Police arrests two drug peddlers in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested two drug peddlers in Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said. He said that police personnel at a checkpoint established at Paribal Chundina Road intercepted a suspicious person identified as Bashir Ahmad Malla son of Mohammad Sultan resident of Tul-Mohalla Shalabugh. During search, officers were […]
Prosecuting Officer Mains exam from Feb 14: JKPSC
JAMMU: After a comprehensive review of current situation prevailing due to COVID-19 pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has decided to conduct the J&K Prosecuting Officer mains examination as per notified schedule i.e. from 14th to 24th February, 2022, a spokesman of the JKPSC said. As per a communiqué received here today in […]
DGP sanctions scholarship for wards of police personnel
Jammu: To boost the morale and instill competitiveness among the wards of serving Police personnel, Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh sanctioned meritorious scholarship of over rupees 1.63 lakh in favour of 25 wards of serving police personnel. He has also sanctioned scholarship of over rupees 1.08 lakh in favour of thirteen wards of […]
Tourist Village Network proving hope for the rural economy in JK
SRINAGAR: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is known all over the world for Tourism and the tourism sector is one of the main contributors to the GDP of J&K. The Tourism Industry earns huge foreign exchange and provides employment to the thousands of unemployed youth. In order to strengthen and tap the potential […]
Implementation of HIMAYAT in JK reviewed
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Rural Development, Mandeep Kaur Monday convened a meeting with Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) of HIMAYAT program to review implementation of this ambitious project of the government in Jammu and Kashmir. “HIMAYAT invests in skill training to ensure that the beneficiaries move from poverty to prosperity and get an opportunity to change their […]
DC reviews progress of ongoing RDD developmental works
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Imam Din Monday convened a meeting of all concerned officers to review the progress of ongoing developmental works under various Rural Development schemes including MGNREGA, PMAY, ADF and Aadhaar seeding. Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to work with added dedication and ensure completion of all ongoing developmental […]
DDC reviews power scenario in Kulgam
Directs concerned to ensure scheduled power supply to all areas
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Monday convened a meeting of officers to review overall power scenario and the status of ongoing developmental works being carried out by the department in the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner inquired about the availability, demand and position of power supply in the district […]
Rigorous market checking drive held
BUDGAM: A team of the Food Safety department, Budgam Monday conducted a special market checking drive in different markets of the District. During the drive, the team inspected various business outlets and checked sanitation, hygiene conditions and quality of mutton and meat products being sold to the general public. During the drive, ten meat and […]
Two way traffic to run on Jammu-Srinagar highway
Srinagar: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir valley with the outside world, shall remain open for both way traffic on Tuesday, officials said. “On 08-02-2022, subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs (passenger) private cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa ,” […]
Ladakh reports 121 fresh COVID-19 cases
Leh: Ladakh reported 121 more corona cases, taking the overall caseload in the Union Territory to 26,942, while the active cases have gone down to 987, officials said on Monday. Ladakh has recorded 226 Covid-related deaths — 167 in Leh and 59 in Kargil — since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, they said. […]
