JK makes significant strides in strengthening Cooperative sector: Javed Dar
2025: The International Year of Cooperatives 537 PACS computerised for enhanced operational efficiency, transparency JAMMU: As the United Nations Organization (UNO) has declared 2025 as the international year of Cooperatives under the theme ‘Cooperatives build a better world’, Minister for Cooperative, Agriculture Production and Rural Development departments, Javed Ahmad Dar, today said that the Jammu […]
National Awardees unique treasure of art, talent
Handicrafts and Handloom Dept reaches out to stalwarts, seeks their support in artisans’ welfare & boosting sales SRINAGAR: In a bid to benefit from the colossal experience gained over years of perseverance and patience in the field of art and crafts, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, today organized a meeting with the National […]
District Administration Anantnag celebrates Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan
ANANTNAG: The District Administration Anantnag organized the Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan cultural event today at Wazirbagh Anantnag which aimed to promote public outreach and cultural engagement. The event also saw overwhelming participation from cultural enthusiasts & youth. Prominent local artists including Anil Koul (popular comedy artist), Ayaan Sajad (Young Sufi Singer and Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardee), Ishfaq Kawa […]
Unified Call for Dignity & Healing: GMC Srinagar marks World Leprosy Day
SRINAGAR: The Postgraduate Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL) J&K branch organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program to mark World Leprosy Day. The event, themed ‘Unified Call for Dignity & Healing’, aimed to raise awareness, update medical […]
DC Kulgam reviews arrangements for Urs of Syed Noor Shah Wali Bagdadi (RA)
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for annual urs of Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Noor Shah Saheb Wali Bagdadi (RA). Chairman Local Intizamia Committee Kund informed that the Urs of the saint will commence from February 01 and shall be observed with reverence & religious fervour […]
DC Bandipora chairs District Rent Assessment Committee meeting
BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Thursday chaired the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) meeting here in the VC room, Mini Secretariat Bandipora. The Committee discussed the fixation of rent of various structures in which various government offices are functioning across the district. On the occasion, a total of 18 cases were presented […]
Dr. Mushtaq Rather Among 11 Doctors Invited to President’s ‘At Home Reception’ on Republic Day
Srinagar: Dr. Mushtaq Rather, former Director of Health Services Kashmir, was among 11 distinguished doctors from across India invited to the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the prestigious ‘At Home Reception’ on January 26. The event, hosted by the President of India, serves as a platform to recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their respective […]
CS reaffirms commitment for complete digitisation of land records

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review progress on digitisation of land records of revenue villages of J&K under Digital India Land Record Modernisation Program (DlLRMP). The meeting besides Financial Commissioner (ACS), Revenue was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Secretary, Revenue; Director, Land Records; SIO, NIC besides other concerned officers. While […]
Terror case: MP Rashid Er seeks interim bail in Delhi HC
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court seeking interim bail in a terror-funding case. Rashid sought the reprieve on the ground that he wished to attend the upcoming budget session of the Parliament, which begins on January 31 and concludes on April 4. As an alternative, he […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established at Maharaj Gunj, Srinagar arrested a drug peddler namely Owais Mushtaq Dar son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar resident of Sheikh Mohalla, SR Gunj. During search, […]