SRINAGAR,
WEDNESDAY, 24 SHAWAAL 1433 AH ; 12 SEPTEMBER 2012
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Omar
effect has affect
Indian
Airlines to operate direct Hajj flights from Srinagar
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 11 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah’s sustained efforts to make Hajj
operation hassle-free from the State by operating direct Hajj flights from
Srinagar has yielded favourable result for the Hajj pilgrims and Indian
Airlines is operating flights from Srinagar to Saudi Arabia directly for this
year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
Chairing
the Hajj Committee meeting here Tuesday afternoon, Omar Abdullah who is also
Chairman of the J&K State Hajj Committee said that the direct operations of
Hajj flights by the Indian Airlines would make the pilgrimage smooth and
relieve the intending Hajj pilgrims of the burden of transshipment from one
aircraft to another.
The
meeting was attended by Minister of State for Hajj, Ajaz Ahmad Khan, Legislator
Jahangir Mir, former Minister Nissar Ahmad Khan and other Members of the Hajj
Committee besides Principal Secretary Planning and Development B. B. Vyas,
Divisional Commissioner, Asgar Samoon, Commissioner Secretary Hajj and Auqaf,
Bashir Ahmad Runiyal, Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar and Budgam, IG traffic,
Director Srinagar Airport and other senior officers.
Asking
the Hajj Committee to put in place all efforts in providing best possible
facilities to the Hajj pilgrims, Omar Abdullah said that every care should be
taken for their accommodation, stay at Hajj House, immigration and custom
clearance, etc. He directed the Hajj Committee to publish a guide book for the
pilgrims indicating details of the facilities, emergency service, enquiry and
related issues that would prove helpful to them in Saudi Arabia during the
performance of the Hajj. He said this guide book should be provided to all the
Hajj pilgrims. He also directed for providing SIM Cards as introduced during
Hajj-2011 to Khudam-ul-Hujaj so that they could be contacted by the pilgrims in
the hour of need.
It
was stated in the meeting that highest number of over 9100 Aazmeen-e-Hajj would
be performing Hajj-2012 as the Hajj quota for the State has been increased from
last year’s 8441 to 8670 this year which is highest in last four years. In
addition to this Private Hajj Operators are facilitating 500 intending Hajj
pilgrims.
The
Hajj Committee expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for making possible
direct Hajj flights from Srinagar and helping enhancement of the Hajj quota for
Jammu and Kashmir. The Members of the Hajj Committee also expressed
satisfaction over the arrangements put in place by the government last year for
Hajj pilgrimage.
In
a PowerPoint presentation Commissioner Secretary Hajj and Auqaf, B. A. Runiyal
gave details of the arrangements and preparedness for Hajj-2012. He said that
the first Hajj flight will be from 17th of September this year
and each day 270 Aazmeen-e-Hajj will be carried from Srinagar to Saudi Arabia.
He said one flight is scheduled for one day. However, he added that two Hajj
flights would be operated for eight days.
Presenting
brief about the preparedness and operational schedule of Indian Airlines, the
authorities of the Airlines said that Hajj flights will commence at Srinagar
and land at Sharjah for refueling wher from these will fly to Madinah Munawar.
Minister
of State for Hajj, Ajaz Ahmad Khan informed the meeting that the return of
Hajjis from Saudi Arabia has been arranged under first schedule to save the
hardships that may occur due to whether vagaries during winter months.
Wishing
for successful Hajj-2012, the Chief Minister expressed the hope that the
facilities to be provided to Hajj pilgrims would be better than last year.
Vacation
calendar for Degree Colleges of summer Zone re-scheduled
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 11: As per Higher Education Department’s order, the Government has
rescheduled the vacation calendar for the Degree Colleges located in summer
zone of the State.
As per
the new timing all the Degree Colleges shall observe 45 days summer vacation
from 1st June to
15th July and
10 days winter break from 26thDecember to 4th of January. Besides the Colleges shall also observe 3 days
holidays on account of Diwali i. e 1 day before and 2 days after Diwali and
likewise on account of Holi, the Colleges shall also observe holiday 2 days
preceding the date of Holi, the communiqué has said.
