Kashmir festival aimed at showcasing the rich & diverse cultural heritage
Region: India
Srinagar, May 7 (Scoop News) – J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages today held a folk music programme at the picturesque Zabarwan park on the banks of the famous Dal Lake as part of its two month long Kashmir folk festival. Co-sponsored by Department of Tourism, J&K, the event at Zabarwan was the first of its kind at the spot and third such programme of a series which would culminate on July 5 after traversing some known tourist destinations of Kashmir valley. The programme at Za... more
Views: 285PDP demands more trains in Kashmir
Region: India
Srinagar, May 7 (Scoop News) – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for increasing the frequency and capacity of the train between Qazigund and Baramulla. In a statement the party General Secretary Mohammad Dilawar Mir said that the train had become extremely popular interdistrict mode of transport. But now it was becoming very different for commuters to find a space on it. Mir said lately there have been many protest demonstrations in south Kashmir towns where peopl... more
Views: 250Citizen Forum hails Geelani’s statement on prisoners of Indo-Pak
Region: IndiaJammu, May 7 (Scoop News) –RK Chadha President Citizen Forum and senior PDP leader has appreciated the concern expressed by Tehreeake Hurriyat leader Sayeed Ali Shah Geelani about the well being of prisoners of India and Pakistan in each other’s jails. Commenting on the letters addressed by Sayeed Geelani to the prime ministers of India and Pakistan about safety and humanitarian treatment to the prisoners of the two countries in each other’s jails, Mr Chadha has sai... more
Views: 263KP Youth hails Y4PK’s efforts
Region: India
Jammu,May 6 (Scoop News) – Stating that integrity and sovereignty of India is at the challenging crossroads of the history and never before has it found itself so much victimized and helpless since the independence of the country,Y4PK North Zone coordinator Veer Wangoo while interacting through webcast from NCR Delhi with the host of youth activists gathered in a conclave at Jammu appealed them to gird up their loins to connect with the fellow exiled community youth across the cou... more
Views: 246JK CM approves constitution of JKMSC
Region: India
Srinagar, May 6 (Scoop News) –Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday gave nod to the constitution of J&K Medical Supplies Corporation (JKMSC) to facilitate procurement of standard and quality drugs, ensure foolproof arrangements of testing and to economize the purchase of drugs, instruments and disposables and other equipments. Approving a proposal in this regard at a high level meeting here today, the Chief Minister also... more
Views: 284Good-governance,work culture should be visible: Omar
Region: India
Srinagar, May 6 (Scoop News) –Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday reiterated his instructions to the administration for being quick to public needs and ensuring good-governance, transparency and work culture at all levels. “Good governance, transparency and work culture should be visible while you deliver on public demands and implement development programmes”, he said in a joint meeting of the ... more
Views: 343Rs. 70 Cr to be utilized under MG NREGA in Kulgam district
Region: India
Kulgam/Srinagar, May 5 (Scoop News) –Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar reiterated that Government is committed for the development of remote and far flung areas besides improving the socio-economic conditions of the people living in these areas of the State adding that ERA development and prosperity has already been ushered in all the three regions of the State. Minister for Soci... more
Views: 2524000 Posts referred to JK SSRB for fast track recruitment
Region: India
Srinagar, May 5 (Scoop News) –Deputy Chief, Tara Chand today reiterated that for infusing momentum in education sector of the State, various steps have been initiated including compiling of new Education Policy for ensuring quality education. This was stated by the Deputy Chief Minister while convening a meeting of officers here today. Director, ... more
Views: 401Azad reviews relief & post earthquake scenario at Doda
Region: India
Jammu, May 4 (Scoop News) –To take stock of the damage caused by the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the entire erstwhile District Doda and its adjoining areas on 1st of May 2013, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Ghulam Nabi Azad accompanied by Vice Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), M. Shashidhar Reddy, today visited District Doda and took stock of the response of the District Administration and convened a meeting of the District and Sectoral... more
Views: 340World Press Freedom Day observed in Kashmir
Region: India
Srinagar, May 3 (Scoop News) –To mark the “World Press Freedom Day”, a grand function was organized by Jammu Kashmir Press Association (JKPA) at Nigeen Club here today. Satish Jacob was chief guest on the occasion, while Mohammad Sayeed Malik presided over the function. Ghulam Hassan Kaloo, Shujat Bukhari, Prof. Nasir Mirza and Bashir Malik attended the function as guests of honour. &n... more
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