CS favours leveraging CITaG for future ready governance
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Saturday chaired the Empowered Committee meeting of the Centre for Innovation, Technology Adoption, and Governance (CITaG) to review its functioning in Jammu and Kashmir. Those who attended the meeting included Principal Secretary, Finance; Director, IIM Jammu; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Secretary, Planning; Secretary, Law besides other concerned officers from IIM, CITaG […]
Water is life
The recent dry spell across Jammu and Kashmir has made us to realise the true importance of water. The region which boasts of abundant water resources was running deficient in rains by more than 80 percent and as a result most of the springs that cater to the needs of the people ran dry. The […]
Ignorance is either not knowing or knowing wrongly
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Ignorance is not just the absence of knowledge; it is also the presence of misinformation. In an age where information is abundant, ignorance thrives not only because people lack knowledge but also because they accept and spread falsehoods. This is particularly relevant in today’s world, including in India, where misinformation, half-truths, […]
Fatherly love is pious
By: Syed Majid Gilani A father’s love is one of the purest and most selfless forms of devotion. It is not just a relationship—it is a foundation upon which a child’s identity, security, and future are built. This bond is deeply rooted in nature, an unshakable force that neither time, distance, nor hardships can truly […]
Sopore Town receives 24×7 power supply under PMDP, RDSS schemes: Javed Rana
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, Saturday said that Watlab Receiving Station has been upgraded from 1×6.3 MVA to 2×6.3 MVA under PMDP and completed in 2019. The Minister was replying on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to a question raised by Irshad Rasool Kar. He said that the upgraded Watlab Receiving […]
JKPDC to initiate, conclude promotion of eligible employees under recruitment rules shortly: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) has made departmental promotions of JKSPDC employees since 2010. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Muzaffar Iqbal Khan. He said that the promotions/release of higher grades have been granted to categories, other […]
Kala Kendra to be developed as a Centre for Performing, Visual Arts: Chief Secretary
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, announced that Kala Kendra will be developed as a premier Centre for Performing and Visual Arts in Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized the government’s commitment towards prioritizing culture as a vital component of identity. He highlighted the formulation of a well-defined Cultural Policy for Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing an art […]
Proposals for new housing colonies in JK to be placed for approval: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that its intention is to establish new housing colonies to address the growing demand for affordable housing across the Union Territory. In a reply to a question raised by Ch. Vikram Randhawa, the Housing and Urban Development minister stated that proposals for establishing new housing colonies […]
