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| All round development and welfare of people of Jammu and Kashmir is the top priority of Modi government: Amit Shah | | Home Minister appreciates 90 percent reach of Central Government schemes in J&K | 
New Delhi, June 18 (Scoop News)- Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah reviewed various development projects of J&K in New Delhi today, with the motto “Development with Transparency” enunciated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Shri Shah said all-round development and welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir is the top priority of the Modi government. The Home Minister appreciated the 90 percent reach of the Central Government's schemes in J&K. Simultaneously, Shri Amit Shah congratulated the Lieutenant Governor and his team for the COVID-19 vaccination drive being 76 percent in Jamm... |
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| | Lt Governor unveils the Videos on Yoga protocol in Dogri & Kashmiri | | Calls for adopting Yoga as integral part of lifestyle Follow the guidelines of health deptt | 
Srinagar, June 18 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today unveiled the Yoga videos in Dogri and Kashmiri languages based on Common Yoga Protocol issued by Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, in a virtual function held here at Raj Bhavan. The videos will be telecast on TV Channels and Social media platforms.
While speaking on the occasion the Lt Governor emphasised that practicing Yoga keeps us healthy and happy and this has become more evident to all of us in the last one and half years.
The Lt Governor said that due to the noble initiative of our Hon’ble Prime Minister ... |
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| | Lt Governor approves recruitment of 800 Sub Inspectors in Jammu Kashmir Police | | |
Srinagar, June 18 (Scoop News)- Giving a fresh impetus to the recruitment process which had slowed down in wake of the ongoing Covid pandemic, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today approved the proposal of recruitment of 800 Sub Inspectors in the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
In a historic reform aimed at ensuring more transparency and fairness in the overall recruitment process, the Lt Governor also approved the selection process of all Non-Gazetted level posts in all the three departments i.e., Police, Prisons and Fire & Emergency Services departments through the Services Selection Board (SSB).
The selections to the posts will be based on written and physical test. The Committee for phy... |
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| | Infrastructural Development in J&K achieves Historic Milestone | | Target set for the completion of 1235 more projects by JKIDFC for 2021-22 costing Rs 4545.06 crore Geo-tagging of each project a must to ensure transparency and accountability: LG to JKIDFC officials | |
Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)- To give the necessary impetus to developmental works under Jammu & Kashmir Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC) Ltd., Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting and reviewed the status of projects being executed by the Corporation, here at Civil Secretariat.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor sought a detailed progress report of the projects approved for funding under JKIDFC. Detailed discussion was also held for speedy completion of the remaining projects.
Giving a historic momentum to the infrastructural development in J&K, JKIDFC aims for the completion of 1235 more projects costing Rs 4545.06 crore in the FY 2021-22. ... |
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| | Every Panchayat in J&K to have a Youth Club to address all the concerns of Young Generation 22,500 Youth from 4290 Panchayats to be engaged in first phase | | Host of schemes to be launched soon for engagement of youth in various sectors; Focus to be on effective, early implementation of schemes on-ground: LG | |
Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)- In order to increase the presence of Youth engagement at the Panchayat level, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today directed for establishing Youth Clubs in every Panchayat across Jammu and Kashmir for constructive activities and addressing all the concerns of young generation.
In first phase 22,500 Youth from 4290 Panchayats to be engaged in the Youth clubs, with Government incurring expenditure to the tune of Rs.12 Crore for this initiative. These Youth clubs to be the nerve centres for all youth programs; community involvement; IEC, Sports & Cultural activities, observed the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor was chairing the Governing body meeting... |
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| | JK reports 656 new positive cases, 295189 recovered so far | | |
Jammu/Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)- The Government on Thursday informed that 656 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 190 from Jammu division and 466 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 310017. Also 09 COVID-19 deaths have been reported, 05 from Jammu Division and 04 from Kashmir Division.
