DLC Bandipora approves Rs.2.7 crore for 02 key educational projects under PMJVK scheme
BANDIPORA: Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Bandipora, Abdul Gani Bhat on Thursday chaired a District Level Committee meeting to review the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme. MLA Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri were also present in the meeting. The meeting approved two crucial educational projects […]
MLA Kangan inaugurates mega Kissan Mela at Manigam
Urges farmers to adopt modern agricultural technologies to enhance productivity GANDERBAL: The Department of Agriculture, Ganderbal, today organized a grand Kissan Mela cum Exhibition at Manigam under the Centrally-Sponsored Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme. The event was inaugurated by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kangan, Mian Mehar Ali, who was the chief guest on […]
DC Baramulla reviews Safety & Security measures for Workers at Mega Project Construction Sites
BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, conducted an extensive visit to various mega project construction sites across the district, including Hadipora, Sangrama, Delina, Palhallan, and other locations. This visit aimed to assess the safety and security measures in place to enhance surveillance, deter untoward incidents, and safeguard laborers’ well-being. During the inspection, the […]
DDC Shopian inaugurates Mega Kisan Mela; calls for popularising Integrated & Organic based farming
Latest agricultural practices, technological interventions showcased & exhibited for public awareness SHOPIAN: The Department of Agriculture, Shopian and allied departments today organised a Kisan Mela at Old Fruit Mandi Shopian in order to give a platform to aspiring, progressive agri-prueners and successful farmers to showcase their farm activities, products and services besides generating awareness on […]
World Fisheries Day celebrated at KVK Kupwara
KUPWARA: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kupwara in collaboration with Fisheries Department today organized an impressive function at KVK Office here to mark the celebration of World Fisheries Day. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan was chief guest at the ceremony. KVK Head Kupwara, Kaiser Ahmad Malik, Assistant Director Fisheries, Salmaan Chalkoo, besides, stakeholders and students […]
Hajj 2025: Massive drop in application numbers as 711 pilgrims opt out

Srinagar: The number of Hajj pilgrims seems to be further dwindling as over 700 pilgrims who applied for the pilgrimage have opted out of Hajj 2025, reducing the number to only 3,602. According to details out of 4,313 applications received for the Hajj 2025, 711 pilgrims were unable to pay fees. According to the JK […]