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Monday February 19, 2018 4 DISTRICTS Bootlegger nabbed with 55 pouches of liquor STATE TIMES NEWS SAMBA: Police on Sunday arrested a bootlegger and recov- ered 55 pouches of the illicit liquor from his possession at Ghagwal. According to a report, a team of Ghagwal Police station headed by Amit Singh Andotra, SHO along with District Special Branch intercepted a one person from Border Road Ghagwal. During his frisking, police recovered 55 pouches of the illicit liquor from his possession. The boot- legger identified as Arun Kumar son of Vishwanath resident of Ghagwal was arrested and a case under relevant section was registered against him. Man held with intoxicating capsules STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: Police on Sunday apprehended one drug peddler with intoxicant capsules at Kathua. As per the details, on specific informa- tion, a team of Police Post Nagri led by SI Vikas Jasrotia Incharge Police Post Nagri as directed by Inspector Anil Sharma SHO Police Station Kathua under the direct supervision of S.S Sambyal Dy. SP Headquarters Kathua, conducted raid at Sakta Chak area and apprehended one person namely Miyan Din son of Makhan Din resident of Duwaal Tehsil and District Kathua and recovered 380 Spasmo Proxyvon Plus Capsules from his possession. The accused was arrested and a case vide FIR No 65/2018 under section 8/21/22 NDPS Act was registered against him at Police Station Kathua. STATE TIMES NEWS BHADARWAH: After witnessing grand tourism flow in summers, the Bhadarwah Development Authority (BDA) and those associ- ated with tourism were upbeat and eyeing on the winter season to bring more success for tourism industry as famous high altitude tourist destinations of Bhadarwah including Padri, Guldanda and Jai Ghati received good snowfall last week, but all their efforts goes in vain as no one road including Interstate Bhadarwah-Chamba and Bhadarwah-Basholi Roads were cleared by the concerned authorities. People especially those associ- ated with tourism are alleging step- motherly treatment to Bhadarwah by the government and concerned authorities, as even after passing of a week, authorities are still failed to cleare the roads approaching to these tourist destinations. Fresh Snowfall in Bhadarwah, including the tourist resort of Jai valley and especially Padri meadow located on interstate Bhaderwah- Chamba Road, has literally come as a boon from the heavens for winter sports and tourism-related activi- ties in the Bhadarwah Valley, as BDA had planned to host a 'Snow Carnival', but all programmes got canceled due to closer of road con- nectivity to all tourist destinations including Padri, Jaie Valley and Guldanda. People associated with tourism are suffering a lot due to blockage of roads and their hopes of receiv- ing huge number of visitors during snow is now breaking down, as they canceled all their advance booking of tourists, who expressed their willingness to visit Padri and Guldanda meadows located on interstate Bhaderwah-Chamba and Bhadarwah-Bani-Basoli roads simultaneously to enjoy the much awaited snowfall. Publicity Officer, Bhadarwah Development Authority Sajid Nisar Khan said that, after gap of three months, finally we received snow- fall here, which was a good omen for Tourism industry, but it is unfortunate that tourist cannot enjoy the snow in this beautiful val- ley as they can't reach to the snow filled high altitude destinations easily, as all the roads leading to these meadows are closed for traffic due to non clearance of snow by the concerned authorities. "I request to the concerned authorities to clear all approaching roads to tourist destination of Bhadarwah, so that tourist can visit here to enjoy the beauty of this valley in winters as well, " Khan added. Meanwhile hoteliers, guest house owners and tour operators are demanding that to attract more tourists during winters, all roads should be opened immediately on the pattern of Gulmarg and Pehalgam. President Travel Trade Association Bhadarwah Tariq Choudhary said that we have ample scope for winter Tourism here, Jaie valley and Padri can be developed as a major destination for skiing, sledging and other sporting activi- ties on snow, but unfortunately due to closed roads all our efforts to make Bhadarwah all weather tourism destination remained only a dream this year too. It is notable to mention here that during this summer Bhadarwah recieved record num- ber of tourists from May to mid August as the number of tourists touched to 5 lakhs for the first time but after that there was a lull and very few tourists turned during autumn, both tour operators and department attributed steep decline with prolonged dry weather. After recent snowfall, they were hopeful that snow will revive the inflow of tourists, but this time con- cerned departments including R&B, BEACON and GREF authorities played a big role to spoil their expectations by not clearing the approach roads since last one week. ‘Closure of roads affects winter tourism in Bhadarwah’ Snow clad mountains affecting road connectivity to Bhadarwah. (pic by