Transforming J&K: JK tops several governance indices, witnesses improvement on several others
JAMMU: The year 2021 witnessed tremendous improvement in the governance standards of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and testimony of the fact is the acknowledgement by different surveys that were conducted by various agencies last year. To name a few surveys, one among these surveys is the 39th Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Urban […]
JK stall at Ahmedabd ITM judged best for promoting tourist destinations
AHMEDABAD: The Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department stall at India Travel Mart (ITM) here was adjudged as best stall for promoting lesser known destinations and adventure tourism. Presenting the momento, the organizers complimented the Department for putting efforts to provide tourists a diversified product range of tourism products. The thrust given by the Department to […]
Soldier ends life at his camp in Awantipora
Srinagar: A soldier ended his life by shooting himself dead with service rifle at a camp in Awantipora area of south Kashmir on Monday, reports said. Official sources said that at about 1550 hours, soldier Mohit of army’s 34 RR, who was presently attached with Victor Force, committed suicide by using his personal weapon. They […]
ANTF files charge sheet in Ganderbal court
Ganderbal: The Anti Narcotics Task Force Kashmir Monday filed a charge sheet court of Principal District and Sessions Judge Ganderbal for a case registered in 2021, a spokesman of the orgnasiation said. He said that of a case FIR No-49/2021, U/s 8/15, 29, 25 NDPS Act, 201-IPC of police Station CBK was filed against three […]
Three drug peddlers held in Udhampur
Jammu: Three drug peddlers were arrested with heroin in two separate incidents in Udhampur district on Monday, police said. During routine patrolling at Sambal road, police personnel nabbed a man, Asif Hussain, who tried to flee after seeing them, they said. Heroin was recovered from him during frisking. He was arrested and a case registered […]
Book-release function held at KU
Srinagar: A book release function was on Monday organised by Markaz-i Noor Shaikh-ul Aalam Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies (SACMS), University of Kashmir. The event was organised in collaboration with Aab-e-Rawan and Sultania Book Depot. A book authored by senior lecturer Mr Abdul Salam Dar titled ‘Surag-e-Zindagi’, which focuses on identifying the real truth and meaning […]
DIPR hosts Symposium at GHS Dogra Hall
JAMMU: Cultural Wing of Department of Information & Public Relations Monday organised a symposium on the topic Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav, here at Government High School Dogra Hall. Headmaster of the school, Tasleem Banoo was the chief guest on the occasion. As many as 7 students participated in the competition. The first position was bagged […]
Div Com Kashmir unveils ‘Horticulture Kashmir Spray Schedule-2022’
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole Monday unveiled “Horticulture Kashmir Spray Schedule” for the year 2022 in presence Director General (DG) Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat here. The schedule also showcased the fertilizer recommendations for various important fruits, instructions for safe use of pesticides, cultural operations for orchard management etc. Speaking on […]
LCMA launches demolition drive
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Wing of Lake Conservation & Management Authority Monday launched a spontaneous demolition drive in the area of Babademb Brari Nambal. During the drive, one tin shed, one tin walling and five wooden culverts were demolished which were raised illegally by some land owners in order to make access to the interiors of […]
Surprise raid conducted to prevent illegal mining at Kokernag
ANANTNAG: In a bid to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals under Jammu and Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession, Storage, Transport of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2016, Tehsildar Kokernag Monday conducted a surprise raid along the stretch of Bringi nallah and seized tractors involved in illegal transportation of minor minerals. There has been […]
