Search operations conducted in Hajjin, Drubgam
Hajjin: A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched by Government forces in Hajjin village of north Kashmir, however, the cordon ended peacefully, police said on Friday. In another such operation searches were conducted in Drubgam village in Pulwama district. “Army and Special Operation Group of the Police launched a search operation at Khosa Mohalla […]
After 30 years of gap, TAAI convention to be held on Mar 27
Srinagar: Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) convention is being held in Kashmir after a gap of 30 years where hundreds of high profile delegates are expected to participate. In this regard Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan Friday directed that every effort should be made to make it a success. The Div Com was […]
Rs 3.53 cr subsidy released among 562 beneficiaries: Minister
Jammu: Government has released an amount of Rs 3.53 crore as subsidy among 562 beneficiaries of the State under Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) during the current fiscal till February, 2018, this information was given Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Kohli here on Friday. He was chairing a meeting convened to […]
Tassaduq calls for ‘zero waste’ tourist spots in J&K
Jammu: Minister for Tourism Tassaduq Hussain Mufti stressed for taking innovative measures for zero waste tourist spots, besides sensitizing masses towards waste management and waste segregation. The Minister was chairing a meeting of experts regarding various waste management issues in the State and methods needed to be adopted for tourism sustainability. Scientist, In-charge E-waste & […]
Are women getting the respect they command?
Our society is heading towards a disastrous end. The actions that we are indulged in day in and day out will put an end to the very concept of a society that we live in today. One such crime in which a good chunk of our population has indulged in of late is the gender […]
Minister reviews de-silting process on Zamindar Khuls
Jammu: Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today chaired a joint meeting of officers of Agriculture, Rural Development and Irrigation & Flood Control departments to review the progress of de-silting of Zamindar Khuls and creation of other irrigation assets in convergence with these departments here on Friday. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer […]
Dy CM for early completion of works to augment power sector
Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh Friday said that the officers should ensure that the targets set for completion of various centrally sponsored schemes are achieved within the stipulated time to augment the power sector and provide uninterrupted power supply to people. The Deputy CM was speaking at a meeting convened to review the […]
Editorial: Finalize the Srinagar master plan
Srinagar: The delay in getting the Srinagar master plan finalized it taking a heavy toll on the development front. Srinagar, a historical city which over the years has witnessed nasty growth in terms of infrastructure and other sectors is gasping for breath. It has now been almost a year the draft master plan 2035 was […]
Panchayat Ghar gutted in Kulgam
Srinagar: A Panchayat Ghar was damaged in a fire incident in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Friday evening. However, official sources said that it was not immediately known whether it was set on fire by anyone or blaze erupted due to some other reasons. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kulgam Shridhar Patil confirmed the […]
DSC guard dies of gun-shot wounds under mysterious circumstances
Jammu: A Defence Security Corps (DSC) guard died under mysterious circumstances due to gunshot wounds in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, police said today. Hakum Chand was on duty at a security tower when he fell down under mysterious circumstances in Dasal area of Rajouri last evening, the police said today. He was shifted to […]
