Smart Public Distribution System to go live by mid-August 2025: Minister
SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, and Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, Friday said that the much-anticipated Smart Public Distribution System (Smart PDS) will be made functional across Jammu and Kashmir by mid-August 2025. The Minister was reviewing the progress on Smart PDS implementation in the Union […]
CS reviews BISAG-N powered IT initiatives
Calls for developing data-rich dashboards, AI-based citizen services SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on ongoing Information Technology (IT) initiatives undertaken across J&K to enhance the governance and citizen-centric services. The meeting besides Special DG, BISAG-N, Vinay Thakur was attended by Secretary, IT Department and concerned Administrative […]
SDA launches Shehjar Heights Phase-II
112 residential apartments to be constructed within 2 yrs SRINAGAR: Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) has announced the launch of Phase-II of the Shehjar Heights project at Bemina envisaging construction of 112 more residential apartments, including 56 each 2-BHK and 3-BHK flats. Shehjar Apartments is a flagship Vertical Housing project of SDA in Srinagar involving construction […]
Lt Guv with members of ‘Save Youth Save Future Foundation’
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday interacted with the 50-member delegation of Save Youth Save Future Foundation, at Raj Bhawan. The Lieutenant Governor commended the efforts of the foundation for youth-engagement, reaching out to families of terror victims, de-radicalization and drug de-addiction. Wajahat Farooq Bhat, Chairman, Save Youth Save Future Foundation; Anika Nazir, Women’s Wing […]
Lt Guv pays homage to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage to the fallen heroes on the eve of “Kargil Vijay Diwas”. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor recalled the magnificent heroism and the spirit of sacrifice of valiant jawans and officers of Armed Forces during India’s victory in ‘Operation Vijay’ in 1999, also known as Kargil War. “On […]
Lt Guv pays tribute to Agniveer
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to Agniveer Lalit Kumar of 7 JAT Regiment, who laid down his life in the line of duty. “I pay my heartfelt tributes to Agniveer Lalit Kumar, who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family. The nation stands firmly […]
Satish Sharma meets Google India Leadership
Discusses youth empowerment, job creation, digital innovation in JK SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at boosting the digital development and youth engagement in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, Friday met with Ashish Wattal, Country Director of Google India, […]
CS holds strategic discussion with Secretary MSME
Boosting industrial growth SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday held an extensive meeting with Union Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), S.C.L. Das, to deliberate on the prevailing industrial scenario in Jammu and Kashmir and explore long-term strategies for promotion and sustainability of the MSME sector across the Union Territory. The meeting […]
Hokersar Wetland doing overwhelmingly better with impactful habitat interventions
Department of Wildlife Protection refutes misleading claims SRINAGAR: In the wake of a recent article published in a daily Newspaper, titled “World Famous Hokersar Water Body Facing Grave Encroachment Threat”, the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir Government, has issued a detailed clarification, categorically denying the allegations of ongoing or unchecked encroachment in the […]
Zakat Foundation of India Launches free online prep course for Job Exams
New Delhi: Zakat Foundation of India (ZFI) has launched an important initiative titled “PrepAhead”, a free online preparatory course aimed at students of Jammu and Kashmir aspiring for future competitive and job examinations, including the Civil Services. The program offers completely free classes in General Studies, Mathematical Aptitude and Reasoning and IT- essential components of […]
