Navin inaugurates new office of Directorate of Fisheries at TRC

29/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Principal Secretary Fisheries Department, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, Agriculture, Horticulture and Coopera-tives Departments, Navin Kumar Choudhary, along with Director Fisheries, Mohammad Amin Mir, today inaugurated office of Directorate of Fisheries at Tourist Reception Center Srinagar. On the occasion, the Director briefed the Principal Secretary about various ongoing developmental activities of the department. It was informed that the fish production during the year 2019-20...

VC KVIB holds interactive session with stakeholders on handover of CFC

29/10/2020
ANANTNAG, Oct 29: The Vice Chairperson Khadi Village and Industries Board (KVIB) Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat today convened an interaction session with all stakeholders regarding smooth hand over of Common Facility Centre (CFC) of Martand Crewel & Chainstitch Embroidery Cluster Ranipora Anantnag to cluster specific SPV here. District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, K.K.Sidha, and Secretary/CEO J&K KVIB, Rashid Ahmad Qadir were present during the session. The Vice Chairperson emphasized that ...

Bhagat visits construction site of Employment complex at Bemina; inspects progress

29/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Commissioner Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, Saurabh Bhagat, today visited the construction site of Employment complex at Bemina, to take stock of the progress on the prestigious work. The project is being constructed at the cost of Rs 1030.30 crore which shall house the office of Director Employment besides the State Employment and Counselling centre. Stressing upon the importance of the project, Saurabh fixed a timeline for the executive agency for laying the ...

DDC Udhampur conducts public outreach camp in remote Panchayat

29/10/2020
UDHAMPUR, Oct 29: To monitor the status and progress of ongoing developmental works being executed by the PMGSY, R&B, RDD and other departments and to redress the public grievances, District Development Commi-ssioner, Udhampur, Dr. Piyush Singla along with senior officers of district administration conducted an extensive tour of remote areas of Sub -Division Chenani. On the way, the DDC also took stock of PMGSY roads from Moud to Pattan, inspected the execution work of Degree College, Agricult...

NCC commences annual training camp at Nagrota

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 29: "Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional", keeping in view the same spirit and zest, 2 J&K Girls Bn NCC undertook the initiative of organizing Annual Training Camp for girl cadets from diverse educational establishments. The duration of this camp is from 28 Oct to 03 Nov 2020 at Camping Ground, Nagrota. Around 180 cadets reached the camp site with their respective ANOs (Associate NCC Officers). Amidst the pandemic phase, major thrust is being given on C...

Advisor Baseer takes stock of public issues, demands at Shallabugh

30/10/2020
GANDERBAL, Oct 29: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today visited Shallabugh Ganderbal to assess the local issues and listen to the grievances of the people at their doorsteps for speedy disposal of the same. District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal Shafqat Iqbal, SSP Ganderbal, khalil Poswal, Chief Engineer PDD, ADC Ganderbal, ACD, concerned BDC Chairpersons, Sarpanchs, district officers besides huge gathering of people of adjoining areas were present on the occasion. P...

Div Com Jammu reviews progress on Health sector projects

30/10/2020
JAMMU Oct 29: Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma, today reviewed the progress on health sector projects coming up in different parts of Jammu division, here at a high level meeting. The meeting took stock of the pace of work on Medical College Doda, Kathua, Rajouri and State Cancer Institute at Government Medical College Jammu and Bone and Joint Hospital Jam-mu. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Kathua, Doda and Rajouri, Chief Engineer PWD (R&B) Jammu, SE, PWD Jammu...

SDM North releases book ‘The New Scope of Technology in India’

30/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 29: Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM - North), Pawan Kotwal released a Book titled "The New Scope of Technology in India (A Vision Beyond COVID-19)" written by Dr. Rohit Koul who is an Author, Writer and Director of People's Hut Foundation and the book has been published by Sankalp Publications Chhattisgarh. The book depicts that after the episode of COVID-19 has influenced each part of life be it social or affordable the world over. As India is now seeing the sweeping effects of ...

Centre must leave Legislative work for UT legislature: Harsh

30/10/2020
JAMMU Oct 29: Accusing the BJP govt. Of imposing one law after the other upon J&K without any debate, discussion or deliberations at the appropriate forums, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh Chairman JKNPP and former Minister said that legislature was losing its relevance under the authoritarian central regime. With hundreds of new laws having been extended to J&K post Art 370 abrogation without following the prescribed legislative route and several others repealed without formal approval of legislature prov...

Union Secretary Power inspects progress on Pakkal Dul, Kwar and Keru HEPs

30/10/2020
KISHTWAR, Oct 29: Union Secretary, Ministry of Power, Sanjiv Nandan Sahai today inspected the pace of work on the Hydro Electric Projects coming up in Kishtwar district and inaugurated various assets created in the adjoining areas under the Project Area Development plan. He was accompanied by union Joint Secretary Power, Tanmay Kumar; Principal Secretary PDD JKUT, Rohit Kansal; Chairman and Managing Director NHPC, Abhay Kumar Singh; M.D CVPP A.K Choudhary; Additional District Develop...

Impose blanket ban on pvt. practice of doctors: Balvinder

30/10/2020
JAMMU Oct 29: Balvinder Singh Social Activist, along with other Civil Society members S Sharanjit Singh, Sh Mahesh Kotwal & S Iqbal Singh, while addressing the press Conference said that Govt Medical colleges and medical institutions were opened to improve the standards of academics and patient care. Half a century back the institutions like AIIMS ( Delhi ),PGI ( Chandigarh ), and JIPMER Pondicherry came up. The founding fathers of these institutions firmly laid the foundations of these...

SMVDU faculty receives eminent Intl. Educational Leader Award

30/10/2020
KATRA, Oct 29: Dr. Amitabh Vikram Dwivedi, Faculty, School of Languages & Literature, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, has been awarded with "Emin-ent Intl. Educational Leader Award 2020" by the International Society of Teachers, Administr-ators and Researchers (ISTAR), Global Headq-uarters, Thailand, in recognition of his significant and altruistic contribution to educational administration, research and publication during International Research and Development Cong-ress on Teaching E...

Traffic Police launches special drive at Akhnoor

30/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 29: Traffic Police City Jammu has cracked a whip on the Traffic violations at Akhnoor Town. “In order to bring a sense of safety among the Common masses, On the directions of SSP Traffic City Jammu, Sh Shiv Kumar Sharma JKPS, A Joint drive was carried out at Akhnoor Town by DySP Traffic City Rural Neeraj Paddyar, DTI Akhnoor Inspr Satvir Singh and SDPO Akhnoor Vinay Jandiyal, SHO Akhnoor Inspr Ravi Parihar against Traffic violators. During the Course of drive, Nearly 40 Vehicles w...

J&K’s allround development ultimate goal of Modi Govt: Kavinder

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: Bringing development to J&K as never before is the mission of BJP-led government at the Centre and its sturdy moves in this direction are more than enough to prove that soon the newly carved out UT will become the part and parcel of pool of states which comes under the top ranking category as far as development is concerned. This was stated by senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta in a handout released here on Wednesday. Making it clear that in the d...

BJP once again cheated people of J&K over protection of Lands and Jobs: Harsh

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: Out rightly opposing and rejecting the new Land laws for UT of J&K notified by the GoI, a strong contingent of Panther activists led by Mr. Harsh Dev Singh, Chairman JKNPP and Mr. Balwant Singh Mankotia, President JKNPP staged a thunderous protest demonstration in Jammu today. The protestors said that it was on insult to the vision of legendary ruler Maharaja Hari Singh who had introduced State Subject in 1927 to protect the Jobs and lands of locals. While setting ablaze the effi...

JMC distributes dustbins to shopkeepers of City Chowk

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: With a view to maintain better sanitation and hygiene in the markets and also to stop disposal of garbage on roads, Jammu Municipal Corporation distributed dustbins to the shopkeepers of City Chowk and Super Bazar by Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor, JMC in presence of Ms. Avny Lavasa (IAS), Commi-ssioner and under the overall supervision of Ms. Tinna Mahajan (KAS), Secretary, Jammu Municipal Corporation. Further, Mayor JMC appealed to the owners of shopkeepers & Hoteliers and oth...

