Senior govt officials directed to attend main I-Day functions
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday directed all the officials above the rank of Under Secretary to attend the main function of Independence Day on August 15 at Jammu and Srinagar. The government in a circular also said that any absence will be only permissible with prior permission of their immediate superior. “Independence […]
1 lakh students in Jammu sensitised on Value Education, Child Protection
JAMMU: More than one lakh students of Government Schools of Jammu division were sensitised about value education and child protection in both the Summer and winter zones in the month of July. This was done in pursuance to the monthly counselling calendar of Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ). Values like Patriotism, Truthfulness, Empathy, Love […]
Dir Tourism reviews progress on Homestay, tented accommodation registration
SRINAGAR: Director Tourism Kashmir Dr G N Itoo Friday reviewed the progress achieved on registration of Homestay and tented accommodation across Kashmir. The review was conducted with an aim to enhance the bed capacity in order to attract more tourists. The meeting discussed the identification of destinations and resorts where the scheme has been rolled […]
Police arrests notorious drug peddler in Sopore
Sopore: Police have arrested a notorious drug peddler in Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his possession. In a handout issued here, the police spokesman said a police party of Police Station Sopore under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Furqan Qadir intercepted a suspicious person at a checkpoint established at Gul Abad Arampora. “The accused […]
7 crafts have got GI certification, 1.55 lakh artisans trained: Lt Guv
Calls for preserving age-old pristine craftsmanship of JK
ANANTNAG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the government has ensured GI certification for seven crafts of Jammu and Kashmir and has trained 1.55 lakh artisans through 432 training centres. “GI certification for seven crafts including Carpets, Pashmina, Sozni, Khatamband, Walnut Wood carving, Paper Mache, Kani Shawl has been done, besides 1.55 lakh […]
