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Prisons Department organises skit in jail

Aims to create awareness against drug abuse among inmates

Kathua: The Jammu and Kashmir Prisons Department organised a skit in the Kathua District Jail on Saturday to create awareness among inmates about drug abuse and insomnia. The skit, titled ‘Haalat’, was a part of the department’s efforts to ensure an improved environment for the prisoners so that they are able to integrate better with […]

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Principal Secretary I&C confers State Awards to artisans

Assures support to artisans to preserve, promote unique products

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Rajan Prakash Thakur on Saturday conferred State Awards to the artisans in Handicraft sector, Kashmir at Institute Of Hotel Management, Raj Bagh here. MD -SIDCOP, Haroon Malik; Director Handicrafts and Handloom, Mehmmod Ahmad Shah, officers of H&H and artisans were present on the occasion. While congratulating the Prize winners, […]

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I & FC Deptt Srinagar launches Anti-encroachment drive

SRINAGAR: The Irrigation and Flood Control Department today launched an anti-encroachment drive at Vethpora Soiteng while a plinth was being illegally constructed to encroach the land on the river bank. According to the officials of I&FC, the department received a message from Vethpora Soiteng area that a person had encroached the land on the river […]

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Div Com reviews preparedness for Jal Shakti Abhiyan-2021 launch

Stresses on speedy completion of water conservation works

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole Saturday chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioners to review progress in Integrated Water Management Plan and water conservation works under MGNREGA. During the meeting, the Div Com also reviewed the preparations for Jal Shakti Abhiyan to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March-22 under a […]

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Div Com felicitates outgoing DCs for their memorable services

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Saturday presented a memento to all outgoing Deputy Commissioners for their memorable services and welcomed newly joined DCs at a small and graceful function held at Royal Spring Golf Course Cheshmashahi, Srinagar. On the occasion, a warm send off was accorded to former DCs including Dr Shahid Iqbal […]

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Special Lok Adalat held in four districts in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In pursuance to the direction of J&K Legal Services Authority, a Special Lok Adalat was Saturday organized at District Court Complex Moominabad Srinagar under the Chairmanship of Abdul Rashid Malik Pr. District & Sessions Judge Srinagar. The Pr. District & Sessions Judge, Abdul Rashid Malik also inaugurated the Special Lok Adalat in which cases […]

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Kulgam produces 49 tons of Trout fish this year

KULGAM: The District Kulgam has produced 49 tons of Trout fish this year and this was revealed during a meeting held here to review implementation of PMMSY/Blue Revolution in the district. The meeting was convened under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat. While briefing the chair, the Assistant Director […]

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Mehraj-ul-Aalam celebrations: Thousands throng Hazratbal Shrine, offer prayers

Mehraj-ul-Aalam celebrations: Thousands throng Hazratbal Shrine, offer prayers

Srinagar: Emotional scenes were witnessed at Hazratbal shrine on the eve of Friday following Mehraj-ul-Aalam (SAW) after the devotees had a glimpse of the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) post mandatory congregational prayers. The devotees including men and women from different parts of the Valley, who thronged the shrine today, were seen reciting verses […]

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15 IPS officers promoted

Srinagar: Government has ordered promotion of fifteen IPS officers, four of them as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) in the Higher Administrative Grade (HAG)- Level 15 of Pay Matrix, with effect from 1 January this year. The officers promoted as ADGPs include Mukesh Singh, M. K. Sinha, Sunil Kumar (on profonna basis) and Danesh […]

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JK reports 152 fresh covid-19 cases, 1 death

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s coronavirus caseload rose to 128249 as 152 more people tested positive for the infection while one more person succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. Of the fresh cases including 50 travelers, 31 were from Jammu Division and 121 from Kashmir Division, the officials said. […]