Symposium
on ‘Save the Girl Child’ held at GGHSS Sonwar
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11: A
Symposium on ‘’ Save the Girl Child’’ was organised at government girls higher
secondary school Sonwar in collaboration with National Rural Health Mission
(NRHM) Kashmir.
The Chief Education officer Srinagar was the chief Guest on the
occasion.
The Students of this Institute namely Ayesha Latief, Nida Nek, and
Bisma Altaf were adjudged Ist, 2nd and third respectively.
The Chief Guest also distributed the participation certificates
and refreshment charges among the students who took part in the Independence
Day ceremony of this year held at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar.
Promotions
in Prisons Department
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11: Director General of Prisons, J&K, Mr.
Navin Agarwal, today issued orders for
promotions of 03 Selection Grade Warders to the rank of Headwarders
and 05 Warders to the rank of Selection Grade Warders. Bashir Ahmed Kuchay,
Mohammad Ashfaq Khan and Bashir Ahmad Dar have been promoted (Head Warders).
Whileas Mohd Ashraf Daing, Abdul Qayoom Ganie, Javid Iqbal Malik, Farooq Ahmad
Katoch and Javid Iqbal Khan promoted as selction grade Warders (SGW).
Director
General of Prisons congratulated newly promoted officials and
desired that they shall continue to work with sincerity and dedication which
they have displayed so far.
Control Rooms established in Kupwara district
KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 11: According to Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara,
Mr. Sarmad Hafeez established the control rooms in Kupwara and Handwara
divisions for monitoring flood situation likely to occur due to current heavy
rains.
In
case of any emergency these control rooms can be contacted.
Kupwara Division
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HQ of
Control Room
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Official Incharge
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Designation
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Khumriyal High School
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Gh. Mohammad Bhat
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Asstt. Engineer
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PHE Sub Division Kralpora
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Shams-u-Din Wani
Ali Muhammad Mir
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Junior Engineer
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R&B Sub Division
Trehgam/Degree College, Kupwara
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Muhammad Mukhtar Lone
Sharief-ud-Din Malik
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Junior Engineer
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9906425509
9596337135
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Irrigation Sub Division
Kupwara
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G.M. Bhat
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Junior Engineer
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FC Sub Division Kupwara
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Gh. Mohi-ud-Din
Manzoor Ahmad Keenu
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Junior Engineer
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Handwara Division
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HQ of
Control Room
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Name of
Official Incharge
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Designation
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Flood Control Sub
Division, Handwara
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Shahnawaz Ahmad
Mohammad Sultan Bhat
Aijaz Bashir Lone
Ab. Aziz Ahanger
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Junior Engineer
Works Supervisor
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8803952944
9906413088
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The
Deputy Commissioner directed all the officers of Irrigation and Flood Control
Division, Kupwara, Handwara, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, Assistant Executive
Engineers and Junior Engineers to be available at their respective headquarters
round the clock to meet any eventuality.
Attention
Hajj pilgrims
BUDGAM, SEPTEMBER
11: According to Chief Medical Officer, Budgam, the vacation programme for the
Hajj pilgrims of district Budgam has been framed. In this connection, the Hajj
pilgrims belonging Khag Tehsil would be vaccinated at Sub-District Hospital,
Khag on September 13, 2012 while as the Hajj pilgrims belonging to
Chrar-i-Sharief will be vaccinated at Sub-District Hospital, Chrar-i-Sharief on
September 14, 2012 and the Hajj pilgrims belonging to Khansahib Tehsil would be
vaccinated at Sub-District Hospital, Khansahib on September 15, 2012.
Similarly, the Hajj pilgrims of Chadoora Tehsil will be vaccinated on September
17, 2012 at Sub-District Hospital, Chadoora whileas the Hajj pilgrims belonging
to Budgam Tehsil would be vaccinated on September 19, 2012 at Chief Medical
Office, Budgam from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. respectively.
PULWAMA: According
to Chief Medical Officer, Pulwama, the vaccination programme for Hajj pilgrims
belonging to Pulwama district has been framed.
