Wednesday, September 27, 2023
 
 Top Stories of The Day
Chief Secretary reviews the progress of IT initiatives
Lauds Team J&K for securing top spot amongst UT/States with 1038 e-services and sets target of 1500 services
Srinagar, September 25 (Scoop News)-With an aim to further ease the life of common citizens through the medium of e-initiatives for greater transparency and door-step delivery of various government services, Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta chaired a detailed review of the IT Department today. At the sidelines of the review, he also launched various IT initiatives including dedication of five (05) new online services to the public, unveiling the JK instance of Open Government Data(OGD) platform, the Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP) and Digital Internship programme 2.0. The review meeting cum launch event was attended by Commissioner/Secretary, IT Department; CEO, JKeGA; State Informatics Officer, NIC besides other senior officers of IT Department. At the outset of the review, Chief Secretary appreciated the efforts of Team J&K for achieving the milestone of securing ...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
Div Com reviews Developmental activities in Samba District
Seeks timeline completion of mega projects, coverage of all eligible persons under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Samba, September 25 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar on Monday chaired a meeting of district officers, focusing on the evaluation of ongoing development projects, including Central Sponsored Schemes and various other developmental initiatives in the Samba District. The meeting took place at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex. At the onset of the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Samba, Abhishek Sharma presented a comprehensive overview of the district's developmental profile. The Divisional Commissioner was given a detailed briefing on the physic...

CS for comprehensive measures to improve footfall to Jambu Zoo; Lion and Tiger arriving in October
Also advises for changing timing for keeping the Zoo open for public in hot weather season
Jammu, September 25 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on his visit to the Jambu Zoo at Nagrota reviewed the facilities being provided to the visitors there besides overall functioning of Zoological Park thrown open for public last year. While making his observations, the Chief Secretary made out that the footfall to this facility needs to be improved in view of the attractions available here. He observed that the school children and other nature lovers could also be imparted with awareness about animals, their behavior and salient features related to them. Dr Mehta also maintained that the footfall to the Zoo could also be increased by making visitors coming to the ...

Vice Chancellor IUST, Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo conferred with Mahatma Gandhi Seva Puraskar
IUST hosts Himalayan Meet of Astronomers 2023
Awantipora, September 25 (Scoop News)-Gandhi Global Family today conferred Mahatma Gandhi Seva Puraskar Award, on Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo for his outstanding contribution towards nation in the sphere of academics. Padma Shri, Dr S P Varma, President, Gandhi Global Family said that IUST under the leadership of Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo has emerged conspicuous on the educational landscape of the Country. He commended the University’s efforts and initiatives in the sphere of promotion of Innovation, entrepreneurship, skilling, peace and culture studies, and outreach activities. He said...

Jammu and Kashmir tops the country in e-Governance Service Delivery
Jammu, September 24 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone and remarkable feat in e-governance by providing over 1028 services in online mode for citizens, institutions, and business establishments. In the National e-services Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) report released by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India today, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir secured the topmost position with an impressive 1028 e-services, surpassing Madhya Pradesh with 1010 e-services and Kerala with 911 e-services. This l...

 
 Ladakh News
DC Lehreviews school health and wellness program in Leh under RKSK
Leh, September 26 (Scoop News)-To enhance the well-being of students in the Leh district, Deputy Commissioner and District Chairman of the Health Society, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting today to evaluate the School Health and Wellness Program under the Rashtriya Kishore SwasthyaKaryakram (RKSK). During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve underscored the pivotal role that education plays in the lives of students and emphasized the importance of addressing students' mental health concerns. DC Leh directed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Leh to take proactive measures to organize a diverse range of extracurricular activities within schools. To maximize th...

DC Kargil chairs meeting regarding Swachhata Hi Seve Program
Kargil, September 26 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse presided over a meeting to deliberate on the preparations and initiatives planned for the Swachhata Hi Seva Program scheduled for October 1, 2023. The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer, Division Forest Officer, Principal GDC Kargil, Deputy SP Headquarter, Exen PHE Kargil, representatives of MC Kargil and other district officials. During the meeting, DC Kargil sought details regarding the activities to be done by all the line departments on the occasion of Swachhata Hi Seva program. He instructed the officials of all depart...