Raja Rehber Jamal) STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Prakash Ganga held public Darbar at Data Talab. A good number of people drawn from different sections of the society met him and apprised him about their problems and grievances. People apprised him about unscheduled power cuts, less availability of ration, provid- ing of drinking water facili- ties and other developmental issues. Besides that unem- ployed youth of the area urged upon the Minister to formulate a policy to attract the private sector for adjust- ment of unemployed youth in the Industries and manufac- turing units. Ganga heard the grievances patiently and assured that whatever has been brought into his notice will be taken up with the concerned authorities for appropriate action. He also issued on spot direction to the concerned for the redressal of genuine demands of the people. Speaking on this occasion, the minister said that govern- ment has provided a platform to the general public for direct interaction with its ministers so the woes of the people are raised at highest level and mitigated. He said that the Centre Government headed by Narendra Modi and the PDP-BJP coalition in the State has been working towards development and welfare of the people of the State. He also said that an era of development and progress has started in the State adding that social and economic up-liftment of the weaker sections, downtrod- den, women, youth and farmer is on prime agenda of both the governments. He said that government is laying emphasis on improving road network by linking internal roads with National Highways to give a further fillip to development activities in the state. "Government is ensuring liberal funding under several state and cen- trally sponsored schemes to ensure overall development of the State", he added. Era of development, progress started: Ganga Industries Minister Chander Prakash Ganga addressing a public gathering at Data Talab. STATE TIMES NEWS R S PURA: Continuing his streak of holding public griev- ance redress camps at regu- lar intervals, Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Sham Lal Choudhary today listened to the grievances and concerns of the common masses during a public meeting at R.S. Pura. The people hailing from Mokha, Flora, , Grani, Nayi Basti, Khedyapur, Punjgrani, Devlea and other areas of Suchetgarh Constituency apprised the Minister about the problems being faced by them related to power supply, road connec- tivity, education, healthcare, sanitation and ration distri- bution. The villagers also demand- ed upgradation of transform- ers, replacement of electric poles, LT and HT wires, blacktopping of roads and construction of lanes and drains. The minister gave all the deputations a patient hearing and assured them that all their genuine concerns and demands will be addressed in a phased manner. The minister on the spot also gave directions to the concerned about the redressal of various public important works raised by the deputa- tions. The Minister said that steps are being taken to upgrade the transformers and repairing the old ones, wherever required. The Minister urged the peo- ple to extend support in strengthening the develop- mental initiatives of the administration. He further said the govern- ment is taking various path- breaking steps for empower- ment of poor, youth, women, senior citizens and downtrod- den sections of the society. He called on the people to take maximum benefits of public facilities having been made available. Sham Choudhary also held a review the progress on the decisions taken in the previous public meetings besides assessing grievances of common masses. Steps on for empowering downtrodden: Sham PHE Minister Sham Choudhary listening to the grievances of people during a camp at R S Pura. STATE TIMES NEWS VIJAYPUR: All Jammu and Kashmir Raber-e- Taleem Teachers Forum (AJKRTTF) demanded release of SSA salary. Addressing a press confer- ence at Vijaypur, Secretary of the Forum Rinku Sharma said that teachers are suffering due to the non-payment of SSA salaries for the last four to five months. They demand- ed that necessary measures should be taken to stream- line the SSA salary. Rinku Sharma also appealed to department for the release of pending DA of NPS teachers. Those present on the occasion include Hira Lal, Ashutosh Dubey, Ajay Sahrma, Raj Kumar, Sunil Kumar and Subash Chander. AJKRTTF seeks release of pending SSA salary Secretary of the Forum Rinku Sharma addressing a press conference at Vijaypur. STATE TIMES NEWS KATRA: 'The objective of an economist in Indian perspective should be to have the ability to blend economic suste- nance with spiritual advancements; were the enlightening thoughts shared by Dr. Subramanian Swamy, Chief Guest, at the Megafest "Artha' organ- ised by School of Economics, SMVD University. Dr. Swamy; a well-known economist and member of Rajya Sabha, addressed the gathering of young stu- dents and faculty members of SMVD University, in the valedictory function of 'Artha.' Before the lecture, Dr. Sanjeev Jain, Vice Chancellor, SMVD University, wel- comed the Chief Guest, Dr