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Hello Jammu News at 7:59:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: Principal Secretary, Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Departments, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today convened a meeting here to take a detailed review of various projects under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)- NABARD.
The meeting was attended by Directors of Animal, Sheep Husbandry Kashmir and Jammu, Deputy General Manager NABARD officials from Planning Monitoring & Development and Finance Departments besides other concerned.
On the occasion, Principal Secretary was informed that since 2010-11, 143 projects at an estimated cost of Rs 50 crore have been supported under RIDF -NABARD till date, of which 79 projects at an estimated cost of Rs 11.50 crore have been completed.
It was said that allocation under RIDF-XXIV for the year 2018-19 is Rs 35.16 crore with an amount of Rs 6.63 crore for ongoing 41 projects and remaining Rs 28.52 crore for new projects. 
During the meeting, Samoon directed for formulation and submission of DPRs for new projects in Animal and Sheep Husbandry sector within a fortnight.
He also asked the concerned to expedite execution of non-starter projects and furnish quarterly progress reports to NABARD for timely release of funds.
Samoon emphasized upon the need for the development of infrastructure in the Animal and Sheep Husbandry sector to cater to the growing need of milk, meat, and poultry products for growing population.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:12:00 PM 0

JAMMU, JULY 31: Secretary, Tourism Department Rigzin Sampheal today reviewed the functioning of Tourism department in Jammu.
The Secretary enquired about various infrastructure development projects in Jammu Province under PMDP, CAPEX and State Plan.  While reviewing the functioning, Secretary Tourism enquired about the progress of Suchetgarh Border Tourism project being implemented under “Integrated Development Projects in the State of J&K” in Himalayan Circuit of Swadesh Darshan scheme. It was apprised that the total cost of the project is Rs 4.9 crore encompassing different components against which, the Directorate has registered expenditure to the tune of Rs1.9 crore and as on date, 60% work has been executed. 
The Secretary Tourism also reviewed the work of Musical Water Fountain with Light and Sound Show at Bagh-e-Bahu, Jammu and proposed development of Raghunath Bazar, wherein Secretary instructed the executing agency to frame DPRs for the Phase-II.  Other projects reviewed by Secretary Tourism included development of tourist facility at Bhagwati Nagar, Cable Car project, Jhajjer Kotli project, PRASAD, Amusement Park, Bhim Garh Fort, Reasi etc.
The Secretary asked the officers to complete these projects within the stipulated time frame as per the approved design and DPRs.  Besides, the Secretary Tourism also instructed the officers to start preparations for the “Jammu Festival” in right earnest and advised the officers to submit a comprehensive proposal showcasing the culture, cuisine, lifestyle, destination etc.
Parvez Sajad Kakroo, Director, Planning (Tourism Department), Shokat Mehmood, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu, Gulzar A Dar, Additional Secretary to Government, Tourism Department, Pawan Gupta, Dy. Director Tourism (Maintenance & Works), Jammu and other officers were also present during the meeting.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:44:00 PM 0

Directs for immediate dredging, desilting to increase carrying capacity of waterway
BUDGAM, JULY 31: Secretary, Public Health Engineering, Irrigation and Flood Control, (PHE, I&FC) Farooq Ahmad Shah, along with the District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, today, inspected diversion channel of Doodhganga river at Peerbagh and took stock of possible measures to increase the carrying capacity of the channel.
The 10 KM long flood diversion channel starts from Machewa, Bag-e-Mehtab and traverses via Rawalpora, Peerbagh, Nadirgund, Narkara wetland, Bemina and connects with the main Flood Spill Channel (FSC) on the outskirts of the city.
The Secretary directed the concerned officers to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPR) within seven daysfor desilting/dredging of diversion channel across Narkara Wetland and accordingly expedite the dredging on war footing basis so that the carrying capacity of the channel is increased.
Shah, further, directed the officers to take into confidence revenue officials before preparing the DPR for the channel which falls in twin districts of Srinagar and Budgam. He said that this will avoid any possible land dispute situation in the future.
Shah also directed the officers to keep the additional number of JCB’s available in the area to meet out the exigencies in case of any eventuality.
