JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today inaugurated the integration of Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA) portal, having Auto-Appeal System feature with the eUNNAT here at Civil Secretariat. On this occasion, the Chief Secretary said that this is another step by the J&K government to provide a major impetus to transparent, citizen friendly and efficient governance.
JAMMU: Rich tributes were today paid to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary amid holding of Ekta pledges across Jammu division. The day is celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), to commemorate the great contribution of India’s Iron Man towards integration and unity of the country in the post Independence era. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar paid rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as he administered the unity pledge to the officers and officials.
RAMBAN: The Department of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, GoI, has conferred Silver Award on District Ramban under the prestigious National Awards for e-Governance for the year 2021-22. The district won the award for achieving ‘Excellence in District Level Initiative in e-Governance’ under its project e-SuvidhaRamban.
JAMMU: UMEED Market Place setup under AVSAR (Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans Of The Region) Scheme of Airport Authority of India at Srinagar and Jammu airports is helping artisans to get exposed to the national market and strengthen the economic conditions of local artisan community. These outlets at airports exhibit products of all 20 districts and the initiative is supporting local art and artisans of Self Help Groups of J&K Rural Livelihood Mission. These outlets form a platform for marketing local products directly to the customers. An area of 100-200 square feet has been earmarked at each AAI operated airport.
NEW DELHI/ JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today virtually attended the UT-level inaugural function of Vigilance Awareness Week. Leading the crusade against corruption, the Lt Governor administered the integrity pledge to Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments, senior officers and officials to mark the beginning of the Vigilance Awareness Week across the UT of J&K.
JAMMU: Employment Fair (Yogeta –se-Rozgar Mela) was today held across the Districts of Jammu Division as part of 4th edition of Back to Village programme. The proceedings of the ‘Rozgar Mela’ started with the virtual address of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, who extended his congratulations to 3,000 youth, who received appointment letters to work in the government departments in Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister described Jammu and Kashmir as the pride of every Indian, and said that it is time to leave behind the old challenges and take full benefit of new possibilities.
JAMMU: A ceremonial function on account of Rozgar Mela was today held at Convention Centre Jammu where the Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta handed over appointment letters to the candidates selected by the J&K Services Selection Board. On the occasion a video message of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was also played. In the message the Prime Minister said that youth have pivotal role in the development of Jammu and Kashmir.
SRINAGAR: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the Jammu & Kashmir Rozgar Mela via video message organized at KICC, Srinagar. On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister. “Grateful to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for addressing Jammu Kashmir Rozgar Mela and blessing 3000 youths who have received appointment letters. Under guidance of Hon'ble PM, J&K's youth is scripting new history in different sectors and contributing to the national progress”, said the Lt Governor.
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Government has taken innovative measures and policy decisions to increase the income of the farmers and encourage youth to adopt agriculture as a medium of employment. Over the past two years, the government has shifted to the improved farming system on scientific lines and market-oriented policies in order to make agriculture and allied sector a sustainable and profitable economic activity.
BUDGAM: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed an event in connection with the ongoing Back to Village programme at Sheikhpura area of Budgam district.. Back to Village is the government’s endeavour to realize the vision of Gram Swaraj, and facilitate communication, cooperation and coordination between government and the people, said the Lt Governor.
SRINAGAR: As a part Azadi ka Amrit Mahaotsav celebration, Fit India, the Jammu and Kashmir Police organised Run “Kashmir Marathon” today. The people of all walks particularly the students and youth participated in the event. The Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh who was the Chief Guest at the impressive prize distribution ceremony held at Police Golf Course distributed cash prizes and trophies among the winners of different events.
SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in its fifth APEX committee meeting approved UT Water Action Plan (UTWAP) for 153 projects amounting Rs. 1665.10 crore for 78 ULBs of J&K under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation of Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. Principal Secretary, H&UDD, Dheeraj Gupta, made a presentation on the action plan to the Apex Committee.
The meeting, held under the Chairmanship of Union Secretary MoHUA, Manoj Joshi. The UTWAP will be covering 99 projects under Water Supply, 4 under Sewerage and Seepage Management besides 50 Water Bodies.
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the people and addressed their grievances during this month's “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live Public Grievance Hearing here at Civil Secretariat. Taking first hand appraisal of the grievances of randomly selected applicants of JK-IGRAMS from across the UT, the Lt Governor issued on spot directions to the concerned officials for taking prompt action.
