Lt Guv inaugurates hi-tech multi-purpose video wall facility at SMVD Shrine

KATRA: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Wedneay inaugurated hi-tech Multipurpose Video Walls installed at prominent locations en route Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, at a cost of Rs. 5.13 crore, with assistance from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The Lt Governor also […]
Union MoS concludes two day visit of district Samba
SAMBA: Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan Wednesday concluded his two day visit of district Samba with inauguration of Primary Health Centre at Utterbehni, interaction with sheep/goat rearers, local public delegations and distribution of fish seeds under centrally sponsored schemes. Dr. Balyan inaugurated the Primary Health Centre […]
Special Orientation Programme for Judges held
SRINAGAR: A day long Special Orientation Programme (SOP) on ‘Powers and Jurisdiction of Special Judge under NDPS Act, search, seizure and link evidence; Provisions relating to Bail with special reference to Section 37 of NDPS Act and Default Bail in terms of Section 167(2) CrPC’ for District Judges was held today at J&K Judicial Academy, […]
Vocal for Local: Srinagar Administration takes up modernisation of Naanwai shops

SRINAGAR: In order to provide financial and infrastructural support besides, ensure sustainable livelihood of local bread makers (Naanwais), the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad finalised the Detailed Project Report for Transforming Traditional Naanwai Shops under Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PM FME Scheme) in a meeting held Wednesday […]
‘International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction’ observed at KU
Srinagar: Kashmir University’s Department of Geography and Disaster Management (DGDM) in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DDMRR) and State Disaster Response Force J&K on Wednesday organised a day-long training programme to celebrate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. KU’s Dean Academic Affairs Prof Farooq Ahmad Masoodi presided over […]
KVIB Kashmir organises Bankers Meet
Review progress under PMEGP, JKREGP
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB), Wednesday organized Monitoring and Bankers Meet to review progress of schemes implemented under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and J&K Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) in Kashmir Division. The meeting was co-chaired by Vice Chairperson KVIB, Dr Hina Shafi Bhat and Divisional Commissioner […]
Amid covid threat admin to take innovative steps for facilitation of devotees: Advisor Khan
SRINAGAR: In the wake of covid-19 pandemic the administration has decided to take innovative steps assisted by technology to facilitate devotees on the eve of upcoming Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi celebrations. The decisions were taken Wednesday in a high level meeting taken by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan with both civil and police establishments of J&K. The […]
28 Trade bodies, civil society members meet Div Com, IGP
Unanimously condemned innocent killings, expressed solidarity with families
SRINAGAR: The representatives of 28 Trade Associations of Kashmir and Civil Society Members on Wednesday met Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole and Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar at Conference Hall of Tourism Department, Tourist Reception Center, here. The participants of Trade bodies unanimously condemned the killings of innocent people in Kashmir and […]