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Hello Jammu News at 6:57:00 PM 0

"ULB polls to empower people"
Jammu, Oct 04: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Spokesperson, former minister & MLA Priya Sethi today said those claiming to be fighting for the Swabhiman (Honour) are trying to divide the state on the regional, communal and caste basis where as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in true sense is working to upkeep the dignity, honour and respect of people of all three regions of Jammu and Kashmir state. It's towards this end that BJP gave this state an accountable and transparent government which was sensitive to people's issues.
On the front of development, Ladakh, Kashmir and Jammu besides its Urban and Suburban areas are all getting their due share because of the central and state sponsored schemes which are getting implemented here without any pilferage.
This is for the first time that such a clean and transparent with government ensured that people oriented schemes reach the last beneficiary, she said.
During campaigning  in favour of BJP candidates in  different wards of Jammu East from day on, Priya Sethi said those politicians who have lost their grounds and are trying to gain some foothold by exploiting the sentiments of people are out to sabotage ongoing developmental processes.
She said it is the Bharatiya Janata Party which is working towards strengthening Swabhiman (Honour) of not only Dogras only  but also of Kashmiris, Ladakhis, Paharis, Gujjars, Bakerwals and all other irrespective of their cast, creed, region or religion.
This is the reason BJP is making inroads in Kashmir, Kargil and other areas. This is people's faith in BJP and it's leadership and because of policies of party that more and more people are joining BJP and strengthening it. 'Unlike Congress, NC or PDP we don't encourage dynastic rules and neither do we do politics of hatred and divide', She added.
The first ever women MLA of J & K  of BJP  party   and a strong leader of State  Priya Sethi urged people to vote  for their  candidates to strengthen Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and send right minded people into the Corporation. Victory of BJP candidates and  ensure massive development for the reason that it's candidates have a vision and enthusiasm to develop their cities, towns and villages.
The ongoing local body elections and proposed Panchayat elections are part of that process which will give people their right to be elected to the democratic institutions, work for their own wards, Panchayat and villages, plan their own developments and live and honourable and dignified life. She said certain corrupt leaders who when in power should have raised voice in favour of holding elections are today feeling ashamed for not having set rolling a democratic  canvassing  and are canvassing with their head hung in shame.
Former Minister informed that Central government schemes especially those aimed at empowering women are all meant to give this section of the society and honorable life, Be it Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Jan Dhan Yojana or free distribution of gas connections they are all meant to make women powerful and and end their miseries which they were facing till date.


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Jammu, Oct 04: Continuing with the Election Campaign for upcoming JMC elections, Ravinder Raina State President BJP and MLA along with Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar, Vikram Randhawa MLC and Vinay Gupta addressed a series of public meetings in Gandhi Nagar Constituency.

Addressing the Gathering at Digiana Ward 58, Ravinder Raina in his address said that in these elections electorates shall teach the opponent parties a lesson. Opponents are trying to befool the public, but general public knows BJP is working for the overall development of the state. He said the Local bodies are the backbone to the development of any region and our Government at centre is committed to the development of the state. 

Local bodies shall boost the development of the state further. He said, the BJP has ensured the implementation of every scheme started by the Narendra Modi led NDA government at the very ground level. He said that BJP has worked to see that every single scheme reaches the targeted population. He further said that our candidates shall be winning from all the wards in the JMC Polls.

While addressing the Gathering, Gupta highlighted the achievements by BJP in Jammu and lambasted Congress. The elected members to the JMC shall double their efforts in serving the people of this state and play a vital role in the transformation of Jammu city to Smart Jammu City. He said that Jammu shall be model City in the coming years and this shall only be possible if our candidates are elected to the corporation. 

He said newly created wards and the new areas included in the ambit of JMC shall be given a special attention and developed as model wards. He said a comprehensive plan for the smart city is in pipe line. Gupta said the public shall teach the opponents a lesson in the forthcoming elections. He said after being elected as MLA, he has been successful in developing the constituency and tried his best to be available for the people of the constituency. 

He highlighted the quality work being executed in the area and urged the general public to be vigil during the course of the execution of the work. He said some leaders of Congress are befooling the public but people are wise enough to understand the poll tactics adopted by the opponents.  Gupta addressed a series of public meetings in favour of Advocate Neha Mahajan (ward 42), Ram Langar (ward 44), Pawan Singh (ward 23),Gurmeet Randhawa (ward 69) Narender Singh (ward 70), Rahul Kumar (ward 20), Jaideep Sharma (Ward 22) Subash Chander (Ward 47), Ajay Gupta (Ward 52), Raj Singh (Ward 46), Anil Kumar (ward 68), Mohd. Rafiq (ward 74).

