SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 83fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 59 from Jammu division and 24 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 455089. Moreover, 37 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 22 from Jammu division and 15from Kashmir division.
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) is establishing and nurturing an entrepreneurial ecosystem under micro and village industries sector across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. KVIB has an important role in Employment Generation, through various schemes they are implementing in J&K.
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Wednesday stressed on delivering all the Amrit Sarovars (AS) well before the set deadline. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of the UT Level Committee constituted for Amrit Sarovar here. The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries of Jal Shakti; PWD; Forest; RDD; Revenue, Culture; District Development Commissioners; Representatives of NHAI besides other officers from the concerned Departments.
SRINAGAR: To mark the auspicious beginning of 43-days long celebration of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today performed the Puja of Baba Barfani and prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity of all.
I have full faith that the devotees traveling from all over the country to seek the divine blessings of Shri Amarnathji will have a safe and memorable pilgrimage, the Lt Governor said. Expecting a heavy footfall of yatris, the UT government and SASB have made extensive arrangements for Shri Amarnathji Yatra this year.
SRINAGAR: Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) received a complaint alleging therein that Sohail Unis Shikari, Range officer, Kokernag, Anantnag is demanding bribe of ₹22,000 through Forest Guard Ghulam Mohd. Naikoo for processing the file of the complainant for allotment of timber Kairoo (Kair) for house construction. The complainant managed ₹10,000 and approached ACB for legal action against the corrupt officials.
SRINAGAR: Speaking on the Zee Salam Conclave “Emerging Jammu Kashmir”, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said the unprecedented developments have taken place in Jammu & Kashmir in the past 2-3 years. “J&K is treading on the path of progress and prosperity only due to the clear vision for the welfare of the people and the determination of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, he added.
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended 'Kisan Maha Sammelan' and felicitated innovative, technically empowered farmers for their contribution to agriculture & horticulture sector, today at SKICC, Srinagar. The Lt Governor felicitated innovative, technically empowered farmers for their contribution to agriculture and horticulture sector. The Lt Governor expressed his gratitude to the farming community for their immense contributions towards ensuring food security for our UT and nation.
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended an event of Women Entrepreneurs organized by J&K Rural Livelihood Mission at the lawns of SKICC. On the occasion, the Lt Governor e-inaugurated and laid foundation stone for New District Rural Haats across J&K and dedicated the facility to all the women entrepreneurs.
SRINAGAR: Participation of Civil Society members and locals are inextricably woven into Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SAJY) , said Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Lt Governor was speaking during a programme organized by Civil Society of Kashmir & PHDCCI to welcome Shri Amarnathji Yatris, here at SKICC. Many generations here have assisted in this spiritual journey and Darshan of Shri Amarnath ji. Apart from having a spiritual significance, integral part of lifetime, the pilgrimage also gives J&K opportunity to showcase its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, said the Lt Governor
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today held a meeting with senior political leaders to discuss arrangements and management of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, at Raj Bhavan here. The Lt Governor observed that sacred pilgrimage strengthens our faith in the goodness of mankind & its successful conduct is responsibility of every citizen of J&K UT.
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board’s (SASB) Yatri Niwas at Chanderkote, Ramban through virtual mode from the Convention Centre, Canal road, Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor said that today’s inauguration of Chanderkote Yatri Niwas is an important link in the efforts of administration to organize a grand Yatra this year.
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 7th Convocation ceremony of SKUAST-Jammu at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST, Chatha. The Lt Governor lauded the University for rendering service to the nation by training young men and women in modern agriculture science and technology, who will shape the destiny of farming sector.
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Health & Medical Education, Manoj K Dwivedi today chaired a meeting to review the physical and financial achievements during this financial year for the smooth implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes across Jammu and Kashmir. Principal Govt Medical College Jammu/ Srinagar/ Anantnag/ Baramulla/ Kathua/ Doda/ Rajouri, Mission Director, National Health Mission J&K, Chief Executive Officer State Health Society, Director General Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, Director Finance H&ME, Director (Coordination) New GMCs & Nursing Colleges, Director Ayush, Project Director JKSACS, Chief Engineer PW (R&B), Head of Department, Oncology Department, GMC Jammu, Controller Drugs, Drug & Food Control Organization, Executive Engineer JKPCC and other concerned attended the meeting in person and in virtual mode from Jammu.
