65th Meeting of SMVDSB held

06/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 5: The 65th meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) was held at the Raj Bhavan here today under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, Chairman of the Shrine Board. The meeting was attended by all Board Members of SMVDSB - H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Dr. Ashok Bhan, K. B. Kachru, K. K. Sharma, Justice (Retd) Permod Kohli, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Shiv Kumar Sharma and Vijay Dhar; BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Bipul Pathak, Principal Secretary...

Justice Magray visits District Jail Kupwara

06/12/2019
KUPWARA, Dec 5: Justice Ali Mohammad Magray, Judge J&K High Court today visited District Jail Kupwara where he inspected the jail building and took stock of the facilities being provided to the detainees. Justice Magray also interacted with the detainees lodged in district jail Kupwara and enquired about the facilities at the jail. On the occasion the detainees put forth their demands before Justice Magray. Justice Magray also reviewed the progress of under construction jail building and aske...

Students of Dogra Group of Colleges excel in Inter-College Badminton Championship

06/12/2019
Jammu,dec 5: An inter-college Badminton Tournament was held in MIER College of Education on 21st of November 2019. Students of Dogra College of Education, Dogra Law College and Dogra Degree College participated with great fervor and enthusiasm in the tournament. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Renu Gupta, Vice Chairperson, MIER. Students along with their coaches of different colleges participated in it. Singles and doubles Badminton matches for boys and girls were organized. Alok Yadav f...

Kia Motors officially opens India production facility

06/12/2019
Jammu,dec 5: KiaMotors Corporation has officially opened its new Indian production fa cility today in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. Following a USD 1.1 billion investment by Kia, the new Kia Motors India (KMI) manufacturing plant is now fully operational. The grand opening ceremony takes place just twoyears after construction began in the fourth quarter of 2017. The KMI plant is the production home for Kia's first 'made in India' product, the Seltos compact SUV, with other models to foll...

Army conducts awareness lecture

06/12/2019
Jammu,dec 5: Army as part of World Day for Handicapped organised an awareness lecture at Kalsiyan. The purpose of the event was to increase public awareness in understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievement and contribution in the society. Initiatives of Central and State government schemes undertaken for the benefit of the especially abled persons were informed to the audience. The event was attended by approximately 41 differentl...

Harsh appeals civil society to support Jammu Bandh

06/12/2019
Jammu,dec 5: Assertin g that call for December 7th Jammu Bandh had received overwhelming response from students and youth in particular, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh, Chairman-JKNPP & former Minister today appealed the civil society to participate and support the Panthers Party's imitative against the 'authoritarian moves' of the government. He said that demand for restoration of mobile internet though was being raised from various quarters but with different organizations holding separate rallies and p...

Placement drive conducted at IMS

06/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC5: A Placement drive for final year students of MBA course was organized by Institute of Management Sciences, Jammu on 29 November, 2019. PIE INFOCOMM Pvt. Ltd - a Lucknow based organization evaluated the students for possible employment as Business Development Manager. A total of twenty students participated in Tests and Interview out of which six were finally selected and offered employment with an annual package of 4.0 Lakhs per annum. PIE INFOCOMM Pvt. Ltd is an ISO certified com...

JKPCC Minority Department holds meet

06/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC5: The monthly meeting of the JKPCC Minority Department was held at PCC HQ under the leadership of Sardar Gurdarshan Singh- Vice Chairman. The various issues of minorities in the newly declared UTwere discussed. Speaking on the occasion S. Gurdarshan Singh urged the Hon'ble L.G. to restore the internet services in Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible as students are facing hardships. S. Parveen Singh while referring the rape and murder of Hyderabad Veterinary Doctor, ...

SMVDU faculty delivers a guest lecture at IIT Jammu

06/12/2019
KATRA, DEC5: Mr. SumantaSarathi Sharma, a senior faculty at School of Philosophy & Culture, Shri Mata VaishnoDevi University (SMVDU), Katra,delivered an invited talk in the recently concluded workshop on "Mind and Ethics", held from 01-03 December 2019 at IIT Jammu. The topic of his presentation was "On Ethics and Mind: A Philosophical Enquiry". In this, he deliberated upon various ethical theories, case studies, situation reaction scenarios and their findings. An explanation ofthe dis...

Over dozen organizations support Jammu Bandh on Dec7

06/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC5: Representatives of over a dozen organizations of Jammu today pledged their support to the Bandh Call announced by NPP on December 7 seeking lifting of ban on mobile internet services, disbanding of Saror Toll Plaza, soaring prices of essential commodities, token tax on vehicles besides policy of bias perpetuated against Jammu region even after the Reorganization of State. The support to Jammu Bandh was announced through a unanimous resolution passed in a meeting convened...

Dir I&C &RUDA organises orientation programme on Plastic Waste Management

06/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC5: An orientation programme on "Plastic Waste Management" was organized by the Director of Industries and Commerce Department Jammu Anoo Malhotra at the conference hall of Jawahar Lal Nehru Udhyog Bhawan, Bahu Plaza (Jammu).Leading industrialists of the Jammu district primarily dealing with plastic items were sensitized about the role of UNDP in plastic waste management. During the programme, a detailed presentation on UNDP project "Plastic Waste Management Programme" in Jammu region...

Commissioner Secretary PWD inaugurates Rs 605.89 lakh worth projects in Rajouri

06/12/2019
RAJOURI, DEC5: Comm issioner Secretary Public Works Department, Khurshid Ahmed Shah along with District Development Commis sioner Rajouri, Mohammad Nazir Sheikh today inaugurated newly constructed roads and bridges in subdivision Sunderbani, Manjakote and Rajouri area of the district. Chief Engineer PWD Nasir Ahmed Goni, Chief Engineer PMGSY Deshraj Bhagat, Chief Engineer JKPCC, ND Kwaja, SE PWD, PC Tanoch, SE PMGSY, Rajan Mangi, Executive Engineer PWD Rajouri Division Mohammad Zubair, Executi...

Army conducts veterinary camp

06/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC5: Army organised a Veterinary Camp at Maira to provide a healing touch to the local villagers, Gujjar and Bakkarwal community. Veterinary support to the livestock was provided by Army Veterinary doctors and civil doctors from Animal Husbandry Department, Rajouri, where a total of 4527 animals were treated. In addition, Veterinary doctors also explained various tips and methods to the villagers to keep their livestock healthy. The Veterinary Camp helped the Gujja...

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Army conducts veterinary camp

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Imposition of high taxes singally on Katra resented: HRAK, PHDCCI

06/12/2019
KATRA, DEC5: A joint delegation of Hotel & Restaurant Association Katra ( HRAK), PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu Region ( PHDCCI) , Press Club Katra and other prominent organization of Katra met President Municipal Committee Katra Bimal Indu and showed concern on the imposition of high Taxes on the name of usage charges in Municipal Committee Katra. Rakesh Wazir President ( HRAK) & Chairman ( PHDCCI) while speaking on the occasion said that it in really surprising th...

DC Kathua inaugurates Three Day Exhibition “Sanrachna-2019”

06/12/2019
KATHUA,dec 5: A three-day exhibition on various schemes of Government of India was inaugurated by O.P Bhagat, Deputy Commissioner Kathua. The Exhibition titled "Sanrachna 2019" focussed on schemes across sectors like health, education, tourism, social justice, science & technology among others. The exhibition aims at providing a greater platform for mass awareness with an idea that power is gained by spreading knowledge. Former MLA Kathua,Rajiv Jasrotia,was also present on the occasion. The...

Sharma, Khan attend Annual Day Function

06/12/2019
SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Lauding the unflinching services of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura (SKIMS), Advisors to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma and Farooq Khan today said that SKIMS has done a remarkable work in the healthcare sector and it would continue to be the pride of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the 37th Annual Day function, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K.K Sharma said that it was a moment of pride for him to be part of the Annual Day function and learn the SKIMS's grow...

DSS supports “Jammu Bandh” on Dec7

06/12/2019
Jammu, Dec 5: The President Dogra Sadar Sabha (DSS) convened a meeting of the DSS core group on his return from Delhi. After detailed deliberations the DSS decided to extend its full support to Bandh Call given by some Political and other Jammu based organizations and appealed them to unite on one platform and fight for the solutions of various problem being faced by the public of this region and keeping both Jammu and Kashmir Secretariats operative throughout the year for better accessibility ...

Education vital for development of society, efforts afoot for improving its quality: Sharma

06/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 5: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma today maintained that education is vital for development of any society and sustained efforts should be made for improving quality of teaching and learning methods. The Advisor was speaking at the 12th annual day function of Lawrence Public School (LPS) which was attended by a galaxy of intellectuals, academicians and senior civil servants. Danesh Rana, IG Armed J&K Police and Davinder Rana, former MLA Nagrota were guest of honours. ...

Protesting Panchayat members urge Centre, LG to hold inquiry into corrupt practices in RDD

06/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 5: All Jammu Kashmir Panc-hayat Conference (AJKPC) -a frontline organisation fighting for the empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in J&K-on Thursday blamed the officials of Rural Development Department (RDD) for scuttling effective implementation of MGNREGA scheme in J&K. On the third day of ongoing 168-hour-long hunger strike started by the elected Panchayat members under the leadership of AJKPC state president Anil Sharma against the non-payment of Rs 1,000-crore MGN...

NC pledges to uphold secular, pluralistic, democratic ethos of J&K

06/12/2019
JAMMU Dec 5: On 114th birth anniversary of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Moham-mad Abdullah, National Conference today resolved to uphold the ideals of the great visionary leader, who worked tirelessly all his life to uphold secular, pluralistic, democratic, muliti-ethnic and multi linguistic ethos of Jammu and Kashmir and strived for empowerment of down-trodden and marginalized segments of the society while continuously endeavouring for strengthening the various institutions and taking governance to g...

