Preparations for talent hunt programme in Kupwara reviewed
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Anshul Garg on Monday chaired a meeting of concerned officers to discuss the preparations for the successful conduct of the talent hunt programme in the district. It was informed that the state-level talent hunt programme 2018-19 is launched by Ministry of Culture through Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture […]
DDC kick-starts Panchayat level Chess, Carrom competition in Kulgam
KULGAM: DDC Kulgam Dr Shamim Ahmad Wani Monday kick-started Panchayat level Chess and Carrom competition here at Government Higher Secondary School Devsar. The programme was organised by District Youth Services and Sports office Kulgam in collaboration with J&K State Sports Council and the Rural Development Department. Deputy CEO Kulgam Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Tehsildar Devsar, Ab […]
Tribal Affairs schemes: Union Joint Secretary reviews implementation
SRINAGAR: Union Joint Secretary Tribal Affairs, M R Tshering Monday chaired a meeting to review the implementation of various developmental works and schemes being run by the Tribal Affairs Department, Jammu and Kashmir. On the occasion, the Union Joint Secretary directed that the Department should hold more awareness programmes so that the tribal community can […]
Dir Horticulture seeks developing of high density nurseries in each district
SRINAGAR: Director Horticulture, Ajaz Ahamd Bhat Monday said that the focus of horticulture department should be on small and marginal farmers for their upliftment. Bhat made these remarks while chairing a review meeting of various departmental activities and different horticulture related schemes. During the meeting, Director took a comprehensive review of horticulture and allied activities […]
Developmental scenario in Kathua reviewed
KATHUA: Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda, Monday chaired a meeting to take overall review of developmental scenario of Kathua district as the In-charge Secretary for monitoring the development related activities in the district. At the outset, DDC, Dr. Raghav Langer presented the district profile besides overall status of developmental projects, implementation of […]
PM Modi lauds JK’s ‘Back to Village’ program in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the J&K administration’s ‘Back To Village’ program in his radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Appreciating the officers of the state administration for successfully organising the first of its kind public reach-out program, PM Modi said, “When I got to know about ‘Back To Village’ program at length, I […]
Won’t allow any changes in demography of state: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the party won’t allow any changes in the demography of the state, saying that any attempt to dilute the unique identity of the state will be resisted. While addressing party functionaries, workers at Saloora Ganderbal Farooq […]
JKPCC Chief anguished over problems confronting Hajj pilgrims
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir has expressed anguish over the problems confronting Hajj pilgrims from Kashmir due to the lack of facilities at their place of stay. In a statement issued here Mir expressed anguish and dismay over the complaints of Hajis from Kashmir over the lack […]
Parnai Hydel Project, Power Scenario in Poonch reviewed
POONCH: Commissioner Secretary Power Development Department (PDD), Hirdesh Kumar, Sunday visited Poonch to review progress on Parnai Hydro Project. He also took stock of overall power scenario in the district. In this regard, a meeting was convened in which Commissioner Secretary reviewed progress on 132KV line, installation of 50MV A transformer at Draba and works […]
MSME to provide Common Facility Centres for JK hoteliers
SRINAGAR: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Government of India, on Sunday, said it will provide common facility centres (CFCs) for the hoteliers of Jammu and Kashmir. A meeting in this regard was convened by Assistant Director, Ministry of MSME, Saheel Allaqband at Hotel Radisson, Srinagar, with the Hoteliers Club where many proposals […]
