ADC Jammu reviews Diwali arrangements

JAMMU: Additional Deputy Commissioner (L&O) Ghanshyam Singh Monday chaired a meeting to discuss and review the arrangements for the upcoming Diwali festival. The ADC directed the concerned authorities to keep a strict vigil on sale and storage of fire crackers besides ensuring that the shopkeepers adhere to the guidelines laid down in this regard. He […]

NTPHC Imamsahib lacks staff, basic facilities

Shopian: A new type primary health centre in Imamsahib area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district is functioning without adequate staff and other basic facilities, locals have alleged. Residents of Imamsahib said that after three decades the building of NTPHC was completed recently and it has started functioning but the facilities provided at the centre have […]

Man held for demanding, accepting bribe

Jammu: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a private person on the allegations of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from the complainant on behalf of Branch Head, J&K Grameen Bank. According to a statement issued here, the CBI said that it has registered a case against Branch Head, J&K Grameen Bank, […]

Prof. Farooq Shah assumes charge as In charge VC-CUK

Ganderbal: Prof. Farooq Ahmad Shah, Dean School of Management Studies and Director Research and Development, Monday took over the charge as In Charge Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir (CUK). Prof. Farooq Ahmad Shah, took over, after Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir, demitted the office, following completion of his term as the Vice Chancellor. Previously, […]

Div Com calls for uniform rates for services offered to tourists

Says overcharging, exploitation of tourists shall not be allowed

SRINAGAR: The overcharging and exploitation of tourists by Transporters, Hoteliers and Pony wallas shall not be allowed as it affects tourism sector. Besides, there has to be uniform and fixed rates for services at every tourist destination to stop fleecing of tourists. This was said by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole while chairing a […]

Arrangements for Eid-i- Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) finalized

SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishaya Monday chaired a meeting to finalize the arrangements for observance of forthcoming Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). While chairing the meeting, the DC enjoined upon the officers to ensure compliance of Covid SOPs particularly wearing of masks by devotees and maintenance of physical distance. He said that Covid is […]

Director RD Kashmir chairs review meeting of District Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Director Rural Development Kashmir, Tariq Ahmad Zargar Monday chaired a review meeting of District Srinagar. The meeting was informed that under MGNREGA against the approved labour budget of Rs. 0.96 lacs, the district has generated 0.36 lac Persondays and out of 122 works taken-up 24 works have been completed. Under PMAY (G), out […]

Chairperson DDC Baramulla calls on Lt Guv

SRINAGAR: Safina Baig, DDC Chairperson, Baramulla Saturday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. Baig apprised the Lt Governor about various important issues pertaining to the development of her district and welfare of its people. She also put forth the demand of granting ST status to Pahari-speaking people, besides raising salary of […]

Take PRIs onboard in planning, execution of projects: Advisor Khan to officers

ANANTNAG: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, Saturday visited Qazigund and assessed the status of development projects being executed in the area. The Advisor was accompanied by Director Agriculture, Kashmir and Director Horticulture Kashmir besides other senior officers. Advisor met several delegations of PRI members, Councillors of Municipal Committee Qazigund, local trader and Auqaf associations […]