Chairman JKPCB launches e-waste Mobile Collection van
JAMMU: In a first of its kind initiative, Chairman Pollution Control Board (JKPCB) Suresh Chugh, Thursday flagged off E-waste Mobile Collection Van to create awareness among consumers and bulk consumers regarding E-waste which is one of the most serious and fast emerging environmental issues in the present times. He also kick started a two-day awareness […]
KU inks pact to strengthen Industry-Academia linkage
CCPC, ‘Deepmindz’ to facilitate placement drives, R&D programmes
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a New Delhi-based innovations firm to undertake joint student-centric engagement and placement programmes. The MoU between KU’s Centre for Career Planning and Counselling (CCPC) and Deepmindz Innovations Private Limited (DIPL) New Delhi will lead to industry-driven advanced skilling programmes for students […]
Covid-19 vaccine UT level Task Force holds first meeting, reviews rollout
JAMMU: The maiden meeting of UT level Task Force for implementation of various preparatory activities related to introduction of COVID-19 vaccine was held here Thursday under the chairmanship of Atal Dulloo, Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department. Dr. Renu Sharma, Director Family Welfare gave an overview of measures that have been taken in J&K […]
PAGD chairman Farooq Abdullah seeks re-poll in Garoora Bandipora
Writes to SEC, says PAGD voters were stopped from voting
Srinagar:The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday wrote a letter to State Election Commissioner (SEC) KK Sharma and expressed regret over an incident of booth capturing and subsequent bogus voting in the recently held DDC polls in Garoora Bandipora A. In a letter addressed to SEC KK Sharma, Dr. […]
Export promotion initiatives discussed
JAMMU: The department of Industries and Commerce, Government of India Thursday hosted a video conference with officers from Jammu and Kashmir to discuss measures for promoting Trade and Commerce from Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Commerce Secretary, Anup Wadhawan and Chief Secretary, J&K, BVR Subrahmanyam. Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department Navin […]
Bear captured alive after straying into residential area
Kupwara: A bear, strayed into a residential area in this north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday morning, reports said. The bear was however, captured alive. According to locals as well as wildlife department officials, the bear was on the prowl in the Wasia area for the last few days and had attacked several cattle. The […]
DDC Polls: 57 percent voters come out to vote in phase 7
Jammu: The District Development Council (DDC) polls witnessed a record voter turnout of 57% as people came out in large numbers except some areas in south Kashmir and voted for their candidates. State Election Commissioner (SEC) K K Sharma while talking to reporters said that phase-7 of District Development Council (DDC) polls held today recorded […]
Cabinet Secretary reviews Key Infra Projects
Rail Link, Udhampur-Chenani, Nashri-Ramban Road Projects reviewed
JAMMU: The Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba Wednesday chaired a high level meeting to review 11 Key Infrastructure Projects being implemented by various ministries across India. Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam along with Chief Secretaries of various States including Delhi, Gujarat, Uttrakhand, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Chattisgarh participated in the meeting. The Cabinet Secretary laid emphasis […]