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Former DC Jammu, Simrandeep Singh is the new chairman, JKSSB, two more IAS transferred'

Jammu: In an order issued today by Jammu and Kashmir General Administration Department, the former Deputy Commissioner has been appointed as the new Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board replacing Sarita Chauhan. There are two more changes made in the state administration cadre. The complete list is below.

In the interest of J&K Civil Administration, the following transfers and

Zulfkar inspects Fair Price Shops across Jammu city'
Suspends FCS&CA inspector for dereliction of duty

JAMMU, JULY 25: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Information, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today inspected Fair Price Shops (FPSs) across Jammu city and assessed the quality of food grains provided to the consumers.
The Minister, along with a high level team of officers of the department, inspected ration depots in Ustad Mohalla, Bakshi Nagar, Bhagwati Nagar, Talab Tillo, New P

E&T Deptt destroys bhang on 46 kanals

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Excise and Taxation (E&T) Kashmir department today destroyed Bhang on 46 kanals of land in various areas of Kashmir division.
In the villages of Pamposh Colony, Bakhshi Pora and Bagh-e-Lal Bagh Gager Zoo in district Srinagar 28 kanals of land were destroyed by a team Excise and Taxation (E&T) officer, Central Kashmir Excise Range.
Another Excise team of North Kashmir Excise Range under the command of Excise & Taxation Officer destroyed bhung on 21 kanals of land in village of Ganiapura Ashma of Tehsil Sumbal of District Bandipora while the third Excise team of

Rs 1 cr recovered from power defaulters, 600 FIRs registered: PDD

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: A spokesman of the Power Development Department (PDD) has denied the news items which appeared in a section of press regarding alleged pilferage of electricity. He said necessary steps are already in place to arrest the tendency, if present.
The spokesman further said that 600 FIRs have been lodged against those who have been found indulging in the practice of power theft and an amount of Rs 1 crore fine has been imposed on them. He further stated that 600 power connections have been regularized and 277 illegal ones disconnected.

GST awareness workshop organized at Samba

SAMBA, JULY 25: A workshop on Goods and Service Taxes was organized for traders of Samba District by Commercial Taxes Department in collaboration with District Administration here today. The interactive programme was chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner Samba, Vivek Sharma.
The Commercial taxes officials presented a power point presentation highlighting key features of GST, Registration, Exemptions and other vital aspects. They informed that with the implementation of GST, operation and data related to goods and services shall be processed in a seamless manner. On the occ

Mega awareness program under SVEEP held

KATHUA, JULY 25: As part of the special drive to enroll left out electors district administration today organized an awareness rally and a cultural program to create awareness among young voters and enable them to participate in the voting process with enthusiasm. The rally was flagged off from Ram Leela Ground and culminated at Govt. Degree College where the main function was organised.
District Election Officer, Ramesh Kumar was the chief guest on the occasion. ADC Kathua, ACR, DFO, DIO, BDO, Principal GDC, DEPO, teachers and students in large numbers were also present on the occasion.

I-Day arrangements discussed at Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, JULY-25: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, Avny Lavasa today convened a meeting to discuss the arrangements for the celebration of Independence Day function.
It was decided in the meeting that the main function would be held in at Government PG College for Boys. The main function would start with the unfurling of flag by the VIP followed by march past by Contingents drawn from District Police, SKPA, NCC and students of various schools. Besides this, the school children would also present cultural programmes on the theme of patriotism.
Threadbare discussions were held reg

Progress on complaint redressal in CM’s Grievance Cell reviewed

JAMMU, JULY 25 – To review the status of redressal of grievances registered with the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell, a meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Secretary, CM Secretariat, Inam-ul-Haq Siddiqui here today.
The meeting, which was convened on the directions of Coordinator CM’s Grievance Cell Tassaduq Mufti, deliberated on the steps to be taken for expediting the redressal of complaints.
In the meeting, the Nodal Officer of Rural Development Department informed that the department has disposed off 796 complaints and the remaining complaints have been forwarded to th

JK secures top position in National Apprenticeship Training Scheme

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: The Jammu and Kashmir has secured first rank in National Level Apprenticeship Training Scheme for registration of the maximum number of establishments for identifying the seats for unemployed youth for their training under the programme.
According to a statement of Directorate of Technical Education, J&K, Srinagar, the State managed to secure first rank as the Department of Technical Education registered the establishments on the N. C. V. T (MIS) Web Portal with the percentage increasing by 2658% on National Level. “The rank has been achieved at a time when other s

DC Kupwara convenes meeting

KUPWARA, JULY 25: The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara today convened a meeting of officials of revenue sector to review the matters related to jamabandi, girdawari, land acquisition/requisition, maintaining of daily dairy, mutations, report under Rabi and Kharif girdawari , illegal encroachment from state land, removal of under illegal occupation of state land and status of Roshni Act through the revenue officials within the stipulated time frame.
The chair was appraised by the Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kupwara about the work regarding the Girdawari, Roznaamcha, and other revenu

DDC Shopian reviews progress of development works, visits NRSS sites

SHOPIAN, JULY 25: To review the ongoing execution of ongoing works on the Northern Region Strengthening Scheme (NRSS) project, District Development Commissioner Shopian along with a team of officers made an extensive tour to the various sites along Mughal Road and took stock of the works being executed in the area.
During his visit to the Mughal Road-Peer Ki Gali, DDC inspected different towers erected in the area and directed the concerned officers not to violate the labour laws and keep in mind the welfare of labours.
He also instructed the labours to wear all the safety measur

Asiea Naqash visits Hazratbal, reviews progress of Rs 45 cr shrine beautification project '

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Asiea Naqash today visited Hazratbal to review the progress on the Rs 45 crore Hazratbal Shrine Beautification project.
The Minister also took the stock sanitation block which is to be constructed for both men and women devotees.
On the occasion, the Minister asked the official

PUC for clearing widow pension cases

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: A meeting of the Committee on Public Undertakings (PUC) of Legislative Assembly was held here today under the Chairmanship of legislator Satpaul Sharma to review the functioning of Social Welfare Department.
Threadbare discussions were held on the Action Taken Report (ATR) submitted by the Department on CAGs Audit para reports pertaining to the SC, ST, OBC and Women Development Corporations.
Legislators G M Saroori, Abdul Majeed Larmi, Mohammad Khalil Bandh, Rajesh Gupta, Rajeev Sharma and Vikram Randhawa attended the meeting and gave their suggestions to make the functio

Bali Bhagat inaugurates development works in Raipur- Domana '

JAMMU, JULY 25- Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat today said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government is making sustained efforts for the development of every part of the State and concerted efforts are on to achieve tangible results on the ground.
The Minister was addressing locals after inaugurating various development works executed by Rural Development department in Rai

Speaker visits Vaishnavi Dham, takes stock of facilities for Amarnath Yatris'

JAMMU, JULY 25: Speaker Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today visited Vaishnavi Dham and enquired about the facilities available for the Amarnathji yatris.
The Speaker interacted with the yatris putting up there and applauded Shrine Board for providing clean and well maintained accommodation for the pilgrims.
The pilgrims, who had returned after paying obeisance at the ho

Work apace on Rs 12 cr climate Resilient Projects in JK: Hanjura '
Minister asks officers to adapt to changing climatic uncertainty in agri-production

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Stressing the need to adapt to the changing climate in agricultural production, Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today directed the concerned officers of agriculture and its allied wings to gear up their field functionaries and work in unison for implementation of Centrally sponsored and State sector schemes on ground.
Chairing a review meeting on 'Climate Re

