Youth given new opportunities, interventions to make Sheep, Goat rearing lucrative: Govt
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said that it was providing new opportunities, and identifying necessary interventions to make the Sheep, Goat rearing more lucrative for the farmers. The government said that the aim was to increase livestock productivity and production in a sustainable manner and focus on untapped potential for the export […]
Decreasing temperature: Patients, attendants demand operationalisation of heating system in hospitals
Srinagar: Amid the decrease in day as well as night temperature patients as well as attendants have urged authorities to make heating systems of all hospitals across Kashmir functional especially during night hours. Several attendants as well as patients said that hospital authorities even in tertiary care hospitals don’t operate Heating System in the hospitals […]
UMEED scheme empowers rural women of J&K: Govt
SRINAGAR: The government on Wednesday said that the UMEED scheme of Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) was providing wings to the aspirations of rural women who dream of becoming economically independent. The government said that the Mission aims to reduce poverty by building strong grass-root institutions for the poor, engaging them in gainful […]
B2V4 culminates: 13977 school dropouts rejoin schools, 95959 PMJAY-SEHAT Golden Cards issued benefitting 50000 families
JAMMU: Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Tuesday chaired a meeting with Administrative Secretaries to review achievements of the recently concluded Back to Village-4 programme. During the meeting, Dr Mehta congratulated the Secretaries and their respective departments for successful culmination of the programme with most of the set targets achieved. The spokesman said the […]
Commercial Floriculture emerging as new form of employment across J&K: Govt
SRINAGAR: The J&K government on Monday said that the Commercial Floriculture in J&K was helping farmers to multiply their profits with the help of Government sponsored schemes and other related interventions. The government said that Commercial Floriculture, a specialized form of Horticulture aimed at augmenting the income of Growers and generating employment opportunities involves setting […]
Over 60 youth with psychological issues treated at SUKOON centre-18001807202
Over 400 calls received by the centre in previous month
SRINAGAR: The J&K government on Friday said that each passing day at Sukoon Mental Health Helpline centre touches new success as the counselors and experts render emphatic guidance, counseling and advice to people seeking help to recover from psychological issues and abstain from substance abuse. The in-charge of SUKOON centre, Tahir Ahmad Magrey on Friday […]
Reformative interventions in place to amplify milk production across J&K: Govt
KV NEWS NETWORK SRINAGAR: The J&K Government on Thursday said it was working on multi-pronged strategy to increase milk production and double the Dairy farmers’ income with unique initiative of Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS). With an aim of Doubling Farmers’ income from dairying, the government said it was working tirelessly to ensure utmost […]
132 FIRs registered against drug peddlers, narcotic smugglers in Sgr: DC
Says over 200 arrested during current year
SRINAGAR: In order to discuss the action plan to curb the drug abuse and narcotic trade in Srinagar, a District Level Committee of Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was held Wednesday under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex. At the outset, the Deputy […]
NTPHC Watchi faces staff shortage, people suffer
Shopian: The people of watchi village on Tuesday complained of staff shortage at New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) Watchi leaving the patients high and dry. The residents said NTPHC was run by a Female Multi Purpose Health worker (FMPHW) and authorities have failed to post a doctor for the last several months. Locals from […]
AVSAR Scheme exposes J&K Artisans to national, international marketing: Govt
SRINAGAR: The J&K Government on Monday said the UMEED Market Place setup under Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region (AVSAR) scheme of Airport Authority of India at Srinagar and Jammu airports was helping artisans to get exposed to the national market and strengthen the economic conditions of local artisan community. The government […]