 25/21 U/S 454/380 IPC got registered at P/S Gharota and investigation started. On this special police teams of P/S Gharota were constituted. The team led by SHO P/S Gharota Inspr. Khayati Maan Khajuria assisted by PSI Anil Kumar after stern effort...

108 ambulances serving people of JK during Covid

21/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 20: In the wake of COVID-19, the Jammu and Kashmir government has put into service 108 ambulances to facilitate the people round the clock. As per an official spokesperson, till date 1653 Covid suspects have been shifted to hospitals for treatment and lives of 4350 COVID patients have been saved. Adequate ambulances have been deployed in every district of the UT to evacuate Covid patients to nearby designated COVID Health Institutions. These ambulances are having essential drugs to...

Div Com stresses on maintaining proper covid behaviour

21/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 20: As the second wave of Covid-19 has set in Kashmir and number of active positive cases is expected to rise, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today appealed to people to maintain proper Covid behaviour to prevent the spread of virus. The Div Com said this while addressing a press conference at DIPR Auditorium Srinagar, briefing the media over the current covid related situation in Kashmir and measures taken to fight it. The Div Com was acco-mpanie...

NCC Cadets pay homage to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan on his 32nd Birthday

21/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 20: NCC Girl Cadets of Government College for Women, Udhampur today visited the statue of Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan, SC at T Morh, Udhampur and paid homage on his 32nd birthday. The brave heart was martyred in an anti-terrorist operation in Kashmir. Under the guidance of Lieu-tenant Kamaldeep Kaur, Associate NCC Officer, the cadets cleaned and decorated the area with the assistance of Station Head-quarters, Udhampur. Prof Meenu Mahajan, Principal GCW Udhampur appreciated the cad...

Bottom-up planning process starts in Udhampur

21/04/2021
UDHAMPUR, Apr 20: District Administration Udhampur today organized a discussion session regarding 2021-22 District Deve-lopment plan formulation and implementation with BDCs and DDCs, here at Conference Hall DC Office Complex Office. The discussion session was held among DDC Chairperson, Lal Chand, DDC Vice Chairperson, Juhi Manhas, District Dev-elopment Commissioner, Indu Kanwal Chib, BDCs, DDCs and other district Officers of different departments besides PRIs. At the outset, Chief Planning ...

Fencing Sports kits presented to 4 educational institutions in Reasi

21/04/2021
REASI, Apr 20: Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Ajay Kumar, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajinder Kumar Sharma, today distributed the fencing sports material kits among four educational institutions. Cricket Rollers, Cricket Kits, Mat & Roller Handels were also distributed on this occasion. While speaking on the coassion, District Youth Sports Officer, Subash Chander said that four officials including two males and two females were trained in Fencing by Direct-orate office Jammu in first...

DC Reasi reviews implementation of Central sector schemes

21/04/2021
REASI, Apr 20: District Development Commi-ssioner, Ajay Kumar today reviewed the implementation of central schemes, including National Health Mission (NHM), Ayushman Bharat, PM Kissan Saman Nidhi and Kissan Credit Card today. During the course of the meeting, it was informed that under the National Health Mission, benefits have been provided to 2663 individuals under JSY; 3217 individuals under JSSK; 482 children immunised & 1354 Village Health Nutrition Days conducted. Under Ayushman Bharat ...

Youth must stay away from drugs: Sat

21/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 20: Former State President BJP and Ex Minister Sat Sharma (CA) inaugurated newly opened A+ Dance Academy and Fitness Arena near Krishna Building, New Plot area of Jammu West Assembly segment. Sharma was also accompanied by Corporator Ward 18 Dinesh Gupta, Mandal President Janipur Raveesh Mengi, District General Secretary BJP Karan Sharma & many others including owners of Acad-emy Arpan and Abhi Baigra. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma congratulated the owners and said that it i...

Sale of dates on the rise during Ramadan in Kashmir valley

21/04/2021
Srinagar, Apr 20: In the holy month of Ramadan, people in the Kashmir valley have been purchasing dates in large quantities as it has a unique importance in the Islamic religion. Speaking to ANI, a seller of dates Suhail Ahmad said, "A lot of people buy dates during Ramadan. It is consumed more in Ramadan. In Kashmir, dates are consumed over the year." "It comes from various places including Gulf countries Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, in various varieties of Ajwa, Amber, Mabrook, Kalmi," he added...

Baseer chairs 91st BoD meeting of JKTDC

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today chaired the 91st Board of Directors meeting of Jam-mu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) at Civil Secretariat here. Secretary Tourism, Managing Director JKTDC, Director Tourism Jammu and other officers were present. While speaking on the occasion, Advisor asked the JKTDC to evolve effective strategies for optimal utilization of its assets and better returns. He also directed for pursuing pending court cases...

Director DIPR chairs meeting of officers of Kashmir division

20/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: The Director Information and Public Relation, Rahul Pandey today chaired an officers meeting of Kashmir division and reviewed the functioning of the department. Joint Director Information Kashmir, Haris Ahmad Handoo, Assistant Director, Public Relations/ FPO Kashmir M Aslam Khan, Asstt Dir (AV), Javed Ahmad Rather, Cultural Officer, Srinagar Riyaz Ahmad Fazli, Sachin Bali and Tawheed Ahmad (Jr KAS officers) were present in the meeting. The meeting discussed various issues per...

ACB registers Disproportionate Assets case against the then Section Officer

20/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a Case FIR No.01/2021, under Section 5(1)(e) r/w 5(2) of PC Act. Svt.2006 against Ghulam Nabi R/o Pachhar Pulwama, the then Section Officer in the office of Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Pulwama for amassing various assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The instant case was registered on the outcome of preliminary Enquiry conducted by PS ACB Anan tnag, to look in to the allegations that the accused has amasse...

Kapahi elected as Secretary Amar Singh Club

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: Mr. Anil Kapahi, a renowned business entrepreneur was today elected as the Secretary of Amar Singh Club (Jammu). Mr. Kapahi won the election by 2/3rd majority of members against Mr. Sweesh Anand. The elections were conducted through secret ballots by the Divisional Commi-ssioner Jammu Dr. Raghav Langer, the Vice President of Amar Singh Club (Jammu), in presence of two observers-Er. Kiran Wattal and S. N.S. Chahal. Today's elections were conducted under the Chair-manship of Dr. L...

Power shutdown

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: In order to carry out various upgradation/repair works, the power supply to Gho Manhasa, Dianchak, Chak Lal Din, Shahpur, Tikri, Gurudwara Basti, Haiqa, Kullian, Tehsil Hospital (sub District Hospital) and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 22 from 11.30 am to 03.30 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Gharota, Ranjan, Navodya, Amb, Vidyalaya and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 22 from 10 am to 2 pm. Likewise, the power supply to Santra Morh, Paunichak, ...

Banihal Receiving Station augmented by additional 6.3MVA transformers

20/04/2021
RAMBAN, Apr 19: JPDCL, Projects Wing, has augmented power supply capacity of Receiving Station Banihal by installing 6.3 MVA transformers, along with 33 KV Bay, successfully under IPDS scheme involving an expenditure of Rs.1.00 crore, here today. As per Executive Engineer, JPDCL, Batote, Nasir Hussain, the enhanced capacity of Receiving Station shall help provide better power supply to Banihal benefiting over 30,000 people residing in areas including Chamalvas, Kaskoot, Chapnari and Doligam. ...

PIB Jammu organizes Webinar on ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav’

20/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 19: Press Information Bureau, Mini-stry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India organized a webinar today on "Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav" with a special focus on the contribution of freedom fighters, their role during the freedom struggle of India against the mighty British colonial rule. In her keynote address, Ms. Neha Jalali, Deputy Director, Regional Outreach Bureau (ROB) J&K and PIB Jammu highlighted the role of freedom fighters, moderates and revolutionaries during ...

Baramulla-Banihal railway line to be electrified

20/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today said that the 137 kilometer Baramulla-Banihal railway line shall be electrified and work on the project shall be started in a week's time. The Div Com said this while chairing a meeting of concerned to discuss execution of the project. The meeting among others was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Budgam, Baramulla, concerned SSPs, ADC Srinagar, AGM Ircon and other concerned. Emphasizing on speedy work e...

AJKLTF organises Conference on NEP 2020

20/04/2021
Ramban, Apr 19: All Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Teachers Federation aft. Akhil Bhartyia Rashtryia Shikshak Mahasangh organised a Conference on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at Bhartyia Vidyia Mandir HS Ramban's conference hall. The programme was designed based on the theme: “A New Vision for Youth in NEP 2020”. A press release by AJKLTF/ABRSM stated that in his keynote address, Devraj Thakur President All Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Teachers Federation aft. with Akhil Bhartyia Rasht-ryia Shikshak...

Jammu Warriors Veterans beat Akhnoor Veterans by 8 Wickets

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: In ongoing Veterans Cricket Cup at Akhnoor todays match was played between Jammu warrior Veterans and Akhnoor Veterans at Govt Higher Secondary School Akhnoor. Akhnoor Veterans won the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first Akhnoor Veterans scored only 91/10 in 17 overs and only Rahul langer from Akhnoor Veterans scored in double figures i.e. 37(20). From Jammu Warriors Veterans Lucky got 3 Wickets, Jindu got 2 Wickets while sunil and ruby shared 1 each. Batting second Jamm...

Anu of SMVDU declares Qualified for Award of Ph.D

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: Ms. Anu Choudhary, Research Scholar, School of Mathematics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, has been declared qualified for the award of degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Mathematics. She worked on the topic, “Generalized Seque-nce Spaces & Some Related Properties” under the supervision of Dr.Kuldip Raj, senior Faculty, School of Mathematics, SMVDU. The candidate has published papers in the SCI-SCOPUS journals, and participated in seminars & conferences as the...