Mayor inaugurates various development works

06/12/2019
JAMMU, Dce 5: Continuing his drive to provide better development & civic amenities to the people of Jammu city Chander Mohan Gupta Mayor Jam-mu Municipal Corporation today on 05/12/2019 toured in the areas of Rajpura, Shiv nagar & other adjoining localities of ward no.33 & started work of walk way at Shanti Ghat, Shiv nagar ward no.33 which will be completed at the cost of Rs. 5.25 lacs estimate and which was the long pending demands of the inhabitants of the locality. He also started the co...

Dogra College of Education organizes an Extension Lecture on Cost Analysis

06/12/2019
JAMMU, Dce 5: Dogra College of Education organized an extension lecture on cost analysis on 05th of December 2019 by Mr. Rajinder Kumar, Lecturer in Commerce, at Dogra Degree College. The extension lecture began with the welcome address by Mrs. Vaishali Mahajan, Lecturer in Physical Science, Dogra College of Education. The resource person on the occasion addressed the staff members and students of Dogra College of Education. In his address, he emphasized the importance of cost analysis and ...

Jammu and Kashmir Rifle team leaves for 63rd National Shooting Championship

06/12/2019
JAMMU, Dce 5: President Jammu And Kashmir Rifle Association Kuldeep Singh Jamwalalong with General Secretary Amjad Parvez Mirza, Divisional Sports Officer J&K Sports Council Ravi Singh and other members of JKRA Samar Dev Singh Charak and Rajesh Virdhyflagged offJ&K Shooters Men & Women to participate in 63rd National Shooting Championship in small bore Rifle and Pistol events which is scheduled to be held at MP Shooting Academy, Goregaon, Bhopal (MP) from 7th December 2019 to 04th January 2020...

Commissioner Secretary PHE reviews functioning of SCADA system, online water billing system

06/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 5: Commissioner Secretary, Public Health Engineering, Irrigation & Flood Control (PHE, I&FC) , Ajeet Kumar Sahu today convened a meeting to review on line water billing and implementation of SCADA system for providing 24x7 water supply to the consumers of Jammu. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer PHE Department Jammu, Sanjeev Kumar Chadha; Superintending Engineer PHE Mech. Urban Circle Jammu, Ajay Singh Wazir; Chief Accounts Officer, Riyaz Hussain; Project Manager ERA, Man...

Attestation-cum-Passing out Parade held at STC, Sheeri, Baramulla

05/12/2019
BARAMULLA, Dec 4: Lieute-nant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today said that the synergy and coordination between Police and Civil Administration is vital for the development in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that Police was performing yeoman's service ensuring safety and security of the people. Speaking at a Passing Out-cum Attestation Parade of 15th Basic Recruitment Training Course (BRTC) held at Subsidiary Training School (STC), Sheeri, Baramulla, the Lt. Governor observed that the Jammu and ...

Div Com Jammu reviews progress on construction of bunkers along with IB

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Divisional Commissi-oner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today chaired a meeting with DCs of border districts in Jammu Division to review the progress on construction of bunkers along international border and other related issues in the division. The Deputy Commissioners apprised the Div Com about the progress of works on under construction individual and community bunkers in their respective districts. It was informed that a total of 5259 bunkers have been completed so far in the division i...

Power shutdown

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: In order to carry out various upgradation/repair works, the power supply to all Industry Units on 11 KV Industry II feeder, IGC Phase-I Samba shall remain affected on December 06, 09, 11 and 14 from 10 am to 03 pm. Similarly, the power supply to the power supply to all Industry Units on 11 KV Industry III feeder, IGC Phase-I Samba shall remain affected on December 7, 10 and 13 from 10 am to 3 pm. Likewise, the power supply to all Industry Units on 11 KV Industry I feeder, IGC Ph...

Pension week observed at Ramban

05/12/2019
RAMBAN, DEC4: District Development Commissioner Ramban Nazim Zai Khan today inaugurated an awareness programme at conference hall Maitra to enhance enrolments under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) and National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self-Employed Persons (NPS-Traders).Along with others ADC Ashok Kumar, CMO, CAO, ALC, DPO, AD Employment, BDOs, members of Block Development Council, Agnanwari workers, ASHAs, and around 500 unorganized workers besides the committee members atten...

Pension week celebration for PM-SYM, NPS-Traders scheme

05/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 4: The Department of Labour and Employment has initiated Special Enrolment Drive for unorganized workers and traders under PM-SYM (Shram Yogi Maandhan) to commemorate celebration of pension week for PM-SYM and NPS-Traders scheme. Commissioner Secretary, Labour & Employment Department, Sourabh Bhagat was the chief guest on the occasion. In this regard, a mega divisional level event was conducted today at Government Boys High School Satwari, Jammu in which a large number of students, ...

District Valuation Committee Kishtwar analysis stamp duty rates for the year 2020

05/12/2019
KISHTWAR, DEC4: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana today chaired a meeting of District Valuation Committee to finalize the stamp duty rates for the year 2020. Among others Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Amir Hussain, SDM Chatroo Inderjeet Singh Parihar, SDM Marwah Dr. Javed Iqbal Rather, Tehsildar Kishtwar Parmod Kumar, GM DIC Usha Rani, AEE PWD Kishtwar Syed Ajaz, representative from Municipal Committee, Forest Department and other senior officers of the concerned departments w...

DSE organises science exhibition in DIET Rajouri

05/12/2019
RAJOURI, DEC 4: Department of School Education organised a district level science exhibition in District Institute of Education and Training Rajouri under Samagra initiative. Several teams of students from various education institutions of the district took part in the science exhibition. Students displayed 71 scientific models in the exhibition and these models were judged by a team of experts comprising of Prof. Asif Ajaz Lone, Prof. Assad Ullah and Prof. Anwar Shah. The team selected ten mo...

Forest deptt hosts orientation Workshop on e-processing of cases

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department today organised an Orientation Workshop on online processing of Forest Clearance Cases on PARIVESH portal (Pro Active Responsive facilitation by Interactive and Virtuous Environmental Single Window Hub) of Government of India for User Agencies and Forest Officers of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.Commissioner Secretary Department of Forest, Environment & Ecology, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi was the Chief Guest and Principal Chief Conservator of Fore...

3-days Training Programme under BBBP held in Pulwama

05/12/2019
PULWAMA, DEC4: District Programme Office ICDS organized 3 days training programme for the field functionaries of education, health and ICDS Department here at Child Development Project office Pulwama. During the programme, resource persons including Doctors, Lecturers and teachers acquainted the trainees about the importance of girl child and also deliberated upon the topics like Child Sex Ratio at birth and its trends and impact, anaemic and underweight children with special reference to fem...

Awareness program on Animals & Environment

05/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 4: One exclusive awareness program was conducted by Ms. Devinder Madaan, Sr Vice President SPCA, Jammu, Honorary Animal Officer for AWBI, Chairperson "Save Animal Value Environment" in SNS DBN on 2nd Dec 2019. She interected with the children from Nursery to class X and tell them about Prevention of Dog bites and Rabies. The resource person also discussed about how to minimize environmental degradation and keep India green. General Secretary of 'Save Animal Value Environment" Ms. He...

Awareness camp on PM-SYM Scheme organized at Anantnag

05/12/2019
ANANTNAG, DEC 4: Labour Department, Anantnag in collaboration with Employment and Counselling Department today organized one day awareness camp on Pradhan Mantri Shram- Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) a pension scheme for un-organized workers at Dak Bungalow Anantnag. During the program, large number of un-organized workers including Carpenters, Masons, Welders, Street Venders, Brick kiln workers and other workers of the district, besides representatives of Transport Associations attended the program....

ADC Shopian inaugurates 'Matru Vandana Saptah'

05/12/2019
SHOPIAN, DEC4: Additional Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Dr. Abdul Aziz today inaugurated week-long "Matru Vandana Saptah." The theme of the Saptah is "Toward Building a Healthy Nation- Surakshit Janani, Viksit Dharini". Among others the function was attended by Chief Medical Officer, Child Development Project Officer, Keller, Shopian, Supervisors, Anganwadi Workers and the registered beneficiaries of the District under PMMVY scheme.While inaugurating the function, the ADC impressed upon the pa...

Sopore FC lifts North Kashmir Football Championship

05/12/2019
BANDIPORA, DEC 4: Sopore Football Club on Wednesday lifted Major Gopi Singh Rathore memorial North Kashmir Football Championship trophy by defeating Handwara Football club in a penalty shootout by 4-3. Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza and Brigadier 5-Sector RR Vivek Narang gave away the awards to winning players.The Final match of the tournament was played between Handwara and Sopore football teams. The fate of the match was decided in a penalty shootout as both the teams coul...

Congress to organize Maha Rally in Delhi on Dec 14

05/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC4: AICC is organizing 'Maha Rally' on December 14th 2019 in Dehli to protest against economic crisis, large scale unemployment and unprecedented price hike due to wrong policies of BJP government at the centre. In a statement JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Mr. Ravinder Sharma said that AICC members and PCC members including former ministers, former legislators, PCC functionaries, District Presidents and leaders of the frontal wings of the JKPCC apart from other party activists from Jammu, ...

Rich Harvest Students make a mark in musical competition

05/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC4: Rich Harvest School Bari Brahmana participated in musical competition recently organized by JK channel in which three children stood out. Many school children of Jammu region also participated in the prestigious competition. Braj Bhushan of class 8th out maneuvered his fellow competitors to win the 1st prize in Tabla. Tabla is Braj's passion and he has been playing Tabla for the past two years under the able guidance of his mentor Mr. Padam - the music teacher. Janvi and Kunal ...

