Back to Village 3: Dr Mehta launches the programme at Kenihama Budgam
76 Panchayat Halqas covered under Phase I
BUDGAM: Financial Commissioner Finance, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Friday launched third phase of government’s unique initiative ‘Back to Village’ programme at Kenihama, Budgam. Financial Commissioner was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Chadoora and Assistance Commissioner Development, Budgam besides other concerned officers. Speaking on the occasion, Financial Commissioner said that […]
Army pays tributes to soldiers killed along LoC
Srinagar: The Army on Friday paid tributes to two soldiers who were killed in Pakistani firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of north Kashmir. The Army paid a befitting tribute to Havildar Kuldeep Singh and Rifleman Shubam Sharma, who made the supreme sacrifice on Thursday in north Kashmir, an Army spokesman […]
Smart City: Mission Restoration of old shrines continues in Srinagar
Srinagar: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Srinagar administration carried out the work on restoration of historic buildings and conservation of old shrines of all faiths under the Smart City Mission at a steady pace. Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar Shahid Iqbal Choudhary reviews progress of the work on restoration of shrines, temples and churches of historic […]
Gandhi advocated panchayati raj, decentralised form of govt: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Commencing of the third phase of the ‘Back to Village’ programme across Jammu and Kashmir is a perfect way to honour Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on the occasion on Friday. An apostle of peace and social service, Gandhi’s contributions to the freedom struggle, and promoting the rights […]
PRIs instrumental in accelerating pace of progress: Advisor Farooq Khan
Takes stock of public grievances, demands at Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: A multitude of development activities Friday marked beginning of third phase of ambitious ‘Back to Village’ (B2V3) programme in 42 panchayats of Ganderbal district. Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, conducted an exhaustive visit of Ganderbal district to oversee implementation of this pro-people initiative of the government. Advisor visited Darand and Malchaibagh Panchayat […]
B2V3: Shaleen Kabra visits Lethpora Panchayat
Lays foundation of playfields, listens to people’s issues
PULWAMA:Principal Secretary Home Department, Shaleen Kabra Friday said that the J&K Government’s unique Back to village program has revived the idea of governance and rejuvenated the spirit of public services. Inaugurating the third phase of Back To Village Programme in Lethpora Panchayat Halqa of Block Awantipora, he said that the Program is aimed at to […]
Div Com office takes cleanliness pledge on Gandhi Jayanti
SRINAGAR: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the staff of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir’s office pledged for cleanliness. As a chief guest, Additional Commissioner, Tasaduq Hussain Mir administered a cleanliness pledge to employees and said that under the Swaccha Bharat Mission all employees shall strive for realizing the dream of Gandhiji for a neat and clean […]
Police foils Congress protest march over Hathras incident in Jammu
Jammu: Police on Friday foiled a protest march by Congress workers here to seek the resignation of the Uttar Pradesh chief minister over the Hathras gangrape and murder incident and preventing the party leaders to meet the victim’s family. Led by former minister Raman Bhalla, hundreds of senior Congress leaders and activists, including women, tried […]
Police busts gang of women burglars in Srinagar
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police Friday busted a gang of women burglars in Srinagar by arresting five women thieves who were involved in pick pocketing and other theft incidents in busy markets like Gonikhan and other adjoining areas of the city. Speaking to the media men in Srinagar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar Dr […]
KU organises ‘Swachhta Pledge’ to mark Gandhi Jayanti
Prof Talat calls for collective efforts to ensure clean environs
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Friday organised a ‘Swachhta Pledge’ event and a special cleanliness drive to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad read out the ‘Swachhta Pledge’ at a function which saw active participation of top academics and officers, including Dean Academic Affairs Prof Akbar Masood, Registrar […]
