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Jora,
Nasir inspect beautification works of river Tawi front
Directs
concerned for accelerating pace of works
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 16: Taking
strong note over the slow pace of beautification works on river Tawi front
adjacent to upcoming artificial lake, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mr.
Nawang Rigzin Jora today directed concerned executing agencies and field functionaries
for speeding up the pace of development works at the site to ensure its time
bound completion. He warned the concerned officers against any delay in
execution of projects adding that any default in this account will invoke stern
action.
The Tourism Minister was accompanied by the
Minister of State for Tourism and Home, Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani and Commissioner
Secretary Tourism and Culture, Mr. Atal Duloo.
The Centre has earmarked Rs. 3.80 crore for the
beautification and development of river Tawi front which includes development
of tourist attractions like public recreation parks, fencing on river and road
sides, public conveniences, parking lots and shelter sheds cum viewpoints,
besides illumination of river side.
While instructing to gear-up men and machinery
for ensuring time bound completion of the works. Mr. Jora called for close
coordination between Irrigation, Revenue, Tourism and other concerned
departments for removing bottlenecks in smooth implementation of the
development works.
The Minister also directed the concerned
authorities to ensure completion of developmental works of Peer-Kho temple site
by this month and instructed that it should be ensured that all tourism works
being carried out in Jammu division be completed well in time with assurance
for use of quality material and judicious utilization of funds allocated for
the purpose.
Chib reviews
facilities being made available at Health institutions in Valley
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 16: Minister for Medical Education, Mr. R.S. Chib urged upon the
medical fraternity of G.B. Panth Children Hospital to ensure better health and
medicare facilities to the new born children. He said this while inspecting the
various wards for ensuring cleanliness in and around the Hospital besides
making available facilities to the indoor and outdoor patients.
He
was informed that G.B. Panth Children Hospital has been equipped with modern
technology based Ultra Sound and other machinery for providing better
facilities to the patients.
Later,
the Minister took review of the facilities being made available at Government
Medical College, Srinagar and G.B. Panth Children Hospital during a joint
meeting of Board Members of G.B. Panth Hospital and Faculty Members of
Government Medical College, Srinagar.
Among
others, the Principal, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Dr. Rafiq Ahmad
Pampori, Medical Superintendent, G.B. Panth Children Hospital, Dr. Muneer Ahmad
Masoodi besides Cantonment Board Members attended the meeting.
Mr.
Chib said that medical and para-medical staff in both these Health institutions
shall be strengthened besides the infrastructure would also be upgraded to
facilitate the people.
Several initiatives
to redesign job oriented courses: Malik
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 16: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar organized
Convocation-2012 at SKICC today. As many as 06 Doctorate, 25 Post Graduate
Degrees, 02 M. Phil and 346 B. Tech candidates were awarded with the Degrees
and Gold Medals.
Minister
for Higher Education, Mr. Abdul Gani Malik, Chancellor, Central University of
Kashmir, Padamshree Dr. Sri Kumar Banerjee, the Chairman Board of Governors,
Mr. Wajahat Habibullah and the Director, NIT, Prof. Rajat Gupta were the dignitaries
present on the occasion who awarded the meritorious students with Degrees and
Gold Medals.
Earlier,
Mr. Wajahat Habibullah declared the Convocation open.
Director
NIT presented Report on the activities of the Institute.
Degree
holders took the pledge on this noble occasion to discharge their duties
honestly as an engineer and a scientist. The oath ceremony was conducted by
Registrar, NIT, Prof. Fayaz Ahmad Mir, Secretary, Higher Education, Mr.
Gazanfar Hussain was also present on the occasion.
Vice
Chancellors of Kashmir University, Central University, Islamic University of
Science and Technology, intellectuals, scholars and students were present on
the occasion.
Addressing
the function, Minister for Higher Education said that NIT Srinagar is the
premier institution of the State and one of the best institutes of Northern
India as it has contributed significantly for transformation of society. He
said NIT has achieved several milestones in the field of technology.
Referring
to the expansion programme of NIT, the Minister said that State Government is
ready to support in all respects for its expansion so that enrolment of
students could be increased and new courses could be introduced as per
requirement of the job market.
