Month: March 2016

Pilgrims attend Shivkhori Mela in Reasi during Mahashivaratr

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The three-day Shivkhori Mela kicked-off at Ransoo on Sunday. The annual mela was inaugurated by Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dr Pawan Kotwal. Kotwal is also the chairman of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board (SSKSB). Many dignitaries, including local MLA Ajay Nanda and District Development Commissioner, Reasi, Sushma Chauhan (also vice chairperson, SSKSB), were also present at the inauguration. The Tourism Department, SSKSB and Reasi district administration have jointly organised the mela. The Shivkhori cave shrine is famous among Hindus and is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is located in the Reasi…

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Promote organic farming in Kashmir; Guv to SKUAST-K

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Governor N N Vohra inaugurated a two day Technological Exhibition Cum Seed Mela at Shalimar Campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences- Kashmir (SKUAST-K). The Governor visited the stalls and interacted with officials of the University to know more about the products being offered to farmers. The Governor stressed the need to reduce the distance between the laboratory and the fields so that every farmer is benefited. He said that the farmers should be encouraged to adopt the latest technologies. The Governor stressed the need to promote organic farming as…

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‘TAAK won’t rest till Kashmir becomes favourite destination for travellers’

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The travel trade fraternity from J&K left no stone unturned to promote J&K’s tourism potential across many cities in India. In collaboration with department of tourism Kashmir, various travel and hotel associations organized road shows and seminars at Ahmedabad, Surat, Indore, Raipur, New Delhi, Kolkata, etc. Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) also made its strong presence with open-jeep rally in Ahmedabad city. President TAAK Manzoor Siddiq was the brain behind organizing first ever jeep-rally in any city in India which attracted huge attention of the locals. Scores of the…

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Just one path open for Mehbooba — to lead the state

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Mehbooba Mufti wants to rebel against the status quo, where her people are suffering. She wants their dignity to be restored to them in the real terms, not just by the sweet spoken words or the meaningless written phrases. Her desire is to see the matching action on the ground. For the past two months, I have been trying to figure it out where does my state — Jammu and Kashmir — stand today. The second question is more disturbing — does it stand anywhere? My conclusion is disappointing: the…

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Heart disease linked to weight gain: Cardiologist

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“An extra-large body needs an extra-large amount of blood. When you gain weight, your heart has to pump more blood than it did before. Instead of beating more often, the heart grows slightly larger so it can move more blood with each beat. The increased flow often leads to high blood pressure, which is a major cause of heart disease.” This information was shared by Dr Sushil Sharma, Head, Department of Cardiology in the Government Medical College and Super-Speciality Hospital (GMC&SSH), Jammu. He was addressing the gathering during a medical…

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State Budget to give priority to rehab of flood victims

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Governor likely to release full budgetary proposals on Tuesday The Jammu and Kashmir Government has finalised the budgetary proposals for 2016-17. Governor NN Vohra may release the full budgetary proposals on Tuesday as the state is currently under Governor’s rule. The budget’s primary focus is expected to be on relief and rehabilitation of flood victims and disbursement of relief among the flood-hit traders. According to the highly placed sources, Director General, Budget, Ishaq Wani has completed all official procedures for the state Budget, which will be sent for printing on…

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To decongest Lal Chowk, govt may shift pvt schools

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To decongest the commercial hub of Lal Chowk, the state government is mulling to shift the century old Tyndale-Biscoe and Mallinson schools from the area. The move has come after traders in Lal Chowk suggested that the congestion in the business hub could be minimised if the two private schools will be shifted to the city outskirts. “The Deputy Commissioner has been appointed as a representative of the government to talk to the management of the schools and to look for an alternate land for them,” sources said. They said…

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JK, Delhi, Gujarat on high alert

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Reports of 10 militants sneaking into India sends security agencies into a tizzy Jammu and Kashmir was put on high alert along with Delhi and Gujarat after inputs that 10 suspected LeT and JeM militants may have entered India from Pakistan through Gujarat for an attack even as four elite NSG teams were rushed to the western state. On the eve of ‘Maha Shivratri’ festival, Gujarat as well as other metros and Jammu and Kashmir were also on high alert with raids conducted at Kutch and other places, security being…

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Lost Heritage

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South Kashmir is replete with Mughal Sarais, the campsites used by the erstwhile rulers on their travel to Kashmir. But these heritage sites have now been turned into ruins Javid U Salam The Mughal-era heritage sites across South Kashmir have been left in ruins as government has failed to check their massive vandalism. The heritage sites have been neglected by Authorities. The monuments lying in dilapidated condition include Omoh Sarai, Shadimarg Sarai and Aliabad Sarai in Anantnag, Pulwama and Shopian districts here. Nearly one and half kilometer from famous Verinag,…

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2899 killed, 24866 injured in accidents since 2013 in JK

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As many as 2899 persons were killed and 24866 injured in around 20000 road accidents across Jammu and Kashmir from January 2013 to December 2015. As per the official records, 917 persons were killed and 8142 were injured in 5850 road accidents in the state last year. Earlier, 992 people were killed and 8043 injured in 5867 road accidents in 2014 while 990 persons died and 8681 people were injured in 6469 road accidents across J&K in 2013. In Srinagar city alone, 59 persons were killed and 375 injured in…

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