MORNING NEWS (Sponsored by Shree Toyota Jammu) * After a prolonged wait, pilgrims will be able to directly reach Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, by rail after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the first train today morning. * The sacred and auspicious 33rd Kalachakra initiation began yesterday at Jivetsal in Leh with nearly one lakh devotees from across the globe attending the elaborate ritualistic prayers performed by the monks under the guidance of Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama. * The Special Protection Group (SPG) guarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday took over venues of the Army briefing at high security Chinar Corps Headquarters in Srinagar and Power House at Uri ahead of PM’s visit. * Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Kashmir valley, moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference yesterday said that he should follow the course announced by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and resolve the Kashmir issue within the ambit of humanity. * Raising hopes of early implementation of GST, Empowered Committee Chairman and Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather yesterday said that all States are on board and only some concerns need to be addressed by the Centre. * Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed for constitution of task force to carry out surprise checks of doctors receiving freebies, gifts, and kickbacks for prescribing particular medicine of their favourite pharmaceutical companies. * Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has issued directives to Home Secretary, Anil Goswami to take immediate steps in easing the problems of Amarnath pilgrims for their hassle free pilgrimage. * Kashmiri Pandits have outrightly rejected the State Cabinet decision regarding settling of migrants in clusters in Kashmir valley. * Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic entered the semifinals in men’s doubles while another Indian Sania Mirza and her Romanian partner Horia Tecau sailed into the pre-quarterfinals of mixed doubles in the Wimbledon Championships.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 02:43:06 +0000
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