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Methodology to testify quality of drinking water framed

4/24/2013 12:15:26 PM

KULGAM: Highlighting the need to have credible data bank depicting quality of water, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Jahangir Mir Tuesday directed for conducting sampling of all water sources used for drinking purposes in the district. Chairing a joint meeting of officers of PHE, Health, Rural Development, Social Welfare and representatives of Communication & Capacity Development Unit (CCDU) – an NGO here, the Deputy Commissioner called for joint endeavour of all the concerned departments to obtain a reliable data bank, which could be used for formulation of pragmatic action plans to tap safe drinking water. It was decided in the meeting that CCDU will organize a program in the 1st week of M...

Jora inspects pace of progress on Rs 2.50 cr Maharaja Hari Singh Park

4/24/2013 12:14:19 PM

early times report JAMMU, Apr 23: The Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora on Tuesday inspected the pace of progress on the Maharaja Hari Singh Ji Park coming up near Jogi Ghat. Being developed as another attraction for the tourist visiting this temple city, the Park would be completed in phased manner and the first Phase is estimated to cost Rs. 2.50 crore. The Park, being developed on modern lines, would have a massive landscaped area with lush green lawns, flower beds and ornamental trees, besides attractive fountains, a Restaurant and other recreational facilities overseeing the artificial lake coming up downstream River Tawi. When ...

Omar greets people on Mahavir Jayanti

4/24/2013 12:14:50 PM

JAMMU: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has felicitated people on Mahavir Jayanti wishing them happiness and prosperity. In his greetings message, Omar Abdullah said that Jammu and Kashmir State possesses rich tradition of celebrating festivals and holy occasions in unity and amity. “All of us should contribute to further strengthen this trait”, he said adding that these occasions provide us opportunity to fortify love bonds between one another and nurture communal harmony and brotherhood in the State. The Chief Minister prayed for peace, prosperity and progress of the State and the Country....

Taj directs inquiry, attachment of HoD into non utilization of funds for free medication of cancer patients

4/24/2013 12:11:37 PM

Jammu: Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports Mr. Taj Mohiud Din today ordered an inquiry into the non disbursement of money meant for free medication of cancer patients at GMC, Jammu. He also ordered the attachment of Prof. Aushtosh Gupta, Head, Department of Onchology with the Principal GMC, Jammu till the inquiry is completed. The directions were issued during a surprise visit of the Minister to Regional Cancer Centre at GMC, Jammu following some complaints from patients. The inquiry committee would be headed by Administrator, GMC & Associated Hospitals and it has been asked to submit its report within shortest possible time. Later, the Minister reviewed the funct...

Steps underway to streamline public distribution system in J&K: Ramzan ‘SRTC Bus service from Reasi to Haridwar from next week’

4/24/2013 12:11:13 PM

Early Times Report POUNI (REASI): Minister for CA&PD and Transport Ch. Mohammad Ramzan said that Coalition Government are making every effort to stream line the public distribution system across the state and in this regard some land mark decisions has also been taken with best satisfaction of the people . The Minister said this at a mammoth public gathering at Pouni, Reasi this afternoon. The Minister said that facility of home delivery for LPG would be available to every consumer across the state by ending July this year adding that at this time cent percent facility is available in two cities of the state. He said now this facility are now been extended in major towns of the st...

World Book Day celebrations Academy holds book exhibitions at Jammu, Srinagar, Leh

4/24/2013 12:15:03 PM

JAMMU: To commemorate the World Book Day, the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages today organized book exhibitions at Jammu, Srinagar and Leh where besides rare books and manuscripts, a large number of Academy’s publications in several languages were at display. The two-day exhibition at Jammu was inaugurated at Kala Kendra by Secretary Academy, Khalid Bashir Ahmad. He underscored the importance of books in shaping the overall personality of individuals and book exhibitions like these were aimed at reinventing the interest of people, especially the younger generation, in book reading. A large number of book lovers, writers and school children’s were present. The exhibition showcases...

Governor lauds creative talents of Babar

4/24/2013 12:14:31 PM

JAMMU: Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, and Mrs. Usha Vohra, First Lady, visited the Painting Exhibition on “The Grandeur of Pashmina Goat” at the Amar Mahal Museum here this afternoon. This 4-day Painting Exhibition, put up by Mr. Babar Afzal, a local artist of Jammu, concluded today. The Governor and the First Lady went around the Painting Exhibition and evinced keen interest in the artist’s work on display. The Governor observed that though the theme of the Exhibition is “The Grandeur of Pashmina Goat”, Mr. Babar has actually interwoven varied serious issues, including the impact of the progressive global warming and climate change, in his art creations. He suggested to Mr. Babar to organ...