International Day for PwD: Disaster preparedness training programme held
SRINAGAR: On the eve of International Day for Persons with Disabilities, a one day disaster preparedness training programme was organized for the patients and staff of Composite Regional Centre, Bemina Srinagar. The programme was attended by Director Disaster Management and Nodal Officer SEOC, Aamir Ali, Director Composite Regional Centre (CRC) Bemina, Dr. Mir Zaffar Iqbal […]
Director, RDD Kashmir visits Tujjar Sharief Block
Participates in Public Outreach programme at Yembirzalwari
BARAMULLA: Director, Rural Development (RDD) Kashmir, Tariq Ahmad Zargar Thursday visited Tujjar Sharief in Baramulla District to review the implementation of RDD schemes and took on spot appraisal of various works under execution in the block. ACD Baramulla, BDO Tujjar Sharief and other officers were present. Status of flagship programmes including MGNREGA, PMAY-G and 14th […]
COVID-19: Ladakh reports 23 fresh cases
Leh: With 23 fresh, Ladakh’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 21,601, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 285 in the Union Territory, officials said on Thursday. Ladakh has registered 214 Covid-related deaths — 156 in Leh and 58 in Kargil — since the outbreak of the pandemic last […]
Fire damages 10 houses in Tulail Gurez
Bandipora: At least 10 houses were gutted in a massive fire in Tatri-Kilshay village of Tulail in Gurez area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district late last night, officials said Wednesday. The officials said that at least 10 residential houses were completely gutted in the fire that broke out on the intervening night of Wednesday in […]
Lt Guv orders immediate relief for Tulail fire victims
JAMMU: Expressing deep anguish over the fire incident at Village Kilshay of Tulail in Sub Division, Gurez, which razed several houses, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha had directed the District Administration Bandipora to conduct an on-the-spot assessment and provide immediate relief to the affected families. Acting on the directions, the district authorities have immediately supplied Blankets, […]
Officer issues transfer orders on retirement day, probe ordered
Jammu: The district administration suspended Kishtwar Chief Education Officer (CEO) on Tuesday and ordered an inquiry against him for allegedly issuing transfer orders of teachers on the day of his retirement. The transfer orders issued by the outgoing CEO have also been kept in abeyance till further orders. The action was taken against the CEO […]
DC Srinagar chairs District Level Armed Forces Committee meet
Sanctions funds for upgradation of Infrastructure at Sainik Bhawan
SRINAGAR: In connection with Armed Forces Flag Day to be commemorated on 7th December, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday chaired a meeting of District Level Armed Forces Flag Day Committee, here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex. Joint Director Planning, General Manager DIC, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Chief Education Officer, Chief […]
Daylong Tosa Maidan festival held at Sitaharan
Infrastructure at Tosa Maidan to be developed: DC Budgam
BUDGAM: The day long Tosa Maidan festival was held at Sitaharan, Budgam Wednesday. The festival was jointly organised by District Administration Budgam, Tourism Department and Tourism Development Authority, Tosa Maidan. Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, Dr. Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza and Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo jointly inaugurated the festival. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner, […]
World AIDS: Day JKACS organises various activities
JAMMU: As part of the World AIDS Day 2021, Project Director, J&K AIDS Control Society (JKACS) and other officials called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Wednesday and pinned the Red Ribbon on the Advisor. Speaking on the occasion, Advisor Bhatnagar said that on World AIDS Day we all need to show solidarity […]
Block Diwas: Dr Samoon visits Hajin, Sumbal, reviews development works
BANDIPORA: As part of weekly Block Diwas public outreach programme, Principal Secretary, Skill Development, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, who is also Secretary In-charge Bandipora, on Wednesday visited Sumbal sub division of the district and inaugurated Baba Jungi Lift Irrigation scheme in Wangipora besides reviewing development works being executed there. Dr Samoon also held interaction with […]