DC B’la reviews preparations for Independence-Day, 2024
Directs all concerned to ensure arrangements for seamless celebration of the day BARAMULLA: In anticipation of the Independence Day 2024, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa on Saturday convened a meeting of Officers from different departments at Dak Bungalow here to review the preparations for smooth celebrations of the national day across the district. […]
DC Kulgam reviews functioning of Social Welfare Deptt
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan chaired a meeting of Officers to review the functioning of Social Welfare and implementation of various beneficiary and pension schemes of the government in the district. District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) informed the chair that under Integrated Social Security Scheme, 29082 cases have been sanctioned and […]
DE&CC Kupwara organises one-day Job Fair for unemployed youth
KUPWARA: The District Employment & Counseling Centre (DE&CC) Kupwara organized a one-day Job Fair at its office premises for the unemployed youth of the district. The event saw participation from several prominent organizations, including Wyath Service Pvt. Ltd., Mir Job Placement Organisation, Haddaf Education Pvt. Ltd., Recforge International Pvt. Ltd., and Spiceat, offering over 160 […]
Justice Nargal visits Kupwara, reviews functioning of Court Complex Kupwara
Inspects ongoing construction of new building of Court Complex KUPWARA: Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Judge High court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge district Kupwara) visited the District Court Complex Kupwara and reviewed the ongoing construction work. On his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by Principal District & Session Judge Kupwara, Shazia Tabasum; […]
SMC rebuts news item questioning its activeness vis-a-vis tackling issue of stray dog overpopulation
SRINAGAR: In response to a news item published by a local daily newspaper alleging inactiveness of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), the SMC has taken significant steps to address the issue of stray dog overpopulation. As per an official communication issued here, it has been informed that the corporation is diligently implementing the Animal Birth Control […]
Two drug peddlers detained under PSA in Kishtwar
Jammu, July 13 (PTI): Two alleged drug peddlers were detained under stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kishtwar district, police said on Saturday. The accused were identified as Tousif Qayoom alias “Chadda” and Muzaffer Hussain alias “Dagga” and lodged in the district jail Kathua, a police spokesman said. He said both are ‘notorious drug peddlers’ […]
Two dead, 25 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Doda
Jammu, Jul 13 (PTI) Two persons were killed and 25 injured when a bus skidded off the road and plunged into a 200-feet-deep gorge in hilly Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The accident took place near Bhatyas at around 10.25 am when the private mini bus was on its way […]
Police action against clerics in Anantnag over ‘inflammatory’ remarks
Srinagar, Jul 13 (PTI) Two clerics have been “bound down” in Anantnag district for allegedly using inflammatory language targeting a specific community, police said on Saturday. The clerics were identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Veeri and Abdul Rashid Dawood. The remarks made were brought to the attention of the Anantnag Police, which promptly initiated proceedings against […]
Govt plans to launch Rs 750 cr fund to promote startups and rural enterprises
NEW DELHI, July 13 (PTI): The government is poised to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Startups and Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) to support agripreneurs. Investments through the fund will be sector-agnostic, and debt alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), as well as direct equity support to start-ups working in Agriculture and allied sectors, an official statement said on […]
Security forces working in synergy to wipe out terrorism from Poonch: Police Official
MENDHAR/JAMMU, July 13 (PTI) : A senior police officer on Saturday said security agencies are working in synergy to wipe out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district which has witnessed a number of deadly terror attacks over the past two-and-a-half years. Senior Superintendent of Police, Poonch, Yougal Manhas said the Army and security agencies […]