Police arrests three drug peddlers in Anantnag; Contraband substances recovered

20/04/2021
Srinagar, Apr 19: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Anantnag have arrested three drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession. Officers at a checkpoint established at Hassanpora area of Bijbehara intercepted a suspected Maurti car bearing registration number JK01M-3811 for checking. During search, 270 gms of Charas was recovered from the possession of driver identified as Sameer Ahmad Dar resident of Lasjan Srinagar. ...

UDA Convenor asks JMC to set up disinfectant tunnels at vital points

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: Convenor, United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Jammu and Kashmir, Rajiv Mahajan asked J&K administration to set up disinfectant tunnels to sanitize people in public places amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Questing Jammu Municipal Corporation over whereabouts the disinfectant tunnels, built by thousands of rupees, installed by it during the first phase of covid-19 pandemic at various places in Jammu, Rajiv Mahajan where are those disinfectant tunnels gone. He said disinfectant tunnels ar...

Sonam declared qualified for award of Ph.D

20/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 19: Sonam Gandotra D/o Anil Gandotra, Scholar of Central University of Jammu, has been declared qualified for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science and Information Technology. Sonam Gandotra worked on the topic, "On Automatic Extractive Summarization of Dogri Text", under the supervision of Dr Bhavna Arora, Faculty, School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Central University of Jammu.

CUK VC inspects examination centers

20/04/2021
Ganderbal, Apr 19: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir on Monday inspected the examination centres of the varsity across various campuses and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made in view of the Covid-19. The Vice Chancellor was informed that strict Covid protocol is followed while conducting the examinations and SOPs are followed in letter and spirit. Vice Chancellor Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir, exhorted upon the employees of the health section...

Online classes begin in Ramban amid brief closure of schools

20/04/2021
RAMBAN, Apr 19: Following closure of schools amidst the second wave of Covid-19, the Education Department, Ramban has started online mode classes to enable students to continue their studies. As per Chief Edu-cation Officer, V.K. Koul, the department is using virtual teaching and assignment tools to help students, especially those residing in rural and remote areas of the district. "Initiative taken by Director, School Education regarding online classes from 1st to 12th Class have been started...

Advisor Baseer Khan reviews power scenario of Kashmir division

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today held a detailed meeting to review the power scenario in Kashmir division at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Managing Director Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited, Chief Engineer KPSCL (Kashmir), Chief Engineer Projects, Chief Engineer Transmission and Superintending Engineers of different wings, through virtual mode. Advisor sought details from the officers about the unscheduled power cuts an...

Advisor Farooq Khan convenes meeting with Social Welfare, ICDS officers; Reviews vital projects

20/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today convened a marathon meeting with the officers of Social Welfare and ICDS Departments to review the functioning of these vital entities of the UT government. Director, Social Welf-are Department, Bashir Ahmad Dar, Executive Director Rehabilitation Centre, Ishfaq Ahmad, OSD to Advisor, Moha-mmad Ashraf Hakak, Deputy Director ICDS, Bilquis, District Program Officer, Srinagar and all the District Social Welfare Officers attended ...

Div Com conducts on-spot inspection of development projects in Sunderbani

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today conducted an extensive tour of Sunderbani Sub Division of district Rajouri and inspected various developmental works including roads, Higher Education and Health Infrastructure projects. The Div Com was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunderbani, Vinod Kumar; Additional SP, Girdhari Lal Sharma; Tehsildar Concerned, Block Medical Officer, Executive Engineer PWD other concerned officers. At the outset, the Divisio...

Purnima conducts inspection of ward no. 01, 03 and 25

20/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 19: Adv. Purnima Sharma, Deputy Mayor JMC conducts inspection of wards no. 01, 03 and 25 including Panjtirthi, Peer Metha and Sarwal. During the inspection of ward no. 1, Adv. Purnima Sharma along with Harvinder Singh CTO JMC conducted inspection of old stairs from zalfa temple till lower dhountly area. On spot directions were issued to the CTO JMC to get channel fencing installed on both sides of the path as there is danger of falling of malba/dirt from the sides which may cause bl...

Congress will observe April 24 as National Panchayati Raj Day: Mir

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: JKPCC Chief Shri Ghulam Ahmed Mir has said that the 73rd & 74th Amendment was the triggest gift of the Congress party especially former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi to the County and people at grass root levels and the party shall celebrate the historical initiative as 'National Panchayati Raj Day' on 24th April. The Congress shall remember the historical initiative of the Congress party under the Prime Ministership of Shri Rajiv Gandhi, to introduce the 73rd Amendment of th...

Principal Secretary I&C reviews progress on ongoing JTFRP works at Silk Factory

20/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Principal Secretary Indu-stries & Commerce (I&C), Ranjan Prakash Thakur along with Union Joint Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Shubha Tha-kur today visited Silk and Wool units of Jammu Kashmir Industries Limit-ed, Rajbagh and Bemina and took stock of the ongoing works being undertaken at these units under the World Bank funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP). During the visit, the Principal Secretary appreciated the efforts of JKI in creating end to end market s...

First Caesarian Surgery on Covid-positive Mother performed at MCH Gandhinagar

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: The First COVID positive mother was today operated and Caesarian done to deliver 2 healthy twin female babies at MCH COVID Hospital Gandhinagar of Government medical college Jammu. Earlier, as per the Hospital Management, on the directions of Financial Commissioner Health Atul Duloo and under the guidance of Principal & Dean GMC & Associated Hospitals Jammu, Dr Shashi Sudan Sharma, 16th April 2021 trial of major surgeries were done on non covid patients at MCH COVID Hospital Gan...

J&K’s Export Cell & Invest India conducts virtual workshop on “One District One Product” for products from J&K

20/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 19: With an ongoing initiative to promote and develop Jammu and Kashmir's export ecosystem, Export Cell (JKTPO), under the aegis of Department of Industries & Commerce, organized a workshop on "One District One Product" with broad participation from Handicraft & Handloom, Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, District Industries Centers and other line departments. The virtual session was organized by JKTPO in partnership with Invest India. The agenda was to understand and expl...

DC, PD&SJ review facilities for District Court Complex Kupwara

20/04/2021
KUPWARA, Apr 19: The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Imam Din and Principal, District & Sessions Judge (PD&SJ) Kupwara, Tasleem Arif today held a meeting at Dak Banglow Kupwara to review the facilities at District Court Complex Kupwara. On the occasion, the PD&SJ registered various demands which include renovation and upgradation of District Court Complex and residential accommodation for District Judge and Judicial Officer. The Deputy Commissi-oner, on the occasion directed the concerned AEE R&...

Delegations of DDC Rajouri, Islamic Welfare Organisation and Director Sainik Welfare call on Lt Governor

19/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 18: Deleg-ations of District Develop-ment Council (DDC) members of Rajouri, Islamic Welfare organization and Director Sanik Welfare Department today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan here. The delegation of DDC members of Rajouri led by the DDC Chairman, Ch Naseem Liaqat met the Lt Governor and submitted a memorandum of their concerning issues and dema-nds. The members of the delegation also thanked the Lt Governor led administration for conducting free and ...

DISHA meeting: Dr Jitendra reviews achievements under Central Schemes in district Kishtwar

19/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 18: Union Minister of State (Indepe-ndent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Dr Jiten-dra Singh today reviewed the progress achieved under different centrally sponsored schemes in district Kishtwar, at District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held at Convention Centre. The meeting was attended by Chairperson, District Development Council Kishtwar, Pooja Thakur; Prashant ...

Div Com conducts Jammu city tour, inspects sanitation services being provided by JMC

19/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 18: Divisi-onal Commissioner Jam-mu, Dr Raghav Langer today conducted an extensive tour of Jammu city early morning and inspected the sanitation services being provided by Jammu Municipal Corporation in the city. The Div Com was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner General Jammu, Rakesh Dubey; Secretary JMC, Tina Mahajan; Health Officer JMC, Dr Sanjogita Soodan; besides engineers of JPDCL and other concerned officers. The Div Com started his tour from Gole Market Gandhi Nagar and ...

Jammu Declaration to seek equal role for all in decision making: Rana

19/04/2021
NAGROTA Apr 18: Describing Jammu Declaration a robust and forward looking concept to empower the people with equal and participatory role in the decision making, National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana today said that it should be win-win situation for all, with no region or sub-region having hegemony over the other. "The declaration will break the conservative path of tackling the urges and aspirations of the people at large and pave the way for a progressive mechanism...

Refugees, DPs deprived of full relief package: Sharma

19/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 18: Former Congress MLC and a senior refugees Leader Shri Ravinder Sharma has hit out at the BJP government for the denial of the promised amount of relief package of 30 lacs per family , while thousands of applicants still waiting for the disbursement of the meagre amount of the relief package announced in 2015. In a statement after series of interactions with the representatives of DPs in sunderbani-Nowshera area during past five days, Senior Congress Leader lambasted the BJP'...

Malhotra raises concern over rising COVID-19 cases across J&K

19/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 18: Apni Party General Secretary Vikram Malhotra on Sunday raised serious concerns over the rapid spread of COVID-19 cases across J&K alongwith a considerable rise in COVID mortality rates. He urged the UT government to take all necessary measures in order to contain it's spread and implement the life saving SOP's strictly. "The new COVID-19 wave is extremely dangerous. There have been considerable rises in the infected and death cases all around J&K. The Government must ensure tha...

Dy Mayor inaugurates Jewellers Shop

19/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 18: Deputy Mayor JMC Adv. Purnima Sharma in the presence of Corporator ward 47 Shardha Kumari, Sho Kirti Sharma inaugurates Jewellers Shop at Main Stand near Kalli Mata Mandir at ward 47. The Jewellers shop under the name Amit Jewellers was opened by Amit Thothla. After inaugurating the Jewellers Shop, Adv. Purnima Sharma said that due to the COVID-19 pandemic many people lost their jobs and faced huge losses in businesses as well. But now under the Aatamnirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan by o...