In
this regard, the Hajj pilgrims of Pulwama would be vaccinated at Old Hospital
Complex, Pulwama while as the Hajj pilgrims of Pampore will be vaccinated at
Sub-District Hospital, Pampore. In addition the Hajj pilgrims of Tral would be
vaccinated at Sub-District Hospital, Tral and Hajj pilgrims of Awantipora would
be vaccinated at Primary Health Centre, Awantipora on September 13 and 14, 2012
(Thursday and Friday) respectively.
ANANTNAG: According
to Chief Medical Officer, Anantnag, the vaccination programme for intending
Hajj pilgrims of 2012 of Anantnag district has been chalked out.
The
Hajj pilgrims of Dooru Tehsil would be vaccinated at Sub-District Hospital,
Dooru on September 13, 2012, the Hajj pilgrims of Kokernag Tehsil would be
vaccinated at Sub-District Hospital, Kokernag on September 13, 2012, while as
the Hajj pilgrims of Shangus and Pahalgam Tehsil will be vaccinated at
Sub-District Hospital, Shangus and Primary Health Centre, Aishmuqam September
14, 2012 respectively, where as the Hajj pilgrims belonging to Bijbehara Tehsil
at Sub-District Hospital, Bijbehara would be vaccinated at Sub-District
Hospital, Bijbehara on September 15, 2012 and the Hajj pilgrims of Anantnag
Tehsil would be vaccinated at DTC, Anantnag on September 16 to 20, 2012.
KULGAM: According
to Chief Medical Officer, Kulgam, the vaccination for the intending Hajj
pilgrims 2012 has been framed.
The
Hajj pilgrims of Block D.H.Pora at Sub-District Hospital, D.H.Pora would be
vaccinated on September 14, 2012, the Hajj pilgrims for Block Qazigund would be
vaccinated at Primary Health Centre, Devsar on September 15, 2012 while as
Block Qaimoh will be vaccinated at Primary Health Centre, Qaimoh on September
16, 2012. The Hajj pilgrims of Block Yaripora would be vaccinated at
Sub-District Hospital, Yaripora on September 17, 2012 and for Hajj pilgrims of
Kulgam block would be vaccinated at Chief Medical Office, Kulgam on September
18, 2012.
Power
shut down on Sept 12, Sept 13
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 11: According to Power Controller, Power Development Department,
Kashmir, in order to carry out necessary repairs, power supply to the areas fed
from 33 KV Wanpoh-Ashajipora-Malaknag shall be affected on September 12, 2012 from
09 a.m. to 5 p.m.
According
to another communication from PDD, in order to carry out branch cutting of
trees in the corridor of Transmission Line, power supply to the areas fed from
132 KV Awantipora-Lassipora Transmission Line shall be affected on September
13, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the shutdown period a load of about 40
MWs shall remain off.
One day technical workshop on National
Knowledge Network held at KU
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 11: National Informatics Centre J&K (Govt of India) in
collaboration with Information Technology and SS department organized 8th one day technical workshop on National Knowledge Network (NKN) at
University of Kashmir, Hazratbal today.
Principal Scientific
Advisor, Government of India and Chairman High level Committee NKN, Dr. R.
Chidambaram was the Chief Guest on the
occasion while as Dean Academics Affairs, Kashmir University Prof A. M. Shah
was Guest of honour.
Dr. R. Chidambaram in his address said that NKN has connected 860
institutions and has set a target to connect over 1500 institutions under
various categories throughout the country.
He said the target users
for NKN are the institutes engaged in generation and dissemination of knowledge
on various areas such as research labs, universities and other institutions of
higher learning. “Going forward, it shall enable scientists, researchers and
students from varied backgrounds and geographers to work closely” he asserted.
Earlier, State Informatics Officer, NIC J&K Abhay Kumar in his
welcome address said that NKN is a smart ultra-high bandwidth network which
seamlessly interconnects the leading scientific and technological institutions
across varied geographical areas. He said NKN also aims to facilitate education
in emerging high technology areas like bio and nano technology, cloud
computing, collaboration research for climate modeling.
He said NKN is a pan-India ultra high e-governance network for the
knowledge sharing among the institutions.
Sakina chairs
Board of Directors meeting
Approves
Rs. 13.25 cr action plan
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11: The Board
of Director for SC, ST and Backward classes Development Corporation Limited
today under the Chairmanship of Minister for Social Welfare Miss. Sakina Itoo
approved Rs, 13.25 crore action plan for the year 2012-13.
