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Friday, 27 January 2012

State Award to KNS

AMK, Dir SKIMS, Shakeel Qalandar congratulate KNS

Srinagar, Jan 27 (KNS):  Overwhelmed  for honoring Kashmir News Service (KNS) by the prestigious State Award in its recognition for contribution to journalism in the state, various government,  non government and civil and literacy organizations Friday expressed deep satisfaction and happiness and extended heartfelt congratulations to the News Wire.Adab e Markaz Kamraz (AMK), a literary organization which has been working for the promotion of Kashmiri language in the state in its statement congratulated KNS for the award.“AMK congratulates KNS for being awarded for its exceptional work,” AMK said in a statement. Meanwhile Director SKIMS Dr. Showkat Zarger and noted businessman and head of the Kashmir Civil Society Shakeel Qalander have also sent the congratulatory messages to KNS.


Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 22:08
Friday, 27 January 2012

 

Solution of K-problem lies only politically: Dudha

Srinagar, Jan 27 (KNS): Political Secretary to Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) Shiban Dudha, Friday said that Kashmir being a political problem should not be ignored and its solution lies only politically.Interacting in the debate Kashmiri Youth & Media: A Perception Survey conducted by Institute for Research on India and International Studies in New Delhi, Dudha said, “Entire Kashmiri youth should not be blamed for the events in 1989-90 as has been held out in the report.”Debating on the need for a larger engagements between Kashmiri Pandits and Kashmiri Muslims, Dudha said that for eventual return of Kashmiri Pandits, there have to be solid confidence building measures as stipulated in the Eventual Return to Homes document of Kashmir  Pandits. Read more...

Friday, 27 January 2012

 

Awareness rally on “Drug Abuse” on Jan 30

Jammu, Jan 27 (KNS): The Drug and Food Control Organization is organizing a mass awareness rally on “Drug Abuse” in collaboration with Gandhi Global Family on the anniversary of Father of Nation Shri Mahatma Gandhi Ji on 30th  January.On the occasion, an awareness rally to educate the common masses against the ill effect of this social evil, comprising of children of various schools of Jammu which will commence from Mubarak Mandi Complex at 10.30 am and the rally passing through main bazaars of Jammu city and will culminate at Parade ground.


Thursday, 26 January 2012

State govt announces awards for 27 persons

KNS, lone media house to get award

Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced State awards for atleast 27 persons on Republic Day in recognition of their contribution in different fields. Kashmir News Service (KNS) has become the first news agency of the state to get the award. According to government communiqué,  awardees under the category of outstanding media persons and organizations include Kashmir News Services (KNS), Bashir Manzar (Printer, Publisher and Owner Kashmir Images), Aurangzeb Naqshbandi (Special Correspondent, Hindustan Times), Javaid Malik (Senior Editor, Greater Kashmir), Ashok Jailkhani (Additional Director General, Prasar Bharati Broadcasting Corporation of India), Sanjit Khajuria (Director Prasar Bharati Broadcasting Corporation of India), Dr. Sameer Arshad (Chief Copy Editor, Times of India), Maneesh Read more...

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Guv for maintaining constant vigil along frontiers

Jammu, Jan 26 (KNS): Governor, N N Vohra, has observed that adversary elements operating from across the borders have not given up their malicious resolve to disturb and destabilise the country and said that the security forces must maintain constant vigil along the frontiers.After hoisting the tricolour at the State level function on the occasion of the 63rd Republic Day, at Maulana Azad Stadium, here this morning, the Governor said that the State Police, Central Police Organisations and the Army have continued to brave all odds to safeguard the territorial integrity of the State. He said that their devotion and commitment has led to a progressive decline in infiltration from across the Line of Control and consequent reduction in terrorism related incidents. He lauded the brave officers and men of the Security Forces and paid homage to the gallant soldiers who laid down their lives for the country Read more...

Thursday, 26 January 2012

R-Day celebrated at JK Resident Commission, New Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 26 (KNS): A simple function was organized at J&K House, New Delhi to mark the 63rd Republic Day. Incharge Principal Resident Commissioner, Abdul Maajid Ganai, unfurled the National flag in the premises of J&K House. The contingent of J&K Police presented the guard of honour besides a large gathering comprising officials of Resident Commission, children, employees participated in the celebration.
In his brief address, Resident Commissioner congratulated the participants on the auspicious occasion and stressed that all countrymen have to maintain   unity in diversity by strictly adhering to our constitution.
On this occasion, children presented a colourful programme and also sang National songs.