Army conducts information technology course at Keri

05/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC4: Army conducted a Skill Development Course on "Information Technology" for students of Rajouri District from 2 November to 4 December 2019 at Keri, Rajouri District. The students were educated on basic theoretical knowledge and practical handling of computers. The participants were awarded a certificate from National Skill Development Council (NSDC) and Pradhan Mantri Digitial Siksha Abhiyan (PMDSA). The youth as well as prominent members of civil society and civil administration ...

Workshop on Jal Jeewan Mission held in Srinagar

05/12/2019
SRINAGAR, DEC 4: A day-long workshop on Jal Jeevan Mission, organized by PHE, was held here today to discuss various modalities with regard to implementation of the initiative in Jammu and Kashmir. During the inaugural session of the workshop, Commissioner Secretary PHE and Irrigation & Flood Control, Ajit Kumar Sahu gave a detailed presentation regarding the Mission implementation. He informed that PHE has formulated an action plan to connect every household of J&K with piped water supply b...

IRCS organises first-Aid training programme

05/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC4: Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region organised an eight days first-Aid training programme for the employees of Zone-By the Park so that in the absence of an infirmary, clinic or hospital in near proximity to the workplace, employees shall be adequately trained to render first aid. During the session, Medical Officer, IRCS Dr. Shelly Mahajan (M.D Anaesthesia) apprised about dos and don'ts in situations like injuries, snake bites, accidents, fire incidents, electric shock, Cardio...

DDC Rajouri reviews PWD, PMGSY projects in the district

05/12/2019
RAJOURI, DEC4: District Development Commissioner Rajouri Mohammad Nazir Sheikh today convened a meeting to review the physical and financial progress of projects approved under PWD and PMGSY department. DDC was apprised by the SE PWD that 73 projects have been approved under languishing scheme in Rajouri division sanctioned at the cost of Rs 19109.46 lacs. The approved projects included 10 bridges, 55 Roads, 06 school buildings, one PWD building and one youth services and sports building. Si...

ADDC Doda reviews progress on languishing projects

05/12/2019
DODA, DEC 4: Additional District Development Commissioner, Doda Imam Din reviewed the status of the languishing projects here today. He took scheme-wise physical and financial review of progress on projects undertaken by different departments and funded under the languishing project scheme. He also reviewed the technical sanctioning, administrative approval and tendering progress of several projects. He impressed upon the executing agencies to complete the projects within the set deadline and ...

SCPHS honours Speed Ball Players

05/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 4: Sainik Co-operative Public High School tikri honoured Speed Ball players who participated in 10th State Speed Ball Championship. To Honour the students and coach a special assembly was organised in the school premises The secretary of the society Rtd. Capt. Nathu Ram Kudyal along with the Principal Mrs. Vandana Gupta and Treasurer of the society Rtd. Sub. Tabiat Singh distributed Medals, Rackets and Certificate to the students. The Secretary lauded the efforts of students and c...

Lawyers of BAK holds protest demonstration

05/12/2019
KATHUA, Dec 4: The work remain suspended for the 26th consecutive working day starting from 1st November 2019 in the District & Session Court Kathua including all other subordinate courts of the entire District Kathua and complete shutdown observed by District Bar Association Kathua in support of J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu on the issue of withdrawing of Registration powers from Judicial Officers and given to revenue authorities in addition to their already assigned duties. The other...

Director Agriculture Jammu chairs meeting under CAPEX plan

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4:Director Agriculture Jammu, P. S. Rathore convened today a meeting of officers to review the progress under CAPEX plan, 2019-20 and centrally sponsored schemes and to assess the progress of expenditure under Plan and Non Plan at Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, Jammu. Director Agriculture asked the officers for weekly review of expenditure under different heads to ensure maximum achievement at the earliest. He stressed to expedite utilization of funds and strict adherence to the formal...

OBCs granted due recognition, rights by Modi Govt: Arya

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Other Backward Classes (OBCs) are being given due recognition and rights only by Prime Minister Narendra Modi led BJP government at the Centre. This was stressed by National OBCs leaders led by National Vice-President BJP OBCs Morcha & Prabhari J&K Prem Krishan Arya, National Office Secretary BJP OBC Morcha Sanjay Chouhan, National Incharge and National IT & Social Media Incharge BJP OBC Morcha Veera Madhviraj Achari Ceepelli addressed meeting of Jammu & Kashmir BJP OBCs Morcha an...

AJKPC hunger strike enters second day

05/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC4: The 168-hour-long hunger strike, started by the elected Panchayat members under the leadership of All Jammu Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) state president Anil Sharma, against the non-payment of Rs 1,000-crore MGNREGA liabilities entered the second day on Wednesday. The Sarpanches and Panches from various parts of Kashmir Valley and Jammu division, who assembled at the site of hunger strike at Dogra Chowk, raised noisy slogans against the Rural Development and Panchayati Ra...

2 hundred children, parents attend scholarship distribution camp of HBET

05/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC4: Over 200 students and parents attended the scholarship distribution programme on the 4th day of the camp. Harbans Bhalla Educational Trust is distributing scholarships to 500 students in the 7 days camp. The Chief Guest, Sh. Chander Mohan Gupta (Mayor, JMC) distributed the scholarships and impressed upon the children that they are getting an opportunity to achieve excellence in their education to carve out a bright future for themselves. He appreciated the efforts of HBET to prom...

Steps afoot to increase tourist footfall in JK: Sharma

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma today reiterated that a string of measures have been taken to boost Tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The Advisor was speaking to a group of tourism sector stakeholders here at the Civil Secretariat. Listing the tourism promotion activities being carried out in different parts of the country and globally, he said that travel marts are being held which will help in increasing tourist arrivals here. "We have also roped in major tourism...

FC Finance seeks monthly reports regarding undue delay in bill processing

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Emp-hasizing for devising an effective mechanism to track the timeline of bills from preparation to presentation in treasuries, Financial Commissioner Finance, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, today directed the Treasury Officers to submit monthly reports regarding any undue delay in bill processing by the concerned officials. Dr. Mehta was speaking in a meeting convened to review the functioning of Treasuries across J&K which was attended by Director General Accounts &Treasuries, M.Y Pand...

Div Com reviews arrangements for R-Day 2020

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Divisional Commission-er Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today chaired a meeting with concerned officers to review the arrangements for ensuing Republic Day, 2020 celebration. Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sushma Chauhan, Commissioner JMC Pankaj Magotra, SSP Jammu Tajinder Singh, SSP Traffic Joginder Singh, Director School Education Anuradha Gupta, Director Health Services Renu Sharma, Secretary Sports Council Naseem Choudhary besides senior officers of Army, CRPF, BSF, PHE, PDD, PWD, JMC, Heal...

HPS celebrates its 39th Annual Day

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Hum-anity Public School celebrated its 39th Annual Day cum prize distribution function based on the theme Happiness at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium Complex, Univ-ersity of Jammu amidst great zest, vibrancy and elation on 4th December, 2019. Galaxy of dignitaries including prominent personalities of the state alongwith the Principals from leading schools of Jammu province were present on this occasion. All the dignitaries were given rousing reception on their arrival and were ...

Kansal reviews functioning of Estates Department

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Principal Secretary Planning, Development & Monitoring Department, Estates and Information Department Rohit Kansal today directed the Estates Department to develop a database management system (software) to make allotment process of accommodation to Government Officials more transparent. The Principal Secretary issued these directions while chairing a review meeting of the Department, here. The meeting was atte-nded by Director Estates, Subash Chibber; Deputy Director Estates Ka...

Mayor starts black topping works in Shiv Nagar area

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Continuing the drive to provide better development as well as basic amenities to the people of Jammu, Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation today on 04/12/2019 started the black topping of various road at lower shiv nagar area of ward no.33 which was the long pending demand of the residents of that area as the said road was in deteriorated condition since long and school going children as well as general public have to face lot of difficulties while walking on thi...

DF, SS hold protest demonstration

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Since the time the government has removed the price barrier cap of the Oil marketing companies such as Bharat petroleum, Indian oil, Hindustan Petroleum there has been havoc and an regular price hike has been done. The removal of price cap has led to ever increasing prices which has only dented the pockets of the common man as the price of the necessary petroleum products never come down. The Prime Minister Modi's brainchild Ujjwala Yojna which aims at providing LPG cylinders t...

Poetry Collection of Pyaasa Anjum released by PLSJ

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Poetry collection in Pmjabi, titled 'Raat Bijogan Sooli Tangey' written by Pyaasa Anjum, a noted Hindi and Urdu Ghazal writer of Union Territory of J&K was released by Punjabi Lekhak Sabha (Regd.), Jammu today in a literary programme organized by PLS, J at K L Saigal Hall of Cultural Academy, Jammu. Dr. Arvinder Singh Amn, Additional Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages presided over the programme where Dr. Baljeet Kaur, HoD, Punjabi Department of University of Jammu...

Kairos 3 concludes at SKUAST-J

05/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 4: Four days Agri-Fest-2019 'Kairos 3' comprising of literary, cultural and sports events concluded in the Chatha Campus of SKUAST, Jammu today with the distribution of prizes among the winners. Dr. K.S. Risam, Vice Chancellor was the Chief Guest on the valedictory function who in his address appreciated the efforts of Organizing Committee and the students in organizing the Agri-Fest. and complimented the winners of various competitions. The organization of Agri Fest in a big way was...

Sharma visits Industrial Estate Rangreth

05/12/2019
SRINAGAR, Dec 4: Advisor to Lt Governor, K.K Sharma today visited SIDCO Industrial Estate, Rangreth and inspected various industrial units besides taking stock of facilities being provided to consumers by IT companies. The Advisor was accompanied by Director Industries and other senior officers. During the visit, the Advisor visited STC IT Tower, Lelafe and Iquasar IT Plants. He also visited Himalya Steel Industries, FIL Industries, Kanwal Spices Industries and several other plants and took s...