Power shutdown

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPD-CL Jammu has infor-med that the shutdown of 33/11 KV Receiving Stati-ons-Bohri & Machillian is being observed. During the shutdown, the power supply to Santra Morh, Pounichak, Tomal, Anand Nagar, Laxmi Palace, Khanpur, Tirlokpur and adjoining areas will remain affected on October 29 from 9 am to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Domana, Machillian, Nagw-ani, Morh, Chak, DPS School, G.D. Goenka School, Part of Machillain, PHE & adjoining area...

Congress rejects notification of new land laws

29/10/2020
Srinagar, Oct 28: Jammu and Kashmir Prad-esh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Wednesday said his party rejects the new land laws notified by the Centre for the Union territory. "The new land law is another gift of BJP to people of J&K. The Congress party rejects the new land laws and vows to fight for protection of rights," Mir said addressing a public gathering in Gurez area of Bandipora district. The Centre had on Tuesday cleared the decks for people from across the c...

ADGP Armed conducts darbar at Srinagar, Anantnag

29/10/2020
Srinagar, Oct 28: A.K Choudhary-IPS, ADGP Armed J&K conducted darbar of JKAP-5th Bn. & IRP-6th Bn. jointly at Batmaloo Srinagar today. The darbar was aimed to hear the grievances of jawans besides taking the stock of their welfare and functioning of the units. During darbar the officers and jawans of the units put forth their personal as well as collective problems one by one before the ADGP. The ADGP patiently listened to the grievances of jawans and officers and assured them that their probl...

Ex Paramilitary Forces Welfare Association expresses anger over ban of liquor canteen

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: A meeting of the Ex-Central Paramilitary Forces Welfare Association was held in-front of Excise Commissioner, Office Jammu on 22nd October 2020 at 11.00 AM which was presided over by Sat Paul Chairman of the Association and all the prominent members of the association has participated in the meeting and a great resentment was amongst the members regarding the ban for purchase of liquor/Wine/Beer and other house hold items from the CSD for Paramilitary/BRO/Sampark by the Excise...

Sat reviews developmental works in Ward 40

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: Following his routine of visiting different areas of Jammu West Assembly segment, Former State Presi-dent BJP & Ex-Minister, Sat Sharma (CA) visited Vijay Nagar area of ward 40 and reviewed the progress of completed Blacktopping works in the area. He also interacted with the inhabitants. He was accompanied by District President Munish Khajuria, Corporator Neelam Nargotra, Mandal President Keshav Chopra, District General Secretaries Rajesh Gupta and Karan Sharma, PWD officials, lo...

UT Govt’s 5% interest subvention a game-changer: JK Bank CMD

29/10/2020
Srinagar, Oct 28: Hailing the J&K government, under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, for its timely intervention through an economic package for the business community of the Union Territory, J&K Bank Chairman and Managing Director R K Chhibber asserted that the bank will ensure that all relief measures, including the interest subvention is promptly passed on to all eligible customers, in a hassle free manner. He stated this after receiving a cheque of Rs 250 crore from Lieut...

Govt evacuates 7,32,844 stranded JK residents; 5,92,552 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 7,32,844 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has received 155 special trains at Jammu and Udhampur railway stations from different states and UTs, so far, w...

Vinay conducts tour of Sanjay Nagar

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: Vinay Kumar Gupta BJP District President Jammu conducted an extensive tour of Sanjay Nagar ward no.46 of Gandhi Nagar Constituency here today. During the tour, Vinay Gupta took the stock of basic amenities in the Sanjay Nagar and adjoining areas. The residents of the area requested Vinay Gupta to get the issues resolved on priority.Gupta patiently listened to the problems being faced by the residents and assured redressal at the earliest. He telephonically informed concerned offi...

Every hamlet would get road connectivity: Randhawa

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: Former Member Legislative Council (MLC), Ch. Vikram Randhawa, today kick-started the blacktopping work of Stadium Road in Old Satwari area of Gandhi Nagar assembly segment. While speaking on the occasion Randhawa said it was a long pending demand of the people of the area as the road was black-topped 25 years ago and since then it was never macadamized or repaired. He said that it was in dilapidated condition following which locals were facing many hardships. While launching a s...

PHE employees hold protest highlight demands

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: The hundreds of permanent employees belonging to field and operational staff of PHE Department assembled under the banner of PHE Employees United Front in the office premises of Chief Engineer PHE Department Jammu on 28th of October of 2020 and held massive demonstration against the UT JK Govt. and the PHE Administrative Department which has miserably failed to solve the long pending burning issues of the PHE Daily Wagers those who are on strike for the last 32 days mainly for th...

Local issues discussed, addressed during Block Divas in district Samba

29/10/2020
SAMBA, Oct 28: District Administration Samba today held Block Divas at 2 block headquarters viz. Ramgarh and Ghgawal to assess the local issues and listen to the grievances of the people for speedy disposal of the same with the intervention of senior government officers and representatives of panchayat institutions. The visiting officers for the twin events were Assistant Commissioner Revenue Samba, Jitender Mishra for block Ramgrah and Sub Divisional Magistrate Ghgawal, Ram Kesh Sharma for G...

DC Poonch listens to people’s issues at Block Diwas program

29/10/2020
POONCH, Oct 28: District Administration Poonch under the headship of District Development Commissioner, Rahul Yadav, listened to public issues here during Block Diwas program held here at Conference hall of DC Office. A series of activities were also organised at different places of the district viz Mendhar, Mandi and Surankote which witnessed overwhelming public response. The people in large numbers interacted with the officers and officials of different departments and apprised them of th...

SKUAST-TAJ bids adieu to Dr Gupta

29/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 28: SKUAST-Teaching Associa-tion Jammu (SKUAST-TAJ) accorded an emotive / warm farewell to Dr.BB Gupta Professor (Plant Breeding & Genetics) and Ex-Registrar SKUAST-Jammu on his superannuation after rendering distinguished services of 33 years. VC SKUAST-Jammu Dr. JP Sharma while appreciating Dr. Gupta's contributions in teaching, research and administration selflessly wished him a very healthy post-retired life. President Teaching Association Dr. Vikas Sharma while listing Dr. BB G...

Govt committed to revive cultural activities: Baseer

29/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan said that government is committed to revive cultural activities in Jammu and Kashmir and every effort is being made in this regard. The Advisor made these remarks while chairing a meeting at Civil Secretariat here regarding revival of cultural activities in Jammu and Kashmir which was attended by officers from Cultural and Tourism departments. He said that while we are opening up, after a long time in view of the pandemic, we ...

PDP buried Mufti’s vision by accepting leadership of Farooq

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: Two days after resigning from the party, three senior Jammu-based leaders of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday said that they will vociferously take up peoples' issues at various platforms. Addressing a joint press conference with Ved Mahajan and Hussain Ali Waffa, former Rajya Sabha member and one of the founders of the PDP, Trilok Singh Bajwa said that they quitted the party due to 'disrespect' shown to national flag by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti. "The nationa...

PDP stages strong protest against new land law

29/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 28: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday staged strong protests here, seeking immediate repeal of the new land laws which have paved the way for people from outside Jammu and Kashmir to buy land in the erstwhile state. A large number of PDP workers from Jammu and its surroundings assembled at the party headquarters here this morning to express their resentment over the way the union government was imposing one after the other unilateral and draconian laws post abrogation of ...

Navin chairs maiden meeting of UTLAMC

29/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Principal Secretary, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Navin Kumar Choudhary today chaired the maiden Union Territory Level Approval and Monitoring Committee (UTLAMC) meeting for approval of DPR of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) 2020-21 for UT of J&K at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Sheetal Nanda, Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Mohd. Amin Mir, Director Fisheries, M.Y. Bhat, Director Planning, Jal Shakti Department, Fayaz Ahmad Za...

CS chairs maiden meeting of State Broadband Committee

29/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired the first meeting of the State Broadband Committee to review the implementation of National Broadband Mission in Jammu & Kashmir. Admini-strative Secretaries of departments of Home, Housing & Urban Development and Information Technology besides, officers from LSA, Department of Telecom, GoI, BSNL and representatives from TAIPA participated in the meeting. The meeting was informed that to provide high-speed internet connect...

New land law will change overall scenario of J&K: Yudhvir

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: This was stated by J&K BJP Vice President, Yudhvir Sethi while welcoming the Central government decisions regarding the Land laws for Jammu and Kashmir UT and said that this will provide an all time boost to the employment, health, education besides all other sectors in J&K. Sethi said that the dreath of unemployment would end with an initiation of land laws as anyone like big corporate houses, industrialists, real estate owners would set up their related units in J&K hence wou...

