JKBI celebrates World Health Day
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Bureau of Information Friday celebrated World Health Day being observed this year with theme “Our Planet, Our Health which is a call for global attention to keep Humans and the Planet Healthy”. Deputy Labour Commissioner and Deputy Director Information, Veedushi Kapoor Sharma, while speaking on the occasion, highlighted the […]
Selection grade released to 13 Private Secretaries
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir government has released Selection Grade (Non-functional) to 13 members of J&K Secretariat (Gazetted) Service-II (Private Secretaries). “Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of Selection Grade (Non-functional) of Level 10A (56600-179800) to the members of J&K Secretariat (Gazetted) Service-II,” reads the Government Order issued by the GAD. Those officers who got […]
J&K Biodiversity Council holds third meeting
Draft biodiversity strategy, action plan recommended for approval
JAMMU: The third meeting of J&K Biodiversity Council was held Friday at Van Bhawan, Jammu under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mohit Gera, PCCF/HoFF & Chairman J&K Biodiversity Council. The Biodiversity Council was constituted by Government of Jammu & Kashmir with the objective of conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and […]
Restoration, preservation of architectural and heritage sites reviewed
SRINAGAR: The Executive Committee’s meeting for the revival, restoration and conservation of the architectural heritage of J&K UT was held Friday in the meeting hall at Civil Secretariat Srinagar under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta. The meeting was attended by Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary Tourism; Rahul Pandey, Director at Archives, Archeology, […]
Dereliction of duty: DC Anantnag places Naib Tehsildar under suspension
ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla Friday placed Naib Tehsildar Ranbirbora, Tehsil Anantnag East (Mattan) under suspension for dereliction of duty. The Naib Tehsildar has been placed under suspension for unauthorized absence from duty. It is in place to mention that several guidelines have been issued from time to time directing public officials […]
Spurious pesticides seized at Pulwama
PULWAMA: The Enforcement Wing of South Kashmir seized fake pesticides including Phorate, 18 drums (900 Kgs), Paushak 300 litres (Duplicate) and Aluminium Phosphide 3 cases amounting to approximately Rs 7, 00,000 seized from the premises of Shaheen Enterprises Pulwama. Law Enforcement officer South Kashmir Wing Amarjeet Singh said that there will be zero tolerance against […]
Director Agriculture visits OVC Maloora
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal Friday visited Organic Vegetable Clusters (OVC) Maloora Tengpora of Zone Qamarwari, here. The Director during the visit monitored different Agriculture activities undergoing in the fields. He also held interaction with the farmers. Speaking on the occasion, the Director reiterated the department’s commitment to provide every possible support (technical […]
JKEDI Budgam trains 28 women entrepreneurs under Tejaswini scheme
BUDGAM: A total of 28 self-employment aspirants completed their training under Tejaswini scheme in two back-to-back Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs) at JKEDI, Budgam. The EDPs were held at Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) District Centre, Budgam with effect from March 18 to April 07, 2022 in which 28 women aspirants within the age […]
Kashmir reports nine covid-19 cases
Srinagar: Kashmir Valley logged nine fresh Covid-19 cases while as no case was reported from Jammu division for the third consecutive day on Friday. There was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours either in Kashmir or Jammu, officials said. They said that the while there was no fresh case from […]
Sansar Tulip Garden reopens to public
Sanasar (Ramban): Set against the backdrop of picturesque hills, the tulip garden at Sanasar in Ramban district has reopened to visitors, marking the beginning of a new tourist season in the Union Territory. District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Shamshad Shan and Deputy Commissioner of Ramban Mussarat Islam were present at the occassion as Jammu’s first […]