Later,
speaking on the sidelines of the function, Mr. Malik said that several
initiatives have been taken to redesign job oriented courses including
engineering and other scientific fields.
The
dignitaries also released student magazine “Magnit-2012”and a souvenir
“Inspire”.
15th batch
of 268 Hajis received at Srinagar Airport
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 16: As many as 268 Haj pilgrims comprising of 157 male and 111 female
after performing Haj Bait-ul-Ullah returned from Saudi Arabia this morning.
The
Haj pilgrims were received at Srinagar International Airport by Director,
Airport Authority of India, Executive Officer, State Haj Committee, Srinagar
and district administration Budgam, besides officers of civil and police
departments.
CEO ERA for
expediting the construction work on drainage schemes
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 16: Chief Executive Officer, J&K ERA
today impressed upon engineers and contractors working on 17.6 Km
Pohru Chowk-Chanapora and 12.8 Km Bemina Chowk –Fruit Mandi storm water
drainage schemes to ensure the completion of work on these schemes by end of
current fiscal.
He
said this while conducting the site inspection of the two drainage schemes
taken up by J&K ERA under the urban component of its ongoing Multisector
Project for Infrastructure Rehabilitation in J&Kfunded by Asian
Development Bank.
Director Urban,
J&K ERA, informed CEO that construction of drainage network of both these
schemes has almost been completed and presently work on three pumping stations
at Bemina, Chanapora bridge and Gulshan Nagar is underway
adding that civil works component of these pumping stations is also nearing
completion and installation of electromechanical equipments will be started
soon.
CEO
directed engineers, contractors and consultants to speed up pace of work on
both civil and electromechanical components to ensure completion of the
remaining drainage schemes by end of year.
Traffic
restrictions on Bandipora-Gurez road on Nov 17, 18
BANDIPORA,
NOVEMBER 16: According to Additional District Magistrate, Bandipora,
restrictions of traffic movement have been ordered on Bandipora-Gurez road as
precautionary measures on November 17 and 18, 2012 in light of weather forecast
issued by Metrology department. This step has been taken to safeguard life and
property of the general public.
16 candidates filed
nomination papers for two LC seats
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 16: As many as 15 candidates filed their nomination papers before
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon who is also Returning
Officer for conducting the election for two seats of J&K Legislative
Council from Kashmir Constituency of Panchayat quota, here today.
Subsequently,
one candidate has filed his nomination papers before Deputy Commissioner,
Baramulla who is Assistant Returning Officer for the said election.
Prominent
among the candidates who filed their nomination forms include Mr. Ghulam Nabi
Monga of INC, Mr. Ali Mohammad Dar of NC, Peer Mohammad Hussain and Mr. Yasir
Reshi of PDP besides eight Independent candidates and two candidates of NPP and
one candidate from BJP.
Pertinently
today was the last date for submission of nomination forms while these forms
shall be scrutinized on November 17, 2012. The last date for withdrawal of
nomination is November 19, 2012 upto 1500 hours. The poll, if necessary, is
scheduled to be held on December 03, 2012.
Power shut down
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 16: According to Power Controller, Power Development Department,
Kashmir, in order to carry out urgent needed maintenance works, power shutdown
of 132/33 KV Grid Station Bemina line shall be affected on November 18, 2012
from 09 a.m. to 05 p.m.
In another
communication from the department, to carry out the remaining work for
reconductoring of 11 KV feeders to facilitate RGGVY work in South Kashmir, the
power supply of Receiving Stations of Dachnipora, Qaimoh, D.H. Pora, Achabal,
Khiram, Dooru, Kokernag, Dailgam and Verinag Nowgam catering the feeders of
Srigufwara, Redwani, Aharbal, Achabal, Thajwara, Khiram, Dooru, Vailoo to Ahlen
Gadole, Sichen Sadoora, Souf and Kapran respectively, the power shutdown during
the months of November, December 2012 and January 2013 on specific dates.
In
third communication from the department, in order to lay conductor on II
Circuit of 132 KV Awantipora Lassipora Transmission line, power shutdown of 132
KV Awantipora Lassipora line shall be affected on November 18, 20, 22, 24, 26,
28, 2012 and December 01, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 02 p.m.