NC leaders express grief over death of Provincial VP's brother

04/12/2019
JAMMU DEC 3: National Conference leaders today expressed grief over the passing away of the brother of the Provincial Vice President, Jammu Mr Chander Mohan Sharma and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family. Senior leaders including Devender Singh Rana, Sheikh Bashir Ahmed, Dharamveer Singh Jamwal, Vijay Lochan, Sardar Sucha Singh, Ashok Singh Manhas, Ravi Dogra and Som Raj Taroch were present at the Jogi Gate cremation ground where the mortal remains of the deceased were consigned to ...

DDC Doda reviews implementation of CSS of PDD sector

04/12/2019
DODA, DEC 3: District Development Commissioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode convened a meeting to review the progress of PDD sector under various CSS schemes in the district. DDC was apprised by the concerned officer that as per the scope of various schemes of rural electrification in total 600 poles have been erected in 20 habitations. He was further informed that 6000 poles have been already dumped, 312 transformers of different capacities have to be install, installation of 03 receiving stations aga...

Half-hearted work on STPs encouraging open sewage system: Raman Suri

04/12/2019
JAMMU DEC 3: Appreciating the review of Jammu's development projects by J&K UT's Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State Executive Member Raman Suri said that Solid Waste Management and Street Lights are two major issues concerning Jammu City, which, when completed will change the face of the City of Temples. Raman Suri said that despite several meetings, the Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) has not been able to complete the laying of sewer lines in ol...

District adm Poonch observes World Disability Day

04/12/2019
POONCH, Dec 3: District Administration Poonch organized a mega event to mark the occasion of World Disability Day at Government Degree College Poonch. Deputy Commissioner, Rahul Yadav along with senior officers of police and civil administration, students and staff of different institutions, NYK volunteers besides large number of specially abled people were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that specially abled people are integral part of our community. He said tha...

Govt Ayurvedic & Unani Medical Colleges start OPDs

04/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 3: Describing the health as key sector concerning people's wellbeing, Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, Atal Dullo today said that Government is focused to provide patient care at every door step. Speaking at a meeting, he said that the long pending demand of having OPD services at Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Akhnoor and Government Unani College, Nawabagh Ganderbal has been fulfilled "Specialized OPD facilities at Associated Hospitals of both colleges c...

DC Reasi discusses District Environment Plan

04/12/2019
REASI, DEC 3: Deputy Commissioner, Indu Kanwal Chib today convened a meeting to discuss formation and implementation of District Environment Plan by the District Environment Plan Committee headed by the District Magistrate. Threadbare discussions were held on constitution of Biodiversity Management Committees and formation of DEPs besides assigning of duties to various departments was also discussed in the meeting. The plan includes solid, liquid, plastic, biomedical, e-waste management, wate...

DLSA Ramban organises legal awareness camp

04/12/2019
RAMBAN, DEC 3: District Legal Services Authority Ramban under the chairmanship of Chairman DLSA Ramban Kishore Kumar organized a legal awareness camp on Solid Waste management, Polythene and Water Conservation at village Failthi in Ramban, here today. Secretary DLSA Ramban Amit Sharma gave a demonstration on how to dispose off the garbage generated out of the households in rural areas by digging pits and put the disposable solid waste in these pits after segregating it and cover the pits by so...

Parwana Musical Academy organizes star award ceremony, Season-3

04/12/2019
JAMMU DEC 3: Parwana Musical Academy organised award ceremony function at Abhinav Theater Jammu in memory of famous choreographer of J&K Late Bansi Lal dogra.the award ceremony function was organised to declare the winners in various categories of singing, dancing and instrument competitions held earlier on 20-11-2019 at the same venue. The all important mega overall trophy in singing category was won by Sukriti Sharma. in dancing and instrument category overall trophy was won by Tushar Kum...

Training of Trainers concludes under Himayat-DDUGKY

04/12/2019
JAMMU DEC 3: A 3-days Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop organized by Himayat Mission Management Unit (HMMU) in collaboration with National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) under HIMAYAT-DDUGKY concluded today. Around 25 participants of 12 Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) participated in the training session in order to enhance the capacity of the trainers, who have been recruited to run various vocational courses operational under Himayat programme in J&K. Whil...

Jammu has alot of talent and potential: Beth Gibbins

04/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 3: RVS IT welcomes another British client into its Network Operations Centre in the newly formed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Beth Gibbins from a reputed IT Company in the UK is in Jammu for a week to work with the team and arrange knowledge transfer sessions. The objective here is to train the team up on latest technologies and platforms used abroad on day to day basis. Beth Gibbins during her visit to Jammu says, "Over the last few years, we have built a very strong rela...

PTTI Vijaypur organizes Volley Ball tournament

04/12/2019
VIJAYPUR, DEC 3: In order to inculcate spirit of sportsmanship among Police personnel, trainees and local youths of the area, Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI) Vijaypur organised a Volley Ball tournament in the Institute on 03.12.2019 in which four Volley Ball teams from surrounding area and two teams of trainees of PTTI Vijaypur participated. The tournament was inaugurated by Shri Ashok Kumar, JKPS, SSP, Principal PTTI Vijaypur who welcomed all participating teams ...

Cloth bags awareness and distribution campaign organized at SMVD University

04/12/2019
KATRA, DEC 3: The National Service Scheme (NSS) at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) University Katra organized a comprehensive exercise on banning single use plastic bottles and polyethylene bags along with sensitizing its students and common populace staying nearby the university, the need to embrace the use of cloth bags. It started a couple of months back with a motivational lecture by Mr. Kiran Kumar Sharma, Chairman and CEO of International Volunteer Foundation (IVF), and two time national a...

AJKPC begins 168-hr-long hunger strike against Rs 1000-cr MGNREGA liabilities

04/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 3: Elected Sarpanches and Panches from various parts of Kashmir Valley and Jammu division under the banner of All Jammu Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) on Tuesday began their 168-hour-long hunger strike against the non-payment of Rs 1,000 crore MGNREGA liabilities. The elected Panchayat members have also been demanding for adequate security cover to Sarpanches and Panches in vulnerable areas and enhancement of their monthly honorarium from existing Rs 2,500 (Sarpanch) and Rs 1,...

Jammu to host 2-day workshop-cum-exhibition on Bamboo cultivation

04/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 3: Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Environment and Ecology Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Rambhir Singh today held a joint meeting to review the arrangements for forthcoming two-day workshop-cum-exhibition on Bamboo cultivation in Jammu. The meeting was attended by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Director Social Forestry Department and other senior officers of the department. During the meeting, it was i...

War on Drug Smuggling Continues

04/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 3: Continuing its Crusade against Drugs, SOG Jammu achieved a major success by recovering Poppy Straw in two different raids at separate places under the jurisdiction of Police Station Udhampur late last night . Reports revealed that SOG Jammu laid a special naka with the sleuths of PS Udhampur at Udhampur . One truck bearing registration number JKO3D 7707 was made to stop which was coming from Kashmir towards Jammu and cops arrested one narcotic smuggler who was smuggling the ...

Army organises Kaumi Ekta meeting at Kishtwar

04/12/2019
JAMMU DEC 3: Army organised a Kaumi Ekta Meeting at Mughal Maidan and Chas, Kishtwar to promote peace and tranquility in the region. Unity in diversity has been one of the greatest characteristics of our nation which has bounded people of all religions together in one thread of humanity. The event provided a platform to the local populace to interact with each other and Army officials and discuss issues of development in the region. A total of 85 locals attended the meeting. ...

IIC of YCET organizes “Proof of Concept Exhibition”

04/12/2019
JAMMU DEC 3: Institute Innovation Council of Yogananda College of Engineering & Technology organized one day "Proof of Concept" exhibition with the theme "Advance Technology Based Solutions & Social Venture / Business Based Solutions". The event witnessed the presence of Director Y.C.E.T, Prof. (Dr) A. K. Srivastava who boosted the students with enthusiasm and others members present were Er B.R. Verma Chief Co-coordinator Y.C.E.T , HODs of all the departments, Coordinator Planning & Develop...

JKPS organizes session ‘Together we can make these lives better’

04/12/2019
JAMMU DEC 3: Having the power to improve the lives of others is, to many people, a privilege, and one that comes with its own sense of fulfilment. The children from National Association for BlindState Branch were invited to the campus of JKPS, whoshared their experiences with JKIANS.They recited poems sang bhajan which were mesmerising. These differently abled children were very confident while performing. The teacher who accompanied them briefed the JKIANS about their vision and mission i.e...

CWC organizes vocational training for mentally challenged children

04/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 3: A 10 day long vocational training camp for mentally challenged persons concluded today at Home for Mentally Challenged Children, Channi Rama. The camp was organized by the Child Welfare Committee Jammu in collaboration with MG Institute of Fashion Technology which imparted training to the inmates. The training was organized with an aim to empower these people in various vocations and train them towards self-sufficiency. During the 10 day course, skill training sessions were hel...

Dr Samoon launches Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme at RCDC, Marh

04/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 3: Principal Secretary, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today launched Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP) at Regional Cattle Development Centre (RCDC), Marh block. Dr. Samoon launched this ambitious programme during an awareness camp organized by RCDC of Animal Husbandry Department to create awareness among the farmers about various centrally sponsored schemes meant for their socio-economic emancipation. He highl...

