Mutton prices fixed but meat remains unavailable

Srinagar: The row over the price structure of mutton ended but a severe shortage of the commodity has meant that the common man may have to wait for his protein supplement for some more time. Though dealers claim that the mutton shortage in Kashmir is likely to end in a week’s time after new retail […]

Milk Production, Dairy-farming to witness massive promotion in JK: Lt Guv

GUJARAT: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday visited AMUL Plant at Anand District, Gujarat to have a first-hand appraisal of the facilities being put up for the milk production, processing and other related products. He was accompanied by Dr. Rupinder Singh Sodhi, Managing Director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, AMUL. The Lt Governor discussed the […]

Ladakh UT spends just 27 % of budgetary allocations

Parl panel expresses disappointment, recommends strict monitoring

Srinagar: A parliamentary panel has flagged serious concerns over under-utilization of the first budgetary allocation made to the Union Territory of Ladakh. In its report, the department-related parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs has expressed disappointment over low spending of the budgetary allocation made to the UT of Ladakh for 2020-21. “The committee notes that […]

No threat to Amarnath Yatra: DGP

Says three dozen youth reunited with families

Jammu: Maintaining that the security agencies are preparing a plan for the smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra, the Director-General of Police (DGP) J&K Dilbag Singh Friday said there is no threat to the Yatra this year and security arrangements for all vital spots are being prepared. Addressing reporters on the sidelines of the […]

Covid-19: 6.6% vaccine doses go waste in JK

Over 5 lakh people vaccinated so far

Srinagar: Around 6.6 per cent of Covid vaccine doses in Jammu and Kashmir have been wasted out of around 5 lakh vaccine shots that have been administered in the region so far. In India, out of 3.46 crore doses which have been administered so far around 23 lakh vaccine have gone waste. Financial Commissioner Health […]