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 Top Stories of The Day
Advisor Bhatnagar chairs 86th BoDs meet of JKRTC
Launches Starbus web portal, Pathik Traveler Mobile App
Jammu, March 24 (Scoop News)-Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today chaired the 86th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, PWD, Shailendra Kumar; Secretary Transport Department, Prasanna Ramaswamy G; DG Codes, Managing Director, JKRTC, Chief Engineer MED and other concerned officers both in person and through video conferencing. During the meeting, the Board of Directors discussed various issues related to functioning of the Corporation including maintenance of the fleet, improvement of services, and expansion of corporation’s operations. The board also reviewed financial performance of the Corporation and suggested measures to improve its profitability. Addressing the officers during the meeting, Advisor Bhatnagar emphasized upon the ...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
CS launches auto appeal system for the vital services of Revenue Department
Jammu,March 24 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today launched the PSGA auto-appeal feature for the 08 online services offered by the Revenue Departments. The feature is going to auto escalate the appeals in case the services are not provided to the applicant within the time limit set under the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA). Dr Mehta called this step revolutionary. He applauded the IT Department for integrating this feature in the vital digital services offered by the Revenue Department to the citizens. He directed for integrating this Auto-appeal feature for all t...

Infiltration bid foiled by army, one terrorist killed
Srinagar,March 24 (Scoop News)-Based on credible inputs received from intelligence agencies, regarding likely infiltration of terrorists, several ambushes were laid in Tangdhar Sector in the intervening night of 23-24 March 23. At about 0400 hours, suspicious movement was detected and contact was established by the ambush party as part of joint operation. Resultantly, one infiltrator was neutralised at around 800 metres on own side of Line of Control. Detailed search of the area was carried out at first light, which led to the recovery of one body of a terrorist with an AK series rifl...

BJP committed for 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas', 'Antyodaya': Ravinder Raina
BJP holds meet of District Presidents, Prabharis, Seh-Prabharis
Jammu,March 24 (Scoop News)-Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government, ever since it came to power in the Centre, has launched numerous landmark public welfare schemes until now which is record in itself. These schemes are targeted towards all the sections of the society, including youth, women, farmers, ex-servicemen, border residents, weaker sections etc, irrespective of their caste, colour or creed. The socio-economic philosophy of the BJP is based on the principle of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" and “Antyodaya”, which aims at targeting the poorest of the poor, irrespective of the region...

Dr Lohia tirelessly worked for the equality, human dignity and social justice and gave new hope and aspirations to common man: LG
Gwalior, March 23 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered the keynote address for Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Memorial Lecture at ITM, Gwalior today. Remembering Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, the Lt Governor said, as a freedom fighter, statesman and philosopher, Dr Lohia tirelessly worked for the equality, human dignity and social justice and gave new hope and aspirations to common man. “As a leader of masses and untiring champion of social equality, Dr. Lohia's seven revolutions gave a new shape to social, economic and political ideas and strongly advocated equality between men a...

 
 Ladakh News
Army organises Ladakh regional archery competition
Srinagar,March 24 (Scoop News)-Keeping in synchronisation with the aspiration of the youths of the regionand to foster a greater sense of association and belongingness with theIndian Army, STALKERS Battalion under Fire and Fury Corps organised the‘Ladakh Regional Archery Competition 2022-23’ under OperationSadbhavana on 24 March 2023. The event was conducted at Phyang, Leh and witnessed participation of14 teams of Modern Archery from Leh and Kargil districts. The Winner,Runner-up and best archers of the competition were felicitated by theGeneral Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps. C...

EC Tashi chairs meeting to propose date for Zanskar Festival 2023
Kargil,March 24 (Scoop News)-Executive Councilor, Tourism, RD and Zanskar Affairs, LAHDC, Kargil Er. Punchok Tashi today chaired a meeting to propose a tentative date for the 8th edition of Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2023 and to discuss various issues to make the festival successful. The meeting was attended by Deputy Secretary, Ladakh Academy of Art Culture and Languages (LAACL), Kargil Nazir Hussain and Assistant Director Tourism Kargil, Syeed Toha Aga besides other concerned were present in the meeting. The EC welcomed all the participants and advised to work collectively to set an example and model of the festival as LG Ladakh shall be requested to grace the festival as chief gue...