SRINAGAR:: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress and further action plan for saturation of deliverables during the ongoing Back to Village programme. Back to Village is the celebration of inclusive development, Jan Bhagidari and public awareness. It is a unique and ambitious exercise of taking government to the doorsteps of people, observed the Lt Governor.
SRINAGAR:: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the 31st Senior National Wushu Championship in Srinagar. As many as 1500 athletes from 45 associations across the country are participating in this aspirational mega sporting event. The Lt Governor also dedicated the newly constructed Wushu Academy to the talented youth of J&K on the occasion.
RAJOURI: Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh today e- inaugurated four vital projects of BRO in Rajouri. These projects included two roads and two bridges. The roads constructed by BRO include Pouni-Kalakote-Rajouri Road and Rajouri-Kandi-Budhal Road in the Border district. The Defence Minister also e-inaugurated two bridges Suktoh Bridge over Gambhir Nallah and Deeing Bridge in Nowshera tehsil.
SRINAGAR: Police in Budgam have busted human trafficking gang by arresting 03 accused involved in the commission of crime. 14 women victims have also been rescued and more arrests are expected in the instant case. Acting upon an information of human trafficking being operational in the district, a police team of police station Budgam raided a particular place in village Dulipora and rescued 14 women victims (including some minors) from the house of one namely Shamim Ahmad Bhat son of Ab Rehman Bhat resident of Dulipora Parthan and adjacent places.
SRINAGAR: Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, Planning, Statistics and Programme Implementation, Rao Inderjit Singh today inaugurated day-long Investors Education, Awareness & Protection Conference here at SKICC. The conference was organized by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The event was also graced by Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Member of Parliament from Srinagar; Anita Shah Akella, CEO IEPF Authority & Joint Secretary, MCA; Sanjay Shorey, Regional Director (Northern Region), Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Haamid Bukhari, Registrar of Companies (ROC) Srinagar and other dignitaries from the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir along with senior officials from IEPF Authority, India Post Payment Bank and Department of Posts, CSC e-governance, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce, Central Reserve Police Force.
JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) is creating sustainable livelihoods opportunities and nurturing the rural women to make them self sufficient and enjoy a decent quality of life. JKRLM also known as UMEED is turning the wheel of transformation for J&K women to become progressive and self-employed entrepreneurs. UMEED has the potential to give wings to aspirations of rural women who dream of becoming economically independent.
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has re-constituted Professional Board of Anantnag Central Cooperative Bank Limited. As per an order issued here today by the Cooperative department in this regard, the sanction to re-constitution of the Board has been accorded in terms of Sub-Section (1) (a) of Section 30-B of the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Societies, Act 1989, for implementation of revival package(s) sanctioned by the Government of India/UT of J&K to enable the Bank to achieve a Capital Risk Adequacy Ratio (CRAR).
SRINAGAR: A Two-Day International Workshop on ‘Role of Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology in Surgery and Medical Research’ in which Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora is collaborating as Academic Partners began at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar today.
The workshop being organised by the Department of Surgery, GMC Srinagar in collaboration with a global open platform for research collaboration, Open Source Research (OPSORE). On this occasion a crucial Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between IUST and GMC to promote use of modern technology in health care and to encourage collaborative research.
SRINAGAR: With rise in breast cancer cases in Kashmir, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday has sought mammography facilities at valley’s primary health centers for early detection of breast cancer cases. “Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said mammogram is the X-ray of the breast. It is the best way to detect breast cancer early before there are signs and symptoms of the disease.
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting of Administrative Secretaries and Deputy Commissioners before commencement of the Back to Village-4 (B2V4) programme in the UT of J&K. Addressing the meeting, the Chief Secretary remarked that much of the necessary infrastructure, especially schools, roads, colleges and power infrastructure, has been constructed throughout J&K and the B2V would provide an opportunity for its first hand assessment. The programme would serve as an occasion for building capacity and noting gaps in infrastructure and delivery of services against norms.
DODA: To boost the fitness level of youth and promote sports activities in the Chenab Valley, Jammu& Kashmir Police is organising different sports events under the Police Civic Action Programme. In continuation of the series, a Teaser & Unveiling Ceremony of cricket tournament was today organised by Range Police Hqrs, Batote under the banner ‘’KHELO KHEL BHOOLO NASHA’’ in the Conference Hall of District Police Lines Doda.
JAMMU: To strengthen rural economy and empower the youth and women by direct and indirect employment opportunities, Government of Jammu and Kashmir has identified 181 villages having picturesque beauty and cultural significance for transformation into tourist destinations under Tourist Villages Development Program (TVDP). Under Mission Youth’s initiative, registered youth and Self Help Groups are provided opportunity to be a part of the Government’s endeavour to boost rural tourism in J&K.
