‘Saffron Spice Park’ at Dussu to be commissioned soon: Minister
Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today said that the Saffron Spice Park at Dussu, Pampore is likely to be completed by the end of this month. The park costing Rs 37 crore is getting constructed under National Saffron Mission (NSM). The information was revealed by the Minister while addressing a two-day national seminar […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress of power projects
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Monday reviewed the progress of the 330-MW Kishanganga Power project, being constructed in Gurez area of Bandipora district. Commissioner/Secretary Forest, Ecology and Environment Department, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Commissioner/Secretary, Revenue Department, Secretary, Law Justice & Parliamentary Affairs Department, Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Secretary (Technical), PDD, Director, Disaster Management, representatives of PGCIL, NHPC […]
National Handloom Day JK known for distinctive artistic creations: Farooq Abdullah
Member of Parliament, Dr Farooq Abdullah Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is known for its artistic creations in hand woven Pashmina shawls but added that the heritage industry is facing threat from machine made products. The Member Parliament was speaking at a function organized by Weavers Service Centre to mark the National Handloom Day. […]
Well oriented policy must to sustain Handloom sector: Bhat
Vice Chairman Handloom Development Corporation, Nizamudin Bhat today said that a well oriented policy is needed to put the handloom sector back on track and sustain it. On the occasion of National Handloom Day, the Vice Chairman said that Jammu and Kashmir seems losing against less-known states in the national market and there is a […]
3-day Gurez Festival concludes
The 3-day long Gurez Festival organized by the Department of Tourism concluded here on Monday. The festival which started on August 5 saw an overwhelming response from the locals and the adventure enthusiasts. The festival saw various events including cultural programs by locals, adventure events like mountain biking in Dawar and Tulail Valley, white […]
Trooper injured at Uri
An Army trooper Monday sustained injuries after India and Pakistan troops exchanged fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said. Officials said that an army trooper identified as Narendra Singh Bisht (43) received a sniper shot in his head and was airlifted to Army’s 92 base […]
Partial lunar eclipse tonight
A partial lunar eclipse will take place on August 7 tonight and will be visible from across India. “Starting from 10.52 p m, the full moon will enter the Earth’s shadow in space and create a spectacular celestial phenomenon, which is commonly known as partial lunar eclipse. This will be the first properly visible lunar […]
Forces fire in air to disperse protesters in Pulwama village
Army resorted to aerial firing after their vechile heading towards cordon site was stoned in Herpora Rakh village of Litter Tehsil of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Army fired few shots in air to disperse the protesters creating chaos in the area. Shopkeepers lowered their shutters and traffic went off. Meanwhile search operation going on. Details […]
Five militants killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Machil sector
Army on Monday claimed to have foiled the infiltration bid along Line of Control (LoC) in Machil sector, killing five militants. Defense Spokesman, Colonial Rajesh Kalia said that an infiltration bid was foiled in Machil sector today by killing five militants there. “Five weapons were recovered from the site,” he said.
CASO in Pulwama Village
Cordon and search operation has been launched by government forces at Herpora Rakh village of Litter Tehsil in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Heavy forces have been deployed. Earlier today, CASO was launched in Pinglena village of Pulwam district as well.