PRIs instrumental in accelerating pace of progress: Advisor Farooq Khan

Takes stock of public grievances, demands at Ganderbal

GANDERBAL: A multitude of development activities Friday marked beginning of third phase of ambitious ‘Back to Village’ (B2V3) programme in 42 panchayats of Ganderbal district. Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, conducted an exhaustive visit of Ganderbal district to oversee implementation of this pro-people initiative of the government. Advisor visited Darand and Malchaibagh Panchayat […]

B2V3: Shaleen Kabra visits Lethpora Panchayat

Lays foundation of playfields, listens to people’s issues

PULWAMA:Principal Secretary Home Department, Shaleen Kabra Friday said that the J&K Government’s unique Back to village program has revived the idea of governance and rejuvenated the spirit of public services. Inaugurating the third phase of Back To Village Programme in Lethpora Panchayat Halqa of Block Awantipora, he said that the Program is aimed at to […]

Div Com office takes cleanliness pledge on Gandhi Jayanti

SRINAGAR: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the staff of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir’s office pledged for cleanliness. As a chief guest, Additional Commissioner, Tasaduq Hussain Mir administered a cleanliness pledge to employees and said that under the Swaccha Bharat Mission all employees shall strive for realizing the dream of Gandhiji for a neat and clean […]

Police busts gang of women burglars in Srinagar

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police Friday busted a gang of women burglars in Srinagar by arresting five women thieves who were involved in pick pocketing and other theft incidents in busy markets like Gonikhan and other adjoining areas of the city. Speaking to the media men in Srinagar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar Dr […]

KU organises ‘Swachhta Pledge’ to mark Gandhi Jayanti

Prof Talat calls for collective efforts to ensure clean environs

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Friday organised a ‘Swachhta Pledge’ event and a special cleanliness drive to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad read out the ‘Swachhta Pledge’ at a function which saw active participation of top academics and officers, including Dean Academic Affairs Prof Akbar Masood, Registrar […]

Wild bear captured in Ganderbal

Ganderbal: A wild bear was captured in Dumbkadal village of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Friday morning, wildlife officials said here. An official said that a cage was set up after locals reported sightings of a wild bear in Dumbkadal village onFriday morning. He said the bear was captured alive and after being tranquillized it […]