Drug-free JK campaign: Police attach drug peddler’s assets in Samba
Jammu: Police on Friday attached assets worth over Rs 2.08 crore of an alleged drug peddler in Samba district as part of the ongoing drug-free campaign. The drug peddler has been identified as Narayan Sharma alias Shunna, a resident of Vijaypur in Samba district, officials said. The action was taken under Section 68-F of the […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Rangreth JAKLI Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to JAKLI BEACON will be affected from 11 AM to 02 PM on 23 June 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV GIS Tengpora-Court line will be observed due to which power […]
SKUAST-K Scholar bags International Grant for endangered Kashmir Fish Research
SRINAGAR: In a significant achievement for Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Misba Rehman, a PhD scholar in the Faculty of Fisheries, has secured an international research grant of US$6,500 from the US-based Wild Animal Initiative. The grant will support the project, “Assessing Behavioural and Physiological Welfare Indicators for the Kashmir […]
Shopian residents seek probe into alleged alteration of Gram Sabha-approved CAPEX plans
Shopian: Residents from several areas of Shopian district have raised serious concerns over alleged unauthorized changes made to Gram Sabha-approved Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plans in multiple blocks, urging the district administration to investigate the matter and ensure that development priorities identified by local communities are respected. In a representation addressed to the Deputy Commissioner Shopian, […]
CS directs rationalization of departmental cadres and timely conduct of DPCs
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of Administrative Secretaries to review the status of updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs) across departments and assess the progress made in holding Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) for government employees. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary undertook a comprehensive department-wise review of the Recruitment Rules pertaining […]
MP Ruhullah Mehdi convenes Public Darbar at Awantipora
PULWAMA: Member of Parliament, Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi today convened a Public Darbar at Town Hall Awantipora to hear public grievances and developmental concerns of the people. During the interaction, delegations from various areas of Awantipora and adjoining regions, besides representatives of trade bodies, social organizations, welfare & development forums, Auqaf committees, […]
MLA, DC Shopian assess hailstorm damage in district
Assure support to affected farmers SHOPIAN: In the wake of the recent hailstorm that caused damage to orchards in several parts of the district, MLA Shopian, Shabir Ahmad Kullay, and Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Shishir Gupta,Thursday conducted an extensive tour of the affected areas to assess the ground situation and interact with farmers and orchardists. MLA […]
Public engagement an essential pillar of effective Governance: Sakeena Itoo
Interacts with Public Delegations, Individuals at Civil Secretariat Jammu JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Thursday held series of interactions with public delegations and citizens at Civil Secretariat, Jammu, listening to their concerns and assuring them of timely and effective redressal. During the public outreach, delegations representing different […]
Dy CM emphasizes greater vibrancy in KVIB to spur employment, economic growth
Urges aggressive outreach, reforms SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Thursday called for infusing greater vibrancy into the Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) to generate sustainable employment opportunities and strengthen the Union Territory’s economic landscape. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks while chairing a comprehensive review meeting regarding functioning of […]
Tarigami chairs meeting of Committee on Environment
Recommends complete ban on plastic bags SRINAGAR: A meeting of Committee on Environment held Thursday at Assembly Secretariat under the Chairmanship of MLA M Y Tarigami. The meeting was attended by Legislators Professor Gharu Ram, Dr. Baldev Raj Sharma, Showkat Hussain Ganie, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Salman Sagar, Javaid Riyaz (Bedar), Rameshwar Singh and Devyani Rana. […]