3rd SAC meeting of LAWDA held
In a bid to evaluate conservation measures for Dal Lake and Nigeen lake, the 3rd Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (JKLAWDA) was held today under the chairmanship of Dr A.R. Yusuf (Ex member National Green Tribunal Delhi). On the occasion, Vice-Chairperson LAWDA, Dr A.H. Shah, […]
DDC bans illegal extraction of minerals from streams
District Development Commissioner Shopian, Mohammad Aijaz today convened a meeting here to formulate ways to enforce ban on illegal extraction of minerals from streams in the district. The meeting was attended by Executive Engineer R&B, Tehsildar Shopian, District Minerals Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Assistant Treasury Officer, Assistant Executive Engineer Flood Control, Assistant Executive Engineer […]
Lift ban on formation of students Unions, Rasheed urges Vohra
Independent legislator and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) chairman Er. Rasheed Saturday sought help from Governor N N Vohra on lifting the ban on formation of students unions in educational institutions. Rasheed who met the Governor here sought his help to lift the ban on the formation of students’ unions in the Colleges and Universities of […]
Hattrick School starts ICAS as part of curriculum
The Hattrick Public School, Zakura Saturday started the international academic Program with launch of ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) in Kashmir for the first time. HTPS will be the first school from Valley to go for skill based assessment program which recognizes and rewards student achievement. Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) has continuously improved […]
Women empowerment Govt’s top priority: Nayeema Mahjoor
Chairperson Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Women, Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor reiterated Government’s commitment to ensure women empowerment in the State, especially in rural and far-flung areas. The chairperson was on a 2-day visit to Gurez, during which she addressed a day-long awareness programme-cum-interactive session here at Government Degree College, Dawar. Hundreds of students, ASHA […]
CM addresses LAHDC, Kargil members
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today announced the release of Rs. 10 crore in favour of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil for meeting out many of its liabilities by prioritising the respective sectors. She also announced release of Rs. One Crore for improving Muharram arrangements in the district. Addressing the members of Hill Council here […]
Editorial: Highhandedness is not acceptable
Reports of an ugly incident that saw army personnel beating up police officials in North Kashmir’s Kupwara have yet again painted a picture of highhandedness by some personnel of the army, even while dealing with the police. According to reports two policemen, including the Station House Officer (SHO), were beaten by army soldiers near Deputy […]
Better marketing facilities, information gateway to ensure better return for growers: Minister
Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Abdul Rehman Veeri today said that augmentation of marketing infrastructure and market information are powerful ways to ensure good returns for the growers. The Minister said during a visit to review the construction status of upcoming Fruit and Vegetable Market at Jablipora in Bijbehara. He was accompanied by […]
J&K Bank condoles demise of former Chairman M S Qureshi
J&K Bank has deeply condoled the demise of its former Chairman Mohammad Syed Qureshi who passed away today in Srinagar. Parvez Ahmed (Chairman & CEO) and the Board of directors of the Bank expressed heartfelt condolences with bereaved family. “I am highly saddened to know about the demise of M.S Qureshi former Chairman of J&K […]
Minister lays foundation of Administrative-cum-Laboratory block
Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today laid foundation stone of administrative-cum-laboratory block of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at Dooru, besides inaugurating Kissan Mela-cum-Rice Field at Khudwani, Kulgam. Minister of State for Hajj & Auqaf Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi, Member Parliament Nazir Ahmad Laway, VC SKUAST (K), Dr Nazir Ahmad, Director Agriculture Kashmir, and […]