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Congress a double standard party: Kavinder Gupta
Jammu, Oct 02: Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar, Kavinder Gupta along with BJP state Chief and MLA Ravinder Raina continued with campaign for BJP candidates contesting from Gandhi Nagar Constituency. The Leaders addressed a series of public meetings at Gangyal, Bahu Fort area, Kunjwani area, Digiana, Jeevan Nagar, and Gandhi Nagar. Addressing gathering at Gangyal ward 56 from where Baldev Bilowria is contesting the elections Ravinder Raina Lambasted Congress by saying that the party campaigners are trying to befool the voters. He said after BJP came to power scores of schemes launched by Government of India have been launched and are successfully reaching to the last man. He said BJP is not like other parties who are corrupt from nerves and they have earned lot money during their UPA government. The state congress leaders especially the former cabinet minister and MLA from this constituency have accumulated the wealth worth several crores he said. BJP works for the people and appealed to public to vote in favour of the dedicated social worker Baldev Bilowria to strengthen the hands of Kavinder Gupta so that the works assigned to the local bodies are executed with honesty. He appreciated the works done worth several crores in the ward and congratulated the Public for the same. Kavinder Gupta in his address said during his tenure he had tried his best for the development works and other projects. He said the major projects executed in this area such as up gradation of 10 MVA substation to 20 MVA, Deep drain in the area which was the cause of flood during the rains in the area, 100 bedded hospital building in Rajiv Gandhi hospital. Nursing College, park adjoining the canal, besides up gradation of transformers and many places and water pipe line lying, up gradation of Lanes and drains and many more. Gupta criticized Kavinder Gupta criticised congress for its double standard on the matter of reservation of women reservation bill in the parliament and state legislatures. Today it is the result of the women reservation bill that in the JMC elections 33 percent seats have been reserved for the women. “This shows the double standard of Congress as it is in alliance with those who opposed the legislation,” he said. He said again in the state double standard of congress have been witnessed , where on one hand they are siding with the parties in Kashmir opposing and boycotting the local bodies elections and in Jammu they are contesting the elections. Had they been serious to delegate the enactment of local regulations to local authorities they would have conducted the Local bodies’ elections in the state. He criticised the former MLA from Gandhi Nagar to play with the sentiments of the public just to garner the votes. But the works done during my tenure are in front of the public and they really know, what the development is who has done it on grounds. He appealed the Gathering to vote in the favour of BJP from every ward and ensure the victory with huge margin and strengthen the party. The gathering was addressed by Baldev Bilowria, Vinay Gupta, and B.S Baagi

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Jammu, Sept 28: Under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, Jammu Municipal Corporation organized a Workshop on Solid Waste Management in the Conference Hall of Jammu Municipal Corporation wherein the representatives of different Welfare Associations from various wards of Jammu were participated. Audio visual presentations and power point presentations were made to the audience which showed the best practices of waste management and drove home the point of the responsibility of citizens in managing and segregating the waste in their households.  Dr. Zaffar Iqbal, Municipal Veterinary Officer gave a practical demonstration on Solid Liquid Resource Management (SLRM) wherein it was apprised that how to manage the household waste by keeping two colour dustbins (Blue and Green) for dry and wet waste. He also demonstrated the methods by which bio degradable and non bio degradable waste could be separated and how the organic waste could be turned into compost for the home lawns.
The Representatives of the welfare associations appreciated the information and awareness shared by the corporation. This was followed by a question answer session and brain storming wherein the representatives gave their suggestions and highlighted problems of cleanliness in Jammu city.

Sh. Arvind Kotwal (KAS), Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation while speaking on the occasion stated that Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has started Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign throughout the country for making  the nation clean and under the said Campaign, JMC is organizing different activities to educate the common masses for maintaining proper sanitation in and around their respective surroundings as well as to keep the Jammu city clean.
The motive of organizing the said workshop is to create awareness for effective management of solid waste and participants will play an active role at their individual level for further motivating the residents of their respective areas so that the desired results could be achieved  in respect of solid waste management in such a scientific and effective manner.
He added that mandate of JMC is to keep the City neat and clean but residents of different areas can play an important role  to minimize the burden of JMC by managing the solid waste at their households.
Among others Sh. Pardeep Singh (KAS), Joint Commissioner (A), Ms. Sunaina Sharma (KAS), Secretary, Sh. Prabodh Sharma, Executive Engineer (C), Sh. Arun Gupta, Executive Engineer (T), Sh. Sanjay Bhagat, Executive Engineer (E), Dr. Saleem Khan Health Officer, Dr. Zaffar Iqbal, Municipal  Veterinary Officer, Sh. Rakesh Gupta, Spl. Asstt. to Commissioner, Sh. Rajesh Gupta, Chief Enforcement Officer, Sh. Tariq Raina, AEE (Workshop), Sh. Talat Mehmood Khan, AEE (Transport), Sh. Amitabh Manhas, AEE (Mech.), Sanitation Officers, Revenue Officers and other staff of the Corporation participated in the workshop.