Chief Secretary reviews arrangements to stockpile Petroleum Products

29/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a high-level meeting to review the stockpiling of petroleum products for the winter season in Jammu & Kashmir. ADG Traffic, Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir, Administ-rative Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Deputy Commis-sioner, Jammu, IG Jammu, SSP Traffic, and representatives of petroleum companies participated in the meeting. The meeting was informed that in the absence of regular railwa...

10+2 Contractual Lecturers highlight demands

29/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 28: A press conference was organized by All J&K 10+2 Contractual Lecturers forum under the chairmanship of Pankaj Sharma in order to get their long pending genuine demand fulfilled. They are agitating for their regularization since longtime. The forum has welcomed the decision taken by Lt. Governor to regularize the services of casual labours, daily wagers, REK and other contractual employees all over Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. Mr. Sharma briefed the media that the process ...

End discrimination with Jammu; restore statehood to J&K: Uppal

29/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 28: Doing experiments on Jammu and Kashmir UT could proved otherwise for the Central Government after the abrogation of Article 370 and downgrading and splitting of State into two UTs. This was stated by Social Activist Tarun Uppal and said that the promises made before the abrogation of special status of J&K by the Central Government proved to be fake and misleading as none of promises were actually delivered on the ground. "We have whole heartedly welcomed the removal of Article ...

Block Diwas held at District Headquarter, Sub Divisions of Doda District

29/10/2020
DODA, Oct 28: The Block Diwas was today held for redress of public grievances in Doda, Bhaderwah, Gandoh, Thathri and Assar which witnessed active participation of locals from across the seventeen blocks of the district. The entire program was held under the supervision of District Development Commiss-ioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode. Block events were held at each designated location, where the teams of District administration along with the frontline field functionaries delivered varied service to...

Former Legislator, Sports Person, public delegation call on Lt Governor

28/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 27: Former Legislator, Sports Person, and public delegation today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan and projected their issues and grievances. Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, former MLC called on the Lt Governor and apprised him about various developmental and important public issues. A delegation of residents of Pulwama apprised the Lt Governor about various local issues and demands pertaining to upgradation of health facilities; traffic management; Sanita...

Khan reviews arrangements for Eid-e-Milad

28/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 27: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today convened a meeting to review arrangements for the forthcoming Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) during which people from all parts of the Valley converge at the Dargah in large numbers. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, DIG Police Central Kash-mir, Administrator J&K Muslim Wakaf Board, Deputy Commissioner Srin-agar, Commissioner Srina-gar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Director Health Services Kashmir, Chief...

Baseer meets scores of delegations

28/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 27: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, took stock of people's issues and concerns during routine public grievances redressal camp convened here today. During the camp, Advisor Baseer Khan met several public delegations and individuals who apprised him of their issues and demands and sought an early redressal to the same. A delegation of BDC Chairpersons and members from Veerinag apprised the Advisor of various developmental issues and needs of their area submitti...

Advisor Bhatnagar reviews functioning of JKPCC

28/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 27: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today asked the Jammu Kashmir Project Construction Company (JKPCC) to evolve an effective mechanism for further streamlining the financial health of the Corporation. The Advisor made these remarks while chairing a review meeting of JKPCC at Civil Secretariat here today. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Public Works Department, Shailendra Kumar; Managing Director, JKPCC, Vikas Kundal; Development Commis-sion...

VC SKUAST-J seeks promotion of FPOs for growth of farm sector

28/10/2020
JAMMU Oct 27: Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kash-mir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology - Jammu (SKUAST-J), Dr. J. P. Sharma, today stressed on promoting Farmers Prod-ucer Organizations (FPO) for the growth of farm sector. "The FPOs will help farmers in grading, processing, Branding and Marketing of their produce which in turn get them high price of produce and increasing their social-economic status," he said. The VC was speaking at a meeting convened by Department of Horticultur...

Thieves arrested, stolen items recovered

28/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 27: One Beena Devi w/o Vinod Singh R/o Machil Padder A/P Sari Pouni Chak lodged a written report at PP Pouni Chak that some valuable items are missing from her home. On this, a case 217/2020 U/S 457/380 IPC got registered at P/S Domana. During investigation of the case, several leads were taken up and connected and finally a suspect namely Ashok Singh @ Chunni S/o Kamal Singh and Ranjeet Kumar @Jeeta S/o Bachan Singh both resident of Sari Pouni Chak were arrested. During question...

SSP Traffic directs for smooth vehicular movements during Darbar Move

28/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 27: A meeting was held by SSP Traffic City Jammu Sh Shiv Kumar Sharma-JKPS in the Conference Hall of ZPHQ Jammu on Monday. The meeting was attended by ASP Traffic City Jammu, Sh Pardeep Singh Gouria-JKPS, DySP (T) City North Mrs Shivali Kotwal, DySP (T) City South Sh Sunil Singh, DySP (T) Rural area of City Jammu, DySP Neeraj Paddyar, DTIs/SOs of Traffic Police City Jammu. SSP Traffic Jammu took stock of the overall Traffic scenario of City Jammu as well as all major areas on the o...

BJP Training program department holds meeting

28/10/2020
JAMMU Oct 27: Department of Training, BJP J&K held a meeting was held at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Former BJP State President & Minister Sat Sharma, former Dy. Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta, and Incharge IT & Social Media J&K BJP Jai Dev Rajwal and Parneesh Mahajan, Convenor Department of Training, BJP J&K participated in the meeting. Meeting focused on the upcoming BJP's Training programs of various District units. Sat Sharma said that being an ideological organization based...

Dy Mayor starts developmental work in ward no 1

28/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 27: Purnima Sharma, Deputy Mayor kick started the developmental work in Ward No. 01 by laying the foundation stone for the construction of lane and drain opposite Kapoor House in mohalla Tange Walli Galli. It was an old requirement of the locals of Tange Walli Galli as the old drain was damaged due to which it was blocked again and again causing trouble to the residents of the mohalla. Taking this in account, Efforts were made by the Deputy Mayor and development work worth of 1.58 l...

Kotwal reviews progress on updation, digitization of Jamabandies in Jammu district

28/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 27: Finan-cial Commissioner, Reve-nue and Chief Executive Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Land Record Management Agency (JaKLaRMA) Dr. Pawan Kotwal, today chaired a meeting to discuss and review progress on updation and digitization of Jamabandies in Jammu district for providing citizen centric services under Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). The FC informed the participants about the progress made under this ambitious programme so far like completion of scann...

Blood donation camp organized

28/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 27: A blood donation camp was organised in the Government Medical College & Hospital Jammu with an aim to provide blood to the need people amid Covid pandemic. The camp was organised by Sahil Kerni, brother of deceased Youth NC leader Rohit Kerni who lost his life due to this lethal virus few months ago. Speaking to media persons, Sharma said that amidst the surging numbers of COVID-19 positive cases in the state the supply of blood for patients received a jolt and in this conseque...

DSEJ hosts Panel Discussion, other weekly activities to observe ‘Accession Day’

28/10/2020
JAMMU Oct 27: To celebrate Accession Day and to make the young generation aware about the glorious history of Jammu & Kashmir, the Directorate of School Education Jammu(DSEJ) through its Cultural and Educational cell, organised a Panel Discussion on the topic; 'J&K-The Crown of India in which Director School Education Jammu, Anuradha Gupta was the chief guest.' The eminent panelists, who deliberated on the topic were Col. Dr. Virendra.K. Sahi, VrC., Former Dy. Brigade Commander, Prof. V. S. M...

Vigilance Awareness Week begins at Dulhasti Power Station

28/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 27: Vigil-ance Awareness Week is being organized at Dulhasti Power Station from 27th October 2020 to 2nd November 2020. On this occasion, Shri Nirmal Singh, General Manager (In-charge), Dulhasti Power Station, inaugurated the Vigilance Awareness Week on 27 October 2020 by administering an oath of vigilance to all employees in the administrative building premise observing the COVID-19 norms. Speaking on the occasion, General Manager (Incharge) Shri Nirmal Singh said that this year V...

