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| Tourist villages project goes haywire due to casual approach of officers | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: The ‘ambitious’ project to develop tourist villages in all the 20 districts of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir goes haywire due to the casual approach of those at the helm of the affairs.
To boost tourism in J&K, a comprehensive project was approved to develop tourist villages in each district of J&K to tap tourism potential in unexplored areas.
According to official documents, 50 villages, across J&K were identified for development as tourist villages under Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Programme (PMRP) through the rural tourism scheme of the Ministry of Tourism of the Union Government.
The aim of this project was to generate employment for the people at their door steps by attracting tourists from different parts to improve the economic conditions of the villagers.
With a promise to continue the flow of the funds to complete this comprehensive project, the first installment of an amount worth Rs 23.71 crore was released by the Union Government.
Highly placed sources said that after the first installment, Centre has de-liked the ... | |
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| Has inquiry panel held Katra-based police officers responsible for tragedy ? | | Vaishno Devi stampede | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: Although the findings of the three-member inquiry committee are yet to be made public, it is believed that the panel has held some Katra-based police officers responsible for the stampede at the Bhawan of Mata Vaishno Devi on January 1, 2022, in which 12 pilgrims were killed.
After the tragedy, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had asked the then home secretary Shaleen Kabra to probe into the death of 12 pilgrims in a stampede at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.
Highly placed sources said that the inquiry panel has pointed out that it was the responsibility of Katra-based police officers to control the rush of the devotees on the eve of the new year... | |
| | | | J&K Bank shares increase by 15.64% in 5 days | | Confidence of investors boosted, Bank scaling new heights under MD Baldev Prakash’s leadership | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: The J&K Bank shares have increased by 15.64% in the past five days. Shares opened Rs 54.70 on Friday morning and closed on Rs 58.50.
The J&K Bank shares witnessing a gradual increase has boosted the confidence of the investors and has renewed their faith in the institution.
During the past few years, J&K Bank has scaled new heights under the leadership of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Baldev Prakash and the entire team of t... | |
| | | | India’s rich art, culture, heritage has left lasting impression on G20 delegates: Anurag Thakur | | Y20 Pre-Summit concludes successfully at Leh | |  Agencies
Leh, Apr 28: The Y20 Pre-Summit concluded successfully today in Leh.The Pre summit was organized from 26th to 28th April.
Addressing a press conference on the conclusion Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur said that G20 under India’s Presidency has set new milestones. He said that the discussions and deliberations are going on successfully and also India’s rich art, culture and heritage has left lasting impression on the delegates from across the world... | |
| | | | Need to root out terrorism collectively: Rajnath at SCO def ministers’ meet | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Apr 28: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member nations to collectively work towards eliminating terrorism in all its forms and fix accountability on its supporters, in an oblique reference to Pakistan.
Chairing a conclave of defence ministers from SCO countries, Singh said India envisioned a robust framework of regional cooperation which “mutually respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all member states by taking care of their legitimate interests”.
With Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu listening, Singh also said that New Delhi strives to further bolster trust and cooperation among the memb... | |
| | | | PM Modi inaugurates 91 FM radio transmitters | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Apr 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 91 FM transmitters spread across 18 states and two union territories, in a move that will boost FM radio connectivity in the border regions and aspirational districts.
With these new transmitters set up in 84 districts, the coverage will further increase by about 35,000 sq km area, benefitting an additional two crore people who did not have access to the medium so far.
“These FM transmitters will play a key role in a range of services be it timely dissemination of information, weather forecast for agriculture or connecting the women self-help groups with new markets,” Modi said.
He said the tech revolution ... | |
| | | | Power shut down | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 28: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Ghatti, Jakhole, Bakhta, Chainpura, Gura Pandita, Dorsi, Purkhoo, Mishriwala, Chanuchak, part of Domana and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 29 from 7 am to 11 am.
Similarly, the power supply to Chakroi, Satraiyn, Pindi, Dadlehar, Chohalla, Badyal Qazian, SKUAST, Kullian, Kotli Shah Dullah, Simbal, Badyal, Kadyal, Abdullian and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 29 from 7 am to 12 noon.
Likewise, the power supply to Janglote, Kharote Morh, Janglote Village, PHE Installations, Hospital, Kathua City, AIR, Jammu University Campus, KV School Janglote,... | |
| | | | Take suo-moto cognizance of hate speeches: SC to states, UTs | | ‘Register cases even in absence of complaint’ | | | Agencies
NEW DELHI, Apr 28: Extending the scope of its 2022 order beyond three states, the Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and Union Territories to register cases against those making hate speeches even if no complaint has been made.
A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna termed hate speeches a “serious offence capable of affecting secular fabric of the country”.
The bench said its October 21, 2022 order shall be made applicable irrespective of religion and warned any delay in registering cases will be treated as contempt of the court.
“Where have we reached in the name of religion? What have we reduced religion to is really tragic,” the apex court had then observ... | |
| | | | NEP has ensured education system meets challenges of 21st century: LG Sinha | | Addresses National Seminar on NEP-2020 at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi | |  Agencies
VARANASI, Apr 28: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the National Seminar on “National Education Policy-2020: Exploring the Prospects” at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, today.
The Lt Governor highlighted various aspects of the National Education Policy and shared the vision to meet the challenges of future workplace.
“Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, NEP 2020 has brought transformative reform in education. It has ensured th... | |
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