Cultural Unit of DIPR organises cultural programme at Kashmir Haat
SRINAGAR: The Cultural Unit of Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) Kashmir, Thursday organized a Cultural programme at Kashmir Haat during ongoing Craft Mela. The 15 day Craft Mela has been organised by the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, implemented in collaboration with Information Department JK and was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor of UT […]
JKSDM launches MIS for Skill Profiling
Move aimed at greater employment opportunities: Dr Shahid
SRINAGAR: The Government has initiated process for skill profiling, tracking of skilled youth for employment opportunities and working on soft skills for future requirements. In order to ensure effective monitoring, coordination and implementation of skill development programs, the J&K Skill Development Mission (JKSDM) has initiated the process of developing Management Information System (MIS) for which […]
JK aspires to lead in agriculture, horticulture production: Lt Guv
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday initiated the first-ever massive high-density plantation drive by planting saplings in the Jammu division, and said the Union territory aspires to be a leading region in the country’s agriculture and horticulture production. Sinha virtually laid the foundation stone of high-density mega plant-nursery; and launched ‘Jammu Horticulture’ mobile app […]
JK gets its first real-time air-monitoring station
SRINAGAR: J&K got its first real-time air-quality monitoring station with inauguration of first ever Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAAQMS) at JKPCC headquarters Rajbagh, Srinagar. An official spokesman termed it as a major achievement of J&K PCC, while as the Chairman J&K Pollution Control Committee, Suresh Chugh thanked all the officers and the entire […]
Lt Guv inaugurates Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Akhnoor
Dedicates the health-care facility to the people
JAMMU: Augmenting the preventive and curative health care facilities for the people of J&K, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday inaugurated Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Akhnoor and dedicated it to the public. “With the new state-of-the-art Ayurveda facility, we have achieved a new milestone in the healthcare sector of Jammu and Kashmir”, the Lt Governor observed. […]
Gurez Festival begins today
GUREZ: The Gurez Festival being organised by The Department of Tourism, Kashmir is all set to begin today. During the festival, a number of adventurous activities like camping, trekking, angling and other recreational events will be organised. On July 11, a car rally from Srinagar to Gurez, which was also flagged off by Director Tourism […]
Muharram-ul- Haram preparations
Div Com emphasizes on fool-proof arrangements
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the ensuing holy month of Muharram-ul- Haram. The Div Com urged people to adopt Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), including social distancing protocol and use of face masks while holding mourning procession and religious congregations. Stressing on […]
Avoid picnic, swimming, bathing in Sindh Nallah: Admin to people
GANDERBAL: In view of the rising water levels in Sindh Nallah, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna Wednesday urged the general public to avoid picnic, swimming and bathing in Sindh Nallah for the safety of their own lives. She said that the district administration has also issued an advisory in this regard. The DC […]
