B2V5: Massive Public Participation Witnessed Across Baramulla
Secretary Tourism inaugurates Mega Camp at Batpora Kunzer
BARAMULLA: The third phase of ongoing Back to Village Programme (B2V5) Monday commenced in Baramulla district with all the concerned visiting officers holding public interactions to cover 103 more panchayats across Baramulla district. The mega event was organized at Batpora Kunzer wherein the visiting Officer, Secretary Tourism and Culture Department, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah […]
Financial assistance handed-over to beneficiaries of JKBOCWWB
GANDERBAL: In a demonstration of steadfast commitment to the welfare of workers, the Assistant Labour Commissioner Ganderbal Monday presented cheques to the Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Gulzar Ahmad here Monday. These cheques were specifically allocated to registered applicants of the Jammu And Kashmir Building and other construction workers welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) to provide essential financial […]
DIPR’s Cultural Unit Kashmir organises Nukkad Natak
SRINAGAR: In connection with ‘fifth phase of Back to Village (B2V-5)’ J&K Government’s flagship public outreach, participation and feedback programme, the Cultural Unit Kashmir DIPR Monday organised a Nukkad Natak and Ladishah at Government Girls Middle School Hanjigund Chadoora Budgam. The artists of Karam Buland Folk Theatre Chadoora in their act highlighted the success of […]
FSD Anantnag seals bakers shop
ANANTNAG: The Food Safety team in district Anantnag Monday sealed a Nanwai shop at Chenni Chowk on account of severe deviations from the different provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. During the inspection, it was found that the food preparation area was in a dilapidated state, besides there was also lack of […]
Quality Control wing of Handicrafts Deptt conducts inspection drive
SRINAGAR: A special inspection drive of Handicraft dealers was Monday conducted under the supervision of Mirza Shahid Ali Beg, Deputy Director Quality Control, in the notified tourist area of M A Link road, here. During inspection, the dealers found violating the norms of Jammu and Kashmir Handicrafts Quality Control Act were penalised. An amount of […]
Final round commences across 50 Panchayats at Bandipora
Commissioner SMC, Addl Sec YS&S & other VOs visit respective Panchayats
BANDIPORA: The third and last round of phase fifth of ambitious ‘Back to Village (B2V-5)’ programme commenced Monday across 50 Panchayats of Bandipora with much fanfare. The Visiting Officers (VOs) held interaction with the locals, and locals apprised them about their grievances, projected public demands and village needs. Sports activities, cultural activities, distribution under public […]
Islam and feminism
By: Asif Rashid Dar Feminism is a social and political movement advocating for the equal rights and opportunities of women vis a vis men. Historical background First-wave feminism: which occurred from the late 19th to the early 20th century was about ‘women suffrage’ referring to the right to vote as they were not allowed to […]
Pen reflects real might
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon The age-old adage that ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’ holds a profound truth in its simplicity. It suggests that the power of the written word and the ideas it conveys can have a far-reaching and long-lasting impact on individuals, societies, and generations. In this short article, I aim to […]
Pacific security: Whose strategy is it?
By: Maima Koro The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting this week takes place amid a changing dynamic of security and development in the region. Security agreements have become an important measure of the close relationship between global partners and Pacific Island states. In geopolitics, this close relationship’ is usually another way of saying partners have […]
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to begin from 15th Nov in J&K
Chief Secretary reviews preparations, directs close coordination among executing agencies
NEW DELHI: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Saturday reviewed the preparations being made for the first phase of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which will commence in Jammu and Kashmir from November 15th from the snow-prone tribal areas of Rajouri and Bandipora districts. The Yatra will begin in the remaining districts on November 20th. As […]
