SRINAGAR, MARCH 21: A delegation of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) today called upon MD & CEO J&K Bank, Baldev Prakash at Corporate Headquarters. During the introductory meeting, MD & CEO felicitated the newly elected members of KCCI executive body led by President Javed Ahmed Tenga.
Bank’s General Managers Ashutosh Sareen, Syed Rais Maqbool, Syed Shujaat Hussain, Divisional Head (Kashmir) Syed Shafat Hussain, Zonal Head (Srinagar) Shabir Ahmad along with DGMs were also present at the meeting besides senior KCCI office-bearers Ashaq Hussain Shangloo, Fayaz Ahmad Punjabi, Faiz Ahmad Bakshi and others.
Speaking on the occasion, MD & CEO Baldev Prakash dwelt upon the long-lasting relationship between the chamber and the Bank saying, “J&K Bank is your Bank, which has always supported businesses in a very pro-active manner. While carrying forward the rich legacy spanning over decades of mutual progress, we plan to take this association to another level in coming times.”
“Whatever is required to further strengthen the relationship will be done within the regulatory guidelines, for I truly believe that our progress is interlinked with your growth. And we need to join forces to accelerate the socio-economic development of this place”, he added.
Earlier, the members thanked the Bank for its continued financial support especially to ensure continuity and revival of businesses during difficult times like 2014 floods, Covid19 etc. The delegation also put on record its appreciation of the management for recently taken measures especially rolling out One Time Settlement Schemes and establishment of LCUs.
While stressing upon the need to engage each other at various levels, members of the delegation assured the Bank’s management of complete cooperation from KCCI whenever and wherever required.
SRINAGAR, MARCH 21: Khelo India 10 Ka Dum events continued with a friendly cricket match played between Sports Council Cricket Academy girls and Women’s College Cricket team at TRC Cricket Academy ground, Srinagar.
Earlier winning the toss Women’s College invited Cricket Academy to bat, a decision which looked quite good initially as fielding team drew first blood by sending the opener Bisma and one down batter Ummat back to pavilion without troubling score card much.
However, Snowber, Insha and Arwin steered the team well with their individual contributions of 44, 25 and 26 runs respectively while Saba was pick of the bowlers for the Women’s College claiming 3 wickets.
In response Women’s College team suffered early jolt losing both openers with scoreboard yet to cross double figure mark.
The middle order assault led by Nazia and Saba added quickfire runs to the total and team very well looked to chase the target at ease however, which was not the case to be. Insha struck a vital blow sending Saba back to dugout with her individual score of 23 runs and batters that followed were all in tatters.
With regularly losing wickets at the other end, Nazia tried single handedly to keep scoreboard ticking but her dream run was halted by a peach of a delivery from Saba who clean bowled the top scorer just short of what could have been the first fifty of the match but she was left short of six runs, with her individual score card reading 44 and Insha was back in the pavilion.
Rest of the batters fell like a pack of cards and the innings folded at 94 runs.
For Sports Council Cricket Academy Arwin-II picket 2 wickets while Insha, Arwin-I and Samia bagged a wicket each and winning the match for the team by 37 runs.
Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull in her message to the female cricketers asked them to remain all geared up as Sports Council is planning to organize Women’s Cricket Tournament this summer and teams drawn from all the districts of the union territory shall participate in the event.
The preparations for today’s match were supervised by Abid Nabi, Junior Cricket Coach Sports Council and he was assisted by Faisal Fayaz in the endeavor.
SRINAGAR: Keeping with its tradition of organizing annual Kisan Mela, the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology or SKUAST- Shalimar Kashmir organized a mega two-day annual Kisan mela on the weekend in the first week of March drawing thousands of people, agriculture enthusiasts, agriprenuers and agriculture experts together from nook and corner of the UT.
Amidst an overcast sky, an elderly man walks brisk to reach a seed stall among hundreds of kiosks arranged in a pattern on the foothills of Zabarwan Hills on the outskirts of Srinagar. After searching through the scores of stalls, his search finally ends at a seed stall where he happily gets his share of Bean seeds. Mohammad Ismail Dar, a progressive farmer from Zewan Srinagar has come to visit Annual Kisan Mela at SKUAST Shalimar here.
On Sunday, March 4, the picturesque campus presented a festive look, as thousands of people visited the famed mela bedecked with hundreds of stalls displaying and selling new varieties of plants, seeds and even the fauna.
Every year, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology Kashmir holds Annual Kisan Mela at its main campus Shalimar. Mostly organized in the first half of March, this year the event was held on 4th and 5th March.