Chie Engineer, I&FC M M Shahnawaz, Chief Engineer, PHE Abdul Wahid and other senior officers accompanied by the Secretary during the inspection.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:24:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, JULY 26: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that the Government is committed to preserve unique cultural & spiritual essence of 600 years old shrine of Alamdhar-e-Kashmir Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA) at Chrar-e-Sharief in Budgam district.
The Divisional Commissioner made these remarks while reviewing the beautification plan around the shrine and grand mosque of Alamdhar-e-Kashmir Sheikh Noor-u-Din Noorani (RA).
The meeting was informed that JKPCC had already submitted Rs 11 crore Detailed Project Report (DPR) regarding beautification of the Alamdhar-e-Kashmir Sheikh Noor-u-Din Noorani (RA) shrine to the state government which will give a new shape and historical look to the revered mausoleum. Landscaping, Lush green premises, installation of water fountains and LED Lightings, construction of pathways, modern lavatory blocks and sewage treatment plant, proper solid waste management and other facilities were incorporated in the DPR.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir directed Director Urban Local Bodies (ULB) to remove the entire garbage littered around the shrine within one week and the ban on polythene is imposed on letter and spirit in and around the shrine. Further, the vendors are organized in a proper space to ensure movement of pilgrims who visit the shrine to pay their obeisance.
 He also asked Director Urban Local Bodies (ULB) along with his team to visit the shrine personally and forward the recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner Budgam for further necessary action.
Khan directed Tehsildar Char-e-Sharief along with Executive officer of Urban Local Bodies (ULB) to map-out all encroachments around the shrine and ensure their removal within ten days.
To ease the traffic movement in and around the area, he directed SSP Traffic to pay a visit to the shrine and chalk out the requirements and solutions and submit the report to the Deputy Commissioner Budgam immediately for future course of action.  
The Divisional Commissioner issued direction to the Chief Conservator Forest to send a team along with the officials of Horticulture, Floriculture and Social Forestry who will prepare a plan of action for making revered shrine a green premise.
To completely dedicate the Sanitation Week to the Char-e-Sharief Shrine, Div Com directed Deputy Commissioner Budgam that all Educational institutions including Degree College, Higher Secondary and Private Schools will conduct a sanitation drive which should include rallies in and around the revered Shrine to sanitize the local populace regarding the ill effects of polythene and importance of cleanliness.
Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner constituted the Committee of Officers headed by Tehsildar Char-e-Sharief with BDO, SHO and Wakaf Board Officers are its members. The Committee will meet on weekly basis to discuss the various issues coming in the way to maintain the spiritual as well as the cultural essence of the revered shrine of Alamdhar-e-Kashmir Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA). The detailed report shall be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner Budgam for initiating this urgent matter.
MD JKPCC VakarShonthu, Director Tourism Tasaduq Jeelani, Environmental Lawyer Nadeem Qadiri, Superintending Engineer R&B, Executive Officer Urban Local Bodies, Engineers of WAKAF BOARD and other concerned officers were present in the meeting whereas as Deputy Commissioner Budgam Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar participated the meeting through video conferencing.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:59:00 PM 0

Asks to prepare DPR for additional classrooms in girls’ GHSS Rajouri
RAJOURI, JULY 12: District Development Commissioner, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today inspected several developmental works and reviewed the physical and financial achievements of some of the key projects being executed in the district.
The projects reviewed holds significance for strengthening infrastructure in education, tourism and road sectors besides providing enhanced residential facilities for students of tribal population.
The DDC inspected the status of work on various development works including approach road to Abdullah bridge, auditorium at Pahari hostel, Bhella park, GNM School, Girls hostel at Rajouri and Plangar, additional block of G&B hostel and Makote park and cafeteria.
DDC directed for fast tracking shingle mettling and macadamisation of approach road to Abdullah bridge and ring road from Abdullah bridge to District Hospital as completion of these works is prerequisite to initiate double laning of the bridge to address the issue of traffic jams in the town.
DDC also inspected works on auditorium for Pahari hostel and additional block at G & B Hostel and asked for preparing DPR for additional classrooms in girls’ GHSS Rajouri besides working out estimate for furnishing work at auditorium of Pahari hostel.
