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| Preservation of heritage a national duty: JK CM | | Inspects Mubarak Mandi restoration work | |
Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) –Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that preservation of heritage is the national duty and all are equal stakeholders in this stupendous task. He said the departments and agencies entrusted with this job have all the more important responsibility to shoulder.
“Jammu and Kashmir is abode of rich cultural diversity and heritage mosaic”, he said laying stress on its preservation and showcasing at national and international levels. He said that a comprehensive strategy and active public participation is imperative in this regard. “This novelty of the State could be utilized in generating wide-ranging economic activities by roping in tourists, historians, students and others”, he added.
Inspecting the work of conservation and restoration project for Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex here, the Chief Minister said that the State Government with Central assistance is working on various initiatives in the S..... |
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| 635th Guru Ravidass Jayanti celebrations | | Teachings of Guru ji spread message of universal brother hood, equality: Dy CM | |
Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – Throwing light on the life and teachings of Guru Ravi Dass ji, Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand today paid rich tributes to the great Saint describing him as a social reformer who strived for classless, humane and just society. He said through his teachings Guru ji spread the message of universal brotherhood and equality.
“Great saints like Guru Ravi Dass have shown us the righteous way of living based on mutual co-existence, love and devotion to the supreme lord,” he added.
Tara Chand was Chief Gues.... |
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| | Sham asks people to follow teachings of Guru Ravi Das ji | | Guru Ravi Dass Jayanti celebrated at Akhnoor |
AKHNOOR/Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – Minister for Health, Horticulture & Floriculture, Sham Lal Sharma has urged the people to adopt the teachings of the Spiritual Guru Ravi Dasji, adding that his teachings are most relevant even today and will remain the source of inspiration as well as belief for times immemorial .
Addressing a large gathering of devotees at a function organized in connection with the celebrations of Guru Ravi Das Jayanti, here today, the Minister said that a real tribute to this great saint will be... | |
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| | NCC felicitates Delhi R-day parade participants | | |
Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – A simple but impressive felicitation/get together function was organised by National Cadet Corps organisation of Jammu Group at NCC Camping Ground Nagrota to Honour the NCC cadet participants of National integration Camp-I Delhi (Republic Day Camp Cultural - 2012).
The NCC cadet participants of J&K NCC Directorate have bagged 2nd position (Prime Minister's Rally Trophy) in inter directorate cultural competition in the just concluded Prime Minister's NCC Rally held at Army Parade Ground Delhi.
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| | Symposium on environmental protection held | | REASI/Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – District Information Centre, Udhampur organized an inter school symposium on the topic “Environmental Protection” in the premises of Govt. High School Kanjli in District Reasi.
As many as 12 Students of adjoining educational institutions participated in the contest and expressed their views on the topic.
Chairperson WWF Jammu Chapter, Dr. C.M Seth was the chief guest on the occasion.
Shilpa Rajput of Govt. Middle School Tanda clinched first position in the contest while Sapna... | |
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| | Police Martyrs badminton championship from Feb 9 | | |
UDHAMPUR/Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – With a sole aim of paying the homage to the Police Martyrs and to strengthen police public relations by way of sports activities in Udhampur and Reasi districts, Range Police Headquarter Udhampur is organizing First Range level Police Martyrs Memorial Badminton Championship at Indoor Badminton Complex Udhampur from February 09 to February 14, 2012 under Civic Action Programme.
This was disclosed by Deputy Inspector General of Police Udhampur- Reasi Range, Jagjit Kumar during a brie.... |
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| | Birth Anniversary of Guru Ravi Dass Ji celebrated at Udhampur | | UDHAMPUR/Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – 635th Birth Anniversary of Guru Ravi Dass ji Maharaj was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety by Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Udhampur at Sat Sang Bhawan Udhampur here today.
A large number of devotees drawn from different parts of Udhampur district gathered at Sat Sang Bhawan to participate kritan darbar and spiritual sermons. The gathering was addressed by learned personalities who threw light on the teachings of Guru Ji and termed him a one of the greatest Gurus of the world who enlighte... | |
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| | NC not allow divisive politics of PDP & BJP to flourish : Rana | | |
Nagrota/Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – Reminding the people of the glorious, secular traditions of National Conference, Political Advisor to Chief Minister Devender Singh Rana today said that National Conference will not allow the divisive politics of PDP and communal traits of BJP to flourish in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
‘We represent pluralistic ethos, cultural diversity and communal harmony’, Rana said adding that this characteristics of the state would be strengthened further.