Moreover, 1426 more COVID-19 patients have been recovered and discharged from various hospitals including 506 from Jammu Division and 920 from Kashmir Division.
Besides this, 77.40 percent of the population above the age of 45 years has been vaccinated across Jammu and Kashmir.
Also one new confirmed... |
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| | Director tourism tours Patnitop, Sudhmahadev, Mantalai area | | |
Jammu, June 17 (Scoop News)- Director Tourism Jammu, Vivekanand Rai today conducted an extensive tour of Patnitop, Sudhmahadev and Mantalai Area. He was accompanied by a team of officers wherein various Tourism projects undertaken by the Department were inspected.
During the tour he paid obeisance at the holy shrines of Sudhmahadev and Mantalai and also interacted with local pujaris and tourists and listened to their suggestions for developing these areas.
Sudhmahadev located 112 Km from Jammu, houses a highly revered Shiva Temple which is believed to be nearly 3000 years old, having a black marble idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, besides a Trishul. A few kilometers ahead of Su... |
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| | Advisor Bhatnagar reviews progress on implementation of NEP-2020 in HED | | |
Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)- Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired a high level meeting of the Task Force to review the progress on smooth implementation of National Education Policy-2020 in Higher Education Department (HED) at Civil Secretariat here.
Vice Chancellors of University of Kashmir, University of Jammu, Central University of Kashmir, Central University of Jammu, BGSBU, SMVDU, Cluster University Srinagar, Cluster University Jammu, SKUAST Jammu,SKUAST Kashmir, Secretary HED,Director IIM Jammu, Director IIT Jammu, Director NIT, Srinagar, other members of the Task Force besides Principals of various degree colleges of J&K and other concerned offic... |
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| | Historic Day for J&K: Rs. 12,600.58 Crore District Capex Budget 2021-22, more than double to the previous year | | Community need-based plan prepared through Public/ PRI’s Participation; Bottom up approach to map optimal strategy for socio-economic development, sustainable & inclusive growth at grass root level: LG |  Srinagar, June 16 (Scoop News)- In a historic decision, Rs. 12,600.58 Crore District Capex Budget 2021-22, which is more than double to the previous year’s budget of Rs. 5134.40 Cr, has been approved today for equitable development of J&K with active involvement of Panchayats, BDCs and DDCs.
The historic & unprecedented District Capex Budget for all 20 districts was approved during a high-level meeting, chaired by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at the Civil Secretariat.
During the marathon meeting, 20 Chairpersons of District Development Councils, and all Deputy Commissioners gave a... |
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| | JK reports 635 new positive cases, 293763 recovered so far | | |
Jammu, June 16 (Scoop News)- The Government on Wednesday informed that 635 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 193 from Jammu division and 442 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 309361. Also, 12COVID-19 deaths have been reported,06 from Jammu Division and 06 from Kashmir Division.
Moreover, 1649 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals including 541 from Jammu Division and 1108 from Kashmir Division.
No new confirmed case of mucormycosis has been reported today, bringing the cumulative no of confirmed cases to 21 in the UT of J&K.
Besides this, 77.12 ... |
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| | I will not let your sweat go in vain, those responsible will face action: Lt Governor on unscheduled Power Outage in Jammu | | Enquiry Committee to be set up by CS; We will ensure highest punishment to those responsible for suffering of people: LG | |
Srinagar, June 16 (Scoop News)- During a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha assured the people of Jammu division that a Committee will be constituted by the Chief Secretary to enquire into the recent unscheduled power outage in various areas.
The Lt Governor said much before the onset of summer, several meetings were held under preparation plan to prevent erratic electricity supply in Jammu division for May-June when mercury soars high.
“Unscheduled power cuts that Jammu faced was not normal. That's why, I have asked the Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta to constitute a committee to enquire into the matter and those found responsible should... |
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| | National Highways Authority of India Makes Drone Survey Mandatory for All National Highways Projects | | |
New Delhi, June 16 (Scoop News)-In order to enhance transparency, uniformity and leverage latest technology, the National Highways Authority of India, under Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has made mandatory use of drones for monthly video recording of National Highway projects during all stages of development, construction, operation and maintenance.
