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| Governor calls for all required measures being taken for promotion of tourism | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 19: A delegation of the Federation of Associations of Tour Operators of Jammu called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here today and handed over a Maruti Omni Ambulance to the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board.
Interacting with the delegation, the Governor, who is Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, lauded the gesture of the Federation for providing Ambulance to the Shrine Board. He asked Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, his Principal Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board, to see how this Ambulance could be best utilized for the transportation of pilgrims who may fall sick or be involved in accidents.
The Governor enquired from the delegation about their activities vis-à-vis promotion of tourism, adding that the Government agencies, travel trade and all other stakeholders have to act
in concert and take all the required measures for significantly promoting tourism in the State, which has a vast potential for generating economic activity and employment avenues. In this context, he observed that package tours suiting... | |
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| Prasad reviews scholarships scheme, says JKP focussing on quality education | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 19: The Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. Ashok Prasad has said that welfare of police wards is one of the top most priorities of the Organisation to infuse spirit of competition among them and boost their morale. He said that various welfare schemes have been introduced to inspire police wards towards the quality education enabling to compete in competitive examinations and sports events.
Mr. Prasad said this while reviewing scholarship schemes for police wards at a meeting held at Police Headquarters (PHQ) here today. He said that the Organization, realizing its responsibility to help the families of martyrs, has been providing scholarship to thei... | |
| | | | Sadhotra for unity, integrity of 3-regions of the State | | | | SRINAGAR: A Book titled “Kashmir & Sher-e-Kashmir” written by PL. D. Parimoo was released at an impressive but simple function held at J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages here today.
The function was organized by Funkar Cultural Organization Kashmir. MLA Hazratbal, Dr. Mustafa Kamal was the chief guest while as Minister for Labour, Employment and Planning Mr. Ajay Sadhotra was the guest of honour.
Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Mr. Khalid Bashir Ahmad, Mr. Farooq Nazki, Mr. Vijay Bakaya, Mr. Ayaz Rasool, Mr. Shafi Ahmad Qadri, Mr. G. N. Khayal, Mr. Iqbal Faheem, Prof. Naila Ali Khan, Prof. Jabbar were presented in the function.
President Funkar Cultural Organi... | |
| | | | LA panel appreciates working of JK Bank | | | | SRINAGAR: A meeting of the Committee on Public Undertakings (PUC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here today under the chairmanship of MLA, Mr. Javid Ahmad Dar.
Threadbare discussion was held on the working of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. The Committee appreciated the role of JK Bank and its effective functioning throughout the country.
The Committee pointed out that the loan ratio extended to the state was lower as compared with rest of the states of the country.
The Chairman of the Bank informed the meeting that earlier it was 50-50 ratio now it has been changed to 60-40 ratio (outside state/JK State), however, the bank
provides loan to all the applicants who apply ... | |
| | | | CM chairs UHQ meeting | | | | SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday received brief on prevailing security and law and order situation in the State at the Unified Headquarters meeting he chaired here. Arrangements put in place to conduct Shri Amarnath Yatra peacefully and securely were taken stock of besides other issues relating to the security and law and order. Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, Minister of State for Home, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, GoC-in-C Northern Command, Lt. Gen. K. T. Parnaik, Principal Secretary Home, Suresh Kumar, Director General of Police, Ashok Prasad, GoC XV Corps, GoC XIV Corps, GoC XVI Corps, GoC IX Corps, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas, Divisional Commiss... | |
| | | | Sensitize people about the ill effects of smoking: DDC | | | | PULWAMA: To sensitise the people against the ill effects of smoking and to curb smoking at public places, District Development Commissioner, Pulwama, Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Lone today convened a meeting of officers for undertaking the measures for the successful implementation of COTPA here today.
Senior citizens, Officers of District Administration and Police department were also present in the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, the District Development Commissioner stressed upon the concerned Officers to sensitize the masses about the bad consequences of the smoking.
He exhorted upon the officers to conduct awareness camps to sensitize the people about the health hazards.
DDC also urged fo... | |
| | | | Nodal officer reviews developmental activities at Katra | | | | KATRA: Nodal Office Katra, R K Anand, convened an officers meeting to take stock of grievances being faced by the pilgrims and locals at Katra and its adjoining areas besides reviewing functioning of various departments here today.
Executive Officer Municipal Committee Katra, Ravi Sharma, Xen PWD, Joginder Pal, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Dr Sanjeev Kumar, Tehsildar Shri Mata Devi Shrine Board, Gyan Chand, SHO Katra , Sanjeev Gupta, Range Officer, Munish Gupta, Naib Tehsildar Katra, Sher Singh, officers from various departments and engineers attended the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, the Nodal Officer asked the officers to ensure completion of all the developmental works within fi... | |
| | | | Rajendra visits Anantnag Jail, interacts with prisoners | | | | ANANTNAG: D.G Prisons, K. Rajendra Kumar paid a surprise visit to District Jail Anantnag to review the security arrangements and functioning of Jail.
Mr. Rajendra was accompanied by DIG Anantnag, Commandant CRPF Anantnag and SSP Anantnag.
The DG Prisons emphasized on the reformative programmes of the inmates and issued directions for ensuring better facilities to them especially medical care and dietary facilities. He interacted with the prisoners lodged in Jail one by one in their barracks and enquired about their welfare and
treatment. The inmates informed that they are satisfied with the treatment and behaviour... | |
| | | | Legal Metrology team books 8 Traders | | | | JAMMU: The Legal Metrology Department today booked eight traders found violating various provisions of J&K weights and measures (enforcement) Act 1997 and charged a fine of Rs 5800 from the violators.
A team of LMD, headed by Assistant controller Rajesh Heera, conducted surprise inspection of ration depots, Grocery shops, fertilizer stores, sweet shops at Sathra, Chandak and Mandi areas.
During the inspection 8 traders were booked for various violations and charged fine.
The inspection team warned the traders of stern legal action in case of any further indulgence in anti-consumer practices. They were
directed to use standard and verified weights and to sell packed c... | |
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