Tassaduq Mufti dismayed over dilapidated condition of Bakshi Stadium
Calls for urgent measures to refurbishing facilities

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Coordinator CM's Grievance Cell, Tassaduq Mufti has called for upgradation of facilities at the Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar for promotion of sports activities.
Taking cognizance of recurrent complaints from the sportspersons regarding poor facilities at the Bakshi Stadium, Tassaduq Mufti has asked the Sports Department to refurbish the stadium by constructing change rooms and modern bathrooms. He also called for installing floodlights, putting in place multiple entry/exit points, rebuilding modern pavilion, setting up food courts and other state of the art facilities there at

Chief Secretary reviews Aadhaar Enrolment
Facilitation Centers to set up in schools, Anganwari Centers, CDPO Offices, Banks to achieve 100% enrolment by Dec 2017

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: To give impetus to Aadhaar enrolment in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Tuesday chaired a review meeting here.
Deputy Director General, Regional Office, UIDAI; Chandigarh Shri Ram Subhag Singh, Commissioner/Secretary, Information Technology, Secretary, Social Welfare, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu (through Video Conference), Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Project Director, SSA, Joint Director, Census Operations, J&K, Representative of School Education Department, Representatives of the Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd., State Coordinator, ECIL, J&K, O

Andrabi flags-off first batch of Hajj-2017 pilgrims from Hajj House

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Minister of State for Hajj and Auqaf, Syed Farooq Andrabi today flagged-off first batch of Hajj-2017 pilgrims from Hajj House Srinagar.
The Minister reached the Hajj House this morning wherefrom the first group of pilgrims left for Srinagar International Airport on way to the holy city of Madina Munnawara and Makkah Mukkaramah for performing Hajj.
District Development Commissioner Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Lone, Chief Executive State Hajj Committee and other officers of Civil and Police administration were present on the occasion.
While interacting with the pilgrims, Andrab

Sham Choudhary lays foundation of projects worth Rs 14 cr in Ganderbal
New schemes to mitigate problems of people, help in optimum utilization of water resources

GANDERBAL, JULY 25 – To augment water supply and irrigation facilities, the Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary today laid foundation of 3 projects including 2 Water Supply Schemes and 1 Lift Irrigation Scheme in Ganderbal.
MLA Ganderbal Sheikh Ishfaq Jabar, MLA Nowshehra Ravinder Raina, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Dr. Piyush Singhla and Chief Engineer PHE Kashmir G M Bhat and senior officers of PHE, I&FC accompanied the Minister during the visit to Ganderbal.
The Minister along with MLA Ganderbal laid the foundation of Water Supply Scheme

Sustainable asset creation, skill enhancement key to MGNREGA success in Doda
169 culverts, 34 bridges, 142 ponds, 25 playfields constructed during last fiscal

DODA, JULY 25: The developmental index in the Doda district is in upward swing as many key projects of public importance have come up during the last fiscal, after the direction by Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Abdul Haq to the RDD to focus on sustainable asset creation under MGNREGA.
To review the performance of the Department in executing various core developmental works, Abdul Haq chaired a meeting here today during which it was said that 169 culverts and 34 bridges have been constructed in the year 2016-17 to improve surface connectivity in remote villages of the dis

Altaf Bukhari for equal promotion of regional languages

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: The Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said the Government is committed to promote all the regional languages, particularly Kashmiri and Dogri languages in the State.
The Minister said this while addressing the officers during a meeting he chaired to oversee various courses offered at different universities of state to promote regional languages. Minister of State for Education, Priya Sethi was also present on the occasion.
Dispelling the impression that Dogri language is being withdrawn from the State Universities, the Minister said being

Zulfkar felicitates newly elected office-bearers of KEG
Welcomes reconstitution of Jammu Newspaper Editors Guild

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Minister for Information, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali has felicitated the newly elected office-bearers of the Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG).
The Minister extended his felicitations to Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo, Chief Editor, Greater Kashmir for being elected as the President of KEG.
Chowdhary Zulfkar also felicitated Bashir Manzar, Chief Editor, Kashmir Images for being elected General Secretary of the Guild. He also felicitated the newly elected Vice-Presidents of the Guild Bashir Ahmad Bashir, Editor, Srinagar Times and Sajjad Haider, Editor, K

Dy CM pays tributes to Kargil martyrs

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Paying tributes to the Kargil martyrs, the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today said the sacrifices made by the soldiers would be remembered for ever and would be recorded in the annals of history.
The Deputy Chief Minister was interacting with a section of media on the eve of Kargil Vijay Divas at Srinagar today.
Dr Singh said it was due to the sacrifices of the soldiers and their extra-ordinary efforts and bravery that the nation was able to defend its territorial boundaries and give a befitting reply to the enemy. "It is the duty of every Indian to celebrate t

VC KU calls on Governor'

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Dr. Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University, called on Governor N. N. Vohra, Chancellor of the University, at the Raj Bhavan.
Governor advised Dr. Andrabi to critically examine the continuing relevance of some of the existing courses being offered by the University, and also follow up on the career paths of the pass outs to determine the need and nature of

G.H. Mir meets Governor'

SRINAGAR, JULY 25:Sh. G.H. Mir, former Minister, called on Governor N. N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan.
Sh. Mir held discussions with the Governor about the obtaining challenges being faced in J&K and the steps required for engendering conditions which can lead to sustained peace and normalcy.

VC, Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation calls on Governor'

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Sh. Nizamuddin Bhat, Vice-Chairman, Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation, called on Governor N. N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan.
Sh. Bhat apprised the Governor about the steps under way for development and promotion of handlooms and handicrafts manufactured in the State, the production infrastructure available, the technical, financial and other facilities being made av

D.C. Raina calls on Governor

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Sh. D.C. Raina, Member Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and Legal Advisor to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, called on Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman of the Shrine Boards, at the Raj Bhavan.
Sh. Raina discussed with the Governor certain legal issues and matters relating to the efficient conduct and management of the pilgrimages and administration of both the Boards.

Hajj-2017: Mehbooba sees off first batch of pilgrims'
Air India to operate 2 flights daily, last batch to leave on Aug 3

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: The process of leaving for performing Hajj this year commenced from today with the first batch from the State leaving for the blessed land early morning today.
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti led the State administration in giving a warm send off to the first batch at Srinagar airport.
She met the intending pilgrims individually and requested them to pray for peace in the Stat

Jammu | Kashmir | Weather Update'

Jammu: The northern hills of the country have been experiencing good Monsoon rains . Meantime, Himachal Pradesh has also been recording heavy Monsoon rainfall activities. Though the rain intensity was seen much more in Himachal Pradesh than over Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir since the last few days.