District TB Control Society observes World TB Day in Kargil
Kargil,March 24 (Scoop News)-The District TB Control Society Kargil today observed World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB!', aims to inspire hope and encourage high-level leadership, increased investments, faster uptake of new WHO recommendations, adoption of innovations, accelerated action and multi-sectoral collaboration to combat the TB epidemic. The event was attended by Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan in presence of ADC Kargil and doctors/officials of the health department. On the occasion, the CEC said that 72 patients from District Kargil are under observation/treatment and they are provided nutritious foods from different volunteers and NGO...

World Tuberculosis Day observed at CHC Sankoo
Kargil,March 24 (Scoop News)-Like in other parts of Kargil, World Tuberculosis Day was observed at TU 2nd Community Health Center Sankoo with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB!'. On the occasion, Tohir Hussian Sagar PRI member Sankoo was the chief guest. The function was attended by Block Medical Officer, CHC Sankoo, Dr Ghulam Hussain, Medical Officer, Dr Tariq Inayat, CHO CHC Sankoo, Stanzing Dolma, CHO of H&WC Barsoo, Najuma Banoo, Gulzar Hussain (STLS), Mohd Isaaq (STS) Treatment Unit 2nd of CHC Sankoo, JHI, LHV, Paramedic staff CHC and students of Govt. Higher Secondary School Sankoo were present at the event. The chief guest highlighted the significance of the day and said the day ...

ADC Leh chairs meeting to take stock of availability of essential commodities, arrangements in view of Ramadan
Leh, March 24 (Scoop News)-Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Leh, Sonam Chosjor today convened a meeting with the concerned department regarding the arrangement for the month of Ramadan. ADC Leh directed the PDD, PHE, FCS&CA, and Cooperative Department to ensure the availability of ration and essential commodities during Ramadan. The concerned officers briefed the ADC regarding necessary arrangements being put in place besides the status of the availability of essential commodities for the coming holy month of Ramadan. Also, ADC Leh was requested to send a team to inspect the quality of meat and chicken at the retail outlets. Further, it was informed that recently the Rate Fixation Co...

Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson attended the 10th ‘Meet of Mountain States
New Delhi, March 23 (Scoop News)- Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson attended the 10th ‘Meet of Mountain States’ organised by Integrated Mountain Initiative at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan (MoEFCC), New Delhi today. The Union Minister of State for Tourism, Ajay Bhatt, and Union Minister of State for MoEFCC, Ashwini Chaubey, were the chief guests. President IMI, P.D Rai, PCCF Ladakh, Jigmet Takpa; Former CEC/Member Governing Council IMI, Rigzin Spalbar, and various other officials from the mountain states and UTs were present during the meeting. CEC Tashi Gyalson further chaired a session the...

CEC holds meeting with, Controller Examination UoL, Principal GDC Kargil, Student Council
Kargil,March 23 (Scoop News)- Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan today held a meeting in his office with Controller of Examination and Dean Academic Affairs, University of Ladakh, Principal, GDC Kargil and Student Council of the college. At the outset of the meeting, Controller of Examination and Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Deskyong Namgyal briefed about the status of the result process. He also talked about N.A and L.O cases and other issues. He also informed that the result of 5th semester has been declared. While briefing about the 3rd Semester results, he said around 107 N.A cases have been found, which are under the process of scrutinization. During the meeting, Pr...

Principal Secretary Flags off ‘Food Safety on Wheels’
Leh, March 23 (Scoop News)-To ensure food quality and inspire public confidence for a healthy Ladakh the Principal Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal who also is the Commissioner Food Safety, flagged off the first ever ‘Food Safety on Wheels’ (FSW) funded by FSSAI at a cost of Rs 45 lakhs at the Civil Secretariat, Leh today. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kotwal emphasized that awareness and availability of safe food are crucial components of the food safety ecosystem, and through this mobile unit, the department can interact with and provide services to consumers at various locations or points of contact to increase their overall impact. The FSW is a mobile unit that includes an inbuil...