Contractors and Concessionaires shall carry out the drone video recording in presence of Team Leader of the Supervision Consultant and upload comparative project videos of the current and last month on NHAI’s portal ‘Data Lake’, capturing various project related developments during the month. Supervision Consultants shall analyse thes... |
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| | 50 Years of India’s victory over Pakistan:Swarnim Vijay Diwas celebration held at Wuzur Garrison | | 
Srinagar,June 16 (Scoop News)-The ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Mashaal’, symbolic of India’s 1971 War Victory over Pakistan reached Kashmir valley on 15 June 2021. It was given a grand reception at Wuzur to commemorate 50 Years of India’s victory over Pakistan in the epic war of 1971. On 16 December 2020, Shri Narendra Modi, Honorable Prime Minister, lighted the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ from the hallowed and the eternal flame of National War Memorial that marked the commencement of this Golden Jubilee Year.
Four such Mashaals are travelling in the four cardinal directions, reaching the ... |
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| | JK reports 715 new positive cases, 292114 recovered so far | | |
Jammu, June 15 (Scoop News)- The Government on Tuesday informed that 715 newpositive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 218 from Jammu division and 497 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 308726. Also, 10 COVID-19 deaths have been reported,06 from Jammu Division and 04 from Kashmir Division.
Moreover, 1830 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals including 642 from Jammu Division and 1188 from Kashmir Division.
01 new confirmed case of mucormycosis has been reported today, bringing the cumulative no of confirmed cases to 21 in the UT of J&K.
Besides this, 76.80 pe... |
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| | Dwivedi reviews functioning of J&K Services Selection Board | | Says GAD has taken slew of reform measures in recruitment process | |
Srinagar,June 15 (Scoop News)- Commissioner Secretary General Administration Department (GAD), Manoj Kumar Dwivedi today convened a meeting of senior officers to review functioning of the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB).
Chairman JKSSB, Khalid Jahangir, officers of Industries & Commerce Department, General Administration Department, JKSSB and other concerned attended the meeting in person and through virtual mode.
While deliberating on the important issues related to the functioning of the Board, the Commissioner Secretary lauded the efforts of the JKSSB and stressed upon efficiency and transparency in the selection procedures adopted by the Board.
While reviewing th... |
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| | Navin Choudhary chairs a meeting to explore opportunities offered by e-marketing platforms for benefit of Agri, Horti producers of JK | | |
Jammu, June 15 (Scoop News)- Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today chaired a meeting with representatives of BSE-e Agricultural Market (BeAM) Limited and Policy Advocacy Research Centre (PARC) Mumbai to discuss operationalization of BSE-e Agricultural Market platform for benefit of farmers engaged in agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Special Secretary Agriculture, Pankaj Magotra; Director Agriculture Jammu, KK Sharma; Director Horticulture Jammu, Ram Sevak; Director Horticulture P&M, Managing Director JK Agro Industries Development while as Director Agriculture Kashmir Choud... |
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| | ISM Directorate starts Yoga Week celebration ahead of International Day of Yoga-2021 | | |
Jammu, June 15 (Scoop News)- Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicine (AYUSH) J&K today kick started week long celebrations- Yoga Saptaha to mark the celebration of 7th International Day of Yoga.
As per the guidelines of Ministry of AYUSH and current year theme “ Be with Yoga, Be at Home”, most of the activities are being organized from various virtual platforms.
In this regard, the Directorate of AYUSH J&K organized an impressive program on the virtual platforms, wherein Director Indian Systems of Medicine, Dr. Mohan Singh in presence of Assistant Director ISM Dr. Rakesh Kumar Raina, Medical Superintendent Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital Jammu Dr. Vandana Dogra, District Nodal Off... |
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