In a span of last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Sunday, Katra recorded 144 mm of rain, Dharamsala

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JULY 24 – In order to carry various development works the power supply to New Plot, Old Rehari, Part of Sarwal, Ambphalla, Puran Nagar, Part of BC Road, Resham Ghar Colony, Raghunath Bazar, Kanak Mandi, Partap Garh, Gali Malhotrian, Bus Stand area, Ustad Mohalla, Dogra Hall, BC Road, Hari Market, Ranbir Market, Part of Shalimar and adjoining areas fed from 33 KV Company Bagh-Parade line shall remain affected on July 25 to 31 from 07 am to 10.30 am.
Similarly, the power supply to Sohajana, Mandal, Flian, Kndwal, Surya Chak, Ganeshpur and adjoining are fed from 33 KV Canal to Chatha lin

District administration Kathua organizes workshop on GST

KATHUA, JULY 24: An orientation cum workshop on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar.
A detailed presentation was given regarding various aspects of GST including Background of GST, Concept of GST, registration, types of taxes, difference between GST and VAT etc. by the Commercial tax department.
DC directed all the DDOs to get themselves registered under GST before 15th August for smooth functioning of their department besides complying with other provisions of the Act. He also s

SRINAGAR, JULY 24: A Restaurant was penalized today here for exaggerated Maximum Retail Price (MRP) on packaged drinking water bottles by officials of Legal Metrology Department.
Following a complaint, a team of the Department inspected the restaurant and found that the restaurant is offering packaged drinking water to its customers at Rs 30 whereas as MRP of identical product manufactured by the same firm in the open market is only Rs. 20.
The management of the restaurant was booked for the unfair trade practice and the notice was served to the manufacturer for indulging in differential/du

DC Srinagar reviews Independence Day arrangements

SRINAGAR, JULY 24: The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar today convened an officers meeting to review the preparedness for smooth conduct of Independence Day Celebrations in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner was briefed about the arrangements, being put in place for the celebration of the Day.
It was given out that the main function regarding the Day would be held at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar where National Flag will be unfurled, followed by the march past comprising the contingents of BSF, CRPF, JKP, JKAP, Fire & Emergency Services, Forest Protection Forces, NCC cadets, and students.
The

Ensure smooth movement of SRTC cement trucks: Div Com to Police

SRINAGAR, JULY 24: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting during which he directed the Police Department to ensure smooth movement of cement laden trucks of State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC).
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Pulwama, Managing Director JKSRTC, Managing Director JK Cements Limited, GM SICOP, SP Awantipora, SHO Khrew, Representatives of Zaffron Truck Union and other concerned officers were present in the meeting.
Various issues were discussed threadbare regarding the hassle-free supply of JK Cement across the Valley including

Div Com Kashmir reviews traffic decongestion measures in Srinagar

SRINAGAR, JULY 24: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting to review traffic decongestion measures in the City as per the High Court directions.
Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, MD SRTC, Executive Engineer SDA, DSP Traffic, SP Security, Deputy Director Planning and other concerned officers were present in the meeting.
Pertinently, a committee comprising Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Transport Commissioner, Vice Chairman SDA and Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation was nominated for coordinated approach in devising various strategies to

No DGS&D rate contract after Oct 31
Suppliers, vendors asked to register on GeM Portal

SRINAGAR, JULY 24: The Union Ministry of Industries and Commerce has asked the industrialists, IT companies, manufacturers and vendors in all states to register on Government e-Marketing Portal (GeM) which is going to replace DGS&D by 31 October 2017.
"You may be aware that DGS&D would be wound up by 31 October 2017 and there would be no further rate contracts available on DGS&D," states a communication from Director General, DGS&D addressed to all the Chief Secretaries.
"I would request you to ask the concerned officials including those in industry/IT/Manufacturing and the District Magistr

Govt making concerted efforts to improve vital infrastructure: Bali Bhagat'
Holds public meeting at Dundpur, Mukhra

JAMMU, JULY 24- Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat today said that the government is making concerted efforts to develop infrastructure in all vital sectors and the people have acknowledged the improvement on ground.
The Minister said this while addressing public meetings at village Dundpur and Mukhra in Raipur Domana Constituency.
Bali Bhagat said the Government has made its

Naeem Akhtar inspects highway upgradation work'
Expresses concern on delay at certain points

SRINAGAR, JULY 24: Minister for Public Works Naeem Akhtar has expressed concern on the slow pace of work on certain sections of the under construction four-lane Qazigund-Srinagar sector of Srinagar-Jammu highway.
The Minister urged the concerned authorities to expedite the work on the highway. He directed the officials to ensure that the highway along with bypasses is completed by September end

Abdul Haq visits Thathri, hands over relief cheques to cloudburst victims'
Reviews progress of development projects at Doda

THATRI (DODA), JULY 24: On the directions of Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, Minister for Rural Development Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq today visited Thathri to personally take stock of the damage caused during recent cloudburst and flashfloods in the area. He distributed ex-gratia relief among the affected families as announced by the Chief Minister.
The Minister distributed an a

Kashmiri migrants to get new ration cards: Zulfkar'
5 new Ration Depots to be opened at Migrant Township Jagti

JAMMU, JULY 24 – Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Information, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today directed the concerned to start the process of preparing new ration cards for Kashmiri migrants under relief and non-relief categories so that they don’t face any difficulty in getting rations.
The Minister issued these directions while inspecting ration depots at Migrants Townshi

Governor enquires about Tarigami’s health

SRINAGAR, JULY 24: On learning about the hospitalisation of Sh. M. Y. Tarigami, MLA Kulgam, Governor N.N. Vohra, spoke to Director SKIMS today and enquired about his health.
Governor has wished Sh. Tarigami speedy recovery and discharge from the hospital.

G.M Saroori interacted with public at Kishtwar and Sinthan'
Dividing people in the name of region or religion is the handwork of PDP & BJP

CHATROO, JULY 24: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today interacted with the people at Kishtwar and Sinthan area of sub-division Chatroo.
The people apprised the MLA Inderwal about their grievances and various other issues. The MLA Inderwal gave patient hearing to the people and passed o

Transfers And Postings'

Srinagar, July 24: Got. today issued orders of Transfers and postings vide Government Order No. 957-GAD of 2017 Dated: 24-07-2017 , which reads as:-
In the interest of administration following transfers and postings are hereby ordered with immediate effect:-
I Mr. Arshad Khan, Private Secretary, awaiting orders of adjustment, is posted as Private Secretary with Mr. Suresh Kumar Sharma, Member,

Supreme Court refuses to re-open cases of killings of Kashmiri Pandits'

Srinagar, July 24: The Supreme Court has refused to reopen 215 cases into the killings of Kashmiri Pandits during the 1989-90 unrest in the Valley, a media report said today.
The apex court refused to entertain a plea seeking re-probe and the trial of several persons, including Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik, for alleged offences against the Kashmiri Pandits during that per

Cross-LoC bus service between Poonch and Rawalakot suspended for 3rd straight week'

Mendhar (Poonch), July 24: Cross-LoC bus service between India and Pakistan remained suspended for third consecutive week at the Chakan da Bagh crossing point in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
The bus service remained suspended between Poonch and Rawalakot area for the third straight week due to border tension between two neighbours.
Sources said that the passengers who had rea

Three Amarnath Yatris injured in road accident on Kashmir highway'

Banihal, July 24: Three Amarnath pilgrims were injured in a road accident near Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu highway on Monday, police said.
An official said that a passenger car in which the yatris were travelling from Srinagar to Jammu collided with a tipper near Nachilana, resulting into injuries to three yatris.
The injured – identified as Baid Ram, Barjesh Kumari and Pankesh Kumari – all resid

Driver escapes as gushing water takes along oil tanker at Jhajjar Kotli'

Jammu: An oil tanker parked by the stream at Jhajjar Canal, near Pancheri Udhampur got washed away as heavy flow of water lashed Jammu amid incessant rains.


One person namely Danish Ahmed s/o Ab. Hamid R/0 Banihal Distt. Ramban went to Jhajjar Canal along with his Tanker bearing no. JK04B/6469 for Bathing purpose.

