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We have a plan for sustained tourist footfall in Jammu, says Mufti

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Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today tried to dispel the apprehension that Jammu could lose focus after direct rail connectivity to Katra, saying an appropriate strategy had been devised to create attractive assets in and around the winter capital to sustain tourist footfall, which had a direct bearing on trade and business in the city. He described Jammu as a repository of rich heritage reflected in its historic temples and monuments. “Jammu has its own significance. We will create new areas of attraction to make the stay of visitors in…

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BJP surrendering sensitive issues of Jammu region: Panthers Party

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While criticising state Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu for his refusal to roll-back tax on chopper services to cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) today accused BJP of surrendering the “sensitive issues” of the people of Jammu region. “BJP has failed to confront its partner over the sensitive issue which had a tremendous emotional appeal,” chairman of the JKNPP Harsh Dev Singh said here. He said that BJP had utterly disappointed the people by quietly acquiescing before its coalition partner on the subject despite…

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Bhaderwah observes partial bandh; Muslims hold protests in Jammu against Hindu Mahasabha chief

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Remarks against Prophet  Muslim community Friday staged a protest demonstration against the Hindu Mahasabha chief Kamlesh Tiwari demanding his arrest, while in Bhaderwah the business establishments were closed on Friday. Angered over the remarks of the Hindu Mahasabha leader against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the community members took out protest march in Old City from Talab Khitikan to Shaheedi Chowk after Friday prayers. The protesters were shouting slogans against the saffron leader and demanded that police should arrest him for his remarks. Meanwhile, Imam Jama Masjid Talab Khitikan also expressed his…

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UN to look into West Pak refugee issue

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said it will look into the issue of around 1.5 lakh West Pakistan refugees who have been discriminated and denied citizenship rights in Jammu and Kashmir since 1947. “What I have come to know is that West Pakistan refugees became refugees in 1947 before we came into operation. This is my first visit to Jammu and Kashmir and I am here to look into all these issues,” William Tall, Chief of Mission, UNHCR, India and the Maldives, told. “Protection of refugees…

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Sangh Parivar to celebrate Kashmir’s philosopher ‘ Abhinavagupta ‘

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Come January, Sangh Parivar-related organisations are set to celebrate the literary and spiritual contributions of Abhinavagupta, a prolific Shaivite philosopher from Kashmir who is believed to have passed away on January 4, 1016. RSS general secretary Suresh (Bhaiyyaji) Joshi said in a just-released statement: “It would be a true homage to Acharya Abhinavgupta to enlighten the whole world, especially the youth of Kashmir, with the life and deeds of the legend who interpreted the ancient spiritual and cultural heritage of Kashmir in a new unifying philosophy with the challenges of…

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11 Officials suspended in Udhampur for being ‘absent on duty’

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Jammu and Kashmir government has suspended 11 officials in Poonch and Udhampur districts for ‘unauthorised absence’ from duty. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Surankote, Afzal Mirza placed 10 erring officials of Health, Education and Sheep Husbandry department under suspension for their unauthorised absence from duty in Poonch district, an official spokesman said. The SDM conducted surprise inspection of Medical Sub-Centre Draba where five officials were found absent and have been placed under suspension while some paramedics have been placed under suspension for unauthorised absence from duty at Medical Sub Centre Mastaan Dhara,…

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Team Jammu to hold anti-drug rally on November 28

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With drug menace increasing in the winter capital, the Team Jammu will organise a rally against drug abuse in the city on November 28. The Team Jammu is an organisation of young professionals, social activists, sportspersons, doctors, journalists, lawyers, educationists and intellectuals, which has taken the initiative to get the Jammu rid of the menace. To create awareness among youth against drug abuse, the Team Jammu is going to hold a massive anti-drug rally on November 28 in which youth from all corners of Jammu will participate to contribute in…

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Foundation laid twice by 2 CMs, but work on multi-storey parking yet to start

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The PDP-BJP government has once again allegedly fooled the residents of Jammu as despite laying foundation stone twice by the two Chief Ministers, a multi-storey parking is yet to start at the busy General Bus Stand in the city. The Rs 201-crore project for the “modernisation of the General Bus Stand-cum-multi-level car parking-cum-commercial complex” was proposed in 2010-11. The foundation stone was laid by the then Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in September 2 last year. But the work never started and once again the city witnessed a same impressive function…

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‘Tainted’ members form part of JU’s sexual harassment panel

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With blatant sexual harassment scarring faculty members, research scholars and students, the role of Jammu University — the country’s first ISO certified institute of research and higher learning — in conducting probe and punish culprits in sexual harassment cases has come under scanner. Contrary to the much-talked about claims of the university that it had “policies and procedures to provide an environment that is free from sexual harassment and sexual assault”, the Committee Against Sexual Harassment (CASH), constituted by the varsity to conduct inquiry and recommend action against the culprits,…

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Without jobs, no one ready to marry Valmiki boys in Jammu

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Valmikis living in Jammu have not only been deprived of the citizenship rights, but they are also confronted with a social problem. They are finding it difficult to get suitable matches for their children. In Jammu and kashmir, Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) is required to pursue professional courses or apply for government job. The PRC is also required to get category certificates. Valmikis, who originally hail from Punjab and have been living in J&K since 1957, are deprived of the PRC due to the special status of the state. Valmikis…

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