CAF India CEO calls on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR: Charities Aid Foundation India CEO, Meenakshi Batra called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here Friday. The Lt Governor appreciated the efforts of CAF India and its outreach effort to distribute ration and hygiene kits to 300 families from vulnerable section of society in Srinagar and its outskirts. “Given the nature […]
Noted broadcaster Maqsood Ahmad felicitated
Srinagar: Noted broadcaster and Editor Sheherbeen, a current affairs programme broadcast from All India Radio (AIR) Srinagar – Maqsood Ahmed was felicitated on Friday with the National AIR Award 2021 awarded by All India Institute of Self Local Government Mumbai (AIILSG), a premier government recognized Institute of Mumbai. The award was presented to Maqsood Ahmad, […]
Performance of ABPM-JAY, ABPM-JAY Sehat scheme across JK reviewed
SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Executive Officer (ACEO), National Health Authority (NHA), Government of India, Dr. Praveen Geedam Friday chaired a meeting to review the progress and performance of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY) Scheme and National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. Principal GMC, Srinagar, Dr. Samia Rashid; […]
Div Com inspects work progress on STPs in Srinagar
Stresses on speedy completion of ongoing works
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Friday conducted an extensive tour of Srinagar to take stock of the pace and progress of ongoing STP projects. The Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Assad, GM NBCC, SE UEED Srinagar Circle and other concerned officers. During the tour, Pole inspected […]
Air Quality Index to be improved to less than 50 over next 2 years: DDC
SRINAGAR: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Friday chaired a meeting to review the Action Plan for Implementation and Monitoring of National Clean Air programme (NCAP) for improving the index of air quality in Srinagar district. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Khurshid Ahmad, Regional Director, Pollution Control Committee, […]
CUK holds webinar on ‘Criminal Justice System in 21st Century’
Ganderbal: The two-day national webinar on, “Criminal Justice System in 21st Century: Emerging Challenges and A Way Forward,” organised by the Department of Law, School of Legal Studies (SLS), in collaboration with, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) began at Tulmulla Campus of the varsity here on Friday. The webinar chief guest, Justice (Retd) […]
Water shortage hits Pulwama village, locals demand potable water
Pulwama: The residents of Teli Mohalla in Rohmoo area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district staged a protest against Jal Shakti department for failing to provide drinking water to them. Reports said that the locals blocked Pulwama-Rohmoo road and demanded drinking water in the area. They also raised slogans demanding that water supply must be restored […]
Advisor Baseer Khan confers awards to artisans
Says Govt taking several initiatives to promote local craft
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Friday presided over the backlog award ceremony for the year 2018 at Conference Hall, Kashmir Haat Srinagar during which several artisans were conferred awards for their services to the craft sector. On the occasion the Advisor said that several initiatives are being taken up for the welfare […]
Advisor Khan holds webinar on ‘National toll free Elder line’
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Friday took stock of the preparations for launch of the National toll free helpline for elderly persons named Elder line here in J&K. The other participants of the webinar includes Sheetal Nanda, Secretary Social Welfare Department, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, Chief Education Officers (CEOs), Chief Medical Officers […]
Tap water reaches 100% schools, anganwadi centers in JK: Govt
SRINAGAR: In keeping with its efforts at providing tap water connection to all rural households by 2022, Jal Jeevan Mission, Jammu and Kashmir has accomplished the challenging task of ensuring functional tap water connections to all schools and anganwadi centres in the Union Territory. The 100 % coverage of schools and anganwadi centres comes much […]