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| | Seizure of drugs, empty vials: Secy Sports Council orders probe | | | | Jammu, June 18 : Taking swift action the officials of Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council today launched a cleanliness drive to destroy blood-stained syringes and empty vials found near the washroom of indoor complex of Maulana Azad Stadium.
Secretary State Sports Council Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra also ordered a detailed probe after reports on Sunday exposed the recovery of blood stained syringes and empty vials inside MA Stadium's washroom.
'The Sports Council Staff on Monday morning swung into action and immediately launched the cleanliness drive within the premises of the Indoor Complex besides the location where a dump of blood stained syringes and empty vials were found,' sources told .
They added that the area surrounded by bushes, was also put on fire to completely destroy the... |  | |
| | | Shaheedi Divas of Guru Arjan Dev Ji celebrated with fervour, gaiety | | | | JAMMU, Jun 17: Shaheedi Divas of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji was celebrated across Jammu region today.
The main function was organized by the management committee of Gurudwara Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji Akhnoor Road, Domana, under the patronage of Sant Tejwant Singh, chairman Sant Pura Dana Charitable Trust.
Large number of devotees from all over Jammu attended the function. Besides various local Ragis Bhai Davinder Singh ji, Bhai Kulvinder Singh ji, Bibi Harvinder Kour renowned Ragis including Bhai Shoukeen Singh Hazuri Ragi Sri Darbar Sahib, Bhai Jasbir Singh ji Pauntha Sahib Waley recited the holy Shabad Kirtan and threw light on the life and teachings of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji and his great sacrifice.
Bhai Jasbir Singh Ji of Pauntha Sahib said that Guru Ji’s most important contribution ... | | |
| | | Farewell accorded to brave heart Rifleman Bikash Gurung | | | | JAMMU, Jun 17: A military send off was organised in honour of the brave heart Rifleman Bikash Gurung, who laid down his life guarding the Nation’s frontiers while serving at the Line of Control (LoC) in Naushera sector (J&K).
Military dignitaries laid wreaths on behalf of Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Army Commander, Northern Command and Lt Gen Saranjeet Singh, GOC White Knight Corps.
The mortal remains of the martyr is being transported to Village Rushafarm, Panchayat & PO Gumaniwala, Tehsil Rishikesh, District Dehradun, where his last rites will be conducted with full military honours.
Rifleman Bikash Gurung a brave and sincere soldier. The nation will always remain indebted to him for the supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty.... | | |
| | | Poonch residents pay homage to Maj Rohit | | | | POONCH, Jun 17: The martyrdom day of Major Rohit Sharma, SC (Posthumous) was observed by the residents of Poonch on June 17, 2018. Myriad events were jointly hosted by Army and Shaheed Maj Rohit memorial (NGO) Mandi, Poonch at Poonch stadium to commemorate the day.
General Officer Commanding, Romeo Force paid floral tributes to the brave heart in the morning hours. Students from Army Goodwill School, Potha, Army Goodwill School, Saujiyan and Govt schools of Mandi & Loran kept the audience captivated by presenting mesmerizing cultural extravaganza.
To commemorate the death anniversary of the gallant officer, “Shaheed Maj Rohit Sharma memorial Cricket tournament Poonch District” is being organised annually. 16 teams participated in the U-19 category of the tournament in which Rufi Club w... | | |
| | | O P Sharma to attend ' Kashmir World Film Festival’ | | | | JAMMU, Jun 17: O P Sharma, Director Jammu and Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA), Jammu has been invited to attend 7 days 'Third Edition' of Kashmir World Film Festival at Srinagar as per the invitation received from Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, Festival Director, KWFF.
The Festival will start on June 19, 2018. Prior to that, he will attend the meeting of 'Advisory Board' of the Festival on June 18, 2018 in the evening.
O P Sharma is the Director of Jammu and Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA), Jammu which is working for the promotion of art, culture and languages. JKCCA was established way back in 1999 by some art lovers and enthusiasts to preserve promote and activate the splendid art heritage of Jammu & Kashmir and stimulate & rejuvenate it into a blossoming art movement. ... | | |
| | | Samooh Theatre stages play ‘Final Solutions’ | | | | JAMMU, Jun 17: The Samooh Theatre staged Mahesh Dattani’s award winning play “Final Solutions”.
In Theatre festival here at Chandigarh organized by North Zone Culture center Patiala . The English Play has been adapted in Hindustani and directed by Ravinder Sharma.
On the occasion, Prof. Saubhagya Vardhan, Director North Zone Culture center welcomed the audience and also also anchored the whole programme himself in his address he said that the festival to be hold in other state also by including one or two other local plays from the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Prof NavDeep Kour, Chairman Department of Indian Theatre, Punjab university , Chandigarh was the chief guest while while Kamal Arora , chairman Sangeet Natak Academi , Chandigarh presided over.
