Inter Media Publicity Coordination Committee meet held

Reviews coverage of flagship, welfare Programmes

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Srinagar, July 10: An inter media Publicity Coordination Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of Director News Doordarshan Srinagar, Bashir Ahmed Malik here today.

The meeting discussed various issues related to publicize centrally sponsored schemes under implementation in J&K State through print and electronic agencies for awareness of people.

Director’s Doordarshan programmes, Srinagar/Jammu, Additional Director General PIB Srinagar, Directors Radio Srinagar/Jammu, Deputy Director Information Press and Public Relations Srinagar and other senior officers of Doordarshan Srinagar, Jammu and Leh besides Public Relation Officers of different security agencies attended the meeting.

The members of the committee gave their suggestions for providing wide publicity to the programmes and policies of the Government for the awareness and benefit of the common masses.

The meeting stressed the need for giving full coverage to Shri Amarnath Ji Yatris besides stress was given to educate the yatris with do’s and don’ts for smooth yatra.

The meeting also discussed the present status of tourism activities in the State and it was decided that wide publicity needs to be given to new tourist destinations developed by the State government, besides tourists can contact for any information to the Information call centers of tourism departments being set up at various spots in Srinagar, Jammu and Leh.

The meeting also discussed print and electronic coverage through various media of flagship programmes. It was stressed that more efforts are needed to provide wide coverage, for benefit of common masses.

Earlier, the members briefed the meeting about the achievements registered by their units for publicizing various Centre and State welfare programmes for the benefit of common people.

Speaking on the occasion Chairman of the Committee stressed the need of keeping close coordination of concerned departments for effective highlighting of Centre and State flagship programmes and other welfare schemes being implemented in the State for Socio-economic transformation of the people. 

ANC pays tributes to Begum Abdullah

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Srinagar, July 10: Jammu and Kashmir Awami National Conference has paid rich tributes to Madar-e-Meherban, late Begum Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah. On the eve of her 12th death anniversary, a meeting was held at the party headquarters here today with general-secretary, advocate Mir Muhammad Shafi, in the chair.

Apart from a large number of party workers, the meeting was attended by vice-president, Mir Amanullah Kanth, provincial president, Muhammad Lateef Khan, and senior leader, Iftikhar Bandey.  

Addressing the meeting, the speakers recalled the tribulations and miseries late Begum Abdullah had suffered during her active political career spanning over half a century, particularly through the Plebiscite Front movement and incarceration of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah.

“The epoch-making personality of Madar-e-Meherban Begum Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah needs no introduction. She is remembered for her leadership qualities and for her zeal to serve the lesser mortals of the society in Jammu and Kashmir because of which she was called Madar-e-Meherban (affectionate mother),” the speakers said, adding that her 12th death anniversary was being observed all over the state tomorrow.

“True to her beliefs and perceptions, Begum Abdullah proved herself to be a messiah for the indigent and helpless women, of which the Markaz-e-Khawateen at Miskeen Bagh, Srinagar, is an eloquent testimony. The state’s women were particularly influenced by her imaginative views,” they said describing her leadership during the freedom struggle as the golden era of Kashmir’s history. 

Late Begum Abdullah inspired a massive development effort for the areas dominated by various neglected and downtrodden people like Gujjars, Paharis and those living in destitution.

In her message, the party president, Begum Khalidah Shah, said the Madar-e-Meherban had worked till her last breath for the overall welfare of not merely a particular segment or community but for the entire humanity. “She has left behind the legacy of lofty ideals which need to be followed to solve most problems the state faces,” the ANC president said.  

Meanwhile, the party has expressed profound grief over the demise of Dr Rauf Ahmad Buchh. A condolence meeting was held at the party headquarters with the provincial president, Muhammad Lateef Khan, in chair. The meeting expressed deep sympathy with the party’s senior vice-president, Muzaffar Shah, Javed Ahmad Ashai, Tauseef Ahmad Shah, Mir Amanullah Kanth and other members of the bereaved family.

Later, a party delegation led by the provincial president visited the bereaved family to offer personal condolences.

Hizb militant killed in Ganderbal

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Srinagar, July 10: One Hizbul Mujahideen militant was killed in an encounter with police and security forces in Ganderbal today.

Acting on specific information, Police and 24 RR launched a joint search operation in village Hayan Palpora in Ganderbal, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Kangan, said a defence spokesperson here. During the search, militant opened fire on the searching party, triggering an encounter. One militant was holed-up in the house of Muhammad Yousf Khatana son of Muhammad Ismail, he added.

The encounter ended with one militant who was later identified as Ghulam Nabi War son of Mohammad Subhan resident of Hyan Palpora, associated with HM outfit, the defense spokesperson said.

Police recovered an AK 47 rifles, 118 rounds of AK ammunition, 10 UBGL Grenade, 01 UBGL, 01 Chinese grenade from the encounter site.