Tourism Dept. Kargil, RD&PRD conduct cleanliness drive at Sapi village
Kargil, September 26 (Scoop News)-Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department and Tourism Department, Kargil on Sunday jointly conducted a cleanliness drive at Spanglung Sapi Kargil which is the base station for the two-day trek to Pangbar Barso Nallah, Sankoo. Assistant Director, Tourism Aga Syed Toha, Panchayat Secretary, Mohd Ali, Sarpanch Sapi besides other officials of RD&PRD, Tourism, villagers and youth volunteers, actively participated in the drive. Special focus was laid on the cleanliness of water bodies and removal of waste from different places. On the occasion, AD Tourism appealed people to maintain cleanliness around their surroundings. He informed about vario...

Sudhanshu Pandey Chairs Meeting on Electoral Rolls, Delimitation and Panchayat Elections
Leh, September 25 (Scoop News)-The State Election Commissioner of UT Ladakh Sudhanshu Pandey chaired the meeting on the issues and provisions of the electoral roll, delimitations, and panchayat election in the Union Territory of Ladakh at the Civil Secretariat, Leh. In his opening address, Sudhanshu Pandey expressed his dedication to ensuring transparent and fair elections in Ladakh, emphasizing the importance of an accurate electoral roll and equitable delimitation of Panchayat constituencies in Ladakh. One of the key focus areas during his tenure will be the preparation and maintena...

Swachhata Hi Seva Pakhwada held at Panchayat Halqa Samrah, Shakar Chiktan
Kargil, September 25 (Scoop News)-Panchayat Halqa Samrah, Block Shakar Chiktan today conducted Swachhata Hi Seva Pakhwada or cleanliness drive. The campaign was conducted as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Pakhwada initiative and was led by the Sarpanch of Panchayat Halqa Samrah. The event comprised various activities such as cleanliness and sanitation awareness waste collection and disposal and beautification of public spaces. During the drive, volunteers assembled to take part in an informative session on the significance of cleanliness and its impact on overall well-being and it was followed by a collective effort to clean and sanitize various premises of Gram Panchayat by all t...

Ladakh successfully hosts Poshan Mela
Laptops, smartphones and performance incentives distributed amongst supervisors, AWWs and AWHs
Leh, September 25 (Scoop News)- In sync with the nationwide observation of Poshan Maah during the month of September, the Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh organised the Ladakh Poshan Mela under the theme Sahi Poshan, Ladakh Roshan. The month of September has been marked as POSHAN Maah to address the issue of malnutrition under the Government of India’s Flagship Program POSHAN Abhiyan. The theme this year is Suposhit Bharat, Sakshar Bharat, Sashakt Bharat” (Nutrition-rich India, Educated India, Empowered India). Addressing the gathering at Eco Park, Leh, the Hon’ble...

3-day MoRTH Workshop on Road Safety culminates in Ladakh
Leh,September 25 (Scoop News)-On the insistence of Secretary Transport, UT of Ladakh Amit Sharma, an important three-day Road Safety related Capacity Building Programme organised by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India culminated successfully in Leh, wherein officers from Transport and Traffic departments participated. Secretary Transport Amit Sharma mentioned that the basic purpose of organising this Road Safety Workshop in the Union Territory of Ladakh was to enhance the capacities of officials working in Traffic and Transport departments towards la...

GDC Drass conducts one-day archaeological, historical tour to Kargil
Kargil, September 24 (Scoop News)-As part of its curriculum, Government Degree College Drass organized a one-day archaeological and historical tour to Kargil on Saturday, with the guidance and support of Principal Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi. A total of 25 students from 5th semester along with the faculty members including Dr Azhar Hussain from History Department and Stanzin Stamdin from English Department were part of the tour. As a first step of the tour, the students visited Drass rock sculpture of 8th century A.D, where they were briefed about the importance of sculpture like these in understanding the socio-cultural conditions of the past. While proceeding further towards Kargil,...