BJP felicitates CoBRA Commando upon his safe return

19/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 18: Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir led by its senior leaders felicitated Rakeshwar Singh Manhas, the CoBRA Commando from Jammu who reached home safely after he was freed from the captivity of Naxalites. J&K BJP Vice-President Sham Lal Sharma, BJP Vice-President Yudhvir Sethi, BJP Headquarter Incharge Priya Sethi, DDC Chairperson Bharat Bhushan, BJP Spokesperson Adv. Abhinav Sharma, District President Rajinder Singh Chib, President Kisaan Morcha Omi Khajuria, BDC Marh Surind...

Mega tourism promotion event “Tapping the Potential of Kashmir: Another Day in Paradise” organized

19/04/2021
New Delhi, Apr 18: In order to promote the various Tourism potentials of Jammu & Kashmir and to address the various opportunities in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality in the Union Territory Of Jammu & Kashmir the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India & Department of Tourism, Government Of Jammu & Kashmir in association with FICCI (Knowledge Partner), and IGTA organised a unique networking platform 'Tapping the Tourism Potential of Kashmir: Another Day in Paradise' recently at Srinagar. The Lt. G...

Singh Veterans Akhnoor beat Jammu Sports Veterans by 3 runs

19/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 18: In ongoing Veterans Cricket Cup at Akhnoor todays match was played between Singh Veterans Akhnoor and Jammu Sports Veterans at Govt Higher Secondary School Akhnoor. Singh Veterans Akhnoor won the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first SVA scored 165/7 in 20 overs Ravi Verma scored 43(32), Sonu Malhotra 38(25), Mall Dita 23(26), Brijnandan 12(9) and Davinder Chander 14(10). From Jammu Sports Veterans Mukesh Sharma got 2 Wickets, koushal, Pawan and Jagdev shared 1 each. Bat...

Promotion of our language Dogri is must: Sat

19/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 18: Honoring renowned writer Dr. Gian Singh and Singer Deep Sehgal for their contribution in promotion of Dogri language and that too religiously, Former State President BJP and Ex Minister Sat Sharma (CA) while congratulating the duo on the release of their religious song "Durga Stuti" in Dogri language said that religion and language goes side by side and all must contribute in promotion of the both. The leader was also accompanied by Mandal President Raveesh Mengi, Corporator Ward...

Army rescues civil tractor from stream

19/04/2021
Kupwara, Apr 18: Indian Army on Sunday rescued a tractor that had skidded off into a stream in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara. The tractor, with sand bags, strayed into the Muhri Nala near Kalaroos and got stuck in the middle of gushing waters. An Army patrl, after noticing the incident, ushed to the spot to lend a helping hand to the locals. "A civil tractor with trolly filled with sand belonging to Guljar Ahmed Khan skidded off into Muhri Nala as the bank was sliding due to rain. It couldn't re...

COVID-19 Measures reviewed at Tangdhar

19/04/2021
KUPWARA, Apr 18: In order to review the COVID-19 preventive measures, a joint meeting of various stakeholders including Ulemas & PRIs were today convened by Tehsildar Karnah, Mushtaq Ahmed Khan. On the occasion, a threadbare discussion was held regarding prevention of spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the border sub division. It was impressed upon all the stakeholders to coordinate with the Tehsil administration in the mitigation of COVID-19 crisis. It was also urged upon the Ulemas to awa...

Bi-annual examination of paramedical courses held in Ramban

19/04/2021
RAMBAN, Apr 18: The Bi-Annual examination of train-ees of ANMT School, Ramban for different paramedical courses was today held here at Government Higher Secon-dary School, Ramban. The examination of paramedics was held under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mohammad Fareed Bhat. A total 179 trainees of different categories appeared the exam. The Health & Family Welfare Department has made all necessary arrangements for smooth and transparent conduct of the examination under the s...

Police arrests 4 drug peddlers in Bandipora, Kulgam & Budgam

19/04/2021
Srinagar, Apr 18: Continuing its efforts to eradicate drug menace from the society, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Bandipora, Kulgam & Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession. Acting on specific information, a police party led by In-charge Police Post Aloosa established a checkpoint at Malangam Bandi-pora. During checking, the police party intercepted one person and recovered 160 grams of charas from his possession. He has identified as Samir Ahmad Sheikh so...

Congress condoles demise of Ahmad Ziyad Karra

19/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Senior J&K Congress Leaders on Sunday expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Ahmad Ziyad Karra brother of senior Congress leader and CWC Member, Tariq Hamid Karra who passed away after a brief spell of illness at New Delhi. In a condolence message issued jointly here include Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Tara Chand, G. M Saroori, Taj Mouhi-uddin, Manohar Lal, Abdul Majid Wani, R. S Chib, Vikar Rasool Wani, Jughal Kishore Sharma, Naresh Kumar Gupta, Salman Nizami, Ashok Kum...

“Awaam ki Awaaz” programme goes On-Air

19/04/2021
J&K Government working on promoting different models of online education; making villages self-sufficient: LG JAMMU, Apr 18: The roots of "Jan Bhagidari" in the governance process in J&K have now further deepened with the launch of "Awaam ki Awaaz" programme, which went On-Air today on all channels of All India Radio (AIR) J&K. The telecast of the programme was also broadcast on DD Kashmir. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, during the radio programme, voiced valuable insights from general pu...

Comprehensive Mansar Rejuvenation, Development Plan will become a role model: Union Minister

19/04/2021
UDHAMPUR (MAN-SAR), Apr 18: Union Min-ister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Develop-ment of North Eastern Region & Minister of State for Prime Minis-ter's Office, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that Comprehensive Mansar Rejuvenation/ Develop-ment Plan will give a major uplift to the socio-economic development of Mansar and will become a role model of development. He made these remarks during his visit to Mansar, where he, in presence of Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ah...

Women Worst Sufferers due to Steep Rise in Prices: Sadhotra

19/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 18: BJP Govt has utterly failed to check steep rise in prices and the heat of it is being felt by common woman while managing the kitchen alleged Mr. Ajay Kumar Sadhotra Former Minister and Senior Leader National Conference while addressing a meeting of Women Workers of National Conference at Jaswan in Marh. He said the tall claims of BJP to lower down the prices during 2014 Parliament Elections has proved to be hollow and havoc. BJP came to power in 2014 at the centre and the state...

No redemption in J&K’s situation unless Centre revokes erstwhile state’s special status: NC

19/04/2021
Srinagar, Apr 18: The National Conference (NC) on Sunday said there can be no trade-off between the political aspirations and the development ambitions of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and no redemption in the situation unless the Centre revokes its August 5, 2019 decision and restores the special status of the erstwhile state. "There can be no redemption in the situation unless New Delhi does not change its August 5, 2019 decision. There can be no trade-off between the political aspirations...

Dr Jitendra urges public representatives to act as bridge between people and administration

18/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 17: Union Minister of State (Indepen-dent Charge) for the Minis-try of Development of North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Dr Jitendra Singh today called upon the public representatives to act as bridge between people and administration. He was chairing District Develop-ment Coordination & Moni-toring Committee (DISHA) meeting to review the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes in District Doda, here at Convention Centre Jammu. The meeting ...

Film Producer Shiv Sagar calls on Lt Governor

18/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 17: Renowned film and serial producer, Shiv Sagar today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. Shiv Sagar, who is the grandson of legendary Film-maker Ramanand Sagar, discussed with the Lt Governor about his future projects and also briefed him about his upcoming series on Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji, which he is going to shoot in Jammu & Kashmir. The Lt Governor obser-ved that the J&K Govern-ment is working towards creating a favourable environment for fi...

7 year old singing star of Kishtwar wins lakhs of hearts online, at live performances

18/04/2021
KISHTWAR, Apr 17: Kishtwar's 7 year-old girl Samradhi Sen has won lakhs of hearts by her melodious singing and marvelous skill of playing harmonium. Hailing from a small Hatta Village here, Samradhi Sen sings so well that after becoming a local star, her song videos are getting thousands of hits online. Apart from her melodious and mesmerising voice, she can also play the harmonium. She has already participated in several music programmes and auditions at this tender age. The girl has impressed...

22 different vehicles involved in illegal mining seized

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: A multi-pronged strategy was devised by Jammu Police to curb the menace of illegal mining has been taken. Based on specific inputs various police teams of P/S Arnia, P/S RS Pura and P/S Miran Sahib were constituted under the supervision of SDPO RS Pura Shabir Khan. The teams led by SHO P/S Arnia Inspr. Harjeet Singh, SHO P/S RS Pura Inspr. Jai Pal Sharma and SHO P/S Miran Sahib Inspr. Sultan Mirza raided Badyal Tawi area and seized 17 different vehicles involved in illegal mining...

Power shutdown

18/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 17: In order to execute various development works, the power supply to Jahjjar Kotli, Dansal, Jindhrah, Battal Manwal, Surinsar, Kishenpur, Mansar and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 18 from 11 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Receiving Stations- Mandal, Gurha, Raya, Smailpur, Ratnuchak, Sainik Colony and their adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 18 from 12 noon to 12.30 pm. Likewise, the power supply to Sunderpur, Chakroi, Satrayian and its adjoi...

DC Jammu reviews progress of writing Jamabandis

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: To review the progress of Jamabandi writing in the District, Deputy Commissioner, Anshul Garg today chaired a meeting of all revenue officers and field functionaries, here at Conference Hall DC Office Complex. The Additional Deputy Commissioner (Law and Order) Ghansham Singh; Additional Deputy Comm-issioner (Adm) Satish Kumar Sharma; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Vijay Kumar Sharma; Tehs-ildars, Naib-Tehsildars, Patwaris besides other functionaries of Revenue department were p...

All Parties Migrant Co-ordination Committee calls on Lt Governor

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: A delegation of All Parties Migrant Co-ordination Committee (APMCC) called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation led by its Chairman Sh Vinod Pandit apprised the Lt Governor about various welfare issues of Kashmiri Pandit community. The members of the delegation also drew Lt Governor's attention towards the issues of Kashmiri Migrant employees working under the Prime Minister's Special Employment Package. While interacting with the members...

