HDFC Bank adjudged ‘Best Private Bank in India’
Mumbai: HDFC Bank has been adjudged Best Private Bank in India at the Global Private Banking Awards 2021, organised by Professional Wealth Management (PWM). In its editorial, PWM says: “With clients demanding expertise in areas such as ESG, alternatives and technology, PWM’s awards celebrate success for those banks which stay one step ahead.” HDFC Bank […]
Covid preparedness : Advisor Farooq Khan visits Govt hospitals

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Monday visited various government hospitals in the Srinagar city to take stock of the Covid preparedness. The hospitals he visited include Chest Disease Hospital Dalgate, SMHS hospital and SKIMS Medical College Hospital, Bemina. During his visit to the hospitals, he reviewed the bed capacity and other facilities available […]
Kathua emerges as ‘One-Stop destination’ for Sale, Purchase of quality livestock
KATHUA: The quest for getting best quality livestock has always been a dream for the farming community as the subsistence of their livelihood and its sustenance relies on agriculture and allied activities like dairying, poultry, fodder to a great extent. Keeping this in view, the administration has come up with the novel idea of organising […]
DIPR Jammu spreads Covid awareness
JAMMU: In continuation of its efforts to create social awareness, Cultural Wing from Department of Information & Public Relations, Jammu organised a Nukkad Natak at General Bus Stand Jammu here today. The street play, or Nukkad Natak, was played to spread awareness about Covid-19, its prevention and covid appropriate behaviour. The play attempted to dispel […]
Snowfall aftermath: DM Shopian inspects snow clearance process
SHOPIAN: District Magistrate (DM), Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya Monday conducted an extensive inspection of the snow affected areas of the district to take stock of snow clearance, restoration of power and water supply besides other essential services in the district. The DM visited Peerpora, Magalpora, Keegam and other adjoining areas of the district to have […]
Mentorship programme on Civil Service Exams held
SRINAGAR: Continuing with its efforts to encourage youth to take up Civil Services, a “One-day Mentorship Programme on Civil Service Exams – IAS/JKAS” was organized Monday by the Career Counseling and Placement Cell of Amar Singh College, Srinagar. The programme was organized in collaboration with the Noon Chai Initiative and was attended by around 200 […]
Govt fast-tracked restoration of electricity post snowfall: Advisor Farooq Khan
Srinagar: Advisor to J&K LG, Farooq Khan Monday said that the government kept its promise of restoring the electricity on fast track basis post snowfall as power supply stands fully restored to entire Valley while as all major roads across the region stand cleared of the snow. Addressing a press conference here, Advisor Khan said […]
Arigam Tral residents seek installation of new transformer
Pulwama: The residents of Kumar Mohalla in Arigam village of Tral hamlet in Pulwama district are up in arms against PDD as they have alleged that authorities aren’t installing 63 KVA transformer in the area which is lying there since the past 20 days. Locals said that Kumar Mohalla which consists of around 30 households […]
JKYF holds elections to elect Chairman
Mohammad Rafiq Lone elected Chairman for two year term
Srinagar: Mohammad Rafiq Lone was elected Chairman of J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) for a two year term after elections were conducted for the post on Sunday, here, a statement issued by the JKYF said. The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of JKYF comprising of elected executive members and Board Members, elected Lone through a secret ballot […]
DDC chairperson Srinagar calls on Advisor Farooq Khan
SRINAGAR: District Development Council Chairperson, Srinagar, Aftab Malik, accompanied by former Minister, Mohammad Ashraf Mir Monday called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan and apprised him of various issues and concerns of public importance. The demands included allocation of anganwadi centres and induction of new playgrounds in certain areas. He said that to involve […]