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Jammu, Sept 26: Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar convenes meeting of all the twenty six contesting candidates for JMC polls at his residence today. He told the candidates to campaign in their respective areas with dedication, and elaborate all the welfare schemes launched by the Central Government, Developmental works taken up in their wards, initiatives taken in health sector, major projects and education sector. He directed the candidates to abide by the guidelines of the Election Commission and spend the money within the limit set by the commission. He highlighted the achievements by BJP in Jammu said that the BJP has ensured the implementation of every scheme started by the Narendra Modi led NDA government at the ground level. He said that BJP has worked to see that every single scheme reaches the targeted population. He said that after being elected to the JMC, corporators have to  play a vital role in the transformation of Jammu city to Smart Jammu City. The fund flow after the ULB formation would get started and there’s a lot of scope of making the city of temples a model City in the coming years and this shall only be possible if our candidates are elected to the corporation. He said a comprehensive plan for the smart city is in pipe line. Opposition has turned issueless and hence playing with the public sentiments, but today’s public is well aware of ground facts. BJP will surely install its Mayor early next month he added.
 He further said after being elected as MLA, he has been successful in developing the constituency and tried his best to be available for the people of the constituency round the clock. He highlighted the quality work being executed in the area and urged the general public to be vigil during the course of the execution of the work. He said some leaders of Congress are befooling the public but they will be shown their place in forthcoming local bodies’ elections. He lambasting the earlier Rulers of the state and opposition rule at centre he said, only members of one family were aware about the funds being provided by the Union government, but now there is total transparency and every citizen has the information about what is being sanctioned for the state. He said that the Narendra Modi government has given specific stress on the development of state of Jammu & Kashmir. Vinay Gupta, Ankush Gupta, Harbans Choudhary and Perminder Singh also gave some tips to the contesting candidates.
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Jammu, Sept 25: Appealing the people to vote and support Panthers Party in ULB elections, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister today said that it was high time that Dogras identified and acknowledged the services of those who were actually championing the cause of Jammu. He said that neither the national parties nor the Kashmir based parties were the solution for the ills afflicting Jammu region. A regional party alone could meet the aspirations of Jammu and address the local issues of the public, he claimed adding that people were increasingly reposing their faith in Panthers Party and its leadership. He was addressing public meetings at various locations after party candidates filed nominations in various wards of JMC today.

Accusing the BJP of having betrayed the collection sentiment of Dogras, Mr. Singh said that NPP was all prepared to provide a viable alter-native to the people of Jammu region. Those who failed to honour their promise of holiday on 23rd  September, birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh or even rake up the issue in cabinet meeting while in power, could no longer be trusted by the people, said Singh. They had lost the right to represent the Dogras when they failed to get Rasana case probed through CBI and rather joined the chorus with their Kashmir masters describing the agitating Dogras as ‘rapists supporters’. Not only that they succumbed before the separatists and Kashmir centric forces by refusing Dogra Certificate to Jammu Dogras despite the issue forming a part of their election manifesto, said Harsh. While the lion’s share in employment went the Kashmir way during their rule, the BJP leaders were often seen flaunting a consolation prize in the form of negligible share in services for Jammu youth, rued Mr. Singh.

And not only did they surrender the rights and interests of Jammu region but also compromised over the issues of security despite their Jingoistic bullies and ‘zero tolerance’ slogans while in opposition, remarked Singh. He said that release of around 11,000 stone-pelters and declaration of unilateral ceasefire leading to escalation of violence in valley were some of the questions that were irking and agitating the minds of nationalist forces and for which the BJP will have to account for in the days to come.

Mrs. Manju Singh General Secretary said that with peoples’ distrust having exacerbated in BJP and its state leadership in particular, the people were eagerly awaiting to give it a befitting reply in the coming days. She said that Panthers Party had launched an unrelenting crusade against the policies of suppression and oppression being pursued by successive govts with Jammu and it alone could represent the aspirations of this hitherto deprived and incarcerated Dogra land. Panthers alone can galvanize the bruised dignity of Dogras, said Mrs. Singh.

Prominent among those who spoke on the occasion included Capt. Anil Gour, Gagan Pratap, Shalini Sharma, Bachan Dass, K.K Sharma, Partap Singh, Vaishno Devi, Asha Verma, Karishma Rajput, Sunny Sehgal, Bhanu Partap Singh, Nikhil Sharma, Neeraj Gupta, Raghav Talwar, Surinder Chouhan, Satvir Manhas, Neeru Verma, T.S Rakwal, Rakesh Kumar, Ravi Raj besides others.