Unfortunately a heavy flood appeared in the said Jhajjar Canal where the dr

2,40,249 paid obeisance at Holy Cave till today

SRINAGAR, JULY 23: Today, on the 25th day of the Yatra 3,734 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave and cumulatively since the beginning of the pilgrimage, 2,40,249 Yatris had darshan at the Holy Cave.

JK adjudged ‘Best Adventure Tourism Destination’ at IITM Bangalore

BANGALORE, JULY 23: Jammu and Kashmir has again been adjudged the Best Adventure Tourism Destination in one of India’s largest travel shows known as Indian International Travel Mart (IITM), which concluded today in Bangalore.
Director Tourism Kashmir, Mahmood A Shah, received the award from Sri Lanka’s Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs, John AE Amaratunga.
Joint Director Tourism Jammu, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, GM J&K Tourism Development Corporation, Sajid Naqash, were also present on the occasion.
Twelve countries and 24 states participated in the event this year

DDC Rajouri reviews progress under PSGA
9370 certificates, services provided in PSGA camps

RAJOURI, JULY 23: District Development Commissioner, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today reviewed the progress achieved by Revenue and Health departments in providing certificates and services to public under Public Service Guarantee Act in a series of camps organized in remote and far flung areas of the district.
It was informed that more than 9300 certificates were provided to the people in these camps.
Revenue Department has provided 4602 certificates during last three weeks in these camps which included 576 caste certificates, 977 PRCs, 510 RBA/LC certificates, 107 Mutations attested, 99

DC Ramban convenes grievances redress camp at Neel Batoo
SDM Banihal, Vikas Verma, Tehsildar Banihal and other officers of concerned departments were present in the camp.

RAMBAN, JULY 23: District Development Commissioner, Tariq Hussain Ganie convened a public grievance redressal camp at Neel Batoo of Tehsil Banihal and took stock of the demands of the people.
A large number people from the remotest hamlets like Drupta, Batoo, Harwari, Bordhar, Gagarnag, Louru, Chidoos, Senigam, Hala Parihinder, Jaridi, Surranga, Ladnihar, Tatika, Dhak, Kharwa, Runegam, Zanchiose, Gangna, Chaknarwa, Batdhar etc were present in the camp.
The major issues raised by the locals were blacktopping of road from Chamwalbas to Neelbhatoo and inclusion of some of the inaccessible are

Old Baramulla Cricket League 2017 concludes
Secy Sports Council assures support to talented players

BARAMULLA, JULY 23: The old Baramulla Cricket League 2017 concludes today, in which 32 teams participated. The league was organized by Old Town Baramulla Cricket Association with the final match being played between Victoria Reds and Baramulla Sports.
Secretary Sports Council, Waheed Ur Rehman Para was present on the occasion.
While encouraging the teams, the Secretary Sports Council asked the players to play in a sportsmanship spirit. He said that the Sports Council will provide all help for the support of aspiring players and teams.
Later, Secretary Sports Council interacted with the pla

Priya Sethi dedicates to people hand pumps in Garnai village'
Says women won't trek for potable water now

KATHUA JULY 23: In order to provide potable water to people of village Garnari in district Kathua and ease problems of women folk who had to trek miles to get water, Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Horticulture, Floriculture & Parks Priya Sethi today dedicated two hand pumps to the villagers.
Speaking on the occasion, Priya Sethi said that Prime Minister

Nanda dedicates transformers to people of Sundrani, Seen Brahmana

UDHAMPUR, JULY 23: Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda inaugurated two transformers of 100 KVA and 63 KVA each at Sundrani and Seen Brahmana villages.
While speaking on the occasion, Minister said that the government is making concerted efforts to improve basic amenities for the people and developing power infra to augment power supply is getting focused attention.
Meanwhile, he also visited village Dhanoo and held a public meeting, during which the people of the area apprised him of their issues pertaining to augmenting water supply, roads and scarcity of staff in differ

Pampore constituency to be developed on modern lines: Mir Zahoor'

SRINAGAR, JULY 23: Describing the present era as a golden period of development and prosperity for the J&K State, Minister of State for Forest, Environment, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad, today said that Pampore is being developed as a model constituency.
The Minister said this while addressing a large public gathering in Srinagar.
Reiterating the governm

Lal Singh pays tributes to Maharaja Pratap Singh on 167th birth anniversary'

REASI, JULY 23: General Zorawar Singh Memorial Committee observed 167th birth anniversary of Maharaja Pratap Singh at Reasi today.
Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh was the chief guest on the occasion.
The Minister visited the birth place of Maharaja Pratap Singh at Court Complex Reasi and paid floral tributes to the late Maharaja.
He also addressed a mega fun

Bukhari, Priya inaugurate ‘Mango Show’ at Abhinav Theatre'
‘JK to have a Horticulture Policy soon’

JAMMU, JULY 23: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari and Minister of State for Education, Tourism and Horticulture, Priya Sethi inaugurated divisional level Mango Fruit Show at Abhinav Theatre, here today.
Vice Chairman Horticulture Development Board, Abdul Salam Reshi, Secretary Horticulture, M H Malik, Director Horticulture Jammu, Bhawani Rakwal besides senior functionaries o

Infrastructure upgradation to augment power supply in border areas: Sham Choudhary'

JAMMU, JULY 23 - Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary today said that requisite steps are underway to provide transformers and other infrastructure to augment power supply in every village in Suchetgarh so that people don’t face any difficulty during the summer season.
The Minister said this while addressing the gathering during a public grievance redressal camp at

Ganga assures full support to industrialists in facilitating smooth transition to GST'

JAMMU, JULY 23: Minster for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga today assured the industrialists that all possible support would be provided to them in smooth transition to Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime so that they don’t face any difficulty in running their businesses.
The Minister said this while addressing a meeting convened to listen to the problems being faced by the indust

Hanjura seeks youth push to Govt’s developmental agenda'
‘Tackling unemployment among biggest challenges’

BUDGAM, JULY 23: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, today appealed the youth to support the state government in realizing its developmental agenda.
The Minister was speaking at a public meeting held at Chrar-e-Sharief here today.
He said unemployment in the State is a crucial concern and that the State government is working hard to tackle the issue and explore possibilities of

Abdul Haq reviews pace of developmental projects in Chenab Valley
‘Govt committed to provide good governance’

KISHTWAR, JULY 23: Minister for Rural Development Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq yesterday embarked on a three day tour to Chenab valley to review the functioning of various departments in the district.
Minister is accompanied by the MLC Firdous Ahmad Tak and senior officials of Rural Development Department Kishtwar district. Minister travelled to Kishtwar district via Sinthan road and enroute inspected various ongoing works of the Rural Development Department.
At Potato Farm, in Inderwal block, Minister interacted with the members of Gujjar community who migrate to the Pota

Altaf Bukhari for holistic development of students

SRINAGAR, JULY 23: Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, today stressed on the need for providing exposure to students of the State along with formal education for their holistic development.
The Minister was speaking during a flag-off ceremony of an educational tour of girl students to Leh and Kargil.
The educational tour has been organized by the Department of School Education, Kashmir, in which 40 students from various parts of Kashmir along with four teachers are undertaking a 10-day long educational tour of the twin desert districts.
While interacting with the students,

Shrine Board approves Master Plan of Nursing College
PET CT Scanner to become operational at SSH Kakryal in December

