In connection with celebration of World Earth Day, the Jammu and Kashmir State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) organized 2 mega events in Srinagar today.
To mark the day, a green march was organized by the school children drawn from a large number of Eco-Clubs and members of J&K Scouts and Guides from Nishat to Habbak. The march was flagged off by Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Khawaja Farooq Ahmad Renzu in presence of Regional Director SPCB, Mian Javeed Hussain and senior officers of various departments.
More than 2500 students, Scouts and Guides participated in the Green March, displaying play cards and banners with catchy slogans for protection of natural resources of the Valley, particularly lakes, rivers, water bodies, mountains, meadows and forests.
The Commissioner SMC urged the youth in particular and public in general to work for the protection and conservation of environment by making active contribution in this noble cause through their sincere and dedicated efforts.
A large number of people all along 6 km stretch witnessed the Green March.
Later, a seminar was held at Kashmir University on the theme, “Don’t over burden the Mother Earth with Polythene”.
Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Aziz-ul-Azeem was the chief guest while Commissioner SMC, Kh. Farooq Ahmad Renzu, Regional Director SPCB, Mian Javeed Hussain and Prof. Mufeed Ahmad were also present.
In his address, the chief guest dwelt upon the hazards of polythene saying that it was the responsibility of the entire society to avoid using polythene in their day-to-day life. He said the Dal Lake is getting polluted day by day mostly due to polythene.
On this occasion, an Eco-Friendly Website was also launched. A publication of renowned Environmentalist Mr. M.S. Wadoo titled ‘Meri Khahanee’ was also released by the chief guest. The environmentalist has also the credit of having discovered the oldest chinar in the valley.
A Joint Control Room has been set up in the office of District Election Officer, Kupwara for the forthcoming Parliamentary Elections 2009.
Any person interested in seeking the information regarding the election related matters can contact the control room during office hours on Phone No. 01955-213514.
Work on implementation of the Rs. 132 crore Sewerage Project Zone-III for Srinagar district under Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM) was reviewed at a high level meeting with Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Mr. Masuad Samoon in chair here today.
The project which includes Rs. 119.62 crore as Central share and Rs. 13.29 crore State share envisages construction of Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs), laying of trunk lines, sewerage networks etc.
The meeting while deliberating upon the status works under the project was informed that work on construction of STP at Noor Bagh, Srinagar, estimated to cost Rs. 28 crore, is in full swing, So far, Rs. one crore stands utilized on this plant. Similarly, work on laying of trunk lines and sewerage networks in the city from Ahmad Nagar to Nowhatta on right side of the river Jehlum is going on in a satisfactory way.
The meeting also took stock of the progress in establishment of housing colony under Rehabilitation of Dal dwellers at Rakhi Arth and Chandapora Harwan and construction of water supply scheme Tangnar, Pantha Chowk.
The Divisional Commissioner wrapping up the deliberations called for greater synergy among the executing agencies to ensure completion of the project within the scheduled period. He directed for removing all bottlenecks, if any to ensure hassle free execution of the works undertaken under the project. He asked the officers to have on-the-spot inspection of the sites identified for construction of various utilities so that the works are completed on time.
The meeting, among others, was attended by Vice-Chairman, Srinagar Development Authority, Chief Engineer R&B and senior officers of several executing agencies.
For transparent conduct of Parliamentary elections in Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency, second randomization of polling staff was done by Returning Officer Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad in presence of contesting candidates/Chief agents of candidates. Election Observer Mr. Rajandar Parashad Mandal and other designated officers. During the randomization of polling staff, to be deployed in 6-Assembly segments of Anantnag, Shangus, Dooru, Kokernag, Pahalgam and Bijbehara, the Assistant Returning Officers for these 6 Assembly segments were also present.
Meanwhile, the DEO took stock of the expenditure by various political parties during their election campaign in a meeting today. Election Observers Mr. Rajander Prasad Mandal, Mr. Rakesh Sarwal and Mr. Prabhat Kumar Mishra were present in the meeting. The expenditure recorded by the 12 contesting candidates during their campaign was reviewed in the meeting.
About 1700 Government employees to be posted for election duty at 368 polling centres in Kulgam district were given training on the Ist day of the third and final phase of EVM trainings at four centres in the district.
The training was imparted at Tehsil Office Damhal Hanjipora. Tehsil Office Devsar, Town Hall Kulgam and Higher Secondary School, Yaripora.