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Jammu, Sept 24:  Sh. Arvind Kotwal, Commissioner Jammu MunicipalCorporation launched massive cleanliness drive at Sabzi Mandi Parade Ground Jammu under Swachhta Hi Sewa campaign in collaboration with office bearers of Sabzi Mandi association.
About 150 people participated in the drive.  The officers, market association and Safaikaramcharies took active part in the cleanliness drive and dumped the garbage for transportation. AEE Transport deployed additional men and machinery to clear all the garbage lying in the area.

While speaking after the drive Commissioner JMC advised the people to spread the message of cleanliness among the masses. He also appealed to cooperate with Jammu Municipal Corporation in keeping Jammu Clean & Green and avoid using polythene carry bags, use dustbins/containers installed in their area for throwing garbage for the grand success of Swachh Bharat Mission an initiative taken by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

Sh. Subash President Market association Sabzi mandi ensured that they will extend full cooperation to Jammu Municipal Corporation to make the city clean and green and also appeal their counterpart no to use the polythene carry bag as it is health hazard and also polluting the environment. He also requested the JMC authorities to launched these kinds of drive in future also for the awareness of people.

The other officers present during this programme were Dr. Saleem Khan, Health Officer, JMC, Dr. Zaffer Iqbal, Municipal Veterinary Officer, JMC, AEE Transport, AEE Mechanical, Sanitation Officers and other staff of JMC.
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Jammu, Sept 22: Jammu Municipal Corporation organized awareness cum cleanliness drive at Durga Nagar, Bantalab Ward No. 64 under Swachhta Hi Sewa campaign in association with Durga Nagar welfare committee (RWA).
The awareness campaign was held at Durga Mandir, Durga Nagar in which about 200 to 300 people of that locality participated.  First of all the members of RWA welcomed Sh. Arvind Kotwal, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation as well as other officers of JMC who accompanied him.
Live Demonstration of source segregation of organic and inorganic waste was given by the Municipal Officers. The awareness was given to the gathering to put organic waste in the green dustbins and inorganic in blue dustbins. Besides this, procedure to convert the organic waste into compost was also demonstrated. It was also put into the knowledge of gathering that inorganic waste can be sold to the Kawariwalas so that it could be recycled. The Commissioner, JMC also requested the General Public to not use Polythene Bags for day to day activities because it is a health hazard.
The RWA appreciated the municipal officers for their valuable information regarding this. The association also assured that they will follow the procedure in practical so that the waste generated is minimized. They also assured that they will not use the polythene in future.
After the awareness programme a cleanliness drive in the adjoining areas was launched by the officers of JMC, members of RWA and scavenging staff of Municipal Corporation Jammu.
The Plogging was also done by the officers of JMC and the members of RWA.
The other officers present during this programme were Sunaina Sharma, Secretary, JMC, Sh. Prem Singh Chib, Asstt. Commissioner Revenue, JMC, Dr. Saleem Khan, Health Officer, JMC, Dr. Zaffer Iqbal, Municipal Veterinary Officer, JMC, AEE Transport, AEE Mechanical, Sanitation Officers and other staff of JMC.
The RWA office bearers present during the programme were Sh. Roshan Lal Raina, President, Sh. M. L. Pandita, Vice President, Sh. Behari Lal, General Secretary, Sh. Makhan Lal, Satish Ji and others.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:09:00 PM 0

