Ulemas, Muftis administered vaccine shots at SKIMS Soura
Vaccination is safe, important to eliminate virus: Religious scholars
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Administration Kashmir Saturday held a vaccination drive for various Ulemas and Muftis, who were administered vaccine shots against Covid-19 at SKIMS Soura, here. Among others, Director, SKIMS Soura, Dr A.G Ahangar, CEO Muslim Waqf Board, Mufti Farid-ud-din, In-charge Divisional Covid Control Room, Kashmir, Tahir Ahmad Magray, State Surveillance Officer, Dr Talat Jabeen […]
Minor injured after attacked by stray dogs in Qazigund
Kulgam: A two-year-old boy was on Saturday injured after he was attacked by the stray dogs at Y K Pora village of Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Officials said that the stray dogs pounced upon a child identified as Salam Ahmad Bhat, son of Roauf Ahmad Bhat of Y K Pora, Qazigund, resulting in […]
KU’s IMFA bags awards, VC felicitates awardees
Srinagar: Students from Kashmir University’s prestigious Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA) have bagged top awards in various competitions/events held recently, a spokesman of the varsity said. Suhaib Ahmad Hakeem from 2nd year (Applied Art) won the first position (cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a certificate) in the Calligraphy Competition/Exhibition held during the […]
Driver found dead in Poonch
Poonch: Body of a 35-year-old driver was found in Surankote area of Poonch district overnight, officials said on Saturday. They said that the locals of Draba Qureshi Mohalla spotted the body on road during the intervening night of March 19 and 20. Accordingly they informed the police station Surankote. Later a police party rushed to […]
JKRLM Srinagar organizes Trade Mela
DDC highlights role of women in transformation of societies
SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM), Srinagar, Saturday organized one day Trade Fair/ Mela for Self Help Groups to showcase and exhibit the traditional/ ethnic products and food courts at Orchard Point near Makai Park, here. The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Assad was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Speaking […]
Prisons Department organises skit in jail
Aims to create awareness against drug abuse among inmates
Kathua: The Jammu and Kashmir Prisons Department organised a skit in the Kathua District Jail on Saturday to create awareness among inmates about drug abuse and insomnia. The skit, titled ‘Haalat’, was a part of the department’s efforts to ensure an improved environment for the prisoners so that they are able to integrate better with […]
Principal Secretary I&C confers State Awards to artisans
Assures support to artisans to preserve, promote unique products
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Rajan Prakash Thakur on Saturday conferred State Awards to the artisans in Handicraft sector, Kashmir at Institute Of Hotel Management, Raj Bagh here. MD -SIDCOP, Haroon Malik; Director Handicrafts and Handloom, Mehmmod Ahmad Shah, officers of H&H and artisans were present on the occasion. While congratulating the Prize winners, […]
I & FC Deptt Srinagar launches Anti-encroachment drive
SRINAGAR: The Irrigation and Flood Control Department today launched an anti-encroachment drive at Vethpora Soiteng while a plinth was being illegally constructed to encroach the land on the river bank. According to the officials of I&FC, the department received a message from Vethpora Soiteng area that a person had encroached the land on the river […]
Div Com reviews preparedness for Jal Shakti Abhiyan-2021 launch
Stresses on speedy completion of water conservation works
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole Saturday chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioners to review progress in Integrated Water Management Plan and water conservation works under MGNREGA. During the meeting, the Div Com also reviewed the preparations for Jal Shakti Abhiyan to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March-22 under a […]
Div Com felicitates outgoing DCs for their memorable services
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Saturday presented a memento to all outgoing Deputy Commissioners for their memorable services and welcomed newly joined DCs at a small and graceful function held at Royal Spring Golf Course Cheshmashahi, Srinagar. On the occasion, a warm send off was accorded to former DCs including Dr Shahid Iqbal […]