The District Election Officer, Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Lone visited the four training centres and stressed upon the trainees to perform their election duties as per the established rules and regulations of the Election Commission of India.
In connection with Parliamentary Elections, about 2985 officials appointed as Presiding and Polling Officers for seven assembly constituencies in Baramulla district were imparted the necessary EVM training today. Thirty master trainers imparting the training.
Shut down of 132/33 KV grid station Rawalpora and 33 KV Wanganpora-S.H. Pora Shreen Bagh shall take on April 25, 2009 from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. As such, power supply to the areas fed from these lines shall remain affected on the said date.
According to SSP Traffic Kashmir, in view of the annual Darbar Move, there will be one way traffic on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. As per the decision no Jammu bound traffic would be allowed on April 25 and 26, May 02 and 03, 2009.
District Election Officer, Kargil, Mr. Satish Nehru convened a meeting of officers of review preparedness for conduct of free, fair and transparent Parliamentary election here today.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Tsering Murup, Assistant Returning Officers of Kargil and Zanskar were present in the meeting. It was disclosed in the meeting that verification of all 237 polling station has already been conducted. For smooth conduct of polling, 17 Zonal, 40 Sectoral Magistrates with equal number of Zonal and Sectoral Officers have been appointed in the district.
Measures like transport plan, constituency plan and air lifting of men and materials to the snow bound polling station were also discussed in the meeting. It was further stated in the meeting that more than 5000 Government employees of the district were trained in handling of EVM. For which three days training programmes were conducted at all block headquarters of the district.
Later, DEO also visited Conference Hall Kargil where randomization of EVM are being conducted and reviewed the progress there.
With the date of withdrawal of nomination papers ending today, 15 candidates are now left in fray for the Srinagar-Budgam parliamentary constituency. These include Iftikhar Hussain Ansari of PDP, Avtar Krishen Pandita of BJP, Farooq Abdullah of NC, Mohammad Ashraf Khan of BSP, Bilal Ahmad Bhat of Samata Party, Khalida Begum of ANC, Zahir Abbas Bhatti of All India Forward Block, Abdul Rashid Lone of Republican Party of India (A), Mushtaq Ahmad of Rashtriya Krantikari Samajwadi Party, Nisar Ahmad Ahangar of Bhartiya Sampuran Krantikari Party and Syed Mujteba Hussain, Ashiq Hussain Bhat, Mehbooba Shahdab, Mohammad Asan Mir and Mohammad Alyas Kumar, all Independents.
Similarly, for the Sonwar assembly constituency, three candidates, Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Mir of PDP, Muhammad Yaseen Shah of National Conference and Mr. Muzaffar Shah of ANC are left in fray.
For the Hazratbal assembly constituency, Ms. Asiya Naqash of PDP, Dr. Mustafa Kamal of NC and Mufti Nazim ud Din, an independent, are left in the contest.
District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Mr. Abdul Majid Khanday distributed the appointment orders under SRO-43 among four militancy victims of Ganderbal district here today. With this, 39 militancy victims have been provided compassionate appointment orders so far in the district. Besides, 27 such persons who could not be provided Government job under the said SRO were provided Rs. 4 lakh each as ex-gratia relief.
–A one day seminar organized by Tourism department Kashmir was held at TRC Ground here today.
The seminar was attended by various associations connected with tourism industry. They include Tour and Travel agencies Kashmir, Hotel and Restaurant Associations of Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Srinagar etc.
The Director Tourism Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah was the chief guest on the occasion. The Association representatives discussed in the Valley. They appealed the tourists to come to Kashmir to enjoy the beauty of Valley.
They also announced affordable prices for staying in hotels, houseboats, guest houses and all possible better services and hospitality will be provided as usual.
The Director Tourism gave resume of the measures initiated by the Government for attracting more and more tourists to the State. He said the infrastructure at all the health resorts across the Valley has been developed and work on more works are underway for providing better accommodation and services to the tourists. He said tourists are already visiting these famous health resorts like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Mughal Garden, Sonamarg etc.
In connection with celebration of World Earth Day, the Jammu and Kashmir State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) organized 2 mega events in Srinagar today.