 
 Debate
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: A Victory for China
Asad Mirza The manner in which China has brokered a peace deal between two arch foes: Saudi Arabia and Iran may help China to emerge as a global peacemaker, eclipsing the USA. Last week a major diplomatic coup was staged by China, when it announced the results of its successfully mediated efforts, of bringing two old foes at the negotiating table and signing a friendship deal. The Chinese-brokered Saudi-Iran rapprochement comes as a major diplomatic breakthrough between two regional neighbours after years of mutual animosity, suspected attacks and tales of rivalry between the two countries. The move also represents Beijing’s first foray into Middle Eastern politics,...

Majoritarianism on March in Israel
Asad Mirza The Israeli Parliament has given initial approval to several pieces of legislation, including a Bill protecting the prime minister from being declared unfit for office, or incapacitated, and another to allow settlements in the northern West Bank. Israel's Parliament, The Knesset, on 14 March advanced a Parliamentary Bill that would let lawmakers pass laws that the Supreme Court cannot overturn - a key piece of legislation in Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies' proposed judicial overhaul that has divided the country. The new Bill aimed at weakening the Supreme Court passed first reading, alongside a bill that would protect PM from removal, and another that would al...

ExploitingTechnology To Undermine Democracy
Asad Mirza A recent disconcerting report based on an investigation carried by 30 global media outlets, including the Guardian and Der Spiegel, claims to have exposed a team of freelance units based in Israel, which disrupt elections and manipulate public opinion using disinformation campaigns. Undercover reporters recorded a group of covert cyber influence specialists as they pitched their services for seeking fresh business, which involve using disinformation campaigns, false intelligence, hacks and blackmail to promote their clients’ interests. The group, which calls itself ‘Team Jorge’, claims to have worked on dozens of presidential elections around the world and charges m...

US Weapons for Beleaguered Russia courtesy Taliban
Asad Mirza Indeed, war and political circumstances can make you sleep with your enemy, and despite different ideologies they can also make opponents strange bedfellows. As per the reports of the British media, Russia is eyeing weapons left by the hastily withdrawing US forces in 2021 in Afghanistan. To secure these arms Russian diplomats are reported to be wooing the Taliban elements of the caretaker government in Afghanistan. British tabloid The Sun reported last week, citing a Telegram channel that a ‘Kremlin insider’, has said that Russia is seeking weapons from Afghanistan, including those left behind by the US in 2021. Though Moscow denies these claims, Ukrainian and W...

Govt-SC conflict: is it one upmanship?
Straight Talk
K B Jandial The Indian legal system is among the oldest in the world with its law & jurisprudence dating back to centuries, forming a living tradition which has evolved with the lives of its diverse people. India’s commitment to law is manifested in the Constitution which constituted India as a sovereign democratic republic with a well-defined division of power between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary, three pillars of democracy. The Constitution prevents encroachment of power by any of these organs. However, it makes the judiciary a trustee of democracy and fundamental rights of the people. An independent judiciary with power of ‘judicial review’ (not ‘judicial...

Assad, A Pariah No More
Asad Mirza Russia, Turkiye and UAE have initiated plans to start talks with Basher Al-Assad, an unthinkable step till date, and establish peace once again in war torn Syria. It seems as if the pariah of the Arab world, Bashar Al-Assad may soon get a reprieve, as the global and regional powers rally together to forgive him and try to bolster his regime. The latest efforts may also result in further weakening of the US influence in the region. Turkish efforts This change in Turkish stand is sponsored by Assad’s major military ally Russia and the UAE, which have sought to improve Assad’s standing in the Middle East to help balance Iranian influence in Syria. Whereas sever...

