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| Sudan: 5 Indian Army Personnel killed by Rebels | | | | New Delhi: Five Indian Army personnel, including a Lt Colonel were killed today and four injured during a UN peacekeeping mission when their 32-member convoy was attacked in Gurmuck in the volatile state of Jonglei, South Sudan.
"The convoy, comprising 32 Indian soldiers, was attacked and the casualties included 1 Lt Colonel, 1 Junior Commission Officer and 3 jawans. There were also 4 wounded, of which 1 is of officer level."
The attack took place at 0930 hrs local time (12.35 IST).
"The Indian casualties, including the injured (together with other local civilian casualties) are being brought by 3 UN helicopters from Jonglei to Juba," official sources said.
While there will be emergency... | |
| | | | Taj felicitates specially abbled sports children | | | | JAMMU: The Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Taj Mohi-u-din, today felicitated a group of ten deaf and dumb sports children who had performed fairly well at National Judo Championship for Deaf winning 8 Gold, 2 silver and 3 Bronze Medals.
The ten member Jammu and Kashmir team which participated in the National Championship held at Aurangabad, Maharashtra, called on the Minister here today at his office Chamber in the Civil Secretariat. The Minister praised the team of sports children for bringing laurels to the state through their excellent performance at the National level sports event. ... | |
| | | | Cabinet approves 35 posts in JKSWRRA | | 9 officers of Accounts Services promoted | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 9: The State Cabinet which met here under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accorded sanction to the creation of 35 posts for J&K State Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKSWRRA) for its effective functioning.
The State Cabinet accorded sanction to the promotion of Ms Pushpa Devi, Director, J&K Funds Organization, a Member of the J&K Accounts Service to the Super Time Scale of the service Rs. 37400-67000 Grade Pay Rs. 10000 with effect from 12.03.2013. Consequent upon this the officer has been re-designated as Director General J&K Funds Organization.
The State Cabinet also accorded sanction to the promotion of following Members of th... | |
| | | | Fix Rs 1000 as yearly power tariff for irrigation pumps: R Sham | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 9: Vice Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir State Advisory Board for Development of Kissans and MLA, Nowshera, Mr. Radhay Sham Sharma has urged the government to charge uniform Tariff of Rs 1000 per annum from the farmers having 0.5 KW irrigation Water pumps with a provision for time bound sanctioning of power connection.
Interacting with a delegation of farmers which met him here today, Sharma strongly recommended to the Government that a unit of 0.5 KW (5HP) electric pump set be charged electric tariff on flat rate of Rs 1000/- per annum, with electric connections given on time bound basis.
He said that the installation of electric/diesel irrigation pump set... | |
| | | | Lone reviews facilities at GCET Jammu | | | | JAMMU: Minister for Higher Education, Mr Mohammad Akbar Lone, today directed Public Works department to immediately start the up-gradation work on the Chak Balwal road leading to the Government College for Engineering and Technology (GCET) Jammu.
Chairing a meeting to review facilities available for the students at GCET, Mr Lone also directed the Transport Department to conduct survey and ply SRTC buses on the routes leading to the College for the convenience of the students.
Detailed deliberations were also held on augmentation of BSNL services, with the Minister directing the BSNL General Manager to ensure better internet, mobile and other services in the area by
installing additional... | |
| | | | Rs 80 lakhs earmarked for repairing link roads, drains in Channi Housing Colony: Bhalla | | | | JAMMU: Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Mr. Raman Bhalla today informed that the Government has earmarked Rs 80 lakh for construction of both side deep drains besides up-gradation of link roads at Channi Himmat Housing Colony.
This was stated by the Minister while interacting with the residents after inspecting the ongoing works in the colony, here today.
Mr. Bhalla asked the Housing Board functionaries to complete the work within stipulated time frame by using quality material. He said there would be no compromise on the quality of the work adding that Government was committed to create durable assets in the state. He said Government was spending crores of rupees for pr... | |
| | | | Ramzan reviews stock supply position of ration | | | | JAMMU: Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution and Transport, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan today directed for setting up of Vigilance Cells and Flying Squads at Kashmir and Jammu Directorates to bring more transparency in Public Distribution System in the state.
The decision to this effect was taken at a high level meeting convened to review the supply position of ration in the state, here this morning. The Minister directed both the directors to constitute Vigilance Wings and Flying Squads with the involvement of dedicated and honest officers. He directed that both the wings should start the working within a week’s time.
Minister of state for Technical Education, Informatio... | |
| | | | Centre sanctions 4 new tourism projects for J&K: G. A. Mir | | ‘Rs. 39.79 cr released for 35 ongoing projects in March 2013’ | | |
JAMMU: The Centre has sanctioned four more tourism infrastructure developmental projects of Rs. 16.42 crore for Jammu and Kashmir in addition to 20 projects costing Rs. 97.37 crore sanctioned during last financial year.
This was informed at a high level officers meeting of Tourism Department held under the chairmanship of Minister for Tourism, Ghulam Ahmad Mir here today. The meeting was convened to review the physical and financial status of ongoing centrally sponsored tourism projects under execution at various tourism spots in the State.
The meeting was informed that new tourism projects sanctioned by the Centre include creation of tourist facilities in and around Aharbal at a cost... | |
| | | | Cabinet approves PHC in Kandiwara | | | | JAMMU: The State Cabinet which met here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah approved upgradation of sub-center of Kandiwara District Anantnag to the level of Primary Health Centre alongwith creation of 16 posts of different categories.
The decision came following Chief Minister’s announcement to this effect during his visit to Kandiwara to express condolence to the families who lost their kids in a tragic road accident.
An ill-fated school bus fell into a deep gorge and took the lives of 9 school children. The Village Kandiwara has a population of about 8000 souls. The secondary level medical facility is located at a distance of about 15 kilometres at sub-district... | |
| | | | Deputations from Reasi, Doda call on Wani | | | | JAMMU: Several deputations from Jammu division on Sunday called on Minister for R&B Abdul Majid Wani and projected the problems and demands of their respective areas, while seeking timely redressal of the same.The Minister gave a patient hearing to all the deputations and also issued on the spot direction in many cases. He assured the deputations that their genuine demands will be given due consideration. Deputations from Dharmari, Reasi and areas of Shiva Barsoo, Machan, Lal Draman, Wanipora etc of District Doda, demanded up-gradation of several major and minor roads.
They also demanded up-gradation of Health Sub Centres at Wanipora, Kotal, Kachua etc, PHC at Shiva, better drinking ... | |
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