SRINAGAR: J&K IMPARD in association with Art of Living Foundation today organized a yoga session on “Building Resilience and Competencies of Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence” for 300 officer trainees undergoing training at IMPARD Srinagar branch. The yoga session was held with the personal intervention of Director General IMPARD, Saurabh Bhagat.
SRINAGAR: With a view to take stock of the J&K Bank’s preparation for providing the banking services to the devotees during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra – 2022, MD & CEO Baldev Prakash visited the Baltal base-camp near Sonamarg along with General Manager Tabassum Nazir and other senior officers.
SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 68 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 53from Jammu division and 15 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 454933. Moreover, 22 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 08fromJammu division and 14 from Kashmir division.
JAMMU: A meeting regarding creation of Green Corridor for transportation of Human Organs under National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP) was organized by the Department of Civil Aviation at Jammu Airport under the chairmanship of Airport, Director Sanjeev Kumar Garg the other day here in the AAI Conference Hall. Dr Sanjeev Puri, Joint Director, State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) J&K gave a detailed powerpoint presentation about Green Corridor for transport of Human Organ from Government Medical College Jammu to other hospitals in the UT and outside the UT where the organ is to be transplanted successfully to the needy patient within the golden hours without much delay.
KATHUA: The Lakhanpur corridor: the touchdown point for Amarnath Yatris entering Jammu & Kashmir via road has been turned into a Major Facilitation Centre by District Administration Kathua. The gateway of Jammu & Kashmir has been revamped into a multi-facility centre for smooth transit of Amarnath Yatris for their next phase of journey towards Jammu base camp.
JAMMU: To encourage and motivate the sports-loving youth of J&K to choose sports as a profession, J&K Government is constructing one playground in each Panchayat of UT to nurture the talent. For the promotion of sports at the grass-root level, each panchayat has been provided with sports kits during the Back to Village-3 as per the local requirements. The rapid promotion of sports in J&K, especially in the rural sector, has developed a sense of hope that the J&K will bring laurels from national and international tournaments.
JAMMU: Riding the green boom, one of the fastest players in the new-age electric vehicle segment, Electric One Mobility Pvt. Ltd. - India's Largest EV Super Store Chain operating in India and abroad has opened a brand new classy and spacious Flagship Store at RC Agencies, 68 BC Road, Rehari in Jammu thereby strengthening its retail presence in the state Mr. Pardeep Raj Kalia disclosed this in Jammu.
SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 67fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reported today; 47from Jammu division and 20 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 454865. Moreover, 29 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 19 from Jammu division and 10from Kashmir division.
SRINAGAR: Financial Commissioner Revenue, Shaleen Kabra today made a pilot launch of J&K Revenue Court Cases Monitoring System (RCCMS) for Revenue Courts of J&K for public. With the launch, the commitment of government towards establishing an efficient, accountable, public oriented and transparent justice delivery system has been put in place in consonance with the Lieutenant Governor’s endeavor of providing effective and good governance at people’s door steps.
SRINAGAR: All colleges in J&K will introduce a 30 credit voluntary skill certification programme this year. This will be in addition to the curriculum prescribed by the UGC for the undergraduate programme and the aim to this will be to give the students an additional skill certification leading to their higher employability. In addition several other innovative and reformative steps such as a uniform academic calendar, fidelity of the time table and exam schedule, student and institutional feedback, ERP support and biometric attendance will be introduced from this year onwards.
JAMMU: The Government of UT of Jammu and Kashmir today inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu to jointly work on the capacity building of IT infrastructure & e-Services.
“LG Mulaqaat”
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with 20 complainants from across the UT and addressed their grievances during “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live Public Grievance Hearing programme, at the Civil Secretariat. First step towards good governance is listening to people and resolving their grievances expeditiously. There is a visible improvement in performance of departments and level of public satisfaction, said the Lt Governor.
JAMMU: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Jammu) today held its 35th Board of Management Meeting (BoM) here at university’s main campus under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor, Prof. J.P. Sharma. At the outset, the Chairman, of the BoM, SKUAST-Jammu highlighted various initiatives taken by the University in Academic, Research and Extension.