Saudi-Iran Ties on Mend
Asad Mirza Recent developments in Saudi, Iran relations seems to be on an upswing and may lead to a better understanding amongst two old foes besides unfolding a new regional and global security paradigm. It seems as if in this winter season, the ice between two largest Muslim countries i.e. Saudi Arabia and Iran, has started melting. One claims to be the leader of the Sunni domination, while the other is the Shiite leader. Though this difference doesn’t hold any importance in difference of opinion between the two on various regional and global issues. However, it seems that the current Saudi dispensation, led by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is ready to forget...

India To Stamp Its Legacy At G-20
Asad Mirza Occupying the Presidency of the G-20 and UNSC offers India a unique chance to leave its legacy and make the voice of the Global South and developing world heard at these two august fora. By assuming the Presidency of the G-20 and UNSC, for one year and one month respectively, for next one-year India gets a unique opportunity for the country to contribute to the global agenda on pressing issues of international importance. G-20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 of the worldwide trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. During the G-20 Presidency, to show its resolve t...

 Jammu News
Smart Classrooms, tinkering labs and more await students of government schools in Jammu: DSEJ
Jammu, March 24 (Scoop News)-The Directorate of School Education Jammu has launched an enrollment drive across all ten districts of the Jammu division to enroll more students in government schools and achieve universal enrolment and retention. As part of this drive, Director of School Education Jammu, Dr Ravi Shankar Sharma, inaugurated a mega enrollment drive at Government Girls High School Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Ten students were enrolled on the spot and received educational kits and other daily use articles. A colourful rally was also held to raise awareness about the importance of education and enrolling out-of-school children back into mainstream education. While speaking at the event,...

Dulloo reviews Distric Wise Orientation Plan for farmers under HADP
Emphasizes workshops at Panchayat level for massive awareness on programme
Jammu,March 24 (Scoop News)-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, chaired the first meeting of District Nodal officers to review launch of District Wise Orientation Plan for farmers under the Holistic Agriculture Development Plan (HADP) at Civil Secretariat here today. Secretary Tourism, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah; Director Agriculture Jammu/ Kashmir; Director Horticulture Jammu/ Kashmir; Director Animal Husbandry Jammu/ Kashmir, Director Sheep Husbandry Jammu/ Kashmir, all Districts Officer of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry besides Technical Officer of Agriculture attended the meeting in person and through virtual mode. ...

World TB Day: DC Rajouri calls for united fight
Rajouri,March 24 (Scoop News)- World Tuberculosis Day was observed at the office of Chief Medical Officer today. Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal was the chief guest on the event organised to generate awareness about tuberculosis and its impact on the community. Chief Medical Officer Rajouri spoke about the global fight against the disease and the importance of diagnosing and treating it early. He also highlighted the need for better access to health care and improved hygiene practices and emphasised the importance of preventive efforts. The importance of continued collaboration among stakeholders to eliminate TB was stressed. Increased public awareness about this infectious disease and i...

DC Ramban reviews public health facilities for sterilisation services
Ramban,March 24 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mussarat Islam chaired a meeting with concerned officers regarding female and male sterilisation services in his office today. The objective of the meeting was to review the specific requirements and facilities for public health currently available at District Hospital Ramban and to assess the quality for improvement of health standards through service provision, patient rights, inputs, support services, clinical care, infection control, quality management and outcome. Deputy Commissioner instructed the officers to follow standard operating protocols and processes for maintaining quality at public health centres. The compensation fo...

ADDC reviews banking, finance performance in Jammu district
Jammu,March 24 (Scoop News)-Additional District DevelopmentCommissioner Jammu, Ramesh Chander reviewed a series of meetings related to banking and finance in the district for the third quarter ending December 2022. It was reported that the percentage of loans given out by banks compared to their deposits in Jammu district increased by 2.30% to 36.42% compared to the previous quarter. The meeting discussed how different banks performed in giving out loans under different categories. A total of Rs 3677.87 crore was given out as loans under priority sector and Rs 5041.62 crore under non-priority sector till the end of December 2022. The performances of banks under various government scheme...

