Mudra Promotion Campaign begins in Kashmir
Srinagar: Since demography of the country has changed therefore all the policies and programmes formulated in India or in J&K have to be done through the vision of youth. Mudra and Stand Up India are the two distinguishing schemes flagged by the Prime Minister Narender Modi to evidence the government’s political will for a […]
Govt committed to tourism promotion: Dy CM
Srinagar: A deputation of Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Owners Federation (KHAROF) Lead by its president Abdul Wahid Malik Thursday called on Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh. The Minister of State for Tourism Priya Sethi was also present. The deputation projected several issues related to the promotion of tourism trade in the state. They also […]
Minister takes stock of works under ASH, Fisheries
Srinagar: Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli Thursday convened a meeting to review the progress of various ongoing developmental works under Animal, Sheep Husbandry (ASH) and Fisheries Departments. The Minister asked the officers to identify land at Srinagar city outskirts for setting up of Veterinary Hospital and also directed them to […]
National Innovation Foundation team meets Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
Srinagar: National Innovation Foundation (NIF)-India department of Science and Technology GOI meets Commissioner for persons with Disabilities J&K Govt Iqbal Lone. A three member team lead by Mahesh Patel (National Innovation Coordinator, NIF-India along with Drvivek Kumar Sr. innovation officer and Mr. Syed Nadeem Hussain (Innovation Fellow) met Commissioner for Persons with disabilities Iqbal Lone. […]
GMC appoints Dr Salim Khan as Chief Spokesperson
SRINAGAR: Authorities of Government Medical College on Thursday appointed Prof Salim Khan, HoD Community Medicine as the Chief Spokesperson of College and authorized him to talk to media with regard to the College. In a statement issued today, officials said the Medical Superintendents of Associated Hospitals have also been designated as spokespersons of their respective hospitals. “No […]
16000 aspirants to undergo Forest Deptt’s walk test
SRINAGAR: As many as 16,000 candidates from Kashmir Division are attending in 12-day walk test for various posts of Forest Department at SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ompora Budgam being conducted by Services Selection Board from today. After completion of the test in Kashmir Division, the similar test will be conducted in the Jammu Division.
People selling spurious, banned pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers to be booked under PSA
SRINAGAR: Hailing the promulgation of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017, the Minister for Horticulture Syed Basharat Bukhari today said the ordinance having the provision of booking people found involved in sale and supply of spurious pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers under PSA, will act as a major deterrent against such malpractices which […]
Mehbooba grieved over Atiqa Bano’s demise
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the passing away of noted educationist, heritage activist and former Director, Education and Libraries, Atiqa Bano, who breathed her last yesterday evening at Sopore. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister, who is also the President of J&K Academy of Art, Culture & […]
JRL calls for TRC chalo on 14 October, protests against braid chopping on Friday
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership has called for the Valley-wide protests after Friday prayers against the braid chopping incidents in Kashmir valley. The leadership has also called for a rally at TRC ground Srinagar on October 14 against anti-Kashmir policies of the central government and abrogation of Article 35 A.
Army averts major strike in Jammu
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