The First Press Commission
Er. Prabhat Kishore Following persistent demands from the Indian Federation of Working Journalists, the then President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, announced the constitution of a ‘Newspaper Commission’ during his inaugural address to Parliament on May 16, 1952. Accordingly, on September 23, 1952, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India announced the names of the […]
CS steers stakeholder consultations for growth of J&K’s key economic sectors
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired detailed consultations with key stakeholders to devise a comprehensive strategy and institutional platform aimed at accelerating the economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir by strengthening core sectors including Tourism, Agriculture, Handicrafts and Industry. The high-level consultative meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Additional Chief Secretary, Public […]
Combating drug abuse
AICC general secretary calls for comprehensive policy Jammu: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Friday expressed serious concern over the growing menace of substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir and called for a broader and comprehensive public policy intervention to protect the younger generation. The Jammu and Kashmir Police […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 kV GSS Amargarh will be observed due to which power supply to Panzipora, Tarzoo, Hygam, Shair Colony, Arampora, Mahrajpora, Bugoo, Police Station, ADC Watlab, Hathlangoo, Warpora, Dooru, Shiva, Tujjar, Sharief Shrine, Nowpora, Mazbugh, Reban, Achabal, Doabgah, Ferozpora, Panzulla, Shutloo, Chakloo, Ladoora, Nadihal, Gurseer, […]
Commissioner Secretary School Education launches enforcement drive on Solid Waste Management Rules
UDHAMPUR: In a significant step towards institutionalizing cleanliness, waste segregation and environmental accountability across the educational institutions of Jammu division, Commissioner Secretary, School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma, today formally launched the divisional implementation and enforcement drive of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 from Government Higher Secondary School Majalta, Udhampur district. The initiative assumes importance […]
Sakeena Itoo visits JVC Hospital Bemina
Reviews patient care services, other facilities SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Friday visited JVC Hospital Bemina to inspect the functioning of various healthcare facilities and review patient care services being provided at the hospital. During the visit, the Minister undertook a comprehensive tour of several departments of […]
Speaker Legislative Assembly inaugurates advanced healthcare facilities at CHC Kremshore
BUDGAM: In a significant step towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and enhancing patient care services, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Friday inaugurated the newly established healthcare facilities at Community Health Centre (CHC) Kremshore. The facilities included a dedicated Hotline Service, an Ultrasonography (USG) Machine and a modern Dental Chair, all aimed at improving the […]
Govt. committed to expand access to quality education in remote areas of J&K: Sakeena Itoo
Inaugurates newly constructed building of GDC Majalta UDHAMPUR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Friday inaugurated newly constructed building of Government Degree College (GDC) Majalta in Udhampur district amid great applause and enthusiasm from the students and locals of the area. MLA Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania; Commissioner Secretary, Higher […]
Secretary RDD calls for strict enforcement of SC directions on SWM Rules, 2026
Districts asked to ensure D2D waste collection, identify Bulk Waste Generators JAMMU: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 and directed all districts and field officers to ensure strict and time-bound compliance with Supreme […]
KTA seeks uniform enforcement of E-way bill for timber transit
Rana assures delegations of priority redress of grievances SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, Friday received several delegations representing various public interests, who called on him to seek his intervention on a range of issues pertaining to their respective areas. A delegation of Kashmir Timber Association (KTA) […]