NC alleges mass illegal transfers
Srinagar: Opposition National Conference (NC) on Tuesday demanded a high-level inquiry by an independent agency into the slew of mass illegal transfers across various departments in gross violation of established norms and procedures. The party said these transfers were being affected for political and other considerations. Addressing various public workers’ meetings during his […]
Preserve historic buildings as symbols of cultural legacy: Minister
Srinagar: Minister for Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali Tuesday inspected the ongoing renovation work of the main building of the Department at Shaheed Gung here. Zulfkar Ali directed the concerned to restore the age-old nameplate of the building, which has wooden letters inscribed on it. The building is said to […]
KTMF, KCCI delegations call on FM
Srinagar: A delegation of Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) called on Minister for Finance, Education, Labour & Employment, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari here on Tuesday to apprise him about various issues being faced by them.The delegation headed by the president of KTMF Haji Mohammad Yaseen and […]
Hanjura assures to improve departmental efficiency
Doda: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura Tuesday concluded three day tour of Chenab valley including Ramban, Doda and Kishtwar areas wherein he took stock of various activities being carried out by Agriculture, Sericulture and Command Area Development (CAD) departments in the region. During his tour, the Minister inspected various developmental works undertaken under […]
Floriculture Deptt to showcase tulips in Sanasar
Jammu: Tulip garden developed by the Department of Floriculture at Sanasar would be thrown open for public on Thursday. This was informed by Director Floriculture, Jammu Babila Rakwal during a press conference here today. She informed that the garden in Sanasar has been developed on four kanals given by Patnitop Development Authority to develop it […]
Minister for use of latest techniques in livestock farming
Reasi: Minister of State for Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad Tuesday emphasized on the need to encourage shift towards use of latest technologies in farming especially livestock farming to increase the farm’s productivity, thereby the socio-economic conditions of the community. The Minister was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the Ram […]
Visit of 15th Finance Commission: CS reviews preparations with Administrative Secretaries
Jammu: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Tuesday chaired a meeting here with Administrative Secretaries, in view of the upcoming visit of the 15th Finance Commission (FC) to the state, slated in the 2nd week of April, 2018. The 15th FC constituted on November 27, 2017 with Shri N.K. Singh as its Chairman, shall make its […]
Financial Assistance disbursed among beneficiaries
Udhampur: An awareness cum cheque distribution camp was organized by Labour Department Udhampur. District Development Commissioner, Udhampur, Ravinder Kumar was the chief guest who distributed the cheques among the beneficiaries on the occasion. During the camp, a total amount of Rs.60,59,500 was distributed wherein 38 cheques amounting Rs: 9,06,000 was distributed among 38 beneficiaries […]
Indus water to cleanse differences between Indian, Pakistan
New Delhi: India and Pakistan will hold a two-day meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission here from Thursday to discuss various issues under the Indus Waters Treaty, sources said Tuesday. This will be the 114th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC), which should meet at least once a year as per the Indus Waters […]
Rajiv Gauba meets CM, reviews security situation
Srinagar: Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, who is on a visit to the state, called on Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday to discuss the overall security situation prevailing in the state. Gauba and Mehbooba held two meetings here and discussed the security and the law and order situation in the state, an official spokesman said. […]
