Funding crisis: UN says it’s forced to cut food aid to millions globally
United Nations: The United Nations has been forced to cut food, cash payments and assistance to millions of people in many countries because of “a crippling funding crisis” that has seen its donations plummet by about half as acute hunger is hitting record levels, a top official said Friday. Carl Skau, deputy executive director of […]
DGP sanctions financial assistance for police personnel, martyr families
Srinagar: The Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh sanctioned Welfare loan and relief of Rupees over 1.17 crore in favour of 95 Police officers and personnel of J&K Police to provide immediate financial assistance in order to meet their urgent requirements. He also sanctioned financial assistance of Rupees 2.20 lakh in favour of NoK […]
PRI representatives have vital role in creating targeted policies, welfare programsc: Advisor Bhatnagar
Visits Gurez, interacts with PRI representatives, locals
GUREZ: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Saturday visited Gurez subdivision of Bandipora district and interacted with DDC members, PRIs representatives including BDCs, Sarpanchs, Panchs as well as locals and took stock of various issues and demands raised by them related to the region. While interacting with them, Advisor Bhatnagar acknowledged their pivotal […]
Residents of old city Srinagar call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR: A delegation of residents of Downtown Srinagar called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Saturday. The delegation under the banner of Greater Srinagar Leadership submitted a memorandum to the Lt Governor containing various public issues and demands for the welfare of the people. Later, the representatives of Gujjar and Bakerwal Youth Welfare […]
DC Bandipora participates in Ashoora procession at Sumbal
BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Saturday participated in the Ashoora procession taken out at Sumbal Sub Division of Bandipota District. Dr Owais, on the occasion participated in the Zuljinah procession, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS). He also held the Zuljinah and the Alam besides walking alongside the […]
Distt Admin Ganderbal takes prompt action to ensure safety after cloud burst
GANDERBAL: Following recent incessant and heavy rains, no major loss has been reported in District Ganderbal except a cloudburst that struck the Gujar-Pati Preng around 3 AM Saturday resulting in a heavy discharge of water in the Nallah. According to the preliminary damage report, water in its route replenished seven houses with mud, suffocated a […]
Narco-terrorism case: SIA conducts raids in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Saturday conducted raids at several places in connection with a narco-terrorism case in Poonch district, officials said. The raids were conducted at four places in Mandi Tehsil of the border district, the officials said. They said the case relates to notorious drug peddler Rafiq Lala, a resident of […]
Delegation of QCI calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: The officials of Quality Control of India (QCI) led by its Secretary General, Dr Ravi P Singh called on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Saturday. The delegation comprising Dr Varinder Kanwar, CEO, NABET, QCI; Vikram Jindal, Lead, Sarpanch Samvaad; Manik Gupta, Dy. Director, Aditya Lakshman, Sr. Project Manager and the Lt […]
DC Kulgam visits Shahoo Sachan, participates in Ashoora gathering
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Saturday visited Shia inhabited area of Shahoo Sachan in Pahloo block, where he participated in observance of Ashoora mournings and took stock of services available for the people. On the occasion, the DC visited Imam Bara at Shahoo and took stock of available facilities including […]
