Coping with COPD
By: Dr (Brig) Sarvinder Singh In the wake of urbanisation and modernisation we are managing to make our lives comfortable, at the same time our health is being affected the most. The air that we breathe is laden with a layer of poisonous pollutants and gases to an extent that it is posing risk to […]
JKP, JKB sign MoU for providing banking services to police personnel

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police and Jammu and Kashmir Bank Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wherein the bank will provide enhanced preferential banking services and benefits to the J&K Police personnel and NoK, wards of J&K Police martyrs. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Director General of Police J&K […]
Govt Middle School in Kulgam has only ‘three rooms for 120 students’

Kulgam: Government Middle School Nagam in DH Pora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district has only three rooms for around 120 students studying in nine classes, locals alleged Friday. They said said that a Middle school and Primary school was clubbed few years back however since then it has been facing a space crunch. They […]
Digital Week celebrations 2023: Mega campaigns held at several places in Kupwara
Chairman, Vice Chairman DDC inaugurate digital campaign
KUPWARA: The Mega Digital Week campaigns were held Friday at different venues across Kupwara district featuring informative stalls, Digi Vans, Mega Rallies and live demonstrations of e-governance platforms aimed at enhancing digital literacy among the people. On the occasion, stalls set up by various departments to showcase their achievements in the digital world were visited […]
RTO Kashmir visits Shopian, takes stock of Transport services
Says, transfer of land for modern driving test Centre in offing
SHOPIAN: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari who is on visit to District Shopian ince yesterday Friday visited Shopian town to review the working of the department and take stock of the transport services and traffic management in the district. The RTO conducted the district with a view to take first hand […]
Digi Mela continues on day-2 at Kulgam
KULGAM: The digital week celebrations continued Friday here with a function held at the mini-secretariat, Kulgam. On the occasion, PRI members, students and locals participated in the programme and got acquainted with various online services available. They also visited the stalls set up by different departments to generate awareness regarding online services offered by them […]
District Administration Kupwara initiates rigorous crackdown on illegal mining
Revenue of Rs.1.32 crore realised during current financial year
KUPWARA: In a concerted effort to combat the menace of illegal mining, the District Administration Kupwara on the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan has initiated a rigorous crackdown on illicit mining activities in the district. The District Mineral Office has increased vigilance to curb the illegal mining operations. This includes increased patrolling […]
‘Scan and Share OPD’ tokens: J&K moves to 2nd position across the country
SRINAGAR: J&K achieves 2nd position across country in generating of ‘Scan and Share OPD’ tokens surpassing Karnataka state by generating more than 7,92,641 tokens in August 2023. The Scan and Share queue less registration process has taken new heights under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission J&K and is turning out to be a game changer for […]
Tariq Zargar visits Kupwara, reviews progress on implementation of RDD schemes
KUPWARA: Secretary in Rural Development Department (RDD), Tariq Ahmad Zargar Friday visited Kupwara district and convened a meeting to review the progress on implementation of different RDD schemes and programmes in the district. During the meeting, Zargar reviewed progress of MGNREGA, CD-Panchayats, Mission Amritsarovar, SBM-G phase- 2 and other schemes. While reviewing MGNREGA, he directed […]
JKRTC management condoles sad demise of General Manager’s mother
SRINAGAR: The management of Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) has condoled the sad demise of mother of General Manager, JKRTC, Showkat Ahmed, who passed away after brief illness In his condolence message, Managing Director, JKRTC expressed his heartfelt sympathies and solidarity with the bereaved family. The employees of JKRTC, General Managers, Unit officers, […]