LG Manoj Sinha flags off ‘Run for Unity’ at SKICC
Srinagar, Oct 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on National Unity Day that commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Before the run commenced the Lieutenant Governor administered the unity pledge to participants, reaffirming the nation’s collective resolve […]
MLAs protest against news portal showing legislator using social media in assembly
Srinagar, Oct 31: Legislators from the ruling National Conference on Friday protested in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly against a news portal for circulating a video of an MLA scrolling through social media during the session. As soon as Question Hour began MLA from Karnah, Javid Mirchal, demanded strict action against the news portal for […]
LG to lay foundation for reconstruction of cloudburst-damaged houses at Chasoti on November 3
Jammu, Oct 31 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will reach out to the people of cloudburst-hit Chasoti in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district and lay the foundation for rebuilding houses and other infrastructure damaged in the mountainous belt on November 3, officials said. A cloudburst struck Chasoti — the last motorable village en route to […]
CS directs for accelerated implementation of key rural development schemes
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) Department to assess the progress of key flagship schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G), and the placement-linked skill training programme Himayat (DDU-GKY). The meeting was attended by Secretary, Rural Development Department, […]
Govt. committed to strengthen Foundational Education System in JK: Sakeena Itoo
Addresses orientation programme for capacity building of ECCE Aayas at Srinagar SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo addressed the Orientation Program for capacity building of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) AAYAS (helpers) at J&K State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT) Bemina here Thursday. The programme was […]
Govt committed to preserve rich artisanal heritage, boosting economic empowerment for skilled craftsmen: Dy CM
Felicitates 11 Artisans during third edition of ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign launch SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Thursday launched the third edition of the ‘Know Your Artisan’ series under the acclaimed ‘Soulful Kashmir’ branding campaign at the historic Polo View Market. Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce Vikramjit Singh, was also present in the event […]
Chaos in as 3 BJP legislators marshalled out over protest on corruption, flood relief
Srinagar: Three BJP legislators were marshalled out of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday after they stormed into the well of the House, continuing their protest over alleged corruption in the Roads & Buildings Department and the refusal to allow a discussion on flood victims. During the Question Hour BJP legislators demanded a […]
Mega Fruit Mandi on 300 Kanals being established in Kulgam: Agriculture Minister
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Javid Ahmad Dar Thursday said that a mega fruit mandi at Aar Mohala, Kulgam on 300 kanals is being established and the transfer of land in favour of the department is under process. The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Legislator, Abdul Majid Bhat Larmi regarding […]