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Govt committed to uplift rural masses: Wani 5/10/2013 10:41:33 PM Early Times Report DODA, May 10 : The government is committed to provide all basic facilities to the people living in rural and far flung areas of the state to uplift their living conditions at par with urban areas, stated Minister for PWD (R&B) Mr. Abdul Majid Wani while addressing a mammoth public gathering in Jodhpur, Doda. While inspecting the damage caused by the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on 1st of May 2013, Wani said that survey is going on in the entire district at block, tehsil and village level to assess the actual damage caused to quake hit areas. He said said that Chief Minister has already sanctioned Rs. 25 crore for earthquake hit areas for prompt restoration of public services besides announcing three months free ration for the affected families. He said that the government has geared up all its machinery to provide timely relief to the affected families. While addressing the public gathering, Wani reiterated the commitment of the coalition Government headed by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, in providing...   READ MORE

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Governor discusses security related arrangements at a high level meeting Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2013 5/10/2013 10:42:39 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, May 10 : A high level meeting was held at Raj Bhavan here today under the chairmanship of Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, J&K, to discuss Security and Access Control related arrangements for the ensuing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, which is scheduled to commence this year on 28th June, simultaneously from the Baltal and Chandanwari routes. Mr. M. I. Khanday, Chief Secretary; Mr. Ashok Prasad, Director General of Police, J&K; Mr. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, Home; Mr. D. K. Pathak, Special Director General CRPF, J&K; Maj. Gen. R. R. Nimbhorkar, GOC, Victor Force; Maj. Gen. Rajesh Arya, GOC, Hqrs. 15 Corps; Air Commodore B. Balachandran, Air Officer Commanding, A...   READ MORE   Sagar for early completion of Panchayat Ghars 5/10/2013 10:41:22 PM SRINAGAR, May 10 : Minister for Rural Development Panchayati Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that the officers should ensure that the Panchayat Ghars of the Valley should be completed as soon as possible for the augmentation of the infrastructural assets of the Panchayati Raj Institutions. The Minister was addressing officers during a high level review meeting convened to discuss the completion of various Panchayat Ghars in the Srinagar district. Director Rural Development, Mr. Mir Altaf Ahmad and other senior officers of the department were present in the meeting. Mr. Sagar said that the funds have already been earmarked for the construction of panchayat ghars and the officers shou...   READ MORE   VC SKUAST-K along with Commr-Secy Agriculture visits Kupwara district 5/10/2013 10:43:23 PM KUPWARA, May 10 : To review the various projects being launched in Kupwara district for giving fillip to the agriculture and horticulture activities, a team of experts including Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Dr Tej Partap, Commissioner-Secretary Agriculture Production Department, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon visited Chugal, Vailgam, Neegri, Mulberry Nursery here today. District Development Commissioner, Kupwara, Mr. Itrat Hussain Rafique also accompanied the team. Threadbare discussions were held for improving the yield of agriculture and horticulture crops by adopting latest techniques and using high yielding varieties to improve the socio-economic conditions of the people. The team also iden...   READ MORE   CE Project Beacon briefs Governor about status of various ongoing projects 5/10/2013 10:40:54 PM SRINAGAR, May 10 : Brig. R. K. Sharma, Chief Engineer, Project Beacon, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today. Brig. Sharma briefed the Governor about the to-date status of the different road projects being executed by the Project Beacon in various parts of the State. While lauding the good work being done by the BRO in developing and maintaining the road network in the difficult and hilly terrain of Jammu and Kashmir, which provides connectivity to the people living in the remote areas, the Governor emphasized the crucial importance of the various construction works being strictly completed within the envisaged time schedule...   READ MORE   Sham assures redressal of their grievances Chamber of Commerce & Industry calls on Minister 5/10/2013 10:40:48 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, May 10 : Minister for PHE, Irrigation, Flood and Control, Sham Lal Sharma today said that government is committed to ensure better road connectivity, transport facilities and comfort to the commuter travelling from one part of the state to other. The Minister was interacting with the member of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who called on him and apprised of various problems being faced by the people especially tourists due to shifting of Jammu General Bus stand to Khan Pura Nagorta, Transport Nagar Narwal and Paloura which is also hampering the business of the traders. He said that every step will be taken to address the grievances of the people, however, ...   READ MORE

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