DDC Reasi reviews working of District Industries Centre
Emphasises Industrialization, maximum sponsorship under Self employment schemes REASI: District Development Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan Saturday chaired a meeting to review the working of District Industries Centre, Reasi. DDC asked the functionaries to explore the scope of industrialization in the least touched areas of the district. DIC General Manager Mohammed Anwar Banday, gave a detailed power […]
DC Kathua inaugurates Inter-Zone District Level Sports Tourney
KATHUA: The District Sports Stadium in Kathua buzzed with excitement as the Inter-Zone District Level Tournament for U14 and U17 boys and girls commenced Saturday. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, who officially declared the tournament open. While interacting with young athletes, Dr. Minhas emphasized the importance of sports in […]
CEO-SSCL reviews progress of ongoing projects in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The CEO SSCL, Dr. Owais Ahmed Saturday conducted an extensive review of the ongoing projects viz. Traditional Souq Market, Craft Center, Jehangir Chowk Junction and Balidan Stambh at Pratap Park under SSCL in Srinagar District to ensure their timely completion and successful implementation. The Traditional Souq Market and Craft Center, a vibrant hub for […]
DDMA issues Advisory, cautions against swimming in open Water bodies
SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing weather conditions and forecast of sustained high temperatures till 29th of May 2024 by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Srinagar Station, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Saturday issued an advisory asking masses especially children to desist from swimming in open water bodies. As per the advisory, the general […]
DC Kupwara visits far-flung Budnamal area
Inspects various public institutions, hears public issues KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, Saturday had an extensive tour to far-flung and border area Budnamal to take stock of the functioning of public institutions and problems of the people. On her arrival at Budnamal, the DC paid a visit to New Type Primary Health […]
Police books three drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar, May 25: Police booked three notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla after obtaining formal detention order from competent authority, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that the notorious drug smugglers identified as Irfan Ahmad Sheikh son of Mushtaq Ahmad resident of Dewanbagh Baramulla, Ishfaq Ahmad Khan son of Abdul Rashid […]
Anti-tank mine found in Samba
Samba/Jammu: A rusted anti-tank mine was found on a river bank in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Saturday, police said. The lethal device was noticed by a villager on the banks of Basanter river near Bainglar village this afternoon, said a police official. The villager informed the concerned police post and a bomb disposal […]
Week long Photo Exhibition begins at Kala Kendra
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Culture and Tribal Affairs, Suresh Kumar Gupta, Saturday inaugurated a 7-day photo exhibition by noted journalist Sunny Dua at Kala Kendra. The event, titled as “Resilient Heritage”, is being organized by the Kala Kendra Society, Jammu with theme “Heritage of Jammu and Kashmir”. Sunny Dua, speaking at the inaugural function, shared insights […]
RDD Ramban conducts cleanliness drive in Panchayat Maitra-A
RAMBAN: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Saturday organized a cleanliness drive under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen at Panchayat Maitra-A Block Ramban with emphasis on cleanliness and disposal of waste. The RDD officials led by Block Development Officer Yasir Wani, besides locals took part in the cleanliness drive and resolved to strive for cleanliness, sanitation […]
Labour Department educates construction workers about precautions against heat wave
RAMBAN: The Labor Department team Saturday visited Dalwas and Cowbag construction sites to impart training and create awareness among Labourers/construction workers about the protection against ongoing Heat Wave. On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, the team of Labour Department led by Assistant Labour Commissioner, Amit Kumar engaged with the workers. About 100 […]