 
 Debate
The resurgence of jihad in Kashmir: An unforgiving analysis
K N Pandita Traditional infiltration routes through the Line of Control (LoC) have shifted, with some suggesting the use of alternative routes through the Nepal and Bangladesh borders. This presents a new challenge for security forces in preventing militant infiltration across the LoC. The traditional routes have been plugged resulting in a sharp decline in infiltration attempts. However, the vulnerable crossing points like Krishna Ghati in the Poonch sector or Machail in the Tangdar sector remain vulnerable. It is along these two or three points that sneaking infiltrators have been liquidated and a large cache of arms has fallen in the hands of Indian security forces and J&K ...

Increased Terror Threat to India
Asad Mirza A recent UN report has identified India, as one of the peripheral countries where terrorist organisations like Al Qaeda, ISIS and ISKP are planning to increase their presence. A recent UN Report on global operations of Al Qaeda and Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) by the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the UN Security Council says that Al Qaeda is regrouping in Taliban-led Afghanistan. But what is more worrying is that around 200 fighters of the Al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), the South Asia-focused branch of the parent terrorist organisation, are still active, and who might be planning operations in Jammu and Kashmir, Bangladesh an...

An expert commentary on PM's recent visit to the US
K N Pandita By a happy coincidence, I grabbed the opportunity of listening attentively to an interview Dr Sazawal has given to the New Indian news channel recently. Given this in light of the Prime Minister and 39,s recent visit to the US as a state guest, I ruminated over its significance. Dr Vijay Sazawal, a nuclear scientist of Kashmir Valley origin but long settled in the US,enjoys prestigious status as a scientist. Additionally, he has been maintaining an interest in Indo-US relations, particularly in the areas of technology. He is gifted with a facile pen and his articles published in various US journals are held in high esteem by the specialist. I have known him s...

Balanced Economic Ties Vital for Both U.S. and China
Asad Mirza The recent visit of Janet Yellen to Beijing has raised hopes that it may pave the way for two rival global nations to come together for economic reasons, as it plays out to be in favour of both. Last week the U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went on a four-day diplomatic trip to China, where she met with top Chinese economic officials, including Premier Li Qiang, former Vice Premier Liu He, and former People’s Bank of China Gov. Zhou Xiaochuan. This is Yellen’s first visit to Beijing as Washington’s chief financial officer, yet many economists worry the United States’ and China’s competing interests may make the trip fruitless at best - and downright hostile a...

New UK Plan to Reboot Economy
Asad Mirza After Brexit and Covid pandemic, the British economy is facing its worst phase, Prices of food and essential items besides increasing transport costs have been pinching the pubic for the last two years. In this background UK announced its new DCTS plan to reboot its economy. It’s been three years since the UK left the EU, the largest trading block in Europe, to become a “prosperous, dynamic and contented” country, as exclaimed by the former prime minister Boris Johnson who signed the Brexit deal. He went on to explain jubilaintly that the Brexit deal would enable UK companies to “do even more business” with the European Union, and would leave Britain free to strike t...

Prioritising The Road Ahead For The Indian Industry
Asad Mirza The last 9 years have proved to be a period of immense economic and commercial gains for India businesses, partly helped by the government’s new policy initiatives and also the charged-up Indian businessmen ready to take-up new challenges and claim their due place under the sun. 75 years after independence, becoming the fifth largest economy in the world and poised to be the third largest economy by 2030, India has indeed surpassed many significant milestones. But the moot question here is what has fuelled India’s growth, the services or the manufacturing sector, and what should be its future plan of action. The economic reforms ushered-in by the Narasimha Ra...

World Press Freedom Day:Taking the people for a ride
Rachna Vinod The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3rd as World Press Freedom Day in 1993 which was first proposed in 1991 by a group of African journalists who had gathered in Namibia for a UNESCO seminar on promoting an independent and pluralistic press which was later endorsed by UNESCO’s General Conference. Since last 30 years, it is celebrated on every 3rd May. This year’s theme for the Day is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights” Coinciding with 101 birth anniversary of Sh. Om Prakash Saraf, an embodiment of simple living high thinking and an apostle of freedom of expression, this write-up written by him 33 years b...