Jammu, Sept 21: In a major blow to the Congress, a powerful leader and former Congress corporator from JMC ward No. 23 in Gandhi Nagar Constituency along scores of his supporters, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He Joined BJP in presence of Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar, Kavinder Gupta and MLC Vikram Randhawa.
Pawan Singh had been visibly upset with the promotion of new leaders to key party posts in Jammu. His departure may come as a huge setback for the Congress, especially in Gandhi Nagar. The Congress, it seems, is facing a tough time due to the departure of its leaders and joining BJP. The emergence of many new leaders seems to have upset the senior order in the party.
Kavinder Gupta welcomed Pawan Gupta and his associates into the BJP family and termed him as a dedicated social worker. He said, in his three Years of tenure as Mayor JMC, Pawan was always seen fighting for the cause of the inhabitants of his ward. He said he must prove himself an asset to the BJP. He further said doors of the party are open for those who want to join it. Party will welcome them whole-heartedly. “BJP is not a place for fulfilling personal ambitions. For us, politics is a medium of social service. Apart from Government, every individual should make contribution for social cause. A political worker can do this in a better way,” Gupta stated. He highlighted various developmental works executed during his tenure as MLA and the tenure of Pawan Singh as a corporator. The workers in BJP are backbone to the party and every worker has to play a different role to play, Gupta Said. He cautioned the general public for the false propaganda the rival parties play during elections.
Every citizen of the area is aware of the face of Congress. Gupta appealed the votes of the area to support BJP candidates and ensure their victory and make Gandhi Nagar constituency “Congress Mukt” Vikram Randhawa welcomed Pawan Singh and his supporters mainly, Sohan Lal Choudhary,
Balwan Singh, Dharam Pal, Krishan Lal and others by saying, it is due to the clean and good governance of the Narendra Modi government and the able leadership of chief Amit Shah that the BJP has become the single largest party in terms of primary membership. He also lauded the role of Kavinder Gupta whom we can call the “Man of Delevopment”. He said that unlike past we can see the quality works being executed by every department in Gandhi Nagar Constituency from the date he took over as MLA of the constituency.
Pawan Singh who quit Congress and joined BJP, said that the Congressmen were disenchanted with internal bickering in the party. The party cadre was feeling suffocated the groupism is rampant in Congress. Congress leadership from Srinagar is always in dominating role and they play with the sentiments of the Public. Prominent among those who were present on the occasion were, Vinay Gupta, Jaideep Sharma, Harbans Choudhary, Ankush Gupta, Bharat Bhushan Corporator Cantonment Board and Sardar Hardev Singh Corporator Cantonment Board.
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Jammu, Sept 20: Continuing the Election campaign Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar along with District President Baldev Blowria yesterday visited Kunjwani Area of Gandhi Nagar to address a public function.
Speaking on the occasion, Gupta said, "BJP is committed to 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas'. A number of schemes for strengthening the poor, Dalits, farmers and backward castes have been implemented." He said Bharatiya Janta Party is the party of all sections of society. He appealed to the gathering to strengthen the BJP at grass root level and ensure victory for the party candidates from all wards of JMC.
On the occasion many persons from BSP, National Conference and Congress joined BJP. Welcoming the new members into the party fold Gupta said that the BJP was always ready to accommodate people who were doing good work for the people and society and the entry of a dedicated leader like Dalbir Singh along with his associates and workers from NC and Congress  "would be an asset to the party".
Gupta further added that "What J&K have achieved in the past four years was never seen in the earlier two decades. Similarly, in the past 25 years, the one government that has stood behind the people like the Himalayas is the present (Modi) government," Gupta said.
Baldev Blowria welcomed the new entrants, saying it is due to the clean and good governance of the Narendra Modi government and the able leadership of chief Amit Shah that the BJP has become the single largest party in terms of primary membership. He also lauded the role of Kavinder Gupta whom we can call the “Man of Delevopment”. He said that unlike past we can see the quality works being executed by every department in Gandhi Nagar Constituency from the date he took over as MLA of the constituency.
"This has been possible as more and more people are putting their faith in the nationalist party," he said.
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 ‘Swachhta hi Seva’ observed at Gandhinagar Hospital
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 15: Member Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shamsher Singh Manhas today said that Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) has been a historic drive, lead by Prime Minister, which has been producing extraordinary results on ground especially in rural areas where open defecation and sanitation has been a problem for the years together.
The MP was speaking during cleanliness drive under ‘Swachhta hi Seva’ programme at Government Hospital, Gandhinagar. He was accompanied by MLA, Kavinder Gupta besides other civil volunteers and officials from JMC.
Manhas informed that about 09 cr toliets have been built under SBM and more than 20 states have been declared as open defecation free including Jammu & Kashmir.
In continuance to the Swachh Bharat Mission throughout the country, a mission of all-round cleanliness lead has got yet another pace with a boom to be more practical and precise so as to fulfil the dream of complete sanitation and open defecation free, the MP maintained.
He further said that the contribution and role of civil societies, NGOs and most importantly the common masses who has made it as much as successful which is being applauded and appreciated on international platforms throughout the world.
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Jammu, Sept 13: Sh. Arvind Kotwal (KAS), Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation reviewed the arrangements being made on Muharram by the Jammu Municipal Corporation. During the course of the meeting, the Health Officer informed that different Associations shall take processions and requested the Jammu Municipal Corporation to extend all possible help as per past practice for smooth conduct of the Muhharam procession.
The Commissioner, JMC directed the Health Officer and Chief Transport Officer to lift the garbage, provide better sanitation and clear all the routes as mentioned in the representations of the different Associations.  The Executive Engineer (E) was also directed to repair the streets wherever required so that there could no dark zone while taking out procession during night hours.
The Chief Transport Officer and AEE (Workshop) were also directed to install water tankies, mobile toilets and also repair gratings respectively on the routes of procession.
The Municipal Veterinary Officer, JMC was asked to lift the stray dogs from the routes of the procession to avoid any dog bite incident during procession.
The Joint Commissioner (A) directed the Health Officer, Chief Transport Officer and Executive Engineer (E) to visit all the spots personally and take stock of arrangements are being made by the Jammu Municipal Corporation.
The Commissioner further asked all the concerned Officers of JMC to take action as per the directions issued by him and also submit the Action Taken Report in his office well before stipulated time frame.

