Mehmood Shah reviews functioning of Handicraft, Handloom department
SRINAGAR: After taking over the charge of Director Handicrafts and Handloom (H&H) Department Kashmir, Mehmood Ahmad Shah, Friday reviewed functioning of the department besides meeting several deputations. Director, while taking stock of ongoing awareness camps being held in various parts of Kashmir division, stressed upon the district heads to make artisans aware about all welfare […]
Another spell of snowfall in Valley
Advisor Baseer Khan reviews preparedness of KPDC
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Friday held a review meeting with Kashmir Power Development Corporation regarding preparations being put in place by the Corporation to deal with second spell of snowfall in the Kashmir Valley. The meeting was attended by MD, KPDCL, Ajaz Assad, Chief Engineer, Power Distribution, Ajaz Ahmad and Chief […]
CRPF trooper dies of cardiac arrest
Srinagar: A paramilitary CRPF trooper died of cardiac arrest at SMHS hospital here, officials said on Friday. They said that a trooper of 49 Batallion, identified as Kajol Kumar Saha, was admitted to the hospital after suffering heart attack. He died later, the officials added. Confirming the death, a police officer said that the body […]
Man killed during scuffle in north Kashmir’s Sopore
Sopore: A 55-year-old man was killed on Friday during a scuffle with relatives in Tarzoo village of Sopore im north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Witnesses said that a 55-year-old man identified as Mohammad Khaleel was critically injured during the scuffle with his relatives following which he was shifted to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Sopore for treatment. […]
Indo-Pak armies trade gunfire along LoC in Tangdhar
Kupwara: The armies of India and Pakistan Friday morning exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Defence sources said that Pakistani rangers resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in forward areas and targeted the posts of the Indian Army. They said that the fire was being heavily retaliated […]
Aatma Nirbar Bharat Abhiyaan: Chief Secretary reviews credit flow, progress of banks
Jammu: Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam (IAS) Friday commended the banks for their performance under AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Back to Village Programme and various other initiatives taken by the Central and UT Government. He appreciated the services rendered by the banks to the people during the challenging times and stated that the banks have […]
Implementation of Forest Rights Act
Forest Department hosts training for frontline staff
JAMMU: The two day training and capacity building programme for forest guards organised by J&K Forest Department, regarding implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006 concluded Friday. Pr. Chief Conservator of Forests & HoFF, Dr. Mohit Gera, inaugurated the training the other Day held at Forest Information Centre, Bikram Chowk. Around 100 Forest Guards participated in […]
Nitishwar Kumar reviews implementation of directions of Lt Governor
Asks Administrative Secretaries, HoDs to expedite works to achieve set targets
JAMMU: Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Nitishwar Kumar Friday chaired a meeting to review implementation of the directions of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha with regard to achievements in public services delivery through digital platform, besides best practices in Public Administration and execution of three works in each department targeted for 2020-21 fiscal. The meeting was […]
Cold conditions continue in Kashmir
Another wet spell from Friday evening: MeT
Srinagar: The intense cold wave conditions continued unabated in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday as the minimum temperature stayed several degrees below the freezing point. Meanwhile, the local MeT office has predicted another wet spell from Friday evening. Srinagar city – the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir – recorded a low of minus 7 […]