School Education Department observes World Disability Day

04/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 3: Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department, Sarita Chauhan, today said that J&K BOSE is envisaging adoption and formulation of examination and evaluation guidelines for Children With Special Need (CWSN) in line with the CBSE guidelines. Commissioner Secretary was addressing students during World Disability Day observance by Department of School Education today at Teachers' Bhawan. This year's theme of the Day is "Promoting the participation of persons with di...

Several deputations, individuals meet Farooq Khan

04/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 3: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today met several deputations and individuals on the second day of public hearing here at Banquet Hall, Canal Road. Around 30 deputations and scores of individuals hailing from different parts of J&K put forth their demands and grievances. They sought his intervention for early redress of their issues. A deputation of Kerosene dealers of RS Pura, Mira Sahib, Suchetgarh, Bishnah areas sought increase in quota. Similarly, another deputat...

Khan reviews functioning of FCS&CA Deptt

04/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 3: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today reviewed the functioning of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Depart-ment (FCS&CA), here at a meeting in the Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Secretary FCS&CA, Pandurang Kond-barao Pole; Director FCS & CA Jammu; Deputy Director FCS&CA Kashmir; Controller Legal Metrology Department and other concerned. Speaking at the meeting, Advisor Khan stressed on strengthening the Cooperatives to provide essential commodi...

Lieutenant Governor chairs maiden Administrative Council meeting

04/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 3: The Administrative Council in its first meeting under the Chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G.C. Murmu reviewed the power scenario across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. K.K. Sharma, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, B.V.R Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary and Bipul Pathak, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor attended the meeting. Commissioner/ Secretary, PDD, Hirdesh Kumar made a detailed presentation highlighting...

98.3 Mirchi organized an ‘Mirchi Time Pass’

04/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 3: With internet services currently not active in the city, people are usually left confused when it comes to getting rid of the boredom. Every household has mixed reactions about pros and cons of internet unavailability, parents being happy that kids are no more addicted to cellphones and the millennial generation being irritated as they do not know anything except mobiles. It's a question many ask themselves throughout the week: Is it Friday yet? What to do when they are not at wor...

Northern Army Commander reviews security situation in Kashmir

04/12/2019
Srinagar, Dec 3: The Northern Army Comm-ander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh today reviewed the overall security situation in the Kashmir Valley. Accom-panied by Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, the Army Commander visited the formations and units in the hinterland in South Kashmir. He was briefed by commanders on ground regarding the operational and logistic preparedness. Commending the alertness and high morale of all troops, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh stressed upon the need to maintain vigil and defe...

CBJ books fraudster for duping the complainant to the tune of Rs 28 Lacs

04/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 3: Crime Branch Jammu registers formal case against fraudster- Upendra Singh Rudradev S/o SukhiLal Singh R/O 108/09 Pocket 10 Rohini Delhi for cheating and duping the complainant to the tune of Rs 28 lacs. by offering him partnership on the pretext of operating different projects with Indian Cooperative Mission (ICOM), New Delhi. The case owes its origin to a written complaint preferred by one Puran Chand S/O Late Sh. Lal Chand R/O Village Gazipur Kullia District. Jammu. The complai...

Khan seeks mass awareness about PMMVY Scheme

03/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 2: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today inaugurated weeklong 'Matru Vandana Saptah' campaign here to spread awareness about Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). The theme of the weeklong awareness campaign, which is being held from December 2 to December 8, is 'Towards Building A Healthy Nation-Surakshit Janani, Viksit Dharini'. The weeklong celebration would include activities like meetings of Gram Sabha/Urban local bodies, enrolment drive of beneficiaries; dri...

Avoid duplication of procedures to facilitate the beneficiaries: Lt. Gov to officers

03/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 2: Lieutenant Governor, Governor Girish Chandra Murmu directed for streamlining the simplification of the procedures and called for avoiding its duplication to facilitate the eligible beneficiaries under various Social Welfare Schemes. The Lt. Governor passed these directions while taking a comprehensive review of the implementation of various Social Welfare Schemes across J&K in a meeting here today at the Civil Secretariat. BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Arun Kumar Mehta, Fina...

Secularism bedrock of J&K, can’t be disturbed: Rana

03/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 2: National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana today described secularism as bedrock of Jammu and Kashmir's glorious existence, saying this spirit has to be nurtured and sustained for harmonious growth of the people. "History is replete with instances how J&K withstood test of times during most testing turbulent times and despite gravest provocative", Mr Rana said while addressing party functionaries and workers at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here this morning, adding ...

Army conducts debate competition on importance of Women in Socirety

03/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 2: Army conducted a debate competition on the topic 'Importance of Women in Society'at Government Model High School, Langer as part of Women Empowerment Campaign. The event was attended by 79 girl students and 09 teachers of the school. An interactive session was also organised wherein issues pertaining to women welfare and government initiatives for equal rights for women were discussed. A medical camp was also organised wherein apart from distribution of medic...

DDC Kishtwar directs officials to follow issues raised during B2V vigorously

03/12/2019
KISHTWAR, DEC 2: District Development Commissioner Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today chaired a daylong meeting of District/Visiting officers of B2V2 and took feedback of the problems/grievances highlighted by the villagers during their visit in the designated panchayts. The designated visiting officers apprised DDC about the demands/ grievances raised by the villagers during the B2V2 besides it was apprised that during their visit in panchayats many events/activities were conducted, besides va...

Horticulture Department conducts Farmers Awareness Camp

03/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 2: Horticulture Department organized one day farmer's awareness camp at Chack Rakhwalla Fruit Plant Nursery under the scheme MIDH 2019-20. Chief Horticulture Officer Jammu, S. Sarbjit Singh, Associate Professor SKUAST Jammu Brajesh Kumar, DLSMS (Ento) Sanjeev Kurlupia, Horticulture Development Officer, Satish Kumar Dansal along with senior officers, staff members and a large number of farmers attended the awareness camp. While addressing the camp, Chief Horticulture Officer S. Sarb...

“Aao School Chalen” enrolment drive intensifies at Batote

03/12/2019
BATOTE, DEC 2: District Administration Ramban today organized a pledge ceremony and rally at Batote, in collaboration with School Education Department, to enhance enrolment in schools of winter zones as a part of the ongoing 3 weeks long special enrolment drive 'Aao School Chalein'. Programme was presided by the Principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Swarn Singh Jaral. He was accompanied by Headmaster, Government Girls High School, Batote, Mohan Singh. The programme started with a pled...

Eight child scientists selected to represent Jammu at Kerala

03/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 2: The State Level Project Presentation of 27th National Children Science Congress 2019, which was being organized by National Council for Urban and Rural Development Society (NCURDS) Jammu in Jodhamal Public School concluded today with the selection of eight projects for National level NCSC scheduled to be held at Trivandrum Kerala from 27th - 31st Dec. 2019. The Program is being supported and catalyzed by NCSTC and Department of science and technology (DST) Govt. of India, New Del...

Delegation of J&K Jat Sabha calls on Lt. Governor

03/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 2: A delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Jat Sabha, called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation headed by its President, Sh. Manjit Singh, former Minister, comprised of Sh. Sukhnandan Choudhary, former Minister, ex-MLCs- Surinder Choudhary and Vikram Randhawa, submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lt. Governor pertaining to reservation for Jat community under OBC category and modification in reservation criteria for those living al...

Certification team for DNB course visits DH Poonch

03/12/2019
POONCH, DEC 2: A team of three senior Doctors visited District Hospital Poonch to assess the facilities for DNB courses. The team was comprised of Dr Sanjay Marwa, Dr Jitender Mehta and Dr Imran Bukhari and was sent by Centre government. The team was accompanied by District Development Commi ssioner Poonch Rahul Yadav. The certification team toured the Hospital and inspected various facilities being provided in the hospital. They also sought information regarding various scheme under NRHM...

PCB observes National Pollution Prevention Day

03/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 2: Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Board observed National Pollution Prevention day by organizing a workshop on the theme of "Prevention of Industrial Accidents" at SIDCO, Bari- Brahmna in collaboration with Industrial Association Bari Brahmna, Kathua & Samba wherein Industrialists & entrepreneurs from several districts were invited. Member Secretary, J&K Pollution Control Board B. M. Sharma, Regional Director PCB, Jammu Dr. Syed Nadeem Hussain, Presidents of Industrial Associatio...

Khan reviews functioning of YSS, JKSC

03/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 2: Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan today stressed on fast track completion of ongoing and languishing projects of Youth Services & Sports (YSS) Department and J&K Sports Council to provide sportspersons of J&K a dependable infrastructure to realize their potential. Advisor Khan was chairing a meeting convened to review the physical and financial progress on projects of the YSS and JKSC, here. The meeting was attended by Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez, Directo...

SMVDU Researcher Bags Prestigious IEEE Region Grant

03/12/2019
KATRA, DEC 2: Mr. Shubham Mahajan, Ph.D. Scholar, School of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), has been awarded with the prestigious IEEE Region 10 Travel Grant during the IEEE Signal Processing Winter School and International Conference on Signal Processing, Information, Communication and Systems (SPICSCON 2019) on 28th November 2019 at Dhaka- Bangladesh. The IEEE region 10 includes Asia and Pacific region, and the grant covered all cost to ...

Employment Department Reasi enrols traders, shopkeepers under pension schemes

03/12/2019
REASI, DEC 2: Employment Department Reasi organised a special mobilisation drive in collaboration with the Labour Department to undertake widespread dissemination of information about the two pension schemes, Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maandhan Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana for enrolment of eligible traders, shopkeepers and self employed in the district headquarters. Centre government had introduced pension schemes for small businessmen and retail traders to provide the...

Employment Department Reasi enrols traders, shopkeepers under pension schemes

03/12/2019
REASI, DEC 2: Employment Department Reasi organised a special mobilisation drive in collaboration with the Labour Department to undertake widespread dissemination of information about the two pension schemes, Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maandhan Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana for enrolment of eligible traders, shopkeepers and self employed in the district headquarters. Centre government had introduced pension schemes for small businessmen and retail traders to provide the...