CRPF observes Vigilance awareness week

28/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 27: All Jammu based CRPF units and establishments are observing the Vigilance Awareness Week with theme "Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India)" from October 27,2020 to November 2,2020. The officers and personnel of CRPF in all establishments pledged to follow probity and rule of law in all walks of life, to neither take nor offer bribe, to perform all tasks in an honest and transparent manner and be accountable to all their actions, to take decisions objec...

Tiger Division celebrates 74th Infantry Day

28/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 27: To honour the supreme sacrifice of the Infantry in fighting the Pakistani raiders in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, Tiger Division celebrated 74th Infantry Day, with Traditional solemnity. Maj Gen Vijay Nair, GOC Tiger Division, laid Wreath at the 'Tiger War Memorial'. Serving officers, all ranks of 'Tiger Division' and Veterans attended the ceremony. Similar events organized in respective Brigade Headquarters keeping COVID-19 protocols in mind. October 27 is celebrated as Infantry...

Bhat qualifies PhD

28/10/2020
KATRA, Oct 27: Mr. Gh. Rasool Bhat has successfully defended his doctoral degree, titled "Genetic Char-acterisation of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma in Patients from Jammu and Kashmir" and has become eligible for the award of the degree of Doct-oral of Philoso-phy (Ph. D) in Biotechnology at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra. Mr. Bhat worked under the supervision of Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Cancer Genetics Research Group, School of Biotechnology, SMVDU, Katra. During his oral defens...

Youth inherently talented, UT Govt committed to provide necessary handholding to facilitate & nurture their capabilities: Lt Governor

27/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 26: "Youth empowerment is imperative for a better tomorrow. When we empo-wer youth, we empower the future of the Nation. Brin-ging socio-economic change through youth empowerment is the much-needed practice which requires concerted efforts on the part of all stakeholders to reap the intended benefits & achieve the desired results on ground. The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks during a meeting he chaired to discuss the modalities for the better implementation of...

Wellbe Pharmacy opens store at Udhampur

27/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: Wellbe Pharmacy & Wellness Store has opened its first store in Udhampur. The store was inaugurated by Mr Kavinder Gupta Former Deputy Chief Minister in presence of prominent citizens. Wellbe Pharmacy & Wellness Store will stock a wide range of health and wellness products which include nutrition, personal care, beauty, mother & baby essentials and home healthcare devices and would be providing discounts on all items. Kavinder Gupta while inaugurating the store said that it's on...

ACB produces chargesheet against then Head Constable

27/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: Anti-Corruption Bureau produced chargesheet against accused public servant namely Khursheed Ahmed S/o Abdul Satar R/o Bhattian, Tehsil Thana-mandi District Rajouri then HC posted as I.O. P/S Dharmsal, Rajouri, now posted at DPL Poonch before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Rajouri in case FIR No.19/ 2016 registered in P/S VOJ (now ACB) under section 5(1) (d) r/w section 5(2), 4-A of J&K PC Act, Samvat 2006. The instant case was registered on 11.08.2016 in P/S VOJ (now...

Helpline Humanity organises prize distribution function

27/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: Helpline Humanity today organised prize distribution function today at Mata Sarswati Pustakaalya, a digital Library cum book bank at Jagti Nagrota Jammu. The program begin with welcome address by Omesh Raina, vice president of HH who welcome chief Guest TK Bhat (KAS), Relief & Rehabilitation Commi-ssioner (M) and all other participants. Rakesh Pandita gave brief description about activities of Helpline Humanity and it's future objectives. T. K. Bhat congratulates Team Helpline H...

Power Shutdown

27/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir Prov-ince, Srinagar, in order to carry out routine maintenance and cutting of trees/ branches, shutdown of 220KV D/C Delina Sterlite TL Ckt-I shall be observed on October 27 from 9 am to 5 pm. Similarly, for the same purposes shutdown of 220KV D/C Delina Sterlite TL Ckt-II shall be observed on October 28 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Trader kidnapped in UP’s Baghpat, rescued hours later

27/10/2020
Baghpat (UP), Oct 26: An iron trader who was allegedly kidnapped for ransom from Badaut here on Monday morning was rescued from the jungles of a village later in the day, police said. The kidnappers fled after seeing large police deployment, they said. Aadesh Jain left his residence in Khatri Gadhi locality for his shop at Bhagwan Mahaveer Marg around 5 am but did not return. His family later informed the police that they received a call asking for a ransom of Rs 1 crore, the police said. The...

ADGP Armed addresses police personnel at APC Zewan

27/10/2020
Srinagar, Oct 26: A.K Choudhary-IPS, ADGP Armed J&K visited Armed Police Complex Zewan, Srinagar today to take the stock of the functioning and welfare of jawans of Armed police units located in the Complex. During the visit the ADGP conducted darbar of officers and jawans of JKAP-9th/ JKAP-12th Bns. and Ladies Contingent of J&K Armed Police jointly following all the norms of social distancing and other protocols of COVID-19.The darbar was aimed to hear the problems of jawans and their on-spot...

Airtel enters the $ 1 billion Indian cloud communications market with Airtel IQ

27/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 26: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India's largest integrated telecommunications company, marked its entry into the fast-growing cloud communications market with the launch of Airtel IQ today. Airtel IQ, a cloud-based omnichannel communications platform, enables brands to deepen engagement with customers through timely and secure communication. Take for example a customer ordering food through an online platform and calling the delivery agent to find out the status of her order. The entir...

73rd anniversary of Accession Day celebrated: Gupta

27/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: Under the leadership of Vinay Kumar Gupta BJP District President Jammu is celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the Accession Day on 26th October and this year's celebrations hold great significance as they come after the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. Vinay Kumar Gupta BJP President district Jammu along with Deputy Mayor Adv.Purnima Sharma JMC Celebrated Vilay Diwas at Mubarak Mandi in ward no.1 and adjoining areas of Jammu district. Under the leadership of Vinay Gupta Ac...

Deputy Mayor celebrates Vilay Diwas

27/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: Purn-ima Sharma, Deputy Mayor JMC celebrated 'Vijay Diwas' also known as day on which the Accession of Jammu and Kashmir with India took place. Purnima Sharma along with Vinay Gupta (Jammu District President BJP), Parveen Arora (State Executive Member), Narendra Gupta (Koki) (Secretary Jammu District BJP), Vinod Gupta, Parveen Kerni (Mandal President), Sangeeta Anand, Gopal Sanotra (Add. Office Secretary Mandal BJP), Vijay Sharma (President Booth no. 02, ward no. 01), Shubh Lat...

Raina asks Pakistan to vacate PoJK, Gilgit Baltistan

27/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: Vilay Diwas (Accession Day) of Jammu & Kashmir with the Dominion of India was celebrated with full honour and fervor across the region by Bharatiya Janata Party. BJP programmes on the occasion across the nook and corners of the region saw the enthusiastic participation by the party activists and the locals. BJP organized the main programme to celebrate Vilay Diwas at Maharaja Hari Singh ji Park, Jammu in the leadership of J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina. former BJP President ...

Anti-farmer, anti-poor BJP Govt destroying India from within’: Cong

27/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: District Congress Committee Jammu-Urban, on Monday, held a meeting to make necessary preparations for conducting district-wise programs to commemorate the 36th death anniversary of Former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, as per the directions issued by AICC. The meeting was chaired by Former Minister J&K Yogesh Sawhney, General Secretary JKPCC & InCharge District President Jammu Urban and was presided over by Former Minister J&K Raman Bhalla, Vice President JKPCC. Various W...

Handicraft & Handloom Department participates in Noida Haat; Showcases Crafts of Jammu

27/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: The Handicraft & Handloom Department Jammu has provided Handicraft, Handloom Cooperatives to participate in three exhibitions being held at Noida Haat NCR Delhi by ITE Group. As part of the festival, the first Utsav, namely Vijay Utsav has been completed successfully in which Handicraft, Handloom cooperatives Registered with Handicraft and Handloom department Jammu Viz Modern Art and Bamboo Crafts HCS ltd, Barnai Jammu, Tasnga Teholiga stone jewellery, embroidery works HCS H...

DBPS celebrates Accession Day

27/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 26: Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha today celebrated Accession Day with fervor and enthusiasm. In this connection a simple but an impressive function was held today in the premises of the Sabha under the Chairmanship of Ved Prakash Sharma a president of DBP Sabha. A large number of prominent citizens, Sabha activist were present on the occasion. "The role played by the nationalist forces of erstwhile Jammu & Kashmir State also deserves praise but the contribution of Army cannot be i...

