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Taj visits Choolan, Danisaydan, Dara-gutaliyan in Uri 6/17/2013 12:43:02 AM Early Times Report CHANDANWARI (URI), June 16: Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din today visited the hilly areas of Uri constituency including Choolan, Danisaydan, Dara-gutaliyan, Zamboorpatan etc. The aim of the visit was to have an on-the-spot inspection of the development works undertaken in these areas and seek direct feedback from the people there. Mr. Taj is on a three day visit to the area. At these places, Mr. Taj sought appraisal from people regarding the Government schemes and programmes run in their area and the officials managing them. Addressing a series of public meetings at these places, Mr. Taj said the State Government is seized of the development needs of people and Government is working to factor them in its policies and programmes. He assured them that their problems would be addressed in a phased manner. The Minister said Government has given special thrust to the development of hilly and so far unconnected areas of the State and many exclusive schemes and budgetary provisions like Tribal Sub Plan, Border Ar...   READ MORE

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Mir tours Kheer Bhawani, oversees arrangements for Mela 6/17/2013 12:42:53 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, June 16: In order to oversee the arrangements put in place for smooth conduct of annual Mela Kheer Bhawani, Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir today conducted a tour of the Shrine along with senior officials of the administration. The Minister went around the shrine complex and took stock of the arrangements being done by the administration for the pilgrims on the occasion of festival. He directed the officers to ensure that devotees do not face any sort of inconvenience. It is pertinent to mention that the temple complex has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 16 crore, having 64 one-room sets, one prayer hall, 2 langars and 2 dining-halls, beside...   READ MORE   Wani addresses public meeting at Beoli,Bijarni, Gadi Village 6/17/2013 12:41:58 AM Early Times Report DODA, June 16: Minister for PWD (R&B) and Mechanical Engineering Mr. Abdul Majid Wani today in his maiden visit to Beoli, Bijarni and Gadi villages after assuming the charge of the R&B Minister, laid foundation stone of 9.6 km link road from Bijarni to Lal Draman and assured the construction of other PMGSY roads in the region. He directed the concerning officials to work out a compensation package for those farmers whose land have come under the debris of various PMGYS roads. Mr. Wani was given a rousing and enthralling reception by the people of the area. While addressing a series of public gatherings, Mr. Wani reiterated the commitment of the coalition government ...   READ MORE   Finale of Choona Hai Asmaan held at SKICC 6/17/2013 12:41:43 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, June 16:The finale of ‘Choona Hai Asmaan’ Season-2012, a Talent Hunt Programme of J&K Police Department was held at SKICC here on Saturday evening. Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah was the Chief Guest and Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Director General Police, Ashok Prasad, various legislators and large number of music lovers were present on the occasion. The known Bollywood Music Composer Anu Malik, noted Singer Sadhana Sargam, Producer Ashok Thakrey and local Singer and Composer, Waheed Jeelani were judges at the finale in which various participants exhibited their talent in senior and junior categories. In the male senio...   READ MORE   Sevadar centre inaugurated at Tangdar 6/17/2013 12:43:23 AM Early Times Report Tangdar, June 16: Jammu and Kashmir State Board Social Welfare Chairperson, Ms. Khemlata Wakhloo today accompanied by senior officers inaugurated Sevadar (Shelter Home) centre at Kharpora in frontier Karnah Tehsil of Kupwara district. Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) who is also the chairman of the centre, on the occasion, apprised the Chairperson that 25 orphan girls shall be provided free education facilities besides shelter. The Chairperson directed the SDM to ensure proper education and provide medicare facilities to the orphans. She also distributed text books and school bags among the orphans. The cultural variety programme was also presented on the occasion....   READ MORE   New Mosque of Dastgeer Sahib to be dedicated to Public during Ramadan: Sagar 6/17/2013 12:41:48 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, June 16: Asking officers to speed up the pace of construction work on the reconstruction of the Shrine of Dastgeer Sahib, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has maintained that we have to ensure that it get completed in all respects so that the next Urs to be celebrated there. The Minister was addressing officers during a high level meeting convened here today to review the status of completion of the reconstruction work being undertaken on the revered Shrine of Dastgeer Sahib (RA). Senior officers of JKPCC, R&B, PDD, Waqaf Board, PHE, INTACH, besides other line departments were present. Mr. Sagar said that the G...   READ MORE

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