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Contribution of P.Os in financial inclusion remarkable: Rather Announces a similar modernized Post office for Chrar-i-Sharief 5/17/2013 10:37:16 PM Early Times REport CHADOORA, May 17: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather in presence of Chief Post Master General (CPG) of J&K, Mr. John Samuel today inaugurated a modernized post office at Chadoora in Budgam district. He announced that a similar type of modernized post office will also be opened in the historic Chrar-i-Sharief town shortly. Speaking at a function organized by the Department of Post Offices, Mr. Rather lauded the initiatives of john Sameul for revolutionizing the working of post offices in the State adding that the faith and hope among the people on postal service has once again revived. He said since Sameul took up the charge of post offices in J&K, their working has been re-energized and all the modern facilities have been added to bring a revolution in postal communication system. In this regard, he referred to the Speed Post Service and e-post facilities started in the post office adding that Same Day Delivery within and between the cities of Srinagar and Jammu is a reality now. He said though the internet facilities has not rea...   READ MORE

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PM promises Rs. 700 cr package to boost sports in J&K: Taj Inaugurates Kashmir Football Festival-2013 5/17/2013 10:37:07 PM Early Times REport srinagar, May 17: Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud din today said the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has promised a package of Rs. 700 crore over a period of five years to give boost to sports in J&K. He said during his recent meeting with him, the Prime Minister has given directions to the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in this regard with the assurance that more funds would be made available if need be. Inaugurating the Kashmir Football Festival-2013 here today, the Minister said under the package every town with a population of more than 50 thousand souls would be provided with an indoor stadium and wherever...   READ MORE   Two Irrigation projects worth Rs. 28.05 cr approved for Tangmarg area under 12th TAC: Mir 5/17/2013 10:36:57 PM SRINAGAR: Minister For Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir Friday said that two ambitious irrigation projects worth Rs 28.05 cr have been approved by 12th Technical Advisory Committee(TAC) to provide irrigation facilities to Chukar Bewa and Nehalpora of Tangmarg area.The Minister said this at a high level meeting which was convened to review the progress of irrigation and flood control projects of the Tangmarg and its adjoining areas. The Minister directed Chief Engineer, Irrigation and FC, Kashmir to start the construction work of water storage tank at Chukar Bewa, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 14.12 Cr and remodelling of Nehalpora Khul at a cost of Rs 13.93 Cr im...   READ MORE   Governor asks J&K Universities to forge mutually beneficial collaborations Jammu University to host Indian Science Congress 5/17/2013 10:36:44 PM Early Times REport srinagar, May 17: The Forum of Vice Chancellors of various Universities of Jammu and Kashmir, which is presently chaired by Dr. Tej Partap, Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, met Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here this evening to felicitate him on his extended involvement with the affairs of Jammu and Kashmir. The Vice Chancellors thanked the Governor for his sustained guidance and support in the past 5 years and for taking keen interest in the development of all the Universities in the State for the promotion of quality education and research. They expressed sincere hope that his continuing sup...   READ MORE   Construction works under RMSA reviewed at Shopian 5/17/2013 10:36:03 PM SHOPIAN: To review the physical and financial achievements under Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan (RMSA), a review meeting was held under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Shopian, Mr. Mohammad Javaid Khan besides Director RMSA, Mr. Hilal Ahmad Parray also attended the meeting. All the Principals and Headmasters of the district participated in the meeting. A detailed discussion was held regarding the construction under RMSA and utilization of funds for upgrading the infrastructure in the district. The Principals and Headmasters were asked to utilize the funds judiciously and complete the construction works within the stipulated time under RMSA. District Developme...   READ MORE   Turmoil has marred opportunities of Valley youth: Mir 5/17/2013 10:35:58 PM CHECK RAWANPORA: Saying that two decades long turmoil in Valley mar the opportunities of youth, Minister for Agriculture, Mr Ghulam Hassan Mir this afternoon called upon the youth that several steps has already been taken by state and centre Governments to provide them platform to channelize their capability in sports and other fields. The Minister said this in public meeting after watching the final match of Excellent Cricket tournament in which 48 teams of different areas participated. He said that “with the efforts of common people of the valley, the peace has again retuned in the minds of people of the state due to this, normal and sports activities are picking momentum every ...   READ MORE   Public grievance camp held at Karnah 5/17/2013 10:36:50 PM KARNAH: Interacting with the people of Sub Division, Karnah, District Development Commissioner, Kupwara, Mr. Itrat Hussain Rafique assured that the grievances of the people shall be looked into on priority basis to ensure availability of essentials and basic amenities including medicare, road connectivity, drinking water facility and power supply in the far flung areas of the district. This was stated by the District Development Commissioner while addressing a public grievance camp at Karnah here today. District Development Commissioner emphasized for availing the benefits of various schemes launched for the welfare and development of people in the district. He said that as many as 9064...   READ MORE

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