Panchayats in JK to get computers, internet connectivity
JAMMU: To transform and strengthen functioning of Panchayati Raj bodies of Jammu and Kashmir, the government is all set to provide digital infrastructure with internet connectivity to all panchayats and Block Development Councils (BDCs). A sum of Rs 36.80 crore has been earmarked to these bodies for purchase of computers, printers and scanners. The rural […]
Lt Guv inaugurates IPFC Centre at Jammu, Sub-Centre at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Tuesday inaugurated Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) at Jammu and Sub-Centre at Srinagar through virtual mode. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor observed that the initiative is a move forward by the Government to promote awareness and adoption of Intellectual Property Rights amongst entrepreneurs and MSMEs in J&K. Highlighting […]
Boy found hanging at his home
Rajouri: A twelve-year-old boy from Behrote village of Thanamandi in Rajouri was found hanging at his home on Monday late evening. Officials said that boy was found hanging with ceiling at his home in Behrote village after which a police team from Thanamandi Police Station rushed to the spot. “The body has been taken into […]
Committee framed to probe sexual harassment case in HME department
Srinagar: Government has constituted a four members committee to probe into sexual harassment of women at workplace in Health and Medical Education Department here in Kashmir Valley. Pertinently, the incumbent Director Health Services Kashmir was being criticized on social media while serious allegations were being leveled against him. In a tweet, a social media user, […]
CRPF man dies under mysterious circumstances
Srinagar: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man posted in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district died on Tuesday in Srinagar, an official said. An official said that a CRPF man identified as Chander Shekher of 180 Bn CRPF posted at Tral was found unconscious in a washroom at 180 battalion headquarters Tral, which […]
Traffic Route Plan for Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) announced
SRINAGAR: In connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) celebrations, the Traffic Police department Tuesday issued a route plan to ferry devotees from various areas of the Valley to Dargah Hazratbal Srinagar and back. According to Traffic Police Srinagar, elaborate arrangements have been made for the devotees to ensure their hassle free and safe travel from North, […]
Power shutdown announced
SRINAGAR: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir Province, Srinagar, in order to carry out work by Project Wing, 33KV Pampore-BK Pora line shall observe shutdown on October 28 and 29 from 10 am to 5 pm. The power supply to the Receiving Station B K Pora and Khanda and the areas fed from the line […]
Four injured after Leopard attacks residents in Pulwama village
Pulwama: Four persons were injured after a leopard attacked them in Rohmoo village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. Residents of Rohmoo village said that a leopard appeared in orchards of the area on Tuesday morning and mauled four persons including a lady. The injured were rushed to a PHC Rohmoo from where they […]
Kashmir artisans to take part in Noida Haat fairs
First group of craftsmen set to leave for Diwali Utsav beginning from Oct 30
SRINAGAR: After successful participation of craft entrepreneurs and exporters in virtual fairs amidst stringent Covid-19 lockdowns, the artisans and weavers from Kashmir shall get their first opportunity to participate in physical fairs outside the J&K UT for selling their exotic range of hand-made products during the Diwali Utsav beginning at Noida Haat from October 30 […]