SMVDU Faculty Delivers Oral presentation at UAE

03/12/2019
KATRA, DEC 2: Dr. Pankaj Biswas, Faculty, School of Physics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) presented a research paper entitled "The structural and spectral study of LiSrVO4:Tb3+ phosphor for UV-shifted imaging devices" in the 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials & Manufacturing Technologies (IMMT 2019) which was held at Department of Mechanical Engineering, BITS Pilani Dubai-Campus, UAE. Academia, industry, and management agencies across the globe particular...

Jal Jiwan Mission Launched in Anantnag

03/12/2019
ANANTNAG, DEC2: The prestigious Jal Jiwan Mission was launched in a function/meeting held today here, at Dak Bungalow, Khanabal, in presence of District Development Commis sioner Anantnag, Mr. Khalid Jahangir, in which Drinking Water Security Plan was also discussed. SE PHE Iftikhar Ahmad Wani, ACD, DPO, Xens of PHE Division Qazigund & Bijbehara along with AEEs & JEs, BDC Chairmen, Sarpanches & Panchas attended the function/meeting. On the occasion the DDC Anantnag said that Jal Ji...

DDC Pulwama holds Public Darbar at Sonabanjer Sangerwani

03/12/2019
PULWAMA, DEC 2: In order to get first hand appraisal of public grievances and demands District Development Commissi oner Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer along with district officers today conducted a public darbar at Sonabanjer Sangerwani Pulwama. During the durbar, various public deputations including residents of the Sonabanjer, Kaigam, Sangerwani, adjoining villages and locals called upon the DDC and raised their demands.The demands put forth by the deputations and individuals include uninterrup...

Srinagar's vital hospitals get 24X7 AMRIT Pharmacy stores

03/12/2019
SRINAGAR, DEC 2: Financial Commissioner, Health & Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today inaugurated first Affordable Medicines & Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) Pharmacy in two associated hospitals of Government Medical College, Srinagar. Financial Commissio ner inaugurated the two stores at Bones & Joint Hospital Srinagar and Super Specialty Hospital Srinagar. Speaking after the inauguration of these stores, Dulloo said that this step is an initiative to provide quality and ...

Div Com devise SOPs for smooth plying of traffic on Ganderbal-Kargil-Leh road

03/12/2019
SRINAGAR, DEC 2: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting to devise Standard Operative Procedures (SOPs) for smooth plying of traffic on Ganderbal-Kargil-Leh road. As per the SOPs which will come into effect today, the SSP Ganderbal will be nodal officer for taking a final call as to whether traffic including Army vehicles would be allowed or not to ply on Ganderbal-Kargil road. SSP Ganderbal will make announcements 12 hours prior to the commuters, after recei...

Army organises cross country competition at Rajouri

03/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC 2: Army organised a "Cross Country" competition at Youth Engagement Guidance Node, Thanamandi in Rajouri District to encourage youth for attaining good physical standards and developing competitive spirit. Around 50 youth from three Tehsils of Rajouri District namely Thanamandi, Keri and Topa participated in the event. Locals flocked Thanamandi throughout the event to cheer the runners and encouraged them. The top 10 athletes were presented with medals and...

DC Rajouri inaugurates Skill Development Centre for specially abled persons

03/12/2019
RAJOURI, DEC 2: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad today inaugurated a skill development centre established to boost employment opportunities among the persons with disabilities of the district through skill development and to inculcate in them the feeling of self reliance and also to harbour their talent. While speaking on the occasion, DC said that the main aim of setting up of the skill development centre is to give persons with disabilities the right kind of atmosphere in whic...

DC Kathua reviews physical, financial progress of PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control sector

03/12/2019
KATHUA, DEC 2: District Development Commissioner, O P Bhagat today reviewed the progress of PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control Department under District Sector, State Sector, Centrally Sponsored Schemes, languishing projects and BADP. DDC took a detailed review of ongoing projects besides reviewing the progress achieved under regular schemes, NABARD, LIC, NRDWP etc. It was apprised that few schemes are in progress and few are completed besides the ongoing schemes will be completed by March 2020. ...

DC Srinagar reviews digitisation of revenue records

03/12/2019
SRINAGAR, DEC 2: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary conducted a comprehensive review of updation of Jamabandis and digitisation of revenue records being conducted on mission mode to achieve purification of records to avoid disputes and litigations and to improve the public service delivery. Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, Girdawars and Halqa Patwaris of the district attended the meeting. Digitisation team members were a...

Dr. Nikhil performs complex cardiac surgery to revive heart function of war veteran at SMVD Narayana Hospital

03/12/2019
JAMMU, DEC2: Under the leadership of Dr. Nikhil Mahajan, a complex cardiac surgery was performed to revive the heart function of 65 year old War veteran thus saving his life and alleviating his excruciating heart pain and breathlessness. The patient was referred to the hospital for cardiac procedure due to reduced heart functioning and history of heart attack and breathlessness. The reduced heart function required immediate implantation of CRT-D (cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrill...

Regional Conference on Ek Bharat-Shresht Bharat focusing on Jal Shakti, Disaster Management concludes

02/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 1: The deliberations of two-day Regional Conference on 'Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat' focusing on 'Jal Shakti' & 'Disaster Management' concluded here today with adoption of Sahyog-Sankalp resolution. The Valedictory session of the Conference was co-chaired by Advisors to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma and Farooq Khan, who also released Sahyog-Sankalp (Cooperation-Declaration) resolution in presence of Additional Secretary, DARPG, V Srinivas, Deputy Secretary, DARPG, Renu Arora and Secr...

Harley-Davidson opens first dealership in J&K

02/12/2019
Jammu, Dec 1: American motorcycle major Harley-Davidson opened doors to its first dealership in Jammu. Spread over 2000 sq.ft. with an additional 1800 sq. ft. dedicated to a workshop, Ridges Harley-Davidson, is located at NH1A By pass, Opposite Channi Himmat, Jammu. The dealership was inaugurated, in the presence of Harley-Davidson owners, riders from the city and local guests by Mr. Sajeev Rajasekharan, Managing Director, Harley-Davidson India. Mr. Sajeev Rajasekharan, Managing Director, Harl...

BJP Govt deprived Jammu people of basic amenities: Bhalla

02/12/2019
Jammu, Dec 1: Former Minister and senior Congress leader, Raman Bhalla on Sunday said that there is strong resentment among people of Jammu region towards BJP which has miserably failed to address even basic issues of the people of the area. This was stated by Bhalla while addressing Block meeting of Gandhi Nagar constituency at Preet Nagar Digiana organized by Corporator Dawarka Choudhary. The meeting deliberated upon various day to day problems being faced by the public in the absence of any ...

Center govt sanctions Rs 325 cr Medical College for Handwara

02/12/2019
JAMMU, Dec 1: The Government of India has accorded approval for establishment of a New Government Medical College attached with existing district/referral hospital Handwara in Kupwara district with an outlay of Rs 325 crore. As per a statement issued here today by the administration of new Medical Colleges, Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K government has received the sanction letter in this regard from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The college at Handwara would be set up at a cost...

Rana seeks comprehensive package on employment, employability

01/12/2019
NAGROTA, Nov 30: Stressing the need for focussed attention towards youth empowerment, Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana today sought a comprehensive package on employment and employability in Jammu and Kashmir. "The process of recruitment and generation of job opportunities has received huge dent in recent years with youth finding themselves pushed to the wall", Mr Rana said while addressing a meeting organized by Mr. Ashwani Kumar, Sarpanch Gorda in Block Mathwar of Nagrota Assembly...

All J&K Transport Welfare Association calls on Lt. Governor

01/12/2019
JAMMU, Nov 30: A joint deputation of All J&K Transport Welfare Association, J&K and Kashmir Transporters Welfare Association called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today. The deputation led by S. TS Wazir, Chairman, All J&K Transport Welfare Association, J&K put forth several issues and demands related to transport sector in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The deputation raised several issues pertaining to Budgetary Support for replacement of old Bu...

J&K bags 3rd position in north zone School Band competition

01/12/2019
SHIMLA, Nov 30: J&K Team represented by Sainik School Nagrota bagged third position with Cash Prize of Rs. 5000 in North Zone School Band Competition held at Shimla on Friday. In this competition, first Prize was bagged by Sainik School Kapurthala, Punjab and second was secured by the Holy Public School, Faridabad Haryana. Sarita Chauhan, Commissioner/ Secretary School Education, congratulated the team of J&K and appreciated the efforts of Samagra Shiksha which provided every possible support ...

JKPS sports coaches bring laurels

01/12/2019
JAMMU, NOV 30: The sports coaches of JKPS are among the best sports coaches. They not only groom the students of the school but also grow themselves and prove that they are the real sportsperson. Recently two sports coaches of JKPS Kunjwani outshined in cricket both at state level. Mr Vijay Kumar (Cricket Coach of JKPS) is appointed as the Head Coach of JKCA (U-16) Boy's Cricket team in Vijay Merchant Trophy organised by BCCI (2019-20). Ms Sarla Devi another cricket coach of JKPS is appoint...

B2V2 at Ramban: Massive Public participation continue on last Day

01/12/2019
RAMBAN, NOV30: Government-public interface "Back to Village 2" programme today successfully culminated across 142 panchayats of the 11 blocks of district Ramban. On the last day, District Development Commis sioner (DDC), Ramban Nazim Zai Khan visited Panchayat Neera where Visiting Officer, Deputy Director Information (DDI), Jammu Rehana Bijli , informed him about the details of her visits to schools, PMAY houses and Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs). She also elaborated about his meetings ...