Subramanian Swamy, and congratulat- ed the students of School of Economics for the mega event. Prof. D. Mukhopadhay, Dean, Faculty of Management, welcomed the esteemed guest and said that the academic envi- ronment in SMVD University provides for a wholesome development of the stu- dents. The occasion was graced by, Prof. V.K. Bhat, Registrar, Dr.Yugal Khajuria, Dean of Students, Dr.Pabitra Jena, I/C Head, School of Economics, faculty staff and students of SMVDU and other schools and colleges from across India. The event Artha was a mega fest organised by the students of School of Economics in SMVD University, from February 16-18 2018. The event 'Artha' witnessed various competitive and knowledge gaining events such as future Chanakya, Quizonomics, Ecoscrap etc. The event was participated by the students of var- ious schools and colleges across India. The festival was proceeded by the award giving ceremony. SPMR college and APS bagged first position in FurtureChanakya. Students from SPMR College and SPMR School won first prize in Quiizonomics and Rock-O- Nomics, while GCW Udhampur won first prize in Shipwreck, KC Public School and APS Sain Xaviers, KV-1, were winners in Delve through the lens of Nature. Prof. D. Mukhopadhaya, Dean faculty of Management, distrib- uted the prizes and encouraged students for their enthusiastic participation. Objective should be happiness: Dr Subramanian Swamy Dr Subramanian Swamy being given memento during the programme. STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: J & K State Women's Development Corporation organised an awareness camp at Nehru (Mandi) Billawar on Sunday. The camp was attended by K.S Pathania Manager Dev. Corporation Kathua/Samba, Javed Akhter Social Worker, Ajeet Singh former Sarpanch Halqa Makwal and other prominent people. The women were made aware about State / Centrally Sponsored Schemes launched and sponsored by the Women's Development Corporation for uplift of women. Speaking on the occasion, District Managar Kathua/Samba Pathania JKWDCJ , stressed upon the participants to take advantage of Central Sponsored Schemes like NMDFC, NBCFDC, and NHFDC including Education loan and also one scheme implemented namely Empowered Skilled Young Women (ESW) under Sher- e- Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir State. They urged upon the women to take ben- efit of the schemes and estab- lish their own income gener- ating units by way of loans available at nominal interest rates to become self reliant. Javed Akhter a social activist of the area spoke on the occasion about Beti Padao Beti Bacha, Swach Bharat Abhiyan about 100 women, men participated in the camp. JKSWDC holds awareness camp STATE TIMES NEWS RAMBAN: Inhabitants of Gool, Sangaldan and sur- rounding areas staged a protest against the telecom companies here on Sunday and blamed them of poor services. Protesters alleged instead of paying rate of 4G services and the companies are providing them 2G, 3G Services with weak internet service. People also blocked Gool-Ramban Road in front of Niabat. Mohd Shafi Bhat a local said that BSNL a government tele- com company and other pri- vate companies which includes Airtel, Aircel, Vodaphone and others loot their customers in the name of monthly rent for the service which was provided by them to their customers. He further said that all these com- panies are unable to provide properly the internet facilities to their customers from last three years. Protest against weak mobile network People staging protest at Ramban. STATE TIMES NEWS SAMBA: In a view to revive and encourage the pottery profession in the State and as per the demand of Prajapati (Kumhar) Sabha Samba, Deputy Commissioner Samba Sheetal Nanda along with Director Handicraft and other concerned officers vis- ited the various villages of district Samba where the Kumhar community people make earthenware. Bua Ditta president Prajapati Kumhar Sabha Samba also accompanied the Deputy Commissioner Samba. During her tour the earthenware pot makers apprised the DC that in this modern era this profession has reduced its marketing as steel, plastic utensils and other electric cooling agents has replaced the clay pots due to which these people are facing very difficult to pull on their families It is worthwhile to men- tion here that the Sabha submitted a memorandum regarding introducing the pottery trade in the ITI Colleges so that unemployed youth of this community can get the modern techniques of pot making. Ashok Badyal Chief Advisor and Sr. leader of the Sabha thanked the Deputy Commissioner and other officers for their kind visit and hoped that this visit will definitely encourage this downtrodden community. Yog Raj Secretary and Prem Lal were also present on the occasion. DISCLAIMER “STATE TIMES” does not take responsibility for the contents of the advertisements (Display/Classified) carried in this newspaper. The paper does not endorse the same. Readers are requested to verify the contents on their own before acting there upon.” DC for revival of pottery DC Sheetal Nanda during a visit to various villages of district