Warmth of local hospitality overwhelms South Indian tour operators
Srinagar: To tap the South Indian market, the department of tourism Kashmir organized a FAM tour for the travel agents from Chennai and Bangalore who visited Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Yusmarg and Srinagar city. The travel agents were all in praise for the hospitality they experienced during their travel here. They were also mesmerized by the beautiful […]
Basmati Mandis to be set up across JK: Hanjura
Jammu: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, today said that the Government is working on a comprehensive plan to open up Basmati Mandis across the state to give better marketing facilities to farmers. The Minister was addressing the farmers and growers after inaugurating 7th annual buyer-seller meet for traditional aromatic Basmati rice at […]
Minister stresses judicious utilization of resources
Srinagar: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Bukhari today directed the officers to ensure that the funds earmarked for the horticulture and the schemes meant for the this vital sector are properly utilized and implemented so that the benefit of these percolates to the targeted areas resulting in the increase of horticulture produce besides economic […]
Dy CM for expeditious formulation, execution of hydropower projects
Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh, today exhorted upon the officers for speedy formulation and expeditious execution of hydro power projects in the state. The Deputy CM, while addressing officers during a meeting convened here to discuss and work out strategies for development and implementation of hydro power projects, asked the concerned to optimally […]
Minister advocates collective approach for preservaton of green wealth
Jammu: Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh today called for collective approach towards conservation and promotion of State’s green wealth. The Minister was speaking at a meeting of officers of Forests and Wildlife wings while reviewing the progress on various ongoing development works, here at Manda Amphalla today. “Jammu and Kashmir is […]
CASO in Pulwama village
Pulwama: Government forces on Wednesday night started a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Sirnoo Village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Official sources said that 55 Rashtriya Rifles 182 and 183 bn CRPF and Special Operation Group Pulwama started a joint search operation after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Local sources […]
Private tuition by teachers: Govt issues clarification
JAMMU: The Government today refuted reports published by a section of the media on the issue of undertaking private tuition in coaching centres by Government Teachers. In a press statement issued today, an Education Department spokesman clarified that the School Education Department vide Circular instructions issued under endorsement No: Edu/L/J/Misc/131/2017, dated 25.09.2017, has ordered that […]
Geelani summoned by Enforcement Directorate
Srinagar: The Enforcement Directorate today issued notice to the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani in money laundering case. Geelani has been asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate on December 18. “Geelani Sahib has received the notice and supposed to present himself before the Enforcement Directorate on December 18”, […]
Governor summons Joint Session of the Legislature
JAMMU: Governor N. N. Vohra, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under sub-section (1) of Section 53 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, has summoned the State Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to meet at Jammu on Tuesday, the 2nd January 2018, at 11:00 a.m. The Governor has called upon the […]
IFJ reacts to arrest of French journalist in Kashmir
Srinagar: International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today expressed serious concern over the arrest of a French freelance journalist Paul Comiti in Srinagar on International Human rights day. Comiti, who was arrested by Jammu and Kashmir police on December 10 for violating Visa regulations, has since been released on bail, yesterday. The IFJ demanded immediate release […]