Delayed Assembly Poll- A violation of “Basic Structure” Principle
B L Saraf Date 24th announced the last week of the month of April, 2023. Normally, there is nothing notable in a date which denotes the beginning of a week or a month. But 24th April has a history behind in as much as on this day , in year 1973, a cloak of invincibility was put around certain features of Chapter 111 of the Constitution of India and citizenry rights triumphed over the possible dictatorial State actions .An inviolability of sorts from the State actions was bestowed on the Fundamental Rights, guaranteed to the Indian citizens by the Constitution which are encapsulated in this chapter .This day has added significance because it marks the golden jubilee of Kesavanan...

 Jammu News
Divisional level Kho-Kho tournament for boys takes off in Sports Stadium Doda
Doda, September 26 (Scoop News)-Divisional Level Kho-Kho tournament for boys of all age groups was inaugurated today in the Sports Stadium at Doda. The tournament was inaugurated by DYSSO, Jaffer Haider Sheikh in the presence of several delegates and officials of the youth services and sports department. Teams from all districts of Jammu Division viz Doda, Reasi, Kathua, Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Kishtwar, Ramban, Samba, Udhampur reached here safely. Excellent boarding and lodging facilities are being provided to all the out-station teams. Medical facilities are being provided by the CMO Doda. The tournament started with prade and an oath of fair play. Today, matches are being played b...

Concluding program on POSHAN Abhiyaan organised in Jammu
Jammu, September 26 (Scoop News)-Concluding program on POSHAN Abhiyaan (POSHAN Maah) was today organised by Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Jammu, Kailash Devi. On the occasion, Joint Director Mission POSHAN J&K, D. S Katoch was the chief Guest, Joint Commissioner, JMC, Kulbushan Khajuria was the Guest of Honour, District Program Officer, Jammu, Renu Bhasin was special Guest, Parvinder Kour, Secretary JMC,. R. S Jamwal, CDPO Dansal and Mohit Bharti, CDPO Kot Bhalwal were the special Invitees. Supervisors, Anganwadi Workers and beneficiaries of POSHAN Project Jammu were also present on the occasion. A Fancy Dress show on different vegetables and fruit was presented by ...

Labour department holds series of awareness camps in Ukhral
Ramban, September 26 (Scoop News)- Labour and Employment Department Ramban organized today awareness-cum- Grievances redressal camps at Dakbanglow and Government Degree College Ukhral in Sub- Division Ramsoo to educate the people about the labour laws and the welfare schemes offered by the Jammu and Kashmir Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB). Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC), Dr. Sushant Majahan presided over the camps which were attended by the chairperson BDC, Karlip Singh, officials of line departments, PRIs, locals including construction workers of Block Ukhral and adjoining areas. At the awareness session on schemes of the Labour and Employ...

Empowering Young Minds: IIT Jammu hosts Vigyan Jyoti and Tribal Community Students
Jammu, September 26 (Scoop News)-IIT Jammu continues its commitment as a knowledge partner for the Vigyan Jyoti Programme, a visionary initiative aimed at ushering in gender equality within the realm of STEM. At its core, this program strives to foster active participation of young girls in diverse fields of Science and Technology right from their formative years. The Outreach Section of IIT Jammu has been wholeheartedly embracing this noble cause since 2021. In the latest chapter, the Outreach Section had the privilege of hosting 175 bright young minds on the 21st and 22nd of September 2023. Amongst these budding enthusiasts, 150 were participants of the Vigyan Jyoti Programme, while ...

Women of India want Justice, not Jumlas: Dr. Shama Mohamed
Jammu,September 26 (Scoop News)- Dr. Shama Mohamed, National Spokesperson, Indian National Congress today dsaud that the Women’s Reservation Bill was announced by the BJP government last week with much fanfare. While Narendra Modi wants to project himself as a champion of women, the truth is that BJP has made the Women’s reservation bill a political Jumla. Dr. Shama Mohamed while talking reporters said that the reality is that if there is a party that has been the biggest proponent of women’s empowerment, it is the Congress. It was in 1989 that then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi introduced 33% reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. In that same year, he introduc...

Udhampur Handball Club wins Martyr's Cup Handball tournament
Jammu, September 26 (Scoop News)-A two day Martyr Cup Handball tournament was held w.e.f.25-09-2023 to 26-09-2023 at Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth Udhampur in the memory of our Martyrs and to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. This event was organised by LAKSHYA “The Aim” NGO with an aim to promote the spirit of sports and physical fitness among the students. On the second auspicious day, the event started with an inspirational words by SSP Udhampur Dr. Vinod Kumar who praised Lakshya Efforts and also aware the youth to say no to Drugs. Raveesh Mengi (President of Lakshya NGO) in his welcome address said that it is the actual time for ...