The Board while deliberating on various issues agreed to enhance
the subsidy component for backward classes and Bank Type schemes from Rs.
3000/-to 10000/- .The Board also decided to enhance the loan component under
education loan scheme for the target groups to the tune of Rs.10lacs within
country and Rs20 lacs abroad in professional courses. Earlier the Minister
revised the annual performance of the Board of Director and the targets
achieved during the financial year 2011-12.
The meeting was attended by Managing Director, J&K, SC, ST/
BC, DCB. Mr. Ghulam Rasool Khan, Director Budget , Dr. Ishaq Wani , Special
Secretary Planning Mr. M. H. Malik Director SW, Kashmir , Mr. Bashir Ahmad Bhat
Director Social welfare Jammu Mr. M. H. Bhatti additional secretary, SWD, Mr. B.
A. Wani and Dr. G. N. Itoo, OSD with Minister for Social welfare.
It was informed
that target of 21,00 beneficiaries under direct financing and Bank tie up
schemes has been fixed and 1000 beneficiaries under skill training programme
was approved under action plan.
The meeting discussed various issues regarding the welfare schemes
launched by the sais corporation for the welfare of SC, Handicapped, Safia
Krmachari and other ST/ backward classes under Direct Financing schemes and
bank tie up schemes, It was told that during the last financial year Rs. 4.90
crores loans was advanced to 330 beneficiaries under direct financing whileas
556 beneficiary were provided bank loan up to the of Rs. 1.95 crore and subsidy
to the tune of Rs. 0.43 crore.
It was also told the meeting that Rs 5.37 crore has been
recovered from the loans during the last financial years.
Later addressing the Board members the Minister stressed upon the
corporation to synergise their efforts to improve the percentage of the recovery
component under direct financial schemes of Apex Corporation which should be
above 75% Miss, Sakina Itoo asked the corporation to improve the performance
both under direct financing and bank tie up schemes.
The Minister also directed the Members to disseminate necessary
information about the various welfare schemes launched by the state corporation
in the interest and upliftment of weaker sections and thrust should be given
for the maximum coverage of target groups at block and district levels.
2 players
of State selected for International Football Tennis championship
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11: Advisor to Chief Minister Mr. Mubarak Gul
presided a meeting of office bearer of J&K Football Tennis Association here
today and discussed the matter regarding participation of two eminent players
from the State in the forthcoming International football tennis championship to
be held in Croatia from December 27 this year.
The meeting was informed that selection of third players is under
active consideration of the association.
Interacting
with office bearers of the association, Mr. Gul said that camp of J&K State
players for participation in National Championships will be held at Hyderabad
from 17th October
this year, similar camp will be held at Srinagar from 1st October to 7th October
2012 during which selection will be made for international championship.
He
further said that from 2013, J&K open football tennis international
championship will be held on regular annual basis, in which various
international teams shall be, invited which include Turkey, Korea, Croatia,
Spain, New Zealand and Bangladesh.
The
meeting was attended by Mr. Manjoor Ahmed Joint Secretary Mr. Raja Javid Khan,
technical Director and Mr. R.G. N wani president of the association and Mr.
Zargar Mansoor convener.
Hindi
Kashmiri Sangam deputation meets Governor
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11 – Prof. Chaman Lal Sapru, President and
Dr. Beena Budki, Secretary, Hindi Kashmiri Sangam, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra,
Governor, at Raj Bhavan here this evening and briefed him about the activities
of the organization.
Prof. Sapru and Dr. Budki informed the Governor about the ongoing 8-day Hindi
Writers Camp jointly organized by the Central Hindi Directorate, Ministry of
Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, and the Hindi
Kashmiri Sangam at Srinagar, with a view to training budding writers from
different States of the country in the art of translating the literature of
various languages into Hindi, to promote the growth of languages.
