First programme of Training Series for SDD concludes at IMPARD Jammu

JAMMU: The first programme of training series for Skill Development Department concluded Thursday at J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (J&K IMPARD). The training is being sponsored by SDD under Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) project which is a World Bank assisted Government of India’s venture aimed at to improve […]

DC Kupwara approves 78 project proposals under ‘Tejaswani’ scheme

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner(DC), Kupwara, Imam Din Thursday chaired two separate meetings of District Level Implementation Committee(DLIC) for Tejaswaini the Radiant (TWR) and Mumkin Scheme (MS), here in his Office Chamber. The meetings held threadbare discussion for proper implementation of both the schemes in the district. It was given out in the meeting that as many […]

Srinagar farmers attended PM’s outreach programme on ‘Natural Farming’

SRINAGAR: In line with PM’s vision for farmer welfare and boosting their income, Farmers from District Srinagar attended Prime Ministers Outreach programme on Natural Farming as a part of Pre-Vibrant Gujarat Summit through virtual mode from Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir. A large number of farmers were present on the occasion who were enthusiastically listening the […]

KU organises special function to felicitate Javed Tak

Srinagar: The Department of Social Work (DoSW) University of Kashmir on Thursday organised a felicitation ceremony in honour of Pama Shri awardee, Javed Ahmad Tak. Tak, an alumnus of DoSW, was recently awarded Padma Shri for his outstanding work in promoting and advocating rights of specially-abled persons in Jammu and Kashmir. Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofar […]

Prakashpora Anantnag village without drinking water facility

Anantnag: The residents of Prakashpora village in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district are up in arms against the Jal Shakti department for failing to provide drinking water facility to the area. The residents said that the village was never provided any pipeline and they are forced to consume contaminated water from the canal flowing through the […]

Administrative inspection of Directorate of Skill Development, Jammu conducted

JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Skill Development, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, Thursday conducted an administrative inspection of the Directorate of Skill Development, Jammu. Dr. Samoon took stock of sanctioned strength of the office, performance of officers and officials, disposal of correspondence through e-office, litigation status, expenditure under different heads against the budget provision, record maintenance in different […]

DC Srinagar chairs DLRC meeting

Asks Banks, Line Departments to promote Fresh Entrepreneurship

SRINAGAR: A meeting of District Level Review Committee (DLRC) was held here Thursday under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad to review the progress achieved during 2021-22 under Annual District Credit Plan. The meeting was informed that credit to the tune of Rs 2984.38 Crore has been disbursed among 69647 […]

Tourism Department notifies rates for various services, activities

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir has notified rates for various services being provided by registered Tourist traders to tourists and activities conducted at various tourist destinations across Kashmir Valley. A notification to this effect under The J&K Registration of Tourist Trade Act 1978/82/2011 read with SRO 198 dated 08.06.2012 was issued by Director, Tourism, […]

NIA searches four locations in Baramulla, Srinagar, one held

Srinagar: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried searches at four locations in Baramulla and Srinagar districts and arrested one person in connection with a militancy related case. The NIA said that it conducted searches at Barmulla’s Sopore area and Srinagar area and arrested one person identified as Irfan Tariq Antoo of Kral Tang, Sopore. […]