Secretary reviews implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
JAMMU: Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar Monday reviewed implementation of flagship programme ‘Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)’ in Jammu and Kashmir. Additional Mission Director, ABDM, made a presentation regarding the milestones achieved and the targets set as part of scheme execution. It was informed that, so far, more than 50 lakh ABHA IDs […]
Kashmiri leaders condemn Rajouri attack
Srinagar: Political leaders in Kashmir on Monday condemned the killing of five people by terrorists in Rajouri and slammed the LG-led administration for failing to weed out terrorism even after four years of abrogation of Article 370. Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said terrorists do not discriminate between their victims, whether they […]
Illegal extraction of minerals goes unabated in Kalampora Pulwama
Pulwama: The residents of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday alleged that the illegal extraction of minerals was going unabated in Nallah Sasa in Kalampora of the district. The residents said the people with vested interests were damaging the natural resources while the authorities were acting as mute spectators. The locals accused authorities of inaction […]
KU signs MoU with 6 colleges on hand-holding for NAAC accreditation
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six affiliated colleges aspiring to come in the fold of accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The colleges will be mentored under the NAAC’s Margadarshan Mentor-Mentee scheme, a quality promotion initiative that aims to guide and facilitate the […]
Justice Tashi Rabstan launches LADCS in J&K
JAMMU: Justice Tashi Rabstan acting Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Monday launched Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS) in 10 districts of the Union Territory. The system would be further extended to the remaining 10 districts in the coming months in a consolidated and improved manner to ensure quality […]
Dr Samoon reviews grievances registered on JKIGRAMS regarding SDD
JAMMU: The Principal Secretary Skill Development Department (SDD) Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon on Monday chaired a meeting to review the status of grievances and complaints received by the department on JKIGRAMS portal. The meeting was informed that 21 grievances and complaints have been received on the portal till date, of which, most of them have […]
JKWDMA delegation calls on Dr Samoon
JAMMU: A delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Wool Development Marketing Association (JKWDMA) led by its chairman Romesh Khajuria on Monday called on Principal Secretary Skill Development Department (SDD) Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon at Civil Secretariat Jammu. Chairman JKWDMA elaborated about various issues pertaining to the establishment of a wool development and marketing platform in J&K […]
DC Srinagar visits Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) at Bemina
Says role of Family critical in Addiction Recovery Programs
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday undertook a visit to Treatment Facility(ATF) at JVC, Bemina and Drug De-addiction Centre, SMHS Hospital of the District to oversee the Treatment and Counselling facilities being provided to the affected youth undergoing treatment. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Dr Syed Haneef Balkhi, Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Yaseen […]
Workshop, Awareness Programme on Promotion of Saffron Cultivation held
KISHTWAR: To make the local cultivators aware about the latest techniques of Saffron farming and its marketing, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Kishtwar Monday organised a Workshop cum Awareness Programme here at village Bera Bhata Panchayat Matta B. The Saffron – a unique spice is cultivated in the area for decades and the Department […]
J&K Bank throws open new premises of its Kud Branch
JAMMU: Upgrading its infrastructure for the convenience and comfort of the customers, J&K Bank Monday shifted its Kud Branch with its onsite ATM to new premises. Zonal Head Udhampur, Rajesh Gupta inaugurated the branch equipped with state-of-the-art infra-structure in presence of CEO, Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) Sher Singh, Branch Head Arun Sharma, other dignitaries besides […]