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| | Blissful Santoor by Abhay Rustam Sopori | | SaMaPa Aalap Festival 2012 | Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – The ongoing 7th Annual ‘SaMaPa Aalap’ presented by Sopori Academy of Music And Performing Arts (SaMaPa) in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Department of Tourism, J&K, featured blissful Santoor recital by Santoor Maestro & Music Composer Abhay Rustum Sopori on the 11th day of the festival. The concert was organized at the Ved Mandir, Amphalla, Jammu specially for the children of Bal and Balika Niketan. The concert was attended by eminent musicologist and senior music critic of the c... | |
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| | Ajaz reviews supply position, arrangements for Friday following Eid-i-Milad | | | Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) – Minister of State for Hajj, Auqaf and Social Welfare, Ajaz Ahmad Khan today convened a high level meeting here at Winter Secretariat to take stock of the arrangement being made in connection with Friday following Eid-i-Milad, besides reviewing supply position of essentials and other facilities.
The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, DIG Police Kashmir, A.G. Mir, Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Valley, Chief Engineers of various disciplines and D.... |
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| | Beacon to submit survey report on Narbal-Bla road | | BARAMULLA/Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) – The Beacon authorities will take up construction and widening works of the Narbal-Baramulla-Uri National Highway after the survey report is submitting by the team of officers and Engineers of the concerned departments.
This was stated by the District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Bashir Ahmad Bhat in a meeting of officers and Engineers of various line departments.
The concerned officers were asked to submit the final report upto February 20, 2012 so that work on... | |
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| | 30 quintals polythene carry bags seized in Chota Bazar | | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) – Continuing its campaign against use of polythene carry bags in the Valley, the J&K State Pollution Control Board, Regional Directorate Kashmir, Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Police personnel from Shaheed Gunj Police Station conducted a surprise raid in Chota Bazar area of Srinagar on the evening of February 06 and seized about 30 quintals of polythene carry bags from a Truck No. JK01J-8600.
The legal action under relevant rules have been initiated against the accused.
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| | Raman Sharma awarded Certificate in RTI | | Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – RTI Activists Raman Sharma has successfully undergone Online Certificate Course on RTI administered from 18/01/2012 to 01/02/2012 conducted by the Center for good Governance , (CGG), Hyderabad, in collaboration with the department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.
He has been awarded a certificate for successfully completion of the online course. The RTI-OCC focuses on Right to Information Act 2005 and allows the participating candidates to h... | |
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| | Abducted lady recovered by police within 3 hours | | accused arrested | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) – Police Station Kreeri received a written complaint from Mohammad Shafi Chopan son of Satar Chopan resident of Watergam that her wife namely name withheld was kidnapped by Mohammad Ramzan Sheikh son of Ghulam Mohammad Shiekh resident of Wagil.
On this complaint case FIR No. 07/2012 U/S 366 RPC registered in Police Station Kreeri and investigation was set in motion. A special team under the supervision of SHO Police Station Kreeri Inspector Showkat Ahmad was constituted and a hunt for the recovery of.... |
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| | State leading for transformation: Slathia | | Panchayat members to head DDBs’ | Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – Saying that the State under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, is steadily heading towards socio-political transformation, the Minister for Industries and Commerce, S. S. Slathia today said introduction of Panchayati Raj System (PRS) is a major milestone in this direction.
Addressing a series of public gathering at Sarwa, Trindia camp and Ploutta villages in Vijaypur constituency today, Slathia said Panchayati Raj Institutions would empower masses enabling them to participate in go... | |
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| | Sagar distributes cheques to Daribal fire victims | | |
Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – Minister for Rural Development, Law, Justice, Panchayats and Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Mohammad Sagar today distributed cheques among the fire victims of Daribal-Naidkadal.
The Minister while interacting with the fire sufferers said that the necessary instructions have already been passed to the concerned authorities to provide all possible help and assess the quantum of damage so that more assistance can be provided to them.