Samba. STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA :-Tagore Vidyarthi Vikas Sanstha Kathua today organised a farewell party for the out- going 10th class students at Govt. Primary school (Colony) Kathua. Sanjay Sehgal President welcomed the dignitaries and made the participants aware about the aims and objectives of the Sanstha and gave tips to the stu- dents who are appearing in the board examination. The adopted students presented a cultural pro- gramme to give farewell to the students. On the occasion skits, solo songs, group dance and raps were presented. Solo song sung by Nitish kumar and rap sung by Sohail Dogra were most appreciated. Rinki Mali, Neha and Aditi anchored the whole programme. Dr. Daya Ram General Secretary, Raju Yadav Cultural Secretary, Sahil Verma , Sunil Gupta , Mohan Lal and Ravinder Kumar attended the function. Tagore Vidyarthi Vikas Sanstha organises farewell party STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) concluded five days long training pro- gramme on organic farm- ing/natural farming/cow based economy/sustainable agriculture here at Organic Training Centre at Talwara village of Reasi District. A total of 30 farmers from the different areas of Jammu province partici- pated in the programme which was sponsored by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi under Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana. The programme was organised under the guid- ance of Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr.P.K Sharma and Associate Director Extension (ADE) & Incharge of all the KVKs, Dr.R.K Arora of SKUAST- J. Scientist and Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi, Dr. Banarsi Lal inaugurated the pro- gramme. Dr.Suja Nabi Qureshi, scientist, Anil Suri, Agriculture Extension Officer, Vipan Kohli, Agriculture Extension Officer gave lectures during the programme. The pro- gramme was assisted by Manohar Lal and concluded by Dr.Banarsi Lal with vote of thanks. KVK training on organic farming concludes STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq Khan dedicated to the public various roads, culverts and paths constructed by the Department of Rural Development Department under various schemes including MGNREGS in Reasi District. The minister was accompa- nied by Minster of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda, DC Reasi Reasi Paarsanna Ramaswamy, SP Reasi, ACD Reasi, SDM, BDOs and other senior offi- cers of the district. He inau- gurated more than a dozen tiled roads, culverts and paths at Thanda Pani , Moori, Mani Talai, Bhangal, Kotli , Simbal Chdwa. The roads have been con- structed under MGNREGS and generated more than 10 thousand Person Days of work for the unemployed and unskilled youths of the area besides creation of durable assets in the district. Three lanes at Thanda pani , Moori in Panthal block and Gref compound to Khad High School Kotli have been constructed at the cost of Rs 5 lakh each, road at Mani Talai and Culvert on Old road at Panchayat Manj Taki at the cost of Rs 10 lakh, Bus Stand to Mani Tali lane at Rs 9.90 lakh, Main road to Bhangal in Aghar Jito Panchayat at Rs 6 lakh, lane at Bhaga Panchayat at 4 lakh and a communication link to bowli at Simbal Chadwa at the cost of Rs 6.39 lakh. Speaking on the occasion minister said the government is implementing the centrally sponsored scheme in letter and spirit on ground there by providing employment to the unemployed and unskilled people besides creating durable assets in the villages. He said to construct these assets, government was able to generate more than 10 thousand Man days besides mitigating the problems of the people by constructing good roads, paths and cul- verts. He said the works done by Rural Development Department will ultimately diminish the Urban-Rural divide as the infrastructure is being developed in the vil- lages and facilities being pro- vided at par with the urban areas. The minister also visited the proposed site for the con- struction of court complex in Reasi. The minister interact- ed with the officers and urged them to complete the documentation process and pre-execution formalities at earliest so that work can be started at earliest. RDD will diminish Urban-Rural divide: Haq Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq Khan inaugurating a civic work.
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Monday February 19, 20184 DISTRICTSBootlegger nabbed with 55
pouches of liquorSTATE TIMES NEWS
SAMBA: Police on Sunday arrested a bootlegger and recov-ered 55 pouches of the illicit liquor from his possession atGhagwal.
According to a report, a team of Ghagwal Policestation headed by Amit Singh Andotra, SHO along withDistrict Special Branch intercepted a one person fromBorder Road Ghagwal. During his frisking, police recovered55 pouches of the illicit liquor from his possession. The boot-legger identified as Arun Kumar son of Vishwanath residentof Ghagwal was arrested and a case under relevant sectionwas registered against him.
Man held with intoxicating capsulesSTATE TIMES NEWS
KATHUA: Police on Sunday apprehended one drug peddlerwith intoxicant capsules at Kathua.
