DGP sanctions special welfare relief for families of police personnel
SRINAGAR: Continuing with its endeavour to provide financial assistance to the families of deceased police personnel, the Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh has sanctioned rupees 1.54 crore as Special Welfare Relief in favour of dependents, legal heirs of deceased Police personnel, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that the special welfare relief […]
In a major fillip to MICE tourism, global Beauty Divas visit Kashmir
SRINAGAR: In a major fillip to MICE tourism and in a historic development for the tourism industry of J&K, a group of global Beauty Divas visited Kashmir today, as a prelude to the Miss World pageant 2023 with Tourism Department making all necessary arrangements for the visit. The group includes Miss World, Karolina Bielawska; Miss […]
Success Story: Razia Sultan, a Crewel Embroidery Entrepreneur establishes successful venture
Trained 200 girls in Crewel Embroidery, earns descent amount
KUPWARA: Razia Sultan, a young crewel embroidery entrepreneur from Trehgam Kupwara never pinned her hopes on Government jobs; instead she took her interest in the handicraft activities and scripted her own success story by dint of her hard work and passion. Monday, she has established a successful Crewel Embroidery and chain stitch unit at Trehgam […]
DC Kulgam reviews preparations for Digital J&K Week-2023
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Monday convened a meeting with district and sectoral officers at mini-secretariat here to assess the arrangements and preparations made for the celebrations of upcoming Digital Week-2023. The week-long event, scheduled in the first week of September, aims to promote digital literacy and empower the people of […]
ADDC Ganderbal inspects functioning of District Hospital
GANDERBAL: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Ganderbal, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani along with other officers Monday paid surprise visit of District Hospital Ganderbal and inspected various wards, sections of the Hospital and took stock of the overall functioning of the Health institution. Further, he enquired about availability of medical facilities, medicines etc for patients in […]
Lignite deposits at Handwara: G&M Dept approaches MECL, Ministry of Mines for resuming exploration, drilling
KUPWARA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, the Geology and Mining (G&M) Department, Kashmir has approached Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL), (a Govt. Of India enterprise) and Union Secretary of Mines (GOI) to resume the exploration (Geological investigation) and drilling of Lignite reserves at Nichhama, Hangnikote and its adjoining areas in Handwara […]
Implementation of HADP: Director Agriculture reviews physical, financial progress
SRINAGAR: To review the physical and financial progress on the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) and Capex budget (Scheme wise/district wise), the Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Monday chaired a meeting of senior officers at Agriculture complex Lalmandi Srinagar. Addressing the meeting, the Director Agriculture highlighted the importance of effective and timely utilization […]
Forest, Police department organize Joint Awami Darbar
SRINAGAR: J&K Forest and J&K Police Department Monday organized a massive public outreach programme in Kund valley Kulgam falling under jurisdiction of Anantnag Forest Division. The Programme witnessed participation of Deputy Inspector General of Police South Kashmir, Rayees Ahmad Bhat who was the chief guest on the occasion. DIG South Kashmir in his address impressed […]
Tourism Department holds Homestay awareness camps
SRINAGAR: In its efforts to further promote the concept of Homestays at so far hidden destinations, the Tourism Department conducted several awareness camps at Keran and Teetwal in Kupwara district and Gurez in Bandipora district during the last two days. The awareness camps were held on the instructions of Director Tourism Kashmir, Raja Yaqoob. During […]
Boat Club Pokhribal hosts Water Sports event
SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Water Sports (Kayaking and Canoeing) Association organised a Water Sports championship at the Pokhribal Boat Club here. The event showcased the 9th Canoe Sprint Men’s and Women’s Championship, captivating participants and spectators alike with its vibrancy and passion. This was the first event […]