Amidst the visible respite from Pandemic, the mela saw a heavy footfall of people, as hundreds of farmers, nature enthusiasts and even families along with children could be seen thronging the mela.
“Actually I had come here to get Kiwi saplings only. But after looking at the kind of new and hybrid varieties of different plants, I have now purchased almost six types of saplings ranging from flowers to fruits,” says an enthusiastic housewife Shahida Akhtar from north Kashmir’s Pattan area who has come here along with her family. “Though these are available at many places in the valley now, I think here I can get good and trusted varieties! After coming here I also came to know that there are many new varieties available these days which we could grow in our kitchen gardens,” adds Shahida while carrying a pack of flower saplings in a bag.
Hundreds of progressive farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, local and regional agricultural zones had setup stalls in the premises of the campus displaying their agricultural produce. From hybrid variety of flowers, apple, plum, peach, cherry, walnut, colourful corn, organic mushroom, honey, diary products, fowls and Australian sheep to high yield cows, the stalls displayed a variety.
“These type of fairs give us glimpse into agricultural activities of the valley. They reflect our cultural and agricultural diversity,” says one of the officials from SKUAST coordinating the annual mela in the campus.
“These stalls displaying the products derived from diverse flora and fauna of valley are a window to our primary activities. These moments enrich our experience. People should come and visit such fairs as the act encourages the farmers as well as the researchers. Moreover, such gatherings help in updating the knowledge regarding the modern trends in agriculture,” the official opined.
“A stall setup under the banner of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ganderbal was among the focus of attraction. Apart from a range of organic products at display, the stall attracted droves of people for rootstocks of a variety of fruit plants. We have sold a good number of rootstock on the first day. We hope, by tomorrow we will finish the remaining stock,” says the In-charge of the stall.
While high yield variety seeds and saplings were the centre of attraction, display of modern technology used in agriculture these days at many stalls also added color to the fair. From newly introduced walnut dehuller, paddy thresher, bike tractor to integrated farming, experts demonstrated their use. Speaking to a group of people, Dr Waseem from SKUAST elaborated upon the ambience and applications of integrated farming system.
In a live demonstration of system, the expert showed how a farmer can use his orchard for integrated farming mixing backyard poultry, dairy, agriculture crops and vermicomposting together besides growing fruits. Integrated farming is a latest trend that envisages both sustainability as well as more profitability. “By switching to integrated farming while the farmers can yield more from small land holdings, the vermicomposting and mixed agrarian activities ensure the conservation of the quality of soil.”
Apart from the stalls representing different agricultural zones of the valley, some farmers from neighbouring union territory of Ladakh also added to the rich culture of the fair. Tsering Dolma, a champion farmer from the 14000 ft high altitude Nyoma area of Leh had put a variety of local organic products on display. “All these products are purely organic in nature. We do not use any sort of chemical fertilizers, as all our products are grown with the help of vermicompost,” says Tsering while displaying a handful of barley grains to customers as people keep thronging the venue.
JAMMU, MARCH 20: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his warm greetings to the people, especially the members of the Parsi community, on the occasion of Navroz, the Parsi New Year.
In his message, the Lt Governor said that the auspicious occasion of Navroz symbolizes new beginnings and celebration of seasons.
“May the festival bring happiness, health and prosperity to all,” the Lt Governor said.
It is an honour for J&K to host the Championship: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, MARCH 20: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the closing ceremony of 71st BN Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship today.
Congratulating all the participants and winners, the Lt Governor said it is indeed an honour for J&K to host the Championship.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor paid tributes to Shri B N Mullik and said this tournament which saw participation of players from around the country is a befitting tribute to him for his exemplary service to the nation.
The teams from various states and CAPFs have strengthened the spirit of unity in diversity and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, said the Lt Governor.
The leadership, discipline, enthusiasm, valor & sacrifice of our brave soldiers & officers of the police & CAPF is an inspiration to the society and people, he added.
The Lt Governor further said that we are continuously working to establish an environment that is conducive to stability, security and economic development of the region.
The Lt Governor shared the development journey of J&K since the last three years.
He highlighted the rapid industrial development taking place in J&K and observed that a new industrial revolution has started in the Union Territory.
The final was played between Mizoram and Assam Rifles in which Mizoram won by 1-0.
Sh. Dilbag Singh, DGP, officers of Civil and Police Administration, players, coaches, managers of the State Police and Central Security Forces teams were present.
Kishtwar: Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board Kishtwar, Mahmud Anwar Alnasir, on March 20 called the meeting for periodical review of “DCPO, CWC and JJB and other stakeholders of Kishtwar district for the effective implementation of Juvenile Justice Act” at the conference hall, District court complex Kishtwar here.