Winter Clothes donated among needy

27/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 26: On the auspicious day of Dussehra Team, Erudite Events conducted Winter Clothes Donation Drive 2.0 near Bhau Road, Gorkha Nagar, Jammu. The main motive of the drive was to do our least in contributing towards the society and spreading the warmth of love this Dussehra. During the event, Ajay Saalan KAS (District Social Welfare Officer), Shashank Rawal ( Officer Red Cross Society) and Ranjeet Kaur ( BDO Basoli ) gave their gracious presence. Mr Guneet Singh (Founder and Presid...

Be a job provider instead of Job Seeker: Sat

27/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 26: Former President BJP J&K Sat Sharma (CA) inaugurated newly opened restaurant "The Chef's Grill" at Rehari Colony-Rajpura Road area of Ward 24 near Board of School Education inside Fitness Planet Gym complex. Sharma was also accompanied by District President BJP Munish Khajuria, Owner and MD of the restaurant Anuradha Sharma, District General Secretary Karan Sharma, Mandal Presidents Raveesh Mengi and Keshav Chopra, Mahila Morcha UT General Secretary Urvashi Gupta and Sangeeta v...

Doda Police organize ‘Run for Unity’ in memory of Police Martyrs

27/10/2020
DODA, Oct 26: In continuation of sports festival week, Doda Police today organized Run for Unity here from the District Police Line to Ganpat Crossing Pul Doda. The RUN FOR UNITY for above 20 was organized in Memory of Police Martyrs, A number of civilian as well as security forces including J&K Police participated in the run for unity. Rakesh Kumar of Dessa finished the race first; Sandeep Singh of Bhagwah finished second and Nitan Singh of Dessa ended up as 3rd. The participants w...

Lecture on grooming youth to face world held

27/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 26: The hopes of any region depends on the potentialities of its youth. Indian Army organised a motivational lecture on 'Grooming Youth to Face the World' for the youth of Bandi Chechian, Kasba, Kirni, Dhokri and Haveli on 25 Oct 2020 at Bandi Chechian in poonch (J&K). The aim of this lecture was to motivate the youth to confidently face all day-to-day challenges as also they were apprised of various career opportunities in government and private sectors.

Saini releases poster of "Bhakti Fusion"

26/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: Shiv Sena Bala Saheb Thackeray, J&K, State President, Manish Sahni today released the poster of devotional song 'Bhakti Fusion' in a programme held here today. Sahni congratulated the entire team of Bhakti Fusion especially the emerging singer of Jammu Himanshu Gupta and director Kanav Chopra for their hard work and reverence for Chandi Maa. He hoped that this will make waves in music industry besides is liked by people across the country. Sahni said that Jammu youth have a lot...

Baru apprises Jugal of public demands

26/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 26: Senior BJP Leader and Convenor BJP JKUT Urban Local Bodies Cell Sanjay Kumar Baru today met Jugal Kishore Sharma Ji Member of Parliament Jammu Poonch Constituency here in PWD Guest Jammu and held a detailed delebrations of various issues/ demands of Talab Tillo area. During hour long meeting he apprised and strongly recommended some local important Issues of the area unanimously decided in consensus by TeamTalabTillo comprising of JMC Councillors from Ward No 30, 31, 32, 40, 4,...

Ashok urges admin to install water taps at Busstand Ramban

26/10/2020
RAMBAN, Oct 26: Ashok Kumar, Former MLA from Ramban while interacting with the locals of Ramban has strongly urged upon the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir to direct XEN Jal Shakti (earlier PHE), District Administration Ramban and concerned authorities to install five drinking water taps functional (24×7) at Bus stand Ramban and to disperse the financial packages for all the unorganised workers of Ramban district which was announced by central government due the Covid-19 pandemic fina...

Former Legislator; various public delegations call on Lt Governor

26/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 25: Former Legislator and various public delegations today called on the Lieuten-ant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at the Raj Bhavan and sought his intervention in early redressal of their issues and grievances. A delegation of All J&K Mobile Seasonal Teachers Forum led by its President, Shabir Chowdhary apprised the Lt Governor about the issues of the Mobile/ Seasonal Centres. They requested the Lt Governor for converting Mobile/Seasonal centres into permanent Mobile Primary School...

Deputy Mayor kicks starts blacktopping work in Ward-1, felicitates traffic police officials

26/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 25: Deputy Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation today kick started blacktopping work from Mubarak Mandi, Kucha Nar Singh Chowk till Radio Station Chowk. The blacktopping work was inaugurated by Adv. Purnima Sharma in presence of Narrotam Sharma Corporator ward no. 03, Shubh Lata Sharma, Naresh Abrol, Madhav Singh Thakur, Vijay Kumar, Gopal Magotra, Deepak Kumar & prominent residents of Ward-01. The work being executed by the Public Works department in presence of AEE, JE, Work Superviso...

Govt evacuates 7,05,799 stranded JK residents; 5,65,507 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains

26/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 7,05,799 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has received 155 special trains at Jammu & Udhampur railway stations from different states and UTs, so far, w...

ACB produced chargesheet agsinat Zaffar Iqbal, then Patwari Halqa Degwar, Ajote Poonch & others for illegal mutation of State land

26/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 25: Anti-Corruption Bureau produced Chargesheet against accused in-service public servant namely Zaffar Iqbal S/O Mohd. Aslam R/O Nakka, Mangheri, Tehsil Mendhar A/P W.No.2, Sukha Katha, Poonch, then Patwari Halqa Degwar/ Ajote, Poonch, Bashir Ahmed Khaki S/O Abul Gaffar Khaki R/O Loran A/P Ward No.14, Allapeer Mohalla, Poonch, then Naib Tehsildar Haveli Poonch (now retired) and Ali Mohd. S/O Kaka Gujjar R/O Degwar Maldialian before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Rajouri ...

Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 30 domestic flights with 3,662 passengers aboard

26/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 25: On day 153 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 30 domestic flights with 3,662 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1558 passengers aboard 11 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 19 domestic flights with about 2104 passengers aboard landed at Srinagar Airport today. Pertinently, Jammu Airport Authorities have received a total of 1,426 domestic flights with 145,689 passengers while Sri...

Lt Governor releases “Ahsasan Hunde Sheeshe Khane”- a poetry collection

26/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 25: Lieutenant Governor, Man-oj Sinha today released a book titled "Ahsasan Hunde Sheeshe Khane" (the glass houses of sensibilities) - a Poetry collection by Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Member, Central Waqf Council, and Chairperson, Waqf Development Committee, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. The Lt Governor appreciated Dr. Andrabi for carrying the reflection of the tradition of spirituality, intellectual richness of the land and raising important social issues thro...

Natrang stages Hindi play ‘Churamani’ & ‘Martand’

26/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 25: Do Kalakaar, a play in Hindi written by Bhagwati Charan Verma and directed by Neeraj Kant was staged here today at Natrang Studio in its weekly Sunday Theatre series. Though coated with a thick layer of comedy, the play had a very relevant massage to share with the audience which was revealed very artistically. In the play, 'Churamani' and 'Martand' are two friends both are artists (one poet and another painter) they had once aspired to rule the Bollywood with their respective c...

People’s Alliance bunch of Pak stooges: Kavinder

26/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 25: Castigating members of newly formed People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration for their anti-national stance taken against the will of Parliament of India over the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, and subsequent changes in erstwhile J&K State's status, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta termed this political amalgamation as 'flock of Pakistani puppets' which can go to any extent for ensuring petty political gain. Expressing grave concern and rese...

Meditation Workshop on "Beyond Breath" held at Aryans Institute of Nursing

25/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 25: To teach about relieving stress and enhance the body potential, a virtual workshop on Meditation held at Aryans Institute of Nursing, Chandigarh on "Beyond Breath". Dr. Vaishalee Punj & Dr. Sunny Madar, Youth trainer, Art of Living interacted with faculty members & the students Engineering, Law, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, B.Ed and Agriculture. During the workshop, various techniques of meditation were taught to the students which can keep their inner strength strong to fi...

Shiv Sainiks performs Shastra Pooja, prays for peace, prosperity

25/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 25: Leaders of Jammu - Shiv Sena Balasaheb Thackeray Jammu and Kashmir unit performed Shastra Puja on the occasion of Vijay Dashami here today. Party State President, Manish Sahni, while greeting the people of Jammu and Kashmir for Dussehra, said that on the day of Vijayadashami, Maryada Purushottam Bhagwan Rama ended the Lankapati Ravana. Apart from this, Maa Durga also killed Mahishasura on this day. There is a tradition of arms worship on the day of Vijayadashami. He said tha...

