Director Horticulture conducts extensive visit of Anantnag
Participates in awareness programmes
ANANTNAG: The Director Horticulture Kashmir, G R Mir Wednesday conducted an extensive visit of District Anantnag and participated in two awareness programmes held at departmental nursery Bijbehara and Sirhama in Srigufwara zone. The twin programmes were attended by a large number of growers. Director Horticulture in his address emphasized upon growers to come forward to […]
CoF, SFC reviews working of Forest Department in Shopian Forest Division
Says Green India Mission has produced remarkable achievements in South Kashmir
SHOPIAN: The Conservator of Forests (CoF) South Forest Circle (SFC), Irfan Ali Shah reviewed working of Forest Department in Shopian Forest Division, deliverance of Government work and the targets set for the current financial year in a meeting held at Padpawan Forest Complex. The CoF interacted at length with the Forest Officers and Forest frontline […]
Ayush Deptt organises Poshan Maah camp at Budgam
BUDGAM: Ayush Health and Wellness Center (AHWC), Kenihama Wednesday organised a health camp under Poshan Maah on the theme ‘Suposhit Bharat, Sakshar Bharat and Sashakt Bharat’ here. The camp was attended by number of locals who actively participated in the camp. During the camp, Medical Officer, AWHC Kenihama, Dr. Nusrat Bashir informed the gathering about […]
Army colonel and major, Deputy SP martyred in gunfight with terrorists in Anantnag
Srinagar, Sep 13 (PTI) Three security force officers including an Army Colonel were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Kokernag area of Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said here on Wednesday. Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish, deputy superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Humayun Bhat were critically injured in the gunfight and died later, they […]
AC gives nod to major tourist attraction at Jammu
SRINAGAR, SEP 13: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded the administrative approval for Installation of vertical lift from Peerkho Station of Jammu Ropeway Project to Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, at Jammu. The project shall be completed at an estimated cost of ₹ 27.00 crores […]
AC approves construction of 125-bed hospital at Reshipora, Budgam
SRINAGAR, SEPT 13: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded Administrative Approval to the construction of a 125-bed hospital at Reshipora, Budgam. Upon completion of the hospital at an estimated cost of Rs. 49.32 Crore, it is expected to improve access to quality healthcare for […]
President of India launches ‘Ayushman Bhav’ Campaign
GUJARAT/ SRINAGAR, SEP 13: President of India, Droupadi Murmu today launched the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ Campaign and the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ portal. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the launch ceremony, virtually, from Raj Bhawan. The event was followed by a UT-level programme organized by the J&K Administration. The Lt Governor expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble […]
Govt earmarks Rs 1,650 cr for additional 75 lakh LPG connections under Ujjwala
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) The government on Wednesday allocated Rs 1,650 crore towards the release of an additional 75 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) over three years ending March 2026. As per the existing modalities of Ujjawala 2.0, the first refill and stove will also be provided free […]
Return property papers to borrowers within 30 days of repayment or pay Rs 5k/day for delay, RBI to banks
Mumbai, Sep 13 (PTI) The Reserve Bank on Wednesday directed banks and financial institutions to release all original movable or immovable property documents and remove charges registered with any registry within 30 days after full repayment of a loan by the borrower. Failing to comply with the direction, Regulated Entities (REs) would compensate the borrower […]
Two security officers injured in Kashmir encounter
Srinagar, Sept 13 (PTI) Two security forces officers were injured in an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. The encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists hiding in Gadole area of Kokernag Tehsil in Anantnag district, a police official said. He said an Army officer and […]