As per the details, on specific informa-tion, a team of Police Post Nagri led bySI Vikas Jasrotia Incharge Police PostNagri as directed by Inspector AnilSharma SHO Police Station Kathuaunder the direct supervision of S.SSambyal Dy. SP Headquarters Kathua, conducted raid atSakta Chak area and apprehended one person namely MiyanDin son of Makhan Din resident of Duwaal Tehsil andDistrict Kathua and recovered 380 Spasmo Proxyvon PlusCapsules from his possession. The accused was arrested anda case vide FIR No 65/2018 under section 8/21/22 NDPSAct was registered against him at Police Station Kathua.
STATE TIMES NEWS BHADARWAH: After witnessinggrand tourism flow in summers,the Bhadarwah DevelopmentAuthority (BDA) and those associ-ated with tourism were upbeat andeyeing on the winter season tobring more success for tourismindustry as famous high altitudetourist destinations of Bhadarwahincluding Padri, Guldanda and JaiGhati received good snowfall lastweek, but all their efforts goes invain as no one road includingInterstate Bhadarwah-Chambaand Bhadarwah-Basholi Roadswere cleared by the concernedauthorities.
People especially those associ-ated with tourism are alleging step-motherly treatment to Bhadarwahby the government and concernedauthorities, as even after passing ofa week, authorities are still failed tocleare the roads approaching tothese tourist destinations.
Fresh Snowfall in Bhadarwah,including the tourist resort of Jaivalley and especially Padri meadowlocated on interstate Bhaderwah-Chamba Road, has literally come as
a boon from the heavens for wintersports and tourism-related activi-ties in the Bhadarwah Valley, asBDA had planned to host a 'SnowCarnival', but all programmes gotcanceled due to closer of road con-nectivity to all tourist destinationsincluding Padri, Jaie Valley andGuldanda.
People associated with tourismare suffering a lot due to blockageof roads and their hopes of receiv-ing huge number of visitors duringsnow is now breaking down, as theycanceled all their advance bookingof tourists, who expressed theirwillingness to visit Padri andGuldanda meadows located oninterstate Bhaderwah-Chamba andBhadarwah-Bani-Basoli roadssimultaneously to enjoy the muchawaited snowfall.
Publicity Officer, BhadarwahDevelopment Authority Sajid NisarKhan said that, after gap of threemonths, finally we received snow-fall here, which was a good omenfor Tourism industry, but it isunfortunate that tourist cannotenjoy the snow in this beautiful val-ley as they can't reach to the snow
filled high altitude destinationseasily, as all the roads leading tothese meadows are closed for trafficdue to non clearance of snow by theconcerned authorities.
"I request to the concernedauthorities to clear all approachingroads to tourist destination ofBhadarwah, so that tourist canvisit here to enjoy the beauty of this
valley in winters as well, " Khanadded.
Meanwhile hoteliers, guesthouse owners and tour operatorsare demanding that to attract moretourists during winters, all roadsshould be opened immediately onthe pattern of Gulmarg andPehalgam.
President Travel Trade
Association Bhadarwah TariqChoudhary said that we have amplescope for winter Tourism here, Jaievalley and Padri can be developedas a major destination for skiing,sledging and other sporting activi-ties on snow, but unfortunately dueto closed roads all our efforts tomake Bhadarwah all weathertourism destination remained onlya dream this year too.
It is notable to mention herethat during this summerBhadarwah recieved record num-ber of tourists from May to midAugust as the number of touriststouched to 5 lakhs for the first timebut after that there was a lull andvery few tourists turned duringautumn, both tour operators anddepartment attributed steepdecline with prolonged dry weather.
After recent snowfall, they werehopeful that snow will revive theinflow of tourists, but this time con-cerned departments includingR&B, BEACON and GREFauthorities played a big role to spoiltheir expectations by not clearingthe approach roads since last oneweek.
‘Closure of roads affects winter tourism in Bhadarwah’
Snow clad mountains affecting road connectivity to Bhadarwah.(pic by Raja Rehber Jamal)
STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Minister forIndustries and Commerce,Chander Prakash Ganga heldpublic Darbar at Data Talab.A good number of peopledrawn from different sectionsof the society met him andapprised him about theirproblems and grievances.
People apprised him aboutunscheduled power cuts, lessavailability of ration, provid-ing of drinking water facili-ties and other developmentalissues. Besides that unem-ployed youth of the areaurged upon the Minister to
formulate a policy to attractthe private sector for adjust-ment of unemployed youth inthe Industries and manufac-turing units.