Earlier, the DDC visited the locations identified for establishing forest street/city forest.
Among others ACD Akhtar Hussain Qazi, DPO Dr Abdul Khabir, CEO Lal Hussain, CMO Dr Suresh Gupta, DFO Mushtaq Choudhary, AD Planning Bilal Mir and concerned Assistant Engineers accompanied the DDC.
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Discusses road projects, seeks approval for new developmental works
NEW DELHI, JULY 12: Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today met Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, Nitin Gadkari to discuss various issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr Singh informed Mr Gadkari that the DPR of National Highway is almost completed on Dinga Amn – Challan – Udhampur Road. He sought the approval for construction of Tunnel near Mata Bala Sundri between Kathua and Billawar. He further asked the Union Minister to grant approval for the construction of Kohag to Tilla via Lower Lahri and Gurha Barota to Jakhole roads under CRF at the earliest.
While briefing on progress being made on mega projects including Jammu-Akhnoor 4-lanning, Ring Road and PMGSY roads, Dr Singh informed that the work on land acquisition and utility shifting on these projects has been expedited.
He further impressed upon the Union Minister for accelerating the process of funding pattern under Central Road Fund (CRF).
 Nirmal Singh called for undertaking the necessary measures for providing the much-needed connectivity to the unconnected and far flung areas and asked for extending the vital support by the Central Government in taking up of new projects under various sectors for convenience of people and the development of the State.
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JAMMU, JUNE 27: Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) today organized a workshop and interactive session involving Instructors and Artisans associated with Crafts in Jammu. 
MLA Kavinder Gupta, Joint Director Handicrafts Department Anju Gupta, Director Centre for Heritage Studies University of Jammu Prof Anita Billawaria, Convener INTACH Jammu Chapter SM Sahni were present on the occasion.
Kavinder Gupta underlined the need to protect the rich heritage of the state. He asked the department to showcase the local handicrafts to the tourists visiting the state for its promotion.   He said that department shall encourage women folk to go for self-employment adding that women- empowerment can be achieved only through the improvement of their socio-economic condition.
 In his welcome address SM Sahni gave a brief introduction of INTACH and initiatives taken by it. He gave a brief on the DPR for Mubarakh Mandi, Samba Fort and GGM Science College along with vision documents framed for development of Purmandal-Utterbehni Circuit and Jammu Heritage Corridor.
Joint Director, Anju Gupta informed that Handicrafts department operates 145 training centres across Jammu division which are imparting training in Carpet, Sozni, Leather Embroidery, Phoolkari, wood work, Bamboo Work, Tilla Embroidery and many more crafts.

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Asks concerned to prepare DPRs in set time frame
 SRINAGAR, JUNE 06:  Minster for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary today chaired a meeting of officers to discussed in detail the finalization of Mathematical Model Studies (MMS) for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Comprehensive Flood Management Programme (CFMP) of River Jhelum & its Tributaries, Phase-II.
Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Mir Zahoor Ahmad was also present in the meeting.
 Expressing satisfaction over the technical and physical work done by the Central Water & Power Research Station, Pune for conducting Mathematical Model Studies (MMS) for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Comprehensive Flood Management Programme of River Jhelum & its Tributaries, Phase-II, the Minister formally handed over the final report of MMS to the M/S WAPCOS Ltd for the action. He also asked the concerned for initiating the survey & other field works ensuring its completion in time bound manner.
It is pertinent to mention here that after the devastating floods of 2014; the government has been working on formulation of a mega project for flood management programme of River Jhelum and its tributaries. The Phase-I of the project has already been completed showing better results.
Giving detailed account of Mathematical Model Studies (MMS) through Power Point Presentation, the Ministers were informed about all the aspects of the MMS case studies conducted by the Central Water & Power Research Station, Pune.  Threadbare discussions were also held on the short-listed cases with regard to the project.
Secretary PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control M. Raju, Chief Engineer FMO, Central Water Commission, New Delhi, Chief Engineer, IBO CWC, Chandigarh, Director CWPRS, Pune, Chief Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control, Kashmir, Director, Monitoring & Appraisal CWC, Jammu, Director, Finance PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control and Executive Director WAPCOS Ltd were also present.
