International Day of Democracy
By: M Ahmad Democracy is a universally recognized ideal and is one of the core values and principles of the United Nations. It provides an environment for the protection and effective realization of human rights. It is a political system in which the citizens are involved in the decisions and governing of the country regarding […]
Betrayed by Fate: A Tale of Mystery and Obsession
By: Saira Ulfat In a shocking twist of fate, he proved to be unfaithful! Just a few days ago, my world took a dark turn as my health plummeted. Racing to the local hospital, they ran tests, yet the results were fine. The Doctor prescribed medicine, but its magic eluded me, and my health spiraled […]
Tariq Zargar visits Kupwara, inspects SBM -G works, Amrit Sarovars
KUPWARA: Secretary in Rural Development Department & Panchayat Raj, Tariq Ahmad Zargar Wednesday visited Kupwara district and inspected Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) works and Amritsarovars. This visit is part of mechanism introduced by Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, wherein all Heads of the department have been tasked to visit blocks of allotted districts […]
Union Secretary L&E visits Budgam, inspects ongoing works
Also inspects ESIC health facility at Sonwar
BUDGAM/SRINAGAR: Union Secretary Labour and Employment (L&E), Arti Ahuja Wednesday visited Budgam and inspected the ongoing works on Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospital at SIDCO Industrial Complex, Ompora, here. During the visit, the Union Secretary inspected various development works under execution in the premier health facility. Interacting with the officers on the occasion, the […]
CEO reviews preparations for ULB elections in Jammu
JAMMU: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang Kondbarao Pole Wednesday chaired a meeting with nodal officers and other senior officers of the district to review the preparations for the upcoming Urban Local Bodies Elections in the district. During the meeting, the CEO highlighted significant transformation witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir as regular ULB elections have now […]
Lack of irrigation facilities effects paddy crop in Pulwama village
Paddy at ripening stage, no huge requirement of water at this stage: Official
Pulwama: In absence of irrigation facilities, the paddy crop in Lelhara area of Kakapora hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is getting affected, locals said. They said that huge land patches with paddy crop have got affected due to shortage of irrigation water in the area. They said that despite located on the bank of […]
Jal Jeevan Mission- During current FY J&K has spent Rs. 1447.06 Cr: ACS Jal Shakti
‘97% of critical work components awarded through transparent e-tendering system’
SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary Jal Shakti Department, Shaleen Kabra Wednesday gave an overview of the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Jammu and Kashmir since the inception of the mission. Addressing a press conference here at DIPR Auditorium, the ACS said that like all other States and UTs of the country Jal Jeevan Mission—a […]
DDC Chairman Budgam, Delegation of Apple Farmers’ Federation call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Nazir Ahmad Khan, Chairman, District Development Council, Budgam called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan Wednesday. The DDC Chairman expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor for the comprehensive development initiatives being undertaken in Budgam District. Rafi Ahmad Mir, former legislator from Pahalgam also met the Lt Governor and discussed various developmental issues […]
DDC Kupwara presides over Mega Block Diwas
KUPWARA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Wednesday presided over proceedings of Mega Block Diwas programme at Far-flung Moori Panchayat of Block Kalaroos. During the Block Diwas programme, local residents and PRIs apprised the DDC about various issues related to augmentation of water supply schemes and electricity, construction of Moori road, grid station […]
Secretary Sports Council holds staff meet in Kashmir division
SRINAGAR: To give opportunity to everyone to be part of the evolving sports culture in the union territory of J&K, the Secretary Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull Wednesday convened a meeting of all the managers, coaches, instructors, and mentors of Kashmir division to devise the plans for further expansion of the ‘My Youth My Pride’ and […]