"Final Solutions" has a powerful c... | | |
| | | Man found dead in Rajouri | | | | RAJOURI, Jun 17: A body of a 50-year-old man was recovered from a stream in Manjkote area of Rajouri on Sunday.
A police officer said that they have recovered the body soon after being informed about it lying in the nallah at Dhegrote near Bimber Gali (BG) area of Manjkote. The officer identified the deceased as Mohd Sadiq (50 of Dhegrote.
“A case under 174 CrPc has been registered and further investigations were taken up to ascertain the actual cause of death,” the officer said.
“It has been learnt that the man is missing from his home since last two days when he ( Sadiq) had gone to offer Friday nimaz but did not return home,” he said.
Sadiq had returned recently from Dubai to celebrate Eid with his family. He was in Dubai since last several years and was working there as a labourer... | | |
| | | Rana extends greeting to people on Eid-ul-Fitr | | | | JAMMU, Jun 16: Provincial President National Conference and MLA Nagrota Devender Singh Rana on Saturday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at Sidhra, Ragoora, Kamini and Nagrota and wished them prosperity.
During the exchange of greetings, Rana said that such occasions help in fostering bonds of amity and brotherhood, which is essence of the pluralistic ethos of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Let this Eid be harbinger of peace, happiness and progress”, he said and hoped that the people will celebrate this festival in true spirit of togetherness.
Rana visited the constituency extensively and met cross section of people. Scenes of amity were witnessed with people exchanging greetings outside the mosques and praying for each others’ well being.
Rana hoped this spirit wil... | | |
| | Drizzle brings mercury down | | Flights, Vaishno Devi chopper service suspended as dust storm hit Jammu | | | | JAMMU, Jun 15: A brief spell of light showers Friday evening brought soaring mercury down in Jammu and its adjoining areas, thus offering a brief respite to people from hot and humid weather.
Jammu recorded the maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature was 30.1 degrees Celsius which plunged by three notches after evening drizzle.
Earlier in the day, the city skies remained hazy because of dust storm which hit almost entire Jammu region. The flights operation from Jammu and chopper service from Katra to Sanji Chhat remained suspended today in view of dust storm hitting Jammu region.
Dust storm on Friday morning gripped the Jammu region, thus disrupting the normal life. "Four flights from Jammu Airport Station have been suspended," an official of Air Au... | | |
| | | SIT constituted to probe Shujaat’s killing | | | | SRINAGAR, Jun 15: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to investigate the killing of senior journalist and Editor in Chief of a local English daily Shujaat Bukhari by unidentified gunmen in Srinagar Thursday evening.
An official spokesman said the SIT will be headed by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Central Kashmir Range (CKR). Bukhari, 49, and his two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were killed when gunmen fired at them at Press Enclave, Partap Park, near here shortly before ‘Iftar’ last evening.... | | |
| | | On Eid eve, govt orders release of 115 prisoners | | | | SRINAGAR, Jun 15: In view of the Eid ul Fitr, the government has ordered the release of 115 prisoners, with least involvement, from various jails of the state.
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had directed undertaking an exercise to release all those prisoners found not involved in serious crimes so that they can celebrate Eid with their families.
The concerned agencies after undertaking the exercise decided to take lenient view and effect their release.... | | |
| | | PCJ condemns killing of Shujaat Bukhari | | | | JAMMU, Jun 14: The Press Club of Jammu has condemned the attack on Shujaat Bukhari, the Chief Editor of Rising Kashmir, who was shot dead outside his office in Srinagar by unidentified gunmen on Thursday evening.
The Managing Committee in an urgent meeting, held in the Club premises here, president Ashwani Kumar strongly condemned the attack on a senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari.
“This is not the first case, in past as well, there have been cases of assault and attack on journalists while on duty and it is a direct attack on the fourth pillar of our democracy,” pointed out Ashwani Kumar and demanded that the state government must ensure safety of journalists.
He said that the terrorists eye on soft targets and the attack on the fourth pillar in highly condemnable.
“The 90s like situa... | | |
| | | IGP Jammu greets people on Shab-e-Qadar | | | | JAMMU, Jun 11: Dr S D Singh Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone greeted people of Jammu region, the martyr's families, police personnel and their families on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadar.
Dr S D Singh in his message has prayed that the ‘Night of prayers’ may bring peace and prosperity for the people of the state and personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police. “May the noble ideals of the occasion prevail & usher in peace, prosperity and happiness in our lives.” He also directed senior officers to facilitate general public during celebration and to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place well in advance.
IGP Jammu Zone has also prayed for peace and prosperity of the state. ... | | |
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