NEW DELHI, JULY 23 - The 60th meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was held here yesterday under the chairmanship of Governor N. N. Vohra, Chairman of the Shrine Board.
The Board reviewed the pace of work on its various upcoming major infrastructure projects and took decisions in regard to a number of important matters.
Dr. E. Sreedharan, Dr. S. S. Bloeria, Mrs. Sudha Murty, Dr. Ashok Bhan, Mr. H. L. Maini, Mr. Justice (Retd) Permod Kohli, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Shiv Kumar Sharma and Mr. B. B. Vyas, all Board Members, Mr. Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Chief Executive Officer and Dr. M. K. Kumar an

Don't forget 1971, Naidu warns Pakistan'

New Delhi, July 23 : Hitting out at Pakistan for "aiding and abetting terror", NDA's Vice Presidential candidate M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday reminded it not to forget what happened in 1971 in a reference to the Bangladesh War in which it faced a humiliating defeat.
Naidu was addressing the annual Kargil Parakram Parade here, held in remembrance of soldiers killed in a war with Pakistan in Jammu

Kashmiri politician Tarigami suffers heart block'

Srinagar, July 23 : Senior Jammu and Kahsmir politician and top communist leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami suffered a heart block on Sunday and was immediately rushed to the Srinagar medical institute.
Tarigami, who has represented Kulgam continuously since 1996, faced multiple problems during last night at his Srinagar residence and was rushed to Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKI

CRPF troopers thrash company commander after a colleague dies'

Srinagar, July 23 : Angry CRPF troopers in Jammu and Kashmir thrashed their company commander on Sunday after a trooper died "as he was denied permission to visit hospital for treatment".
Police sources said a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper died in Wanpoh area of Anantnag district.
"Angry colleagues of the deceased trooper trashed their company commander, alleging that the sick tro

ABAC stages protest in front of DC office, demand immediate completion of Androlla bridge.'

Rajouri, July 23: Senior Congress leader and Ex.MLA, Kalakote Mr.Ashok Sharma,Coordinator, AICC Vichar Vibhag led a strong protest delegation infront of DC Office for the construction and completion of Androlla bridge which was organised by Androlla Bridge Action Committee (ABAC).The committee demanded for earlier completion of the said bridge which was washed away in floods three years back and

GOVT TO DEVELOP MAJOR TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE IN KALAKOTE: KOHLI

RAJOURI, JULY 23: The minister for Animal and Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Er. Abdul Ghani Kohli today said that State Government is keen to bring Kalakote on tourism map and development of major tourism projects in the areas in being planned.
The minister said this while visiting the proposed site for construction of artificial lake near Kalakote and tourism infrastructure at Tatapani hot-springs located at 40KM from Rajouri. He also reviewed the existing tourist facilities at Tatapani and directed the Tourism Development Authority for a comprehensive DPR to develop facilities at the hot

GOVT TO PROMOTE MILK PRODUCTION IN RAJOURI: KOHLI
Inaugurates Milk Village at Argi


RAJOURI July 23: The minister for Animal and Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Engr. Abdul Ghani Kohli today inaugurated ‘Milk Village’ in Argi area of the district. Under this ambitious project of Animal Husbandry Department, 50 identified beneficiaries of the village would be provided 100% subsidy to establish dairy farms units on modern lines.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said, “The scheme entails establishment of dairy units with dairy animals of established genetic worth in 50 villages of the state with 50 beneficiaries per village”, adding the aim of scheme is to bridge the

Budha Amaranth Yatra'
DC Poonch reviews arrangements at Dashnami Aakhara Mandir

POONCH, JULY 23 Deputy Commissioner Poonch Tariq Ahmad Zargar along with SSP Poonch sh.Rsjiv Kumar Panday & other concerned civil and police officers today visited at Dashnami Aakhara Mandir Poonch and held meeting to review the arrangements put in place by the departments like security arrangements including area domination at important sites.
The team of officers met with chairman of Dashnami

Fukki seized in Anantnag'

Srinagar, July 23: Jammu and Kashmir police has seized four bags of Fukki in Sangam area of Anantnag District today.
Acting on a specific information regarding the transportation of Fukki, a police party headed by DO Sangam Shri Mohammad Ashraf under the supervision SSP Anantnag Shri Altaf Ahmad Khan laid a Naka at Partu Sangam. During the Naka checking a Santro vehicle bearing registration No

9370 Certificates and Services provided in PSGA camps

Rajouri, July 23 : District Development Commissioner, Rajouri Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary reviewed the progress achieved by Revenue and Health departments in providing certificates and services to public under Public Service Guarantee Act in a series of camps organised in remote and far flung areas of district. More than 9300 certificates were provided.
Revenue Department has provided 4602 certificates during last three weeks in these camps which include 576 caste certificates, 977 PRCs, 510 RBA/LC certificates, 107 Mutations attested, 993 Revenue Extracts, 277 income certificates, 441 Aadhar

DC Kishtwar reviews Independence Day arrangements

KISHTWAR, JULY 22: To discuss and finalise the arrangement for the celebration of upcoming Independence Day, Deputy Commissioner Ghulam Nabi Balwan convened a meeting of all district and sectoral officers here today.
​ The meeting was attended by SSP Kishtwar Sandeep Wazir, ACR Mohd Syed Khan, CPO Yasir Balwan, Tehsildar kishtwar Irshad Butt besides officer of PWD (R&B), PDD, PHE, NHPC, KDA, Social welfare, Medical, Education, Agriculture, RDD, Sports, Information, Horticulture, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Food, Municipal, Army, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services.
It was decided that the m

SVEEP awareness programme organized at GDC Bhaderwah

BHADERWAH, JULY 22: As per the directions of Election Commissioner of India, an awareness programme cum debate competition was organised today by District Election Officer (District Development Commissioner) Doda at Government Degree College Bhaderwah.
The programme held under SVEEP was attended by a large number of students of college and various schools of the town.
ACR Doda Tariq Hussain Naik was the chief guest and Principal Govt. Degree College Bhaderwah Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed Dar was the guest of honour.
Assistant Director Employment Doda Muneeb Umar (Nodal Officer SVEEP Doda), Election

Voter enrolment progress reviewed at Samba

SAMBA, JULY 22: The progress of ongoing voter enrolment drive was reviewed here today at a meeting chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner Samba Vivek Sharma.
The meeting was attended by (ERO Samba) Waseem Raja Khan, SDM Vijaypur (ERO) Ravinder Sharma, AERO’s ,CEO , CMO , PO ICDS , Principals of Govt Higher Secondary Schools, Govt Degree College, ITI and Polytechnic Samba.
The ADDC thoroughly reviewed ongoing drive and preparedness for interactive school engagement programme.
The meeting emphasised on the need to collectively utilise the services of BLOs, ASHA workers, AWW

Zulfkar for technological intervention to ensure transparency, accountability'
Minister inaugurates ‘Command and Control Centre’ at FCS&CA Directorate Jammu

JAMMU, JULY 22 – Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Information Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today inaugurated ’Command and Control Centre’ at Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Channi Himmat.
Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil, Supplies & Consumers Affairs Shafiq Ahmed Raina, Director Food, Civil, Supplies & Consumers R A Inqlabi, Joint Director Informat

G. M Saroori visited Thathri, Gugara Kahara, met with cloudburst sufferers'
Announced various relief measures for rehabilitation and welfare of the victims

