Month: November 2018

Water conflicts on the rise in Maharashtra, say experts

Mumbai : Issues of unequal distribution, lack of planning, political interference and growing demand for water were giving rise to disputes among the different regions of Maharashtra, according to experts on the subject. Maharashtra received inadequate rainfall this monsoon and the government recently declared drought in 151 out of […]

Rahul Gandhi slams CP Joshi’s casteist remarks

New Delhi  Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday disapproved of party leader C P Joshi’s remarks that have been slammed as casteist, and asked him to express regret. In a tweet in Hindi, Gandhi said Joshi’s remarks do not reflect, and are contrary, to the ideals of the Congress […]

Monaco to host 2019 Laureus Awards on February 18

New Delhi : The 19th edition of the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards will be held in Monaco on February 18 next year. Considered the ‘Oscars of sports’, the Laureus World Sports Awards celebrate global sporting achievements across the calendar year. The nominations to honour the sporting achievements of […]

I’ve never read a script in my career: Sunny Deol

Mumbai : Thirty five years and several blockbusters later, actor Sunny Deol says his process of working in a film is purely “instinctive” where he is more interested in listening to the storyteller than reading scripts. For Sunny, it is a matter of choice that he avoids reading scripts […]

Farooq Shah reviews status of languishing PHE, I&FC projects of Samba, Udhampur, Kathua

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 22: The Secretary PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) and DMRRR, Farooq Ahmad Shah Thursday directed for time-bound completion of all the languishing and new water supply projects in Samba, Udhampur, and Kathua districts of Jammu Division. The Secretary gave the direction […]

Funding of Languishing Projects: Finance Deptt issues guidelines

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 22: The Government has asked the Administrative Secretaries to urgently designate PIAs (Project Implementing Agencies) in their respective Departments to facilitate transfer of funds for completion of languishing projects approved by the High-Powered Committee. “To streamline the process of financingand ensure timely […]

Phase-VII: 1321 candidates in fray for 537 Sarpanch Halqas, 5234 for 4283 Panch wards

open view web desk SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 22: For the Phase-VII of Panchayat Polls, 1321 candidates are in the fray for 537 Sarpanch Halqas and 5234 candidates for 4283 Panch wards across the State after last date for withdrawal of nominations. Voting and counting for Phase-VII of Panchayat Polls-2018 […]

Chief Secretary greets people on Gurupurab

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 22: Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam has greeted the people of the State on Gurupurab, 549thbirth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. In his message, Chief Secretary described Guru Nanak Dev as an apostle of peace and tolerance and said his teachings would continue to inspire generations, […]

Vyas to meet public on Nov 26

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 22: Advisor to the Governor, BB Vyas will meet public on Monday 26thNovember instead of Friday 23rdNovember in connection with holding of Public Darbar at Convention Centre Canal Road from 10.00 am onwards. The deputations and individuals who have already registered themselves […]

Advisor Kumar listens to people’s grievances at Civil Secretariat

opeb view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 22: Continuing the public interaction programme to listen to the grievances of the people, Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today interacted with the individuals, public delegations at his office in Civil Secretariat. With a view to bring the demands and grievances […]

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