Progress of Jal Jeevan Mission in Kashmir division reviewed
SRINAGAR: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah Monday chaired a meeting of officers of Jal Shakti Department to review the progress with respect to the piped drinking water to every rural household under JJM Scheme. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer Jal Shakti Department Kashmir, Superintending Engineers of all […]
DC Srinagar inspects Lasjin Grade Separator Works
Sets timeline of 20 days for making it operational
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday undertook a visit to Panthachowk bypass to inspect the ongoing work on Lasjin(Athwajan) grade separator. During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Srinagar, Mohammed Yaseen lone, Assistant Commissioner Nazool, Sandeep Bali, Tehsildar Panthachowk Younis Ahmad, Project Manager NHAI and other concerned officers. On […]
Rains bring relief from scorching heat, MeT warns of landslides
Srinagar: After reeling under scorching heat, moderate to heavy rains have brought some relief to the people across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Director Meteorological Department here, Sonam Lotus, said that rains occurred on expected lines and more were in store for both Jammu and Kashmir regions. “As expected very heavy shower occurred at many […]
Establishment of Wrestling, Boxing academies with SGFI in JK discussed
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Monday deliberated upon honing the sporting skills of school children with the President of School Games Federation of India (SGFI). The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Alok Kumar; Administrative Secretary School Education, BK Singh; DG YSS, Dr Saleem ur Rehman, Secretary Sports Council, […]
Anti-encroachment drive held along NH-44 at Anantnag
ANANTNAG: Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, a team of officials of District Administration, Ramky and NHAI and supported by Kulgam Police and other concerned, on Monday held an anti encroachment cum demolition drive along National Highway 44, here. During the drive, the officials removed illegal encroachments and demolished more than 40 unlawful […]
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development visits Budgam
Assesses development scenario in rural areas of district
BUDGAM: “Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has the potential to emerge as engine of development for rural areas transforming the Rural India profile”, stated Chairman Parliamentary Standing Committee for Rural development, Prataprao Jhadhav. Jhadhav was interacting with District Development Council Chairman, Nazir Ahmad Khan, District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza and other […]
Arms recovered near LoC in Keran Kupwara
Kupwara: Police has registered an FIR after army said to have recovery of two Ak-56 rifles, a pistol with holster along with several magazines and rounds along Line of control in Keran sector, officials said on Monday. They said that army has stated that last night, 22 Sikh regiment recovered the arms and ammunition in […]