Swine flu: use of antibiotics inappropriate; cautions DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Thursday said that doctors in Kashmir valley prescribe antibiotics for swine flu even though it is caused by a virus against which antibiotics have no effect. President DAK and flu expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan as per the statement issued here said swine flu is a viral infection that is […]
Man arrested, fake I-Cards of security agencies recovered
Srinagar: In a significant development, police Thursday claimed to have arrested a fraudster and recovered fake government documents including I-Cards of security agencies and fake licenses. Acting on specific information, a police party of Police Station Nigeen laid a surprise naka in its jurisdiction and arrested a person Ghulam Jeelani resident of Shaheedgunj area of […]
Zulfkar reviews preparedness of FCS &CA for winters
Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Information, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today chaired a meeting to review the stock and supply position of essentials in Kashmir division and extra arrangements made by the department for winter season. The meeting was attended by Director FCS&CA Nisar Ahmad Wani, Senior Superintendent Traffic NHI […]
DSEK launches website of Rainawari zone
Srinagar: Director School Education Kashmir, G. N. Itoo Thursday launched the website for Rainawari Zone which shall provide instant information to the teachers as well student community in a user-friendly interface. The website (www.zeorainawari.com) is a joint venture of DSEK and NGO Pratham. The website was launched on the concluding day of a training programme […]
Border skirmishes claiming lives, Mirwaiz tells Sabit Subasic
Srinagar: The Bosnia and Herzegovina ambassador Sabit Subasic Thursday called on the Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq at his Nigeen residence. Bosnian Envoy and Mirwaiz as per the statement issued here discussed a series of issues and during the course of the discussion Mirwaiz briefed him about the historical perspective of the Kashmir […]
Div Com reviews winter Preparedness
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan Thursday reviewed the preparedness of various departments to ensure uninterrupted availability of basic amenities and services to general public during the winters. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Director Health services Kashmir, Director Education, Chief Engineer PDD and other officials. Deputy Commissioners of other districts […]
JKLF pays tribute to Shariq Bakhshi on his anniversary
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Thursday paid tributes to Shariq Ahmad Bakhshi on his martyrdom day today. While paying homage to Bakshi, JKLF as per the statement issued here said that Shariq was one of the brave sons of soil who embraced martyrdom at a tender age for the freedom of Jammu […]
NABARD observes ‘National Entrepreneurship Day’
Jammu: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised a workshop on the occasion of National Entrepreneurship Day at District Samba. Representatives from banks, officials from District Industries Centre, Lead Bank Office, RSETI and young prospective entrepreneurs were present in the workshop, a NABARD spokesman said in a statement. Speaking on the occasion, Surinder […]
India one of the oldest organic agri nations of the world: Union Minister
New Delhi: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said India is one of the oldest organic agricultural nations of the world and a large part of the country still practices traditional organic farming. Singh said it today at the inauguration of Organic World Congress 2017 at India Expo Centre in Greater […]
Jambu Zoo to act as major attraction for tourists: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh today directed the Wildlife department to gear up men and machinery to complete the work of the Jambu Zoo (Shivalik Biological Park), adding that the place would act as a major attraction for animal lovers. The Minister was interacting with the officers of Wildlife department […]