Ganga heard the grievancespatiently and assured thatwhatever has been broughtinto his notice will be takenup with the concernedauthorities for appropriateaction. He also issued on spotdirection to the concerned forthe redressal of genuinedemands of the people.
Speaking on this occasion,the minister said that govern-ment has provided a platform
to the general public fordirect interaction with itsministers so the woes of thepeople are raised at highestlevel and mitigated.
He said that the CentreGovernment headed byNarendra Modi and thePDP-BJP coalition in theState has been workingtowards development andwelfare of the people of theState. He also said that anera of development andprogress has started in theState adding that social andeconomic up-liftment of theweaker sections, downtrod-den, women, youth andfarmer is on prime agenda ofboth the governments.
He said that government islaying emphasis on improvingroad network by linkinginternal roads with NationalHighways to give a furtherfillip to development activitiesin the state. "Government isensuring liberal fundingunder several state and cen-trally sponsored schemes toensure overall development ofthe State", he added.
Era of development, progress started: Ganga
Industries Minister Chander Prakash Ganga addressing apublic gathering at Data Talab.
STATE TIMES NEWS R S PURA: Continuing hisstreak of holding public griev-ance redress camps at regu-lar intervals, Minister forPHE, Irrigation and FloodControl, Sham LalChoudhary today listened tothe grievances and concernsof the common masses duringa public meeting at R.S.Pura.
The people hailing fromMokha, Flora, , Grani, NayiBasti, Khedyapur,Punjgrani, Devlea and otherareas of SuchetgarhConstituency apprised theMinister about the problemsbeing faced by them relatedto power supply, road connec-tivity, education, healthcare,sanitation and ration distri-bution.
The villagers also demand-ed upgradation of transform-ers, replacement of electricpoles, LT and HT wires,blacktopping of roads andconstruction of lanes anddrains.
The minister gave all thedeputations a patient hearing
and assured them that alltheir genuine concerns anddemands will be addressed ina phased manner.
The minister on the spotalso gave directions to theconcerned about the redressalof various public importantworks raised by the deputa-tions. The Minister said thatsteps are being taken toupgrade the transformersand repairing the old ones,wherever required.
The Minister urged the peo-ple to extend support instrengthening the develop-
mental initiatives of theadministration.
He further said the govern-ment is taking various path-breaking steps for empower-ment of poor, youth, women,senior citizens and downtrod-den sections of the society. Hecalled on the people to takemaximum benefits of publicfacilities having been madeavailable. Sham Choudharyalso held a review the progresson the decisions taken in theprevious public meetingsbesides assessing grievancesof common masses.
Steps on for empowering downtrodden: Sham
PHE Minister Sham Choudhary listening to the grievancesof people during a camp at R S Pura.
STATE TIMES NEWS VIJAYPUR: All Jammuand Kashmir Raber-e-Taleem Teachers Forum(AJKRTTF) demandedrelease of SSA salary.Addressing a press confer-ence at Vijaypur, Secretaryof the Forum RinkuSharma said that teachersare suffering due to thenon-payment of SSAsalaries for the last four to
five months. They demand-ed that necessary measuresshould be taken to stream-line the SSA salary. RinkuSharma also appealed todepartment for the releaseof pending DA of NPSteachers. Those present onthe occasion include HiraLal, Ashutosh Dubey, AjaySahrma, Raj Kumar, SunilKumar and SubashChander.
AJKRTTF seeks releaseof pending SSA salary
Secretary of the Forum Rinku Sharma addressing apress conference at Vijaypur.
STATE TIMES NEWS KATRA: 'The objective of an economistin Indian perspective should be to havethe ability to blend economic suste-nance with spiritual advancements;were the enlightening thoughts sharedby Dr. Subramanian Swamy, ChiefGuest, at the Megafest "Artha' organ-ised by School of Economics, SMVDUniversity. Dr. Swamy; a well-knowneconomist and member of Rajya Sabha,addressed the gathering of young stu-dents and faculty members of SMVDUniversity, in the valedictory functionof 'Artha.'