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met Industry Leaders and representatives of various Industries Associations from across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting deliberated on enhancing ease of doing business and support to local industries. Certain measures of business revival package-2020, yet to be saturated across industries will be implemented within a time-frame to cushion the shock of pandemic, said the Lt Governor.
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today stressed upon the health officers to take every measure to restrict the spread of covid-19 here in the UT. He asked them to intensify the tracing, testing and inoculation of precautionary dose to people especially to those with comorbid conditions. He made these remarks in a high level meeting of health officers to review the Covid-19 scenario in the UT in view of rising cases in some States of the country.
SRINAGAR: Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather today said all arrangements have been finalized for the Amarnath Yatra while health facilities have been upgraded this year besides the routine facilities which used to be available en route the Yatra. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Dr MA Rather said all the arrangements have been made at both Chandanwadi and Balthal side and the healyth care facilities have been upgraded this year for yatris.
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Rowing Team today clinched its maiden medal at the concluding day at the National Rowing Championship held at Dal Lake here. On the final day of 23rd Sub-junior and 5th Inter State Challenger National Rowing Championship, J&K team clinched Bronze Medal in sub junior category of Rowing Championship.
SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 65 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reported today; 46from Jammu division and 19 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 454742. Moreover, 21 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 16fromJammu division and 05from Kashmir division.
BUDGAM: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Sukhnag Sozni Embroidery SFURTI Heritage Cluster of J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board today at Magam, Budgam. The Lt Governor said this SFURTI Cluster will deliver a holistic approach towards development of Sozni craft from production to marketing stage while catering needs of at least 500 artisans.
JAMMU: Kashmir valley is witnessing an exponential increase in the tourism flow due to the successful campaigns of the J&K Government to attract maximum tourists towards the region. According to statistics J&K tourism department, March 2022 broke the 10-year tourist arrival record in Kashmir, signalling that the tourism industry is finally on the path to recovery.
SRINAGAR: To ensure greater coordination and co-operation among various government departments detailed for providing services to yatries during ensuing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2022 (SAJY-2022), an extensive training workshop was held today at Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) HMT, Srinagar. During the session, officers of all the yatra related departments were briefed through detailed power point presentation regarding their roles and responsibilities for providing the services and to facilitate pilgrims.
JAMMU: Terming drug abuse as one of the dangerous and threatening challenges before humanity, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh (IPS) on Saturday sought the support of every section of the society to eradicate this menace. “Neither police nor society alone can face this menacing challenge which is destroying our younger generation”, ADGP Mukesh Singh said while addressing a massive programme organized by the Team Jammu on eve of “World Anti-Drug Day” at Royal Estate Banquets, Toph Sherkhanian, here today.
JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Executive Member Raman Suri, while expressing his grave concern over the strike by Jal Shakti employees wherein people are not getting potable water, said that this course of action is uncalled for as water supply comes under essential services. He urged the striking employees to resume their work, release water, and at the same time keep negotiating with the authorities for getting their demands addressed.
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary J & K , Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today commissioned State of Art Burn Unit at SKIMS and dedicated it to public. The Burn ward unit has 17 patient beds including a two bedded Intensive Care Unit, burn operation theater and physiotherapy facilities where quality burn care services will be rendered round the clock.
SRINAGAR: On the eve of International Day against Drug abuse and Illicit Trafficking 26 June 2022 eminent social activist Syed Karar Hashmi has expressed deep concern over the rising drug addiction in Kashmir added that drugs in the valley should be investigated and confronted from the root, and it should not be dealt with superficially.
SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 54fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reported today; 35from Jammu division and 19 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 454677. Moreover, 24 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 18 from Jammu division and 06 from Kashmir division.
GANDERBAL/ANANTNAG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today, in a day-long tour, visited both the Baltal and Pahalgam Axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SAJY) and reviewed the preparedness and response mechanism of all the stakeholder departments during the visit. The Lt Governor also conducted on-site inspection of facilities on travel routes of Baltal & Pahalgam and chaired review meetings at the base camps which discussed lodging, health care, communication network, sanitation, water supply, weather forecasting, emergency response, fire safety and all other basic necessities.
