ADDC Shopian chairs Block Diwas at Chitragam
SHOPIAN: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone Wednesday presided over a Block Diwas programme at Government High School, Chitragam Kalan Shopian. During the Block Diwas, local residents apprised the ADDC of various issues of public importance related to water, power, sanitation, traffic and other issues in their areas. The ADDC […]
Monthly NCORD meeting held at Kulgam
KULGAM: A District Level meeting of Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was Wednesday held under the chairmanship of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kulgam, Viqar Ahmed Giri to discuss various measures aimed to curb the drug abuse and narcotic trade in the district. Reviewing the action against the drug menace, ADC asked officers of all line […]
VBSY: Events held at two more locations within SMC jurisdiction
SRINAGAR: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) camp, organized by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, expanded its reach Wednesday by hosting events at two additional locations viz. Triangular Park Nishat and Government Girls Higher Secondary School at Brane within the SMC Jurisdiction. The gatherings served as a platform for officers and officials from various departments to […]
Social Welfare Department Shopian celebrates Veer Bal Diwas
SHOPIAN: Social Welfare Department Shopian Wednesday celebrated Veer Bal Diwas at Palaash Pinjoora Children from both the Child Care institutions (Pareesha and Palaash) took part in various competitions viz. Drawing, Debate and Singing. The winners of these competitions were provided with mementos and certificates. The children meticulously watched the Veer Bal Diwas message of our […]
Mistakes that hurt countrymen should not happen: Rajnath Singh to troops
Rajouri/Jammu, Dec 27 (PTI) In an apparent reference to three civilians being found dead after being detained for questioning by army, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said troops keep the country safe, but sometimes such mistakes do take place, which should not happen. It is the responsibility of the troops to win the hearts […]
MPhil not recognised degree: UGC to universities
New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI) The University Grants Commission (UGC) warned universities on Wednesday against offering MPhil courses, saying it is not a recognised degree and cautioned students against taking admission in such programmes. “It has come to the notice of the UGC that a few universities are inviting fresh applications for the MPhil (Master […]
Authorities seize orchard land belonging to ‘Notorious Drug Peddler’ in Mawer Handwara
Srinagar Dec 27: Authorities on Wednesday seized over five kanals of orchard land belonging to a notorious drug peddler at Mawer area in Handwara of Kupwara district. An official said that in a groundbreaking operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Handwara alongside the Revenue Department struck a major blow against the drug trade by […]
AC gives amnesty to settle tax arrears of pre GST regime
JAMMU, DEC 27: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved a proposal of the Finance Department for granting amnesty for settlement of Tax arrears pertaining to pre GST regime. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal […]
Govt bans Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)
New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI) The Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) (MLJK-MA), which has been involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and supporting terrorist activities, was on Wednesday declared a banned organisation. Announcing the ban on the MLJK-MA under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Union Home Minister Amit Shah […]
Cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 rises to 109 in India
New Delhi, Dec 27(PTI) Forty more cases of the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were recorded, with the tally of cases of the new variant across the country till December 26 rising to 109, official sources said on Wednesday. Thirty-six cases were detected from Gujarat, 34 from Karnataka, 14 from Goa, nine from Maharashtra, six from Kerala, […]