Prof. Sapru presented to the Governor a copy of his latest publication “Meera
Ki Prem Upasana”, Hindi translation of “Story of Meera’s Love”, written by
Swami Budhanand of Ramakrishna Mission and Dr. Budki presented to the Governor
a copy of her book “Awadhi Aur Kashmiri Lok Geeton Mein Lok Tatva”, in which
she has made a comparative study of Kashmiri and Awadhi culture and folk
literature. Both the authors also presented to the Governor a copy of the fresh
issue of “Kashmir Sandesh”, a quarterly magazine brought out by the Hindi
Kashmiri Sangam.
The Governor complimented Prof. Sapru and Dr. Budki for the efforts being made
by the Hindi Kashmiri Sangam for the promotion of Hindi language and
literature.
Allegations of missing ventilators in
GMC baseless, manipulated: Chib
JAMMU,
SEPTEMBER 11–Minister for Medical and Technical Education, Youth Services and
Sports, Mr. R. S. Chib today discussed in detail the enquiry report on alleged
missing of ventilators from Government Medical College Hospital with the
Hospital Administration and got a briefing on various facilities being made
available to patients.
Principal
Government Medical College, Jammu Dr, Aniece Choudhary, Committee Members
namely Dr. Tariq Azad, Dr. Manoj Chalotra and Dr. B. B. Kapoor besides,
Personnel Officer, Associated Hospital Jammu Mansoor Aslam Choudhary attended
the meeting.
During the meeting,
the report submitted by the committee was deliberated upon in detail and it was
found that there is no discrepancy in the Ventilators as alleged by some vested
interests.
The Minister was
also informed by the Medical Superintendent that some people, having vested
interest, are fleecing the patients by using private ambulances illegally
besides indulging in spreading false messages in the media.
The Minister also
directed the Principal and Medical Superintendent to restrict entry of such
persons to the hospital so that they could not exploit the patients. He also
asked for stringent action against those who want to disturb the atmosphere in
the hospital which ultimately jeopardizes the working of medicare system
besides affecting the health of the patients.
Earlier, various
deputations from Talhar, Jassore and Badyal Brahmana (upper and lower)
Panchayats called on the Minister and apprised him of several issues relating
to welfare and development of their respective Panchayats seeking an immediate
redressal to the same.
The Minister
assured that the deputationists that all their issues would be taken up with
the concerned authorities for necessary action.
Avail ECS
to pay power tariff: PDD to consumers
JAMMU,
SEPTEMBER 11 - The Power Development Department has appealed the people to
avail the Electronic Clearance Scheme (ECS) facility introduced by the Jammu
and Kashmir Bank to pay their monthly power tariff bills without going to bank.
To avail the facility, the consumer has to give a mandate to the
J&K Bank to automatically deduct the Bill Amount from the account being
operated by him from the particular branch of the bank.
Attention
Jammu dist Hajj aspirants
JAMMU,
SEPTEMBER 11 - The vaccination of the eighty two (82) selected 2012 Hajj aspirants of Jammu district would be held on
September 14, 2012 from 9 am to 3 p m at the Hajj House Railhead complex.
All
the concerned have been asked to attend the vaccination camp at the venue at
the scheduled time.
Lone,
Sagar attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference at Colombo
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 11: The 58th Commonwealth
Parliamentary Conference organized by Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
(CPA) began today at Colombo in Sri Lanka which was inaugurated by the
President of Sri Lanka Mahindra Rajapaksa. The Conference is being attended by
the delegates and observers from all the Common Wealth Countries.
The Jammu
and Kashmir State was represented by Speaker, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone as a
Delegate and, Minister for Rural Development, Law, Justice and Parliamentary
Affaris Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar and Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Mir, Secretary, J&K
Legislative Council as Observers.
The
conference will conclude on September 15.
Select
Committee holds meet
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 11: A meeting of the Select Committee on Jammu and Kashmir
Prohibition on Conversion of Agriculture land for Non-Agricultural Purposes was
today held under the Chairmanship of Minister for Revenue , Relief and
Rehabilitation, Mr. Raman Bhalla at Legislative Assembly Complex.
The
meeting was attended by MLAs Mr. Abdul Rehman Veeri, Mr. Jagdish Raj Sapolia,
Mr. Charanjeet Singh and Mr. Ashwani Kumar Sharma, who are also the members of
the Select Committee.
