UFMC announces holding of international festival in JK
Srinagar: Universal Film Makers Council (UFMC), Harman Cultural & Educational Society (HC&ES) is jointly organizing in association with Nava Karnataka Film Academy and Kashmir World Film Festival, a mega International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Spiritual Growth Center, Katra, Jammu in August. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Festival […]
Education top priority for District Administration: DC Anantnag
Felicitates class 10th, 12th toppers
ANANTNAG: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid Friday presided over the felicitation ceremony held for 10th and 12th class students who performed well in their examination and registered their names among the toppers of the district. On the occasion, the DC said that the students have demonstrated brilliance in their academic examinations and have […]
DC Kulgam inspects Noorabad Irrigation Canal
Takes stock of progress made in restoration of canal
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Friday visited Aharbal fall where he took stock of progress of ongoing restoration of Noorabad Irrigation Canal which is under execution of Rural Development Department. The ACD informed that the canal is source of irrigation to near about 1561 acres of land in more than […]
ADDC B’la chairs Disaster Management meet, reviews Disaster preparedness
Says, need is to adopt coordinated approach for Disaster Mitigation, Awareness
BARAMULLA: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Baramulla, Aijaz Abdullah Saraf Friday convened a review meeting on disaster preparedness, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of response systems. The meeting held threadbare discussion on the Response, Rescue and Rehabilitation preparation plan and strategy to mitigate the damage and loss of lives and property during […]
Sheetal Nanda tours Bandipora, inspects OSC, Child Care Home, CBRC
BANDIPORA: Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sheetal Nanda, on Friday visited Bandipora district and inspected One Stop Center (OSC) at District Hospital Bandipora besides Child Care Institute and Cradle Baby Reception Centre, Sonerwani. She took stock of the facilities being made available at One Stop Centre and the shelter home and also reviewed its functioning. […]
Bandipora Admin acts tough against erring clinical establishments
Conducts extensive inspection; seals private clinical, dialysis unit
BANDIPORA: The Bandipora District Administration, on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora sealed a medical clinic and Dialysis Unit for operation in violation of medical codes and norms. A team headed by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Umar Shafi Pandith, Chief Medical officer Bandipora along with the inspection team, inspected various clinical establishments of Bandipora […]
Vice Chairman NITI Aayog meets stakeholders

Listens to their views, ideas for Viksit Bharat
SRINAGAR: Vice Chairman NITI Aayog, Suman Bery, has conducted an exclusive interactive session with representatives from various sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, including Handicrafts and Handloom exporters and artisans, associations of Industries, Agriculture and allied sectors here at SKICC. The session aimed to address their concerns and discuss strategies for promoting growth and development in […]
Deputy Commissioner Anantnag reviews arrangements for Eid ul Adha
Directs Officers to ensure availability of essentials in market; conduct Market Checking
ANANTNAG: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid Friday chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming celebration of Eid ul Adha. On the occasion, DC passed a slew of directions to officers for ensuring all necessary facilities to the public including availability of sacrificial animals at designated locations and availability of essentials […]
DC Kulgam reviews security, other arrangements for SANJY- 2023
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal-Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Friday convened a meeting of officers to review security and other arrangements for smooth conduct of Annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2023. At the outset, the DC was briefed by CRPF, Police and other security wings about the arrangements made for smooth conduct of SANJY-2023 […]
Director Agriculture visits SMF Allowpora Shopian
Inspected different blocks, takes stock of activities
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Friday visited Seed Multiplication Farm Allow pora Shopian and inspected different blocks of the farm besides taking stock of different activities. Addressing the staff and technical experts of SMF Allow pora, Director Agriculture said that Department from last two years has started many initiatives and is endeavouring […]