Conserving our wetlands
By: S. Muzamil The wetlands of Kashmir’s Himalayas are among the most biologically diverse and productive in the world. These ecosystems are home to a vast array of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on earth. Wetlands also provide critical ecosystem services, including water filtration, flood control, and carbon sequestration. […]
Remarkable Journey: From ODF to ODF Plus and Beyond with ‘Back to Village’ Initiative
KV News Feature Introduction: In a historic feat of dedication and persistent effort, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has achieved the status of an Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus Model, marking a significant milestone in the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin. This achievement, announced on August 14, 2023, is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Department […]
Understanding Scoliosis: Types and Available Treatments
By: Dr. Prankul Singhal Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects millions of people, particularly during their adolescent years. It’s characterized by an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, and in many cases, the cause remains unknown. This condition typically becomes noticeable during the teenage years when the spine’s development is in full swing. To […]
Police distributes sewing machines among needy families in Sopore
Srinagar: Police in Sopore under the aegis of Civic Action Programme (CAP) of J&K Police, distributed sewing machines among poor and needy families at District Police Lines Sopore, a police spokesman said Wednesday. DySP DAR Sopore Dr Hilal Ahmad Hilal-JKPS alongwith AO Police District Sopore Shamim Aijaz distributed sewing machines among needy, he added. On […]
Advisor Bhatnagar chairs 99th BoDs meet of JKPCC
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar chaired the 99th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary PWD, Shailendra Kumar; MD JKPCC, Rajesh Kumar Shavan; DG Codes, representatives of Finance and planning departments, Chief Engineer R&B, Jammu/Kashmir, […]
DC inaugurates 02 Day State-Level MDP at GMC Baramulla
BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar Wednesday inaugurated 24th, two-day State-level Management Development Programme (MDP) for Doctors, Nursing and other healthcare professionals at the Government Medical College (GMC) Auditorium, Baramulla. The programme was organized by the Academy of Hospital Administration (AHA), India in collaboration with GMC and Associated Hospital Baramulla to […]
NC expels district president in Bandipora for ‘indiscipline’
Srinagar: National Conference on Wednesday expelled its district president for Bandipora Mir Gulam Rasool Naz after he skipped party convention presided over by Omar Abdullah in the district. Party vice-president and former chief minister Omar Abdullah announced this while addressing a workers gathering at Block office here. He said that maintaining strict adherence to party […]
B2V-5 Programme in full swing across Baramulla
Gram Sabhas, public interactions held; issues of public importance discussed
BARAMULLA: The fifth phase of the ‘Back to Village’ programme is in full swing across Baramulla district with all the visiting officers conducting public outreach programmes in all 101 Panchayats across the district to take on spot appraisal of the issues and grievances of people. Various Panchayats in Pattan, Sopore, Tangmarg, Rafiabad, Uri, were covered […]
