GNS RAJOURI

GNS RAJOURI 28 MAR. : In order to raise the esteem and for the Welfare of the Bar at Rajouri. The elections were held at District Court Complex Rajouri to constitute Young Lawyers Associa tion . The Association is constituted Under the supervision of Sr. Advocates including advocate Khaliq Firdous,Adv. Junad Choudhary and Adv. Amit Gupta. During the smooth Conduct of the process, Adv. Ahsan Mirza With one voice has been unanimously elected as the President. Other officer bearers includes Adv. Parwaz Mir as Sr. Vice President, Adv. Ankush Gupta and Adv. Tanvir Sheikh as Vice Presidents, Adv. Shoket Ali as General Secretary, Adv. Shashi Kanth as Secretary, Adv. Shivangi Kant as Spokes Persons, Adv. Mumtaz Choudhary as Cashier, Adv. Ashfaq Mir as org. Secretary and Adv. Shazad Rahi as Press Secretar. Briefing the media, Adv. Ahsan Mirza Claimed that the Associtation is being formed with the sole motive for the welfare of community in general, and Bar in particular. Mr Mirza took as...

Melodious notes of Dogri music will hover in the skies of Lahore, on 7 th April, as daughter of the soil, Seema Anil Sehgal, lends her voice to a special music concert, hosted by Faiz Foundation Trust, run by the family and friends of the renowned Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. It was in June last year that Moneeza, younger daughter of Faiz heard Seema sing live, at the International Urdu Conference in New York . She was mesmerized and, then and there, elicited a promise from the singer to perform in Lahore . April concert is the fructification of the promise made. Seema will be accompanied by her son Kartikey, an actor, writer and music composer who has composed some of the poems of Faiz.

GNS Jammu, March 7: Patron of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohamamd Sayeed and president of the party Mehbooba Mufti today greeted people of the state on the auspicious occasion of the festival of colour- Holi In a joint felicitation message, PDP leaders prayed that the festival of colour would harbinger an era of peace, tranquility and prosperity in the state.   PDP leaders said that Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its rich tradition of celebrating festivals with communal harmony and brotherhood. They expressed the hope that the festival of color would spread happiness and joy all around.

''No single party is in a position to resolve the Kashmir issue at an individual level:  GNS Baramulla 07 March : Former Minister and Member AICC Abdul Gani Vakil today said that ''No single party is in a position to resolve the Kashmir issue at an individual level and everybody has to understand that Kashmir issue can only be resolved when all the parties including separatists will sit together taking into consideration the aspirations of all the three regions then only a genuine and permanent solution will come out by consensus. Mr. Vakil said  dialogue is only platform to move ahead to resolve all issues relating to Jammu and Kashmir amicably in accordance with the aspirations of the people of State.  Vakil said If any party alone tries to make the people believe that they can resolve the Kashmir issue then, it is only be-fooling them,'' he added. Mr. Vakil was addressing party District Convention at Sheerwani Hall Baramulla. Vakil said “Congr...

GNS Jammu, March 05:One day meet of Congress workers of Dansal Block (Jammu district) was organised at Sadein Nandni, yesterday under the Presidentship of Block President Shri Ram Rattan Sharma in which large number of Sarpanches, Pancehes and prominent leaders of Congress belonging to Dansal block participated. Ex-MLA Thakur Shiv Dev Singh and Senior leader of Pradesh Congress Committee S.R.Sudhir also attended the meeting. While addressing the meeting, Senior Congress leader Thakur Shiv Dev Singh, Ex-MLA  cautioned the party workers about the communal propaganda of BJP aiming to divide the people on communal and sectarian lines which may threaten the unity of the state. He said that Congress is a secular organization with an agenda to eradicate poverty, unemployment, backwardness and social un-equality and all congressmen should work for strengthening the party at gross root level. Thakur Shiv Singh lauded the efforts of PCC President Prof. Saifuddin Soz to gorge unit...

GNS Jammu, March : Reiterating resolve of his party to restore sustainable peace in Jammu and Kashmir, patron of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said that PDP would create conducive atmosphere for the return of migrant Kashmir Pandits to their native places in Kashmir Valley. “Policies and programmes of PDP are formulated by accommodating wishes and aspirations of all sections of the society”, he said and asserted that party would work assiduously to implement its policy of peace and reconciliation in the state. Interacting with prominent citizens at Gole Gujaral  area of Jammu city, PDP patron said that it was his desire to make Jammu and Kashmir as an Island of peace. “I was comfortable in the Congress but we formed PDP with an aim of restoring lasting peace in this region”, he said and sought support of every section of the society to fulfill this dream. He said that some vested interests have launched vicious campaign against PDP to cr...

