Jammu, March 29 : Lt Gen. Ranbir Singh, Northern Army Commander, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan here today and briefed him about the present security situation in the State.
Governor and the Army Commander discussed certain important issues relating to effective internal security management.
Meanwhile, Prof. Mehraj-ud-Din Mir, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir, called on Governor Satya Pal Malik, at the Raj Bhavan here today.
Prof. Mir informed Governor about the ongoing research and academic programmes in the University and the other challenges relating to the rapid growth of this institution.
Governor emphasised the crucial importance of Universities being the Centres of excellence in teaching and learning.
Similarly, a delegation of J&K Panchayat Assembly led by its President Sh. Manzoor Ahmed called on Governor Satya Pal Malik, at the Raj Bhavan here today.
The delegation requested Governor to provide accommodation/ security cover to Panchs and Sarpanchs and Municipal Councillors; empowering all Sarpanchs and Panchs as per Panchayat Act 1996; enhancement of monthly salary of Panchs and Sarpanchs; release of funds directly into Panchayat accounts; construction of gutted/new Panchayat Ghars in every Panchayat Halqas; organisation of Panchayat Melas; and early constitution of Block and District level Panchayat Bodies.