THATHRI, JULY 22: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori visited the cloudburst-sufferers of Thathri areas of district Doda and announced various relief measures for the rehabilitation and welfare of the victims.
The MLA Inderwal was accompanied by SDM Thathri Mohd Anwar Banday, Executice Engineer PHE Abdul Wahid Zargar, Tehsildar Thathri,

SP College holds annual boys road race'

SRINAGAR, JULY 22: An annual road race for boys was held by Sri Pratap College Srinagar from Nehru Park to Nishat Garden today.
The run was flagged-off at 6:00 am by the college Principal Professor (Dr) Parveen Pandit from the Nehru Park along the Boulevard road on the banks of Dal Lake. Around 95 college students participated in the race.
Ather Bakshi B.Sc. 4th Semester took the lead by sprin

Seizure of wrongly parked vehicles: Registrar Judicial modifies order

SRINAGAR, JULY 22: The Registrar Judicial has modified its order dated 9th May 2017 by virtue of which the owners of the vehicles seized for roadside parking were directed to file an undertaking before the Registrar Judicial.
The modification of the order introduces a provision by which the vehicle owners can file application and undertaking directly before the concerned Mobile Magistrate (Traffic) to the effect that no violation shall be done in future.
In order to make meaningful the exercise of securing an undertaking from the defaulter, the concerned Mobile Magistrate will ensure that t

Govt working towards JK sustainable development: Mir Zahoor'

SRINAGAR, JULY 22: Minister of State for Forest, Environment, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad has said that the sustainable development of Jammu and Kashmir State is the mission of the present Government headed by the Chief Minister Ms Mehbooba Mufti. He said in this regard various initiatives are under way and the construction work on various micro and macro

Govt’s focus on uplift of weaker sections of society: Hanjura'
Asks officers to cover more unmarried poor girls under State Marriage Assistance Scheme

SRINAGAR, July 22: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura Saturday said that the State Government is committed to provide all possible financial assistance to weaker and vulnerable sections of society for their overall uplift.
The Minister said this while addressing a meeting convened to take a comprehensive review of the implementation of social welfare schemes in the Budgam distric

Sham Choudhary for seeking public feedback to improve service delivery'
Directs conducting area-wise survey to know ground position of irrigation schemes

JAMMU, JULY 22 – Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary today underlined the need to get public feedback for improving service delivery on the ground level.
The Minister directed I&FC functionaries to conduct areas wise survey and create data bank about the condition, discharge capacity of each irrigation canal and excess or shortfall of supply to a particular area”.

HC stayed election of Forest Minister’s wife as Hockey President

Jammu, JULY 22: In a suit filed by Romal Singh seeking declaration to the effect that the election of Kanta Andotra w/o Sh. Lal Singh as President, G. S. Bakshi as General Secretary , Sheikh Mahmood Maqbool as Senior Vice President, defendant Asima ali & S. Ranbir Singhas Vice Presidents of Hockey Jammu and Kashmir is illegal.
City Judge Jammu M S Manhas observed that from the perusal of material/documents on record and the averments made in the plaint, it reveals that applicants/plaintiffs have succeeded to make out a prima facie case in their favour and balance of convenience also lies i

District admin organises medical camp under PSGA in Thanamandi. '

Rajouri, July 22: Keeping alive the mission to provide all type of services under various sectors at door step, under Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA) and to ensure its proper implementation, district administration Rajouri has been organising various camps in different parts in which all stakeholders gave their participation.Also to evolve a system in the department, where a common man will n

HC order include the names of 58 petitioners for biometric regularization

Jammu, JULY 22: In a petition filed by bunch of quashing the list issued by Incharge Akhnoor Division Flood Control & Irrigation Department as per the Government circular No. 02-F OF 2017 whereby the services of the services of the petitioners are being terminated which is violative of fundamental rights of the petitioner and also seeking direction to the Commissioner/Secretary to include the names of the petitioners being employees/workers/laborers engaged/ appointed at Akhnoor division by the department in the list prepared by the concerned officers of the said Akhnoor Divisi

NC leaders tours remote areas of Bhaderwah '

BHADERWAH,JUL 22: National Conference senior Vice President Doda district and In charge Bhaderwah constituency , Dr Raiz Bhaderwahi , conducted three days extensive tour of all blocks of Bhaderwah included Chinta , Athkar , Sarna , Sherakhi , Sarna ,Chaka , Kulsari and Bhalla and many other remote villages, addressed a series of public meetings and took stock of the problems faced by the inhabita

Kashmir will become Syria, Afghanistan if America intervenes: Mehbooba '

Srinagar, July 22 :Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday rebuked National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on Kashmir issue and said that the situation in Kashmir Valley would be same as Syria and Afghanistan if America starts intervening.
“China, America should mind their own business, we all know what is the situation of the countries wherever they intervened be it Afgha

Damaged transformers pester consumers in Bhaderwah '

BHADERWAH,JULY 22: People are up in arms against power development department (PDD) in Sultanpura and Iqbal Colony area of Bhaderwah for continuous power outages due to damaged transformers.The local alleged that department is adopting delaying tactics in repairing the defunct transformers and restoring electricity and also alleged that the transformer of their locality went defunct two times in

Mehbooba Mufti Rejects Farooq Abdullah’s Suggestion of Third Party Intervention to Solve Kashmir Issue'

Srinagar, July 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday rejected National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah’s suggestion of third party mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue with Pakistan. Mehbooba Mufti said US and China should not interfere in Kashmir. The Chief Minister reminded how third party intervention led to massive destruction in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Soldier injured in fresh firing along LoC '

Jammu: An Indian Army soldier was injured on Saturday after the armies of India and Pakistan traded fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, defence sources said.

The soldier was injured in Lam sector of the LoC, he added.

The Pakistani Army is using small arms, automatics and mortars, the Defence Ministry source said.
The Indian Army was responding effectively and strong

Abdullah’s Kashmir mediation remark: PDP welcomes, ally BJP condemns'

Srinagar,July 21: Ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday welcomed the statement of NC president Farooq Abdullah in which he had called for a dialogue with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue.
However, PDP’s ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned the statement and demanded an apology from Abdullah for seeking third-party mediation on Kashmir issue.
Earlier in the day, former

25 kg heroin seized from truck carrying goods from Pak-administered Kashmir'

Baramulla, July 21: Police in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday recovered a huge consignment of heroin hidden in boxes from a truck coming from Pakistan-administered Kashmir as part of cross-LoC trade, said an official.
He said the consignment weighing 25 kg was hidden in boxes purportedly to contain mercantile goods.
The driver of the truck, identified as Syed Yousuf, has been arrested. The estim

Massive plantation taken up to improve forest cover in Samba: Lal Singh'
Asks Forest deptt to expedite drive to achieve set targets

SAMBA, JULY 21-Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh today directed the Forest Department to intensify the plantation drive to achieve set targets across the Samba district. He said that a massive drive has been launched this monsoon to restore and replenish degraded forest cover across the Jammu region and efforts are being made for restoration of the wild life habi

SLSA constitutes Core Group to reach out to Thathri cloudburst victims

DODA, JULY 21: Under the directions of Executive Chairman State Legal Services Authority (SLSA), Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, Chairman District Legal Services Authority Bhaderwah (Principal District and Sessions Judge), today directed for constituting a Core Group to help Thathri cloud burst victims.
It was said that the Core Group will be headed by Judicial Officer in terms of “Scheme for Legal Services to Disaster Victims through Legal Services Authorities” to coordinate with the district administration for timely evacuation of the Cloud Burst victims to the temporary shelter camp (relief

Imran Ansari appointed Member Tourism Advisory Board'

SRINAGAR, JULY 21: The Government today accorded sanction to the inclusion of Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services & Sports, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari, as a Member of Tourism Advisory Board.

