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Hello Jammu News at 7:18:00 PM 0


Srinagar to get facelift with aesthetically pleasing projects
SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: Minister of Public Works Naeem Akhtar today reviewed progress on various developmental works undergoing in Srinagar and stressed on the need to fine-tune the projects in according with cultural and historical aesthetics of Kashmir.
He was speaking at the meeting that was attended by Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Asiea Naqash, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan, DC Srinagar, Director Tourism, Commissioner SMC, VC LAWDA, Chief Engineer R&B and PHE and other officers.
The Minister was informed about the status of various projects including Jehangir Chowk Flyover, Mehjoor Nagar Bridge, Grade separator, Maternity Hospital and other mega projects. 
 The Minister directed the officials to take extreme care in respect of every modern project. He said that there is a dire need of preserving the architectural heritage of Kashmir. He directed the SMC and various executing agencies to ensure that facade of every building is designed in such a way that it depicts unique Kashmiri character. He also directed officials to ensure removal of encroachments and illegal vendors from roads.
 The Minister said that this year one of our thrust areas will be to make Kashmir green and clean. He said that landscape division of R&B along with other departments have already started a huge drive for planting different varieties of native and foreign ornamental trees on roadsides. The Minister was informed that in the Achan area 10,000 plants have been planted and similar drive has been undertaken on all important roads.
 The Minister said that space under the under-construction flyover needs to be developed concurrently for various purposes according to needs. He also issued directions to speed up work on TRC grade separator and Mehjoor Nagar Bridge so that major bottlenecks in traffic will be taken care of. He also reviewed the arrangements made for the forthcoming TAAI convention and asked officials to ensure beautification drive to start on IG road and other spots.  
 Taking a strong view of frequent digging of roads, the Minister directed the PDD to consult R&B before taking any such work in hand.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:12:00 PM 0


High profile 600 delegates to visit Kashmir for two-day event


SRINAGAR, MARCH 16: Directing officials to put in their best foot forward, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) convention is being held in Kashmir after a gap of 30 years and every effort should be made to make it a success.
The Div Com was addressing a meeting convened to review the arrangement made for the smooth conduct of the high profile event to be held on March 27. The meeting was attended by Director Tourism, Joint Director Information and officials representing floriculture, JKTDC, SKICC, JKAACL, SMC and other departments. Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag and Budgam participated via video conferencing.
The Div Com said that it is a prestigious event for entire state and its success will go a long way in laying the foundation for strong tourist season. He directed the SMC to immediate undertake sanitation work on roads from Airport to the venues and also activate dog catching unit to tackle the increasing number of dog wherever is deemed necessary. He also directed the officials to beautify the roads and remove encroachments of building materials dumped on roads.
The Director Tourism gave a detailed presentation of the itinerary of delegates right from being received at the airport to the conduct of the main event.
The Div Com directed the Joint Director information to arrange the proper coverage of the event on all days. He also directed the Power Development Department finish the works on the Boulevard at the earliest. The R&B department was asked to patch up the roads wherever deemed necessary.   
The Div Com said that a control room will be established at Tourist Reception Centre where representatives of all departments will be deputed so that there will be no hiccup in any kind of work.
The Div Com also directed officials Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages to engage artists and present a programme that will depict the true culture of Kashmir. He also reviewed the route plans and directed SSP traffic to ensure smooth plying of their cavalcades.

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