A handout said, “The meeting was attended by ASP Kishtwar, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Members CWC and JJB Kishtwar, District Child Protection Officer Kishtwar, DySPs , SHOs, Special Juvenile Police Officers, Medical Superintendent, Superintendent of Child Care Institutions, LCPO, PO NIC , PO IC of DCPU Mission Vatsalya Kishtwar and other staff members.”
While addressing the participants, the Principal Magistrate said, “all the stakeholders must work in close coordination with the Juvenile Justice board, Child Welfare Committee of Kishtwar besides directed police to provided update list of SJPOs to board quarterly.”
He directed right at the inception of investigation when any CCL comes in contact with Police, the first and foremost thing needs to be done is verification of age, proof of age before he or she is apprehended.
“He also insisted that every 164 CrPC statement and every medical examination of minor to be accompanied by a lady officer either by CWC/JJB/ LCPO and Social workers of DCPU.”
“Taking a strong note on expenses of dietary and non dietary including travelling charges of escort to be borne by Mission vatsalya with out fail. He also directed that standing medical board be constituted by Medical Superintendent for age determination , psychological assessment and counseling.”
The Principal Magistrate said that interdepartmental coordination and an integrated approach was a must for the proper legislation and delivery of the justice.
He impressed upon the police officers to “issue Character rolls without directions passed by JJB in case of CCL besides directed no Biometric record photographs of CCLs be kept in police record.”
The Principal Magistrate also directed the “immediate shifting of the Place of Safety of CCLs from Police post to another civil building.”
Srinagar, March 20: President All J&K Shia Association and PC General Secretary Molvi Imran Reza Ansari extended his felicitations to people of Jammu & Kashmir in particular and throughout the globe on the occasion of Nauroz. Molvi Imran said that Nauroz-e-Alam comes with the vitality and freshness of nature and conveys the beautiful message of the green and blooming spring season.
“We are proud that this magnificent event is not only celebrated in Iran but also people in many countries around the world celebrate Nauroz which is also called the “Alam-Afrooz”, meaning a new day that brightens the world with its arrival”.
Molvi Imran said that Nauroz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar. Besides holding different functions and cultural programmes, people also offer special prayers on this day.
Molvi hoped that the day will usher the state in a new era of progress and prosperity and people will stand united to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and amity while celebrating the festival.
In his message of felicitations, General Secretary All J&K Shia Association and Senior leader JKPC Abid Hussain Ansari, said that the festival has high cultural and religious significance. Abid said that Jammu and Kashmir is a symbol of a composite culture where people of different religions are living together in peace and harmony adding that this centuries-old brotherhood and communal harmony needs to be strengthened. He hoped that the day will usher the state in a new era of progress and prosperity and people will stand united to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and amity.
On this occasion JKPC Youth General Secretary Mudasir Karim while greeting people on Nauroz said that this auspicious day marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical Northward equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed. Extending the greetings to the people of Mudasir Karim prayed for peace, development and tranquility in the UT.
Assam Rifles won the final of women’s championship
Mizoram Police to clash with Assam Rifles in Men’s Final
Srinagar,March 19: As the 71st B.N. Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship approached the final stage, today excited matches were played among the women and men football teams. The finale of Women’s Championship was played at Synthetic Turf Ground TRC Srinagar where ADGP Kashmir graced the occasion as the chief guest. The final clash for the title between Mizoram Police & Assam Rifles is scheduled tomorrow on 20th of March 2023 at 1:20PM at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar.
Prior the match, ADGP Kashmir interacted with players of both the teams and congratulated them for their exemplary performances throughout the championship. He lauded all the women teams who performed in the championship for showing courage and displaying their skills which encourages the local youth of the valley. He also praised the J&K Police women football team for enticing local women towards sports activities. Speaking on the occasion, ADGP Kashmir said that the main motive of such types of activities is to attract the youth in sports besides, refrain them from doing any ill activities which is harmful for them as well as for the society.
The women football finale was played at Synthetic Turf TRC Ground between Assam Rifles & SSB team. The mouth-watering match was witnessed by a huge crowd who were supporting their favourite teams. During the match, tense moments were seen for the crowd as their favourite teams tried to dominate the opposite side. SSB women team tried various attempts but could not break the defence of Assam Rifles which gives Assam Rifles edge to win the championship at the end by the margin of 3:1.
Pertinently, before the finale match, CRPF women and Odisha women teams played Hard Liner match for achieving 3rd position which ended with the win of CRPF women team by 2:0.
