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Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: Minister for Rural Development Department,(RDD) Mr Ali Mohammad Sagar today chaired a high level meeting of the officers of the Rural Development, in his office chamber and reviewed the annual performance of the various schemes launched by the department including of the construction of Panchayat Ghars, implementation of MGNERGA, IAY, and other schemes etc.
The Minister said that under 13th Finance Commission, Rs.230 crores have been released for the construction of 1678 Panchayat Ghars against the target of 1785 taken up in Jammu and Kashmir State. The meeting was told that Government is committed to construct a Panchyat Ghar at every Panchyat Halqa and in this direction, the Government have already taken a number of steps and the construction work of a number of Panchyat Ghars.
The Minister while receiving feedback about present status of the Panchayat Ghars, said that the main thrust of the Government is to provide basic infrastructure for proper functioning of PRIs .He asked all the ACDs to submit a complete information about buildin... | |
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| Rs. 4.50 cr released to Poonch for restoration works: Rather | | | |
JAMMU: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather today informed the House that on 17th and 18th January 2013, heavy snow fall and hail storm occurred in district Poonch which caused extensive damage to the 132 KV Rajouri-Darba-Chandak Transmission line. This resulted into massive damage to HT/LT network and distribution system throughout the length and breadth of district Poonch.
Replying to a Calling Attention Notice by Aijaz Ahmed Jan, the Minister said that despite the bad weather conditions on these days the Department had made efforts to assess the damage and immediately start restoration of power supply. He said the first priority was to restore the 33 KV Rajo... | |
| | | | Peace is the imperative for all development in the State: Dr. Baigh | | | |
PULWAMA: Peace is the imperative for all the developments in the State, Member Parliament Dr. Mehboob Baigh called upon the students for cooperating with the government for peace and normalcy for continuing their studies.
The function was started after lighting the traditional lamp by the Member Parliament, Dr. Mehboob Baigh, District Development Commissioner, Pulwama Mr. Shafat Noor and Director, Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Mr. Naveen Naik.
Dr. Mehboob Baigh was speaking on impressive function held at Town Hall Pulwama. The function was organized by the District Youth Coordinator NYK Pulwama. A large number of students both girls and boys were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occa... | |
| | | | BJP legislators demand President's Rule in JK | | | |
Jammu: BJP MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir continued their dharna outside the state legislature for the third day today demanding dismissal of the government and imposing President's rule, claiming that the NC-Congress government's policies were putting at risk the security of the state.
Wearing black coats and carrying placards bearing anti- government slogans, party MLAs led by leader of the BJP legislative party, Ashok Khajuria, sat on dharna at the entrance of the state legislature.
"We demand dismissal of the government as it is a security risk for the country and the state. We request imposition of President's rule in the state," Khajuria told reporters here.
The BJP leader critici... | |
| | | | IGP Jammu Zone briefs Governor | | | |
JAMMU: Rajesh Kumar, Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here this evening.
During the meeting, the Governor discussed with Mr. Kumar issues pertaining to internal security management in the Jammu region, particularly including surveillance of the growing pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Deviji Shrine.
This was Mr. Kumar’s first meeting with the Governor after recently taking over as the Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone. The Governor wished Mr. Kumar a most successful tenure ahead.... | |
| | | | Rs. 2164 Cr approved for district Srinagar under District Credit Plan | | | |
Srinagar: District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah today convened the DCC/District Level Review Committee meeting here today.
Giving the details of the achievements made under annul Action Plan for the year 2012-13 and other allied matters were deliberated and discussed in the meeting.
Lead District Manager, Mr. Nissar Ahmad Ahanger informed the meeting that an amount of Rs. 1339 Crore for establishment of 40005 units were disbursed by financial institutions under Priority & Non Priority sectors against a target of Rs. 1632 crores to 45313 units, registering overall achievement of 82 percent, as Agriculture & allied sector registered 57 percent, Small Enterpris... | |
| | | | Fish farmers flagged off 5 day tour of Pulwama, Shopian | | | |
PULWAMA: As many as 28 fish farmers of district Pulwama flagged off for 5-day tour to National Fish Seed Farm, Manasbal under Agricultural Technology Management Agency (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... | |
| | | | Amar Singh, Jaya Prada meet Guv to seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt | | | |
Mumbai: Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and Lok Sabha MP from Rampur Jaya Prada today met Maharashtra governor K Sankaranarayanan, to seek pardon for actor Sanjay Dutt.
Dutt, who has already undergone imprisonment of 18 months, was on Thursday sentenced to five years imprisonment in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.
"Amar Singh and Jaya Prada met the Governor (on the Sanjay Dutt issue) this evening," a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said. Before arriving at the Raj Bhawan, the duo drove to the Bandra residence of Sanjay Dutt and met the actor.Actor-turned-politician, Jaya Prada, had earlier said she was "heart broken" at the news of Sanjay Dutt's jail term pronounced by the Supreme Co... | |
| | | | Rahul Gandhi never said no to being PM: Digvijay Singh | | | |
New Delhi: Congress’ master strategist Digvijay Singh on Tuesday cautioned against the view that Rahul Gandhi is not interested to be the Prime Minister.
Singh, who is known to be very close to the Gandhi scion, said, “He (Rahul Gandhi) has not said no anywhere… What is being reported in the press has caused some misconception. If the people of the country want, then why won't he (be the Congress' candidate for PM)?"
Rahul Gandhi had earlier said that his focus was building his party, not to be Prime Minister. Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh points out that this in no way means that Mr Gandhi has said no to being PM.
The Congress general secretary’s clarification is important... | |
| | | | | | | G.A.Mir, Shabir greet people on Holi | | | |
JAMMU: Minister for Tourism, Mr Ghulam Ahmad Mir has greeted the people of the State especially Hindu community on the eve of Holi.
In his greetings message, the Tourism Minister wishing the people happy Holi and said that such auspicious occasions further strengthen the bonds of love, amity and communal harmony between the communities.
Mean while, the Minister of State for Health, Mr Shabir Ahmad Khan also felicitated the people on the occasion of Holi.
He said that festivals are an important component of our rich and composite cultural heritage which strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, love and amity. He expressed the hope that the coming Holi would spread happiness and joy all aro... | |
| | | | We solved 90% of crimes against women: Delhi Police | | | |
NEW DELHI: Over 90% of crimes against women were solved within a week of their being committed this year so far, Delhi Police claimed today.
According to statistics released in New Delhi, the accused were arrested within one week in 125 out of 138 rape cases, 369 out of 401 cases of molestation and 253 out of 283 cases of eve-teasing.
The figures were for a period between January one and March 15. "The expeditious arrest of criminals in cases of rape, molestation and eve-teasing is expected to be a deterrent for criminals. It also shows that priority is being accorded by Delhi Police towards providing a secure and safe environment for women in the capital city," a statement said.... | |
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