Public participation key factor for good governance: DC Anantnag

Chairs Block Diwas at Larnoo, Anantnag

ANANTNAG: The District Administration Anantnag, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC), SF Hamid Wednesday presided over the Block Diwas (Public outreach cum Grievance redressal programme) at sub division Kokernag, here. The camp was attended by PRI members, sarpanches, panches and a large number of local people from the adjacent villages of Larnoo, Wangam, Loharsenzi, […]

KU organises seminar on meditation and Yoga

‘Meditation is an antidote to intolerance’

SRINAGAR: The Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS), University of Kashmir in collaboration with the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi organised a daylong seminar on “Significance of Meditation in Major Religions.” Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Prof. Nilofer Khan presided over the inaugural function. She highlighted the importance of observing the Yoga […]

DC Ganderbal convenes DCDC meeting

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir who is also the Chairman District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC) Wednesday convened a meeting of District level Cooperative Development Committee for implementation of various schemes aimed to strengthen Cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach to the grassroots level. The chair was informed that the Ministry of […]

Urs celebrations of Hazrat Mir Baba Hyder (RA) to commence on 27th July

GANDERBAL: The sacred occasion of Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Mir Baba Hyder (RA) is scheduled to be celebrated in Tullamulla on 27th, this month. With the significant event drawing near, the authorities are making extensive preparations, and a main Shab-e-Khawani is set to be performed on 26th July (7th Moharram). Typically, the celebration spans a […]

Member of Parliament calls on Lt Governor

SRINAGAR: Er. Gulam Ali Khatana, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Wednesday. The Member of Parliament expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor for various development initiatives taken in the fields of Infrastructure, Sports, Health, Education and beautification of public places, besides the historic welfare steps of […]

Day-2 of Youth Cultural Festival: Art Exhibition, dialogue on artistic critique, program on artistic heritage held

SRINAGAR: On the second day of ongoing Youth Cultural Festival (Amrit Yuva Kalotsav) at Tagore Hall here, a program dedicated to artistic heritage was featured by the artists of Sangeet Natak Academy. During the festival, a dialogue on artistic critique took place between the audience and the young students. The afternoon marked the beginning of […]

Mega Hand-holding session for JJM stakeholders held

KUPWARA: Mission Directorate, Jal Jeevan Mission, J&K, in collaboration with District Project Management Unit, Jal Jeevan Mission, Kupwara Wednesday conducted a day-long mega Handholding Session at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex, here. Aim of the Handholding Session was to create awareness about the importance of water quality for public hygiene and demonstrations of Field […]

Mega Hand-holding session for JJM stakeholders held

KUPWARA: Mission Directorate, Jal Jeevan Mission, J&K, in collaboration with District Project Management Unit, Jal Jeevan Mission, Kupwara Wednesday conducted a day-long mega Handholding Session at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex, here. Aim of the Handholding Session was to create awareness about the importance of water quality for public hygiene and demonstrations of Field […]

SDM Karnah visits Imambara Gundisyedan

Reviews arrangements for ensuing Muharam-ul-Haram

KUPWARA: Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM Karnah), Dr. Gulzar Ahmad Rather Wednesday visited Imambara at  Gundisyedan village  of the Karnah Sub Division  to oversee the arrangements put in place for ensuing Muharram-ul-Haram by various departments. SDM took detailed stock of arrangements by various departments to facilitate the people during the days of Muharram-ul-Haram.