Film Policy will revive Film Tourism, boost economy: Officials
Say the policy will promote local talent in JK
SRINAGAR: Much to the benefit of economy, Bollywood is again turning its eyes and cameras towards its once favourite shooting destination ‘Kashmir’ following the launch of Film Policy in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Monday. Like the increase in footfall of tourists, film crews are also returning to Valley to capture the picturesque, shooting friendly […]
KU organises motivational session
Srinagar: Kashmir University’s Centre for Career Planning and Counseling (CCPC) on Monday organised a motivational lecture on ‘goal setting in career and life’. The lecture was delivered by Rizwan-ud-Din, Commissioner, Provident Fund, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Addressing a group of participants including civil service aspirants currently undergoing coaching at CCPC and career counsellors, Rizwan-ud-Din underscored […]
Advisor Bhatnagar addresses training program at KU
Says NEP-2020 a suitable platform to translate research, ideas and innovations into actions
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Monday remarked that NEP-2020 has created a suitable platform in universities and other educational institutions for translation of research, ideas and innovations into actions for betterment of society. The Advisor made these remarks while speaking at the inaugural session of week long Synergistic Training program Utilizing the […]
Police solves theft case in Handwara, two held
Srinagar: Police in Handwara solved a theft case by arresting two accused persons involved in the crime, a police spokesman said Monday adding that stolen property has also been recovered from their possession. He said that on Sunday police received a written complaint from Khurshid Ahmad Mir of Dolipora stating therein that his motorcycle bearing […]
Police destroys poppy cultivation in Handwara
Srinagar: Police alongwith civil authorities destroyed poppy cultivation spread over vast area of land in different areas of Langate in north Kashmir, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a joint team of Police along with officials of Excise Department and Executive Magistrate Langate destroyed illegal poppy cultivation spread over vast area of land […]
Celebrations of ‘Hangul Week’ commences at Dachigam
Srinagar: Celebrations of Hangul week commenced on Monday at Dachigam National Park. Various DDC members, PRI members, members of Phaak Forum, students from various Schools and civil society members from various areas around Dachigam attending today’s function. Altaf Hussian, Wildlife Warden, Central Kashmir presided over the function and said that the last viable population of […]
SANJY–2022- Sanitation measures being put in place in full swing: Officials
ANANTNAG: As Amartnath Yatra 2022 is all set to be held after a gap of two years, the District Administration Anantnag has set in motion a detailed sanitation plan to ensure cleanliness in the district, officials said. Municipal Committees and Community Development blocks falling on the Yatra route are buzzing with activities in ensuring that […]
MUMKIN scheme: 30 vehicles distributed among beneficiaries at Anantnag
ANANTNAG: As many as 30 vehicles were today distributed among the beneficiaries of the MUMKIN scheme at Dak Bungalow, here, an official said Monday. The Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Anantnag, MY Grosi distributed the vehicles while ADDC Anantnag and Asstt. Director Employment Anantnag were also present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the […]
Poppy cultivation over 107 Kanals of land destroyed
FIRs lodged against more than 40 individuals
ANANTNAG: A massive poppy destruction drive has been launched in Anantnag with Poppy cultivation over more than 107 kanals of land destroyed in the last month alone. The poppy destruction drives were held jointly by teams of Excise, Revenue and Police, officials said. District Magistrate (DM) Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla said that under the aegis […]
Center sanctions 12,000 Cr package for revamping power infra in JK: Union Minister
SAMBA: Union Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar, as a part of central government’s initiative of public outreach in J&K, visited border district Samba and assessed pace of progress on development works besides listening to public grievances and aspirations as well. Union Minister, who is on a two day visit […]
