Department of Agriculture celebrates First International Day of Potato
JAMMU: The Department of Agriculture Production and Farmer Welfare, Jammu celebrated the first-ever International Day of Potato, recognizing the importance of this versatile crop consumed by over one billion people globally. In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 30 as the International Day of Potato, acknowledging its status as a vital food source. […]
Div Com visits Gulmarg, prioritizes tourism sector regulation and professionalism
BARAMULLA: In a significant move aimed at boosting tourism and addressing local concerns, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Thursday undertook a visit to Gulmarg and conducted a series of meetings with various stakeholders including hoteliers, ponywalas, Tourist guides and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) drivers. The meeting, held at the prestigious Golf Club […]
Lok Sabha Elections-2024: All arrangements set for Counting in Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat at SKICC-Centaur
Elaborate arrangements put in place as per ECI guidelines: RO Srinagar SRINAGAR: Ahead of Counting for Lok Sabha Elections-2024, the Returning Officer 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Thursday chaired a meeting of Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) and Nodal Officers at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here to review the preparedness regarding […]
GVEI hosts block level student innovation showcase meet
Srinagar: Green Valley Educational Institute on Thursday organised a block level student innovation showcase meet in its state-of-the-art Atal Tinkering Laboratory. Chief Education Officer (CEO) Srinagar Abdul Hamid Fani was the Chief guest at the occasion. “The event provided a unique platform for students to display their technical innovations and research capabilities,” the school handout […]
Pharma Company among 7 erring FBOs fined Rs 45500 by ADM Ramban
RAMBAN: Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Ramban, Varunjeet Singh Charak, in capacity of Adjudicating Officer, has imposed a substantial penalty of Rs. 45500 on seven Food Business Operators (FBOs) including a Pharma company operating in the district. The action forms part of a robust drive launched to enforce compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act […]
DDC Reasi reviews facilities, security scenario at Shri Shiv Khori Shrine
REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi, Vishesh Mahajan, who is also the Vice Chairman of the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board (SSKSB), convened a comprehensive meeting to review the facilities and security enroute the shrine. The meeting also assessed the facilities for pilgrims especially in view of increased rush. The DDC emphasized the importance of registering […]
Education is cornerstone for women empowerment: CUKashmir VC
Varsity organises culmination prog marking intl womens day celebrations Ganderbal: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, Thursday described education as the cornerstone for women empowerment in the country and said the varsity is playing a pivotal role in empowering women through innovative and inclusive programmes designed to promote gender equity, equality, […]
Police recovers huge consignment of contraband substances in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police recovered huge consignment of drugs in Kulgam besides, arrested three drug peddlers in Sopore, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that acting promptly upon a specific information regarding the hoarding of huge quantity of narcotic substance, a police party raided the suspected place (Band Saw Mill) at Kaladrund in presence of executive […]
Police books notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police booked most wanted and notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act in Handwara, a police spokesman said Thursday. The notorious drug smuggler identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Shah son of Mohammad Subhan Shah resident of Kralgund Qaziabad has been booked under PIT-NDPS Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority. The booked […]
Police install latest GPS Tracking Device to monitor movement of bailed out terror associates
Anantnag: Police Thursday affixed GPS tracking devices on under trial terror associates who were enlarged on bail in UA(P) case, a police spokesman said. The accused were arrested in case FIR No 34/2018 under section 38, 39 UA(P) Act of Police Station Dooru and has been enlarged bail by the Court. The GPS anklet will […]