Among others Sh. Pardeep Manhas (KAS), Joint Commissioner (A), Ms. Sunaina Sharma (KAS), Secretary, Sh. Prem Singh (KAS), Asstt. Commissioner (Rev.), Dr. Saleem Khan, Health Officer, Sh. Prabodh Sharma, Executive Engineer (C), Sh. Arun Gupta, Executive Engineer (T), Sh. Sanjay Bhagat, Executive Engineer (E) and Chief Transport Officer etc.
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Stresses on adopting new models to increase farmers’ income
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 11: Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today exhorted upon the Agriculture department functionaries to redouble their efforts for sustained growth of agriculture sector, while calling for introduction of agriculture models that can substantially increase farmer’s income.
The Advisor was speaking at a meeting convened to review the functioning of Agriculture, Horticulture and Floriculture departments here today.  
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Agriculture Production Department Manzoor Ahmad Lone, Director Floriculture, Jammu, BabilaRakwal, Director Horticulture, Anuradha Gupta, Commissioner JMC, Arvind Kotwal Additional District Development Commissioner SuriyaJabeen, Director Agriculture Department H.K. Razdan, Chief Agriculture Officers of various districts, representatives of JDA, Housing Board besides other senior functionaries of concerned departments.
Underscoring the need for having dependable irrigation network, Ganai referred to the historic agreement signed recently between J&K and Punjab governments on the implementation of Shahpur Kandi Dam Project.
          He said the Project will immensely benefit the districts of Kathua and Samba and parts of Jammu district through the 79.5 km Ravi Canal and 493 km distribution network.    “It will irrigate 32,000 hectares of agricultural land (80,000 acres)in the Kandi areas, upstream and downstream along the Jammu-Pathankot national highway in Samba and Kathua districts” he added.   
          The Advisor stressed on encouraging farmers to adopt rainwater harvesting to ensure better availability and utilization of water for irrigation purposes.
He further asked to develop community water storage structures   to overcome problem of limited irrigation facilities in rain fed areas.
The Advisor further stressed on the promotion and better marketing of Indigenous Basmati Rice, which is famous across the world. He exhorted upon the field functionaries to reach out to the farmers with the technological innovations and research work to enhance their production.
He asked for holding regular awareness camps and training programmes to acquaint the farmers in far off areas with modern techniques for commercial agriculture, emerging trends in organic farming, processing, marketing and production aspects of different crops on scientific lines. “With the changing times the focus should be on integrated and organic farming to fetch good monetary returns” he stressed.
 Emphasizing on switching over to agricultural models that increase farmers’ income, the advisor said focus should be on improving productivity, lowering costs, enhancing efficiency, providing market access to farmers, making them producers of products rather than commodities.
Taking detailed review of performance of the Horticulture department, the Advisor said that mandate of the department is to facilitate growers with technical knowledge, machinery, marketing avenues. He directed to provide quality fruit sapling to growers including walnut, citrus, litchi etc. He asked the officers to explore area wise scope for development of the sector so that maximum available potential can be tapped.
Highlighting the importance of flower cultivation, the Advisor said that commercial Floriculture has high potential in the region and Governor’s administration will examine the means of providing better marketing avenues to make it an economically viable activity. He also directed the department to ensure better upkeep of the parks and take requisite steps for their beautification. He gave specific directions for developing existing parks in Channi Himmat and Gandhi Nagar.
The meeting also discussed issues including fixation of MSP for Basmati by GOI   in the interest of about ninety-two thousand Basmati Growers of the State, Pesticide residual problem in Samba area, monkey menace causing damage to crops, Organic farming, water harvesting issues and promotion of local specialties like Rajmash, Garlic in the respective areas along with market linkages.
Earlier, Manzoor Ahmad Lone Secretary to Government Agriculture Production Department   presented the overall view of activities, achievements of the Department and highlighted the issues in the implementation of various farmers’ welfare schemes.
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Jammu, Sept 11: On the insistence of local inhabitants of Raghunath Bazar area and people and traders living in the vicinity of Nau Gaj Peer, Gummat, Hari Market, Lower Gummat, Upper Gummat and Maheshi Gate, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today removed the small gate installed on rear end of JMC complex thereby giving people a thorough passage for their convenience.
A deputation led by BJP General Secretary Yudhvir Sethi also met  Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and thanked him for removing the gate to allow free movement of pedestrians and two wheelers. He said that this was a long pending demand of local inhabitants and by removing the gate JMC has done a good job in helping people of the area.
Yudhvir Sethi led delegation which met the JMC commissioner also said that by opening the passage distance to some important destinations for people will be lessened and during some odd hours they can also carry their patients to the hospitals located on the other side of the city bus stand.