3rd Buyer-Seller meet conducted successfully: Director Horticulture Kashmir

25/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 25: The Director Horticulture Kashmir, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat today said that the 3rd Buyer-Seller meet was today conducted successfully amid good response from the public. He said that the event was organised for the benefit of growers/orchardists under "Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Scheme", here. It was informed that during the event various fresh and dry fruits were put on display/ sale to create awareness among the public for consumption of fresh fruit to help boost the immune sys...

CUK’s deptt of Economics holds workshop

25/10/2020
Ganderbal, Oct 24: Department of Economics, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Saturday organised a one-day workshop on "Making use of Economic Outlook Database" for research scholars at varsity's Green-Campus here. Welcoming the resource person, Mr. Rajeev Ranjan, Assistant Vice-President, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) Pvt. Ltd, Director, Research and Development, Prof G.M. Bhat, highlighted the importance of workshops for scholars especially for those using secondary data in th...

Shat Chandi Maha Yagya concludes at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine with Purna Ahuti

25/10/2020
KATRA, Oct 24: Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji during Navratras for peace, prosperity and health of humanity, concluded today with Purna Ahuti, on the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami. Mr. Ramesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Mr. Vivek Verma, Additional CEO; Mr. Naresh Kumar, SDM Bhawan; other officers and staff of the Shrine Board, besides a large number of pilg...

Accession Day to be celebrated as Red Letter Day in J&K: Raina

25/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 24: Lashing out at Gupkar Gang, Ravinder Raina, J&K BJP President said that J&K is not a personal property of any leader but a property of 135 Crores of Indians including the residents of J&K. Ravinder Raina also said that Accession Day of J&K will be celebrated as a red letter day across the length and breadth of J&K and added that it will be celebrated in a grand fashion as 'Jashn-e-Azadi'. Raina accompanied by BJP General Secretary & former Minister Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal and ...

Sharma extends Dussehra, Mahanavami Greetings

25/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Advisor to Lt. Governor, K. K. Sharma has extended Mahanavami and Dussehra greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In his message, the Advisor described Dussehra as an occasion to mark and celebrate the victory of good over bad. He said the festival signifies that virtue always prevails over the distorted tendencies. While highlighting the importance of Mahanavami, the Advisor said that the occasion marks the culmination of Navratri festivities. The Navratras signifies...

Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 33 domestic flights with 3,671 passengers aboard

25/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 24: On day 152 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 33 domestic flights with 3,671 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1280 passengers aboard 11 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 22 domestic flights with about 2391 passengers aboard landed at Srinagar Airport today. Pertinently, Jammu Airport Authorities have received a total of 1,415 domestic flights with 144,131 passengers while Sr...

Baseer Khan greets people on Dussehra

25/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. In his message, the Advisor said that this festival is celebrated as a victory of good over evil, truth over untruth and inspires us to adopt the principles of honesty, truthfulness and righteousness in our lives. The Advisor added that we should resolve ourselves to celebrate the power of light over darkness, binding all ...

Bhatnagar reviews progress on PMDP projects for Comprehensive Flood Management

25/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, chaired a meeting to review progress on PMDP projects of Jal Shakti (I&FC) department for Comprehensive Flood Management works on river Jhelum here today. The meeting was attended by Secretary Jal Shakti Department, M Raju; Chief Engineer Jal Shakti (I&FC) Kashmir, Ifthikar Ahmad Kakroo, Chief Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Kashmir, Iftikar Ahmad Wani and other senior officials of the department. Chairing the meeting, the Advi...

BJP pays tributes to Pt. Prem Nath Dogra on his Birth Anniversary

25/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 24: Birth anniversary of tallest Dogra leader of the recent times, Amar Shaheed Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Chowk was celebrated with great enthusiasm by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) throughout Jammu region. At Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Chowk, a Hawan and Yagya was performed followed by garlanding of the statue of Pt. ji and then brief addresses were made by J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina, former BJP President & MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, former BJP President & MP Shamsher Singh Manhas, former BJ...

J&K Bank lauded for its whole-hearted support to businesses

25/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Federation of All India Vyapar Mandal (AIVFM) lauded the role of J&K Bank for its whole-hearted support extended to all the businesses in these hard times by providing them with much needed liquidity besides expeditiously passing on all regulatory packages announced by RBI, Central and UT Government from time to time. The federation led by its National President Jayendra Tanna expressed this at its webinar wherein J&K Bank Chairman and MD R K Chhibber was invited for 'Speci...

Navratra Prabhat Pheri concludes amidst religious fervor & gaiety

25/10/2020
KATRA, Oct 24: The eight days Prabhat Pheri in the holy town of Katra-Vaishnodevi came to conclusion today morning which was jointly organized by J&K Association Prab-hat Pheri and Public Katra in association with SMVD shrine board ,distric administration and municipal council Katra . The function concluded amidst chanting of bhajans & beating of drums at bus stand Katra. Earlier chief guest Shiv Kumar Sharma former joint secretary J&K sports council & president of sr. citizen forum Katra an...

Mufti's vague talks, display of old flag show her political bankruptcy: Raman Suri

25/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 24: "Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's displaying dumped flag of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir after more than a year of the formation of Union Territory, not only shows her political bankruptcy but also establishes that she is trying to instigate youth for violence, who fortunately have understood that their future lies in peace, tranquility and development, not in such moves". This was stated by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Executive Member Raman Suri, who said that Meh...

Mehbooba, other leaders misleading people of J&K: UDA

25/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 24: United Democratic Alliance (UDA) slammed former Chief Minister and President People's Democratic Party Mehbooba Mufti for her orchestrated remarks for various issues pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir. "Mehbooba forgets that she and her father had the stints as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and abided by all laws which had been extended by Central Government to Jammu and Kashmir from time to time during their tenure or earlier," Rajiv Mahajan, Convener UDA said in a state...

Marlan Club Ramban clinches Volleyball tournament trophy at Pernote

25/10/2020
RAMBAN, Oct 24: First Volleyball Tournament 2020, organized jointly by IRP 16th Battalion and Youth Association of Pernote at APC Pernote, in remembrance of Police Martyrs, was won by Marlan Club Ramban. Eight Volleyball teams of district Ramban participated in the tournament which concluded today. Final match of the tournament was played between Tiger Club Ramban and Marlan Club Ramban. Marlan Club won the final match by 3-2 sets in nail biting finish. A Large number of people and prominent ci...

MSK Kishtwar hosts awareness programme on Menstural Hygiene, Sanitation

25/10/2020
KISHTWAR, Oct 24: On the direction of District Programme Officer ICDS, Pawan Parihar, District level Centre For Women, Mahila Shakti Kendra Kishtwar today organised an Awareness Programme on the theme 'Menstural Hygiene and Sanitation, here at AWC Malik Mohalla. Programme was attended by AWW's, Anganwadi Helpers besides others participants. Sanitary pads were also distributed to BPL category women. While addressing the participants, the MSK team said that Hygiene practices of women during m...

Rakesh Wazir appointed mentor PHDCCI Jammu Region Chapter

25/10/2020
NEW DELHI, Oct 24: PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, a 115 years old organization, with more than 1,30,000 direct and indirect members all over India formally appointed Rakesh Wazir Immediate Former Chairman PHDCCI Jammu Region Chapter,President Hotel & Restaurant Association ,Katra & Member Tourism Advisory Board J&K government as its Mentor for Jammu Region Chapter by its National President Sanjay Aggarwal. Recently Sanjay Aggarwal,Pradeep Multani & Saket Dalmia have respectively taken ...

Div Com reviews progress on ongoing development projects in Jammu

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today reviewed the status of work on various ongoing development projects in Jammu. The Divisional Commis-sioner reviewed the progress on the establishment of Centers for Inven-tion, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIIT) at Government Polytechnic Bikram Chowk Jammu. The Principal Govern-ment Polytechnic Jammu informed about the works taken up at the campus for setting up of 9 competency centers to conduct 18 courses for M.tech/ ...

