Eight structures violating Kokernag Master Plan demolished
ANANTNAG: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, an extensive demolition/anti-encroachment drive was held at Sub Division Kokernag Wednesday. During the drive, which was led by SDM Kokernag and Tehsildars of Kokernag and Larnoo, 8 concrete structures were demolished which were constructed without obtaining proper permission from the competent authorities and were in violation of […]
Transforming J&K: Entrepreneurship ecosystem gets top focus: Officials

Say JKRLM creates 60,000 Self Help Groups with 5,02641 women beneficiaries
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government led by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has set in place an encouraging and conducive environment towards promoting women entrepreneurship culture in the UT with thousands of female entrepreneurs starting their business odyssey with a new vigor and vitality, officials said. The enthused business women of the UT are climbing […]
DHSK inaugurates Block Health Mela at UPHC Batmaloo
SRINAGAR: The Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Mushtaq Ahmad Rather Tuesday inaugurated the Block Health Mela at UPHC Batmaloo of Zone Batamaloo, here. Speaking at the event, the Director said that it is important to organize such Health Melas to not only connect to the general public but to make them aware about the beneficial […]
DC Srinagar reviews Power scenario, drinking Water supply
Directs for quick response to public complaints
SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad chaired a meeting of the concerned officers to review the Power and Drinking Water supply scenario in the district. Taking strong note of complaints being received from the public regarding unscheduled power cuts, the DC asked the superintending engineers from KPDCL to look into the matter […]
Commissioner Secretary RDD e-inaugurates first ever Gobhardhan Plant
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mandeep Kaur, Tuesday virtually inaugurated J&K’s first functional Gobardhan Plant constructed under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) at Gram Panchayat Gigian of RS Pura block, Jammu district. Director Rural Sanitation, Chairman Block Development Council, RS Pura, Deputy Director, Rural Sanitation, Jammu, ACP Jammu, SDM RS […]
Super Bazar, Srinagar: Registrar Cooperative inspects ongoing modernization work
SRINAGAR: The Registrar Cooperative Societies, Shafqat Iqbal Tuesday inspected progress on the ongoing modernization work of Cooperative Super Bazar Srinagar taken up under CAPEX Budget. During the inspection, the progress of work was observed to be very low and on-spot instructions were given to the Executive Engineer PW (R&B) Srinagar for resumption of the work […]
CS launches ‘e-Kitab Kosh’, an e-library initiative
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta launched the e-Kitab Kosh, an e-library initiative of the Information Technology Department. The e-Kitab Kosh can be accessed at www.elibrary.jk.gov.in . The e-Kitab Kosh is envisioned as an online library for providing access to a virtual repository of learning resources in five languages viz. English, Hindi, Urdu, Dogri […]
PWD contractors protest in Shopian, Sopore
Demand renewal of their cards, release of payments
Shopian/Sopore: Contractors associated with the Public Works Department on Tuesday staged protest outside R&B office in Shopian and Sopore in north Kashmir demanding immediate renewal of their contract cards. The protesting contractors said that the department has asked to renew cards online only but most of the time their website isn’t working and the contractors […]
Chairperson NCM reviews implementation of PM’s new 15-point programme
SRINAGAR: Syed Shahezadi, Officiating Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities Tuesday reviewed the implementation of Prime Minister’s new 15-point programme for welfare of minorities in Jammu and Kashmir and directed to put more effort in successfully implementing the schemes. At the outset the Officiating Chairperson undertook sector wise review of the Minority Welfare Schemes […]
CEO, NHA reviews progress on health schemes in JK
Asks other UTs to replicate J&K model of universalization
JAMMU: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Health Authority (NHA), Dr R S Sharma, Tuesday reviewed progress on implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and Kashmir during a meeting held here. CEO appreciated the efforts of State Health Agency for effective implementation […]