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KUPWARA, JUNE 2: Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Raja Manzoor today convened a meeting here at Mini Secretariat Tangdar to review the progress on various developmental works in Karnah sub-division.
Sub Divisional Magistrate Karnah Dr. Aliyas Ahmad informed the MLA about ongoing works executed by various departments including Education, PHE, PMGSY and R&B.
The meeting was told that Youth Services and Sports Department has released Rs.1 crore for land acquisition of Lountha Stadium and a DPR of  Rs 5 crore has been prepared and forwarded to the concerned department for approval.
The legislator was also informed about the works executed in cluster Model village Nachyan.
On the occasion, the MLA directed the PDD authorities to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the holy month of Ramadhan. He also impressed upon the officers to ensure the completion of all the development projects on time.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:11:00 PM 0


Calls for preparing efficient work plan  
JAMMU, JUNE 01: The Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Kohli called for redoubling the efforts to make Jammu and Kashmir self-reliant in Animal Husbandry sector – which also act as a major pillar of state’s economy.
The Minister was chairing a meeting to review the physical and financial progress under the schemes of Animal Husbandry Department.
  The Minister directed the concerned officers to prepare Action Plan for the year 2018-2019 and also asked them to prepare Detailed Project Reports under National Dairy Project and submit the same to the concerned quarters for accord of necessary sanction.
On the issue of shifting of Belicharana Farm, the Minister asked the concerned to consult Division Commissioner Jammu to seek alternate land for the same at Nagrota and Chatha.
Expressing concern over the illegal smuggling of livestock, the Minister directed the officers to line up with the concerned security officers at Lakhanpur check post to prevent the illegal theft.  
Kohli directed to focus on development of hatcheries and poultry farms on latest scientific techniques so that more revenue can be generated, which he said will provide ample job opportunity for the educated unemployed youth of the State. He said that many unemployed youth have taken up poultry farming as a business opportunity to earn their bread and butter.
He also asked them to consult the experts and prepare the DPRs on modern scientific lines. The Minister asked the concerned officers to work with utmost dedication and achieve the fixed targets in full and utilize the funds earmarked for different centrally and state sponsored schemes judiciously.
Detailed discussions were also held on various issues including progress on developmental works taken under different schemes including National Livestock Mission (NLM), livestock loss in border firing and status thereof, availability of medicines and vaccines, shifting of Central Veterinary Hospital, Jammu. The Minister said several initiatives would be taken to make functioning of the department more vibrant and efficient.
The meeting was attended by Director Animal Husbandry Jammu Dr. Victor Koul, Chief Executive officer Dr. Bharti besides other officers of the department.

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KUPWARA, MAY 23: Economic Advisor and Secretary Coir Board of the Union Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) DPS Negi today visited the frontier district of Kupwara and chaired a meeting with all stakeholders of industries and entrepreneurial sector especially MSME, KVIB & NSIC to examine appropriate project proposals to fast-track incubation and development of micro small and medium enterprises in the district.
The meeting was attended by DC Kupwara Khalid Jahangir, Director Industries and Commerce, Director KVIB, Secretary KVIB, AD MSME, General Manager DIC Kupwara, AD Handicrafts, AD Handlooms, industrialists, entrepreneurs of the district and others concerned.
Negi discussed various prospects for promotion of MSMEs with industrialists and entrepreneurs of the district. He appreciated their suggestion in this direction and offered warm assurance towards realizing proposals put forward by them. 
DC informed the chair about the economic viability of potential industrial sectors like walnut processing, marble manufacturing, agriculture production, Horticulture, Tourism represented by the pristine Bangus and Lolab Valleys in the district.
 Negi suggested for promoting the growth of Handicrafts, handlooms and other traditional art forms that create employment, a separate Detailed Project Report (DPR) shall be submitted for consideration of Union Ministry of MSME towards rejuvenating the art of Wood carving and Kani shawl in the district. 
