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| Development of Kashmir language imperative for the sustenance of Kashmiri culture: Dr. Farooq | | Mother tongue is the best medium for communication | | |
SRINAGAR: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah reiterated his pledge to contribute towards the development of Kashmiri language and urged intellectuals, writers and poets to contribute for the language to encourage the young generation to adopt the mother tongue for communication in the society. He said that the Kashmiri language has rich diversity which should be utilized by the students and scholars of Kashmiri language besides make use of the literature in developing the language.
The Union Minister was speaking during the inauguration of 3-day State Poetry Festival organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations at Radio Kashmir, Srinagar Auditorium here today.
A large number of intellectuals, writers, poets and renowned musicians participated in the inaugural function which was organized by the Regional Director of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Mr. Aiyaz Rasook Nazki. The aim of this function is to make people aware about the measures to be taken for sustaining and flourishing of the language.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah lauded the rich tr... | |
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| Sagar visit Tujgari Mohalla, distributes relief among fire sufferers | | | |
SRINAGAR: The Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar today visited Tujgari Mohalla Nowhatta where some residential houses were gutted in a fire incident yesterday.
The Minister assured them that every possible help would be provided to the fire sufferers for their rehabilitation.
Mr. Sagar distributed relief of 50 Kgs rice, blankets and edible oil among each family provided by NGO Common Cause Trust.
The Minister also announced relief package of Rs. 20,000/- for each family out of his Constituency Development Fund and directed Deputy Commissioner Srinagar to expedite the processing their cases. He also informed that Rs. 20,000/- would also be provided ... | |
| | | | Feasibility Survey Study of Mughal road tunnel in progress: Wani | | | |
JAMMU: Minister for R&B, Mr. Abdul Majeed Wani Informed the House that work on historical Mughal road was started in 2006 and is expected to be completed this year. He said a tunnel is proposed to be constructed on 84 km Bafliaz-Shopain road between Zaznar-Chattapani to keep the road open round the year, adding 7 km tunnel will reduce 10 kms distance while pre-feasibility survey of the tunnel is in progress.
Regarding construction of tunnel on Kupwara-Tangdar road, the Minister said Border Roads Organization (BRO) has initiated to get the feasibility study report and proposed 6.11 km long tunnel, once completed, will reduce 24 km of road distance besides keeping the road open round the y... | |
| | | | Peace is the imperative for all development in the State: Baigh | | | |
PULWAMA: Peace is the imperative for all the developments in the state, Member Parliament Mr. Mehboob Baigh called upon the students for cooperating with the government for peace and normalcy for continuing their studies. He was speaking on impressive function held at Town Hall Pulwama. The function was organized by the District Youth Coordinator NYK Pulwama. Hundreds of students both girls and boys were present on the occasion.
The function was started after lighting the traditional lamp by the Member Parliament, Mr. Mehboob Baigh & District Development Commissioner, Pulwama Mr. Shafat Noor & Director Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Mr. Naveen Naik.
Speaking on the occasion, he stressed the im... | |
| | | | Govt proposes to replace 9 m poles with higher 11m on Sangam-Khiram line: Vikar | | | |
JAMMU: Minister of State for Power Mr. Vikar Rasool while replying to a Calling Attention Notice By Dr Bashir Ahmad Veeri in the Legislative Assembly today said that the 33 KV Sangam-Khiram line is a 14 Km long tap-line on 33 KV Sangam feeder emanating from Grid Station, Awantipora which feeds Receiving Station, Khiram and tap-line of Lift Irrigation Station at Duripora and Sirhama.
The Minister said the line has been constructed and commissioned in 2002 on 9 mts long ST/PCC poles as per parameters of the scheme. He said that the tap-line passes through some apple orchards at Marhama, Shallgam and Sirhama. He said there was sufficient clearance between the line and the apple trees at the... | |
| | | | DDC Pulwama flagged off 5 days tour of fish farmers | | | |
PULWAMA: As many as 28 fish farmers of district Pulwama flagged off for 5-day tour to National Fish Seed Farm, Manasbal under ATMA programme. The programme was conducted by Assistant Director Fisheries Pulwama.
The District Development Commissioner, Pulwama, Mr. Shafat Noor flagged off the fish farmers. He wished in success tour of these fish farmers.
The farmers will be taken to various fish farmers of district Kupwara and National Fish Seed Farm, Manasbal during the programme.
The District Development Commissioner said the visit will provide their exposure in order improved the professional skills of fish production.Assistant Commissioner Revenue Pulwama, Dr. Shah Faisal, Tehsildar P... | |
| | | | 11 fertilizer dealers booked under FCA in Bandipora, Baramulla | | | |
BANDIPORA: Law Enforcement Officer for North Kashmir, Mr. A. Q. Shah along with his team made a surprise inspection of 16 fertilizer dealers in Sopore town during which 11 dealers were booked under the Provision of Fertilizer Control Act (FCA).
On this occasion, the fertilizer stocks including 500 quintals of Urea, 50 quintals of DAP, 30 quintals of MOP, 20 quintals of CAN and 15 quintals of Biozyme were stopped for sale purpose, besides warning notices also were issued to 5 dealers with the directions to strictly adhere to the rules.
Meanwhile, in a bid to overcome the menace of black marketing of fertilizers, the Law Enforcement agency of Agriculture department, district Baramulla rai... | |
| | | | SDD organized Kissan Mela at Budgam | | | |
Budgam: An awareness camp about various centrally and state sponsored schemes was held at district headquarter, Sheikhpora Budgam which was attended by a large number of farmers associated with sericulture in the district. District Development Commissioner, Mr. Khursheed Ahmad Shah inaugurated the camp by kicking off mulberry plantation drive. A target of planting 38,000 mulberry saplings has been set by the department. Giving details on the occasion, Deputy Director Sericulture said that in 2012-13, 14000 kg of cocoon were reared, generating an income of Rs. 22 lakh besides 407 families areengaged with sericulture across 66 villages in the district like Kanihama, Roshanabad, Churmujroo, ... | |
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