Div Com visits Yatri Niwas, inspects Amarnathi Yatra arrangements
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar Saturday visited Yatri Niwas – Bhagwati Nagar to take stock of arrangements being made at the Jammu base camp for the Annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2023. The Divisional Commissioner chaired a high level meeting of the stakeholder departments and reviewed in detail the arrangements being put in place […]
Jammu stands out as top performer in DGGI 3.0
Framework assesses districts on 58 indicators across 10 different sectors
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta released the 3rd edition of District Good Governance Index (DGGI 3.0) here along with performance of Districts in achieving a set of 385 Deliverables given to them during 22-23. At the outset, the Chief Secretary praised the whole team of Planning Development & Monitoring Department headed by Administrative […]
DC Budgam inaugurates Public Facilitation Centre
Says one point centre shall have all major public dealing sections
BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, Akshay Labroo Friday inaugurated Public Facilitation Centre at Deputy Commissioner Office, here. The centre houses all major public dealing sections at one place including verification, land revenue, relief, Hajj, red cross, judicial, rent, tree section etc. DC said that the facility would ensure prompt and hassle-free service delivery to […]
Police arrests three persons for illegal extraction, transportation of minerals
Srinagar: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police arrested three persons and seized three vehicles in Baramulla, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party seized three vehicles (excavator, 2 tractors) and arrested 03 persons for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Dargam Nallah […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said a police party at a checkpoint established at Levdoora Crossing intercepted a vehicle (Bus) bearing registration No. JK02BM-4755 with two persons onboard. During search of the vehicle, 10 Kgs of Poppy Straw […]
Enthralling pre-events unleash spirit of ‘Vitasta Cultural Festival’
Cultural celebrations attract crowds at Verinag, Srinagar, Mansbal, Watlab
SRINAGAR: The pre-events of ‘Vitasta Cultural Festival’, commenced here Friday across multiple locations in the Valley, captivating the visitors filled with high cultural fervor and enthusiasm. These mesmerizing programmes took place at scenic locations throughout the Valley, especially at South Kashmir’s Verinag, the originating place of river Jhelum, historically known as ‘Vitasta’. A series of […]
DDC Chairperson Ganderbal visits Lar
Reviews arrangements for annual Urs of Shah Sadiq Qalander (RA)
GANDERBAL: The Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq on Friday visited Lar and Wutlar Ganderbal to take stock of arrangements for the ensuing annual Urs of Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Sadiq Qalander (RA). The DDC Chairperson paid obeisance at the shrine of Hazrat Shah Sadiq Qalander (RA) at Lar in Ganderbal district on […]
SANJY-2023: DC Ganderbal takes stock of arrangements at transit camp Manigam
GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir Friday took stock of the arrangements being put in place at transit camp Manigam by various line departments for smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2023. On the occasion, the DC reviewed the arrangements for pitching of tents, health facilities, installation of ROs, lights, cleanliness, signage, […]
DLC approves 21 cases under PM-FME at Kulgam
KULGAM: A meeting of District Level Committee (DLC) was held Friday under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kulgam, Showkat Ahmad Rather to discuss and approve the cases/proposals under Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM-FME) scheme. During the meeting, 32 cases were tabled before the committee and after threadbare discussion […]
Awareness programme on Apple Leaf Blotch Miner, Pests and Diseases held
BUDGAM: A team of Horticulture department Budgam Friday visited Nasrullahpora area in the district to create awareness and management of Apple Leaf Blotch Miner and other Pests and Diseases in Orchards. The team headed by Chief Horticulture Officer Budgam comprised of Senior Scientist of Sheri Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) and other […]