He expressed optimism in giving go-ahead for the establishment of Crewel Shawl Cluster and Honey Production Cluster (Apiculture) in the next meeting scheduled on 29th of this month. 
He said that Kupwara with the abundance of natural resources has been chosen as an Aspirational District keeping in mind the remoteness and frontier nature of its topography and the purpose of this visit is to chalk out ways to maximize utilization of resources for empowering people with minimal impact on environmental sustainability.
Representatives of various departments including industrialists and entrepreneurs urged support for the promotion of agriculture and allied sectors towards bettering the living standards of all those associated with these sectors and sought serious consideration of Government of India in this regard.
Negi termed the interaction with the concerned as fruitful and ensured timely redressal of demands raised in line with the directions issued by GOI in this regard.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:18:00 PM 0

          ANANTNAG, MAY 19: District Development Commissioner Anantnag, Mohammad Younis Malik, today chaired a meeting to review the status of directions passed by Chief Minister during her public outreach programme and overall developmental scenario in the district.
            Taking a detailed stock of ongoing works, the DDC was informed that repairing and renovation of Ziyarat Shareef at Anzwala is in progress and construction of truss and panelling of the Ziyarat has been completed, while as work is in progress on the minaret, which will be completed within 15 days.
          The DDC instructed the concerned to prepare a DPR to the tune of Rs 10 lakh for the landscaping of the park at said Ziyarat.
            With regard to PHE, SE Hydraulics informed the meeting that among others an estimate of Rs 75 lakh has been prepared for the replacement of pipes of old water supply Scheme Kehribal, besides a DPR to the tune of Rs 336.50 lakh has been submitted for the construction of overhead tank for water supply at Kochipora
            It was given out that proposal for the setting up of cold storage at Kehribal has been submitted to the government under NABARD. Further, for establishing Fruit Mandi, 25 kanals of land have been identified at Kehribal.
            With regard to R&B sector, the meeting was informed that work on various projects is in progress and among others, a DPR to the tune of Rs 165 lakh has been prepared for the macadamization of Ranbirpora road. Similarly, a DPR has been submitted for the widening and improvement of Harnag to Khannabal road, while as Harnag to Achabal Adda road stands macadamized, besides feasibility is being explored for a separate entrance for the Police Post at Janglatmabdi.   
Further, the meeting was informed that ATM for Wanpoh has been sanctioned and will be installed within one month, facility of Open Air Gymnasium at Wazirbagh will be made available soon, survey for establishment of Animal Husbandry Unit at Sichen has been done and report submitted to the Director, while as 20 street lights each at Utrsoo, Chinar Chowk Mir Dantar, Rampora will be installed soon.
It was given out that levelling of the playground at TB Shah has been completed by J&K Sports council. The DDC instructed the concerned to start the work on fencing of the said playground. The Youth service & Sports department Anantnag was instructed to frame the estimate amounting Rs. 30 lakh for construction of a playground at Mir Dabntar .
Works under Power, Education, Health and other sectors were also reviewed threadbare.
On the occasion, the DDC directed all the concerned departments to make concerted efforts in ensuring the timely implementation of the directions passed by the Chief Minister within the stipulated time. He also directed to ensure that the quality of the works is not compromised with.
Among others, the meeting was attended by SEs of R&B, PDD, Hydraulics, CMO Anantnag, Exens of PHE & PDD, Deputy General Manager JKPCC, Officers of Youth Services & Sports & J&KS ports Council, AD Tourism, CPO, DEPO and other district officers. 
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Reviews Hajj-2018 arrangements
SRINAGAR, MAY 12: Minister for Hajj, Auqaf and Tribal Affairs, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali, today visited Haj house Bemina here to review the arrangements in the run-up to Hajj-2018.
The Minister was accompanied by Commissioner Secretary Revenue, Shahid Anayatullah, CEO JKSHC Syed Qamar Sajjad and other concerned officers.
During his visit, the Minister took stock of facilities for Hajj-2018 pilgrims and directed the officers to ensure all the necessary facilities are provided to them.
He directed that DPRs should be formulated for construction of departure hall and additional accommodation blocks for the pilgrims.
