Dy CM releases JKBOCWW Board compendium
Meets several deputations; assesses their issues JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Chowdhary, today released a Compendium on laws related to Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) besides a poster highlighting various incentives being offered to the workers. Chief Executive Officer, JKBOCWWB, Muneer ul Islam, was also present. The compendium, replete […]
Utilize IoT based system to bring efficiency in water supply across J&K: CS
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo held a meeting of the Jal Shakti Department (JSD) to discuss the efficacy and utilization of Internet of Things (IoT) based water supply schemes to improve on the services provided to the consumers by this Department. Besides the ACS, Jal Shakti Department the meeting was attended by the Commissioner Secretary, […]
Karmulla Tral resident demand proper road connectivity, other facilities
Pulwama: The residents of Gujjar Basti Karmulla Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded basic facilities in their area. The residents of the area complained of improper road connectivity, shortage of potable water and poor network connectivity and many other issues. Zahid Ahmed, a local resident said that there is no proper road connectivity […]
Bhim Sen Tuti takes over as IGP of Jammu region
Jammu: Bhim Sen Tuti, a 2004 batch IPS officer, took over as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Jammu zone here on Monday, officials said. He assumed charge from outgoing Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain, who has been posted as ADGP Armed Police. Before his posting as the IGP […]
Individuals, players and former minister call on Lt Guv
JAMMU: International Tennis Player, Rohan Bopanna called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Saturday, a n official spokesman said here. The spokesman said that Bopanna briefed the Lieutenant Governor about his endeavour to nurture and shape the young talent of Jammu Kashmir and provide them sporting and educational opportunities at his tennis academy in Bengaluru […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that police received a specific information through reliable sources that one Hilal Ahmad Wani son of Farooq Ahmad Wani resident of Kralgund Brah Mattan has indulged in peddling of narcotic substances and has […]
Despite spending lakhs, sports stadium in Sethar Anantnag remains in shambles
Anantnag: A sports stadium in Sethar-Halmulla hamlet of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is lying in dilapidated condition due to which sports lovers feel dejected. Athletes and sports lovers from the area said that government has been spending lakhs of rupees on the stadium but the stadium reflects a bad picture on development and upgradation. ‘’We […]
One dead, three injured as truck plunges into gorge in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: One person was killed and three others injured when a truck loaded with liquor bottles skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Saturday, officials said. The accident occurred near Battery Cheshma in Ramban district when its driver Rafaqat Khattana lost control while negotiating a curve. […]
Illegal mining pushes Rambi Ara to brink of disaster
Locals demand immediate halt to mining activity By: Mushtaq ul Islam Pulwama : Rambi Ara, the lifeline for thousands, is facing an unprecedented ecological disaster due to rampant illegal mining. The unchecked extraction of resources has triggered massive protests, with furious residents demanding an immediate shutdown of operations by NKC, the company accused of devastating […]
Deputy Chief Minister conducts extensive tour of Kathua
Assures fair Industrial expansion, environmental protection KATHUA: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, conducted a whirlwind tour of Kathua, engaging with local residents, stakeholders and officials to assess concerns related to land acquisition for industrial expansion under SIDCO in Barwal. The Deputy Chief Minister reiterated government’s commitment towards a balanced and sustainable development, ensuring that the […]
