Few retd judges, some activists want judiciary to play role of Opposition: Rijiju
New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday claimed that a few retired judges and some activists who are “part of the anti-India gang” are trying to make the Indian judiciary play the role of the opposition party. He again criticised the collegium system to appoint judges, saying it is a result of the “misadventure” […]
Admin took important steps to boost handicraft, handloom sector: Lt Guv
Presents UT Level Award to the Artisans
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that the government is committed to provide training, design, technology, financial and other infrastructure support that will significantly contribute to the growth of handicraft and handloom sector and improve the earnings of artisans. Presenting the UT Level Award to the Artisans at Raj Bhavan auditorium , the […]
DC Srinagar chairs District Level Bankers Review Committee Meet
Says major push given to PM-FME scheme to boost Food Processing sector
SRINAGAR: A meeting of District Level Bankers Review Committee/District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad here at meeting hall of the DC Office Complex to review the performance of the Banks and other Financial Institutions under various Government initiatives and sponsored schemes. At the outset, […]
Rs 900 crore sanctioned for holistic development of agriculture sector
Doda: An amount of Rs 900 crore has been sanctioned by the Centre for holistic development of the agriculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir, a government official said, participating in a Kisan Mela’ here. The day-long Mela evoked a massive response with over 900 farmers and other stakeholders including agri startups turning up to know […]
Div Com inspects physical work progress on Z- Morh tunnel
GANDERBAL: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Saturday took an extensive tour of Sonamarg area where he inspected the ongoing work process on Z-Morh tunnel. During the visit, the Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir, Tehsildar Gund and other concerned. On the occasion, the Div Com was briefed about […]
NITI Aayog member visits ATL at GBHSS Manigam
GANDERBA: Member NITI Aayog, Dr. VK Saraswat Saturday visited Atal Tinkering Lab at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Manigam. He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal Shyambir, ADC Ganderbal, SDM Kangan, Tehsildar Lar, Chief Education Officer, Ganderbal, Principal BHSS Manigam and other concerned. On the occasion, Dr. VK Saraswat visited the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates distribution of vegetable, exotic vegetable seedlings
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Saturday inaugurated distribution of vegetable/exotic vegetable seedlings raised on scientific lines under hi-tech poly house conditions at Kilam, Kulgam. Speaking to the farmers, Director Agriculture highlighted the importance of vegetable cultivation in the overall development of the agriculture sector for the region. He said that the department is […]
DLC approves 18 cases under PM-FME
KULGAM: A meeting of District Level Committee (DLC) was held Saturday under the chairmanship of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Viqar Ahmed Giri to discuss and approve the cases/ proposals under Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM-FME) scheme under ‘one District one product (ODOP). During the meeting, 24 cases were tabled before the […]
