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Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 13: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today visited Mazar-e-Shohada at Naqashband Sahib here to pay tributes to the Martyrs of 13th July. He laid flower wreaths over the graves and offered Fateh.
The Chief Minister said that the sacrifice of martyrs to free the society from autocracy and lay edifice for democracy and human dignity is one of the richest chapters of the history of Jammu and Kashmir.
“The best way to pay homage to the martyrs is to help create equitable and palatable environment for everyone to grow and develop in a democratic atmosphere”, he added. Speaker Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul, Ministers included Abdul Rahim Rather, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Peerzada Mohammad Sayed, Taj Mohi-ud-Din, Ch. Mohammad Ramzan, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Adviser to the Chief Minister, Qamar Ali Akhoon, Ministers of State, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, Ajaz Ahmad Khan, various legislators, Director General Police, Ashok Prasad and various senior officers were also present on the occasion besides large number of general people.... | |
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| Speaker pays tributes to Martyrs | | | | SRINAGAR: Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mubarak Gul has paid rich tributes to the Martyrs of 13th July, 1931.
Offering Fateh Khwani at the Mazar-e-Shohada at the shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Naqashband Sahib (RA), Mr. Gul said that the martyrs laid their lives against the atrocities of autocratic rule to pave way for secular and democratic set-up. “They offered supreme sacrifice to uphold the values of natural justice, pluralistic ethos, amity and brotherhood”, Gul added.
He said best way to offer tribute to the martyrs was to work for strengthening the principles of moral values and democracy. He said martyrs will continue to inspire coming generations to live a dignified life and st... | |
| | | | Sakina addresses huge public gathering in Khaloora-Noorabad area | | | | KULGAM: Minister for Social Welfare, ARI & Trainings, Ms Sakina Itoo on Saturday visited Khaloora in Noorabad area and took stock of various developmental activities and grievances of the people.
Addressing a huge gathering of people on the occasion, the Minister said that the present Government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the past four and half years has tried its best to address the problems of the people, particularly of those living in far-flung ,hilly and remote areas. She said, the Government has already taken up a number of steps under a strategic approach and comprehensive plan to strengthen the basic facilities to the people.
Maintaining t... | |
| | | | BJP struggling to remain relevant by raising Hindutava bogey: Rana | | | | Jammu: Taking dig at BJP’s orchestrated campaign over revocation of Article 370, Provincial President National Conference Devender Singh Rana Saturday said that repeated assertions over this sensitive issue speaks volumes about the political bankruptcy of the party.
Speaking at a function held in observance of Martyrs Day at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here this morning, Rana said that after feeling isolated and distracted from the masses in the wake of inner-party skirmishes, BJP is struggling to remain relevant in the political spectrum by inciting communal passions.
“Narendra Modi’s latest salvo over Hindu nationalism and justification of 2002 communal riots is an indicator what discourse th... | |
| | | | Sham inaugurates Yamaha Showroom | | | | JAMMU: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Sham Lal Sharma, has reiterated the coalition government’s resolve to work for the upliftment and improvement of the living standard of the people living in rural and far-flung areas of the State.
The Minister was speaking after inaugurating Chenab Motor Yamaha Showroom at Darkal Morh, Akhnoor here today.
Sham said that government was committed to provide improved facilities to the people especially to the people living in rural and remote areas to uplift their economic status. He said that central and state governments have launched a number of welfare schemes for the people and asked them to come forward and avail benefits of thes... | |
| | | | Udhampur Police booked 119 accused for Traffic rule violations within one week | | | | Udhampur: Udhampur Police booked 119 offenders for traffic rule violations during the traffic week launched to curb the menace of traffic rule violations.
Based on the frequent complaints regarding fatal and non-fatal accidents taking many innocent lives, jamming at National Highway especially during Shri Amar Nath Ji Yatra and traffic congestions at other bottlenecks in main markets of Udhampur town and all other major peripheral towns of district Udhampur, a traffic week was launched by Udhampur Police to curb the menace of traffic rule violation.
Apart from educating the general public with regard to the traffic rules for their safety, all the territorial officers were directed to... | |
| | | | DDC visits Anantnag town takes stock of development works | | | | ANANTNAG: The District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone today visited various areas of Anantnag town and took stock of ongoing developmental works in the town. He was accompanied by a team of district officers also.
Dr. Lone visited Khanabal area and interacted with the people and enquire about the basic amenities being provided to them by the District Administration.
The District Development Commissioner also visited Khanabal-Pahalgam road where he took stock of ongoing macadamization work on K.P. Road. He emphasized upon the concerned officers and agencies to speed up the macadamization work and also stressed upon the agencies for transparency in the macadam wor... | |
| | | | Sadhotra reviews facilities at Yatri Niwas | | | | JAMMU: Minister for Planning Ajay Sadhotra today visited Shri Amarnath Yatra Jammu base camp Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar and took stock of the facilities being provided to the pilgrims. The Minister had a round of the Yatri Niwas complex and took stock of boarding, lodging and other facilities made available for the pilgrims. Divisional Commissioner Jammu Pardeep Gupta who accompanied the Minister, briefed him about the facilities being provided to the Yatris for their comfortable stay. Director Tourism Soujanya Sharma, Commissioner JMC K. L. Khajuria, Chief Engineer PDD Shenaz Goni and other senior officers were also present on the occasion. The Minister impressed upon the concerned office... | |
| | | | Gurezi reviews functioning of Horti, Seri & Flori deptts | | Stresses on taping of horticulture potential in Jammu region | | |
JAMMU: Minister of State for Animal & Sheep Husbandry Horticulture, Agriculture & Floriculture Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi) today laid emphasis on promotion of protective cultivation in far flung areas of Jammu division to help farmers to get returns during winters also.
Chaining a review meeting of Horticulture, Floriculture and Sericulture Departments of Jammu Division, the Minister exhorted upon field functionaries to tap huge Horticulture potential of 1.50 lakh Hectare in the region and bring more area under Area expansion programme to ensure the plantation of high yielding varieties so that productivity in the division is boosted and economy of the division is increased.
He emphasized... | |
| | | | Peerzada distributes Rs. 7.10 lakh among NBA beneficiaries | | | | ANANTNAG: Minister for Floriculture and Haj & Auquf, Peerzada Mohammad Syed, today distributed cheques worth Rs. 7.10 lakh amongst 74 beneficiaries of Damhal Panchayat Halqa in block Achhabal for developing their toilet units under Nirmal Bharat Abhyan programme.
Besides, the Minister also gave away cheques to five deserving beneficiaries as second instalment under Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) at the rate of Rs. 35,000 each for construction of dwelling units in the area.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that Government was committed to provide better facilities to the people, especially in the rural and far-flung areas and several people friendly programmes have been launched for t... | |
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