The BJP leader said that this was a long pending demand of local inhabitants who wanted this to be a thorough fare. The deputation on meeting the JMC commissioner they said that this passage was through since ages but some officials had installed a Rotary Gate to block the free movement of pedestrians. They thanked Commissioner and said that this move will help the local businessmen, vendors and even the inhabitants in carry on with your routine activities.
Government Medical College hospital, Super speciality hospital and Shalamar Hospital besides all other markets and bus stand has now become approachable for local inhabitants and the thanked JMC for their this move which was pending since long.
Prominent present on the site included Gulshan Gupta Ji Ex-Corporator Rajesh Raina,President Hari market Ass,Vijay Mahajan President Gummet Ass.,Gian Sharma, President new Hari Market, Ashwani Sharma, President Bal Sahib Thakhery Shiv Sena, Bharat Bhushan  Sharma, Anil Masoom, Sonu, Rinku, Ramesh Chander and hundreds of Shopkeepers of old city.
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Jammu, Aug 24: On the directions of local MLA & former Minister, Sat Sharma (CA), BJP State Office Secretary Tilak Gupta along with other senior BJP Leaders inaugurated the tile work in a lane at Mohalla Gujral, ward no. 32 of Jammu West Assembly Constituency.
While inaugurating the tile work, Tilak Gupta said that due to the prompt concern shown by former Minister Sat Sharma regarding the developmental works in the Jammu West Constituency, the area has witnessed a sharp pace of new as well repair works. He said that as soon as the local MLA is approached for any genuine concern regarding the public or personal work, the MLA himself shows personal concern on the matter and makes sure that the issue is resolved as early as possible.
Tilak Gupta also said that the PM Modi led government at the Centre is seriously concerned for the developmental works to be pursued at the fast pace at ground level. He said that the BJP is working with a view to seek best infrastructure available to the common masses
While informing about the present repair work, Gupta said that the work is being carried out with the help of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). He said that the approximate cost of the project is around 2.7 lakh rupees. He said that the local residents from the locality were facing difficulties as the lane needed attention in view of present dilapidated condition due to the normal wear and tear over the passage of time.
District Vice-President Rajesh Gupta, District Secretary Sat Paul Karlupia, Mandal Secretary Kiran Wali, Ward President Rahul Mehra, Darshan Singh, Girdhari Lal, Rajesh Saini, Geeta Sodhi, Mohit Sainai, Sampuran Singh, Ravi, Pappu Chib and other prominent persons from the locality were present during the inauguration.
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JAMMU, AUGUST 22: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today visited rain affected areas at Janipur locality including Excelsior Lane & adjoining areas which were severely damaged due to recent heavy rain fall and took stock of restoration work of essential services.
The Div Com was accompanied by Joint Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), engineers of UEED, PHE, PWD(R&B), ERA and other senior functionaries of executing agencies.
Officers apprised the Div Com about the damages caused to the infrastructure due to recent heavy rain fall and restoration work being executed by the agencies so far. It was informed that the agencies have undertaken the repair works on priority and restored the damaged patches of road and other allied works.
 The Divisional Commissioner called for  finding a permanent solution to the problem of Nullah at Excelsior Lane that causes huge damage to the infrastructure and public property in the area every Monsoon season. He urged the concerned departments to work in close synergy and work out a futuristic strategy to find out the permanent solution to deal with this teething problem. He directed the agencies to expedite the restoration work of nallah so that the inhabitants do not face any difficulty.
 The Div Com directed PHE department to immediately replace the old water pipe lines and provide adequate safe drinking water facilities to the people. He also directed the officials of the UEED to immediately clear the piled up garbage along the road and cleansing the choked nallahs.
Sanjeev Verma also interacted with the locals and listened to their grievances. He assured them that their problems would be addressed at the earliest.
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Stresses on spreading safety awareness
JAMMU, JUNE 30: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today reviewed   disaster and flood preparedness here at a high-level meeting.
The meeting was attended by IGP Dr S D Singh, Commissioner, JMC, Ramesh Kumar, Director FCS&CA Jammu, RAInqalabi, Joint Director Information Jammu, Naresh Kumar besides senior functionaries of Police, IAF, SDRF, I&FC, CRPF, Health and other departments.
During the meeting, the Div Com assessed the preparedness of concerned departments for the crisis management ahead of the monsoon. He directed the concerned authorities to gear up their men and machinery and utilize the services of volunteers and organizations to take prompt action during occurrence of any kind of disaster.
Calling for coordinated efforts and pooling of resources, the Div Com asked the concerned departments and defence forces to conduct mock drills and work as a one cohesive unit to overcome shortcomings and create a common platform for communication.
Stressing on spreading safety awareness among the population living in flood prone areas, the Div Com directed for preparing advance advisories for taking prompt action in case of emergency. He asked the Director, FSC & CA to stock the sufficient quantity of food and LPG stocks.
The Div Com also took stock of availability of machinery for road clearance and other rescue works and the crises management resources to channelize the proper mechanism for rescue operations. He emphasized on putting more focus on the hilly and vulnerable areas and taking quick action to minimize any damage.