Lt Governor pays obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

24/10/2020
KATRA, Oct 23: Lieutenant Governor who is also the Chairman Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Manoj Sinha, today visited the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji and paid obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum on the auspicious occasion of Durga Ashtami. He prayed for peace, progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Nitishwar Kumar and Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vais...

Mayor inaugurates ayush medical camp, development works

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation Chander Mohan Gupta today on 23/10/20020 inaugurated an Ayush Camp at Govt. Middle School Munshi Chak of ward no.32. The camp was presided over by Satpal Karlupia Councilor of the ward and was organized by representative of Gandhi Global family namely Dr. S.P Verma & others, Rajesh Saini, Satish Salaria, Arun Dubey, Lovkesh Gondhi, S. Upkar Singh, Puneet Mahajan & other prominent inhabitants of the locality as well as Madam Sukhveer Kour, Princip...

ACB produces chargesheet against the then Patwari Halqa Sarora

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: Anti Corruption Bureau Jammu produced charge-sheet in case FIR No. 41/2018 PS ACB-Jammu against Anil Kumar Sharma S/o Sh. Om Parkash Sharma R/o Ward No. 13, Sungal Morh, Akhnoor, District Jammu then Patwari Patwar Halqa Akalpur. The instant case was registered on 17.12.2018 on a written complaint lodged by one Sh. Jaimal Singh S/o Sh. Basant Singh R/o Village Sarora, Tehsil Marh, Jammu alleging therein that the complainant moved an application before Tehsildar Marh for issuance ...

DM Jammu issues regulatory orders for sale, storage of fire crackers

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: District Magistrate Jammu in exercise of the powers vested under section 144 Cr.Pc today ordered that no fireworks, crackers or explosive material shall be stored or sold in place other than those specified by the District administration within Jammu Municipal Limits and by the respective SDMs/ Tehsildar for the areas outside Jammu Mun-icipality in Jammu District. Stalls for sale of fireworks, crackers etc shall be put by concerned dealers only at places mentioned in their permi...

Decks cleared for installation of 3 Tesla New MRI machine in GMCH

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: The Government Medical College, administration today said that the decks have been cleared for installation of 3 Tesla New MRI machine in the GMCH. The long pending issue regarding installation of 3 Tesla New MRI machine at Government Medical College Jammu has been resolved, after newly appointed Principal, Gove-rnment Medical College, Jammu, Dr. Shashi Sudhan issued standing directions to Medical Superintendent, GMCH and HOD Radiology to install the MRI in the Hospital in purs...

Power shutdown

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that to carry out re-conductoring of 33KV line from Khour to Kaleeth, the power supply to Kaleeth, Khour town, Gigral Kharah, Dhanger, Chack Malal, Aizal Mallal and adjoining areas will remain affected on October 27, 28, 31 and November 01 from 8 am to 2 pm. Similarly, for re-conductoring and structure fitting, the power supply to Mandal and its adjoining areas will remain affected on October 27, 28 and 31 from 8 am to 2 pm.

PHDCCI, FCIK call on Dwivedi; discuss revival of business sector, promotion of traditional industries

24/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: The PHD Chamber of Comme-rce and Industry Kashmir Chapter (PHDCCI) and Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today called on Comm-issioner Secretary, Industr-ies and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi and projected their issues and concerns. The bodies, in two separate meetings, held threadbare discussions with the Commissioner Secretary on several issues related to business community including market intervention, revival of business sector, revival and promotion of car...

Prabhat Fheri held at Katra

24/10/2020
Katra, Oct 23: Katra town, the base of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has been witnessing Prabhat Pheri daily during Navaratras and it has emerged a popular event during the current navratras. It is pertinent to mention here that long time ago during the yesteryears of ethnic India, people from villages got up early in the morning before sun rays & took rounds of the village chanting & singing bhajans. It is believed that Prabhat Feri invokes the good spirits and chases the evil spirits, further...

BLSKS presents music concert on “World Polio Day”

24/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 23: To observed the World Polio Day & to aware the masses & promote the traditional culture of J&K, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan presented program to raise awareness in close coordination with Sangam Tru Art Production and presented 32nd Friday Dogri Musical Concert "Polio Vishanu" during Quarantine Time on the theme of "World Polio Day" at Rehearsal Hall, Durga Bhawan Janipur, Jammu. The Program was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Dr. Tara Singh Charak, Former Deputy Dir...

Two-day national symposium on ‘Memories of 22 October 1947’ concludes

24/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 22: A two-day national symposium-cum-exhibition on "Memories of 22 October 1947" organized by the National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conser-vation & Museology (NMI) of Ministry of Culture concluded here today in which speakers deliberated on various aspects & chronology of the historical event. Raghvendra Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Prof Manvi Seth, Dean, National Museum Institute, New Delhi were present on the occasion. The speakers h...

KVK Samba organises One Day Inservice-Training Programme

24/10/2020
Jammu, Oct 23: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Samba under the aegis of Directorate of Extension, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies Jammu organized one day inservice Training programme on "Rain water harvesting and enhancing water productivity". The programme was conducted for field functionaries, under the able guidance of Dr JP Sharma, Vice Chancellor and direct supervision of Dr. S.K. Gupta Director Extension SKUAST-Jammu. The programme was started with the introduct...

CUK’s SLS holds speech completion on It is Easier to Build Strong Children Than to Repair Broken Men

24/10/2020
Ganderbal, Oct 23: School of Legal Studies (SLS), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organized a speech competition for the higher secondary students on the theme "It is Easier to Build Strong Children Than to Repair Broken Men," at Tulmulla Campus here. As many as 29 students from different educational institutions participated in the competition, which was part of a programme series organized under the auspice of Legal-Aid-Clinic-for-Juveniles established under a project sanctioned by the D...

Priyanka Qualifies Ph.D

24/10/2020
Katra, Oct 23: SMVDU 23rd Oct 2020. Priyanka Gupta D/O Kushla Gupta & Surinder Mohan Gupta, W/O Ankush Gupta, R/O Last Morh, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu has been declared qualified for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in English by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra. She worked on the topic, "Re-interpreting Partition From Feminist Perspective in Selected Partition Novels" under the supervision of Dr. Amitabh Vikram Dwivedi and Dr. Anurag Kumar.

Awareness camp on Strawberry cultivation held at Vijaypur

24/10/2020
SAMBA, Oct 23: An Awareness Camp was today held at Vijaypur of under the chairmanship of Chief Horticulture Officer Samba, Anil Kumar Gorka for promotion of Strawberry cultivation for which the department is providing an incentive of Rs. 0.13 lakh per Kanal to the growers under CAPEX Budget scheme. Over 50 farmers/ orchar-dists from adjoining villages, besides PRI members attended the Camp. The Chief Horticulture Officer asked the participants to take advantage of strawberry cultivation, vario...

State Taxes Department imposes Rs 2.25 lakh penalty on Goods Carrier

24/10/2020
RAJOURI Oct 23: State Taxes Department has imposed Rs 2.25 lakh penalty on a Goods carrier for not possessing e-bill. As per the department, State taxes officer (STO), Enforcement wing Rajouri-Poonch range, Ashiq Rafiq Malik, during routine checking, intercepted a vehicle bearing number JK02AD 9584 carrying TMT bars without e-way bill. The vehicle was detained and tax and penalty to the tune of Rs 2,25,180 was imposed on a single vehicle. The checking was carried out by the State Taxes Office...

SDM Bani Joginder visits Doulha Mata shrine; Committee members appraise him of issues

24/10/2020
BANI, Oct 23: Doulha Mata Bani, famous shrine of Chandi Mata in Kathua District of Tehsil Bani where one has to walk almost 5 hour on foot to reach there, SDM Bani, Joginder Singh Jarotia went there for the Darshan of Chandi Mata wherein the Committee members appraised him of several issues. On his arrival; Welfare Committee who has been serving the devotees for the last 12 years and made all arrangements of their stay, food for free welcomed the SDM Bani with flowers. The Welfare Committee al...

Power Shutdown

24/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir Province, Srinagar, in order to carry out stabilization and branch cutting, shutdown of 33KV Badampora-Safapora line shall be observed on October 28 from 10 am to 5 pm and the power supply to the areas fed from Receiving Station Safapora shall remain affected. Similarly, to facilitate Project s Wing to execute works related to IDPS/ PMDP (U), shutdown of 33 KV Pampore- B K Pora line shall be observed on October 24 and 25 from 10 am t...