Director Agriculture Jammu kick starts Kharif-2021 Campaign

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: Director Agriculture, Jammu, K. K. Sharma today kick started the Kharif 2021 campaign by conducting multiple interactions with the farmers in Sub-Division Marh and Sub Division Samba. The visit was conducted to gear up the departmental activities at grassroots level in view of the upcoming Kharif season. The team of officer including Joint Director Agriculture (Extension), Shahid Iqbal Sheikh, Chief Agriculture Officer Jammu, A.S. Reen, DAO (Extens-ion), Vinod Sharma, Sub-Divis...

Mayor kick starts various development works

18/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 17: Continuing his endeavour to provide more development & civic amenities to the citizens of Jammu, Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor, Jammu Municipal Corporation along with Gopal Gupta Councillor of ward no. 5 today on 17/04/2021 kick started the construction work of lanes & drains at Shahidhi Chowk, Jammu opposite Radha Swami Stasang Ghar with an estimate cost of Rupees Four Lakh only. Speaking on the occasion Mayor said that it was the long pending demands of the locals as the said lane...

Natrang to suspend its offline activities

18/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 17: Looking at the surge in Covid cases in the UT, Natrang Jammu has decided to hold its offline activities till the situation gets better. However, the online activities aimed to promote art and culture & to spread positivity thro-ugh theatre shall continue. It is pertinent to mention here that last year when the activities of the world were put to a unpredictable halt and promotion of art and culture was out of question, adapting to the situation and understanding the effectivenes...

2-Day Seminar on “Community Policing” concludes

18/04/2021
Udhampur, Apr 17: 2-Day Seminar on "Comm-unity Policing" was conducted in the Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy Udhampur on April 16-17, 2021. Nineteen (19) officers of the rank of SI to SSP attended the seminar. Objectives of the Seminar were to examine the elements of community policing-its importance, concept and implementation, to discuss case studies pertaining to community policing, to analyze best practices in community policing, sharing personal experience with reference to community Polici...

DIPR hosts COVID-19 awareness camp at Katra, Panthal

18/04/2021
REASI, Apr 17: Depart-ment of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) Cultural Wing, Jammu in collaboration with District Infor-mation Centre Reasi today organized a cultural programme based on COVID-19 & Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav at Katra & Panthal. Block Divisional Officer Panthal Punica Marwaha was the chief guest on the occasion. During the programme a variety of Cultural activities were presented by the artist of the Cultural unit of Joint Director of Information and Public Relation Jammu, w...

DSS welcomes decision to defer Durbar move

18/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 17: Dogra Sadar Sabha (DSS) today welcomed the decision taken by the UT Govern-ment to defer Durbar Move and allow functioning of the Civil Secretariat at both Jammu & Srinagar. Disclo-sing this in a press conference, after holding a brief tele-conference with the core group, Th Gulchain Singh Charak President DSS conveyed whole hearted compliments and gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha for this people friendly decision and other urgent steps to take the surge in Covi...

Bhalla accuses Govt of failing to tackle COVID pandemic, calls situation ‘worrisome’

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: Jammu and Kashmir Congress vice president Raman Bhalla on Saturday termed the COVID-19 situation in the union territory as "worrisome" and claimed that the government has run out of options as it has failed to tackle the pandemic. The Congress leader demanded massive testing, tracing of contacts of COVID-19 cases and their isolation to check the spread of the infection. "The rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths due to the deadly virus in J-K is worrisome. The Jammu and Kashmir gov...

Covid Bulletin: 1201 vaccinated, 1432 samples collected in Ramban District

18/04/2021
RAMBAN, Apr 17: As many as 1201 persons were administered first and second Covid vaccine doses across Ramban district today. The Health Department also collected 1432 samples, including 418 RT-PCR and 1014 RAT samples in the district. As per daily bulletin issued by the Chief Medical Officer, Ramban, Dr. Moham-mad Fareed Bhat, 1201 persons were administered Covid vaccine doses at dedicated Vaccin-ation Centres in the district. Meanwhile, District Adminis-tration has urged people over the age of...

Refresher program on “Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing” begins at SMVDU

18/04/2021
KATRA, Apr 17: The phase two of ISTE-AICTE sponsored one-week online Refresher program (15-21 April 2021) on "Sustainable Product Design and Manuf-acturing” began at School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, sponsored, as informed by the Coordi-nators: Dr. Raghvendra Kumar Mishra & Dr. Ankush Anand. The course will be focusing on the sustainability aspect of product design, reuse of materials for engineering products, various sustainable manufacturing methods to make ...

DC Ramban reviews pace of work on USBRL project

18/04/2021
RAMBAN, Apr 17: Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat Islam, today conducted a virtual meeting with Railway authorities to resolve issues hindering the ongoing work on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) besides taking stock of the progress on the prestigious Project. Additional Deputy Co-mmissioner, Harbans Lal, who is also the Collector, Land Acquisition (Rail-way); Dy. Chief Engineer Northern Railway, Hussain Khan; Chief General Man-ager IRCON Railway, S. Moray; Executive Engin...

GBM of workers of MHSCSEU held

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: A general body meeting of workers of Maharaja Hari Singh Collegiates School Employees Union, Nagbani Jammu (Affiliated to State Union Central Labour Union) was held on 17-04-2021 at 2:30 Pm at Sher I Kashmir Bhawan Jammu under the Chairmanship of Nar Singh, Provincial President, State Central Union, Jammu. Those who were present on the occasion:- Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Provincial Secretary Jammu Province, Karan Singh Vice President SCLU, Parshotam Lal Secretary SCLU, S. Nirmal Sing...

BJP committed to recognize, develop J&K’s untapped potential: Vibodh

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: Bharatiya Janata Party is committed to recognize and develop J&K's untapped potential said Adv. Vibodh Gupta and added that the costliest treasure of J&K is its Youth, which must be recognized, nurtured and developed for their individual hidden talents. This was stated by BJP J&K general secretary Vibodh Gupta while releasing a devotional song Album 'Phullan Di Barkha' along with BJP Secretary Arvind Gupta & State Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra at party headquarter, Trikuta ...

‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’

18/04/2021
KATHUA, Apr 17: As part of its weeklong campaign under 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav', District Infor-mation Centre Kathua tod-ay organized a Cultural Pro-gramme at Village Haripur Patil in tehsil Hiranagar. Sarpach, Haripur Patil Panchayat, Ravi Sharma, Naib Sarpanch Jagdish Singh, Panches, Ex-Sarpanch and a large number of people were present on the occasion. During the programme Dilsher Hans and Narshotam Mahi presented patriotic and devotional songs besides songs to create awareness about do's...

Army organizes medical camp

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: Indian Army always remembers its veterans and fallen heroes and genuinely cares about their families. As a mark of gratitude and reaching out to its larger family, a medical camp was organised by Indian Army for Veer Naris, Widows, Ex-servicemen and their dependents of Kishtwar District (J&K). A team of doctors from the ECHS, Doda comprising medical specialists attended the patients requiring medical care. Also, medicines were distributed to them. A total of one Veer Nari, two ...

Specialized facilities of Pentacom & C3R services introduced at Swami Vivekanand Medical Mission Charitable Hospital

18/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 18: Swami Vivekanand Medical Mission Charitable Hospital, Amphalla, Jammu today introduced the specialized facilities of Pentacom and C3R services for the treatment of corneal diseases in its Department of Opthalmology. These services are made available to people of J&K first time in this Hospital. Earlier patients had to go outside the state for the treatment of these diseases. The specialized facilities in Eye Section of the Hospital were inaugurated by Amar Chand Gupta (Chief Gu...

VC KVIB visits Reasi

18/04/2021
REASI, Apr 17: Vice Chairperson (VC) J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat today visited district Reasi and inspected various units established under Prime Minister's Employ-ment Generation Progra-mme (PMEGP) & J&K Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) here. The Vice Chairperson was accompanied by Secret-ary, KVIB, Rashid Ahmad Qadri, Dy CEO KVIB (Admi-nistration), Masroor Ahmad Shah, District Officer KVIB, Reasi, Dr. Sandeep Kotwal and other senior officers...

7 bovine animals rescued

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: In an act of alertness, sensitivity and prompt action against bovine smuggling, Jammu Police has rescued 11 bovine animals at a special naka laid at Bathera. One vehicle bolero bearing Registration number JK02BC/4234 has also been seized. In this regard, a Case FIR No. 53/2021 U/S 188 IPC 11 PCA ACT has been registered at P/S Kahna-chak. However, driver of the vehicle fled away from the spot taking advantage of the darkness. The rescue of bovine animals has been done under the...

National Lok Adalat held at Poonch

18/04/2021
POONCH, Apr 17: A National Lok Adalat, under supervision of Supreme Court and High Court of J&K, was organized today in District Courts Poonch. A total 951 cases were taken up by eight benches including civil, criminal, MACT, Bank Recovery, Pre-Litigation and other cases. As many as 853 cases were decided by all the eight benches through Mediation, Conciliation and compromise. The decided cases included 1 MACT case, 22 Criminal cases, 11 civil cases and an amount of Rs. 2049660 was settled. ...

National Lok Adalat in Udhampur settles 112 cases, realizes Rs 19,19,375 in various cases

18/04/2021
Udhampur, Apr 17: Under the vision of Justice Pankaj Mithal, Chief Justice High Court of J&K and Patron-in-Chief J&K Legal Services Authority and the able guidance of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey,, Executive Chairman J&K SLSA, a National Lok Adalat was organized by the District Legal Services Authority at the District Court complex under the chairmanship of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority,Y.P. Bourney, who is also the Principal District and Sessions Judge, here on Saturday. Total si...

