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| India destroyed bunkers in Chumar to resolve Ladakh row, Army officers confirm | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 7: India has agreed to a Chinese demand to demolish bunkers near their de facto border in the Himalayas, Indian military officers said, as part of a deal to end a stand-off that threatened to scupper slowly improving relations.
Indian and Chinese soldiers faced off 100 metres (330 feet) apart on a plateau near the Karakoram mountain range, where they fought a war 50 years ago, for three weeks until they reached a deal on Sunday for both sides to withdrew.
The tension had threatened to overshadow a visit by foreign minister to Beijing on May 9. China's Premier Li Keqiang is expected to visit India later this month.
Details of the deal have not been made public but a senior officer from the Indian Army's northern command said India had agreed to abandon and destroy bunkers in the Chumar sector, further south along the disputed border.
"The bunkers in Chumar were dismantled after we acceded to Chinese demand in the last flag meeting. These bunkers were live-in bunkers," the Army officer told Reuters on Tuesday.
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| Dy CM reviews RMSA, SSA | | | | SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand Tuesday held a meeting of senior officers of Education Department to review the pace of school buildings being constructed under RMSA and SSA in the state.
Minister of State for School Education, Feroz Ahmad Khan, Secretary Education Hirdesh Kumar, Director School Education Kashmir, Mir Tariq Ahmad, Director School Education Jammu G. A. Quresh, State Project, Director SSA, S. C. Sahni and Director RMSA, Hilal Ahmad Parray were present in the meeting. The meeting discussed threadbare the issues related to functioning of Government schools, filling up of vacant posts, promotion of teachers to higher grades and posting of teachers to far-flung an... | |
| | | | Formulate DPR for Rehbab Sahib Zirat Sharief AliKadal: Gul to authorities | | | | SRINAGAR: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mr. Mubarak Gul today directed the concerned authorities to formulate a comprehensive detailed project report for the development and beautification of Rehbab Sahib Zirat Sharief Alikadal Srinagar. He also asked them to submit the proposal to the concerned quarter so that funds could be arranged for the purpose.
This direction was given by the Speaker during his tour to various downtown areas inEidgah constituency. The areas visited by the Speaker included Syed Hamidpora, Palpora, Alikadal and Shinglipora. During the visit, he took stock of the people’s problems besides developmental needs.
Earlier, Mr. Gulvisited ZiratHazarat Syed... | |
| | | | Gurezi concludes week-long tour to remote areas of Tehsil Gurez | | | | GUREZ: Minister of State for PHE Irrigation & Flood Control Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi concluded a week-long extensive tour to various inaccessible and far flung areas of Gurez including Bagtore, Tarabal, Izmerg, Chuntiwara, Khupri, Shahpora, Burnaie, PurnaTulain, Kalshay, NeeruNallah, Budugam, Jurnial, Saradaab, Budaab and Gugran in Bandipora district and took stock of the people’s problems besides their developmental needs.
The Minister also took stock of the various developmental works worth Crores of rupees taken up by various executing agencies under different sectors in the area. He also inspected various educational institutions and health institutions besides taking stock of supply po... | |
| | | | Mian Altaf visits Poonch, takes stock of forest, road projects | | | |
POONCH: A project of Rs. 3 crore has been sent to the Central Government for approval under NABARD in social forestry sector for creation of infrastructure and afforestation, While Rs. 110 crore have been spent on completion of 32 road projects under PMGSY, Rs. 42 lakh are being incurred under different programmes in Poonch district.
This information was given to the Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, MianAltaf Ahmad during two day tour of Poonch district which concluded Yesterday.
Various deputations from a number of villages called on the Minister and apprised him about their developmental needs besides seeking improvement in basic amenities in their respective areas.
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| | | | Sham reviews PHE, Irrigation facilities in Sonawari Tehsil | | 8 new irrigation schemes worth Rs 19.62 crore to be taken up this year | | |
SRINAGAR: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Mr. Sham Lal SharmaTuesday took stock of the status of on-going water supply schemes and irrigation facilities being provided to the farmers of Sonawari Tehsil of District Bandipore at a high level meeting of officers here. Minister for Higher Education Mr. Muhammad Akbar Lone, was also present on the occasion.
The Ministers took detailed appraisal of various schemes in Sonawari particularly pertaining to drinking water and irrigation facilities and the measures being taken for flood control.
It was informed that 26 water supply schemes costing an amount of Rs 59.71 crore have been taken up in Sonawari under different sectors. Out... | |
| | | | Kichloo asks SIDCO to mobilize investment for economic, employment growth | | Urges to bring uncovered areas under industrialization | | |
SRINAGAR: Saying that Industrialization is the most powerful tool for massive economic and employment generation, the Minister of State for Industries and Commerce, Mr. Sajad Ahmad Kichloo today urged for bringing all the hitherto uncovered areas of the State under the ambit of Industries adding that land banks needed to be created in each district for this purpose.
Speaking at a review meeting of Jammu and Kashmir State Industrial Development Corporation Limited (SIDCO) here this afternoon, Mr. Kichloo said there should be no discrimination with any area with regard to exploitation of Industrial potential and investment of funds for setting up of Industrial Estate.
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| | | | Rs. 454.79 Cr advanced for setting up of IG Units in Baramulla | | | | BARAMULLA: To set up different Income Generating Units in Baramulla district, Rs. 454.79 crore have been advanced by various financial institutions during the last financial year.
This was stated at District Level Review Committee meeting here today. The meeting was chaired by District Development Commissioner, Baramulla, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Khawaja. Officers and representatives from sponsoring departments, Banks and Reserve Bank of India also participated.
Giving details, Zonal Lead Bank Officer, Baramulla said that Rs. 320.39 crores were provided under Agriculture sector, Rs. 103.68 crore advanced under Small Enterprises Sector while Rs. 30.72 crore under Service Sector during the period.
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| | | | Gul for launching Assembly Secretariat Website, TV Channel | | | | SRINAGAR: The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mr. Mubarak GulTuesday impressed upon the officers of Assembly Secretariat to install electronic attendance machines at Srinagar and Jammu offices for ensuing proper attendance of the employees.
He was addressing a meeting convened to review the working of various House Committees with the Officers of the Assembly Secretariat in his office chamber here today.
The Speaker also issued instructions for launching a website of the Assembly Secretariat in coordination with Information Technology Department and NIC besides providing Wi-Fi system within both the offices. He urged upon the officers to provide all kind of Secretariat ass... | |
| | | | Radhay Sham Sharma for crop compensation to farmers affected by electric short circuit | | | | SRINAGAR: Vice Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir State Advisory Board for Development of Kissans, Mr. Radhay Sham Sharma has called for immediate relief to the farmers affected by burning of standing wheat crops due to electric short circuit reported in the area of Madhoon, Hiranagar, Vijaypur and other areas of district Samba and Kathua recently.
He has appealed to the Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah and Minister of State for Revenue and Rehabilitation, Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Khan for immediate relief in the form of suitable compensation to the affected farmers. Mr. Sharma also said that PDD Department should take necessary steps for monitoring electric lines so that such unfortunate incidents do not ... | |
| | | | Sadhotra inspects Planning, Labour, Employment offices | | | |
SRINAGAR: Minister for Planning, Labour and Employment, Ajay Sadhotra today inspected the offices of Planning, Labour and Employment in the Civil Secretariat and interacted with the employees of the departments under his control.
The Minister expressed satisfaction over the functioning of these departments. Accompanied by the senior officers of concerned departments, the Minister directed for speedy disposal of cases and maintaining transparency in the functioning of the offices.
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