‘Sadbhavna Diwas’ observed across various districts in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The ‘Sadbhavna Diwas’ was observed across various districts of Kashmir to mark the 77th birth Anniversary of late Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi, an official spokesman said Friday. On the occasion, Sadbhavna pledge was administered to the Officers/Officials and the respective Deputy Commissioners highlighted the importance of National Integration and Communal Harmony among […]
Three day interactive session for Principals concludes
Interactive sessions conducted on implementation of NEP-20
SRINAGAR: The three Days interactive session for Principals organized by Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) concluded here Friday. Almost 150 Principals from across Kashmir participated in three groups on each 17th, 18th and 20th August, 2021. The interaction was organised on the directions of Lt. Governor of J&K UT, to get connected with the […]
Closure of mosques on Fridays hurting religious sentiments: MMU
Srinagar: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) — an amalgam of various religious organisations in Jammu and Kashmir — said the closure of major places of worship in the Valley on Fridays has hurt the religious sentiments of the people. The statement came after congregational prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in the Nowhatta area of the city […]
Like Banaras, JK has always been great centre of Sanskrit: Lt Guv

KATHUA: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Thursday laid the foundation stone of new building of Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan, Basohli and unveiled the naming of Basohli Art Gallery- “SAHKI”. The Lt Governor also laid the e-foundation of Water Sports Centre at Ranjit Sagar Dam, to be completed at a cost of Rs 3 cr by March 2022; […]
Tral residents feel scary as canine population increases
Pulwama: The increasing numbers of stray dogs in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has become a cause of grave concern for the inhabitants. People say the problem has assumed a serious dimension with concerned authorities turning a deaf ear to the public outcry. People from Chadibug village and its adjacent areas said that […]
Parliamentary Committee on subordinate legislation winds it four-day JK visit
SRINAGAR: Parliamentary committee on subordinate legislation headed by its Chairman, Sardar Pratap Singh Bajwa Thursday completed its 4-day visit to the valley after meeting the electricity stakeholders of the country here. Those who were present includes Joint Secretary, Power, GoI; Principal Secretary JKPDD; Secretary Central Electricity Regulatory Commission; representatives of the PSUs namely National Thermal […]
Ehsaas International Distributed Fresh Fruits at SKIMS
Srinagar: On the Eve of Ashura, “Ehsaas Trust International’ distributed fresh fruits that were hygienically packed among patients admitted in Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Srinagar and hospital catering staff, a statement issued by the NGO said. The statement said that the distribution of fruits was done by following all covid-19 protocols. The hospital […]
Div Com chairs Board of Directors Meeting of Srinagar Smart City Limited
River front development, other projects given approval during the meet
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Thursday chaired a 9th Board of Directors meeting of Srinagar Smart City Limited in Srinagar. Among others, the meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation and CEO-Srinagar Smart City Limited, VC-Srinagar Development Authority, Additional CEO Srinagar Smart City Limited, Dy. Director Archives, DySP Headquarters […]
DDCRK constitutes Covid SOP monitoring teams
Inspects various locations, Registers 762 violations
SRINAGAR: In order to keep strong health surveillance amongst general public on Covid appropriate behavior in the capital city, Divisional Covid 19 Control Room Kashmir (DCCRK ) constituted Covid Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) monitoring teams which comprised of various levels of officers of line departments viz Naib Tehsildars, Medical Officers from health department, Police personals, […]
KU to hold Special Convocation on August 25
Full dress rehearsal on August 22
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir is holding its Special Convocation on 25 August 2021 (Wednesday) at 11:00 am in the Convocation Complex, Main Campus, a spokesman of the University said. Joint Registrar Dr Ashfaq A Zarri said all the registered students who have been declared qualified for the award of PhD, M.Phi., MD/MS Diploma in […]