National Lok Adalat held at Kishtwar

18/04/2021
KISHTWAR, Apr 17: National Lok Adalat was today held here in the Meeting Hall of District Court Complex. Two Benches were constituted for the settlement of different matters. The First Bench was presided over by Yesh Pal Kotwal (Pr. District & Sessions Judge Kishtwar) and assisted by Secretary District Legal Services Authority Kishtwar. The Second Bench was presided over by Chief Judicial Magistrate Kisht-war & assisted by Munsift/ MIC Kishtwar. A total 53 Cases of different nature were take...

Yudhvir releases two devotional video albums

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: Yudhvir Sethi, J&K BJP Vice President today released two devotional video albums titled Tere Mandira the Shalapa and Om Sai Namah Namah in a programme held here today. The lyrics of the songs has been given by Parwana and sung by Sapna. Rajeev Samotra was the Director of this album. Speaking on the occasion, Yudhvir Sethi congratulated the entire team of video album and hoped that this will make waves in music industry besides is liked by people across the country. Observing th...

Rs 19.20 Lakh awarded, 189 cases decided in Lok Adalat Samba

18/04/2021
SAMBA, Apr 17: On the directions of National Legal Services Authority and in compliance to directions of the J&K Legal Services Authority, a National Lok Adalat was held today under the Chairmanship of Sonia Gupta, Chairman DLSA (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Samba here at District Court Complex, Samba. Three benches were constituted for the said purpose. First bench was constituted for taking up MACT& Bank cases, Pre-Litigation matters and all cases referred by District Judge which wa...

Army organizes friendly Volleyball Match

18/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 17: Volleyball has traditionally been a popular game of Chenab region and is followed passionately by people of all ages. It is a common sight to see the youth playing the game throughout Doda District. In order to provide an opportunity to local youth for showcasing their talent and also to commemorate 75 yrs of Independence, Indian Army organised a Friendly Volleyball Match at Bhart in District Doda (J&K). The response of locals was overwhelming and the event witnessed active part...

Childline Department holds awareness camp at GDC Thathri

18/04/2021
DODA, Apr 17: To aware the general public, students and children about the working of Childline and rights of children, an awareness camp was today organised by the Childline Department and ICPS Doda here at Government Degree College, Thathri. At the awareness programme the students were sensitized regarding child helpline toll free Number 1098. They were asked to feel free to call children number 1098 when any child is found in distress and danger or in any bad situation. They should immediat...

Malhotra urges LG to resolve woes of Dharmarth Trust employees

17/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 16: Apni Party General Secretary Vikram Malhotra on Friday expressed his deep anguish over the apathetic stance adapted by the Dharmarth Trust authorities towards the resolution of the genuine demands of their employees. Issuing a statement here, Vikram Malhotra said that it's high time for the Trust authorities to resonate with the legitimate pleas of their employees and shun stubbornness as it is only adding more sufferings to its dedicated workers. "137 days of sit-in and still...

Dy Mayor conducts aggressive tour of ongoing works in ward no 1

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: Adv. Purnima Sharma, Deputy Mayor JMC conducts aggressive tour of ward no. 01 along with the team of Engineering Wing JMC. During the tour, all the ongoing works were inspected and reviewed by the Deputy Mayor in the presence of team of Engineering wing. Places which were inspected included Multi level panjtirthi parking project, water body project at Balram Temple, ongoing developmental work at Mohalla Choughan Salat-hia, ongoing developmental work of deep drains at Upper Baza...

IMFA organizes Flag Flowing Ceremony

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA) today organized a Flag Flowing Ceremony in which the National Flag of our country was flown on the roof top of the building of Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Poonch House, Talab Tillo. This ceremony was held in response of the letter written by the Lt. Governor's office to install national flag on the government offices of UT. Prof. Manoj Kumar Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Speaking o...

2 day seminar on “Community Policing” commences at SKPAU

17/04/2021
Udhampur, Apr 16: 02-Day Seminar on "Community Policing" commenced in the Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy Udhampur on 16-04-2021. Objectives of the Seminar is to examine the elements of community policing - its importance, concept and implementation, to explore best practices in community policing, sharing personal experience with reference to community Policing and to identify steps to be taken for improving community policing. 19 officers of the rank SI to SSP participated in the Seminar. Suj...

Advisor Bhatnagar chairs 97th BoDs meet of JKPCC

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired the 97th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) at Civil Secretariat here today. The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner Finance, Arun Kumar Mehta, Pri-ncipal Secretary, PW(R&B), Shailendra Kumar, MD JKPCC, Vikas Kundal, Dev-elopment Commissioner Works, Sami Arif Yesvi, Chief Engineer PW (R&B) Kashmir, Showkat Jeelani and Chief Engineer PW (R&B)...

Major Surgeries initiated at MCH Hospital Gandhi Nagar

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: Maternal and Child Health(MCH) designated Covid Hospital Gandhi Nagar of GMC Jammu today performed atleast three major surgeries with four operation theatres of the newly constructed health institution made fully functional. On directions of Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Atul Dulloo, the MCH Hospital Gandhinagar was made COVID Hospital and since the first patients admitted in June 2020, more than 700 patients have been admitted, treated and discharged a...

Mayor releases Dogri album “Durga Stuti”

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor, Jammu Municipal Corporation today on 16/04/2021 released an album "Durga Stuti" (Dogri). Jenab Sohail Kazmi, Senior Journalist and prominent lawyer of Jammu as well as Former Deputy Director Door Darshan, Madam Anjali Sharma, Dr. Anil Kumar, Deepak Kumar renowned Singer and founder of "Kishore Daa Fan Club" J&K. Sunil Prajapati Social Activist/BJP OBC Morcha, Swami Suchetananad Ji Maharaj, Swami Sukarmanand Ji Maharaj and other prominent citizens of...

Poster presentation on medicinal plants organised

17/04/2021
Bari Brahmana, Apr 16: Dogra Degree College organized a "Poster Presentation on Medicinal Plants" on 16th April 2021 in college campus as a project work of environmental studies. BBA/B.A/B.Com 1st Semester planted saplings as a group activity. The event was organized under the supervision of NSS Programme Officer Mr. Balwant Thakur Lecturer in Sociology, Ms. Simran Devi, Lecturer in Environmental Studies & Mrs. Priyanka Sharma, Lecturer in English. 12 groups (5 members each) presented their p...

Former Legislator calls on Lt Governor

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: Former MLC, Surinder Choudhary today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. The former Legislator apprised the Lt Governor about various welfare issues of border dwellers pertaining to execution of BADP projects, recruitment, besides creation of sports facilities and infrastructure. The Lt Governor, while interacting with the former Legislator assured that the genuine demands and issues projected by him would be addressed on merit. J&K Government is putt...

Director ACB holds Webinar for Departmental Vigilance Officers

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: J&K Anti Corruption Bureau organised a webinar for Departmental Vigilance Officers. The webinar was attended by about 180 DVOs from various departments across the UT. The issues regarding filing of property returns by officers of UT of J&K, Review of pendency, issues related to disposal in DVO portal & information to ACB in case of appropriate action at DVO's end were discussed. Various queries of the participants were also addressed during the webinar.

Floral decoration and colourful illumination at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine during Navratras to be telecast on April 17, 18 & 19

17/04/2021
KATRA, Apr 16: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is continually taking a number of new initiatives for facilitation of the pilgrims visiting the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji. Besides making elaborate arrangements for the pilgrims visiting the Holy Shrine especially during Navratras, the Bhawan of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji, Atka and the area surrounding it, tracks leading to the Shrine and the buildings nearby have been tastefully and artistically decorated with exquisite fresh flo...

Private hospitals crucial in battle against COVID-19: Kavinder

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: The onus of private hospitals and other health facilities has increased manifold in fight against the COVID-19 contagion especially after the unprecedented surge in new cases has mounted pressure on existing government health facilities. This was stated by senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta in a handout issued here on Friday. He said looking into the gravity of the situation on account of second wave of the aforesaid viral infection it is necessary...

Anti Encroachment drive held by JMC

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: In a spree to remove encroachments in Jammu City under the active guidance of Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation Ms. Avny Lavasa (IAS), a drive was conducted by Jammu Municipal Corporation under overall supervision of Mr. Sudhir Bali (KAS), Asstt. Commissioner (Rev.), JMC at Ambphalla, New Plot and Janipur Main Bazar. During the drive, the team removed 2 truck loads of material including goods displayed by the shopkeepers in front of their shops and also lifted hoardings. ...

DIPR organises Cycle Rally on day 5 of Special Event Series at Hiranagar

17/04/2021
KATHUA, Apr 16: Under its Special Event series, Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) organised a Cycle Rally today - the 5th day of its week-long campaign under 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' here at Hiranagar. The Cycle Rally was organised by the District unit of Department of Info-rmation & Public Relations (DIPR) in association with Zonal Office of Department of Youth Sports and Services, Kathua to engage the youth in sports activities and instill the spirit of nationalism among t...

Anu kick start tiles works at Rehari Coloney

17/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 16: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Corporator Anu Bali on Friday inuagrated tiles work at Hari Nagar Rehari Coloney in Ward-24 at the cost of Rs 25 lakhs which are in dilapidated condition since long. The tiles work are in dilapidated condition since long and the residents especially old persons were facing lot of problems while passing through these busy lanes. Corporator Anu Bali while addressing the media appealed the general public to come forward and cooperate with Jammu Mu...

235th Birth Anniversary of Greatest Dogra Warrior General Zorawar Singh celebrated at Reasi

17/04/2021
Reasi, Apr 16: An event took place at the Bhimgarh Fort complex, Reasi in which General Zorawar Singh was remembered on his 235th birth anniversary which was supported by JK Tourism department and Maharaja Gulab Singh Trust. The program organised by General Zorawar Singh Education & Charitable Trust and it was started by lightning the lamp. After this, flowers were garlanded on General Zorawar Singh's photo and paid rich tribute at the same time. The various Singers came from Jammu & Reasi a...