B2V2 at Poonch: Sports mela among host of activities held on final day

01/12/2019
POONCH, NOV30: The six day long Second phase of Back to Village program (B2V2) concluded here with host of activities organised in various Panchayats At Panchayat Chandak-A, a sports mela was organised at local Government HSS which witnessed kabaddi and volleyball competitions among various teams. The DDC Poonch, Rahul Yadav attended the event and advised the students especially girls students to take part in the sports. Later, prizes were given away to the winner teams.At Panchayat Dara Du...

B2V2: Free Medical camp, other activities mark Final Day at Rajouri

01/12/2019
RAJOURI, NOV 30: A free medical camp and numerous other activities marked the final day of the ambitious Back to village programme phase II, here today. The department of health Rajouri today organised a free medical camp exclusively for Kalsian panchayat of block Nowshera. The camp was inaugurated by District Development Commissioner, Mohammad Aijaz Asad. A team of seven doctors and other medical staff provided free medical aid to over 300 patients of the area. The services provided in...

B2V2 at Kathua: DDC led officers' team tour Hirangar Panchayats

01/12/2019
KATHUA, NOV 30: The final and concluding day of B2V-2 programme was today witnessed in 48 Panchayats across 3 Blocks of Kathua district, including border block Marheen of Hiranagar sub division. On the last day, DDC, O P Bhagat, accompanied by ADC Kathua, Ghanshyam Singh; SDM Hiranagar, Suresh Sharma and BDO Hiranagar toured Chandwan, Sallan and Seswan Panchayats where the Panchs and Sarpanchs apprised the officers about their problems which mainly pertained to repair/construction of roads, a...

Annual Sports Day celebration held at APS Rakhmuthi

01/12/2019
JAMMU, NOV 30: Army Public School Rakhmuthi celebrated its most awaited event i.e. Annual Sports Day with enthusiasm. The sports ground was beautifully festooned with flags and T- rods. The Offg SO to Chairman and Mrs. Disha Kamath presided over the event as the Chief Guests. The programme commenced with torch lighting by the Chief Guests which was followed by a synchronized March Past by NCC cadets and the students of the four houses. The students took the pledge to hold the school motto of...

Samoon launches PPR, FMD Vaccination drive in Ganderbal

01/12/2019
GANDERBAL, NOV 30: Principal Secretary, Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today launched a massive vaccination drive against PPR (also known as Sheep and Goat Plague) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in sheep and goats at District Laboratory Haripora, Ganderbal. Director, Sheep husbandry, Dr Ab Salam, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, K L Kakroo, Veterinarian Assistant Surgeons and other officials of the department were also present on the occa...

Back to Village-2 wraps up on encouraging note in Shopian

01/12/2019
SHOPIAN, NOV 30: The second phase of 'Back to Village' (B2V2) programme concluded today on encouraging note here with District Development Commissioner, Choudhary Mohammad Yasin holding Gram Sabhas at Panchayat Halqas of Tengwani Keegam and Doompora. District Panchayat Officer, Shopian, Tariq Ahmad, Senior officers and officials accompanied the DDC. On this occasion, masses raised various issues including scarcity of electricity, non-availability of drinking water, damaged electric poles, roa...

DDC Kishtwar reviews implementation of ‘Jal Jeevan Mission-Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’

01/12/2019
KISHTWAR, NOV30: District Development Commissioner, Angrez Singh Rana today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of "Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)-Har Ghar Nal Se Jal". The meeting was attended by SE Hydraulic Circle Doda, Naresh Kumar, TO Kishtwar, Farooq Ahmed Begh, AEE PHE Paddar Ashiq Hussian, AEE Chatroo Nasir Ahmed Malik, SO Planning, Ravi Kumar. A threadbare discussions were held on various issues like, screening of all households who are unconnected with tap water at panchayts l...

Concluding day of B2V2: Series of activities held across 45 Panchayats in Ganderbal

01/12/2019
GANDERBAL, NOV 30: Phase II of Back to Village (B2V2) programme concluded today in the district Ganderbal with a series of activities held across 45 Panchayats which witnessed an overwhelming participation of locals. The concluding day was marked by laying of the foundation stone of roads taken under 14th F.C and MGNREGA, organizing of Gram Sabhas, inspection of schools, AWCs and profiling of developmental needs. The designated officers along with other local functionaries visited the Panchay...

B2V2: Accident victim's family provided Rs 2.00 lakh PMSBY insurance claim

01/12/2019
RAJOURI, NOV 30: District Development Commissioner Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Saturday handed over financial aid of Rs 2.00 lakh, under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bhima Yojna(PMSBY) to the family members of an accident victim.The Victim namely Vijay Kumar son of Sansar Chand resident of Bhawani had died in a road accident. The deceased had insurance cover under t Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bhima Yojna.District Development Commissioner Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad handed over the insurance cheque ...

Back to Village-2 concludes in Pulwama; Gram Sabhas held in 190 Panchayats

01/12/2019
PULWAMA, NOV30: The second phase of Government's ambitious 'Back to Village' (B2V2) outreach programme concluded smoothly in Pulwama during which Gram Sabhas were conducted in 190 Panchayat Halqas of 11 Blocks in the district. During the weeklong programme, visiting officers reached their allotted Panchayats to listen to issues of people and profile their developmental needs. On the concluding day, District Development Commissioner, Dr Raghav Langer visited several Panchayat Halqas and atten...

Back to Village-2 campaign ends on high note in Bandipora

01/12/2019
BANDIPORA, NOV 30: The second phase of week-long 'Back to Village' (B2V2) outreach programme concluded Saturday on a high note across the district during which designated officers profiled developmental needs of rural areas. The Back to Village-2 programme was held in 151 Panchayats of the district in three phases during which the designated officers reached out to the people in all the Panchayat Halqas to review the implementation of decisions taken in first phase of B2V, assess development n...

88 works inaugurated out of 159 identified under B2V1

01/12/2019
ANANTNAG, NOV 30: Bringing huge relief to general masses and expediting the speed of development, the government's unique Back to Village (B2V) programme has been making history in Anantnag district as a record number of 88 developmental works were inaugurated during the second phase of B2V programme. People from all walks of life have praised the expedited mode of development as projects are being identified and completed within a span of months. During B2V1 in June, 159 works were identified ...

Back to Village-2 sees enthusiastic participation of people in Baramulla

01/12/2019
BARAMULLA, NOV30: To mark the successful conclusion of second phase of flagship 'Back to Village' (B2V2) programme, a mega distribution cum awareness camp was today organized at Kanispora with District Development Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo as the chief guest. On the occasion, DDC distributed Rs 1.23 crore among 1596 Building and other Construction Workers as financial assistance. He also distributed LPG Chullas among identified beneficiaries, sports kits among the youth, commendation ...

Back to Village-2 culminates successfully in Kulgam, 178 Panchayats covered by visiting officers

01/12/2019
KULGAM, NOV 30: The second phase of 'Back to Village' (B2V2) programme culminated successfully in Kulgam during which all the 178 Panchayats across 11 blocks of the district were covered by the designated officers. Throughout the week-long public outreach campaign, various programmes were held which saw an enthusiastic participation of the locals. The visiting officers along with field functionaries visited their designated Panchayat Halqas who interacted with people and profiled their develop...

Programme concludes in 21 halqas, people register grievances, demands

01/12/2019
SRINAGAR, NOV 30: Phase-II of 'Back to Village' programme which saw huge response filled with enthusiasm and high hopes for redressal of genuine developmental grievances, today concluded in 21 panchayat halqas of the district. The week-long programme witnessed huge public participation in interactions, inaugurations of development works, awareness programmes on welfare schemes, Gram Sabhas, public grievance redressal camps. The visiting officers were accompanied by officers from line departme...

Back to Village-2 concludes with massive public participation in Budgam

01/12/2019
BUDGAM, NOV 30: The second phase of public outreach programme 'Back to Village' (B2V2) concluded today across the 296 Panchayat Halqas of 17 Blocks in the district evoking massive participation of people in the government's initiative. Public interactions, Gram Sabhas, sports activities, awareness campaigns, field visits, awareness on Government and centrally sponsored schemes, grievances redressal camps, sanitation and cleanliness drives and other related activities were held during the week-...

Rich Harvest School participates in Fit India Week

01/12/2019
JAMMU, NOV 30: Rich Harvest School Bari Brahmana enthusiastically participated in FIT INDIA WEEK from 20th November till 30th November. Fit India Movement was started by the honourable Prime Minister Shri Narinder Modi in August 2019. Students took part in many activities designed to keep their bodies and minds fit and fine. Many of the Physical activities performed during the week included Skipping, Wushu, Hands free exercise , Yoga, Dance and Aerobics. These activities have become an invaluab...

No congregational prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid for 17th consecutive Friday

30/11/2019
Srinagar, Nov 29: No congregational prayers were offered at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid the grand mosque of Kashmir for the 17th consecutive Friday since the Centre announced abrogation of Article 370 provisions on August 5 this year, officials said. Even though movement of public, private and transport vehicles was less on Friday compared to the previous day, shops and business establishments remained open till noon in most parts of Kashmir Valley and in some areas in the Civil Lines till late af...

Need to strengthen internal security to make India USD 5 trillion economy: Shah

30/11/2019
Lucknow, Nov 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Friday said the reason behind strengthening the internal security was to make India an USD 5 trillion economy. "After Modiji came to power, the economy has been strengthened. By 2024, we aim to make India an USD 5 trillion economy. When we make this effort, we should understand that many powers will get activated to stop us," he said. "Who will face this? We have to stop this. Cyber attacks, fake currency and scams have to be investigated...

