MSME DFO Sgr, IICT Sgr initiate two six-week ESDP for artisans
SRINAGAR: Recognizing the importance of empowering local artisans, Br MSME DFO Srinagar, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) Srinagar has initiated two six-weeks Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programs (ESDP) for artisans in Maharajpora and Khanpora Handwara areas of Baramulla and Kupwara districts. Br- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development and Facilitation Office […]
Haj-2024: HCI invites online applications for selection of Haj Trainers
SRINAGAR: The Haj Committee of India (HCI) has invited online applications from desirous eligible candidates for selection as Trainer for imparting Orientation/ Training to the selected pilgrims of Haj-2024 (Hijri-1445). Accordingly, all eligible interested persons are informed to go through the details of the said Circular and follow the instructions thereof for applying online as […]
DC Bandipora reviews status of HADP, directs for rigorous awareness campaign
BANDIPORA: In order to accelerate the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and ensure its success in Bandipora district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ur Rehman Rather, Wednesday chaired a meeting with the concerned officers. At the outset, the DC took stock of the progress made under the HADP since its launch […]
Terror conspiracy case: NIA files chargesheet against Pak national, 2 J&K residents
New Delhi, Jan 09: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday chargesheeted three more persons, affiliated with an offshoot of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), for conspiring to unleash violent terrorist attacks with sticky bombs, IEDs and small arms in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement, issued by the investigation agency the accused include a […]
Lt Governor reviews preparations for Khelo India Winter Games 2024
JAMMU, JAN 09: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations for 4th Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to begin on 2nd February at Gulmarg. The Lt Governor was briefed by Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary Youth Services and Sports, on the progress of preparatory works assigned to the concerned departments. The […]
Arms recovered near LoC in Kupwara
Srinagar, Jan 9 (PTI) Security forces recovered arms and narcotics near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said on Tuesday. The police said a person has also been picked up for questioning. Based on a specific input, the arms and narcotics were recovered from Keran Payeen near Cobra Post […]
NEET-PG 2024 exam rescheduled to July 7
New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI) The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Postgraduate examination has been rescheduled to July 7 this year, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences said on Tuesday. The cut-off date for the purpose of eligibility for the exam this year is August 15. The exam was earlier scheduled to be held on March […]
Govt to set up 100 centres to provide affordable assistive devices to people with disabilities, senior citizens
Goa, Jan 9 (PTI) About 100 centres will be set up by June for providing affordable assistive devices to people with disabilities and senior citizens, a senior official said. From 10 Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK), there are 45 such centres which have been established in all states and Union territories, Disabilities Affairs Department Secretary […]
DGCA grants approvals for two more flying training organisations
New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given approvals for two more Flying Training Organsiations, taking the total number of FTOs in the country to 36. A senior official at the regulator on Tuesday said approvals have been given for two FTOs — Dunes Aviation Academy, Bhavnagar in Gujarat […]
Active Covid cases in country recorded at 3,919
New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI) India has logged 475 new cases of Covid, while the number of active cases of the infection stood at 3,919, the health ministry said on Tuesday. Six deaths — three from Karnataka, two from Chhattisgarh and one from Assam — have been reported in a span of 24 hours, according […]