Apni Party, Auto Union Kathua deputation calls on ADC Kathua
Seem action against e-rickshaw owners for violation of rules
Kathua,September 26 (Scoop News)-A deputation of Apni Party led by Khushboo Bhagat, spokesperson of the Party today called on Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, Ranjit Singh. The deputation was also accompanied by Auto Union Kathua President Vijay Kumar, Vice President and other members who submitted a memorandum regarding constant violation of directions/ transport department' rules by e-rickshaw owners/drivers. These violations happen on different routes and restricted areas so that the commercial passenger vehicles can be regulated in a proper way to avoid violation of rules by one way or another. "All the owners of e-rickshaw were strictly directed not to drive any e-r...

Lt Governor releases Mukesh Singh & Anupama Pandey’s book “Curse of the Pir”
Jammu, September 25 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha released a book titled “Curse of the Pir” authored by Sh Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu and Ms Anupama Pandey. The Lt Governor congratulated the authors for their remarkable literary endeavor. Inspired by true events, the book is a riveting tale of dedication of our Police officers and a tribute to their selfless service to the nation, he said. "Curse of the Pir" is also a testament to the multifaceted talents of Sh Mukesh Singh beyond the realm of law enforcement into the world of literature. I am sure this excellent new book will take readers to an adventurous journey to understand the challenges faced by our Police ...

 
 Kashmir News
DC B’la inaugurates 02 days Seminar on Bee-Keeping
Bee-keeping is a significant step to boost income & livelihood opportunities of Farmers: Dr Sehrish
Baramulla,September 26 (Scoop News)- In order to encourage the beneficiaries of Baramulla district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today inaugurated a two days Seminar on Bee-keeping at Dak Bungalow, here. The programme was organized by Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare department Baramulla under National Bee and Honey Mission (NBHM) and was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Aijaz Abdullah Saraf; Joint Director Planning, M. Yousuf Rather; Chief Agriculture Officer and enthusiastic beekeepers, progressive farmers and other stakeholders. Speaking at the inaugural session, Dr Sehrish marked the importance of beekeeping as ...

DC Bandipora reviews ‘Swachta Hi Seva’, ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaigns
Bandipora, September 26 (Scoop News)- The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad Tuesday convened a review meeting to assess the progress of the ongoing ‘Swachta Hi Seva’ and ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaigns. During the meeting, a detailed assessment of the progress made in the ‘Swachta Hi Seva’ campaign was conducted, analyzing the cleanliness drives, waste management initiatives, and sanitation awareness programs that have been implemented across the district. It was given out that the ‘Swachta Hi Seva’ campaign aims to create a cleaner and healthier environment for all citizens and has so far witnessed healthy participation and enthusiasm from local communities. Dr Ow...

Empowering Future Scientists: IUST Hosts Specialized Scientific Training Programme
Awantipora,September 26 (Scoop News)-The Department of Chemistry, IUST, in collaboration with the Dean Outreach, hosted a comprehensive scientific training programme, with a focus on imparting knowledge and hands-on experience with sophisticated instruments and techniques like high-performance liquid chromatography, fluorescence spectroscopy, and computational chemistry. The programme presided over by Prof. Lily Want, Dean Outreach was attended by the students from IUST and Govt. Degree College, Beerwah. Prof. Want highlighted the importance of institutions engaging with the community on relevant societal issues. She encouraged students to actively interact with department faculties fo...

Health Talk on Endocrine Disruptors organized at IUST
Awantipora, September 26 (Scoop News)-The Medical Centre at IUST hosted a Health Talk on Endocrine Disruptions in collaboration with Paras Hospital Srinagar. The event was aimed to inform the students about endocrine disruptors and promote health awareness. Dr. Mahroosa, endocrinologist and senior consultant at Paras Hospital, Srinagar was the main speaker of the program. She spoke about the endocrine disrupting chemicals and their potential impact on human health. She encouraged students to adopt healthy lifestyle patterns as a means to mitigate exposure to these disruptors. The program was presided over by Prof. Mohammad Ayoub Qadri, Dean School of Health Sciences, who commended the p...

