Dulloo reviews implementation of 4 new Labour Codes
Reforms to simplify processes, reduce penal provisions, and strengthen worker rights JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation status of the four new Labour Codes, one of India’s most significant labour reforms aimed at simplifying compliance systems and improving worker welfare across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended […]
EPFO Organizes Seminar on PMVBRY at Kupwara
SRINAGAR: Employee’s provident fund Organisation (EPFO), Srinagar organised a seminar on the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) at the Industrial Estate Bremri Kupwara. The seminar, attended by employers and employees from the local industrial units, focused on creating awareness about the scheme’s objectives, key benefits, and operational framework. EPFO officials explained how the […]
Director Sheep Husbandry Reviews Expenditure Under Various Departmental Schemes
SRINAGAR: Director Sheep Husbandry Department Kashmir, Dr. Rafiq Ahmad Shah, convened a meeting of all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) to review the status of expenditure incurred under various departmental schemes. The meeting focused on assessing the financial progress of each scheme and evaluating the utilization of funds released to different units of the department. […]
FDA boosts food safety surveillance with over 13,000 inspections in 2025
Jammu: Concerned by adulteration and ensuring the availability of safe and hygienic food across Jammu and Kashmir, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conducted 13,944 routine inspections in 2025, leading to case registrations, prosecutions, and imposition of penalties against violators. During the inspections, the FDA collected 10,620 surveillance against the annual target of 7,080 […]
JKPICCA holds AGM, applauds transformative reforms in Horticulture and Cold Chain Sector
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Fruits & Vegetable Processing & Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) on Monday successfully conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together members from across the Union Territory to review sectoral progress and chart future strategies for the horticulture and cold chain ecosystem. The hybrid-mode meeting saw robust participation, with members […]
Rana attends annual day at Modern Institute of Creative Learning, Dharana Mendhar
MENDHAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment & Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, attended the annual day 2025 celebrations of the Modern Institute of Creative Learning (MICL), Dharana Mendhar. The programme featured vibrant cultural performances, academic presentations and creative exhibits by the students from various classes. Rana, who was the chief guest, lauded the […]
Cross-LoC trade constitutes intra-state trade, observes J-K High Court
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has said the cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade between the Union territory and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir constitutes intra-state trade under the GST Act, as PoK is legally a part of the territory of the erstwhile state of J&K. The Court was hearing writ petitions filed by traders who […]
a calls for broadband expansion, digital infrastructure push
JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, Youth Services & Sports and Information Technology, Satish Sharma, called for expansion of broad band network and giving push to the digital infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister was speaking at a meeting with the Deputy Director General (DDG), National Broadband Mission (NBM), […]
Transport Secretary reviews MVD performance, drives action on enforcement, service delivery
JAMMU: Secretary Transport Department, Avny Lavasa, chaired a comprehensive monthly review meeting of the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD). The Secretary assessed the departmental performance and issued directions aimed at strengthening the public service delivery, regulatory enforcement and overall operational efficiency. The meeting was attended by Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, Managing Director, Abdul Rashid War, […]
Pre-Budget review meeting held for Agriculture & Horticulture
ACS Agriculture Production Department Shailendra Kumar chairs meet JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) , Agriculture Production Department (APD), Shailendra Kumar, Thursday chaired a Pre-Budget meeting to review and discuss the Revised Estimates (RE) 2025-26 and Budget Estimates (BE) 2026-27 for the Agriculture and Horticulture sectors of Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting focused on a detailed […]