To mark the day, a green march was organized by the school children drawn from a large number of Eco-Clubs and members of J&K Scouts and Guides from Nishat to Habbak. The march was flagged off by Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Khawaja Farooq Ahmad Renzu in presence of Regional Director SPCB, Mian Javeed Hussain and senior officers of various departments.
More than 2500 students, Scouts and Guides participated in the Green March, displaying play cards and banners with catchy slogans for protection of natural resources of the Valley, particularly lakes, rivers, water bodies, mountains, meadows and forests.
The Commissioner SMC urged the youth in particular and public in general to work for the protection and conservation of environment by making active contribution in this noble cause through their sincere and dedicated efforts.
A large number of people all along 6 km stretch witnessed the Green March.
Later, a seminar was held at Kashmir University on the theme, “Don’t over burden the Mother Earth with Polythene”.
Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Aziz-ul-Azeem was the chief guest while Commissioner SMC, Kh. Farooq Ahmad Renzu, Regional Director SPCB, Mian Javeed Hussain and Prof. Mufeed Ahmad were also present.
In his address, the chief guest dwelt upon the hazards of polythene saying that it was the responsibility of the entire society to avoid using polythene in their day-to-day life. He said the Dal Lake is getting polluted day by day mostly due to polythene.
On this occasion, an Eco-Friendly Website was also launched. A publication of renowned Environmentalist Mr. M.S. Wadoo titled ‘Meri Khahanee’ was also released by the chief guest. The environmentalist has also the credit of having discovered the oldest chinar in the valley.
The process of filing of nomination papers for the Baramulla-Kupwara Parliamentary Constituency is on. Today one Independent candidate filed his nomination papers. With this the number of nomination papers filed has gone to four.
In the meantime, three nomination papers were issued today totaling the number of papers issued to 30.
It may be recalled here that the last date of filing of nomination papers is April 24 while scrutiny of these papers will take place on April 25. The date of withdrawal of nomination papers is April 27, 2009.
–As per notification of Assistant Returning Officer, Khansahib, Budgam, the EVM training to the concerned officials will be imparted at SDM Office Khansahib on April 24, 2009, Nayabat Office Waterhail on April 25, Nayabat Office Arizal on April 27 and Nayabat Office Parnewa on April 28, 2009.
The training will start at 11 a.m(Source:INFO Kashmir)
To mark the day, a green march was organized by the school children drawn from a large number of Eco-Clubs and members of J&K Scouts and Guides from Nishat to Habbak. The march was flagged off by Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Khawaja Farooq Ahmad Renzu in presence of Regional Director SPCB, Mian Javeed Hussain and senior officers of various departments.
More than 2500 students, Scouts and Guides participated in the Green March, displaying play cards and banners with catchy slogans for protection of natural resources of the Valley, particularly lakes, rivers, water bodies, mountains, meadows and forests.
The Commissioner SMC urged the youth in particular and public in general to work for the protection and conservation of environment by making active contribution in this noble cause through their sincere and dedicated efforts.
A large number of people all along 6 km stretch witnessed the Green March.
Later, a seminar was held at Kashmir University on the theme, “Don’t over burden the Mother Earth with Polythene”.
Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Aziz-ul-Azeem was the chief guest while Commissioner SMC, Kh. Farooq Ahmad Renzu, Regional Director SPCB, Mian Javeed Hussain and Prof. Mufeed Ahmad were also present.
In his address, the chief guest dwelt upon the hazards of polythene saying that it was the responsibility of the entire society to avoid using polythene in their day-to-day life. He said the Dal Lake is getting polluted day by day mostly due to polythene.
On this occasion, an Eco-Friendly Website was also launched. A publication of renowned Environmentalist Mr. M.S. Wadoo titled ‘Meri Khahanee’ was also released by the chief guest. The environmentalist has also the credit of having discovered the oldest chinar in the valley.
A Joint Control Room has been set up in the office of District Election Officer, Kupwara for the forthcoming Parliamentary Elections 2009.
Any person interested in seeking the information regarding the election related matters can contact the control room during office hours on Phone No. 01955-213514.
Work on implementation of the Rs. 132 crore Sewerage Project Zone-III for Srinagar district under Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM) was reviewed at a high level meeting with Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Mr. Masuad Samoon in chair here today.
The project which includes Rs. 119.62 crore as Central share and Rs. 13.29 crore State share envisages construction of Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs), laying of trunk lines, sewerage networks etc.
