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| Kashmiriyat denotes amity: Omar | | Greets Sikh Community on Guru Hargobind’s Day | | |
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Friday said that ‘Kashmiriyat’ denotes amity, brotherhood and love adding that this trait of the State has remained its symbol throughout the history.
Speaking to a congregation of Sikh Community at Chatti Padshashi here on the occasion of Guru Hargobind’s Day, the Chief Minister referred to the nurturing of this characteristic by Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. He said the slogan of ‘Hindu, Muslim, Sikh Itihaad’ preached and practiced by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah is continuously reverberating the valleys, planes and mountains of the State.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the role played by Sikh Community to strengthen the harmony and said that Sikhs of Valley have always lived in an atmosphere of brotherhood with majority community even during the challenging period of trouble and disturbances. “You lived with Muslim brethren in amity and faced the brunt of hard days together”, he said and praised their role.
The Chief Minister underscored the need for strengthening Kashmiriyat and working together by all sections of the soci... | |
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| EC calls for a well-knit strategy to save environment in the State | | | | SRINAGAR: A meeting of Environment Committee of J&K Legislative Council was held here on Thursday under the Chairmanship Dr. Syed Bashir Ahmed Shah (Veeri) and discussed the State Action Plan on climate change and other issues pertaining to the conservation of environment in the State.
MLCs Syed Mohammad Rafiq Shah, Mr. Naresh Kumar Gupta, Mohammad Muzaffer Parray and Mr. Vijay Bakaya also attended the meeting.
A threadbare discussion was held on varieties of issues concerning the environment in the State and Committee stressed the need for a well-knit strategy to conserve the environment and maintaining the ecological balance. The Committee opined that during the past over two decades, ... | |
| | | | G. A. Mir inaugurates school building at Sadiwara | | Says Govt. committed to strengthen edu network across the State | | |
DORU (ANANTNAG): Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir, today inaugurated newly constructed high school building at Sadiwara, Doru.
The construction work of building was accomplished at an estimated cost of Rs 31.30 lakh under RAMSA. This will strengthen the existing accommodation for the students.
Addressing a sizable gathering of people on the occasion, the Minister said that expansion of network of educational institutions in every nook and corner of the State and providing quality education in priority of Government. During the past over four years the Government has given focused attention to improve this areas and a strong infrastructure has been developed in the rural areas... | |
| | | | Textile Ministry approves Rs 5.87 cr for Carpet Training to 4300 persons: Kichloo | | Export of handicraft products from J&K has touched a high of about Rs. 2900 crore | | |
SRINAGAR: Minister of state for Industries and Commerce, Mr. Sajad Ahmed Kichloo, while interacting with a delegation of Artisans from Srinagar has said that the Handicrafts sector is being given a big boost. As many as ten handicrafts clusters in Srinagar city have been set-up to promote various types of Handicrafts. A handicrafts cluster for Paper Machie has been set-up at Zadibal, Khatamband, Walnut Wood Carving and Cooper Ware cluster at Safakadal, Pashmina weaving cluster at Noor Bagh.
He said Handicrafts cluster of Leather products is being set-up at Chatabal, Kani Shawl cluster at Mandibal Narwara, Sozni at Batapora Shohama and Willow Wicker at Kachari Pirpora.
Mr.Kichloo said sp... | |
| | | | Sagar for starting work on Jamia beautification, speeding up work on other projects | | | | SRINAGAR: Minister for rural Development Panchayati Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has asked the officers to ensure that the work on the prestigious Jamai Masjid beautification project is started so that the necessary beautification of this historic area is ensured.
The Minister was speaking at a review meeting convened to discuss the status of various developmental works undertaken by the Government for ensuring the sustain development of Srinagar city.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr. Shailinder Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Dr. G. N. Qasba, Chief Engineer R&B, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, and other senior officers L... | |
| | | | J&K youth possess great sportsmanship capabilities: Mir | | ‘Says time is ripe to channelize youth energy for nation building’ | | |
CHAKI SERI (PATTAN): Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir Friday said that the youth of the state have great sportsmanship capabilities and time has come to give them more opportunities in different fields to channelize their potential in positive direction.
The Minister was addressing a sizable public gathering after witnessing the Cricket tournament here this afternoon which was organized by Panchayat Committee Seri Warapora Pattan. More than 30 teams participated in the tournament.
Saying that sports impart discipline and sense of responsibility among the players, which is key to the overall development of youth and to realize the cherished dreams.. He said that time has... | |
| | | | Sadhotra, Rana exhort people to imbibe spirit of love, compassion | | | | JAMMU: Minister for Planning and Development, Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, accompanied by Legislator and Provincial President National Conference Jammu, Mr Devender Singh Rana on Friday paid obeisance at Gurdwara Tali Sahib, Canal Road here and prayed for peace and tranquillity in Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a big congregation, held on the auspicious occasion of Gurupurab, the Planning Minister dwelt on the life and teachings of
Guru Hargobind Singhji, saying that great gurus preached for building of a harmonious society based on love, compassion and mutual co-existence. The spirit of this eternal message holds relevance now more than ever before as intolerance and greed was spreading tenta... | |
| | | | Sarpanchs, Panchs meet convened | | | | DODA: To review the status of ongoing rural development works in Marmat block of district Doda besides creating awareness regarding devolution of powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions, Assistant Commissioner Development, Doda, Rakesh Kumar convened a meeting of Sarpanchs and Panches of the block at Goha.
Block Development Officer Marmat, Umesh Shan, besides sarpanchs and panches of the block attended the meeting. The ACD stressed upon the panches and Sarpanchs to monitor the works of Rural Development Department in their respective areas for tangible results.
It was revealed in the meeting that under MGNREGA Rs. 367.149 lakh have been utilized while as an amount of Rs. 5.80 lakh has be... | |
| | | | Wani hails PM’s special package of Rs.710 Cr. for land acquisition | | | | SRINAGAR: Minister for R&B and Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Abdul Majeed Wani today hailed the decision of Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson, Mrs Sonia Gandhi for granting a special package of Rs 710 crore to the state for land acquisition under PMGSY programme. The announcement for the package was made by the Prime Minister during his recent visit to the State.
Mr Wani has expressed his gratitude to the Central leadership for the gesture, adding that Prime Minister has lost no time in fulfilling the commitment made during his recent visit to the State and sanctioned the grant instantly. He also hailed the efforts of Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Mr Ghul... | |
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