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J&K youth are highly talented: Governor 48th Peace Conference 5/30/2013 12:38:26 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, May 29: Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, today reiterated that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir are highly talented and given the enabling opportunities they can excel in all spheres of human endeavour. The Governor was addressing the 48th Peace Conference organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Peace Foundation (JKPF) at SKICC, here today. Referring to the unfortunate situation that had obtained in the State in the past years, the Governor observed that besides enormous human and economic losses we have suffered irreparable damage to the educational system, with adverse effect on the careers of the youth. He observed that our youth have since come up in a big way and many of them are pursuing their education in reputed technical and professional institutions across the country and competing successfully for various career options. In this context, he referred to an increasing number of boys and girls from the State qualifying for the All India and Central Services year after year. He emphasized the need for equipping the youth of the State with required knowle...   READ MORE

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Shabir inspects drug testing Lab, TB Center Dalgate 5/30/2013 12:37:47 AM SRINAGAR, May 29: The Government has released plan allocation of Rs. 7 crore this fiscal to Drug organisation for upgradation of testing infrastructure in the Drug Testing Laboratories at Srinagar and Jammu. This was revealed by Minister of State for Health, Mr. Shabir Ahmad Khan during his inspection to Drug Testing Laboratory, Dalgate Srinagar here on Wednesday. The Health Minister said that budgetary allocation of the Organisation could also be enhanced to streamline the working of the organisation. The Health Minister further said that Government has notified CDT Laboratory Kolkata and RDT Laboratory Chandigarh for testing of biological drugs. He said in this regard the private recogn...   READ MORE   Socio-economic development to get impetus this year: Rather Addresses public meeting at MehindiPora-Pakharpora 5/30/2013 12:37:59 AM Early Times Report BUDGAM (MEHINDIPURA), May 29: Asserting that socio-economic development will get further impetus during the current year, Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather today sought people’s cooperation in the implementation and monitoring of development and social welfare works in their respective areas to ensure better results of schemes. Addressing a large public meeting at MehindiPora-Pakharpora in tehsil Chadoora today, Mr. Rather said that the government has launched a multi-pronged strategy to boost the socio-economic activities in nook and corners of the state adding that all the available resources have been pooled for this purpose. He cauti...   READ MORE   Sakina lays foundation stone of OBC girl’s hostel at IUST 5/30/2013 12:37:36 AM Early Times Report AWANTIPORA, May 29: Minister for Social Welfare, ARI and Trainings, Ms. Sakina Itoo, distributed cheques worth Rs 1.056 crore under various scholarship schemes among 454 students undergoing various professional and technical courses at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) here today. The Minister also laid foundation stone of OBC girl’s hostel of IUST being constructed at the cost of Rs. 5.77 crore. Earlier, Ms. Itoo attended the function “NOORAN” a knowledge drive of book donation in the University campus. Speaking of the occasion, Ms. Sakina said that book donation campaign is a welcome gesture and sign to spread the precious wealth of knowledge am...   READ MORE   Sagar directs officers for early completion of Ganderbal projects 5/30/2013 12:37:27 AM GANDERBAL, May 29: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayti Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar today directed the officers to complete the projects undertaken in Ganderbal district as soon as possible. The Minister was speaking at a review meeting convened on the instructions of the Chief Minister to discuss the status of various prestigious projects undertaken in Ganderbal constituency. Minister for Planning and Development, Mr. Ajay Sadhotra, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr. B. B. Vyas, Principal Secretary, Planning and Development, Mr. B. R. Sharma, District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Mr. Sarmad Hafiz, Director Health Services, Kashmir, Dr. Saleem-ur-Rehman, senior ...   READ MORE   J&K keen to recapture numerouno position among Indian States: Dy CM Tourism revival must for sustainable development: G.A Mir 5/30/2013 12:36:48 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, May 29: Kashmir Festival 2013 concluded here today and in this connection an impressive function was held at SKICC. Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Tara Chand and Minister for Tourism Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir presided over the function while as Commissioner Secretary Tourism Mr. AtulDuloo was guest of honour on the occasion. The concluding function was attended by large number of people which include artists, music lovers, media persons, scholars, intellectuals’ poets, students and prominent citizens of the society. Famous singers; of the State, WaheedJeelani and RaashidJehangir enthralled the audience with their performances. Rauf was the special attraction of the ...   READ MORE   Arrangements for observing World No Tobacco Day finalized at Srinagar 5/30/2013 12:37:00 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, May 29: To encourage abstinence from all forms of Tobacco consumption and to make people aware about the negative health effects of Tobacco use, various activities shall be organized in Srinagar district. District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah in this connection today convened a meeting of officers to finalize the arrangements for observing the ‘’World No Tobacco Day’’ in Srinagar city. It was decided that on May 31, 2013 a rally of members of Youth Services and Sports, students, teachers, NGOs, members of Civil Society and Civil Defence besides district administration shall be organized from Nehru Park to SKICC and shall be flagge...   READ MORE   Annual training camp for NCC Cadets 5/30/2013 12:38:07 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, May 29: As many as 370 NCC Cadets from various schools, colleges and ITI's of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian participated in the 10-day Annual Training Camp at Tattoo Ground, Bemina, Srinagar. During the camp, the Cadets were acquainted with various academic, social and cultural training events to develop character, sprit for adventure and social service. The camp was organized to encourage Cadets to become responsible citizens and positive contributors towards development of a health society. Experts during the camp highlighted the role and capabilities of important departments like Health, Civil Defence, Disaster Mana...   READ MORE   Says Paragliding newest entry in Kashmir tourism Mir launches Paragliding at Astanmarg Harwan 5/30/2013 12:37:19 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, May 29: Launching the demonstration of paragliding today at Astanmarg, Harwan , the Tourism Minister Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir said that paragliding is one of the newest entries in the list of adventure sports in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. “Being blessed with endless plush greenery and exquisite hilltops, it is a perfect place to try paragliding and one can choose to glide over valleys, mountains or lakes “, he said and added that for this adventure aero sport at Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Harwan and Baderwah are iconic places to provide excellent winds and landscape for this adventure. The Paragliding was organized by Tourism Department to introduce it at com...   READ MORE   Lok Adalats settle 181 cases in Srinagar, Budgam 5/30/2013 12:37:07 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, May 29: A Lok Adalat was held in the premises of Sadder Court Complex, Srinagar under the supervision of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, Mr. Mohammad Shafi Khan here today. As many as 257 cases were taken up, out of which 146 cases were settled amicably on spot. An amount of Rs. 2,90,000/- were awarded as compensation in various Motor Accident Claims and Rs. 50,900/- fine was recovered in various petty criminal offences. Meanwhile, another Lok Adalat was organized by Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Budgam under the Chairmanship of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Budgam, Mr. Gowhar Majeed Dalal along with Munsiff JMIC, Budgam, Ms. Fauzia Paul...   READ MORE

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