The meeting while deliberating upon the status works under the project was informed that work on construction of STP at Noor Bagh, Srinagar, estimated to cost Rs. 28 crore, is in full swing, So far, Rs. one crore stands utilized on this plant. Similarly, work on laying of trunk lines and sewerage networks in the city from Ahmad Nagar to Nowhatta on right side of the river Jehlum is going on in a satisfactory way.
The meeting also took stock of the progress in establishment of housing colony under Rehabilitation of Dal dwellers at Rakhi Arth and Chandapora Harwan and construction of water supply scheme Tangnar, Pantha Chowk.
The Divisional Commissioner wrapping up the deliberations called for greater synergy among the executing agencies to ensure completion of the project within the scheduled period. He directed for removing all bottlenecks, if any to ensure hassle free execution of the works undertaken under the project. He asked the officers to have on-the-spot inspection of the sites identified for construction of various utilities so that the works are completed on time.
The meeting, among others, was attended by Vice-Chairman, Srinagar Development Authority, Chief Engineer R&B and senior officers of several executing agencies.
For transparent conduct of Parliamentary elections in Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency, second randomization of polling staff was done by Returning Officer Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad in presence of contesting candidates/Chief agents of candidates. Election Observer Mr. Rajandar Parashad Mandal and other designated officers. During the randomization of polling staff, to be deployed in 6-Assembly segments of Anantnag, Shangus, Dooru, Kokernag, Pahalgam and Bijbehara, the Assistant Returning Officers for these 6 Assembly segments were also present.
Meanwhile, the DEO took stock of the expenditure by various political parties during their election campaign in a meeting today. Election Observers Mr. Rajander Prasad Mandal, Mr. Rakesh Sarwal and Mr. Prabhat Kumar Mishra were present in the meeting. The expenditure recorded by the 12 contesting candidates during their campaign was reviewed in the meeting.
About 1700 Government employees to be posted for election duty at 368 polling centres in Kulgam district were given training on the Ist day of the third and final phase of EVM trainings at four centres in the district.
The training was imparted at Tehsil Office Damhal Hanjipora. Tehsil Office Devsar, Town Hall Kulgam and Higher Secondary School, Yaripora.
The District Election Officer, Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Lone visited the four training centres and stressed upon the trainees to perform their election duties as per the established rules and regulations of the Election Commission of India.
In connection with Parliamentary Elections, about 2985 officials appointed as Presiding and Polling Officers for seven assembly constituencies in Baramulla district were imparted the necessary EVM training today. Thirty master trainers imparting the training.
Shut down of 132/33 KV grid station Rawalpora and 33 KV Wanganpora-S.H. Pora Shreen Bagh shall take on April 25, 2009 from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. As such, power supply to the areas fed from these lines shall remain affected on the said date.
According to SSP Traffic Kashmir, in view of the annual Darbar Move, there will be one way traffic on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. As per the decision no Jammu bound traffic would be allowed on April 25 and 26, May 02 and 03, 2009.
District Election Officer, Kargil, Mr. Satish Nehru convened a meeting of officers of review preparedness for conduct of free, fair and transparent Parliamentary election here today.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Tsering Murup, Assistant Returning Officers of Kargil and Zanskar were present in the meeting. It was disclosed in the meeting that verification of all 237 polling station has already been conducted. For smooth conduct of polling, 17 Zonal, 40 Sectoral Magistrates with equal number of Zonal and Sectoral Officers have been appointed in the district.
Measures like transport plan, constituency plan and air lifting of men and materials to the snow bound polling station were also discussed in the meeting. It was further stated in the meeting that more than 5000 Government employees of the district were trained in handling of EVM. For which three days training programmes were conducted at all block headquarters of the district.
Later, DEO also visited Conference Hall Kargil where randomization of EVM are being conducted and reviewed the progress there.
With the date of withdrawal of nomination papers ending today, 15 candidates are now left in fray for the Srinagar-Budgam parliamentary constituency. These include Iftikhar Hussain Ansari of PDP, Avtar Krishen Pandita of BJP, Farooq Abdullah of NC, Mohammad Ashraf Khan of BSP, Bilal Ahmad Bhat of Samata Party, Khalida Begum of ANC, Zahir Abbas Bhatti of All India Forward Block, Abdul Rashid Lone of Republican Party of India (A), Mushtaq Ahmad of Rashtriya Krantikari Samajwadi Party, Nisar Ahmad Ahangar of Bhartiya Sampuran Krantikari Party and Syed Mujteba Hussain, Ashiq Hussain Bhat, Mehbooba Shahdab, Mohammad Asan Mir and Mohammad Alyas Kumar, all Independents.