SRINAGAR: Taking cognizance of the specific input, a team of Drug Control Officers seized 2600 tablets of TAPAL -50 and TAPOL -100 with batch no ARC05016A and BRCO7073A manufactured by M/s MSN Labs Pvt Ltd Mekangund Telangana-509228 from the consignee Hilal Ahmed Mir R/o Behrampora Baramulla from the presence of incharge Trackon courier services.
The action was taken under the active support of the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole by a team of Drug Control Organisation headed by Deputy Drug Controller Kashmir, Shah Nighat comprising of Drug Control Officers of District Srinagar and Budgam Junaid Naseer, Sameer Sajad, Rumeesa Mohammad. The Trackon Courier delivered the said consignment to Hilal Ahmad from whose possession the consignment was immediately seized by the team. The consignment was clearly meant and distributed through the unregulated channels to cause addiction amongst the youth.
JAMMU: J&K Government has taken many steps to create infrastructure, schemes and policies to speed up economic development, and to meet the aspirations of youth so that they can contribute to society and achieve self-growth. Under the Aegis of Mission Youth, Mumkin scheme has been launched by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, a customized livelihood generation scheme for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
ANANTNAG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s LPG Bottling Plant at Vessu-Nipora, Anantnag. Congratulating Indian Oil Corporation, Jhelum Oil Agency and the people of the region on the commissioning of the new LPG Bottling Plant, the Lt Governor said that the Plant has the capacity to supply 3240 cylinders per day and will cater to the surge in demand of LPG during the winter season
The Lt Governor said Social movements such as Ujjwala Yojna have brought massive transformation in the lives of women. Under the guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister issues of basic amenities such as Housing, Electricity, Water, Toilet, Gas, Roads, Hospital and School have been addressed to benefit all sections of the society, he added. Jammu Kashmir is marching ahead to a glorious future with a new self-confidence. 100% saturation of social security and welfare schemes under the guidance of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has improved the living standards of the poor, farmers and the deprived section of the society, the Lt Governor said.
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today reviewed the progress for establishment of industrial units here in the UT under New Industrial Policy (NIP) 2021-30. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce; Directors of Industries, Jammu/Kashmir; MD SIDCO & SICOP and many other concerned officers in person or through virtual mode.
Dr Mehta impressed upon the officers to ensure that each of the prospective unit holder is facilitated to establish their units in a hassle-free manner. He asked them to have interdepartmental coordination for better performance under single window system created by the government.
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir State Health Agency today stated that 43 hospitals and dialysis centres have been empanelled till now under the SEHAT scheme in Kashmir division. On an average, these centres cater to over 452 dialysis patients on a daily basis.
Reacting to a report, carried in a section of a press, regarding sufferings caused to some dialysis patients, the SHA has said that Khyber Hospital, through emails on August 10, 2021 and November 20, 2021 had requested the Agency for empanelment. The State Health Agency held several meetings with the administration of the Khyber Hospital, requesting it to continue the services as an empanelled hospital under the Scheme.
JAMMU: Government of Jammu & Kashmir has conceived a pioneering initiative of youth clubs to engage and empower youth as partners in governance under the aegis of Mission Youth..The clubs established in 2021 aim to offer the youth of J&K an opportunity to become change-makers and around 4,290 clubs have been formed. The volunteers in youth clubs are trained to work through real challenges and make meaningful change. These volunteers develop a civic identity as leaders and change-makers and become socially more socially active.
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated “Jashn-e-Kashmir”- New Kashmir New Hope, a three-week long cultural festival celebrating tradition, culture and heritage, at Srinagar.The Cultural Festival is being organized by All J&K Folk Artists Association, Shah Qalander Folk Theatre, in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, and the Office of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.
SRINAGAR: SMS (M) GDC Hyderpora organized one day Seminar on the theme “Entrepreneurship Scenario in J & K: Opportunities and Challenges” in the memory of Late Prof. G.M. Bhat. The Chief guest of the seminar was Prof Tasleema Jan, Head, Department of Education, University of Kashmir.
The other eminent guest speakers on the occasion were Dr. Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Assistant Professor ZIBS Zhejiang University, China; Dr. Shabir Ahmad Parra, Dept. of Electronics of Instrumentation Technology, University of Kashmir; Abdul Hamid Bhat CEO Rahim Motors, Rangreth, Srinagar and Dr. Sheikh Javid, Dept. of Electronics of Instrumentation Technology, University of Kashmir.