The Minister later undertook an extensive tour of the Srinagar city and took.... |
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| | JK Govt failed to properly utilize Central funds: Beigh | | Kathua/Jammu,February 07 (Scoop News) – Former Deputy Chief Minister and senior leader of PDP Muzaffar Hussain Beigh today blamed Congress and National Conference for present chaos and anarchy in the state and reminded that infamous 1987 rigged elections were the real cause of militancy in the state.
Addressing a public meeting at Kathua,he said that NC has always bartered wishes of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for enjoying power.
Dubbing present NC regime as total failure, Beigh said that Central government has sanctioned a whoppin... | |
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| | Scouts & Guides a worldwide movement: Chib | | Says teaches traits of leadership | |
Jammu,February 07 (Scoop News) – Describing the movement of Scouts and Guides founded by Lord Baden Powell in 1907 as a movement of selflessness, compassion and spirit of service to society, Minister for Youth Services and Sports R S Chib said that there was no better place to start one’s life with mission as that of Scouts and Guides.
The Minister was speaking at the concluding day of 5-day Rajya Puraskar training camp organized by J&K Scouts and Guides here today.
The Minister exhorted upon young Scouts and Guides that whatever the.... |
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| | Mufti seeks peoples support to change corrupt system in J&K | | Kathua/Jammu,February 07 (Scoop News) – Expressing his concern over prevailing trust deficit in the government and mal-administration in the state, former Chief Minister and patron of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today sought support of the people to change the present inefficient and corrupt system so as to give justice to the all sections of the society.
Addressing an impressive public meeting at Kathua, Mr Sayeed said that during its tenure PDP-Congress regime had proved how to bring change in the life of the peop... | |
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| | Gujjars will remain neutral if Paharis get OBC status | | | Jammu,February 07 (Scoop News) – Clearing their stand on proposed move to grant Other Backward Classes (OBC/OSC) status to Pahari Speaking People , the Gujjars of Jammu and Kashmir through Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation - a frontal organisation of community today stated that their tribe will remain neutral if they (Paharis ) will get reservation under any category other then Scheduled Tribe (ST).
The Gujjars have been opposing the grant ST status to Pahari Speaking People since 1991 now they have soften their stand on.... |
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| | Steps taken to minimize man-animal conflict:Govt | | Jammu,February 07 (Scoop News) – The wild life department and forest department have initiated various measures to stop the man-animal conflict in Rajouri and Poonch.
This was stated in a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Minister of state for Forests and Environment, Shabir Ahmad Khan convened to review the functioning of wild life and forest department.
The meeting discussed threadbare with regard to stopping the man-animal conflict occurred in twin districts.
The meeting decided tha... | |
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| | Gul says Govt committed to provide basic amenities | | | Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) – The Advisor to Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul today met various deputations at Chief Minister’s Private Office, Srinagar.
The deputationists representing different walks of life put forth their demands before the Advisor.
The Advisor heard them patiently and assured them that their demands would be looked into on priority basis. He directed concerned officers to ensure timely disposal of the cases.
A deputation of Contractual Lecturers also called on the Advisor and di.... |
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| | Div Com appreciates Police action against eve teasers | | Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) – Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon has appreciated SDPO Khanyar, Tahir Saleem and his team for the action taken to arrest the culprits against whom there were persistent complaints of eve teasing and social crime in Khanyar area of Srinagar city. The action of Police has been highly appreciated by the general public and local media.
Dr Samoon gave directions to Police to increase vigil around other tuition centres located at Bagat Barzulla, Parraypora and Karan Nagar, so ... | |
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| | Div Com revive the historic glory of Srinagar | | visited Hariparbat Fort | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) – To restore the beauty, historic glory and heritage of Shar-e-Khas, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon today visited Hariparbat Fort at Naagar Nagar to review the pace of ongoing work which is coming up at an estimated cost of about Rs. 38 crore. The work on development of this mega tourist circuit from Naagar Nagar to Watlab was taken up in hand by Tourism department.
The Divisional Commissioner was accompanied by District Development Commissioner Srinagar, Baseer Ah.... |
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| | Mega conference of Sarpanchs held at Kulgam | | DC for making PRI vibrant institutions |
Kulgam/Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) –A mega conference of Sarpanchs was held here today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Mr Farooq Ahmad Khan. Besides all sectoral officers, Assistant Commissions, Revenue and Development were also present on the occasion.