Amway strengthens its nutrition portfolio; Launches Chyawanprash by Nutrilite

17/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 16: Amway India, one of the country's leading FMCG direct selling companies today announced the launch of Chyawanprash by Nutrilite, under its flagship brand Nutrilite. Chyawanprash by Nutrilite is a concentrated blend of nutrient-rich 32 herbs authenticated by DNA fingerprinting made with 16 certified organic ingredients, and with no preservatives. Inspired by classical Indian recipes, the Nutrilite Chyawanprash formulation primarily aims to support immunity, rejuvenation of the bod...

BLSKS presents Dogri Musical play “Nashe Kola Bacho”

17/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 16: To promote the traditional culture of J&K, & to ware the masses, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan presented musical concert in close coordination with Direc-torate of Social Welfare department Jammu & Kashmir Govt., and Sangam Tru Art Production and presented its 57th Friday Dogri Musical Concert "Nashe Kola Bacho" during Quarantine Time at Rehe-arsal hall, Durga Bhawan Janipur, Jammu to promote most effective measures to protect the masses especially the vulnerable population...

All must take advantage of India's scientific prowess under PM’s leadership: Sat

17/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 16: Former State President BJP and Ex Minister Sat Sharma (CA) visited Covid Vaccine Centre at PHC (Primary Health Centre), Talab Tillo, Jammu and took stock of arrangements made for the people arriving at Center for Covid Vaccination and also interacted with them. Sharma also received a COVID vaccine shot along with other visitors. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that it is the need of the hour to get vaccinated as the second wave of Covid19 is spreading faster and all mu...

Cluster Head JK Bank reviews implementation of centrally sponsored schemes

17/04/2021
POONCH, Apr 16: Cluster Head Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Sanjeev Dutta today chaired a meeting to review the government sponsored schemes and Aadhar seeding. During the meeting, a detailed review of all the government sponsored schemes with special focus on Aadhar seeding of pensioners was held. The Cluster Head stressed on holding camps for spreading financial literacy, Aadhar seeding and promotion of government sponsored schemes. The Cluster head asked the Tehsil Social welfare officer, Mohammad...

LMD Ramban books erring traders

17/04/2021
RAMBAN, Apr 16: A team of the Legal Metrology Department (LMD), Ram-ban, today inspected various business establishments at Ramban, Chanderkote and Nashir to keep check on illegal activities besides ensuring implementation of extent rules. The team led by Inspector LMD, KK Verma booked five traders for violating the Legal Metrology Act and realized a fine of Rs 1500 from the erring traders. The department has also warned the traders to desist from using unfair trade practices and appealed to t...

Police arrests 3 accused persons for extortion conspiracy, another accused at large

17/04/2021
Srinagar, Apr 16: Sopore police received a complaint from Mudasir Ahmad Shiekh son of Ghulam Muhammad Shiekh resident of Panzipora Sopore, son in law of Ghulam Nabi Lone resident of Hamdani Colony, Nadihal stating therein that during the intervening night of 03/04 April 2021 some unidentified persons barged into his in-laws' house at Nadihal along with weapons and asked them to drop them at South Kashmir. The complaint further reads that they also took away two mobile phones and threatened them...

GDC Thannamandi commemorates Jallianwala Bagh, Ambedkar Jayanti

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: In continuation with "Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsava" celebration 75 years of independence Government Degree College Thannamandi commemorates Jallianwala Bagh & Ambedkar Jayanti. The programme was presi-ded over by the Principal of the college Prof. Dr. Javaid Ahmed Qazi and coordinated by Prof. Raheela Mushtaq. The programme included power point presentation on the biography of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and screening of documentary film on Jallianwala Bagh. The power point presentation was pr...

GDC Marh launches COVID-19 vaccination awareness campaign

17/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 16: NSS unit of Government Degree Coll-ege, Marh under the patronage of Principal Prof Aekta Gupta launched the second COVID-19 Vaccination Awar-eness Campaign on Friday in village Dhateryal. Prof. Aekta Gupta dispelled the apprehension that may arise amongst the general public regarding vaccine because of various concerns related to safety, efficacy & others. She also stressed that COVID-19 SOP's must be followed not just during & after vaccination but even otherwise also. The NSS ...

Efficient services to the public should be resolve of public service departments: Bhatnagar

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired a meeting to review the Summer preparedness of Jal Shakti Department for Jammu division at Civil Secretariat here. The Advisor took detailed review of the department focusing on water supply scenario during the upcoming summer season as well as monsoon season besides in depth discussion was held on the Action Taken Reports of previously held meetings on the same matter. Highlighting that the Lieutenant Governor ...

Mayor kick starts development works at Jogi Gate

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: Continuing his endeavour to provide better development & civic amenities to the people of Jammu, Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor, Jammu Municipal Corporation along with Dinesh Gupta, Councillor of ward no. 18, Anil Kumar Masoom, Councillor of ward no. 10, Gopal Gupta, Councillor of ward no. 5 and Madam Ritu Chowdhary, Councillor of ward no. 7 conducted an extensive tour of cremation ground at Jogi Gate Jammu and took stock of the various ongoing development activities being undertaken...

J&K administration hijacked by BJP: Harsh Dev

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: Alleging politicization of bureaucracy in J&K, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNP Chairman and former Minister said that the J&K administration was being used and abused by the BJP for furtherance of its political prospects and to bog down the opposition parties that attempted to expose its misdeeds. He said that a culture of quid pro quo had emerged in J&K where BJP was favouring the bureaucrats with prized postings and the latter helping out the former in its political diversification....

16 hawkers lost livelihood 3 shops damaged in fire, Bhalla takes stock of loss

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: Last night a fire broke out in the vegetable market adjacent to the canal bank Satwari Chowk at around 2pm in the night under suspicious circumstances in which 16 rehries were completely burnt to ashes and the goods kept inside 3 shops were also burnt and shops were also damaged. Early in the morning, soon after receiving the news, former MLA of Gandhi Nagar Raman Bhalla reached spot and took stock of the damage caused by the fire. Raman Bhalla talked to the victim hawkers an...

Hotel Association delegation calls on Vice Chairman SSKSB, Chairman DDC

16/04/2021
Katra, Apr 15: A delegation of Hotel & Restaurant Association,Katra comprising of its President Rakesh Wazir, Sr.Vice President Virender Kesar,Members Rajinder Singh Manhas, Mangal Singh, etc. met Vice-Chairman Shiv Khori Shrine Board who is also Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, Ajay Kumar Sharma & Chairman District Development Council, Reasi Saraf Singh Nag wherein Asstt. Director Tourism Ambika Bali and other officers were also present, apprised him of various issues pertaining to Shiv Khori Shrin...

Workers, booth leaders’ backbone of BJP: Yudhvir

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: Unlike dynastic Congress, NC and PDP, the Bharatiya Janata Party is a cadre-based party in which workers and booth level leaders are considered to be the prime constituents. This was stated by the J&K BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi during a felicitation function organized by Jammu East Mandal to honour prominent party workers Gian Chand, Charanjeet Majotra, Darshan Kumar, Jia Lal and Chaman Lal Angral for their dynamic support in strengthening the party base and rendering yeom...

Civil Society members urge Administration to review new Excise Policy

16/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 15: S Balvinder Singh Social activist along with other Civil Society members S Manmohan Singh, Mahesh Kotwal etc while addressing the Press Conference showed solidarity with the agitating wine traders of Jammu and urged upon the UT Administration to kindly review New Excise Policy 2021-22 which is detrimental to those in the business since long. Singh said that some of the Licensees are Widows/Sr Citizens/Ex-Serviceman and unemployed youth who got this license to earn their livel...

DIPR Kathua unit spreads awareness on Covid-19 appropriate behavior

16/04/2021
KATHUA, Apr 15: In continuation to its weeklong series of Cultural events to commemorate 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav', Kathua unit of Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) organized Cultural Programme at Ram Lila ground in Border Tehsil Hiranagar of Kathua district. The Cultural programme was organized in association with the Rural Development Department. Artists of District Information Center, Kathua sensitized people on do's & dont's of Covid-19 through special songs on Covid app...

Divisional Commissioner reviews Covid-19 control measures at Lakhanpur

16/04/2021
KATHUA, Apr 15: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Raghav Langar today visited Lakhanpur Corridor to take stock of Covid-19 control measures and other amenities for inbound travellers. Accompanied by DC Kathua, Rahul Yadav, SSP Kathua R.C Kotwal; DC Taxes Department, Ranjeet Singh & other concerned officers, the Divisional Commissioner inspected the Control Room, Samp-ling Centre, Ticket Counter, LMV, HMV centres, Truck yard and took first-hand appraisal of existing mechanism for smooth handl...

Rana emphasizes role of teaching fraternity in securing academic future of youngsters

16/04/2021
UDHAMPUR, Apr 15: Holding on to hope that the ongoing grim pandemic era will come to an end soon, National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana today wished normal times to return back and the people, especially youngsters resuming their routine again with renewed vigour and elevated spirit. "We are undergoing very tough times but the norm of life is to go on and this being the guiding force let us continue to work towards facilitating younger generations pursue their dreams ...

BJP pushed Jammu Youth towards Identity crisis and Jobs, Land Insecurity Sadhotra

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: BJP Govt. at the centreand in Jammu and Kashmir has pushed Jammu Youth towards identity, culture crisis and sense of insecurity vij jobs and land after 5th August 2019, when Princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was divided into two Union Territories and State of Jammu and Kashmir downgraded to Union Territ-ory, tall promises were made at this time in Parliament of India alleged Mr. Ajay Kumar Sadhotra Senior Leader National Confe-rence and Former Minister while addre-ssing a publi...

Soumita illuminates World Art Day with Freedom of Art

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: World Art Day, an international event of fine arts, is celebrated on 15 April. The day was adopted by the International Association of Art, a partner of UNESCO, to create awareness of creative activity worldwide. World Art Day was celebrated on this day in 2012 and the date - 15 April- was chosen in honour of Leonardo da Vinci's birth anniversary. World Art Day was officially held for the first time in the City of Los Angeles in 2015. Different art related events, worships and ex...