Chairman District Marketing Society inaugurates new facility for cooperatives
Udhampur,March 24 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Department of Cooperatives Udhampur inaugurated a Procurement and Marketing point at the district headquarters today to fulfill the aim ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ of Ministry of Cooperation. The initiative was taken with the support of Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies Agri, Nishtha Nayyar and Chairman District Marketing Society, Shri Raj. The marketing point aims to uplift and improve the social and economic status of cooperative members through the newly registered “Alliance Women Multipurpose Cooperative Ltd.” This ‘Model Cooperative’ will provide backward and forward linkage to cooperatives engaged in producing various organic agricul...

Div com chairs 14th board meeting of Jammu Smart City Limited
Accords sanction to tentative route plan for plying electric buses
Jammu, March 23 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Jammu Smart City Limited, Ramesh Kumar, along with Additional Director General of Police Mukesh Singh, chaired the 14th board meeting here today. At the start of the meeting, Commissioner JMC & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL), Rahul Yadav gave a detailed presentation on the project and listed agenda points for discussion. The Div Com expressed satisfaction with the pace of project execution by JSCL and directed officials to maintain synergy and complete other projects within the stipulated time frame. The chair was informed that JSCL has approved necessary d...

Atal Dulloo inaugurates Mobile Veterinary Units
Paravet Training Institute office at Bari-Brahmana
Jammu, March 23 (Scoop News)-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, today inaugurated 20 Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) during a function organized here at Balole, Bari Brahmana, Samba. The MVUs will be operated through a centralized call centre with a uniform helpline number 1962. It will receive calls from livestock owners/farmers and a Veterinarian will prioritize all calls on the basis of emergency nature and will inform the nearest MVU for attending the case at farmer’s doorstep. Besides, MVUs will provide veterinary diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, artificial inseminations, minor surgical interventions and extension services to farmers at...

 
 Kashmir News
World TB DAY observed in Pulwama
Pulwama,March 24 (Scoop News)-District Tuberculosis Department, Pulwama today observed World TB Day to create awareness among the general public. The programme was organized by Dr. Ruquaya Rasool Kapta and IEC incharge Shahzeena Mushtaq. The programme was presided over by Chairman District Development Council Syed Abdul Bari, Additional District Development commissioner Pulwama, Sheikh Abdul Aziz. Chief Medical Officer Pulwama Dr. Hassina Mir, Chief Medical Officer Shopian Dr Arshid Ahmad Tak, Deputy CMO Pulwama Dr. Tehmeena, District Immunization Officer Pulwama Dr. Masooda, Block Medical Officer Tral Virender Singh Bali, Block Medical Officer Pampore Dr. Asma, ADMO Pulwama, BMO Rajpo...

CMO Ganderbal launched TB Mukt Panchayat programme
Ganderbal,March 24 (Scoop News)- As per the directions from higher authorities CMO Ganderbal Dr Afroza Shah today launched TB Mukht Panchayat programme on the eve of World TB day from Wangath, the remote panchayat of Block Kangan, District Ganderbal. DDC Wangath along with other PRIs also attended the event in which local inhabitants took part. On this occasion CMO Ganderbal laid stress on the motto of observing this day with the slogan "TB Harega ore Desh Jeetega". She emphasized the roles and responsibilities of all the stakeholders in eliminating the diseases on mission mode as per the PM's directions. On this occasion many suspected and vulnerable population were screened by the t...

Directorate of H&H Kashmir gets sanction for marketing of Raw Wool, Pashmina Wool
Srinagar,March 24 (Scoop News)-The Central Wool Development Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India has sanctioned two projects for marketing of Raw Wool and Pashmina with the project cost of Rs. 51 Lakh and 200 Lakh respectively. The project aims in recognizing the economic and cultural importance of Wool and Pashmina in providing livelihood opportunities to the lakhs of herders, artisans and traders across Kashmir and Ladakh regions. Jammu and Kashmir is the largest producer of fine wool in the country with the production of 7.6 million Kgs of wool in 2020-21 held a share of 19% in the total wool production in the country. "In absence of wool processing facilities, almost the...

