Additional Secretary CM’s Grievances Cell takes up KP migrants’ issues
Jammu: Additional Secretary Chief Minister’s Grievances Cell, Inam-ul-Haq Sidiqui, Monday had a meeting to take stock of issues of Kashmiri Pandit Migrants. The meeting was held in the backdrop of the visit of Additional Secretary to Jagti Township on the directions of Tassaduq Hussain Mufti, Coordinator Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell. The issues raised during […]
Former Navy Officer presents his book to Governor
Jammu: Governor N.N. Vohra was presented a copy of “Woman of Substantial Character”, a book written by Commodore (Retd.) Dalbir Singh Sodhi at Raj Bhavan here on Monday. This book provides researched references on the status of women as given in the various Holy scriptures. This book also brings out the social evils prevalent in […]
Anganwari workers welfare association calls on Dy CM
Jammu: A deputation of Anganwari workers welfare association Monday called on the Deputy chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh. The deputation projected several demands including the withdrawal of the order No. 268/SW/2017 dated. 28.08.2017. Secretary Social Welfare Sajad Ahmad Khan was also present. Deputy Chief Minister directed the Secretary Social Welfare to look into the […]
DC Srinagar conducts surprise inspection of tuition centers
Srinagar: On the instructions of Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, today visited and conducted a surprise inspection of various tuition centers operating in the Srinagar City. Dr. Shah, who was accompanied by Director School Education Kashmir, G N Itoo, and Chief Education Officer Srinagar, Farooq […]
FinMin directs key deptt’s to complete existing projects on time
Jammu: Minister for Finance, Employment & Labour, Dr Haseeb Drabu today asked the key departments including PWD, Health, PHE to execute a ‘Consolidation and Completion Plan’ aimed at delivering completed, operational projects/schemes to the people for upcoming financial year. The Minister passed these directions while chairing a series of meetings to review the status of […]
Minister emphasizes on innovation to make Horticulture viable, lucrative venture
Jammu: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari, today called for determined efforts to bridge the gap between farmers, researchers, policy makers and development agencies for formulation and implementation of need based plans to help Horticulture emerge as a viable and lucrative venture in the state. The Minister was speaking during inaugural ceremony of […]
Proposed GST cut for Handloom, Handicraft a welcome step: Bhat
Srinagar: Vice Chairman Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporations Nizam-ud-Din Bhat has appreciated the Government decision to slash down the GST rates on several items of handloom and handicrafts, particularly the rates of carpets. Bhats described the decision as very apt and timely which, according to him, will come as relief to thousands of artisan families, […]
LA’s Committe on Environment emphasises on reducing Carbon Footprint
Jammu: A meeting of the Committee on Environment of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami to discuss the environment related issues pertaining to the Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UD). The Committee discussed various issues regarding the present status of Solid Waste Management, drainage […]
Government working to improve business climate: Minister
Jammu: Minister of Industries & Commerce Chandra Prakash Ganga today chaired a one day seminar on Ease of Doing Business organized by I&C Department at Udhyog Bhavan. The Minister inclined for coordinated approach to lay out the desired design for the ease of doing business in the state. “Government is working hard to improve business […]
DC visits test centers under National Achievement Survey
Jammu: Deputy Commissioner Kumar Rajeev Ranjan today inspected the schools where the children are undertaking test being conducted under the National Achievement Survey. About 174 centres have been set up across district in which about 2208 children shall take up the test. Pertinently National Achievement Survey is a research study undertaken by District Institute […]