In men’s competition, two semi-finals were played between Assam Rifles and Kerala Police at Kashmir University ground and Mizoram Police & Punjab Police at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar.
The match between Assam Rifles & Kerala Police was played with great fervour as the road to the finals has not been easy for either team. However, their resilience and fighting spirit have seen them through the challenges and today they fought for the glory. Assam Rifles managed to break the wall to enter the finale of the Men’s championship by defeating Kerala Police 3:0.
In another nail-biting semi-finale contest between Mizoram Police and Punjab Police witnessed thrilling efforts by both the teams at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar. Both the teams tried their highest level of skills to dominate the opposite team in order to enter the finale. However, Mizoram Police scored the marginal goal and entered the finale of the championship by 2:1.
The finale match will be played between Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar tomorrow at 1320 hours (1:20PM).
As the men football teams approach the finals, we wish both teams the very best of luck. May the best team win and may this match be remembered for years to come.
Dy. Director Information, Bilal Mukhtar presides over as chief guest; Singer Mehmeet Syed was guest of honour
SRINAGAR, MARCH 18: The Department of Music, Government Degree College (GDC) for Women, Nawakadal in collaboration with the Cultural Activities Committee today organized an Inter-College Qawali Competition.
The event was presided over by Deputy Director Information (PR) Kashmir, Bilal Mukhtar who was also chief guest on the occasion and renowned singer, Mehmeet Syed was guest of honour.
Among others, Principal of the college, Prof. (Dr) Neelofar Bhat; and faculty members were present on the occasion, besides the students also participated in the event.
At the outset, Principal GDC Nawakadal felicitated chief guest and guest of honour with mementos and flower bouquets.
The programme started with College Tarana sung by a group of students while the entire programme was hosted by Prof. Mehvish Syed.
Renowned Singer & Composer Raja Bilal; Assistant Professor, GDC Eidgah, Dr Shah Faisal and Vocalist Muneer Ahmad Mir were the Judges on the occasion and were also felicitated by chief guest and Principal GDC Nawakadal.
The students of Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Government Degree College Pampore, Government Degree College Nawakadal, Government Degree College Sumbal, Government Degree College Baramulla presented their performances and mesmerized the audience with their qawalies and aroused spiritual feelings.
Meanwhile, Raja Bilal, Mehmet Syed and Muneer Ahmad Mir also enthralled the audience by melodious ghazals and songs.
The soulful performances were pearled with Kashmiri songs and Rouf.
In the competition, GDC Nawakadal won first position while Islamia College secured second position and GDC Sumbal got third position. They were awarded trophies and appreciation certificates.
Earlier, Dr Asmat Ara presented a welcome address in which she welcomed guests, participants, faculty members and students, while at the conclusion of the programme Dr Sabina Ahad presented Vote of thanks.
Congratulates all award winners for their commendable service to preserve and promote priceless cultural and artistic heritage
Administration has taken important steps to boost handicraft and handloom sector: LG Sinha
We are committed to provide training, design, technology, financial and other infrastructure support that will significantly contribute to the growth of handicraft & handloom sector and earnings of artisans: LG
SRINAGAR, MARCH 18: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha presented the UT Level Award to the Artisans at Raj Bhavan auditorium today.
The Lt Governor congratulated all the award winners for their commendable service to preserve and promote priceless cultural and artistic heritage.
The Lt Governor said administration has taken several important steps to boost handicraft and handloom sector.
We are committed to provide training, design, technology, financial and other infrastructure support that will significantly contribute to the growth of this sector and earnings of artisans, he added.
The Lt Governor said an unprecedented growth has been recorded in the last three months and this sector has registered Rs 729 crore worth export despite the instability in the global market and it shows the collective efforts of artisans and handicraft department.
More than 3 lakh artisans are registered with the department. Number of steps like enhanced financial assistance, 7% interest subvention, training, assistance to 3000 Self Help Groups and cooperative societies have been taken to accelerate the development of this sector, he added.
The Lt Governor also spoke on the various other efforts of the UT administration such as GI tagging, labeling, brand building, incentives to increase exports and ensure access to the global market.
“The Department has launched e-commerce platforms to empower the artisans,” the Lt Governor said.
Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister, J&K has set a new record in Village Industrial Unit. In the last financial year, 1.73 lakh new jobs were generated under PMEGP alone, he added.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor directed the Department of Handlooms and Handicrafts to develop a mechanism for further increasing the export in the sector and changing the lives of artisans and craftsmen.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sh Prashant Goyal, Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce; Sh Vijay Kumar Biduri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, other senior officers of Handicraft & Handloom Department, besides large gathering of awardees and artisans were present.
