Zulfkar for counteracting misinformation campaign launched by TV channels about JK
Urging the officers of Kashmir Bureau of Information (KBI), New Delhi to redouble their efforts for better coordination with media in the national capital, Minister of Information, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali, today said there is an urgent need to counteract the negative discourse unleashed by some national news channels regarding J&K. The Minister made these remarks […]
ITCO presents study on import substitution industries to J&K Bank chairman
Standardization of the local products, scale of production and the skill-set both in terms of processing and marketing are the three critical areas for setting up of import substitution industries successfully. And this calls for intervention from all the stakeholders including the state and central government besides major financial intermediation from the banks. J&K […]
People hail govt’s decision to set up Horticulture University
The civil society and the Fruit Growers Association of Kashmir have welcomed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister’s announcement of setting up a Horticulture University in Kashmir. Pertinently, Jammu and Kashmir is famous for the quality of fruits grown in the state. The fruit industry is the biggest and most reliable source of income for the […]
Jehangir concludes tour of Ladakh, reviews ongoing developmental works
Vice Chairman Jammu & Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC), Sheikh Khalid Jehangir, today concluded his extensive tour to Ladakh region to inspect progress of various ongoing developmental works. During his tour, the Vice Chairmen met Chief Executive Councilor (CEC) Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo of hill development council Jehangir visited various projects sites during his tour, […]
PCI concerned over closure of media houses, retrenchment of journalists
The Press Council of India (PCI) has expressed concern over the growing challenges being faced by the news media industry in the country, resulting in closing down of media houses and mass retrenchment of the journalists. “The Council urges all the stakeholders to appreciate the direct impact that the closing down of the media houses […]
Rehabilitation Act: SC refuseearly hearing of Bhim Singh’s writ petition
The Supreme Court, on Friday, refused early hearing of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party founder, Prof. Bhim Singh’s writ petition that challenges the Jammu and Kashmir Rehabilitation Act of 1981. The Resettlement Act was passed under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, who was then the Chief Minister of the state. This legislation was […]
Divisional Commisioner reviews Jammu Airport expansion
Divisional Commissioner, Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, today reviewed the issues pertaining to the expansion of Jammu Airport including construction of alternate road connecting Nikki Tawi, shifting of 132 KV double circuit canal, shifting of Tawi feeder channel D-9A of escape channel, shifting of 11 KV electric lines and shifting of sewerage lines. The meeting also […]
DDC reviews Annual Trishul Bhaint Yatra arrangements
District Development Commissioner Doda, Bhupinder Kumar today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for Trishul Bhaint Yatra-2017 and Sthapan Divas of Sarv Shakti Shree Chandi Mata Ji temple Chinote which is going to start from July 18. All concerned District and Sectoral officers including SSP, Shabir Khatana, ADC Mohd Hanief Malik, ACR Tariq Hussain […]
147 PRCs issued during a camp at Pouni
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Babu Ram issued 147 PRCs during a camp held at Pouni here today. The camp was organized on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner, Ravinder Kumar and was attended by large number of people from Pouni, Laiter, Dodoa, Bhambla, Ransoo, Bharak, Saloon, Kana, Dhanoa and Sanager. The certificates were issued on the spot […]
7 days self-defence camp for girls at Indoor Stadium continues
In order to promote sports in the state, Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council organised seven days defence camp including one day for competitions at indoor Sports Stadium. More than 300 girl students from age group of 4 years to above 18 are being trained at the camp. They are getting trained under the supervision […]
