Kathua emerges as ‘One-Stop destination’ for Sale, Purchase of quality livestock

KATHUA: The quest for getting best quality livestock has always been a dream for the farming community as the subsistence of their livelihood and its sustenance relies on agriculture and allied activities like dairying, poultry, fodder to a great extent. Keeping this in view, the administration has come up with the novel idea of organising […]

DIPR Jammu spreads Covid awareness

JAMMU: In continuation of its efforts to create social awareness, Cultural Wing from Department of Information & Public Relations, Jammu organised a Nukkad Natak at General Bus Stand Jammu here today. The street play, or Nukkad Natak, was played to spread awareness about Covid-19, its prevention and covid appropriate behaviour. The play attempted to dispel […]

Snowfall aftermath: DM Shopian inspects snow clearance process

SHOPIAN: District Magistrate (DM), Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya Monday conducted an extensive inspection of the snow affected areas of the district to take stock of snow clearance, restoration of power and water supply besides other essential services in the district. The DM visited Peerpora, Magalpora, Keegam and other adjoining areas of the district to have […]

Mentorship programme on Civil Service Exams held

SRINAGAR: Continuing with its efforts to encourage youth to take up Civil Services, a “One-day Mentorship Programme on Civil Service Exams – IAS/JKAS” was organized Monday by the Career Counseling and Placement Cell of Amar Singh College, Srinagar. The programme was organized in collaboration with the Noon Chai Initiative and was attended by around 200 […]

Govt fast-tracked restoration of electricity post snowfall: Advisor Farooq Khan

Srinagar: Advisor to J&K LG, Farooq Khan Monday said that the government kept its promise of restoring the electricity on fast track basis post snowfall as power supply stands fully restored to entire Valley while as all major roads across the region stand cleared of the snow. Addressing a press conference here, Advisor Khan said […]

JKYF holds elections to elect Chairman

Mohammad Rafiq Lone elected Chairman for two year term

Srinagar: Mohammad Rafiq Lone was elected Chairman of J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) for a two year term after elections were conducted for the post on Sunday, here, a statement issued by the JKYF said. The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of JKYF comprising of elected executive members and Board Members, elected Lone through a secret ballot […]

DDC chairperson Srinagar calls on Advisor Farooq Khan

SRINAGAR: District Development Council Chairperson, Srinagar, Aftab Malik, accompanied by former Minister, Mohammad Ashraf Mir Monday called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan and apprised him of various issues and concerns of public importance. The demands included allocation of anganwadi centres and induction of new playgrounds in certain areas. He said that to involve […]

COVID resurgence: GMC Sgr cancels winter vacation

Srinagar: Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases, the authorities at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar Monday cancelled the winter vacation of all faculty members, working at GMC and its associated hospitals. Faculty members have been asked to join duties without any fail. “In view of sudden upsurge of COVID-19/OMICRON Cases, the Winter Vacation-2022 of Faculty […]

Missing youth found hanging in Khanbal

Anantnag: A youth, who was missing since yesterday, was found hanging from a tree in Gurdgund Seepin area of Khanbal in south Kashmir’s Anantnag, an official said Monday. He said that a youth identified as Sajad Ahmad Dar, son of Fayaz Ahmad Dar of Mirgund Khanbal had left his home in the evening on Sunday. […]