Meanwhile,
in another communication from the said department, to carry out repairs and
branch cuttings, power shut of Amargarh Delina, Amargarh Wagoora, Amargarh
Bandipora, Amargarh Watrigam 33 KV lines shall be affected on November 17, 18
and 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 05 p.m.
Farm Machinery Mela
at Khansahib
Incentive of Rs. 14
Lakh to be provided to farmers
BUDGAM,
NOVEMBER 16: To apprise farmers about the latest farming technology &
machinery to be adopted, “Farm Machinery Mela” was organized by the Department
of Agriculture today at Khansahib.
On
this occasion Sub Divisional Magistrate Khansahib, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad said that
traditional style of Agriculture should give way to modern hi-tech Agriculture
to boost agriculture production. He advised farmers to take benefits from
Kissan Welfare Schemes launched by Agriculture Department & coordinate with
department for successful implementation of programme.
Chief
Agriculture Officer Budgam, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Parray said that to ensure
sustainable production by utilization of land as per capability. Ha also
emphasized that the need for protection from large scale of conversion of
cultivable land to non-agriculture purposes and avoid construction of brick
kilns on cultivable land. He said that key challenges confronting agriculture
is to produce grains for growing population in sustainable manner.
Among others
Officers & field functionaries of the department and the large number of
farmers were present on the occasion. Farmers appreciated the efforts of
Agriculture Department for organizing such Melas.
In the Mela
authorized dealers displayed their machinery equipments & other tools
Farmers of Sub Division Khansahib purchased 3 Tractors, 6 Tillers, 80
Irrigation Pump Sets, 40 Foot Sprayers & 18 Poly Green Houses, for which
Rs. 14 Lakh will be provided to farmers as subsidy component.
CUK to be Centre of Excellence: Chancellor
Srinagar, Nov 16: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Chancellor
and internationally acclaimed scientist, Dr. Srikumar Banerjee on Thursday
strongly advocated for establishment and subsequent development of the varsity
(CUK) as an institute of repute and center par excellence not only in India,
but in the world.
“The Central University should provide a good platform for local
youth and students from other States to become excellent professionals in order
to fill the vacuum existing in different fields,” Dr. Srikumar Banerjee said
while interacting with the faculty at University’s Transit Campus at Sonwar
here. Dr. Srikumar Banerjee arrived here on his maiden visit on Thursday after
being appointed as the Chancellor of CUK by the President of India, in his
capacity as Visitor of the University.
Dr. Banerjee has worked in several prestigious institutions and
has been the Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Trombay and
Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI). He is one of the leading
experts in material Science and Technology in India and has made outstanding
contributions to many materials related areas, basic as well as application oriented
and has published more than 300 scientific papers in reputed international and
national journals. Dr. Banerjee's has been the recipient of many awards
including the prestigious Padma Shri award. Dr. Banerjee asked the faculty
members, research scholars and students to give their valuable inputs about
future plans and roadmap of the University. “The faculty and students should
also contribute immensely towards the growth and development of the
institution”.
“You should have a vision about the shaping up of this
University. The University should make every possible effort to provide quality
education to the students. The size of the varsity doesn’t matter. We should be
more concerned about the quality education,” he added.
He suggested that the University should develop linkages with
other educational institutions so that the students could get access to the
knowledge base available there and “Kashmir has a distinctive architecture
which should be kept in mind before finalizing the master plan of the University,”
Dr. Banerjee said. He hoped that the Central University would be able to create
a brand image across the globe as has done by the IITs and IIMs. “The CUs have
been established on the pattern of IITs in order to provide better education to
those wishing to pursue higher studies,” he said. Dr. Banerjee said that there
has been a paradigm shift and India is now known as knowledge based society and
that Indian diaspora is also contributing immensely towards the Indian economy.
While welcoming the Chancellor, CUK Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abdul
Wahid gave a brief account of the activities of the University and its future
plans. He said that the varsity is presently offering ten different courses to
the students who were selected through the All India level entrance examination
(CUCET-2012). Prof Wahid said the University has appointed faculty after
strictly following the UGC guidelines. He said the University would add more
courses in coming years and the work on the campus at Ganderbal would start
soon.
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