The Div Com asked the concerned functionaries to prepare informative video representations on how to install tents, prepare rafts and other rescue equipments.
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Chairs BOD meetings of SDA, JDA, JK Housing Board, LAWDA
SRINAGAR, MAY 31 : Minister for Housing and Urban Development Department, Sat Sharma today directed officers to ensure that the various developmental initiatives being undertaken by the government in the housing and urban development sector are completed within the stipulated time involving proper utilization of funds so that the developmental landscape of the State gets the requisite fillip.
The Minister was speaking at the Board of Directors meeting of J&K Housing Board, Srinagar and Jammu Development Authorities and J&K Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) here today.
The meetings were also attended by Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Asiea Naqash, Financial Commissioner, Housing and Urban Development Department K.B Aggarwal, Principal Secretary Finance Department  Naveen Choudhary, Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir, Commissioner/Secretary R&B, Secretary tourism, Vice Chairmen of JDA, SDA, JK LAWDA, MD Housing Board,  Commissioners JMC,SMC, Deputy Commissioners Jammu, Srinagar, Chief Town Planners Jammu , Kashmir , Chief Engineer UEED and others senior officers.
While reviewing the functioning of the development authorities of Jammu and Srinagar, the Minister directed for expediting the pace of the work on the various initiatives being taken by them so that they are completed in a time-bound manner. He said the officers should work in close synergy with different other departments as well as in order to ensure the bottlenecks if any are removed and the requisite feedback is also obtained about the status of implementation as well as the effect on the ground level.
Sat Sharma said that the role of these authorities is of pivotal nature as they are entrusted with the mandate of developing the twin capital cities of the State and they should religiously discharge their duty.
He said that they should ensure that the people of the State get quality facilities of modern housing needs and they should also dovetail their activities with similar other departments as well.
The Minister said that the authorities should also maintain a regular inventory of their assets and should religiously ensure that the encroachments being done on their proprieties are removed. He said that they should also ensure that they are in a position to provide the government institutions with adequate land so that they can construct offices and related things there.
Vice Chairman (VC) Jammu Development Authority was directed to get the vacant lands protected by constructing proper compound walls so that the same is saved from the threats of any encroachment. The Minister directed the VC that in the next BOD Meeting he should come up with a firm proposal for carving out at least two suitable housing colonies in and around Jammu City.
The Minister also directed VC SDA that the allotment of SDA land for institutional purposes should be done after adopting due procedure of law like transfer of title and payment of compensation to the SDA.
While speaking in the Board meeting of the J&K Housing Board, the Minister directed the MD for coming up with a comprehensive proposals by which they can establish more housing colonies for the people of the state so that their housing needs can be catered by providing them with quality housing facilities at an affordable rates. He said they should pool their activities and come up with concrete proposals of augmenting the government’s endeavors to ensure that the masses are provided with well laid housing colonies replete with all the basic necessities in different districts of the state.
Sat Sharma also called for speedy implementation of various other developmental works being undertaken by the board. He said that they should ensure timely completion of these so that the cost escalation factor is checked and also the benefit percolates to the targeted beneficiaries.
While addressing the Board of Directors meeting of JK LAWDA, the Minister termed Dal Lake as the crown of the state and called on the officers to expedite the conservation work on the lake so that the lake continues to remain point of attraction for the tourists. He stressed on prioritizing works related to upgrading sewerage network around Dal lake and the sewer lines at Kohnakhan and adjoining areas.
The Minister directed VC LAWDA to procure the latest machinery to expedite the work of cleaning Dal Lake and procure latest machinery to expedite the work.
Sat Sharma said that the Dal lake is one of the major iconic landmarks of the state and we should all collectively work to ensure that it is conserved in a scientific way in consonance with the environmental parameters. He said that the authority should work in a tireless manner so that the funds being earmarked under the conservation component are utilized in a judicious manner and conservation of this world famous lake and other water bodies is done.
The Meetings also deliberated on the provision of extending the benefit of seventh pay commission to the employees of the Developmental authorities, Housing Board and autonomous bodies. It was decided that the government would extend the same to them very soon after the issuance of notification of PSUs by the Finance department.
The issue of extending the SRO 460 issued by the labour department in respect of the casual labours of JK LAWDA was also approved. It was decided in the meeting that all the developmental authorities and other wings of housing department will prepare a roadmap and place it before the next BOD meeting to be held after one month.

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