All the District heads of line departments sensitized the participant Sarpanchs about their role and functions vis-à-vis their departments, giving minutest details as per the circular instructions.
It was enjoined upon the Sarpanchs to be proactive and play their role... | |
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| | Socio-economic Census 2011 completed in Kulgam | | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) – Kulgam is the first District in Kashmir valley that has completed Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 under the overall supervision of Principal Census Officer Farooq Ahmad Khan.
A total of 217 enumerators together with equal number of Data Entry Operators have completed the stupendous task in less than a month despite unpleasant weather and heavy snowfall. Engaged by BEL, these DEOs worked under the direct monitoring of Zonal/District Coordinator Saleem-u-din Masoodi, Master Trainer Muzaffar Ahmad.... |
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| | Syria should be the last warning signal for USA, its Allies and mankind | |
Posted by Hem Raj Jain on Tuesday, February 07, 2012
To
The Editor
Ref:- (i)- Why can’t USA & Allies demand elections in Syria etc. under the supervision of ‘League of Democracies’ if UN does not demand it ?
(ii)- Apathetic handling of Christian West regarding democratic uprising in Islamic NAME countries will cost heavy for mankind.
(iii)- To expect UN (with veto to anti-democratic forces) to promote democracy world over is ideological humbug on the part of USA & Allies.
(iv)- Too much reliance on economic san... | |
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| | After RTI…..? Transparency is okay, but what about Accountability! | | |
By Raman Sharma
With each passing day, the most talked and obviously powerful civil right, i.e. Right to Information Act is gaining momentum in Jammu and Kashmir State and helping the citizens to get the information from the government and administration. In this process of obtaining information many RTI users have been able to unearth major scams in the state. Now, the officers, the Public Information Officers are providing information to the general public and there is a tangible c.... |
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| | Dr. Mahajan’s Rangmanchiya Pratiman awarded | | Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – “ Rangmanchiya pratiman aur surinder verma ka Natak research work in the field of Hindi drama and Theatre by the pioneer theatre activist, scholar, actor and writer Dr.Sudhir Mahajan has been selected by the Ministry of Human recourse Development for its award constituted for Hindi writers.
The book reflects the critical analysis of Surinder Verma’s all full length and short plays with the theatrical consideration in Indian and western perspectives was chosen for prestigious award by the high level select... | |
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| | IGP Kashmir promotes 103 ASI’s as Sub Inspectors | | |
Srinagar,February 07 (Scoop News) – Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, S. M. Sahai, today promotes 103 ASI’s as Sub Inspectors.
According to Police statement the recommendations of departmental promotion committee, the Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, S. M. Sahai, today ordered the promotion of 103 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI’s) of the Executive Police, to the rank of Sub-Inspectors with effect from January 30, 2012.
Zonal Police Headquarters, Kashmir issued orders to this effect vide order No. 53 of 2012 dated F.... |
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| | BJP observes 635th birth anniversary of Guru Ravi Dass ji | | Jammu, February 07 (Scoop News) – The Jammu and Kashmir BJP celebrated 635th birth anniversary of Guru Ravi Dass Ji Maharaj at a simple but graceful function held at party headquarters on Tuesday. Led by State President Shamsher Singh Manhas, several senior party leaders and activists paid their respects by offering flowers and garlands at the portrait of Guru Ravi Dass ji . Prominent among those accompanied Manhas in paying tributes to Guruji included National Executive Member & MLA Ashok Khajuria, National Executive Member & Chief Spokes... | |
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| | IAF airlifts 313 stranded passengers of Kargil in IL-76 | | | Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News) –313 stranded passengers of Kargil district were airlifted, today in IL-76, Special aircrafts of Indian Air Force between Leh and Srinagar. The passengers had got stranded, as the Air force AN-32 Kargil Courier service between Kargil-Srinagar and Kargil-Jammu had not operated due to inclement weather since 24th January, except one sortie from Kargil to Srinagar on 30th January. State Government requisitioned the IL-76 aircrafts to airlift the passengers. Since the IL-76 aircraft cannot land at Kargil airpor.... |
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