Director Rural Sanitation reviews status of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (G)
ANANTNAG: The Director, Rural Sanitation J&K, Charandeep Singh Tuesday chaired a meeting with BDOs to review the implementation of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Grameen in Anantnag district at Dak Bungalow Khanibal here. The Director reviewed the progress achieved under various components of the programme besides Sanitation measures being put in place for SANJY-2022. Speaking on the […]
ARTO Anantnag conducts checking, awareness drive
ANANTNAG: A team of ARTO Anantnag Tuesday conducted a rigorous checking cum awareness drive on the various routes of Anantnag district against the drivers violating the traffic rules. The main emphasis of the checking was “drive against the vehicles found without HSRP “. During the drive about 300 vehicles were checked. An amount of Rs. […]
Athwaas initiative: Delegation of doctors from AP participate in Dal cleanliness drive
SRINAGAR: AS part of ATHWAAS initiative of the government, a delegation of 25 doctors from Andhra Pradesh (AP) Tuesday actively participated in the Dal cleanliness drive and cleaned a portion in the lake. They thanked and appreciated the efforts of LCMA for initiating such drives and to make people aware of the importance of cleanliness […]
FSW of D&FCO celebrates ‘World No Tobacco Day’
SRINAGAR: World No Tobacco Day was today celebrated across Kashmir Division by the Food Safety Wing (FSW) of Drugs and Food Control Organization (D&FCO) in collaboration with the Education and Other departments. In district Srinagar, awareness programme was organized in Govt. MPML Hr. Secondary School. During the awareness programme Dy. Commissioner Food Safety Kashmir, Irfana […]
Kenigam Pulwama residents seek better facilities
Pulwama: The residents of Kenigam village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded better facilities in the area, alleging that their village has been neglected so far. Locals said that no developmental works are being executed in the area by the rural development department and authorities are not taking any initiative in this regard. They […]
Hajj-2022 pilgrims asked to deposit arrangement dues
SRINAGAR: The J&K Haj Committee Tuesday informed all selected Haj pilgrims that they shall deposit the Haj arrangement dues which includes mandatory Insurance Premium, Transport charges from Haj House to Airport and other handling charges to be incurred by JK Haj Committee as per the details given below through J&K Bank in Account No:1206 0405 […]
Nitishwar Kumar visits Udhampur, takes stock of Amarnath Yatra arrangements
UDHAMPUR: Proactive approach and coordinated efforts are requisite for the smooth conduct of Amarnath Ji Yatra, 2022. This was emphasized by the Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Nitishwar Kumar during his visit to District Udhampur. During the visit, Principal Secretary, who is also the CEO of Amarnathji Shrine Board, reviewed the arrangements of Amarnathji […]
DIPR accords farewell to Gul Hussain Kraipak
JAMMU: Department of Information and Public Relations Tuesday accorded a warm farewell to Gul Hussain Kraipak, Deputy Director Information (PR) Jammu who is proceeding on superannuation after rendering more than 35 year service. Joint Director Information Jammu, Namrita Dogra, Deputy Director (HQ), Dr. Rehana Akhtar Bijli and other officers and staff wished the retiring officer […]
Decade on, water supply scheme in Pulwama functioning without filtration plant

Pulwama: Even after a lapse of over a decade a water supply scheme in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is functioning without filtration plants due to which locals are forced to drink contaminated water. The residents of Rakh, ZahidBagh and Darbagh villages in Pulwama alleged that the Boane-Rakh-Zahid Bagh water supply scheme which was made functional […]
Request of CBSE candidates intending to apply for BA-LLB entrance exam under consideration: KU
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Monday said that the request made by CBSE candidates who intend to apply for BA LLB entrance Examination at KU is under consideration of the University authorities. “Some CBSE students have approached the University authorities that they intend to apply for BA LLB Entrance Examination of the University of […]