Peaceful, developed JK government’s top priority: Union Minister

Reviews implementation of social welfare schemes in the UT
JAMMU: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale Saturday said that Government of India wants a peaceful and developed J&K and is committed to develop Jammu and Kashmir on all fronts. The Minister said this while interacting with the media during a press briefing held at Convention Centre, Jammu. Ramdas Athawale […]
Justice Javed Iqbal Wani visits Handwara, Kupwara
Inspects ongoing construction works of Court Complexes
KUPWARA: Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, who is also Administrative Judge for District Kupwara Saturday had an extensive tour of Kupwara district during which he took stock of Judiciary profile of Kupwara district. During the visit, Justice Wani visited Additional Sessions Court Handwara, where he was given […]
JK receives 100 Cr reward for achieving 100% rural electrification before deadline
Srinagar: The J&K has received a reward worth Rs 100 crore from the Government of India (GoI) for achieving the target of 100 percent electrification ahead of schedule. Pertinently, the J&K UT achieved another milestone under Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana ‘Saubhagya’ accomplishing the 100 percent target of rural electrification that too before […]
Advisor Bhatnagar reviews developmental scenario of Gurez
Visits CHC Dawar, Educational institutions, Work sites
BANDIPORA: On the second day of his visit to Gurez Sub-division, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Saturday chaired a meeting with sectoral officers at Dak Banglow here and took stock of all the developmental activities in the region. Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr. Owais Ahmed, SDM Gurez and District and Sub Divisional officers of […]
IGNOU starts July-2022 session admission process
Srinagar: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started the admission process for its various academic programs for the July 2022 admission session. With the commencement of the July admission session, this year IGNOU has added more courses to the list for the students, a statement issued by the university said. These courses include MSC […]
Dir Tourism inaugurates open exhibition of women entrepreneurs
Srinagar: The director tourism Kashmir Dr G N Itoo on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition of women entrepreneurs at Nigeen Club. Around 50 women entrepreneurs have put up their stalls at the three day exhibition. The items put up on display include homemade organic products, dried fruit and vegetables, jewellery, homemade pickles of vegetables and mutton, […]
SKUAST-K celebrates World Fish Migration Day
Srinagar: The Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-Kashmir on Saturday celebrated World Fish Migration Day. The event was organised in collaboration with World Fish Migration Foundation (WFMF), Netherlands and Directorate of Tourism Kashmir. During the programme, students of undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral degree programmes were taken to Upper Sindh Hydel Project-II, Kangan to understand the effects of […]
KU hosts mega Sufi Mushairah
Srinagar: The Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir (KU) Prof Nilofer Khan on Saturday inaugurated a mega Sufi Mushairah at the varsity’s Convocation Complex. The event was attended by eminent poets from different parts of the country who enthralled the audience with their glittering performances. The programme was jointly organised by KU, J&K Academy of Art Culture […]
ACS Home reviews facilities regarding Amarnath Yatra
Visits Yatra Niwas, Registration counters to inspect on spot arrangements
JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary Home, RK Goyal, Saturday held a high level meeting of civil and police administration besides visiting Yatra Niwas and Registration counters to inspect arrangements being put in place for upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Avny Lavasa, JMC Commissioner, Rahul Yadav, SSP, Chandan Kohli along with […]