 By  Phnom Penh ,Cambodia (PR)                 A group of individuals comprising educationists, journalists, peace and human rights activists, researchers and members of civil society organizations from both sides of Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir are currently visiting Cambodia.  The study tour includes conferences, workshops, and interactions with Cambodian people. This visit is sponsored by Conciliation Resources in fellowship with Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies in Phnom Penh. Press for Peace team is also a part of this delegation. The delegation visited provinces Battambong and Siem Reip and parts of Pnom Pehn. Before civil war Battambong was the largest and richest province in Cambodia and during the days of strife and tension, the whole area was viewed with much suspicion by Khmer Rouge leaders. Suspicion, disbelief and lack of trust on people residing across the Line of Control is...

                            Muslim leader address the protest rally in city chowk Rajouri  GNS Rajouri MAR,05 : After the protest of Muslim Community against the remarks of Parveen Togaria on his speech  yesterday at Shakha ground Rajouri,  Police has lodged FIR against International President of VHP Dr Parveen Togadia  after Muslim Youth Federation President Shafqat Wani and PDP senior leader Advocate Tazeem Dar submitted a written application to Station House Officer Police Station Rajouri. The Police lodged FIR No 98 of 2012 under Section 153A against Parveen Togadia for his venomous speech against Muslims and disturbing the peaceful situation in the area. Additional Superintendent of Police, Shabir Choudhary  has confirmed that they have lodged FIR against Parveen Togadia.

GNS JAMMU, MARCH : - Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, and Mr. Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister, today called for conducting a district wise survey of ex-Servicemen to assess their number and the area-specific requirements for enlarging their rehabilitation and welfare. The Governor and the Chief Minister were addressing the 74th meeting of the J&K Rajya Sainik Board, at Raj Bhavan, here today. The Governor, chairing the meeting, observed that such a survey would facilitate a meaningful review and prioritization of the ongoing schemes and re-orienting them, as required, for enhancing the welfare of the ex-Servicemen and their families.  Emphasizing the need for taking all required measures for re-orienting and upgrading the skills and capacities of ex-Servicemen, the Governor observed that this would enhance their employability and placements in the job market. He observed that the State has a significant population of ex-Servicemen who possess valuable experience, skills and technic...

GNS Jammu , March 03:     Thakur Hari Singh-Vice President JKPCC expressed concern over the pollution due to delay in the de-silting of Ranbir Canal and demanded early starting of de-silting work. In a statement issued here today Thakur Hari Singh said that the Canal has been closed for de-silting work but it has not been started so far. The garbage and filthy water in the canal has caused pollution in the surrounding localities of the canal, causing great inconvenience to the people. He     urged upon concerned authorities to immediately start the de-silting work, so that it should be completed before 31 st   March, 2012, in order to remove the difficulties of farming community to irrigate their crops during summer season.

Asks people to use democratic means to change prevailing corrupt system. GNS Jammu, Mar 3: Terming democracy as the best way to bring positive change in any system, patron of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said that with just 16 legislators the PDP led regime had changed destiny of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He exhorted the people to use all democratic means to change the prevailing corrupt and ineffective system in the State. Interacting with prominent citizens of Jammu West Assembly segment at Sarwal area of the city, Mr Sayeed said that PDP had only 16 members after 2002 Assembly elections but it was all due to the convictions and visions of the party that a new chapter of peace and development was scripted during PDP led regime.  “On the one hand, PDP led regime had laid foundation of policies of peace and reconciliation, while on the other hand a path of equitable development was carved out in the State during that period”, he r...

Tahir Mushtaq  GNS JAMMU, Mar 03: The much awaited water mapping survey conducted to find new sources of ground water in Jammu and Kashmir by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has found that most of the water reserves are unsuitable for human consumption. Sources said that the remote sensing technology survey carried out by the government with the help of ISRO has found high level of iron and fluoride contents in the underground sources of water found in the state.  The report says that many of the newly found underground water channels have been found at inaccessible locations, which need sophisticated technology to extract, beyond the range of equipment what the engineers are using in the country at the moment. The report was recently submitted to the government by the space scientists.  Officials said that the survey has thrown open the fact that the people will continue to face drinking water shortage for decades to come, with more re...

(PRESS TRUST OF INDIA) Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani is 82 years old and has spent a large part of his life - till 2011, 17 jail stints and house arrests - battling the Indian state for a Kashmiri right to self-determination. Today, he's also battling perceptions of having softened his position on the Kashmir issue. Geelani spoke with Rakhi Chakrabarty about why he thinks more discussions with the Indian state will lead nowhere, why Pakistan still makes a good ally - and how a passport remains vital: There are reports you have now softened your stance on the Kashmir issue and are involved in Track II initiatives in Delhi towards resolution of the dispute? Such reports are false propaganda to create confusion. I have not softened my stand on Kashmir. I am not ready for Track II initiatives either. I stick to my earlier stand that there's no question of dialogue with India till our five-point demands are met - India must accept Kashmir as a disputed territ...

