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| Rajender Tiku meets Governor | | | | SRINAGAR: Mr. Rajender Tiku, a Sculptor who is well known all over the country, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today.
During their meeting, the Governor and Mr. Tiku discussed the measures required to be taken for the promotion of art and aesthetics in Jammu and Kashmir. Mr. Tiku briefed the Governor about the photograph series, “Earth Pictures”, which he is presently working on and about his latest sculptures. He presented to the Governor two photographs of the “Earth Pictures” series and informed that he is organizing an exhibition of his latest sculptures in New Delhi later this year. He also informed the Governor about his forthcoming assignment as a Visiting Professor at the Musashino Art University, Tokyo. The Governor suggested to Mr. Tiku to consider exhibiting his works in the State and wished him continuing successes in his artistic pursuits.... | |
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| Ensure best facilities to Amarnath yatries: Shabir to officers | | Inaugurates 14-day camp on ‘World Population Day’ | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 11 : Minister of State for Health Mr. Shabir Ahmed Khan today impressed upon the government functionaries to gear up men and machinery to make available all basic facilities including regular power, safe drinking water, sanitation, healthcare, transport, security, langar besides accommodation to the Shri Amarnath yatries at Jammu base camp, yatri niwas Bhagwati Nagar.
During his visit to the base camp at Yatri Niwas here today, the Minister took stock of the arrangements made by the district administration for the visiting Shri Amarnathji Yatries . The Minister went round Yatri Niwas complex and inspected the lodging and other facilities put in pl... | |
| | | | BJP demands mechanism to show funds' utilisation by J&K govt | | | | Jammu : BJP today demanded a mechanism to account for utilisation of central funds given to Jammu and Kashmir government for development of the state. BJP National Executive member and state party spokesperson Jitendra Singh demanded that the government must come out with precise details to prove its claim that central funds were being allocated equitably among the three regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
"There is a popular perception that central funds are being callously swindled or misused by the powers-that-be on the pretext of militancy which has, ironically, according to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, declined, which is why he is demanding revocation of AFSPA," Singh said here. "... | |
| | | | Efforts afoot to mitigate the problems of Kandi areas: Manohar | | | | KATHUA, July 11 : Minister of State for Fisheries, Cooperatives, Finance and Planning, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma said that government is keen to uplift the socio economic status of the people of kandi areas for which necessary infrastructure in key areas like roads, drinking water, education, health and electricity is extensively strengthened within short span of time. He said this while addressing a Public grievance camp here at Patyadi village of tehsil Hiranagar today.
Dr Sharma added that kandi areas due to their topographical character are prone to water deficient summers and called upon the people to adopt means like rain water harvesting and check dams to help in improving water table ... | |
| | | | Sadhotra reviews ongoing, proposed mega projects for Jammu | | | | JAMMU, July 11 : Minister for Planning, Labour & Employment Department Mr. Ajay Sadhotra on Thursday convened a high level meeting of officers and reviewed the pace of progress on various ongoing and proposed mega projects in Jammu region. The meeting was attended by senior officers of all developmental departments, besides the divisional and district administration functionaries. The Minister reviewed and sought detailed status report on the Sewerage projects Jammu, Modernization of Ranbir Canal, Extension of Ravi Tawi Canal, Seed Multiplication Centre Chakrohi, progress on the second phase of 4th Bridge on Tawi, Four laning of Satwari-Kunjwani Road, Convention Centre Jammu, Legislative ... | |
| | | | Govt orders inquiry into the Civil Sectt fire incident | | | | SRINAGAR : Following the fire incident in the annexe of Civil Secretariat Srinagar this morning, the Government today ordered an inquiry into the incident to be conducted by Secretary, General Administration Department. The inquiry will be completed within 15 days.
Minister of State for Home, Mr. Sajad Ahmad Kitchloo inspected the site of fire and personally monitored the rescue and fire extinguishing operation.
Meanwhile, the fire was brought under control and all the houses and business establishments located in the back side of the wooden annexe of the Civil Secretariat Srinagar were protected. A deputation of Civil Secretariat Employees also met the Minister of State for Home and disc... | |
| | | | Army eyes advanced systems for LoC surveillance in JK | | | | Jammu : Army's Norther Command Headquarters has floated tenders for the purchase of six Border Surveillance Management Systems (BSMS) for deployment in Jammu and Kashmir. "A surveillance system is required which can cater to Indian Army's peacetime requirements, both during day and night," said the Request for Proposal (RFP) document released recently by Northern Command's First Field Ordnance Depot.
The move comes in the light of increased attempts at infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) in J-K in recent months. The border area already has in place a strong surveillance mechanism, including three-tier fencing, flood-lighting, sensors, thermal imagers and manual patrolling, and th... | |
| | | | Dy CM reviews pace of School mapping, vacancies & upgradation of schools | | Directs for speeding up recruitment against vacant posts | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 11 : Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Tara Chand Thursday impressed upon officers of School Education Department to strictly adhere to the instructions issued by Administrative department for ensuring smooth functioning of educational institutions of the State or otherwise face disciplinary action under rules for showing dereliction in performing their routine duties.
Deputy Chief Minister was addressing a State level officers meeting of school education department today, convened to review the pace of school mapping in RMSA and SSA, availability of teacher posts, pace of filling up vacancies, transfers of teachers and upgradation of schools. Minister of S... | |
| | | | Omar Inspects gutted Block in Civil Secretariat | | Directs for emergent arrangements for housing blazed offices | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 11 : Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today rushed from a function at Gulab Bagh to Civil Secretariat to inspected the gutted wooden block housing Higher Education, Cooperative, Technical Education and other offices.
Taking first hand appraisal of the fire incident and receiving brief from the top brass administration and Director General Fire Services, G. M. Bhat, the Chief Minister gave directions for putting in place emergent measures to save the retrieved records and to house the gutted offices.
Minister for PHE, Sham Lal Sharma, Minister of State for Home, Sajjad Ahmad Kitchloo, Chief Secretary, Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, Principal Secretary to the C... | |
| | | | Ban on sale of tobacco products to be implemented around health care, educational institutions: DM Srinagar | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 11 : According to District Magistrate Srinagar, in the interest of health care of patients under Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products within 100 yards of all Hospitals is banned.
As such Medial Superintendents of all Hospitals in the district shall ensure that no sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products be allowed within 100 yards around their institutions. The violation, if any, shall be intimated by the concerned Medical Superintendents to the concerned authorities so that the shops of defaulters are sealed. Meanwhile, the District Magistrate, Srinagar in another order has b... | |
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