Revolutionary steps taken by PM Modi for J&K: Sat

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: Former State President BJP Sat Sharma (CA) started works for laying of tiles and railing at Open gym in Krishna Nagar Park,Ward 12 and Domicile certificates were also distributed to dozens of local residents of the ward by the leader. He was also accompanied by District President Jammu West Munish Khajuria, Chairman SJC (Social Justice Committee) & Corporator Jeet Angral, Talab Tillo Mandal President Keshav Chopra and many others including local residents and political activists ...

Online training on GeM registration held for MSME unit holders

24/10/2020
KISHTWAR, Oct 23: An online training programme regarding registration on the GeM portal for MSME units was today conducted here by District Industries Centre Kishtwar. The GeM platform provides for transparency, accountability and bringing fair competitiveness in the buying and selling process. General Manager, DIC, Pawan Parihar; State Taxes Officer Circle, Mohammad Ashfaq Khanji; Functional Manager DIC, Dharam Pal Singh; representative of JK Bank Lovemeet Singh, besides about 40 unit ho...

DDC Rajouri flags-off 60 students for trekking expedition to four different destinations

24/10/2020
RAJOURI, Oct 23: District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Mohammad Nazir Sheikh on Friday flagged off a group of 60 students of different schools for a trekking expedition to four tourist spots of tehsil Thanamandi including Shadra Sharief, Deragali, Mangota and Pangai. The trekking expedition has been organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports Rajouri. While speaking on the occasion, the DDC said that the main objective of this Educational Tour is to expose the students to ...

Various political leaders call on Lt Governor, submit memoranda

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met leaders of various political parties at Raj Bhavan here today. Former minister and Congress leader RS Chib submitted a memorandum of demands which included establishment of Sainik Colony at Srinagar, expediting four-laning works on Jammu-Suchetgarh National Highway, instating a mechanism of monitoring works of Rural Development Department and improvement in Covid care facilities being provided in the UT. He also submitted that the Tawi Golf Co...

DDC Rajouri flags-off 60 students for trekking expedition to four different destinations

24/10/2020
RAJOURI, Oct 23: District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Mohammad Nazir Sheikh on Friday flagged off a group of 60 students of different schools for a trekking expedition to four tourist spots of tehsil Thanamandi including Shadra Sharief, Deragali, Mangota and Pangai. The trekking expedition has been organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports Rajouri. While speaking on the occasion, the DDC said that the main objective of this Educational Tour is to expose the students to ...

Sharma attends 57TH GC meeting of NCERT, highlights the initiatives taken by JK

24/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Advisor to Lt. Governor, KK Shrama attended 57th meeting of the General Council of National Council For Education, Research and Training (NCERT) which was chaired by the Union Minister for Education, Ramesh Pohkriyal. The meeting held through virtual mode was also attended by Education Ministers of different states, Director NCERT, Secretary School education, Government of India and other senior officers. Secretary School Education, Jammu and Kashmir, B.K.Singh , Director, S...

Advisor Bhatnagar reviews major PMDP road projects of J&K

24/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today chaired a high level meeting to review progress on major road projects under PMDP being executed by various agencies in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, Shailendra Kumar; Chief Engineer R&B, Kashmir, Showkat Jeelani, RO NHAI, Hem Raj; representatives of BRO and other officials while as representatives of NHIDCL, BEACON and other concerned officials participa...

DC Ramban reviews functioning of CSC & AADHAAR centers

24/10/2020
RAMBAN, Oct 23: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan chaired a meeting to discuss the modalities for strengthening the Common Service Centers (CSC)s to enable general masses to avail the Portal Based Service benefits in the district. CMO, Dr, Freed Ahmed Bhat, ARTO, Shafkat Ahmed, AD, FCS & PD, Nasir Ahmed Butt, district officers, CSC and AADHAAR centre operators attended the meeting. The DDC reviewed the functioning of centers functional in the district and stressed upon t...

VC SKUAST-J emphasizes on extension beyond production during 12th SAC Meeting

24/10/2020
Kathua, Oct 23: The 12th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of KVK, Kathua was organised today in the KVK Premises under the chairmanship of Prof. J.P. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu. Dr. S.K. Gupta, Director Extension, Sushil Kumar Angurana, Chief Horticulture Officer, Sh. Raju Gupta District Agriculture Officer (Exte-nsion), Amit Kumar DDM NABARD, Narain Singh, Lead Bank Manager, Sh. Marqueen Babu, DIC, Dr. Umesh Kumar, Assistant Veterinary Surgeon, Depa-rtment of Animal Husb-...

Navin chairs a preparatory meeting for implementation of Market Intervention Scheme for Apple

24/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Principal Secretary, Horticulture Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary chaired a preparatory meeting for implementation of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for Apple. The meeting was attended by Director Horticulture, Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, Director Horticulture (P&M), J&K, Imam Din, Managing Director, J&K HPMC, Shafat Sultan, senior officer from National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) and officer from National Horticulture Board (NHB). C...

Anti-encroachment drive conducted at Vijaypur Bazar

24/10/2020
SAMBA Oct 23: Following the directions of Lieutenant Governor regar-ding a grievance raised at the Awami Mulaqat, the district administration, Samba today carried out an anti encroachment drive at Vijaypur adjoining the Petrol Pump on national highway and dismantled concrete construction raised over a water body. Giving details about the anti encroachment drive, Deputy Commissioner, Rohit Khajuria reached the encroached site along with a team of officers and pressed a JCB machine to demol...

Baseer visits Tujjar Sopore; Inaugurates 6.3 MVA Power Receiving Station, inspects RDD works

24/10/2020
BARAMULLA, Oct 23: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan today paid visit to Tujjar Sharief village of Sopore area where he inaugurated 6.3 MVA power receiving station. District Development Commissioner, Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo and other senior officers were present on the occasion. The visit has been conducted as a sequel to public outreach programmes and part of government's efforts for providing basic necessities to the people in a hassle free manner. On the occasion, Chief E...

Sushil donates Activa to specially abled person

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: Sushil Sharma (Gagan Bhatia) Treasurer, BJP District Team R.S. Pura donated an Activa 6G to a specially abled person namely Ankush Choudhary R/o Chak Majra Bishnah who was in dire need of the same. J&K BJP General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul handed over the two-wheeler fitted with additional 2 wheels for vehicle balance at BJP headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. BJP District President R.S. Pura H.S. Pummy, Incharge Human Rights Commission District R. S. Pura Adv. Nitesh Jandial ...

Ayushman Bharat Camp proved to be a game changer: Vinay

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: The aspiring Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is a commendable step towards a healthy India, aiming to make affordable, accessible healthcare a reality for all. Ayushman Bharat health Insurance Yojana Camp was inaugurated by BJP Jammu District President Vinay Kumar Gupta in Prem Nagar Jammu, Jammu East Mandal, Ward No 07.Ayushman Bharat health Insurance Yojana Camp was organized by BJP State Vice President Yudhvir Sethi. Speaking on the occasion, Vinay Gupt...

PCC fixes rates of perishable, non-perishable items

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 23: Food Civil Supplies and Consu-mer Affairs Department has decided to go tough against the business establishments found indulging in unfair trade practices, including hoarding and overcharging, especially during the current festival season. A meeting of Price Consultative Committee (PCC), under the chairmanship of Director, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Jammu, Jatinder Singh, was held today here at Directorate for fixing the prices of perishable (Fruits and Vegetable...

NCC traning camp held at nagrota

24/10/2020
JAMMU, Oct 22: Annual Training Camp is going on at NCC Camping Ground Nagrota from 18-24 Oct 2020. Total 203 NCC cadets from associated Schools and Degree Colleges of Jammu region participated in the camp. Training activities like firing, Drill, Field craft and obstacle training were organized to impart holistic training to the cadets. In addition, cadets were also exposed to disaster management activities conducted under the aegis of Civil Defense Jammu and by Norcotic department on drug a...

Dulloo pitches for added dedication, hard work to tackle COVID-19 during winters

24/10/2020
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, today pitched for added dedication and more hard work to tackle effectively with COVID -19 spread during winter months. FC said this at a Covid-19 Response booklet launching function held at Divisional Covid Control Room, Kashmir (DCCR). Among others the function was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, In-charge DCCR Kashmir, Srikant Balasaheb Suse, In- Charge Principal GMC Srinagar,...