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today remarked that Jammu and Kashmir is making remarkable strides in development of medical infrastructure with sole objective of providing world class medical care facilities to the people here. The Advisor made these comments while addressing the inaugural session of mid term Continuing Medical Education (CME) Congress on Surgical Gastroenterology under the theme “Cancer and Non-Cancer Diseases of Biliary Tract” at SKIMS, Soura here. The CME Congress was organised by Department of Surgical Gastroenterology SKIMS under the aegis of Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology.
KASHMIR: Police alongwith security forces have busted a narco-terror funding module of proscribed terror outfit LeT by arresting 04 terrorist associates. Incriminating materials, explosives, ammunition and vehicles recovered from their possession.
SRINAGAR: In terms of J&K Reorganization Act, 2019, the Central Land Acquisition Act. "The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (Act 30 of 2013)" has been made applicable to the Union Territory of Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
JAMMU: A one day Interactive workshop was today conducted by Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) regarding "Implementation of EPR and Action Plan under E-waste Management Rules, 2016 in strategic partnership with Producer Responsibility Organization RLG Systems India Pvt. Ltd. The objective of the workshop was to deliberate upon the current scenario of EPR implementation in J&K and status of implementation of Action Plan under E-waste Rules and to have a common platform for discussion among the regulators and concerned stakeholders including implementing agencies, viz., District Administration, Local Bodies, Department of Industry & Commerce and Department of Labour to ensure effective implementation of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directions.
JAMMU: The seventh convocation of SKUAST-Jammu has been scheduled to be held from 26th of June to 28th June 2022 here at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha. Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare will be the Chief Guest on the Occasion and will award degrees and medals in august presence of LG J&K UT and Chancellor SKUAST Jammu Manoj Sinha.
SRINAGAR: With rise of Covid-19 cases in Kashmir valley over the last few days, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said there is no need to panic. “There is no increase in hospitalization, so the rise in cases should not be a cause of worry” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said case counts have lost relevance; hospitalization numbers are now reliable markers when it comes to assessing the threat from pandemic.
JAMMU: The new land laws are being hailed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir as a major step towards development and progress of J&K. The historic initiative of the government will revamp agriculture and allied sectors besides ensuring holistic development of all sectors.
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez, who has been nominated as Nodal Officer for carrying out safety audit of Ropeway projects in J&K, today reviewed the safety protocols put in place at the ropeways across J&K in a high level meeting of officers here. The meeting was attended by Director, Tourism Jammu, Vivekananda Rai; Managing Director, J&K Cable Car Corporation, Ghulam Jeelani Zargar; Chief Engineer, KPDCL and JPDCL; Chief Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Department, Kashmir and Jammu; Superintending Engineer, R&B, Kashmir and Jammu; Additional CEO, SMVDSB.
SRINAGAR: J&K Forest Department today commemorated its Foundation Day at Forest Headquarter, Sheikh Bagh here to mark the completion of 131 years of dedicated service. About 100 officers and officials of different ranks including HODs and retired Forest Officers attended the event both online and offline mode.
JAMMU: Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) produced chargesheet in case FIR No. 12/2018 u/s 5(1) (c), 5 (1) (d) r/w 5 (2) of J&K PC Act Svt. 2006 and section 467, 468, 471, 201 & 120-B/RPC P/S VOJ now ACB in the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Udhampur against Krishan Kumar, then Assistant Director Udhampur and Subash Chander Gupta, then Tehsil Supply Officer, Majouri, Udhampur, Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs.
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha reviewed the security arrangements and preparations for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra at Unified Command Meeting in Srinagar today. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary and senior security officers from the Home Department, J&K Police, Army, Intelligence Agencies, CRPF, BSF and others.
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today urged the officers of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to engage Self Help Group (SHG) members for their possible handholding in the Information, Education & Communication (IEC) activities of the mission. He expressed these views during the 6th Apex Committee meeting chaired by him here at Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Finance; Principal Secretary, Higher Education & Information; Principal Secretary, Jal Shakti; Commissioner Secretary, RDD; Secretary Planning; CEO, JJM; Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti, Kashmir/Jammu and other officers of the concerned departments.
SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 38 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reported today; 25 from Jammu division and 13 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 454623. Moreover, 27 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 15 from Jammu division and 12 from Kashmir division.