DIPR bids adieu to BD Sharma on superannuation

30/11/2019
JAMMU, Nov 29: Directorate of Information and Public Relations today accorded an affectionate adieu to Assistant Director (Information) Mr Baghwan Das Sharma on his superannuation. On the occasion, officers and officials of DIPR appreciated Mr Sharma for his dedication and honesty during his four-decade service career and congratulated him on his superannuation. Speaking on the occasion, Director Information and Public Relations, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, hailed Mr Sharma's role in DIPR and congr...

NC expresses concern over reports of deteriorating health of political prisoners

30/11/2019
JAMMU, Nov 29: Expressing grave concern over the reports about deteriorating health of several political leaders due to lack of facilities at the places they have been lodged under detention in these harsh and chilly weather conditions in the Valley, senior National Conference leaders today sought detailed medical bulletin of all the prisoners on daily basis. In a joint statement, National Conference leaders referred to the reports of heart related problems encountered by NC General Secretary...

Day 5 of B2V2: DDC Ganderbal visits various panchayats in Kangan block

30/11/2019
GANDERBAL, NOV 28: With the commencing of third phase of the 'Back to Village' Phase-2, District Development Commissioner, Hashmat Ali Khan along with Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal Farooq Ahmad Baba took an extensive tour of far-off Panchayats of the district including Preng and Mammer Panchayats where they participated in public interactions and discussed issues of public importance with visiting officers of these Panchayats. In the third leg of the programme, the district adminis...

Day 5 of B2V2: Various developmental projects inaugurated in Kupwara

30/11/2019
KUPWARA, NOV 29: On the third and concluding phase of 'Back to Village-2' (B2V2) Programme, 127 Panchayat Halqas were covered across Kupwara district, where visiting officers interacted with people, convened Gram Sabhas and assessed the requirements with regard to their developmental issues. District Development Commissioner (DDC), Anshul Garg, visited various Panchayat Halqas in Kupwara. He inaugurated additional accommodation for Sub Centre, Hatmulla. He provided one Paddy Thresher (Farm Mac...

Day 5 of B2V2 in Baramulla: Mega distribution camp organised at Uri, Rs 11 cr Bandi-Paranpillan bridge inaugurated

30/11/2019
BARAMULLA, NOV 29: On the fifth day of the second phase of "Back to Village" programme (B2V2), a mega distribution camp was today organized in the frontier Salamabad village of Uri with District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla Dr G N Itoo as the chief guest. A large gathering of people from Uri and its adjoining areas, panchayat representatives, and other prominent persons participated in the camp. The DDC also inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various community assets under...

Last leg of activities commence across 48 Panchayats

30/11/2019
KATHUA, Nov 29: The third and final leg of Back to Village phase- II programme begins today across 48 Panchayats of 3 Blocks of Kathua district, including border block Marheen of Hiranagar sub division. A number of activities were held in different Panchayats including plantation drives, Gram Sabhas, inspection of Government institutions, Government assets, water bodies. Interaction were also held with PRI representatives, frontline Government functionaries and prominent citizens by the visiti...

3-day ‘Khelo Kashmir’ event concludes at Srinagar

30/11/2019
JAMMU, NOV 29: BJP National Vice-President, former MP & Jammu Kashmir Prabhari, Avinash Rai Khanna, under whose initiative & guidance 3- day sports event 'Khelo Kashmir' has been organized at Srinagar, presented trophies, medals and certificates to the teams and individual winners of various categories on the concluding day along with Major General Raju Chouhan, IG, CRPF, Ravideep Sahi, SMC Commissioner Khurshid Ahmed & other prominent personalities. Congratulating the winning teams and the in...

Ambitious Initiative proves boon towards improving Rural Health Infra in Kathua

30/11/2019
KATHUA, NOV 29: The 'Back to Village' has proved to be a boon for the villagers of Nanan in Kathua district with inauguration of recently constructed Health and Wellness Center (HWC) during second phase of this unique programme by Deputy Commissioner, O P Bhagat, in presence of Director Rural Development, Sudershan Kumar. Through this ambitious initiative the government has succeeded in achieving the goal of bridging the poor health infrastructure gap to some extent. This HWC will function as...

Pulwama milk production leader, time to replicate success stories in other areas: Dr Samoon

30/11/2019
PULWAMA NOV 29: While complimenting farmers of Pulwama for being leader in milk production in Kashmir valley, Principal Secretary Animal, Sheep husbandry and fisheries Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon stressed on coordinated efforts to replicate success stories of area in other districts has more potential to enhance the milk and poultry production in the valley and Govt is taking various steps to improve the quality and quantity of livestock in the distr...

Day 5 of B2V2 in Pulwama: DDC inaugurates Dialysis Room at CHC Rajpora

30/11/2019
PULWAMA, NOV 29: On the fifth day of the second phase of Back to Village programme large number of people in various Panchayat halqas of 11 Blocks of the District interacted with visiting officers and jointly profiled the developmental needs of the areas. At Rajpora, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama Dr Raghav Langer inaugurated Dialysis room at CHC Rajpora where he also inspected various sections of the centre including Emergency Care and Resuscitation (Triage), Operation Theatr...

Day-5: Srinagar remains abuzz with 'Back to Village' activities

30/11/2019
SRINAGAR, NOV 28: Scores of Panchayat halqas in district Srinagar remained abuzz with activities and programmes being organised under ongoing Back to Village-Phase II.Large gatherings were witnessed at Soitang panchayat halqa, Theed-B, Gandthal, Syedipora, Khimber and Faquir Gujree-A of panchayat halqa Harwana in the district.In the third phase, the programme commenced in six panchayat halqas where the visiting officers held on-the-spot review and redressal of issues and received feedback from ...

Overwhelming public response continue on day 5

30/11/2019
DODA, NOV 29: Overwhelming public response continued on day 5 as activities under Back to Village Programme-II were today held across 76 Panchayats of this mountainous district. The visiting officers organized Gram Sabhas and inspected ongoing development works. They also reviewed the performance of departments providing essential services, inspected water and power supply installations & patient care in health institutions and standard of education in the schools. The officers also listene...

Health camps, Gram Sabhas held: Visiting officers lay foundation stone of new works

30/11/2019
RAMBAN, NOV 29: As the Back to village phase II enters to last segment of implementation, the Visiting officer today reached to their assigned Panchayats here to assess the progress on the decisions taken during B2V1 and listen to the people's issues. They held detailed deliberations with the Panchs, Sarpanchs and concerned officers across 48 Panchayats of 4 blocks of Ramban, Batote, Rajgarh and Gandhri. The officers also held interaction with cross section of society to understand their p...

Health camps, Gram Sabhas held: Visiting officers lay foundation stone of new works

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Day 5 of B2V2: Series of dev activities held in Anantnag

30/11/2019
ANANTNAG, NOV 29: On the 5th day of 'Back to Village' Programme (B2V2), series of activities were carried out in 110 Panchayat Halqas of 04 blocks namely Bijbehara, Dachnipora, Khowripora and Pahalgam of Anantnag district today. Visiting Officers took stock of the status of works done in B2V1 June this year. They heard the demands of the public with regard to power, water, roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, horticulture, KCC, Soil Health Cards, changing of HT/LT Network, issuance of Go...

As part of its outreach activities, JU organized an interactive session

30/11/2019
JAMMU, NOV29: As part of its outreach activities, Deptt of Home Science, University of Jammu today organized an interactive session of students of 1st semester of PG department with the residents of old age home at Ambphalla Jammu . While outlining the objective of such visit, The Head of Department, Prof. (Dr.) Shashi Manhas said that the students get a chance to learn about the past practices of family relationships, the reasons of deterioration in family and social values and the ways to tac...

2 Day National Workshop on development & prospects of thermoelectric tnergy organised at SMVDU

30/11/2019
Katra, Nov 29: A two day national workshop on "Development and Prospects of Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Device and its Applications" was inaugurated at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) Katra, jointly organised by the Schools of Mechanical Engineering & Energy Management, SMVDU, and sponsored by TEQIP -III & DST-Science Engineering and Research Board, SMVDU in collaboration with JNTU Hyderabad and National Institute of Solar Energy, New Delhi. This two day program scheduled (28th-...

DDC interacts with public, PRI members at Border Panchayat Pullalian

30/11/2019
RAJOURI, NOV29: As part of the 'Back to Village' programme phase II, a series of activities were organised here in 112 Panchayats- marking the start of last segment of the program in this border district. The visiting officers conducted public meetings, inspections to assess the status of amenities available for the people at the grassroots level, besides identifying areas for growth in the Panchayats. The visiting officers inspected development works PHCs, water sup...

J&K needs a tourism policy: Priya

30/11/2019
NEW DELHI, NOV 29: While speaking at Kashmironomics Former Minister, Spokesperson BJP J&K Priya Sethi said that J&K needs a tourism policy which is now possible as Modi Govt has abolished article 370 in J&K. She added that now the newly created Union Territories are free from dynastic politics, so the territories Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh can flourish now as best Union territories of India.Priya Sethi was the lone former minister from the J&K Who spoke in Kashmironomics' First On-Ground Event Dr...

FC Revenue lays foundation for HWC, inaugurates infra at Panchayat Upper Meer

30/11/2019
UDHAMPUR, NOV 29: Financial Commissioner Revenue, Dr Pawan Kotwal, laid foundation stone for Health and Wellness Centre besides inaugurating additional accommodation of Panchayat Ghar at Upper Meer and community sanitary complex at Sankri on Day 5 of second phase of 'Back to Village' programme Financial Commissioner during his visit to Panchayat Upper Meer Block Panchari, had elaborate interactions with the locals during a Gram Sabha convened there as part of B2V2. Dr. Kotwal also conducted a...