Fresh snowfall: Horticulture department issues advisory for orchardists
SRINAGAR: In view of fresh rain and snowfall, the Horticulture department Kashmir Wednesday issued an advisory for orchardists. As per the advisory, the orchardists have been advised to adhere to various measures which includes clearing water channels and drains to ensure complete drainage from the orchards/nurseries. Shaking trees to remove snow immediately from their branches […]
Various ongoing dev works under RDD sector reviewed in Kupwara
KUPWARA: Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Mandeep Kaur, Wednesday visited Kupwara district and convened a high level joint meeting of officers and DDCs/BDCs to review progress on ongoing development works being executed under Rural Development department- all under District and UT CAPEX Budget 2021-22 and all centrally sponsored schemes. Chairman District Development […]
Snowfall: JKPSC reschedules PO Main Examination
SRINAGAR: In view of the inclement weather conditions, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has rescheduled Wednesday’s paper of Prosecuting Officer (PO) [Main) Examination-2021 to Friday, 25th February, 2021. In this regard, a notice issued by JKPSC reads, “It is for the information of all the eligible candidates who are appearing in the […]
Ladakh reports 35 new Covid cases, 51 recoveries
Leh: Thirty-five more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Ladakh, pushing the infection tally to 27,902 in the Union Territory, even as the number of active cases fell off to 305, officials said on Wednesday. They said Ladakh has recorded 228 coronavirus-related deaths so far, comprising 168 fatalities in Leh and 60 in Kargil. No […]
Several social activists join BJP in Jammu
Jammu: Several social activists from border district of Rajouri joined the BJP at its headquarters here on Wednesday, a party spokesperson said. The new entrants belonging to Scheduled Caste and Muslim communities were welcomed into the party fold by senior leaders including J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina, he said. “Prominent political and social personalities are […]
Awaam ki Awaaz: LG appreciates Samba resident’s suggestion for bridging digital divide
JAMMU: In his recent episode of the Radio Talk Show, Awaam ki Awaaz, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha appreciated the suggestion of Samba resident Rahul Kumar for promoting digital literacy among women. The LG has appreciated Rahul’s suggestions proposed to government for promoting the digital literacy among women. Welcoming the suggestion made by Rahul Kumar regarding […]
Advisor Farooq Khan inaugurates sale of vegetable seedlings
Flags off bus carrying farmers to SKUAST for training
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Tuesday inaugurated the sale of seedlings of different vegetable crops produced purely on scientific lines in High Tech Polygreen Houses at Lal Mandi here. The sale witnessed tremendous enthusiasm of people with overwhelming participation, not only from Srinagar but also from far-flung areas of the Valley. While distributing […]
New Excise policy to ensure ‘one person one vend’: Atal Dulloo
Only domiciles having immovable property eligible for participation in bid process
JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday reiterated that the new excise policy would ensure that only single vend is secured by a bidder whose eligibility has been capped to the domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir only. ACS, while announcing the ‘Excise Policy 2022-23′ here at Excise Taxation Complex, maintained that the policy would […]
DC Srinagar finalizes Action Plan for IPPI-2022
20 lakh children to get polio vaccine, 668 booths set up in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Tuesday finalized the Action Plan and arrangements put in place in the district for smooth conduct of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Programme (IPPI) -2022 scheduled for February 27, in a meeting held here. On the occasion, the DC was apprised that as many as 198984 children of […]
DDC Chairman holds briefing regarding Ayushman Bharat
ANANTNAG: The District Development Council (DDC) Chairman, MY Gorsi Tuesday held a briefing regarding Ayushman Bharat PM SEHAT at Dak Bungalow Khanabal here. The District Anantnag has started a vigorous campaign for boosting registration of people under Ayushman Bharat. Addressing the meeting, the DDC Chairman said that the golden card provides an annual health insurance […]