Veeri stresses on infrastructure upgradation in Revenue Department'
Reviews functioning of Revenue Department

SRINAGAR, JULY 21: To give major flip to the Revenue department, Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Abdul Rehman Veeri today stressed on infrastructure build up of Revenue assets across state.
The Minister was speaking at a high level review meeting of Revenue Department here. The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner Revenue Lokesh Jha, Commissioner Secret

Supply of safe drinking water to people Govt's priority: Sham Choudhary
Inspects Water Filtration Plant Manchan, Deoli in Doda

SRINAGAR, JULY 21 - Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary today inspected the Water Filtration Plants in Doda and asked the field staff to regular monitor the quality of water being supplied to the people of the areas after its treatment at these plants.
The Minister was accompanied by Chief Engineer PHE Jammu Sushil Aima, Chief Engineer I&FC Jammu Rajeev Gandotra, Superintending Engineers and other senior officers of the department.
Sham Lal Choudhary visited WFP Manchan and Deoli having capacity of 30000 GPH and 15000 GPH respectively. He inspected th

Hanjura reviews Hazrat Syed Ali Aali Balkhi (RA) Urs arrangements
Directs for providing adequate basic facilities to devotees

SRINAGAR, JULY 21: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for annual Urs of Hazrat Syed Ali Aali Balkhi (RA) Pakherpora to be observed from July 25 to August 11.
The Minister also reviewed arrangements of Urs of Syed Soliah Khan Sahib (RA) Khansahib being observed from July 21 to July 23.
Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Mohammad Harun Malik, SSP Budgam Tejinder Sigh, ADC Budgam, besides senior officers of PDD, PHE, Health, Transport, Municipality and other concerned Departments attended the meeting. The members of local Auq

PMSSS: 3193 seats filled after second round of counseling

SRINAGAR, JULY 21: After the second round of counseling which concluded here on Tuesday, 3193 seats have been filled in various technical and general courses under the Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for J&K students.
The counseling was simultaneously held at the designated Centres including Amar Singh College, Srinagar, Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu and Government Eliezer Joldan Memorial College, Leh.
According to a notification issued by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), while all the seats have been filled under un-reserved quo

DIPR mulls constitution of State Media Advisory Committee
SMAC to look into operational issues faced by journalists while discharging professional duties

SRINAGAR, JULY 21: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has decided to move a proposal before the Government for constituting a State Media Advisory Committee (SMAC) to look into the operational issues faced by the journalists while performing their professional duties in J&K.
The decision was taken after the issue regarding day-to-day operational hassles faced by journalists in J&K was raised by media-persons during their meetings with the Press Council of India team.
The PCI team headed by Mr S N Sinha, during their meetings with the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti an

PCI Panel calls on Omar Abdullah'

SRINAGAR, JULY 21: The 3-Member Sub-Committee of the Press Council of India (PCI) headed by Mr S N Sinha called on the former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah here today to discuss the issues of J&K media.
Former Ministers Ali Mohammad Sagar, Aga Ruhullah and Nasir Aslam Wani were also present during the meeting.
The other members of the PCI Sub-Committee included Mr C K Nayak, Dr Suman Gupta and

Sham Choudhary visits Thatri to oversee rescue, relief operations'

SRINAGAR, JULY 21: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary on the directions of Chief Minister Ms Mehbooba Mufti visited Thathri town in Doda district to oversee the rescue and relief operations launched after the cloudburst hit Thathri town early morning on July 20.
The Minister was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Doda Bhupinder Singh who apprised the Minister abou

Dy CM calls on Prime Minister'

SRINAGAR, JULY 21: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today called on the Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi and discussed various issues like cross border shelling, steps being taken by the Government for sustainment of peace and the conduct of annual Amarnath Yatra.
Matters of internal security and issues pertaining to refugees also came under discussion.
The Dy CM sought a special recruitm

Mehbooba asks country’s media watchdogs to help in correct, contextual portrayal of JK'
Says State’s media fraternity performed even in difficult times, maintained professional integrity

SRINAGAR, JULY 21: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has asked country’s top media watchdog organizations to help in correct and contextual portrayal of the happenings in the State.
Interacting with the visiting team of Press Council of India which met her here today, the Chief Minister said a section of country’s media has been indulging in debates, discussions and reportage about the State and it

LMD imposes Rs 25000 fine on branded tea company

UDHAMPUR, JULY 20: Legal Metrology Department (LMD) Udhampur on Thursday penalized a branded tea company for violating labeling norms.
A team headed by Assistant Controller, Legal Metrology Udhampur, Anita Sharma, Inspector Rita Devi and other officials of department ,during a market inspection, found that the Marvel (Gold) tea pouches having net weight 15g had discrepancies in making mandatory declarations. Besides, the team also observed smudging of MRP on certain packages.
The team conducted the inspection at distributor level and detected similar discrepancies on some other pouches of

Deputy Speaker for expediting RDD works in Gurez'

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Deputy Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Mr. Nazir Ahmed Gurezi today convened a meeting of the senior officers of Rural Development Department to review the functioning of the department in Gurez valley.
The meeting was attended by Director Rural Development Kashmir, Gazanfer Ali, Joint Director Planning, Rural Development and PR, S. Shabir Shafi, Assistant Commissioner Develop

Sajad Lone pays obeisance at Darbar –e-Aalia Younusia

KUPWARA, JULY 20: Minister for Social Welfare, ARI & Trainings and Science & Technology, Sajad Gani Lone today attended the 125th Urs-e-Mubarak at Darbar –e-Aalia Younusia at Awoora Kupwara and prayed for peace and prosperity in the state.
MLA Kupwara Bashir Ahmad Dar also accompanied the Minister and paid obeisance at the Darbar.
The Minister interacted with visitors and said that "following in the footsteps of Sufis and saints, we should also spread a message of peace, amity and compassion".
During three day congregation, religious scholars threw light on multidimensional and multifacete

Kohli convenes joint meeting of administration & public at Kalakote, Chingus
Lauds District Admin for carrying out timely rescue and relief operations along LoC

RAJOURI, JULY 20: The Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Abdul Ghani Kohli today called upon the District Administration to closely monitor the performance of all district and sectoral officers so that time bound delivery of services and completion of projects of public importance could be ensured.
He was speaking in two consecutive meetings of General Public and district and sectoral officers at Kalakote and Chingus. The public raised a range of issues pertaining to various departments. Minister gave patient hearing to the public and passed on spot directions for early redre

Zulfkar grieved over cloudburst deaths in Thatri

SRINAGAR, JULY 20:, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Information, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today expressed grief over the tragic death of six persons in a cloudburst in Thatri area of Doda district.
Mr Zulfkar asked the administration to rush with men and machinery for carrying out rescue and rehabilitation for the affected people.

