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Centre extending all possible help to JK: Union Minister

Jammu: The central government is continuously extending all possible help to Jammu and Kashmir in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. He said the healthcare institutions in the Union territory have been upgraded with necessary medical infrastructure, including augmentation of oxygen supply and increased bed strength, to provide […]

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Viral video compels admin to announce water supply scheme

Jammu: Taking serious note of a widely shared video of people fetching dirty water from a pond in Paddal village in Samba, the authorities on Saturday announced a water supply scheme for the area under the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’. Directions were also issued by the district’s deputy commissioner, Anuradha Gupta, to provide water tankers to […]

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Five more leopards spotted in Budgam

One trapped alive at Khansahab

Budgam: A day after a leopard mauled 4-year-old girl to death in Budgam, fear has gripped the people as five more leopards have been spotted at different places in the district. Eye-witnesses said that five more leopards were spotted in the district. As per reports three leopards were spotted at Makhama area of Magam Budgam […]

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NIT Srinagar, IEI-JK observe world environment day

NIT Srinagar, IEI-JK observe world environment day

Srinagar, June 05: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar and Institution of Engineers (India) J&K State Centre, Srinagar (IEI JKSC) and National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) on Saturday celebrated the world environment day. At NIT Srinagar a virtual event was jointly organized by the Department of Physics and Chemistry and Prof. MA Shah […]

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Div Com takes Shikara ride from Nigeen to Khushalsar

Takes stock of restoration work, calls for conservation of water bodies

SRINAGAR: On the eve of World Environmental Day, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Saturday called for conservation and restoration of pristine glory of all lakes and water bodies. The Div Com said this during an extensive tour of various water bodies including Nigeen, Gilsar, Khushalsar lakes, Nalla Amir Khan and other […]

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KU celebrates World Environment Day

Students, youth have to be active partners in environment protection initiatives: Prof Talat

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Saturday organised an online seminar to mark the World Environment Day. Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad inaugurated the seminar titled ‘Conserving and Restoring Ecosystems’, organised by the varsity’s Department of Environmental Studies. In his presidential address, Prof Talat said the Himalayan region is facing multiple challenges on the environment protection […]

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Progress on ongoing CSS projects of PDD reviewed

Rs 527 crores additional investment for rural distribution systems announced

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Power Development Department (PDD), Rohit Kansal Saturday chaired a meeting to review the progress on the ongoing Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) of Power Department in Jammu and Kashmir. Managing Director of Kashmir/Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL/JPDCL), Chief Engineers of Distribution Kashmir/Jammu, Chief Engineers of Projects Kashmir/Jammu, Director Finance PDD, DG Planning […]

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Principal Secretary I&C visits JKI Joinery Unit

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Industries and Commerce, Ranjan Prakash Thakur Saturday visited Government Joinery Mills of Jammu Kashmir Industries Limited located at Pampore and took stock of the working of the unit. On this occasion Managing Director JKI informed that services of reputed designers are being sought so that the products being manufactured are as per […]

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Farooq Abdullah visits organic vegetable outlet in Srinagar

Farooq Abdullah visits organic vegetable outlet in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Member of Parliament, Dr. Farooq Abdullah Saturday visited organic vegetable outlet Lalmandi, Srinagar and inspected the stalls at the outlet. On the occasion the MP also held interaction with the progressive organic farmers and buyers besides with some of the successful agri entrepreneurs from different districts of the valley. Speaking on the occasion, […]

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DSEK organises online programme to commemorate ‘World Environment Day’

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday organised an online programme to celebrate ‘World Environment day’. On the occasion, Director School Education Kashmir, Dr. Tasaduk Hussain and Om Prakash Sharma, Ex. Director Pollution Control Board were present. Both the dignitaries talked about the importance of the day and gave detailed information regarding the […]