Div Com for adequate availability of oxygen, bed capacity in Hospitals, chairs Covid-19 review meeting

16/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 15: With surge in number of covid-19 cases, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole today called for an increase in the number of bed capacity for Covid-19 patients at all designated hospitals. The Div Com made these remarks while chairing a Covid-19 review meeting here. He said that buffer stock of beds including ventilators is kept available at all designated hospitals. At the outset, a 4 member team was constituted to look after availability and smooth supply of ...

DSEJ orders Coaching centres to stop on campus education

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has asked all the private coaching centers/institutions functioning in Jammu division to stop imparting on campus/ in person education to the students of all the classes till April 18, 2021 or till any further guidelines from Govern-ment in this regard. As per an order issued by Director School Educ-ation Jammu, the private coaching centers/ institutes shall however be at liberty to provide the online education to the students enrolled w...

Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav (India@75):

16/04/2021
UDHAMPUR, Apr 15: Department of Information & Public Relations' Cultural Wing Jammu today organized a theme based cultural programme on COVID-19 Dos's & Don'ts and Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav (India@75) celebration here in the premises of Government Degree College, Majalta. Principal of the host College, Dr B B Anand was the chief guest. While addressing gathering, the chief said that the objective of the programme was to generate awareness among the masses regarding protection against COVID-19 ...

CUK's DSW holds extension lecture

16/04/2021
Ganderbal, Apr 15: Directorate of Students Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Thursday organised an extension lecture on Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur on the commemoration of his 400th Birth Anniversary, to highlight the teachings, values and principles of the Guru. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Dr. Somanpreet, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, presented an extensive discourse about the life and teachings of the Gur...

Time to convert dreams into reality in regard to KP resettlement: Chrungoo

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: "It is time to convert dreams into reality in regard to the return and resettlement of the Kashmiri Pandit community in the valley of Kashmir. The emotional connect needs to be reinforced as the real connect in terms of the prevailing socio-political climate of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir", said Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, senior BJP and KP leader and Incharge: Deptt. of Political Affairs & Feedback, J&K-BJP. Chrungoo was reacting to the RSS Sarkarivah, Dattatreye Hosbo...

Mission reachout “Kalam Se Jahan Tak” conducted

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: With an aim to further strengthen connect with next generation of Jammu & Kashmir (UT), "Mission Reachout - Kalam Se Jahan Tak" public outreach program was organised by Indian Army in far flung areas of Ratanpir pass of District Poonch (J&K). During the event, packages containing school kits and General studies books were distributed to a total of 50 children of all age groups belonging to Marha area of Surankote block. The young minds were ignited and encouraged to give wings to...

Need to prepare, not to panic from Covid surge: BJP

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: There is a need to prepare and putting things in order, but absolutely not to panic from resurge of Covid-19 infection in its 2nd wave, said BJP leaders at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mah-otra, J&K BJP Spokes-persons Rajni Sethi & Dr. Tahir Choudhary, BJYM Office Secretary Gourav Pargal and party leaders expressed concern over the recent spike in the Covid cases in Jammu & Kashmir. Dr. Pardeep Mahotra said that with the reported su...

Webinar on “contribution of Dr. B R Ambedkar towards Drafting of Indian Constitution”

16/04/2021
BARI BRAHMANA, Apr 15: Dogra Degree College organized a webinar to enlighten the students about the life history and contribution of Dr. B R Ambedkar on the 15th of April 2021 though virtual platform Google Meet. The event was organised under the supervision of Ms. Priya Kundal, Lecturer in Political Science. Presentations were made by Ms. Ritika Kundal, B.A 1st Semester who shared a brief on life history of Dr. B R Ambedkar, followed by Mr. Amrit Singh of B.A 3rd Semester who through light on ...

Assessment camps for PwDs held at Ramgrah

16/04/2021
SAMBA, Apr 15: On the direction of District Devel-opment Commissioner Sa-mba, Anuradha Gupta, Dep-artment of Social Welfare, in collaboration with ALIMCO, conducted an assessment camp of persons with Disability (PwD) "Divay-angs" here at Ramg-arh to provide them different aids and appliances. A large number of persons visited the assessment camp, who were attended by s team of doctors. A detailed assessment of each disability was determined and recorded. It was informed that the PwDs will be p...

Khan Interacts with Students of St Xavier’s College, Mumbai

16/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 15: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today said that J&K is fast catching up with the pace of growth and is making progress in all the spheres of human development. These were the remarks made by him while delivering the 'Ghoolam Vahanvati Memorial Talk' to the students of the prestigious St Xavier's College, Mumbai on the topic of 'Peace and Conflict '. Advisor Khan had more than one and a half hour online address and interaction with the students. He discussed in detail...

NIT Srinagar hosts virtual lecture on ‘building new start ups’

16/04/2021
Srinagar, Apr 15: The Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Manage-ment (HSS&M), National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar Thursday hosted a virtual lecture on process of 'building a start-up'. The event was presided over by Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Rakesh Sehgal who was the chief guest on the occasion and the virtual lecture was delivered by the Director of Zipcho Entert-ainment Company, Moham-mad Younus Budoo (ACS). On the occasion, Prof. Rakesh Sehgal said the key objective...

Baseer visits Ganderbal

15/04/2021
GANDERBAL, Apr 14: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited Ganderbal and reviewed preparations for forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra besides met several public delegations at Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat here. While reviewing the arrangements for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2021, the Advisor asked the Deputy Commissioner to remain proactive and undertake all the measures required to conduct the smooth and successful yatra. He gave an account of activities that need to be...

Farooq reviews arrangements for Holy Ramzan

15/04/2021
SRINAGAR, Apr 14: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today visited the Dargah Hazratbal Shrine to pay obeisance and prayed for the peace and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir in particular and well being of human kind around the world. He also prayed for the end of Covid Pandemic and good health of the people and invoked the blessings of Holy month. Later, Advisor Khan reviewed the arrangements for providing necessary facilities for the Holy month of Ramzan. He reviewed availabil...

Baba Saheb B’day be celebrated as Democracy Day: Rana

15/04/2021
JAMMU Apr 14: Paying glowing tributes to Baba Saheb Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana today said described the architect of the Constitution of India as a great visionary, saying his birth anniversary should be observed as Democracy Day in view of his immense contribution in evolving the democratic setup in the country. "The people will always remember Baba Saheb for giving the country best Constitution of the world", Mr Rana said while leadi...

DC Jammu reviews progress of Languishing projects, status of Covid vaccination

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Anshul Garg today chaired marathon meetings to review the status of the languishing projects, status of Covid vaccination and to discuss and resolve the issues for smooth construction of IIM, Jammu. In the meeting regarding languishing projects, the Deputy Commissioner took scheme-wise physical and financial review of progress on projects undertaken by different departments. During the meeting, the concerned officers infor-med the DDC about the presen...

Ambedkar Birth Anniversary Commemorated by JKPCC

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Con-gress Committee has paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratan Dr. Bhim Rao Amb-edkar on his 130th Birth Anniversary. The function was attended by Senior Congress leaders of the party including PCC Vice Presidents Mula Ram, Raman Bhalla, Kanta Bhan General Secretaries Yogesh Sawhney), Th. Manmohan Singh, Ex-MLAs Th. Shiv Dev Singh, Indu Pawar, DCC President Hari Singh Chib, Krishan Lal Gupta, Shashi Sharma, Manjit Singh Jatt, Suresh Dogra, Rajvir Singh, Co...

Withdraw discriminatory new land laws which exclude Mahajans, Khatries as agriculturalists: Vikram

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: Apni Party General Secretary Vikram Malhotra today urged the Govt to withdraw discriminatory new land laws of October 26, 2020 so that neglected Mahajans and Khatries are given justice. In a statement to the press, Vikram Malhotra said that these two communities i.e., Mahajan and Khatri have been deprived of fundamental right because of obsolete land laws and debarred them from purchasing or selling even a marla of agricultural land as per recent notified laws of J&K which are a...

Panjgrian defeats Kanjali in 4-day cricket tourney

15/04/2021
NAGROTA, Apr 14: Panjgrian Cricket Eleven today defeated Kanjali Club by 73 runs in the finals of a 4-day tournament played in the play-field of Govern-ment High School, Panjgri-an and clinched the trophy. Happy of Panjgrian Club was declared Man of the Match & Man of the Series. The tournament was organised by Shanti Devi Paras Ram Charitable, Panjgrian Nagrota. In all eight teams participated in the tournament played from 9th to 14th April, 2021. The tournament was coordinated by Hans Raj Dh...

Apni Party celebrates birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar

15/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 14: Apni Party today celebrated the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar at their party office in Gandhi Nagar. In a statement to the press, to mark the celebration of Dr Ambedkar's birth anniversary, SC State Coordinator, Bodh Raj Bhagat and OBC State Coordinator Madan Lal Chalotra organized the function at the Party Office where the contribution of Dr BR Ambekar was remembered. On this occasion, General Secretary, Vikram Malhotra, Provincial President Jammu, Manjit Singh, Provinci...

Covid Bulletin: 643 vaccinated, 820 samples collected in Ramban District

15/04/2021
RAMBAN, Apr 14: As many as 643 persons were administered first and second Covid vaccine doses across Ramban district today. The Health Depart-ment also collected 820 samples including 448 RT-PCR & 372 RAT samples in the district. As per daily bulletin issued by the Chief Medical Officer, Ramban, Dr. Mohammad Fareed Bhat, 643 persons were administered Covid vaccine at dedicated Vaccination Centres in the district. Administration urged the people over the age of 45 years to visit their ne...

