Augmenting civic amenities
By: Mohammad Jalal-ud-Din A large and huge conglomeration of population having multidimensional economic, social, academic, political etc, activities is a feature of town, district or city and a capital city has a preponderance and prominence over all. Srinagar which is one of many places that have been called the “Venice of the East” or the […]
All you need to know about stomach cancer treatment
By: Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma How common is gastric (stomach) cancer? Worldwide about 1 million people are diagnosed with gastric cancer. It is ranked as the 5th most common cancer. In India it accounts for about 60,000 new cancer cases (6th most common) and about 53,000 deaths. How is this diagnosed? This is diagnosed after […]
Rehana Batul reviews functioning of Information Deptt

Commends DIPR’s achievements, exemplary G20 summit coverage JAMMU: Secretary Information Department, Rehana Batul Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the department’s working at the Civil Secretariat here. Director of Information & PR, Jatin Kishore; Special Secretary Information Department, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad; Director of Finance (Information), Joint Director Information Jammu, Atul Gupta; Joint Director Information (Headquarters), […]
Secretary PD&MD reviews progress on implementation of ‘Himayat’ scheme

JAMMU: Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Aijaz Asad, Tuesday convened a meeting with officers of Rural Development Department to review progress on implementation of “Himayat” scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was convened to analyze the current status of Himayat scheme (PMDP Project) besides deliberating on strategies aimed at to ensure effective […]
IT Deptt fixes rates for online services, overcharging to be dealt strictly
1472 CSC licenses cancelled for overcharging in 6 months JAMMU: On the directions of Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, teams of IT Department Tuesday conducted inspection of various Common Services Centres across Jammu and Kashmir ascertaining their functioning and adherence to government notified rates. Pertinently, the IT Department has notified rates to avail various online services […]
Secretary RDD charts crucial roadmap for IWMP implementation
JAMMU: Underscoring the critical importance of the Integrated Watershed Management Program (IWMP) for Jammu and Kashmir, Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary urged officials to prioritize projects like irrigation canal upgrades, soil erosion prevention, and water conservation. During a comprehensive review of IWMP implementation, Dr Choudhary emphasized the need for […]
Over 34 Lakh J&K workers register on e-shram Portal till date
Labour Com asks for seamless delivery of services JAMMU: Labour Commissioner, J&K, Charandeep Singh Tuesday took a comprehensive review of the functioning of the Labour Department in a meeting with officers here. Charandeep Singh, who recently assumed charge as Labour Commissioner, emphasised the need to reach out to the Labourers and generate awareness among them […]
Mandeep Kaur reviews working of Urban Local Bodies
Asks for expeditious completion of projects JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kaur, Tuesday chaired a review meeting of the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies, Jammu. The meeting had detailed discussion on various schemes being implemented by the Directorate including SBM (U), AMRUT, IDMT, FC (Grants), drainage sector, Capex besides other development […]
DC Srinagar visits Makdoom Mandal, Ganpatiyar Temple and Soumyaar Temple
Takes first hand appraisal of works on restoration, preservation and maintenance SRINAGAR: With an aim to revive and preserve the Religious Places/Heritage Sites that have historical, cultural, religious significance, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Tuesday visited various religious and heritage sites of the District. Accompanied by senior Officers from District Administration […]
DC Budgam inaugurates sports field at Hushroo Chadoora
Chairs Public Darbar, says District Admin committed to ensure robust development BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, Akshay Labroo Tuesday chaired a Public Darbar at village Hushroo in Block Chadoora. On the occasion, the DC also inaugurated and dedicated a Rs. 10 lac newly constructed Sports field to local youth of Hushroo. He stated that […]