Similarly, for the Sonwar assembly constituency, three candidates, Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Mir of PDP, Muhammad Yaseen Shah of National Conference and Mr. Muzaffar Shah of ANC are left in fray.
For the Hazratbal assembly constituency, Ms. Asiya Naqash of PDP, Dr. Mustafa Kamal of NC and Mufti Nazim ud Din, an independent, are left in the contest.
District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Mr. Abdul Majid Khanday distributed the appointment orders under SRO-43 among four militancy victims of Ganderbal district here today. With this, 39 militancy victims have been provided compassionate appointment orders so far in the district. Besides, 27 such persons who could not be provided Government job under the said SRO were provided Rs. 4 lakh each as ex-gratia relief.
–A one day seminar organized by Tourism department Kashmir was held at TRC Ground here today.
The seminar was attended by various associations connected with tourism industry. They include Tour and Travel agencies Kashmir, Hotel and Restaurant Associations of Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Srinagar etc.
The Director Tourism Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah was the chief guest on the occasion. The Association representatives discussed in the Valley. They appealed the tourists to come to Kashmir to enjoy the beauty of Valley.
They also announced affordable prices for staying in hotels, houseboats, guest houses and all possible better services and hospitality will be provided as usual.
The Director Tourism gave resume of the measures initiated by the Government for attracting more and more tourists to the State. He said the infrastructure at all the health resorts across the Valley has been developed and work on more works are underway for providing better accommodation and services to the tourists. He said tourists are already visiting these famous health resorts like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Mughal Garden, Sonamarg etc.
In connection with celebration of World Earth Day, the Jammu and Kashmir State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) organized 2 mega events in Srinagar today.
To mark the day, a green march was organized by the school children drawn from a large number of Eco-Clubs and members of J&K Scouts and Guides from Nishat to Habbak. The march was flagged off by Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Khawaja Farooq Ahmad Renzu in presence of Regional Director SPCB, Mian Javeed Hussain and senior officers of various departments.
More than 2500 students, Scouts and Guides participated in the Green March, displaying play cards and banners with catchy slogans for protection of natural resources of the Valley, particularly lakes, rivers, water bodies, mountains, meadows and forests.
The Commissioner SMC urged the youth in particular and public in general to work for the protection and conservation of environment by making active contribution in this noble cause through their sincere and dedicated efforts.
A large number of people all along 6 km stretch witnessed the Green March.
Later, a seminar was held at Kashmir University on the theme, “Don’t over burden the Mother Earth with Polythene”.
Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Aziz-ul-Azeem was the chief guest while Commissioner SMC, Kh. Farooq Ahmad Renzu, Regional Director SPCB, Mian Javeed Hussain and Prof. Mufeed Ahmad were also present.
In his address, the chief guest dwelt upon the hazards of polythene saying that it was the responsibility of the entire society to avoid using polythene in their day-to-day life. He said the Dal Lake is getting polluted day by day mostly due to polythene.
On this occasion, an Eco-Friendly Website was also launched. A publication of renowned Environmentalist Mr. M.S. Wadoo titled ‘Meri Khahanee’ was also released by the chief guest. The environmentalist has also the credit of having discovered the oldest chinar in the valley.
The process of filing of nomination papers for the Baramulla-Kupwara Parliamentary Constituency is on. Today one Independent candidate filed his nomination papers. With this the number of nomination papers filed has gone to four.
In the meantime, three nomination papers were issued today totaling the number of papers issued to 30.
It may be recalled here that the last date of filing of nomination papers is April 24 while scrutiny of these papers will take place on April 25. The date of withdrawal of nomination papers is April 27, 2009.
–As per notification of Assistant Returning Officer, Khansahib, Budgam, the EVM training to the concerned officials will be imparted at SDM Office Khansahib on April 24, 2009, Nayabat Office Waterhail on April 25, Nayabat Office Arizal on April 27 and Nayabat Office Parnewa on April 28, 2009.
The training will start at 11 a.m(Source:INFO Kashmir)
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