DoWP, Wetlands Division Kashmir celebrates ‘World Wetland Day’
SRINAGAR: On the eve of ‘World Wetland Day’ (WWD), the Department of Wildlife Protection (Wetlands Division Kashmir) Friday organized a grand function to commemorate the day. The theme of this year was ‘Wetlands and Human wellbeing’ which underscores the critical role wetlands play in supporting lives and strengthening the health of ecosystem. This theme was […]
Chairperson KVIB chairs awareness camp at Khojipur
Announces women skill training centre for panchayat JAMMU: Chairperson J&K Khadi Village Industries Board (KVIB), Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, Friday convened awareness camp cum interactive session with educated unemployed youth and aspiring entrepreneurs at Khojipur, Jammu. The camp was also attended by Secretary CEO KVIB, Dr. Jagdish Chander, senior officers from Board, representatives from PRIs […]
Chogalpora Kulgam residents demand upgradation of power infrastructure

Kulgam: The residents of Chogal Pora area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district are up in against the Power Development Department (PDD) for its failure in upgrading power infrastructure in the area. The residents of the new colony area of ChogalPora said they have cut their trees to ensure that they are used as electric poles […]
Two day election training for Police, civil officers concludes
SRINAGAR: The two day training program organised for police and civil officers, in preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, concluded here Friday. The event was attended by about 30 police officers of Dy SP and ASP rank and abot 40 civil officers of ADC and ACR rank of Kashmir division on 1st and […]
Not hopeful of Centre holding assembly polls in JK in 2024: Congress Leader
Jammu: Senior Congress leader and former MP Bhakta Charan Das on Friday said he was not hopeful of the BJP-led central government holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir before September-end. However, he said, the government should respect democracy, people’s sentiment and the Supreme Court directive by holding the much-awaited elections in the Union Territory. […]
Distt Admin Kupwara arranges air sorties for Karnah
KUPWARA: Much to the delight of the stranded passengers and patients of snow bound Karnah sub division, the District Administration Kupwara Friday arranged helicopter service for them. As many as 12 persons were airlifted from Tangdhar to Kupwara, including 5 patients, who were in need of advanced treatment, in two air sorties during the day. […]
NCORD meeting discusses efforts in combating drug abuse in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: The district-level NARCO Coordination Committee (NCORD) meeting was held Friday at the mini-secretariat in Ganderbal to review the efforts of enforcement agencies in combating drug abuse and narcotic trafficking. The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Gulzar Ahmad along with SSP Ganderbal, Sandeep Gupta. The meeting included detailed discussions on previous directives […]
UPHC, Hazratbal in Srinagar District bags NQAS Certification from MOHFW GOI
SRINAGAR: Marking a significant accomplishment, the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Hazratbal of Srinagar District has bagged the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) Certification from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) for upholding High Standards of Quality at the Health facility. The UPHC Hazratbal became First Health facility in Jammu and Kashmir […]