Training cum Orientation Prog on “Formulation of 300 FPOs under HADP” held in Srinagar
Srinagar,March 24 (Scoop News)-District Level Training cum orientation programme on the “Formulation of 300 FPOs’’(Farmers Producers Organization) under holistic agriculture development programme (HADP) was held at Agriculture complex Lalmandi Srinagar. The programme was inaugurated by the Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal. Addressing the inaugural session of District Level training programme Director highlighted the importance of FPOs for small farmers. He said that small holders constitute a vast majority of farmers in the UT of J&K, in addition small holders are especially vulnerable to climate change aggregated weather events, like untimely rain, severe drought...

Intensive market checking held at D.H.Pora, Rs 2600 fine recovered from violators
Kulgam, March 24 (Scoop News)- Following the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, SDM Noorabad Bashir ul Hassan led a joint market checking team which carried out intensive checking in D.H.Pora market today. He was accompanied by SDPO, D H Pora Dr. Showkat Ahmed, BMO, TSO and other officers. During the market checking، an amount of Rs 2600 fine was recovered from violators, while one shop was also sealed. SDM while interacting with the customers urged them to be aware about their rights. He added that to curb over pricing and other violations market checking drives will continue in the subdivision ...

Police distributed Tri-cycles among specially-abled persons at DPL Anantnag
Srinagar,March 24 (Scoop News)-Police under the aegis of Civic Action Programme (CAP) distributed Tri-cycles among specially-abled persons at a function organized at District Police Lines Anantnag. While interacting with the beneficiaries, senior officers of Police Anantnag assured them of all possible support in future as well to make their life easy. It was impressed upon all officers/jawans to show empathy and kindness towards such segment of society and come forward with helping hand. The civil society appreciated the good gesture of district police Anantnag. The programme was attended by a number of Police Officers/officials. ...

CUK VC interacts with class representatives
Ganderbal, March 24 (Scoop News)-Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Shah, accompanied by Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar and Finance Officer and Dean DSW, Dr. Mehraj ud Din Shah held a detailed interaction with the Class Representatives (CRs) of different departments of the varsity (online) here on Friday. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Farooq Ahmad, inquired about the grievances and problems faced by the students and discussed threadbare the mechanism with the functionaries to mitigate the same at an earliest. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Farooq Ahmad, said the university has always taken a lead and proactive approach vis-à-vis mitigating the genuine de...

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases on rise in Kashmir hospitals: DAK
Srinagar,March 24 (Scoop News)-On World Tuberculosis Day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases are on the rise in Kashmir hospitals. “We see many patients coming to our hospitals with tuberculosis of brain, spine, intestines, genitourinary tract, heart and lymph nodes,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said tuberculosis commonly affects lungs, but if it affects other parts of the body other than the lung, it is known as extrapulmonary tuberculosis. “The number of undetected extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases in the community could be greater than the number of notified cases,” he said. The DAK President said despite advance...

 
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Congressmen hold strong silent protest in Jammu
Rahul was voice of common man in Lok Sabha – Vikar Rasool
Jammu, March 24 (Scoop News)-Congress held a strong silent protest Dharna in Jammu today against the politics of vendetta and suppression of voice of dissent and opposition especially the congress party. A large number of congress workers and top leadership of the party led by PCC President Vikar Rasool Wani and accompanied by Working President Raman Bhalla, Mula Ram, Yogesh Sawhney, Ravinder Sharma, Th. Manmohan Singh, Th. Balwan Singh, Balbir Singh, T.S. Bajwa, Shabir Ahmed Khan, Indu Pawar, Hari Singh Chib, Krishan Chander Bhagat, Pranav Shagotra and several other prominent l...

Rajasthan Team declared Overall Champion
Jalandar,March 24 (Scoop News)-Three-Day 6th Wushu Federation Cup Championship 2022-23 concluded today at the host Lovely Professional University (LPU), where Rajasthan Team with scores of 68 is declared ‘Overall Champion’. Teams of Haryana with 51 and Uttar Pradesh with 50 scores are at the second and third position respectively Trophies were also handed over to the first and second position holding teams, separately for ‘Sanda’ and ‘Taolu’ games. Nearly 450 sportspersons from 28 states of India had participated in the event, all of whom were judged by renowned national and international Wushu officials from across the country. Spectacular striking, grappling, throwing, and special per...

