Three-day CUKAT-2021 begins in CUK
Ganderbal: The three-day Central University of Kashmir Admission test (CUKAT-2021), conducted by the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) for admission to its undergraduate, post-graduate, diploma and other programmes began on Friday. The university made all the arrangements and followed safety protocols vis-à-vis COVID-19. On the first day, candidates appeared in the entrance test in two […]
Principal Secretary inaugurates compact Modified High Density Plantation
JAMMU: Principal Secretary to Horticulture Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary, Friday inaugurated compact Modified High Density Plantation of imported varieties of Guava Pink, Mango Alphonso and Kesar at Kadyal Brahmana (Kullian), R.S.Pura by planting a Guava sapling on the eve of birthday of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during his extensive tour to the area. Director Horticulture […]
Young woman injured in fire caused by gas leak
Kulgam: A 20-year-old woman was injured in a fire that broke out after leakage from an LPG cylinder at her home in Larm village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Friday. An official said that the woman identified as Simran Jan (20) daughter of Khurshid Ahmad Shah suffered burn injuries when fire broke out due to […]
Motorcyclist killed, another injured in Bandipora road accident
Bandipora: An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed while another was injured in a road accident near Lowdara crossing on Bandipora-Srinagar highway in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Friday. An official said that the motorcyclist identified as Asgar Ahmad (18) son of Gulam Nabi, a resident of Saderkoot lost control over his bike and collided […]
Union AYUSH Minister visits Baramulla, presides over seminar
Terms AYUSH effective for good health, peaceful mind
BARAMULLA: As part of the Union Government’s public outreach programme, Union Minister of AYUSH and Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal visited Baramulla district Thursday. Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a Yoga Demonstration cum AYUSH Exhibition wherein young athletes showcased their yoga skills. He also inspected the stalls installed by the Department of AYUSH were […]
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs visits Bandipora, inaugurates several projects
BANDIPORA: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda Thursday visited Bandipora as part of the ongoing public outreach programme of the Union Government. The minister inaugurated several developmental projects and interacted with multiple public delegations, members of Panchayat Raj Institutions and political parties besides interacting with youth especially sports persons. He inaugurated a bridge at […]
Union MSME Minister lays foundation stone for Development Park
Interacts with entrepreneur’s delegations, PRIs, takes stock of their issues
JAMMU: As part of public outreach program launched by the Central Government, Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Narayan Tatu Rane laid foundation stone for development park Thursday besides interacting with delegations of entrepreneurs and PRIs at Bari Brahmana, Samba. On the occasion, Union Minister Narayan Tatu Rane said that the central government […]
DC B’gam flags-off Bike Rally to raise awareness on Drug addiction
Appeals for cooperation by public, civil society in curbing Drug abuse
BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza Thursday flagged off a Bike Rally from District Headquarter here to spread awareness among the public regarding the menace of Drug addiction and urgent need to stop drug abuse. The Bike Rally was organized by District Administration in collaboration with Civil Society Forum Kashmir & White Globe. […]
Advisor Baseer Khan reviews progress on replacement of Barbed wire, poles
Sets timeline and directs for expeditious work in both Jammu, Kashmir Divisions
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Thursday directed the officers of the Power Development Department to expedite the process of replacement of poles and barbed wire so that the same is completed before the onset of winter season. He passed on these directions during a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to resolve the […]
Deputations, individuals call on Advisor Baseer Khan
SRINAGAR: Several deputations and individuals Thursday called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan at Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of their grievances and demands. The delegations raised various issues of public importance of their respective localities and sought the intervention of the Advisor in this regard. A delegation of Bemina Coordination Committee […]