Young Awantipora woman resorts to mushroom cultivation to earn a living
Pulwama: A young woman from Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is setting an inspiring example of determination and self-reliance by cultivating mushrooms at her residence to achieve financial independence. Rukhsana Rashid (30), daughter of Abdul Rashid Sheikh, a resident of Barsoo Awantipora is currently growing mushrooms at her residence with the support of […]
STD, NACIN conducts day long training workshop for Tax Officers of Jammu division
JAMMU: Jammu Kashmir State Taxes Department (STD) in collaboration with National Academy of Costumes, Indirect Taxes and Narcotic (NACIN) conducted a day long training workshop for Tax Officers of Jammu division at Excise and Taxation Training Institution, Nagrota. Commission State Taxes, P K Bhat, presided over the workshop as Chief Guest while Additional Commissioner Administration […]
DC Kulgam chairs DLRC/ DCC meeting, instructs banks to boost credit disbursement
Stresses comprehensive coverage under social security schemes like PMSBY, PMJJBY & APY KULGAM: The District Level Review Committee (DLRC) and District Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting of District Kulgam was convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan. The meeting reviewed the performance of banks and line departments for the quarters ending […]
DLC meeting for Forest Rights Act cases held at Shopian
SHOPIAN: A District Level Committee (DLC) under Forest Rights Act (FRA) was held at Mini Secretariat Shopian in order to approve the cases of forest rights of applicants of Devpora and Ramnagri villages. The meeting was chaired by District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar and was attended by concerned members including DDC […]
Baramulla observes ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’
BARAMULLA: The Department of Social Welfare, Baramulla, organized a special event to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) under the theme ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.’ The event was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Dy […]
Rs 20k fine imposed on erring FBOs in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: The Court of Adjudicating Officer, Additional District Magistrate Ganderbal, Gulzar Ahmad imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on Food Business Operators (FBOs) including manufacturers, wholesale dealers and retailers for violating the Sec.51 and 52 of FSS Act-2006. The fine was imposed on the erring traders (miss branded and sub standard food) during the proceeding […]
JK Handicapped Association holds protest in Srinagar
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Handicapped Association (JKHA) observed World Disability Day on Tuesday as a “black day,” and urged the state government to improve the welfare of the disabled community in the region. Dozens of JKHA members gathered near the Press Enclave here, holding banners and raising slogans. They called for immediate government action […]
Five soldiers killed on Indo-Pak border in last 3 years: MHA
Srinagar: Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai Tuesday said that five Indian soldiers have lost their lives along India-Pakistan border over the past three years. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the minister said that four soldiers were killed in 2021, while one soldier lost his life in 2022 along the […]
CM Omar Abdullah chairs review meeting of General Administration Department
JAMMU, DEC 03: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the functioning of the General Administration Department (GAD). The Chief Minister held discussions on key aspects, including the working of J&K Public Service Commission, J&K Service Selection Board promotions, cadre management, trainings, transfers, and other administrative matters. […]
Winter vacation for primary classes in Kashmir likely from Dec 09
For 9th onwards vacations likely a week later Srinagar: School Education Department is likely to announce winter vacation in a phased manner in Kashmir division from December 09, official sources said on Tuesday Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the directorate has sent a proposal to government, seeking permission to announce the vacation […]