Before the lecture, Dr. Sanjeev Jain,Vice Chancellor, SMVD University, wel-comed the Chief Guest, DrSubramanian Swamy, and congratulat-ed the students of School of Economicsfor the mega event. Prof. D.Mukhopadhay, Dean, Faculty ofManagement, welcomed the esteemedguest and said that the academic envi-
ronment in SMVD University providesfor a wholesome development of the stu-dents. The occasion was graced by,Prof. V.K. Bhat, Registrar, Dr.YugalKhajuria, Dean of Students, Dr.PabitraJena, I/C Head, School of Economics,faculty staff and students of SMVDUand other schools and colleges from
across India. The event Artha was amega fest organised by the students ofSchool of Economics in SMVDUniversity, from February 16-18 2018.
The event 'Artha' witnessed variouscompetitive and knowledge gainingevents such as future Chanakya,Quizonomics, Ecoscrap etc. The eventwas participated by the students of var-ious schools and colleges across India.The festival was proceeded by the awardgiving ceremony. SPMR college andAPS bagged first position inFurtureChanakya. Students fromSPMR College and SPMR School wonfirst prize in Quiizonomics and Rock-O-Nomics, while GCW Udhampur wonfirst prize in Shipwreck, KC PublicSchool and APS Sain Xaviers, KV-1,were winners in Delve through the lensof Nature. Prof. D. Mukhopadhaya,Dean faculty of Management, distrib-uted the prizes and encouraged studentsfor their enthusiastic participation.
Objective should be happiness: Dr Subramanian Swamy
Dr Subramanian Swamy being givenmemento during the programme.
STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: J & K StateWomen's DevelopmentCorporation organised anawareness camp at Nehru(Mandi) Billawar on Sunday.The camp was attended byK.S Pathania Manager Dev.Corporation Kathua/Samba,Javed Akhter Social Worker,Ajeet Singh formerSarpanch Halqa Makwal andother prominent people. Thewomen were made awareabout State / CentrallySponsored Schemeslaunched and sponsored bythe Women's DevelopmentCorporation for uplift ofwomen.
Speaking on the occasion,District ManagarKathua/Samba PathaniaJKWDCJ , stressed upon
the participants to takeadvantage of CentralSponsored Schemes likeNMDFC, NBCFDC, andNHFDC includingEducation loan and also onescheme implemented namelyEmpowered Skilled YoungWomen (ESW) under Sher-e- Kashmir Jammu andKashmir State. They urgedupon the women to take ben-efit of the schemes and estab-lish their own income gener-ating units by way of loansavailable at nominal interestrates to become self reliant.
Javed Akhter a socialactivist of the area spoke onthe occasion about BetiPadao Beti Bacha, SwachBharat Abhiyan about 100women, men participated inthe camp.
JKSWDC holds awareness camp
STATE TIMES NEWSRAMBAN: Inhabitants ofGool, Sangaldan and sur-rounding areas staged aprotest against the telecomcompanies here on Sunday andblamed them of poor services.
Protesters alleged instead ofpaying rate of 4G services andthe companies are providingthem 2G, 3G Services withweak internet service. Peoplealso blocked Gool-RambanRoad in front of Niabat.
Mohd Shafi Bhat a local saidthat BSNL a government tele-com company and other pri-vate companies which includesAirtel, Aircel, Vodaphone andothers loot their customers inthe name of monthly rent forthe service which was providedby them to their customers. Hefurther said that all these com-panies are unable to provideproperly the internet facilitiesto their customers from lastthree years.
Protest against weak mobile network
People staging protest at Ramban.
STATE TIMES NEWS SAMBA: In a view to reviveand encourage the potteryprofession in the State andas per the demand ofPrajapati (Kumhar) SabhaSamba, DeputyCommissioner SambaSheetal Nanda along withDirector Handicraft andother concerned officers vis-ited the various villages ofdistrict Samba where theKumhar community peoplemake earthenware.
Bua Ditta presidentPrajapati Kumhar SabhaSamba also accompaniedthe Deputy CommissionerSamba. During her tour theearthenware pot makersapprised the DC that in thismodern era this profession
has reduced its marketing assteel, plastic utensils andother electric cooling agentshas replaced the clay potsdue to which these peopleare facing very difficult topull on their families
It is worthwhile to men-tion here that the Sabhasubmitted a memorandumregarding introducing thepottery trade in the ITIColleges so that unemployedyouth of this community canget the modern techniquesof pot making. AshokBadyal Chief Advisor andSr. leader of the Sabhathanked the DeputyCommissioner and otherofficers for their kind visitand hoped that this visit willdefinitely encourage this
downtrodden community.Yog Raj Secretary and PremLal were also present on theoccasion.
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DC for revival of pottery
DC Sheetal Nanda during a visit to variousvillages of district Samba.
STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA :-TagoreVidyarthi Vikas SansthaKathua today organised afarewell party for the out-going 10th class studentsat Govt. Primary school(Colony) Kathua.
Sanjay Sehgal Presidentwelcomed the dignitariesand made the participantsaware about the aims andobjectives of the Sansthaand gave tips to the stu-dents who are appearingin the board examination.
The adopted studentspresented a cultural pro-
gramme to give farewell tothe students.
On the occasion skits,solo songs, group danceand raps were presented.Solo song sung by Nitishkumar and rap sung bySohail Dogra were mostappreciated.
Rinki Mali, Neha andAditi anchored the wholeprogramme. Dr. DayaRam General Secretary,Raju Yadav CulturalSecretary, Sahil Verma ,Sunil Gupta , Mohan Laland Ravinder Kumarattended the function.
Tagore Vidyarthi Vikas Sansthaorganises farewell party
STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: Krishi VigyanKendra (KVK), Reasi ofSher-e-Kashmir Universityof Agricultural Sciencesand Technology of Jammu(SKUAST-J) concludedfive days long training pro-gramme on organic farm-ing/natural farming/cowbased economy/sustainableagriculture here at OrganicTraining Centre at Talwaravillage of Reasi District. Atotal of 30 farmers fromthe different areas of
Jammu province partici-pated in the programmewhich was sponsored by theIndian Council ofAgricultural Research(ICAR), New Delhi underPt. Deen Dayal UpadhayaUnnat Krishi ShikshaYojana.
The programme wasorganised under the guid-ance of Vice Chancellor(VC) Dr.P.K Sharma andAssociate DirectorExtension (ADE) &Incharge of all the KVKs,
Dr.R.K Arora of SKUAST-J. Scientist and Head ofKrishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK), Reasi, Dr. BanarsiLal inaugurated the pro-gramme. Dr.Suja NabiQureshi, scientist, AnilSuri, Agriculture ExtensionOfficer, Vipan Kohli,Agriculture ExtensionOfficer gave lectures duringthe programme. The pro-gramme was assisted byManohar Lal and concludedby Dr.Banarsi Lal with voteof thanks.
KVK training on organic farming concludes
STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: Minister for RuralDevelopment, PanchayatiRaj, Law and Justice, AbdulHaq Khan dedicated to thepublic various roads, culvertsand paths constructed by theDepartment of RuralDevelopment Departmentunder various schemesincluding MGNREGS inReasi District.
The minister was accompa-nied by Minster of State forFinance and Planning, AjayNanda, DC Reasi ReasiPaarsanna Ramaswamy, SPReasi, ACD Reasi, SDM,BDOs and other senior offi-cers of the district. He inau-gurated more than a dozentiled roads, culverts andpaths at Thanda Pani ,Moori, Mani Talai, Bhangal,Kotli , Simbal Chdwa.
The roads have been con-structed under MGNREGSand generated more than 10thousand Person Days ofwork for the unemployed andunskilled youths of the areabesides creation of durableassets in the district.
Three lanes at Thanda pani, Moori in Panthal block andGref compound to KhadHigh School Kotli have beenconstructed at the cost of Rs5 lakh each, road at Mani
Talai and Culvert on Oldroad at Panchayat Manj Takiat the cost of Rs 10 lakh, BusStand to Mani Tali lane at Rs9.90 lakh, Main road toBhangal in Aghar JitoPanchayat at Rs 6 lakh, laneat Bhaga Panchayat at 4lakh and a communicationlink to bowli at SimbalChadwa at the cost of Rs6.39 lakh.
Speaking on the occasionminister said the governmentis implementing the centrallysponsored scheme in letterand spirit on ground there byproviding employment to theunemployed and unskilledpeople besides creatingdurable assets in the villages.He said to construct theseassets, government was ableto generate more than 10
thousand Man days besidesmitigating the problems ofthe people by constructinggood roads, paths and cul-verts.
He said the works done byRural DevelopmentDepartment will ultimatelydiminish the Urban-Ruraldivide as the infrastructure isbeing developed in the vil-lages and facilities being pro-vided at par with the urbanareas.
The minister also visitedthe proposed site for the con-struction of court complex inReasi. The minister interact-ed with the officers andurged them to complete thedocumentation process andpre-execution formalities atearliest so that work can bestarted at earliest.
RDD will diminish Urban-Rural divide: Haq
Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Law andJustice, Abdul Haq Khan inaugurating a civic work.
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