KWFF concludes at Tagore Hall
The five day ‘Kashmir World Film Festival’ (KWFF) concluded at Tagore Hall here on Wednesday. Organized by Actors Creative Theatre (ACT), a non-profit organization in collaboration with its different sponsors, the festival was first of its kind that also screened international movies. The auditorium witnessed huge rush of students from Media Education Research Centre (MERC), […]
Divisional Commissioner reviews progress of land acquisition for Semi Ring Road project
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today convened a meeting to review the progress in land acquisition progress regarding construction of prestigious Semi Ring Road around the Srinagar city. Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, SE R&B, Project Director Project Implementation Unit of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Collector Land Acquisition PWD, Assistant Commissioner […]
Shah appeals people to observe Burhan’s anniversary as ‘Youm-e-Tajdeed-e-Ehad’
Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) chairman, Shabir Ahmad Shah Wednesday appealed people to observe the maiden anniversary of slain Hizb commander, Burhan Wani as “Youm-e-Tajdeed-e-Ehad (day of reconfirmation of the pledge). According to the statement issued here, Shah said that it needs to be declared (on that day) that the struggle will continue till the dawn […]
Chairman urges members to maintain dignity of upper house
Taking serious note of the unruly behavior of some Members in the House, Chairman J&K Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali today appealed the Members to maintain the dignity and decorum of the upper house. He said the members should maintain discipline in the house and respect each other’s ideas and sentiments. He said the real […]
Discussion on GST concludes in LA
Several legislators today took part in the discussion on GST Resolution moved by Minister for Finance, Labour & Employment Dr Haseeb Drabu in the House on Tuesday. While initiating the discussion, Javid Hassan Baig said that before venturing into GST debate for its implementation in the state, we were encouraged by our party seniors to […]
CUK’s 2-day international conference on conservation and role of religion begins
A two-day international conference on “Conservation of Environment and role of religion” began at Nowgam Campus-I of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) on Wednesday. The Conference is being organized by the Department of Religious Studies, CUK in collaboration with the Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi. Academicians and experts from different parts of […]
Technological interventions to help boost JK’s horticulture produce: Dy CM
The Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh has said that the new and latest technological interventions would increase the Horticulture productivity besides providing new job avenues to the youth of the state. The Dy Chief Minister was interacting with people and group of school children during his visit to the ‘Rise in Kashmir’ exhibition held at […]
Cleanliness drive held at Ganderbal
A cleanliness- cum-awareness drive organised by Villa Himalaya Tourist Resort in collaboration with Tourism Department and District Administration Ganderbal was held today at Kullan village. Deputy Director Tourism Registration, BDO Kullan, Tehsildar Kullan, ZEO Kullan, School children of Government Middle School Zaripora were also present on the occasion. During the drive the school children were […]
Union Agriculture Minister visits CITH Srinagar
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh, visited Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture Srinagar to take stock of its functioning. Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, Minister of State for Agriculture Production, Sunil Kumar Sharma, Principal Secretary Agriculture Production, Sundeep Kumar Nayak, accompanied the Union Minister. The Union Minister was briefed […]
Minister stresses on maintaining fiscal discipline in FCS&CA Deptt
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Information, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today directed the concerned officers to maintain the financial discipline in handling revolving fund of the FCS&CA Department. Chairing a review meeting to seek update on the remittances made in the fund of the Department, the Minister said the main aim […]