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| Chairman LC nominates members to various Committees for 2013-14 | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 18 : Chairman Legislative Council, Mr. Amrit Malhotra today nominated members to serve on various committees for the year 2013-14. Committee on Petitions will have Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Mir as its Chairman while Aga Syed Ahmad Rizvi, Master Noor Hussain, S. Dharambir Singh Oberoi, Mr. Abdul Majid Bhat and Smt Rani Gargi Blowria as its members. Committee on Privileges will have Mr. Jugal Kishore Sharma as its Chairman while Mr. Davinder Singh Rana, Mr. Showkat Ahmad Ganai, Mr. Ravinder Kumar Sharma, Mr. Ghulam Nabi Monga and Mr. Ali Mohammad Dar as its members. Committee on Government Assurance will have Mr. S. Dharambir Singh Oberoi as its Chairman whil... | |
| | | | JMC clerks observe pen down strike | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 18 : Clerical work in Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) remained paralyzed in support of 2 day pen down strike call given by the Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh All Departments Clerical Staff Association. While speaking on the occasion Rohit George President- Clerical Union, JMC said that the government has failed to implement its agreement for removal of pay anomaly of 5th Pay Commission.
The Clerical Union of JMC fully support the ongoing agitation and urged the government to fulfill their demand by implementing the earlier agreement. Recently the government has removed the anomaly of some of the cadres, however, ignor... | |
| | | | Ministerial staff observes pen down strike | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 18 : The ministerial staff of Directorate of Health Services including CMO office Jammu, government hospitals Gandhi Nagar, Sarwal and other offices observed one day pen down strike in their respective offices in support of their demands regarding removal of pay anomalies. The speakers recalled that government has betrayed ministerial staff by not honouring the agreement during 2008. The employees are compelled to come on roads to get their genuine demands resolved. It is pertinent to mention that Accounts personnel, Stock Assistant, patwaris have already been granted higher grades while ministerial staff though being back bone have been ignored which is u... | |
| | | | Shiv Sena protests against erratic power, water supply | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 18 : To protest the erratic power and water supply, the workers of the Dogra Front and Shiv Sena under the leadership of Ashok Gupta took out a procession out a procession from Canal Road which concluded at Press Club.
Raising slogans against the state government, the protesters who were holding lanterns, earthen pitchers and handmade fans signifying the lack of responsibility of Power Development Department and PHE Department said that both the agencies have no concern for the common man.
The protesters alleged that PDD is resorting to regular curtailment of electricity for 12 hours in rural areas while the cut in city limits is for about 6-7 hours dail... | |
| | | | VC JU visits Udhampur Campus, inspects ongoing construction work | | | | Jammu, June 18 : Vice Chancellor, Jammu University, Prof. Mohan Paul Singh Ishar today visited the extended Udhampur Campus of the University of Jammu and conducted the survey of the ongoing works at the campus.
Prof. Ishar inspected the ongoing construction work of the Academic Block at the Udhampur Campus and directed the concerned officials for early completion of the work. Ishar also identified the site for the construction of the Boys and Girls Hostels in the Campus. Ishar also visited the examination Centre constituted for the conduct of M.A Economics at Udhampur Campus.
Ishar was accompanied by Prof. Keshav Sharma, Rector, Udhampur Campus, Jai Kumar Sharma, Spec... | |
| | | | Dy CM conducts surprise inspection of ZE offices | | Stresses on punctuality | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 18 : To take stock of the working in zonal education offices, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Tara Chand along with a team of officers of education department conducted surprise inspection of ZEO Chowki Choura and Sunderbani on Monday. Taking stock of the conduct and working in the offices, Mr. Tara Chand issued on spot instructions for maintaining proper records and ensuring that file work is done in accordance with the procedures laid down by the department. “The government is making all out efforts to ensure quality education by providing best education infrastructure and required teaching staff in schools, it is duty of concerned Zonal Education Office to m... | |
| | | | Amarnath Shiv lingam's size shrinks to half of what it was 5 weeks ago | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 18 : It's just a week for the Amarnath Yatra to begin in Jammu. Lakhs of devotees throng the icy mountain shrine every year.
Network18 has got exclusive footage from inside the cave showing that the Shiv lingam has shrunk to half its size due to rising temperatures. The lingam, according to Srinagar's Met office, may further shrink owing to the excessive heat in the two weeks. Sonam Lotus, Director of the Srinagar Met department said, "Srinagar is slightly more warmer than it should have been. That has resulted in snows in heights in and around Sonmarg melting at a faster rate.
Moreover, less amount of snow had accumulated... | |
| | | | Sindhu Darshan Yatra to start from June 23 | | | | Jammu, June 18 : Sindhu Darshan Yatra Leh is going to commence from June 23 to 26 this month. A function was organized by Jammu Samitee at Government Women College Parade Ground today to welcome all tourists participating in the Yatra. MLA and BJP State president, Jugal Kishore Sharma was chief guest in the function. In addition, Col (Retired) MZU Siddique, Assistant Director RCHS, Lakshmi Narayan, Principal Central School and Murlidhar Makhizaa, President of All India Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samitee were among those present. Sanskar Bharti presented a colourful cultural programme on the occasion to make it memorable. Pertinent to mention that this year about 1000 tourists drawn from Maharas... | |
| | | | Indian Youth Climate Network Coordinators meet Governor | | | | SRINAGAR, June 18 : Ms. Ritu Asrani, Project Coordinator, Indian Youth Climate Network for J&K Chapter, a Delhi based organization working for environment conservation, and Mr. Owais Rahim, Project Coordinator, J&K, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here today.
Ms. Asrani and Mr. Rahim made a presentation about the activities of the Indian Youth Climate Network in J&K and across the country and those planned for the future for promoting environmental protection. They also briefed the Governor about the small pilot projects which they had undertaken at the Baltal Base Camp of Shri Amarnathji Yatra last year, which included setting up of a water purification plant, providi... | |
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