Creative Writing workshop inaugurated at Cultural Centre Nowhatta
Director Tourism Kashmir, Mahmood A Shah, Sunday inaugurated a Creative Writing workshop at the Cultural Centre at Nowhatta. The workshop is being organized by Waruk, a social organization, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism. The aim of the workshop is to help the local youth gain skills in creative writing. The workshop will be […]
NC will fight to safeguard the special status of State
Provincial President of Women Wing of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Satwant Kaur Dogra said that PDP-BJP government has completely lost the trust of the people as they failed to address the political and developmental aspirations of the people of J&K. The NC woman leader exhorted the women cadre to gear up for meeting the […]
Luxury Pashmina dialogue logo launched
Taking the first step towards preserving, enhancing and re-imagining the Pashmina heritage of J&K, the logo launch of Global Luxury Pashmina Dialogue series took place at Radisson Blu Hotel, Jammu. Luxury Pashmina Dialogue aims to be the first ever initiative from the state curated by Babar Afzal, noted Pashmina activist, artist and shepherd to build […]
Minister visits Pecan Nut Village in Rajouri
Minister for Horticulture, Basharat Bukhari, today visited the Pecan Nut Village at Sasalkote in Rajouri district and inspected the pecan nut plantation in the area. Pecan Nut Village is a Rs. 6.43 crore project of the Horticulture Department targeting plantation of 20,000 pecan nut plants over 100 hectares of land at Sasalkote in Rajouri over […]
Editorial: Disaster mismanagement
Just the other day, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, convened a meeting to review disaster management preparedness in the Kashmir division including in Leh and Kargil. The meeting which saw participation of many departmental heads also witnessed presence of the Deputy Commissioners of all the districts that come under Kashmir zone. The Div Com it is […]
Cricketer Parvaiz Rasool inaugurates showroom
Fashion Fiesta, a multi brand apparel showroom Sunday inaugurated its 9th outlet in Srinagar. The showroom was inaugurated by ace cricketer Parvaiz Rasool. Spread over 600 sq. ft. area and located at the Sara city Ground Floor, the outlet, owner Adnan Shah said is created with Fashion Fiesta philosophy of ‘Best or Nothing’ reaching out […]
Commissioner Secretary ASH visits Poultry Project Hariparbhat
Commissioner Secretary, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, R K Bhagat, Sunday asked the Animal & Sheep Husbandry (ASH) Department to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for setting up of Hatchery and Feed Mill at Hariparbhat and submit the same at the earliest. The instructions in this regard were issued by Commissioner Secretary ASH during his visit […]
Ganderbal Karate Association holds belt grading ceremony
The District Ganderbal Karate Association today held its annual Belt grading certificate ceremony at its newly opened National Dojo Academy. The belt grade certificates were awarded to 52 students and players of the academy. The certificates were awarded by Chief Guest Dy SP Ganderbal Rameez Ahmad and the accredited National Coach of Karate Association of […]
All educational institutions to remain closed across Kashmir tomorrow
All educational institutions from Primary upto Higher Secondary schools shall remain closed across Kashmir tomorrow. Director School Education Kashmir Dr. G N Itoo said “the decision to close down all educational institutions from Primary upto Higher Secondary schools has been taken as a precautionary measure.
Shopian encounter aftermath: Another youth killed in south Kashmir
A 26-year-old youth was killed in forces firing at Shopian, marking second civilian death in south Kashmir in few hours following the killing of Hizb’s Chief operational commander along with two associates on Sunday. A police officer said that the youth identified as Mohammad Sayed Bhat s/o Ghulam Hassan of Zainpora was injured critically in […]