MLA Kangan inaugurates mega Kissan Mela at Manigam
Urges farmers to adopt modern agricultural technologies to enhance productivity GANDERBAL: The Department of Agriculture, Ganderbal, today organized a grand Kissan Mela cum Exhibition at Manigam under the Centrally-Sponsored Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme. The event was inaugurated by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kangan, Mian Mehar Ali, who was the chief guest on […]
DC Baramulla reviews Safety & Security measures for Workers at Mega Project Construction Sites
BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, conducted an extensive visit to various mega project construction sites across the district, including Hadipora, Sangrama, Delina, Palhallan, and other locations. This visit aimed to assess the safety and security measures in place to enhance surveillance, deter untoward incidents, and safeguard laborers’ well-being. During the inspection, the […]
DDC Shopian inaugurates Mega Kisan Mela; calls for popularising Integrated & Organic based farming
Latest agricultural practices, technological interventions showcased & exhibited for public awareness SHOPIAN: The Department of Agriculture, Shopian and allied departments today organised a Kisan Mela at Old Fruit Mandi Shopian in order to give a platform to aspiring, progressive agri-prueners and successful farmers to showcase their farm activities, products and services besides generating awareness on […]
World Fisheries Day celebrated at KVK Kupwara
KUPWARA: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kupwara in collaboration with Fisheries Department today organized an impressive function at KVK Office here to mark the celebration of World Fisheries Day. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan was chief guest at the ceremony. KVK Head Kupwara, Kaiser Ahmad Malik, Assistant Director Fisheries, Salmaan Chalkoo, besides, stakeholders and students […]
Man detained under stringent Public Safety Act in Samba
Jammu, Nov 21 (PTI) A man named in several criminal cases was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Thursday, police said. The accused, Alam Din alias Allu from Manohar Gopala village, has been lodged at the Kathua district jail following an order issued by the district […]
Power Shutdown announced
SRINAGAR, NOV 21: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out the jumpering work on the 33KV Lisser Hiller line, the shutdown of below 33KV Lisser Hiller line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Hiller, Shankerpora and Arkhashpora shall remain off while the power supply to the […]
Jammu petrol pumps declare ‘no fuel for vehicles driven by minors’, DSE issues circular
JAMMU, Nov 21 (PTI): In a bid to ensure the safety of underage children, petrol pumps in Jammu have put up posters declaring “no fuel for vehicles driven by minors”. The Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of School Education (DSE) has also issued a circular prohibiting minor students from driving motor vehicles, including two-wheelers and four-wheelers, […]
CM refuses to sit in bigger chair at Jammu event, earns praise
Jammu, Nov 21 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah politely declined to sit in a chair specially arranged for him during an event here as it was larger than the other chairs. Abdullah inaugurated the four-day ‘National Agriculture Summit and Kisan Mela’ at the main campus of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences […]
Gautam Adani charged with paying USD 250 mn bribe to Indian officials
New York/New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) Billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged by US prosecutors for allegedly being part of a scheme to pay over USD 250 million (about Rs 2,100 crore) bribe to Indian officials in exchange of favourable terms for solar power contracts. Adani, India’s second-richest man, has been charged with bribery and […]
BJP protests against use of ‘expensive’ items at Kejriwal’s earlier bungalow, leaders detained
New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) BJP leaders and workers protested here against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, alleging “extravagant luxurious items” were used to renovate the official bungalow earlier occupied by him as Delhi chief minister. Police said they have detained some BJP leaders who took part in the protest. “No one is allowed […]
