Admin deserves applaud
The completion of the parking space at the ever busy Residency road-Abiguzar link deserves applause as the busy area witnesses a huge footfall during the most days of the week. The area is also the main activity area in the Lal-chowk belt which makes it prone to frequent traffic jams. Now that the terminal is […]
International Day of Sign Language
Communicating with gestures and actions M Ahmad The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf. It recognizes the importance of preserving sign languages as […]
Man –Animal conflict, a cause for concern
Peer Muhammad Amir Qureshi Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) occurs when animals pose a direct and recurring threat to the livelihood or safety of people, leading to the persecution of that species. Retaliation against the species blamed often ensues, leading to conflict about what should be done to remedy the situation. Although this is not a new […]
Revamping of ITIs, Polytechnics imperative for addressing skill gap: Advisor Bhatnagar
Reviews progress achieved by PwC on reviewing, upgrading courses in Polytechnics, ITIs
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved by Price waterhouse Coopers (PwC) on reviewing and upgrading the courses in Polytechnics and ITIs across Jammu and Kashmir at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary SDD, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon; Principal Secretary, School […]
Advisor Farooq Khan calls for providing further boost to sports activities
Reviews progress of various projects taken under PMDP, Khelo India
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Wednesday chaired a meeting to discuss matters related to further giving boost to sports and development of more sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Alok Kumar; Director YSS, Gazanfer Ali, Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul […]
Renaming of institutions, infrastructure
Div Com Kashmir convenes meeting of officers
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Wednesday held a meeting with the officers of various government departments for renaming institutions and infrastructure with martyrs and prominent awardees’ names. The meeting was attended by Director Handloom & Handicrafts, Secretary J&K Sports Council Srinagar, Joint Director Youth Services and Sports, Additional Secretary […]
NABARD conducts workshop on ACABC Scheme
Youth to get 44% subsidy in setting up of Agri Business units
SRINAGAR: In order to support agriculture development and create gainful employment for agriculture graduates besides extending extension services to the farmers, the Govt of India has announced a scheme for establishment of Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centers (ACABC). This was revealed at a district level workshop organized by NABARD at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST) […]
Union MoS Youth Affairs and Sports chairs officers meeting
SRINAGAR: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports and Home Affairs, Nisith Pramanik who is on a four day visit to Kashmir under the Union Government’s public outreach programme chaired a meeting of officers and officials of Youth Services and Sports Department (YS&S) at Youth Hostel today. During the meeting, Director YS&S, Gazanfar […]
Achabal’s Mughal Hamam in shambles, locals demand restoration
Anantnag: Local tourists as well as residents of Achabal area in Anantnag have appealed to UT Administration to restart renovation work of Mughal Hamam in Mughal Garden Achabal. They said that the Mughal Hamam is in a dilapidated condition and it has turned into a place of choice for people involved in anti-social activities. The […]