Zulfkar also stressed on the beautification of Hajj House and asked the concerned officers to keep dedicated staff for the maintenance of parks and landscaping of its premises.
He also inspected various blocks of the Hajj House and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements being made for the pilgrims.
The Executive Officer State Hajj Committee briefed the Minister about various aspects of new Hajj Policy and preparations for the holy pilgrimage.
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Agartala, April 4: Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on his second visit in New Delhi in a month after assuming office, yesterday met as many as seven central ministers and received assurance of sanction of at least 10 projects related to infrastructure development which have been pending for a long time.
Besides, receiving assurance for the clearance and funding of the pending projects, chief minister also got assurance from Union Minster for Electronics and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad for development of the IT sector in the state, considering the huge potential in Tripura.
Chief minister said that union minister has announced introduction of three BPO Hubs in Tripura to promote BPO services. He, however, proposed the chief minister to open and activate common Service Centres at all the Gram Panchayats of the state by setting up Wi-Fi hubs at convenient locations to enable people to harness the full benefit of digital India imitative.
He said Union minister Prasad also favoured rolling out of more and more digital services through Common Service Centers, which would help transparency in the governance and speed up the administration.
Deb said Union minister ensured all the support for E-hospital initiative to start E-hospital projects in all the District Hospitals in the state on urgent basis, Digital Locker, Promotion of Umang Project. Also, he assured support to the State Data Center and SWAN project of Tripura.
“I am advised to take up digital literacy drive in Tripura on massive scale so as to achieve the target and assured of full support and cooperation to develop the existing Software Technology Park . I am also assured of support for opening a third Software Technology Park in Tripura, provided State Government sanctions the land,” Deb said.
In a separate meeting Industries and Commerce Minister, Suresh Prabhu assured the chief minister of necessary action for making of all the North-eastern states as trading houses for bamboo handicrafts and bamboo furniture to boost up their economy.
The Union minister assured to send a Multi-Disciplinary Team from the Ministry to study the feasibility of development of Industry and Commerce in Tripura shortly, while requesting the Chief Minister to concentrate on the skill Development and service sector.
Besides, extension of train service to Delhi and other destinations from Agartala, union minister for Railway Piyush Kumar Goyal has accorded the approval for survey of alternate railway line linking Dharmanagar to Belonia via Kailashahar, Kamalpur, Khowai Mohanpur and Agartala.
Union minister for Health & Family Welfare ,J P Nadda assured the chief minister to consider the demand of setting up of All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) like healthcare institution in Tripura.
During meeting with Union minister of state for Tourism, Alphons assured to get the DPR prepared under PRASAD scheme for development of Matabari Temple complex like Kamakhya temple of Guwahati. He also requested the chief minister for submission of second DPR of Rs 102.50 Cr under the SWADESH Scheme for necessary approval.
Deb had a detailed discussion on Indo-Bangladesh trade and related issues with Union External Affairs Minister Susma Swaraj. She said that there would a conference of all the chief ministers of North East on May 4 next in New Delhi in which all the issues related to Tripura would also be discussed.
Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari agreed to take necessary action to convert the present two-lane National Highway, from Agartala up to Matabari, to four lanes and also assured to have sanction accorded for preparation of DPR of five pending projects of National Highways.
He directed Water and Power Consultancy Services to undertake DPR preparation for two Dams in Baramura on the upstream of Howrah River, so that the recurring flood menace might be mitigated and drinking water requirements were met, besides generating power and providing irrigation to nearby areas.
Gadkari also instructed the Inland Water Ways Authority of India under Ministry of Shipping to revise DPR and undertake development of two waterways on river Gomati and river Howrah. UNI
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Kolkata, Jan 4: To accommodate people who come to Kolkata for various purposes but are too poor to put up in hotels or hire a place to stay, many of whom come to earn a living, and some for purposes like medical treatment as well as vagabonds and pavement and slum dwellers, the West Bengal Government and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) run night shelters.
Now, KMC has decided to build more such shelters. So the civic body is holding talks with various government organisations like Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), Kolkata Improvement Trust (KIT), Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC), Port Trust and the Railways to request them to hand over some of the extra vacant land plots they have. 