Eminent physicist Prof. Sukalyan Chattopadhyay delivers lecture at IUST
Awantipora, September 26 (Scoop News)- Department of Physics at the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir (IUST) organized a lecture by eminent physicist Prof. Sukalyan Chattopadhyay from Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata. The lecture, titled "Shapes and Symmetries in Atomic Nuclei," delved into the evolution and enhancements of the Nilsson model of atomic nuclei, specifically focusing on how it successfully accommodates newer experimental discoveries in nuclear high spin spectroscopy. The lecture was presided over by Prof Manzoor Ahmad Malik, Dean Academic Affairs and was attended by Prof. Shaikh Javid Ahmad, faculty from the Department of Physics and scholars...

Relocation of NTA centres from Kashmir
PSAJK fears Deliberate Effort to Create another crisis during 2024 exams
Srinagar, September 26 (Scoop News)-The Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has voiced its apprehension regarding the reported relocation of all National Testing Agency (NTA) examination centers from Kashmir, suspecting a hidden agenda aimed at generating a crisis during the 2024 exams. In an official statement, the PSAJK expressed dismay at the mysterious move by NTA to transfer all examination centers out of Kashmir, viewing it as a worrisome development for the prospects of Kashmiri students. The spokesperson of PSAJK recalled the significant crisis of the previous year when numerous Kashmiri students were assigned examination centers outside of Jammu and Kashmir...

Mehbooba Mufti Demands Accountability on the Exploitation of Jammu's Lithium Reserves
Srinagar,September 26 (Scoop News)- Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has raised concerns over the recent developments regarding the lithium reserves in the region. After the takeover of Jammu and Kashmir's water resources and minerals by the Government of India (GOI), the focus has now shifted towards the vast lithium reserves that lie beneath the region's surface. Lithium, a critical component in modern batteries, holds immense global significance in the transition towards cleaner and sustainable energy solutions. As the world increasingly embraces electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronic devices, the demand for lithium has s...

First Sub-Committee of Parliament OL reviews Rajbhasha implementation at NIT Srinagar
Srinagar, September 25 (Scoop News)-First Sub-Committee of the Parliamentary Official Language (OL) Committee on Monday conducted a comprehensive examination of Rajbhasha implementation at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. The meeting was hosted by the Border Security Forces (BSF) Kashmir, took place at The Lalit Srinagar. It was attended by esteemed members of First Sub-Committee of the Parliamentary OL Committee. Director of NIT Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Sudhakar Yedla, and the Institute's Registrar, Prof. Syed Kaiser Bukhari, were also present. Hindi Officer Dr. R.P. Shukla who oversees the Rajbhasha Cell, AR (Admin) Mohammad Iqbal Dar, AR Legal, Mohamad Hazik an...

 
 Other Stories
LMD conducts intensive drive against sale of smuggled/ illegal cigarettes in various markets across Srinagar
Various brands of illegal cigarettes seized, case also registered against erring
Srinagar, September 26 (Scoop News)-On the directions of Controller Legal Metrology Department (LMD) UT of J&K, the Enforcement squad of Legal Metrology Department conducted intensive drive against the sale of smuggled/Illegal cigarettes in various markets of District Srinagar. During the inspection several locations were raided including Koker Bazar, Batamaloo, Bohri Kadal, Maharaja Gunj etc in which various brands of illegal cigarettes like Paris Special Filter cigarettes, Business Rovals, Gold Vimal, Win etc were seized. A case was registered against the delinquent dealers for selling the brands in contravention to the provisions of Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Rules made there...

DC B'la discusses strategies to observe 'Sankalp Saptaah' Week in Singhpora Block
Calls for adopting coordinated approach to saturate the identified indicators
Baramulla,September 25 (Scoop News)-As part of Government of India's ambitious Initiative to achieve 100% saturation under Aspirational Block Development Programme in all the identified blocks across the country, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today convened a meeting of all the concerned officers at Dak Bunglow to discuss various strategies in order to implement the said programme in Block Singhpora Pattan here. It is worth mentioning here that as envisaged under the initiative, a week long "Sankalp Saptaah" will be launched by Prime Minister Shri Naren...