Govt focused on ensuring grassroots development: Veeri'
Lays foundation of Tehsil office Mattan, hands-over cheques worth Rs 56.50 among beneficiaries

ANANTNAG, JULY 20: Reaffirming his commitment for overall Development at grassroot levels, Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Abdul Rehman Veeri today laid foundation of Tehsil Office Mattan.
The mega-structure would be constructed at a cost of over Rs 2 crore and would be a one stop solution of all revenue related matter for the people of the area. The mega comple

Lal Singh calls for taking plantation drive on mission mode'
Urges people to become ‘Green Ambassadors’ in protecting the environment

KATHUA, JULY 20: In continuation with the plantation drive, kick started by the Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology, Ch Lal Singh as part of the 68th Van Mahotsav celebration across the state, today number of forest species including medicinal, ornamental and fruit saplings were planted at Rehan, Atal Setu, Zero Morh, Barmargala and Jated areas of Basohli.
While addressing the people,

Prof Amitabh Mattoo expresses grief over Thathri cloudburst incident

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Advisor to Chief Minister, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo today expressed grief over the loss of human life in cloudburst at Thatri.
Prof. Mattoo expressed solidarity with the families who lost their dear ones in this tragic incident. He said that directions have been passed to officials to start relief and rehabilitation work without any delay.

Naeem Akhtar tours Sonwar constituency'
Directs expediting road, drain construction at Mulnar, Daara

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar, today held an extensive tour of Sonwar constituency, wherein he reviewed the construction of various developmental works.
The Minister was accompanied by MLA Sonwar Mohammed Ashraf Mir, Chief Engineer PHE and I&FC and other concerned officials.
During his visit to Gujjar Basti, Mulnar and Dachigam, the Minister said that the main roa

PCI team interacts with media-persons at Anantnag'
Assure journalists of highlighting their grievances at appropriate forums

ANANTNAG, JULY 20: The three-member team of Press Council of India (PCI) led by S N Sinha held extensive deliberations here today with the media-persons from South Kashmir.
The members of the visiting Sub-Committee include Mr C K Nayak, Dr Suman Gupta and Mr Naveen Joshi.
Several media-persons from South Kashmir representing print, electronic and digital media organizations in Anantnag, Kulgam

Dr Drabu approves creation of Jammu & Kashmir Civil Supplies Corporation'
'It will be game-changer in bringing transparency in Public Distribution System'

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: In a significant decision, Minister of Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu, today gave approval to the creation of Jammu Kashmir Civil Supplies Corporation that will change the face of Public Distribution System in the State.
The Minister said the Corporation will be the sole agency for procurement of food grains under Public Distribution System while maintaining Commercial Accounting Sy

Dy CM for cultural, intellectual engagement of youth'
Felicitates Vrinda Gujral, Satyam Mehra

JAMMU, JULY 20 – Stressing on the importance of cultural and intellectual engagement of youth, Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh said involvement of children and youth in cultural activities helps in channelizing their energy towards a right perspective.
The Deputy CM was speaking at the culminating day of four-day long “Celebrating Childhood” festival organised by Natrang at Abhinav Theatr

Governor expresses grief over loss of lives in Thathri cloud burst

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Governor N.N. Vohra has expressed grief over the loss of precious lives and conveyed his heartfelt sympathy to the families of those killed in the cloudburst triggered flash floods in Thathri town of Doda district last night.
Governor is saddened to also learn about the damage to residential and commercial properties and a school, caused by the flash floods. He has advised urgent start of the work for the restoration of the damaged properties and provision of relief.

More than 4000 migrants in 6 relief camps'

Rajouri, July 20: District Administration, Rajouri established a new relief camp in wake of fresh migration triggered by repeated shelling in forward areas. The number of migrants in relief camps has crossed 4000. Deputy Commissioner Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary reviewed the amenities being provided in relief camps and arrangements for education of migrant students.
A total number of 961 families c

Chief Secretary chairs meeting of the Committee of Secretaries'
Stresses on timely submission of UCs, addressing public grievances, undertaking field visits

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Thursday underlined the importance of submitting utilization certificates (UCs) on time to pave way for speedy and effective implementation of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
Chairing the meeting of the Committee of Secretaries (CoS), here, Chief Secretary urged Administrative Secretaries to ensure that project-wise UCs are submitted and bottlen

Mir Zahoor for revival of defunct Cooperative Societies'

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Minister of State for Forest, Environment, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad stressed the need for revival of defunct Cooperative Societies in the State. In this regard, he asked the concerned to take immediate measures for ensuring strengthening of these societies.
Chairing a meeting with the officers of Cooperative Department convened toda

Andrabi attends 125th Urs at Darbar –e-Aalia Younusia
Devotees from different States attended Urs, prayed for peace, prosperity of JK

KUPWARA, JULY 20: Minister of State for Hajj and Auqaf, Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi today attending 125th Urs-e-Mubarak at Durbar –e-Aalia Younusia at Awoora Kupwara and prayed for peace and prosperity in the state.
Mr. Andrabi also reviewed the arrangements put in place by the district administration for the visiting pilgrims. The Minister was informed that all necessary arrangements have been put in place for the visitors.
While interacting with the visitors, the Minister said that the land of Kashmir is known as the land of Sufis and saints who throughout their life have preached compassio

Hanjura reviews progress of MGNREGA, IAY schemes in Chrar-e-Sharif constituency'

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today convened a meeting to review the progress of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) and various other schemes undertaken by Rural Development Department in Chari-Sharif Constituency.
The meeting was attended by Director Rural Development Kashmir, ACD Budgam, DPO Budgam

Govt strengthening women SHGs to make them self reliant: Abdul Haq'
Umeed scheme will ensure eradication of rural poverty

PULWAMA, JULY 20: Minister for Rural Development Panchayat Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq today said the government is committed to strengthen women Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing every possible assistance to them aimed at eradicating rural poverty and to achieve overall development of rural economy.
Minister said this while reviewing the functioning of State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRL

Zulfkar for expediting shifting of oil depots from Jammu city'
'Safety of people prime concern of Govt'

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Terming the safety of people prime concern of the government, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Information, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today asked the all the concerned agencies to expedite the process of shifting of oil depots from Jammu city to less populated areas.
Speaking at a meeting convened to review the process of shifting of oil depots t

Chief Minister expresses grief over deaths in Thatri cloudburst'

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic death of six persons in a cloudburst which hit the Thatri area of Doda district early this morning.
Mehbooba Mufti has directed the District administration to intensify rescue and rehabilitation operations, provide adequate hospital treatment to the injured and make arrangements of shelter, food

Heavy vehicular traffic allowed on Mughal road; Kashmir, Leh highway open'

Srinagar, Jul 20: One-way heavy vehicular traffic has been allowed on historic Mughal road, linking Shopian in south Kashmir with Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu region, after remaining suspended for about eight months.

However, one-way light vehicular traffic was allowed on the Mughal road on April 23 after remaining closed for winter months due to accumulation of heavy snow. The road was made

1,877 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra'

Jammu, July 20: A fresh batch of 1,877 pilgrims left Jammu for the Kashmir Valley on Thursday to perform the annual Amarnath Yatra.

"Another batch of 1,877 yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas at 3.30 a.m., in an escorted convoy of 60 vehicles," the police said here.

Over 2.25 lakh pilgrims have reached the shrine located at 3,888 metres above sea-level since the 40-day yatra started on J

5 killed, many trapped in flash floods triggered by cloudburst in Doda'

Jammu, July 20: A total of 5 people have been killed until now, 9 have been injured and 6 houses, 02 shops and 1 private school building has destroyed as flash floods followed by cloudburst wreaked havoc in Doda district late last night.


The cloudburst took place around 2 am last night at Thatri town of the district, causing flash floods.

Vast areas along the Batote-Kishtwar National High

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