It is already preparing a detailed project report (DPR) to set up a night shelter on Mahatma Gandhi Road in ward 122.
At present, Kolkata has 40 night shelters, of which 35 have been set up by the State Government and five by the KMC. These five are located in Chetla, Bhowanipore, Galiff Street, Gauribari Lane and Raja Manindra Road, and can accommodate around 2,500 people on a daily basis. UNI 
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Kolkata, Dec 26: West Bengal government is planning to build a road near the border 
of Bhutan to boost trade and tourism.
The detailed project report (DPR) and the feasibility report have already been submitted to the concerned department, a senior state tourism official today said.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee always stresses on the fact that Bengal is the gateway to Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and the states of north-eastern India.
The 18 km road will run from Birpara in Alipurduar to Langkapara in Jalpaiguri (Madarihat block), on the border with Bhutan, and will cost Rs 136 crore. Tenders will be floated soon. 
The road will be crossed by three bridges. The entire road will be two-laned.
Economically, the region was once solely dependent on tea gardens. Over the years, 
though, Birpara has become a major trading hub of the region. In fact, it is now the most important trading town in the Dooars region of Alipurduar district. It is connected by road and railway to different regions of the country. Asian Highway 48 connects Birpara to Siliguri and Jalpaiguri in one direction, and directly to Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan, in the other.
The building of the road will also be a major impetus to developing the tourism infrastructure of the region. UNI 
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Minister reviews performance of animal, sheep sectors
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 30: Minister of State for Forest, Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad today said that government is working on a proposal to establish a mega Hatchery Plant to give poultry faming a boost in the State.
He said a Detailed Project Report (DPR) would be formulated and submitted to for approval and funding.   
Chairing a meeting of the officers of Animal, Sheep Husbandry Departments here today, Mir Zahoor reviewed the pace of progress of various works under taken under these sectors. The Minister said that the state is lacking in poultry and egg production and there is a huge monopoly of rates in the market. He said it is the need of the hour to fill the gap and establishing of a mega Hatchery Plant in the State will greatly help in meeting the demands for poultry and eggs.
The Minister also sought feedback on various issues including conduct of Departmental Promotion Committee meetings, regularization of promotions, referring of vacancies to recruitment agencies and pace of progress of ongoing works.
It was given out in the meeting that the process for importing Ram sheep has been started and for the purpose a DPR of Rs 3 crore has already been submitted to the concerned quarters. The Minister asked the Sheep Department to go for high quality multipurpose merino ram, taking the agro climatic condition of J&K State in consideration.
It was informed in the meeting that 4.5 crore Day Old Chicks (DOC) are produced in the Kashmir division and 2.5 crore (DOC) imported per year, while Jammu division produces 1.5 crore DOCs per year.
It was informed in the meeting that of 77 Veterinary Surgeons posts, 40 are in position.
The Minister asked for close monitoring of existing poultry units and sheep farms with special focus on cleanliness and hygiene in and around the units.

The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Animal Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, R K Bhagat, Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir, Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, Director Sheep Husbandry Jammu and other Senior Officers of Animal and Sheep Husbandry Departments.
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Kolkata, Nov 28: The state Irrigation department is preparing two master plans to give respite to the people of North Bengal from the devastating floods.
The state irrigation minister said, “Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed us to prepare the master plan and we have taken steps to develop the same to check floods or flood-like situation in North Bengal. The work for that has already begun. ”
One master plan is for Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Darjeeling districts while the other is for Malda, North and South Dinajpur. The Chief Minister mentioned that a consultant is being engaged to conduct a survey and prepare necessary assessment for the master plan for Malda, North and South Dinajpur.
The detailed project report (DPR) will be prepared after the assessment report is ready. The process to engage a consultant for the survey to prepare the master plan for the four other North Bengal districts has also already begun.
Execution of the master plan will ensure strengthening of the existing embankments where necessary, including building proper drainage channels and other infrastructural enhancements for better irrigation. At the same time, all the 32 sluice gates in north Bengal will be upgraded.
The funding pattern has not been finalised yet, according to the minister, either the State Government will fully fund the master plans or it might approach the World Bank for part of the funding. UNI 
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