Women Entrepreneurs throng 42nd India Carpet Expo
Buyers from USA, Europe turn in large numbers
NEW DELHI: The second day of 42nd India Carpet Expo witnessed visitors and connoisseurs of handmade carpets at NSIC exhibition ground, Okhla, New Delhi. The mega expo is receiving an overwhelming response of 195 overseas buyers from across the world with presence of 230 buying representatives. India Carpet Expo, showcasing new fall winter collection as […]
DC Srinagar reviews implementation of beneficiary oriented CSSs
Directs for 100% saturation of implementation areas
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Saturday chaired a meeting of zonal and sectoral officers of the district to review the progress in implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex, here. On the occasion, the DC was apprised in detail about the achievements made so far […]
MSK organizes workshop on Legal Rights of Women.
BANDIPORA: The Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Bandipora in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority Bandipora on Saturday organized a workshop on Legal rights of Women at conference Hall of Mini Secretariat, here. On the occasion, resource persons from DLSA Advocate Amir Shafi and Advocate Rubaya Hassan enlightened the participants about various legal and constitutional rights. […]
JKRLM, CSC e-Governance hold digital Literacy programme
BUDGAM: The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (J&KRLM) in collaboration with CSC e-Governance held a digital Literacy Certification programme at Block Nagam of district Budgam. On the occasion, Chief Guest SDM Chadoora, Prince Noorul Hamid along with Block and District Managers of JKRLM and CSC distributed Appreciation of digital literacy Certificates to 350 women […]
Vaishno Devi board initiates redevelopment of Shankaracharya Temple in Reasi
Jammu: The work on redevelopment of the Shankaracharya Temple in Katra has begun, officials said on Saturday. The redevelopment of the temple will add another destination for those undertaking a pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi shrine and help boost economy of the area. Ramesh Kumar, the Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi […]
Patwar Khanas provided buildings, dedicated places at Anantnag
ANANTNAG: In a major step towards transparency and accountability and at operationalizing public infrastructure in various parts of the district, 81 Patwar Khanas were given buildings in the district. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla said that various quarters had made genuine demands that patwar khanas be given dedicated places so […]
Inspection conducted for NBE Accreditation of Govt Hospital
JAMMU: An external inspection was conducted here at Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar ahead of extending accreditation to the Hospital for Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Ophthalmology, an official spokesman said Saturday. The inspection was conducted by Assessor Dr. Nighat Firdous appointed by National Board of Examinations (NBE). A detailed inspection of Labour Room, Maternity […]
Police arrests two persons and, seized three vehicles
Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested two persons and seized three vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party from police post Humhama at a checkpoint established at Laloo Sheesgari arrested two persons and seized three vehicles (tippers) bearing registration numbers JKO1M-4081, JK02AE-7764, JK04B-3681 […]
Official inspects ongoing works at NIFT Campus
BUDGAM: Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce (I&C), Ranjan Prakash Thakur Saturday visited the under construction site of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Campus at Ompora Budgam to inspect the pace and progress of ongoing works on this prestigious project. The Principal Secretary was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza; Director NIFT, […]
5th Battalion JKLI conferred with Lt Guv’s Unit Citation
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday conferred the “Lieutenant Governor’s Unit Citation” to the Fifth Battalion of the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry (Ashok Chakra Bn). The citation was received by CO of the Battalion, Col Gurpal Singh Jambal, and Subedar Major Daler Singh, at the Raj Bhavan. Pertinently, the Fifth Battalion of the Jammu […]