GNS JAMMU : Scores of medical representatives took to the streets, here on Thursday, to protest against the new drug policy approved by the Jammu and Kashmir cabinet. The state cabinet had recently announced a new drug policy based on the rationalisation of the use of drugs that include selection of Essential Drug List (EDL) by the State Drug Committee. Kashmir Medical Representative Association Spokesperson, Kamran Niazi condemned the move taken by the state government saying it refrained itself from taking the consent of the desired experts. "This protest is happening not only in Kashmir valley but throughout the country. We are highly thankful to the federation of Medical Representatives Association of India, who has supported the cause because Jammu and Kashmir Government is forcefully implementing the drug policy. They have passed it through cabinet decision without taking the consent of experts and professionals, which is inevitable," said Niazi. Ever since the ...

GNS JAMMU MAR,01 : Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar on behalf of R&B Minister informed the House that 14 major firms who were found not fulfilling requisite conditions have been debarred from further tendering in PMGSY in province till their ongoing commitments in PMGSY are over.   The Minister was replying to a question by Syed Asgar Ali in Legislative Council here today. He said the concerned executive engineers were also directed to impose liquidate damages on the defaulting firms as per the terms of contract. He said since inception of PMGSY programme in Kishtwar district, there were impediments in its implementation due to land disputes, disputes in alignment, land acquisition and forest clearance.  The Minister said for the completion of these projects, the department is vigorously pursuing with the executing agencies to complete the work at the earliest and is also pursuing with concerned agencies to remove bottlenecks of ...

GNS JAMMU MAR,01 :Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Abdul Gani Malik today informed the Legislative Assembly that about 4641 kanals and 4325 kanals of land has been indentified for the establishment of the Central Universities at Jammu and Kashmir respectively, out of which 3000 kanals and 3321 kanals stands transferred to these Universities. He said the process of transferring the remaining land is in progress. The Minister was replying to question of Mr. Yashpal Kundal in the House. The Minister said that the job of land survey and contour mapping has been assigned to Educational Consultants India Limited (EDCIL) after which master plans will be formulated and the construction work taken up. He said at present both the Central Universities are functional in the rental accommodation. He said MA English and comparative Literature, PG in Applied Mathematics, PG in Economics and M Phil in English courses have been introduced in Jammu University whereas 6 more courses are likely being...

GNS JAMMU, MAR, 01 –:  Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Thursday called for holistic approach and comprehensive strategy to make the country supper power in sports. He said identification of talent and shaping it in its best mould should start from schools so that India makes its mark in all fields of sports at the Olympics and other global events. Omar Abdullah said that a long term policy involving sports organizations, State and Central Governments, industrial houses and sports icons of the country is needed to be formulated to focus on 2016 and 2020 Olympics and World Cup events in future in a big way. The Chief Minister was flagging off ‘Monnet Go for Gold’ contingent of budding athletes from here on Thursday to carry a symbolic torch covering 6000 kilometres in the country from Jammu to Kanyakumari to inculcate the spirit of sponsorship in the Nation for the players participating in London Olympics 2012 and aim at Gold medals. The initiative by a private company Monnet Ispat an...

GNS JAMMU, FEB, 29:- The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone today said in the House that when I was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Assembly, I very humbly at my disposal appealed among others the media that the State of Jammu and Kashmir was passing through very difficult and tough situation as such it is obligatory on the part of every body to adopt a constructive approach towards the welfare and development of the state but is has been observed that sometimes the proceedings of the House are being published in a distorted and misrepresented character. Here were are supposed to behave very responsibly and adhere strictly to the Business Rules to ensure the sanctity and sacrosanct position of this august House. The rule reads as under:-  “The publication of false or distorted, partial or injurious report of debates or proceedings of the House or its Committee or wilful misrepresentation or suppression of speeches of particular membe...

GNS Jammu  Feb. 29, :  A strange situation which was unfortunately created by an affront by Presiding Officer of J&K Assembly to 4 th  Estate has finally been brought to close with media persons ending their protest. Peoples Democratic Party in the wake of this development expresses strong hope that not only will such piquant scenes be avoided. But it should augur well for the relationship of legislature and the  media.as  the latter ‘s role of public awareness and prevention of abuse in state-functioning cannot be underestimated. In a press statement a party spokesman said that PDP has always stood for free battle of ideas in which media has a significant place and they did not deserve the treatment that they met on publishing received information on alleged scams and misuse of authority by government functionaries and politicians .  The spokesman said when media rose against excessive behavior and uncalled for remarks  taking a princi...

GNS Jammu, Feb 29:  The three day long deadlock between media and Speaker Legislative Assembly Muhammad Akbar Lone ended today after Speaker said that his remarks were confined to the proceedings of the House only.  Speaker met with the journalists said that he just wanted to say that inside the House legislators, ministers,  bureaucrats and members of press are under his control. “I very humbly at my disposal appealed among others the media that the State of Jammu and Kashmir was passing through very difficult and tough situation as such it is obligatory on the part of every body to adopt a constructive approach towards the welfare and development of the state”, Lone said. Lone said, “I never meant to hurt them at all and feel that some misunderstanding has cropped up in their minds which I think has no scope at all now. I accord great respect to the media fraternity," the Speaker said. He said that at various occasions the Ministers and the Members approached me with ...