NSS training programmes for college teachers concludes at KU
Srinagar: Two training programmes organised by the Office of National Service Scheme (NSS) University of Kashmir concluded on Saturday. Registrar Dr Nisar A Mir was the chief guest at the valedictory function, where Controller of Examinations Dr Majid Zaman was the guest of honour. Addressing the participants, Dr Nisar expressed his satisfaction at the functioning […]
Ladakh reports five new Covid cases
Leh: Ladakh reported five new Covid cases on Saturday as the infection tally rose to 28,200, officials said. The number of active cases stands at 47 — 45 in Leh and two in Kargil, they said. According to officials, there was no Covid-related death in the Union Territory, which has so far recorded 228 fatalities […]
Programme ‘Awam Ki Awaaz’ completes one year
Srinagar: The popular outreach programme ‘Awam Ki Awaaz’ featuring Lieutenant Governor’s interactions with the general public is all set to complete one full year. The 12th episode of the programme will be aired on All India Radio J&K on March 20th at 11AM.
CAPEX Budget 2021-22: Advisor Bhatnagar reviews progress of SDD projects
Directs executing agencies to expedite pace of work on all ongoing projects
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Thursday chaired a meeting of Skill Development Department (SDD) to review the progress on projects taken up under CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) Budget 2021-22 at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting discussed the latest work-wise details both physical and financial progress under centrally and state sponsored projects including status […]
International Women’s Day under MGNREGA celebrated
BUDGAM: A daylong program was today organized by the Office of Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Budgam at Sheikh-ul-Alam Hall, here to celebrate International Women’s Day under MGNREGA. The program was attended by Nazir Ahmad Khan, Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Budgam as Chief Guest and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza as Guest of […]
DDC Chairperson Gbl calls on Div Com Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq and Ex MLA Ganderbal, Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar Thursday called on Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole and raised various local issues with him. The duo discussed various problems being faced by patients, employees, students and tourists due to traffic jam from Duderhama to Beehama […]
HDFC Bank adds 21,000 people in the current financial year
Mumbai: HDFC Bank reported an increase of 21,503 permanent employees in the current financial year, an over 90% increase over the previous year. This number is projected to cross to 26,000 by the end of FY2021 – 22. In the previous financial year 2020 – 21, the bank had added 12,931 people. The staff addition […]
Will create schools, hospitals too from Waqf property proceeds: Andrabi
Jammu: J&K Wakf Board’s newly-elected chairperson Darakshan Andrabi has expressed her resolve to create assets like schools, universities and hospitals in the Union Territory from the proceeds of waqf property. Andrabi, also a BJP’s national executive member, was unanimously elected as chairperson of the Wakf board in the maiden meeting of its newly appointed members […]
Advisors greet people in eve of ‘Holi-Festival of Colours’
JAMMU: Advisors to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar and Farooq Khan have extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of ‘Holi-Festival of Colours’. While extending their greetings, the Advisors remarked that this festival indicating the onset of spring in our country, is an occasion to rejoice in the […]
Smart city project: Procurement, operation of AC electric buses for Jammu, Srinagar cities reviewed
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Dheeraj Gupta, Thursday chaired a meeting to review procurement, operation and maintenance of AC electric buses for Jammu and Srinagar cities at the Civil Secretariat. Principal Secretary was informed about the contract, prototypes and timeline of procurement of electric buses for the twin smart cities. He […]