Friday, 27 January 2012

Capacity building training for panches, sarpanches begins

15000 panches, 2100 sarpanches to be trained in 3 months: Mir Jehangir

Srinagar, Jan 27 (KNS): Rural Development Department is organizing capacity building training programmes for panches and sarpanches of Kashmir to enable them to understand the Panchyati Raj Act.The first phase of the programme was inaugurated by Minister for Rural Development and Panchyati Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar in Budgam today. Director Rural Development, Mir Jehangir and Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Mohammad Rafi also spoke on the occasion.In the first batch 40 panches and sarpanches would be imparted 4-day training in Budgam. The programme would be simultaneously held in all the districts of Kashmir and would complete in three months. Read more...

Friday, 27 January 2012

Pre-Budget discussion with trade, industry-Jammu

Flight of capital from the state will be checked effectively: Rather

Jammu, Jan 27 (KNS): The Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, A.R. Rather has said that the State Government, in order to address the concerns of Trade and Industry, as also to safe-guard the revenue interests of the State, will take all possible measures to check the flight of capital due to diversion of trade. The Minister has assured the Trade and Industry that violation of guidelines by some States, in this regard, will be forcefully put before the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers in its forthcoming meeting.“Diversion of trade from our State, due to variation in VAT rates on certain commodities vis-à-vis the rates in the neighboring States, will not be allowed, as it leads to loss of revenue to our State, besides hampering the interests of the trade and Industry”, Mr. Rather said adding that Violation of guidelines in this regard by the neighboring States shall emphatically be brought to the notice of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers.Rather was responding to the pleas of the members of the Trade and Industry during the course of pre-budget discussions which started at Jammu today. Read more...

Friday, 27 January 2012

 

Naat Khaan Shah passes away

Srinagar, Jan 27 (KNS): Noted Naat Khaan and Khadim Darbar-e-Asraria Kishtwar, Abdul Gani Shah, breathed his last on Thursday at 1 PM in Jammu.
The deceased was the brother of renowned Darvesh late Ghulam Mustafa Shah of Kishtwar and uncle of Haji Fareed Mustafa Shah, Provincial President Anjuman Tableegul Islam Jammu and Kashmir. Shah’s body was flown to his ancestral town from Jammu and was laid to rest there after Friday prayers.
Thousands of people from all walks of life participated in his last rites and consoled the bereaved family of his demise. The deceased was known for his philanthropic nature and had earned high respect and regard in all the communities of the town.


Thursday, 26 January 2012

Unidentified body recovered in Narbal

Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNS): Police recovered an unidentified body of an old age person near Narbal Dumail on outskirts of the city on Wednesday.According to a police spokesperson a body of an old age person wearing pheran and white pajama was recovered from Narbal Dumail. The age of the person is about 70 years with white hair and beard.Parimpora police shifted the body to Police Hospital, Batamaloo for medico-legal formalities. The body has been kept at the Police Hospital Mortuary for identification.
Anybody having any information regarding the deceased has been asked to contact Police Station Parimpora on Phone number 0194-2490027, SHO Police Station Parimpora 9419000981 or Police Control Room ,Srinagar on 100.


Thursday, 26 January 2012

RD celebrated across Valley

Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNS): 63rd Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor at Srinagar today where Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather unfurled the national flag and took salute at march past  at Bakshi stadium.The contingents of BSF, CRPF, ITBP, JKAP, JKP, IRP, Auxiliary Police, Fire Service, Forest Protection Force, Pipe Band and NCC cadets participated in the march past.Congratulating the people of the State, the Minister said that it is time to introspect, assess and make resolutions for accelerating the developmental process. He said that we need to introspect and overcome our weaknesses for the development of our state. Read more...

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Not against R-Day celebrations: Geelani

Dares ‘elected representatives’ to walk without security

Srinagar, Jan 25 (KNS): Stating that he was not against the Republic day celebrations and people of India, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Wednesday said that India has no right to celebrate the Republic Day in Jammu and Kashmir until it gives right to self determination to people of the state. Geelani was talking to the Dr R K Jain director of  Jain TV Channel in New Delhi. He was accompanied by an executive member of the Channel Anzar Bari. Read more...