Needed a global treaty to solve pollution, ozone depletion
By: Deborah Lau After years of discussion, international negotiations on a global plastics treaty resume this week in Nairobi, Kenya, at the UN Environment Programme headquarters. The third session of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution will take place from today until Sunday November 19. The committee’s goal is to develop a legally […]
Harnessing the huge potential
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has enormous potential for producing hydel power despite not being well known for its energy resources like coal, gas, or petroleum. The UT of Jammu and Kashmir is widely known for its numerous turbulent streams that burst down precipitous mountains. Both the topography […]
JTFRP significant in raising critical infra and livelihood creation: CS
Chairs 5th PSC Meeting of this vital Project here
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Thursday chaired the 5th Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting of the World Bank funded Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) implemented by J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) here. Besides the Secretary Tourism & CEO, ERA the meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, H&UDD; Commissioner Secretary, Industries and […]
Royal Bengal Tiger pair to roar in Jambu Zoo
JAMMU: A pair of Royal Bengal Tiger, the National Animal, aged 9 years, is reaching Jambu Zoo Thursday from Aringar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Pertinently, the tiger pair has been brought here in exchange of a pair of Himalayan Black Bear from Jambu Zoo to Aringar Anna Zoological Park as part of an […]
‘Back to Village’ Phase V: Principal Secretary Finance chairs mega event at Qazibagh, Budgam
BUDGAM: Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Santosh Kumar Vaidya, Thursday chaired “Back To Village Phase V” programme at Qazibagh panchayat in Budgam block. On the occasion, Principal Secretary inspected stalls, set up by various departments to showcase their products and create awareness on various welfare schemes for the general public. During the inspection, Santosh Vaidya reviewed […]
‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’: Additional Secretary PMO attends activities in Gurez
BANDIPORA: Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Punya Salila Srivastava Thursday undertook a comprehensive visit to the Gurez Valley under the banner of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY), a transformative journey aimed at fostering development and progress across the Nation. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad along with SSP Bandipora Lakshay Sharma, […]
Director Agriculture visits Kupwara, takes stock of Rabi crop scenario
Also reviews supply, stock position of different inputs
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Thursday visited different areas of Kupwara district and took stock of the Rabi crop scenario in the district. He also reviewed the supply and stock position of different inputs. During the visit to different villages, Director Agriculture held interaction with the farmers and took their feedback regarding […]
DC Anantnag Inaugurates 70th Cooperative Week
Says cooperative sector on top priority for District Administration
ANANTNAG: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, S.F Hamid Thursday inaugurated the 70th Cooperative Week, underscoring the pivotal role of the cooperative sector in the district’s progress. The district level function was organized by the Department of Cooperative District Anantnag in collaboration with Cooperative Banks and Cooperative Societies, and witnessed participation from various stakeholders. The DC […]
‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ celebrated at Anantnag
Preserving, promoting the unique heritage of Janjati community top priority: DC
ANANTNAG: The District Administration Anantnag in collaboration with Chief Education Officer (CEO) Anantnag celebrated the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (National Tribal Day) across the District. The main function was organised at Eklavya Model Residential School Salia Anantnag where the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag S.F Hamid was the chief guest and paid the homage to Birsa Munda. […]
Arrangements reviewed for smooth conduct of JKSSB exams
KULGAM: In connection with the forthcoming JKSSB OMR based written examination of Panchayat Secretary, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kulgam at mini-secretariat Kulgam. At the outset, the ADC discussed threadbare arrangements to be put in place for the smooth conduct of the SSB forthcoming examination. It was informed […]
