Child Marriages: Stigma for a civilized society
Er. Prabhat Kishore In most of the countries, marriage before 18 years is strictly prohibited as it violates the natural rights of the children. It is a malpractice, as it denies the children from attaining health, education and other opportunities exploring a dire consequence in their life. It exposes girls to violence throughout their lives […]
Strategic juggling to ace in boards and competitive exams
Ankit Kapoor While the students have been put in a situation of dilemma due to swing between the preparation for the board exam or the competitive exams, it is evident that both are important in the present scenario of the on-going pandemic. It is not the first time when we have such a stressful situation, […]
Frequent power cuts hitting bat industry
Anantnag: The frequent power cuts have been posing great loses to the bat industry in Sangam belt of Bijbehara sub division in south Kashmir. The owners of various bat factories have alleged that the workers have to sit idle for hours as pesky power cuts are not allowing them to work. Notably, the bat Industry […]
Div Com reviews functioning of Revenue department
Stresses on ensuring prompt public grievances redressal
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Thursday chaired a meeting of officers to review the functioning of the Revenue department in Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal districts. The meeting, among others was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal, Director Land Records, ADC Srinagar, Assistant Commissioner Central, ACR Srinagar, SDM Srinagar, Tehsildars […]
Chairperson, NWC held interaction with NGOs
Says working towards welfare of women in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Chairperson, National Women’s Commission (NWC), Rekha Sharma, on Thursday held an interactive meeting with NGOs working towards the welfare of women from various parts of Kashmir Valley here at Banquet Hall. The meeting was organized by the State Resource Centre for Women, Social Welfare Department J&K Government. On the occasion, the Chairperson NWC emphasized […]
Directorate of ISM-AYUSH celebrates World Unani Day-2021
SRINAGAR: Directorate of Indian System of Medicine ISM (AYUSH), Jammu and Kashmir Thursday organized a grand seminar to celebrate 5th World Unani Day at Auditorium Hall, Government Dental College, here. The World Unani Day is celebrated on February 11 every year to commemorate visionary scholar Hakim Ajmal Khan on his birthday, who has contributed in […]
DIPR Shopian organises Debate cum Cultural programme on Covid-19
SHOPIAN: To raise awareness about Covid-19 Pandemic among students living in rural areas, the District Information Centre (DIC), Shopian today organized a Debate cum Cultural Programme based on Covid-19 Do’s and Don’ts, in the premises of Al-Mustafa Educational Trust (AMET) Mashwara, here. District Information Officer Shopian, Showkat Ahmad Khan was the Chief Guest on the […]
Handicrafts department organises Artisan Awareness Camp
PULWAMA: The Handicrafts Department of district Pulwama Thursday organised a one day Artisan Awareness Camp cum Registration Mela at Town Hall Awantipora. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Awantipora was the Chief Guest on the occasion. During the camp various officers of District Administration and bankers highlighted the welfare schemes launched by the Government of Union Territory […]
Lt Guv inaugurates General Bus Stand Jammu, Multilevel Car Parking
JAMMU: Taking a major step towards making Jammu city more vibrant, citizen friendly and congestion free, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Thursday inaugurated the much awaited General Bus stand, Multi-level Car Parking cum Commercial Complex worth Rs 213.08 crore. Constructed by Jammu Development Authority (JDA), the new facility has built-up area of around 60,064 sqm, having […]
Online Services, SBRAP 2020-21 of L&E Deptt reviewed
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Labour and Employment (L&E), Saurabh Bhagat chaired a meeting to review the Online Services and State Business Reforms Action Plan 2020-21 of Labour and Employment department here Thursday. Speaking during the meeting, Saurabh Bhagat directed the concerned officers to take all necessary steps for developing the software so that remaining services of […]
