Prof Talat releases book, journal on Kashmir studies
Commends IKS for starting PG programme in Anthropology
Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad Friday released two publications of the varsity’s Institute of Kashmir Studies (IKS). The publications include an edited book titled ‘Kashmir: Past and Present’ and ‘Journal of Kashmir Studies’. Prof Talat, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said: “Such books and journals, which carry articles […]
DPEO issues notification for Phase-VI in Bandipora
BANDIPORA: District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad issued notification for sixth phase of by-elections to Panchayat Election-2020 for the vacant Sarpanch and Panch seats of the Panchayat Halqas of Bandipora (partly) and Aloosa block (partly) and District Development Council-Arin Constituency of the district on Thursday. According to the District Panchayat Election Officer, […]
33 Candidates withdraw nominations, 11 rejected in Anantnag
251 nominations received for phase IV in Kupwara
ANANTNAG/KUPWARA: According to District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) Anantnag, 33 candidates have withdrawn their nominations, while the nominations of 11 others were rejected for phase-II of the District Development Council (DDC) elections and Panchayat by-elections, 2020 in two blocks viz Shangus and Chittergul of the district. As per the official data a total of 264 […]
MRCFC, SKUAST-K conducts seed distribution programme
SRINAGAR: A Seed/input distribution cum one day training programme on Scientific Rice Production (SRP) Technologies under Tribal Sub Plan-Rice of All India Coordinated Research Project on Rice (AICRIP-Rice), was conducted here at Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops (MRCFC) Khudwani, SKUAST Kashmir on Thursday. The programme was sponsored by ICAR-IIRR Hyderabad, and Ministry of Agriculture […]
Winter preparedness, election related arrangements reviewed
BUDGAM: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Khan, Friday visited Budgam and took stock of winter preparedness of the district administration besides assessing arrangements being made to ensure smooth conduct of DDC, ULB and Panchayat by elections in the district. Advisor was briefed by Deputy Commissioner, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza, about winter preparedness of the administration through […]
Atal Dulloo takes stock of ongoing works at IGGDC Jammu
Directs expediting pace of works at New Block
JAMMU: Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo Friday visited Indira Gandhi Govt Dental College and Hospital (IGGDC) Ambphalla here and took stock of ongoing construction and other works there. He was accompanied by Principal GMC Jammu, Principal IGGDC Jammu, Medical Superintendent Dental College and other concerned. During the visit, the Financial Commissioner took […]
International outreach program for JK’s Saffron Industry held
JAMMU: The Consulate General of India, New York in association with Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) and US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) organized a virtual International outreach programme cum conference to promote export of Saffron of the Union Territory. The event, which was aimed at to increase the export of this globally renowned […]
Deputations of tourism stakeholders meet Sarmad Hafiz
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tourism, Culture & Youth Services & Sports, Sarmad Hafiz Friday said the Department is taking all steps to redress the issues of tourism stakeholders even as various promotional activities have been undertaken since the Unlocking for tourism sector began in Jammu & Kashmir. Interacting with various deputations of tourism stakeholders which met him […]
Baseer Khan reviews winter preparedness at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Friday chaired a high level meeting here to review preparedness of administration in view of vagaries of weather, maintaining Law and Order during District Development Council elections and Panchayat By-Elections. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, PK Pole; Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary; IGP, Kashmir Vijay Kumar; SSP, Mohammad […]
CS reviews status of PMDP Projects
JAMMU: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam chaired a meeting to review the sector-wise implementation of PMDP projects in terms of the physical and financial progress achieved till date. Extensive deliberations were held to review the progress of key developmental projects to augment infrastructure in road, power, and renewable energy sectors. The meeting also […]