Zaiba Aapa Institute organizes International week for the Deaf
Bijbehara,September 25 (Scoop News)-International week for the Deaf concluding ceremony held at zaiba Aapa Institute of inclusive education Semthan Bijbehara. The Programme was organized by Humanity Welfare organization Helpline. Around sixty children with hearing and speech disabilities, scores of parents, persons .with disabilities joined the event. The special educators of zaiba Aapa Institute of inclusive education throw light on the importance of the day. Thr program was attended by CPIM general secretary Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami in solidarity with persons with hearing and speech disab...

Govt College for Women Parade Ground Jammu celebrated NSS Day
Jammu,September 25 (Scoop News)-NSS units GCW Parade celebrated 55th NSS day with great fervour. The event was formally inaugurated with a traditional lamp lightning ceremony by the Principal of the college Dr S P Sarswat, NSS POs and other faculty members. About 150 NSS volunteers participated in the program. Volunteers presented NSS song before the audience, and a traditional Gojri dance was also presented by them. Principal of the College felicitated outgoing students with mementos, the Volunteers were felicitated for their exceptional contributions towards NSS namely Ms Mavi Sapolia, best...

BJP celebrates birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh ji
Jammu, September 24 (Scoop News)-On the birthday of great Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir organized a series of programmes to celebrate the occasion. Ravinder Raina, J&K BJP President along with MP (Lok Sabha) Jugal Kishore Sharma, BJP NEM Priya Sethi, BJP Vice-President Yudhvir Sethi, Parmod Kapahi, Rekha Mahajan and others paid tributes to the great Maharaja at Maharaja Hari Singh statue, Tawi Bridge, Jammu. Former Dy. Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh, former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta, former Minister Sat Sharma, former Minister...

DDC Chairperson joins Maha Yagyi at Gangpukhri Asthapan temple at Lar
Ganderbal,September 23 (Scoop News)-District Development Chairperson Ganderbal (DDC), Nuzhat Ishfaq on Saturday visited the Gangpukhri Asthapan temple at Lar Ganderbal and joined Pandit community at Maha Yagyi (Hawan). During the Maha Yagi prayers were offered for peace and prosperity in the region as well as for the safe return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland. Kashmiri pandits thronged the temple from different parts of the valley to participate in the religious function. The Gangpukhri Asthapan temple in Lar Ganderbal has always been a place of spiritual significance for the...

DPAP paid floral tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh on his birth anniversary
Jammu, September 23 (Scoop News)-Democratic Progressive Azad Party on Saturday celebrated the 128th birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh and paid the floral tributes to him for his contribution to peace and progress in Jammu and Kashmir. The party’s senior leadership cut the cake at the statue of Hari Singh in Jammu and revisited his outstanding contribution to the socioeconomic growth in Jammu and Kashmir. “We can’t forget what he did for the coming generations of J&K. He was a visionary ruler and if there is the growth and progress visible in the UT, it was all his contribution,...

Reserve 8 Assembly seats for PoK DPs to defeat Pak’s manipulations in J&K: Chuni
Favours creation of Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Poonch Scouts to plug infiltration gaps along LoC
New Delhi,September 23 (Scoop News)-SOS International Chairman, Rajiv Chuni has suggested for the reservation of at-least eight seats for the PoK displaced people, whose number is around 17 lakh, in Jammu and Kashmir assembly and creation of battalions of Mirpur--Muzaffarabad--Poonch Scouts with full strength of PoK refugees to be deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) to expose the Pakistan-China strategic nexus of building economic corridor in PoK. “The government of India should get rid of the disease from its origin and the best remedy to teach Pakistan a lesson is that it (GoI...

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India’s South East Asia Policy
Fight for equal pay for equal work in Mumbai's BEST bus system
Apni Party takes out candle light march in memory of martyred brave hearts
Open Letter to the Prime Minister of India, adopted in the National Convention of Panun Kashmir
May the Bigger Mind Win
Deciphering the Fine line between freedom of expression and hate speech
Raksha Bandhan: a celebration of Shakti, the feminine energy that protects
Sharp rise in rape cases
BRICS Marching Ahead
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