Achabal residents complain water scarcity
Anantnag: The residents of Hardtoor Bala village in Achabal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district are facing scarcity of water since years now. Locals said that amid the bone chilling cold, women folk have walk over a kilometer everyday to bring water as there is no facility available in the area. They said that few […]
Technicians sustain burn injuries in Oxygen Plant Leakage
Srinagar: Two persons sustained burn injuries in an Oxygen plant leakage incident at Government Medical College Baramulla on Monday morning, officials said. They said that two technicians identified as Asif Mushtaq Bhat, 25, son of Mohammad Ashraf Bhat resident of Delina Baramulla and Mohammad Saleem Khan, 30, son of Ghulam Nabi Khan resident of Kandli […]
Vice Chancellor SKUAST-Jammu conducts SAC meeting
JAMMU: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Poonch Monday organized its 12th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting under the chairmanship of Prof. J.P. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu. The meeting reviewed the activities of KVK Poonch and discussed its Annual Action Plan. Vice Chancellor J.P. Sharma also inaugurated FPO Offices of Mandi and Degwar blocks for walnut and maize […]
Man-animal conflict
Central Kashmir districts reported 107 incidents
Srinagar: At least 107 incidents of man-animal conflict were reported in Central Kashmir this year, informed DFO Wild Life Warden on Monday. Wild Life Warden, Central, Altaf Hussain while giving information said that 43 incidents of man-animal conflict were reported in Srinagar alone followed by 39 in Ganderbal and 25 in Khrew. He said 21 […]
India Post Payments Bank partners with HDFC Bank
Will provide banking services in semi-urban, rural areas
Srinagar: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and HDFC Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for offering various banking products and services to customers of IPPB in semi-urban and rural areas, focussing on unbanked and underserved segments. Over 4.7 crore customers of IPPB of whom nearly 90 percent are residing in rural areas are […]
DGP sanctions financial assistance, medical relief
Jammu: In continuation to a series of welfare measures for NOKs of deceased police personnel and SPOs, the Director General of Police Dilbag Singh has sanctioned financial assistance of rupees 05 lakh in favour of 19 SPOs. He also sanctioned a meritorious scholarship of rupees of over 03 lakh in favour of 54 wards of […]
Police arrests three drug peddlers in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested three drug peddlers in Kulgam district and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Laroo intercepted a Load Carrier bearing registration number JK03J-9355 with two persons on board. During search, officers were able […]
Sikh delegation calls on DC Srinagar
Highlight Gurdwara Management issues
SRINAGAR: A delegation of members of Sikh Community called on Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad in his office chamber here on Monday. The delegation highlighted various issues pertaining to the management of the Gurdwaras in Srinagar. The delegation stressed on earlier conduct of Elections for Gurdwara Parbandhak Committees and demanded conduct of audit of […]
JK Forest department eyes on ecotourism Promotion
Hosts training for staff in hospitality trades
JAMMU: Eying on promotion of Ecotourism Promotion, Forest Department hosted one week training for its staff manning Forests huts in Hospitality Trades including housekeeping, catering and front office management. The Forest Huts will be made available to the visitors through online booking. The training was held in collaboration with Food Craft Institute, Nagrota Jammu. As […]
Power shutdown in Jammu areas
JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Suhagpur, Kotli, Jabowal, Part of Arnia, Trewa, Badyal Brahmana and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on December 28 from 9 am to 3 pm. Similarly, the power supply to DingaAmb, Katli, Manwal, Ujh, PHE, Gurah Ludern, Garh, Lakhri and adjoining areas […]