The
meeting discussed threadbare various issues related to prohibition on
conversion of agriculture land for non agriculture purposes at a large scale
and sought valuable suggestions from the
members for
solving this vexed problem.
Later,
the Chairman while addressing the members, said the main purpose of this
proposed legislation is to save the precious and prime source of the State and
make the state self sufficient in food production.
The
meeting was also attended by Law Secretary, G.H Tantray, Commissioner
/Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Mr. Shaleen Kabra and other
concerned officers.
Slathia
visits TFC Salamabad, Kaman Post
Stresses
on greater, regular trade across LoC
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 11:- Minister
for Industries and Commerce, Mr. S. S. Salathia today visited Trade
Facilitation Centre (TFC) Salamabad, Uri and Kaman Post at LOC.
The
Minister was told that the TFC at Salamabad has been established with the
financial assistance from the centre to the tune of Rs. 8.75 Crores. The
infrastructure so far created includes Import and Export Cargo Examination
Halls, Two rummages, Weigh Bridge, Malkhana/Fumigation Centre, Administrative
block and a Rest Room for Drivers from across LoC.
Mr.
Slathia was informed that the administrative approval for the project was
granted by the State government in March 2011 and the project is in final stage of implementation and all the facilities would be
ready by end of October this year.
He was
further informed that TFC Project had been executed by J&K SIDCO through
its civil construction wing and major components of the project were completed
in a record time of one year.
The
Minister appreciated the quality of work and promptness exhibited by SIDCO in
adhering to the time line for implementation of the Project.
Mr. Slathia emphasized the need for enhanced trade across the line
of control on regular basis. He was of the
view that the list of existing tradable items could be broadened for boosting
the economy of both the sides of J&K which in turn would help in further
strengthening the relations between the two countries.
The
Minister had interaction with the LOC Traders who apprised him about the
various aspects of LOC Trade and difficulties faced by them. They put forth
various suggestions before the Minister for the betterment of the traders and
requested for providing of ATM facility, round the clock medical facility,
vehicle for custodian and lifting of ban on export items like coconut and
import items like Ajwain and Garlic.
It was
revealed that during the current financial year the export through LOC trade
was of Rs.172 crore and the import trade of Rs.252 crore had been conducted at
TFC Salamabad.
The
Minister was accompanied by Commissioner Secretary I&C, Mr. Shantmanu,
Director I&C Kashmir M. D. Kenu, MD, SIDCO Mr. M. Muazzum, Custodian TFC Mr. N. A. Baba and other senior officers
of concerned Departments.
Goodwill
Football Match
J&K
Foot Ball XI defeats Mohun Bagan by 4-2
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER
11: In the Goodwill Football tournament, the Jammu and Kashmir Football XI
today defeated Mohun Bagan, Kolkatta by a margin of 4-2 in a
match played here today at G. G. M. Science College Football ground,
Jammu.
The
match was organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council and J&K
Football Association.
The
final score was tied at 1-1, then the match had to be decided by tie-breaker
through plenty shoot out. In the shootout, J&K XI scored 3 goals and Mohun
Bagan could score only 1. The credit of the big win, among others, goes to
brilliant goal keeping by Vikram Jeet Singh of J&K XI, who is also the
captain of the team.
Minister
for Youth Services and Sports, Mr. R. S. Chib, was the chief guest on the
occasion while Former Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma, Divisional
Commissioner Jammu, Mr. Pardeep Gupta, senior officers of Jammu and Kashmir
Sports Council besides thousands of spectators from across the State witnessed
the match and cheered the players of both the teams.
Speaking
on the occasion, the Minister congratulated the wining team for its outstanding
performance and said that the motive of organizing the match is to promote the
sports culture in the State especially Football besides boosting the morale of
the players. He said various players from the State have earned fame at
national and international level in the Football game. He said such events are
being organized in the state with the extreme efforts of Union Sports Ministry
and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Mr.
presented trophy to the wining team besides distributing medals to the players
of both the teams.
In an effort to encourage the players, J&K Bank announced
Rupees one lakh for the winning team J&K Football XI and Rs. 20,000 for
Captain Vikram Jeet Singh for his outstanding performance. Besides, the Jammu
and Kashmir Sports Council also announced Rupees one lakh for the winning team.
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