UDHAMPUR: Principal Sessions Judge Udhampur Y. P Bourney today awarded life-imprisonment to , Ashok Kumar S/o Hem Raj R/o Rassili Thakrai Tehsil Basantgarh, District Udhampur who was facing trial for the murder of his wife for the last 6 years.
According to the police case, the accused strangulated the deceased with her dupatta during the night of 17th May 2016 when she was asleep in their bedroom and dumped her dead body in the Dhol nullah etc. It led to the registration of case vide FIR No: 53/2016 for offence under section 302 RPC and setting into motion of the investigation, which ultimately culminated into the presentation of instant charge sheet before Ld. Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class Ramnagar on 18.07.2016. The Ld. Magistrate took cognizance of the offence and committed the charge sheet to this Court for its disposal under law.
SRINAGAR: A meeting of District Level Review Committee (DLRC) was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here to review the overall performance of the Banks and other Financial Institutions under 2nd quarter of Annual District Credit Plan of Srinagar District for financial year 2022-23.
At the outset, the DC was informed that at the end of 2nd quarter (September, 2022) under review total Deposits of the District Srinagar stood at Rs 32307.56 crore and Advance at Rs 21645.19 Crore constitute 67 percent CD Ratio. Besides Banks have disbursed Rs. 3147.47 crore among 70111 beneficiaries under Annual Credit Plan for financial year 2022-2023, which includes Rs 835.51 Crore under priority sector and Rs 2311.95 Crore in non-priority sector.
JAMMU: Central Board of Secondary Education organized a 2-day National Conference on Inclusive Education. The conference was hosted by CoE Chandigarh and Jammu Schools on 21t and 22nd Oct 2022 at Teachers’ Bhawan, Gandhinagar. The two day Conference aimed at Inclusive Education, focusing that all students, irrespective of any difference they may have, are placed in age – appropriate general education classes to receive high quality instruction, interventions and support that enable them to meet success in the core curriculum.
The inaugural session on day one commenced with the welcome address by Dr Ramshankar, Director Training. In his address, he welcomed the Chief Guest, the chairperson CBSE, Nidhi Chibber, Vice Chancellor SMVDU Katra, Ravindra Kumar Sinha- the guest of Honour, besides Dr Ravi Shankar Director School Education; Renu Gupta, Director MIER Group of education; all the teachers and heads of different schools from across the country briefly introducing the elaborative audience about the two day long programme.
SRINAGAR: In a significant achievement, Jammu and Kashmir has won top awards in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-Urban) during three day “India Urban Housing Conclave 2022” (IUHC 2022) organized by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Rajkot, Gujarat. The conclave was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on 19th of October, 2022.
BUDGAM: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Education Annpurna Devi during her visit to Budgam today laid foundation stone of Rs. 3.27 crore Additional Classroom Accommodation project at Higher Secondary School Humhama in Budgam. During her visit, the MoS also visited Boys Higher School Budgam and inspected Atal Tinkering Lab. She interacted with the students and appreciated them for coming up with some of the best innovative models.
Felicitating beneficiaries, the Union Minister distributed sanction letters for sheep, agriculture and dairy units besides wheelchairs and other aids among specially-abled persons and financial aid among the eligible beneficiaries covered under various centrally sponsored schemes. The Minister also interacted with members of Self Help Groups who apprised the minister about their successful business with the proper handholding by RLM department.
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today maintained that Sports inculcates discipline and dedication among the players and plays an important role in character building of an individual. The Advisor made these comments during the Valedictory ceremony of KC Sportathon 2022 at KC Public School here.
Addressing the large gathering of school children, players and other personalities, Advisor Bhatnagar remarked that Jammu and Kashmir has a tremendous sports talent and the government is making remarkable strides to tap that potential of youth here and make them capable of participating in National and International competitions.
SRINAGAR: Underlining the importance of New India Literacy Program (NILP) for adult education, Principal Secretary, School Education, Alok Kumar, said that the worrisome figure of 256.6 million for the number of illiterates in the age range of 15 and older revealed in the 2011 census called for a national intervention. Principal Secretary, who also holds the charge of Director State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), stated this against the backdrop of five-day workshop on resource creation for adult education, jointly organised by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi, and the SCERT. The workshop concluded at the SCERT auditorium at Bemina on Friday.
JAMMU: Union Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Chaudhary today distributed appointment letters to around 50 candidates selected for jobs in various government departments and organizations at Convention Centre, Jammu. The programme was held on the sidelines of the inauguration of ‘Rozgar Mela’ by the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi via video conference.