Jammu to play equal role in governance, decision making in J&K: Rana
Vijaypur,March 23 (Scoop News)-Expressing happiness over realization dawning on the entire political spectrum of Jammu and Kashmir that political role of Jammu cannot be downplayed or put under the carpet anymore because of the self-centric politics of chosen and privileged few, Senior BJP leader Mr Devender Singh Rana today said Jammu is destined to play equal role in the political discourse of the Union Territory. “Jammu region is not community specific but it encompasses all the people of the Jammu region, irrespective of religion, race or caste”, Devender Rana said at the sidelines of a function to inaugurate education enterprise in the presence of Prem Sagar Aziz former Minister ...

Tourism Deptt. renders all assistance to accident hit tourists
Srinagar,March 23 (Scoop News)-The Department of Tourism rendered all assistance to the group of tourists from West Bengal that was caught in a tragic road accident at Bijbehara the other day. Two tourists were killed and three others injured after a vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident in Bijbehara area in Anantnag district. Immediately after learning of the accident, field officers of the Tourism Department, on the instructions of Secretary, Tourism and Director Tourism Kashmir, rushed to the spot and helped in rescue operations alongwith district administration. Later the bodies of both the killed tourists were airlifted to their native places in West Bengal for thei...

LCMA commemorates World plantation Day,World Water Day, World Meteorological Day
Srinagar,March 23 (Scoop News)-Lake Conservation and Management Authority Srinagar organised the programme to commemorate the day of World plantation Day, World Water Day and World Meteorological Day at Kehwa park NFR. A painting competition among students was organised in which 70 students from four different schools took part. Renowned Artist of the Kashmir valley Arshad Sualeh was the chief guest of the event. Speaking on the occasion, he appreciated the students and advised them to take part in such programmes. LCMA officials also educated students about the importance of trees, water and how to maintain the climate of earth by growing more and more trees. Plants were also di...

JK National Health Mission celebrates "World Meteorological Day 2023"
Jammu, March 23 (Scoop News)- As a sequel to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's vision of saving our climate, Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission today celebrated "World Meteorological Day 2023" at State Health Society Nagrota, Jammu. During the celebration, achievements, current progress and future opportunities were discussed to sensitize the audience on climate change. J&K NHM organised the event on this year's theme “Future of weather, climate and water across the generations”, Mission Director, NHM, Ayushi Sudan, inaugurated the programme and provided detailed insights on this year's theme and shared some facts about the impacts of climate change on human health. She appealed ...

Atal Dulloo reviews State Level Upgradation Plan under PMFME
Emphasizes need for smooth execution of SLUP towards achieving goals set forth in PMFME scheme
Jammu, March 23 (Scoop News)-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, chaired a meeting today to review the State Level Upgradation Plan (SLUP) under Prime Minister Formalization of Micro-enterprises (PMFME) in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Special Secretary, APD, Director Research SKUAST-Kashmir, Head of Department Division of Food Sciences and Technology SKUAST-K, team members of TransGraph Consulting Private Limited, Hyderabad and other concerned officials both in person and through virtual mode. TransGraph Consulting Private Limited gave a presentation on preliminary and field surveys conducted by the consulting company ...

ADGP (Hqrs) PHQ presents DGP commendation Certificates & Medals to 35 personnel
Jammu, March 23 (Scoop News)-The ADGP (Headquarters) PHQ J&K Shri M. K Sinha presented DGP Commendation Certificates and Medals to 35 Police officers and officials of PHQ at an investiture ceremony held at PHQ, here today. AIG (Personnel) PHQ, Shri Virinder Singh Manhas, ADO PHQ, Shri Siraj-u-din Shah and other senior officers were present on the occasion. In today’s Investiture Ceremony, Shri Sinha presented the commendation certificates and medals to officers and officials of PHQ who have been honored with the DGP’s Medal for their exemplary services to the society and the department during the year 2021. Interacting with the recipients, ADGP Headquarters congratulated the...

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