DC Kulgam felicitates 11 BDOs for achieving TB-Free Status
Lauds Health Deptt for its role in achieving TB-free status across the Panchayats KULGAM: District Administration Kulgam on Saturday organized a felicitation ceremony to honor panchayats for achieving TB-free status under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan presided over the felicitation ceremony at the District Headquarters to honor […]
Dy CM pays surprise visit to Govt Ayurvedic Medical College Akhnoor
Directs executive agency to ensure timely completion of development works JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary paid a surprise visit to Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Nursing College at Akhnoor to inspect the progress of development works being executed there. The concerned official apprised the Dy CM regarding approved works including boys hostel and […]
DC Srinagar reviews status of PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojna
Emphasizes to maintain proper database of registered vendors & consumers for better implementation of the scheme SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat chaired a meeting of Engineers of KPDCL and empanelled vendors of the District at DC Office Complex here to review the status and progress of installation of Solar Rooftops under […]
Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for celebration of Baisakhi festival
Directs Deputy Commissioners to ensure comprehensive facilities at Gurdwaras SRINAGAR: Ahead of the celebration of Baisakhi festival by Sikh Community, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and officers of line departments to review overall arrangements of basic amenities at Gurdwaras and habitations of the community across […]
NRLM helps Kulgam woman build livelihood through Kiryana shop
Kulgam: In a heartening example of empowerment and self-reliance, Nilofar Akhter (32), a resident of Danew village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, has successfully established a kiryana (grocery) shop in her locality, thanks to the support and guidance provided by the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). A mother of two, Nilofar had long aspired to […]
Javed Rana allocates Rs 1 cr for multipurpose marketing centre in Nagrota
JAMMU: In a significant step towards strengthening the local infrastructure and promoting economic growth, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, announced an allocation of Rs 1 crore for establishment of a state-of-the-art multipurpose marketing centre at Panjgrain, Nagrota. The initiative, dedicated on behalf of the Chief Minister, […]
Dr. Seema Naz condoles demise of students in Handwara mishap
Srinagar: Professor (Dr.) Seema Naz, Nodal Principal of Kashmir Division Colleges, has expressed profound grief over the tragic demise of two students from Government Degree College (GDC) Sogam in a devastating road accident that occurred earlier today at Vodhpora, Handwara. In her condolence message, Dr. Seema Naz extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and […]
Tourism Deptt announces holding of Baisakhi festival at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Department of Tourism is hosting Baisakhi festival with prominent singers and a confluence of cultural displays at Zabarwan Park Srinagar. The celebration will kick-start on April 13 at 5 PM with throwback bhangra and cultural dance while the crowd will witness live performances of Shafi Sopori, Qazi Touqeer, Owais Pandit and others. The […]
UAV undertaking surveillance crashes at Airport in Jammu, Soldier injured
Jammu: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), deployed for surveillance, crashed at the airfield in Jammu, leaving a soldier injured, officials said. The incident occurred when the UAV was landing at the airfield after carrying out a routine sortie, they said, adding that the injured soldier has been hospitalised. The UAV hit a tower inside the […]
Physically, mentally fit daughters not entitled to maintenance under Section 488: JKHC
Srinagar: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that adult, unmarried daughters who are physically and mentally fit are not entitled to claim maintenance under Section 488 of the J&K Code of Criminal Procedure. Justice Rahul Bharti delivered the verdict while allowing a petition filed by senior […]
