Orientation Programme on ‘Fodder Resources’ held
SRINAGAR: A divisional level training cum orientation programme was held on Saturday at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, here. The training programme was inaugurated by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal. Addressing the participants, the Director Agriculture underlined the importance of fodder crops for managing the livestock feed demands. He said that the department is already working […]
H&H Deptt Pulwama holds day-long Exhibition, awareness Camp
PULWAMA: A one-day exhibition cum awareness camp for the cooperatives of Pulwama district was organised on Saturday by Handicrafts and Handloom (H&H) department Pulwama. The theme of the programme was ‘Encouraging Cooperatives towards Self Reliance’. An overwhelming response and participation of Handloom and Handicrafts Cooperative members of the district was observed, besides a large number […]
DHEW Budgam holds series of Activities under BBBP
BUDGAM: The District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) Budgam conducted Special Gram Sabha, Mahila Sabha. The event was held with an emphasis on CSR and Child Protection and Importance of Skill Development among Girls and Pasting of BBBP Stickers, at Hushroo Chadoora, Budgam. On the occasion, participants were informed about skill development and training […]
Two self-styled political activists held for duping people
Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that two persons, projecting themselves as political activists, were arrested for allegedly duping people on the pretext of providing government jobs in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. “On January 11, Police received information that two self-styled political activists from Pattan area are demanding money on the assurances that […]
Dulloo calls for adequate supply, availability of petroleum derived spray oils for Agri use

Reviews implementation of infrastructure Fund Schemes in Agri, Allied sectors
JAMMU: The Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo on Saturday chaired a meeting of officers to discuss the availability and supply of petroleum-derived spray oils for use in agriculture and allied sectors in the Union Territory. The meeting delved into various issues related to freight and supply capacity of the empanelled […]
Jammu Admin retrieves over 20 Kanal prime state-land
JAMMU: In continuation to the anti-encroachment drive, the district administration Jammu Saturday retrieved prime Government Land measuring 20 Kanal 05 Marla here at village Machallian Nagbani of Domana area. In a joint anti-encroachment drive, teams of revenue officers, police and other concerned officials retrieved over 20 kanals of State land worth crores from the encroachers […]
DIPR hosts symposium cum cultural programme at Udhampur
UDHAMPUR: Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Cultural wing Jammu, in collaboration with District Information Centre Udhampur, Saturday organised a Symposium cum cultural programme on “Cultural Practices for Sustainable Environment” here at Government Girls High School Udhampur. President Senior Citizen Club Udhampur Mahadeep Singh was the chief guest at the event organised under the supervision […]
Secretary J&K Sports Council flags off Khelo India contingent to MP

JAMMU: Secretary J&K Sports Council Nuzhat Gull Saturday flagged off Khelo India contingent of J&K to Madhya Pradesh. The opening ceremony of the Khelo India National games is scheduled to be held on the 30th of this month and will conclude on the 11th of next month. While speaking on the occasion, she said that […]
Power shutdown in Jmu areas
JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Lalle-Da-Bagh, Lower Muthi, Lakshmi Vihar, Balwant Vihar Udheywala, Anand Nagar, Nachillian, Nagbani, Floura, M/C Domana, Machallian, Akhnoor, Tanda, Jourian, MES, Ranjan, Pargwal, and adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 29 from 9 am to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to […]
Officials conduct spot inspection of extraction sites
Move to ensure availability of minor minerals for Delhi-Katra expressway, Ring Road project
KATHUA/SAMBA: Secretary Mining Amit Sharma on Saturday conducted an extensive visit to the mining extraction areas of Kathua and Samba belts of J&K UT. Notably, major National Highway projects like Delhi-Katra Expressway and Semi Ring Road works are going on in these belts. He was accompanied by Managing Director, J&K Minerals Limited and District Mineral […]