Dy Mayor pays homage to Babasaheb Ambedkar

15/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 14: Today marks the birth anniversary of the Father of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. On the occasion, Deputy Mayor JMC Adv. Purnima Sharma along with her team of BJP members on Wednesday paid homage to him saying his ideology and ideals continue to inspire people. The homage was paid in the form of floral tributes to Babasaheb Ambedkar and after the floral tributes, a sanitation drive was organised in ward no. 01 in the memory of Babasaheb Ambedkar in which many pe...

J&K Masters Roller Hockey Team clinches gold medal at 58th National Roller Skating Championship

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: The star studded Masters Roller Hockey Team of Jammu and Kashmir clinched gold medal in the recently concluded 58th National Roller Skating Championship held at Chandigarh. In the league matches of the championship, J&K defeated teams of Punjab and Chandigarh while they had a draw with Haryana team. For team J&K, Ankush, Krish Raibrinder, Sanjeev played exceptionally well throughout the tournament while as goal keeper of the team J&K Gagan Singh Jamwal saved the crucial goals i...

Chaitra Navratri Festival

15/04/2021
REASI, Apr 14: The Directorate of Tourism Department Jammu in collaboration with the District Administration Reasi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Katra is organizing the Chaitra Navratri Festival at Fountain Chowk Katra. The DDC Chairman Reasi, Saraf Singh Nag along with District Development Commission, Ajay Kumar Sharma performed the first Hawan Pooja at the venue today. The hawan shall be performed during all Navratri days till Ramnavmi on April, 21. The Directorate of Tourism Jammu...

BSP celebrates Birth Anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: Bhau-jan Samaj Party (BSP) JK UT on Wednesday organized a programme at its head office Satwari here to celebrate the Birth Anniv-ersary of Bharat Rattan Baba Sahib Dr. B.R Amb-edkar who has worked day and night for the upliftment of the downtrodden & ign-ored communities of the society & also fought the emancipation of the women folk & right to equality for all. Baba Sahib as also written the Indian constitution by which the Govt. is working in various social economic, welfare &...

BJP pays tribute to Dr Ambedkar on his 130th Birth Anniversary

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: On the ocassion of Dr B.R Ambe-dkar’s 130th Birth Annive-rsary, BJP Talab Tillo Mandal under the Presi-dentship of Keshav Chopra Organised Samrasta Diwas Programme in Kushat Ash-ram at Bhagwati Nagar in which the Team Distributed Fruits, District President Jammu West Munish Khajuria, Muncipal Coun-cillors Sanjay Baru, Parmod Kapahi, JKUT Publicity Secretary Ayodhya Gupta was Also Present. Speaking on the ocassion Munish Khajuria and Sanjay Baru said that braving adverse cond...

Billawaria inaugurates water cooler

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: BJP leader Baldev Singh Billawaria, inaugurated a water cooler and dedicated it to the people on the 130th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratan Baba Saheb Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar in the highway market of Gangyal, Gandhi Nagar constituency. On the occasion, Billawaria said that in the summer days, people of the market often need cold water but due to non-availability of space, water coolers could not be installed and now it have been dedicated to install the cooler so that people and sh...

NMDC celebrates 130th Birthday celebrations of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: NMDC celebrated 130th Birthday Celebrations of architect of Indian Constitution Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar today on 14th April, 2021 at NMDC Head Office premises in a befitting manner with patriotic fervour by following Covid-19 appropriate protocols. The function was organized by NMDC and NMDC HO SC/ST Association and P.K. Satpathy, Director (Production) was the chief guest. B. Sahoo, Executive Director (PC&S) was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. B. Hanumantha Rao, Pres...

Punjabi song “Miss Punjaban” released

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: A renowned singer and dogri artist Saras Bharti, Dogri Artist Kuldeep Hans (Duggar Ka beta) along with Atul Sudan (Vice President JJSF) and Avinash Bassan (Social Activist) released Punjabi video song "Miss Punjaban". The lead role in the above song has been played by Ajay Dogra who is also the singer of the album. Speaking on the occasion, Saras Bharti congratulated the entire team of video Song 'Miss Punjaban' and hoped that this will make waves in music industry besides is li...

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated at Nowshera

15/04/2021
Nowshera, Apr 14: An impressive function was organised by Ravi Dass Sabha at Nowshera to mark Dr B R Ambedkar jayanti today in which Former MLC & Chief Spokesperson JKPCC Ravinder Sharma was the chief guest while several prominent personalities and councillors attended the function. Rich tributes were paid to the father of the constitution in the large gathering by Ravi Dass Sabha Nowshera in which speakers remembered the contributions of Dr Ambedkar. ZEO Shamsher president of the sabha, Maha...

BJP Jammu West pays tributes to Dr. BR Ambedkar on his birth annivesary

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: BJP's unit of District Jammu West paid tributes to Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary while celebrating one of the party's six festivals. BJP celebrates Ambedkar's birthday as "Samrasta Diwas". The program was held at District headquarters where Lok Sabha MP Jugal Kishore Sharma and Former State President BJP Sat Sharma (CA) along with other leaders of the party paid tributes to Ambedkar. The program was held under the leadership of District President Munish Khajuria. ...

DC chairs emergency meeting to discuss COVID-19 surge in Udhampur

15/04/2021
UDHAMPUR, Apr 14: Due to latest surge of COVID- 19 cases in the district, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Indu Kanwal Chib today convened emergency meeting with District officers, Councillors, representatives of different Organization of District Udhampur, here at Conference Hall DC Office Complex. The DDC Chairperson, Lal Chand, President Municipal Council, Jogeshwar Gupta and councillors were also invited to participate in the meeting for their valuable inputs and cooperation to prevent the ...

Anil conducts cleanliness drive in ward no 10

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: Under the Chairmanship of Ward Corporator Ward No. 10, Jammu Municipal Corpo-ration Anil Kumar ji, Secretary/ Nodal Officer SBM Ms. Tinna Mahajan, a Cleanliness Drive has been organized by Jammu Municipal Corporation. A Stretch was taken starting from Government College for Women Parade, to Rani Park. While leading the mass movement for cleanliness, the IEC Team exhorted people to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi's dream of a clean & hygienic India. Various chants were performed in the d...

Army conducts medical camp

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: A health awareness cum medical checkup camp was organised by Indian Army at Hanjanwali in District Rajouri (J&K). The aim of the camp to spread awareness amongst local populace on different ailments, identification of risk factors, prevention from life style diseases precautions against COVID-19 and dietary modification for healthy lifestyle. During the camp, a lecture was conducted on Vector & Water Borne Dise-ases such as Dehydration, Malaria, Typhoid, Gastr-oenteritis & Hepa...

VDC members showcase skill

15/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 14: Indian Army in collaboration with civil administration organised a Village Defence Committee (VDC) meet in Songri and Gambhir villages in District Rajouri (J&K). The VDCs play a significant part in assisting the forces in Counter Terrorism Operations, maintaining vigil over inimical elements and assisting in maintaining peace in the region. Meaningful interaction was carried out with local members and modalities of training of VDCs were also discussed. The event was optimally ...

Bali pays tributes to Dr Ambedkar

15/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 14: Former Minister and senior BJP leader, Bali Bhagat today appealed to the people to come forward and avail the multiple schemes launched by the Central Government in the name of Bharat Ratna B. R Ambedkar especially for the welfare of weaker sections of the society. Addressing gathering as Chief Guest during a function to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti as 'Samarasta Diwas' at Lower Roop Nagar here today, the senior BJP leader said that the birth anniversary of framer of the Indian Co...

Ritu kick starts construction of Public Toilet Complex in ward no 7

15/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 14: Corporator Ritu Choudhary along with members of Uppar Ghumat Bazar Association, today kick started the developmental work of construction of public toilet complex in ward 07. The alloted cost for the work was 10.5 lakhs in which 2 urinals and 2 bathrooms for men and 2 bathrooms from women and 1 care taker room were to be constructed in the toilet complex. Speaking on the occasion, Corporator Ritu Choudhary said that today we are kick starting the construction of this new public...

NDA pays tributes Dr Ambedkar

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: Nations Development Association (NDA) paid rich tribute to founding Father of Indian Constitution, Bharat Rattan Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 130th birth anniversary today at BSSK High School Kalu Chak, Jammu. Chair-man Nations Development Association (NDA) Sushil Singh Charak described Dr. B.R Ambedkar as symbol of knowledge who dedicated his life in working for the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society. Sushil Singh Charak said that Dr. B.R Ambedkar also popularly kn...

NCP Youth Wing pays tributes to Ambedkar

15/04/2021
Jammu, Apr 14: National Joint Secretary & spokesperson Youth wing of NCP Er.Rishi Kaul Kilam paid homage to Bharat Ratna Dr.Bhim Rao Amb-edkar Birth Anniversary. Er.Rishi while highlighting Dr Ambedkar's contribution towards the Nation said that 14th April is an annual Festival to commemorate in the memory of Dr.BR Ambedkar a visionary, luminary person. Dr.Ambedkar Popur-lary Known as Baba saheb was an Indian Jurist, economist, Politician & a social reformer, who inspired the Dalit Buddhist M...

Weekly Block Diwas programmes held in Ramban Dist

15/04/2021
RAMBAN, Apr 14: District Administration, Ramban organized weekly Block Diwas at five designated places of different Blocks in the district to improve public service delivery system besides assessing developmental needs of areas. During the Block Diwas, the officers resolved various local issues pertaining to their respective departments, which were raised by the public. Block Diwas events were held at Sangaldan, Banihal, Ukhral, Batote and Ramban where public representatives, PRIs and general m...

Ambedkar sowed seed of egalitarian society: Yudhvir

15/04/2021
JAMMU, Apr 14: Rem-embering B.R Ambedkar on his 130th birth Anniversary, J&K BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi on Wednesday applauded the significant role played by the architect of the Indian Constitution in treading the country towards becoming egalitarian society. Addressing a number of functions organized to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti in various parts of the city, the senior BJP leader said that role played by the legal laureate in carving out the law book of the country is praiseworthy...