National Tourism Day observed at TRC Kupwara
KUPWARA: National Tourism Day was observed Tuesday at Kupwara with an impressive function organized at TRC Kupwara under proper Covid protocol. Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Imam Din presided over the function while, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ghulam Nabi Bhat who is also Chief Executive Officer Lolab, Bangus, Drangyari Development Authorities and other concerned officers were present […]
25 Mtr Span Bailey bridge at Sakhras closed for traffic
ANANTNAG: The District Magistrate (DM) Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla Tuesday ordered the temporary closure of 25 Mtr Span Bailey bridge at Sakhras, Srigufwara for vehicular movement till further orders. According to the order issued, the bridge connecting Fuhar and Sakhras in Tehsil Srigufwara is in urgent need of repair and in order to avoid any […]
Agriculture Department continues drive against unregistered insecticides
Stops sale of 28,260 liters of TSO/ HMO
SRINAGAR: Continuing its drive against the distribution and sale of unregistered insecticides, the Enforcement Wing of Agriculture Department Kashmir Tuesday prevented the sale of 28,260 liters of unregistered Tree Spray Oil (TSO)/ Horticulture Mineral Oil (HMO) under various sections of insecticides act 1968. The sale was prevented during an inspection of dealers of insecticides in […]
DLSA Gbl celebrates National Voters Day
Holds webinar to encourage, facilitate, maximise enrolment
GANDERBAL: On the eve of National Voters Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal Tuesday conducted a webinar on the directions of Secretary District Legal Services Authority Ganderbal, Tabasum. Secretary District Legal Services Authority Ganderbal presided over the programme and Advocate Sheikh Imran was the Key note Speaker. During the programme, Advocate sheikh Imran […]
Army signs MoU with Indrani Balan Foundation
Srinagar: Army on Tuesday signed an MoU with Indrani Balan Foundation for financial sustainability of five schools run by it in Kashmir which will entail a support of over three crore rupees per year for the next five years, and help ramp up the infrastructure and run the educational institutions better. This is the second […]
Advisor Farooq Khan congratulates Chess player
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, congratulated daughter of the soil, Arushi Kotwal, who has been conferred with prestigious Pradan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), the highest award for the citizens below 18 years by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, for her exceptional achievement in the field of Sports (Chess). Significant to mention, Prime Minister […]
DGGI a tool to assess status of governance in JK: Govt
Index will compel districts to make improvements
JAMMU: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir under the aegis of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released District Good Governance Index (DGGI) on 22nd January at Convention Centre, Jammu. This index was formally launched by Amit Shah, Home Minister in presence of Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS and Manoj Sinha, Lt. Governor of […]
R-Day celebrations: Full dress rehearsals held across Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Ahead of 73rd Republic Day, full dress rehearsal was held, on Monday, across all the districts of Kashmir, giving a glimpse of the grand spectacle to unfold on Wednesday. The rehearsal is a precursor to the actual Republic Day parade scheduled to be held on January 26. In Srinagar, the full dress rehearsal was […]
Police arrests 14 gamblers in Baramulla
Notorious drug peddler detained under PSA
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla have arrested 14 gamblers and seized stake money from their possession. Besides, a notorious drug peddler was detained under PSA, a police spokesman said Monday. Acting on specific information, police parties from Police Station Kunzer and Police Station Pattan raided gambling sites at Takiya Batpora, Hardu Aboora, Hanjiwera Bala and Kripalpora […]
DC Kupwara visits Lolab sub-division, inspects dev works
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din Monday visited several areas of Lolab sub division and took stock of ongoing developmental works. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected NTPHC Lalpora and took stock of the facilities being provided by the hospital administration. SDM Lolab, Aijaz Ahmad; BDC Chairperson Sogam and other concerned officers […]
