Hajin Sonawari delegation calls on Dr Samoon
SRINAGAR: A delegation of inhabitants of Hajin Sonawari Thursday called on Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, and apprised him of their issues and concerns. The delegation was comprised of Chairman, Central Auqaf Committee Hajin Town, Chairman, Tehsil Coordination Committee Hajin Sonawari, President, Voice of Sonawari and President, Contractors Coordination Committee and […]
KU’s NSS organises lecture on ‘Surge in Drug Addiction’
Srinagar: The National Service Scheme University of Kashmir organised a lecture on “Surge in Drug Addiction: A collective Concern” to mark International day of Drug Addiction and Illicit Trafficking. Dr Musavir Ahmed, KU’s NSS Coordinator said that the drug addiction problem has assumed epidemic proportions and there is an urgent need to create awareness about […]
Power reforms: Reduce AT&C losses to bare minimum: LG to officials
Officers responsible for AT&C, Feeder losses to be held accountable
SRINAGAR: Putting a spotlight on improvement in the power supply position in Jammu & Kashmir and to provide uninterrupted and reliable power supply to all, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday directed the Power Development Department to introduce strict and innovative measures in order to meet various challenges in fulfilling energy needs of the people. The […]
Lt Guv launches Web Portal of Electrical Inspection Wing, Jammu
SRINAGAR: In order to make the services of Power Development Department easily accessible to the people, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday launched the Web Portal of Electrical Inspection Wing, Jammu. Highlighting the key features of newly launched portal, the Lt Governor observed that the initiative would make the electrical inspection process more convenient for the […]
Jammu, Srinagar Airports to receive night flights soon: Official
SRINAGAR: Union Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla Wednesday chaired a high level meeting to review the implementation of various schemes in Civil Aviation, Agriculture and Horticulture sectors in the two Union territories of Jammu &Kashmir, and Ladakh. Chief Secretary, J&K, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Advisor to LG Ladakh, Umang Narula, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, […]
Job mela inaugurated at Kupwara
KUPWARA: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr. Asgar Samoon, Wednesday had an extensive tour of Kupwara district during which he inaugurated Job Mela at Government Degree College Kupwara besides inspecting ITIs Handwara and Kupwara and Polytechnic College Kupwara. Principal Secretary was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, Imam Din, Additional District Development Commissioner, Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad […]
Over 96,000 MTs of food-grains distributed in June: Officials
Special drive launched to cover weakest, vulnerable sections
SRINAGAR: Over 96,000 MTs of food-grains have been distributed by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs this June, under various food security schemes including 33,988.25 MTs under NFSA, and 30,690.05 MTs under PMGKAY, marking an achievement of 94.26%, and 93.79% distribution target, respectively. Further, 13,407.07 MTs were distributed under Non-NFSA with an […]