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| Special Grants earmarked for development of bad pockets: Rather | | Kichloo hails opening of Govt. treasury at Wadwan, Kishtwar | | |
Early Times Report
WADWAN (KISHTWAR), Apr 11: The Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs Mr.Abdul Rahim Rather has said that the 12th plan document lays emphasis on faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth adding that the current year plan has been cast around this basic theme.
Speaking to a public gathering, after inaugurating a Govt. treasury at Wadwan a remotest area in District Kishtwar, Mr. Rather said that plan allocations have been earmarked with special focus on bad pockets, border blocks and backward areas of the State.
The Minister of State for Industries and Commerce, Home and Tourism, Mr.Sajad ahmed Kichloo was also present on the occasion
Inauguration of Treasury at Wadwan has raised the number of Treasuries to 57 in Jammu Division. Mr. Rather said that equitable development of all the three regions of the state is prime concern of the coalition lead by the dynamic Chief Minister, Mr.Omar Abdullah, whereas development of bad pockets is its mission. “With this objective in mind special grants are being allocated in the budget proposals exclusively for all-... | |
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| Govt introduces innovative measures to streamline education system in J&K: Dy. CM | | Rs. 186 crore spent on the development of education during 2012-13 | | |
SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Tara Chand Thursday said that various innovative measures are being introduced to streamline the education system at elementary and secondary levels in the State. He called upon the officers of Education department and other stakeholder to improve the results and literacy rate, adding that the problems of any kind that are soluble shall be resolved without losing any time.
The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing a well attending meeting of Valley’s Chief Education Officers, DIET Principals and Zonal Education Officers here at Banquet Hall, Srinagar.
Mr. Tara Chand asked Zonal Education Officers to go in field twice in a week and ensure that all we... | |
| | | | Baisakhi arrangements reviewed in district Budgam | | | | BUDGAM: In order to ensure smooth conduct of prayers organised in Gurdwara Guru Nanak Charan Astaan, Beerwah on Baisakhi, officers of district administration, Budgam held a meeting with the Sikh devotees including the management of the Gurdwara.
Additional District Development Commissioner, Mr. Ghulam Mohi-u-din Bhat assured the devotees of complete and full support of administration on this auspicious day and directed the concerned officers of PHE and PDD for uninterrupted supply of drinking water and electricity on the occasion.
Medical assistance in case of any need was also made available to the devotees and due care of sufficient transport till late evening was also taken so that the... | |
| | | | Pre-fab huts for tourists on Mughal road: Mian Altaf | | | | RAJOURI: Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, Mian Altaf has said that Government has taken several measures to promote eco-tourism on historical Mughal road, adding that pre-fab huts for tourists would be installed at selective locations with direct involvement of local people aimed to boost their economy while the Forest Department will provide them necessary facilities, guidance and logistic support. The schemes have been first time introduced by forest department in the State.
The Minister was addressing a public gathering at Rajouri after inaugurating new forest office complex, Range Office, Rest House and Natural Interpreter Center (NIC) completed at an accumulated cost of ... | |
| | | | J&K ERA commences work on Rs. 26.75 crores State of Art Multilevel car parking facility in Srinagar | | | |
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency (J&K ERA) today started work on the construction of multilevel mechanized car parking facility in Srinagar city at Lal Chowk (KMDA Adda).
Work on the state of art multilevel car parking facility which is first of its kind in the State was today started in presence of Chief Executive Officer, J&K ERA, Mr. Saurabh Bhagat. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 26.75 crores and will be spread over an area of 3472 square meters and includes construction of five level automated puzzle type mechanized parking facility along with three storied commercial complex comprising of office space, public toilet and commercial space (shops) for re... | |
| | | | Dr. Samoon reviews progress under RKVY | | | | SRINAGAR: About Rs 80 crores were spent under centrally sponsored scheme Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in Jammu and Kashmir State during the year 2012-13 for the development of Agriculture and allied sectors, this includes Rs. 21 crore for increasing production and productivity of crops, fruits, milk, mutton as also Cocoon and Fish. Rs. 47 crore for revival of Saffron under National Mission on Saffron, Rs. 7 crore for area expansion under Vegetable Initiative for Urban Cluster Programme and 5 crore for Nutrient Management Protein Supplementation for Livestock. During the year Rs 93 crores had been released by Government of India there by expenditure has been over 85 percent.
This wa... | |
| | | | Damaged 132 KV-HT Line Poonch to be restored by this month: Vikar | | | |
POONCH: Minister of State for Technical Education, Power, CA&PD, Mr. Vikar Rasool Wani today said that restoration work on damaged 132 KV-HT line in Poonch is going on war footing basis and power supply will be restored by this month.
This was stated by the Minister at a joint meeting of district officers, members of civil society and Sarpanches held at Dak Banglow, Poonch here today.
Mr Vikar said that efforts are on to ensure early restoration of damaged power and other infrastructures at Poonch and Government has released Rs. 517 crores under State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for the purpose. He said with the efforts of district administration, the Government restored several Pow... | |
| | | | 3 day training Programme in ATLS, Dhobiwan concludes | | | | SRINAGAR: Director Health Services Kashmir Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman and Head of ICRC (Geneva) Mr. Jean-François preside over a valedictory function first of its kind in the region, four day certified training course on Emergency Room Trauma Course (ERTC) in presence of senior doctors, officials of Directorate Health Services Kashmir and functionaries ICRC, Geneva were also present on the simple and impressive inaugural function.
The Specialist doctors are being trained by best international trainers Dr. Hassan Naser-ud-Din and Ms. Asa molde of ICRC Geneva at its premier training institute-Regional Institute of Health & Family Welfare (RIHFW), Dhobiwan, Tangmarg.
The doctors trained in ERTC in ... | |
| | | | Peerzada for blending curriculum with moral education | | | | JAMMU: Minister for Haj, Auqaf and Floriculture, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed today underscored the need for blending curriculum with moral and religious education so that the moral values get boosted in the Society.
The Minister was speaking at a Seerat Conference, organized by Madarassa Al-Islamia Darul-Uloom, at Gujjar Nagar, to honour 8 students of this Madarass, who had hafiz the Holy Quran.
Peerzada said that the Government is contemplating the implementation of Madarassa Act in the state on the analogy of Uttar Pardesh, Bihar and other neighbouring States so that such schools in the State become entitled for financial assistance from the Minority Commission of India.
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| | | | Gurezi directs for formulating comprehensive project for WSS Wathora | | | | SRINAGAR: Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi said that the Government was committed to provide basic amenities to the people of all three regions of State. He said in this regard numerous initiatives have been taken by the Government but there is dire need to implement the flagship programmes launched by the State and Centre governments on ground.
The Minister was interacting with the people at different places including Gopalpora Wathora in District Budgam during his tour today.
Earlier, the Minister inspected Over Head Tank (OHT) at Wathora and directed the concerned engineers to formulate a comprehensive project report for New Water Supply S... | |
| | | | Sagar distributes cheques among fire victims of Tujgari Mohalla | | | | SRINAGAR: The Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar today visited Tujgari Mohalla, Malkah, Nowhatta and distributed relief cheques under Chief Minister’s Relief Fund among 19 fire victims of Tujgari Mohalla whose houses gutted in fire last month. An amount of Rs. 30,000 was given to each family whose houses damaged fully and Rs. 20,000 to those damaged partially.
Addressing the gathering present on the occasion, the Minister said that the Government headed by Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah is committed to provide all basic amenities to the people especially downtrodden and the poor.
The Minister later visited Cable Car Project in Makhdoom Sahib reviewe... | |
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