JKSDM launches MIS for Skill Profiling
Move aimed at greater employment opportunities: Dr Shahid
SRINAGAR: The Government has initiated process for skill profiling, tracking of skilled youth for employment opportunities and working on soft skills for future requirements. In order to ensure effective monitoring, coordination and implementation of skill development programs, the J&K Skill Development Mission (JKSDM) has initiated the process of developing Management Information System (MIS) for which […]
Lt Guv inaugurates Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Akhnoor
Dedicates the health-care facility to the people
JAMMU: Augmenting the preventive and curative health care facilities for the people of J&K, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday inaugurated Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Akhnoor and dedicated it to the public. “With the new state-of-the-art Ayurveda facility, we have achieved a new milestone in the healthcare sector of Jammu and Kashmir”, the Lt Governor observed. […]
IED planted by militants in Kulgam destroyed
Srinagar: A major tragedy was averted as security forces detected and destroyed an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by militants under a chinar tree in Kulgam district, police said on Wednesday. “An IED was spotted under a chinar tree on the outskirts of village Damjen in Qazigund area,” a police spokesman said. He said the […]
Gurez Festival begins today
GUREZ: The Gurez Festival being organised by The Department of Tourism, Kashmir is all set to begin today. During the festival, a number of adventurous activities like camping, trekking, angling and other recreational events will be organised. On July 11, a car rally from Srinagar to Gurez, which was also flagged off by Director Tourism […]
Multi crore Bijbehara-Sirhama road project awaits completion
Anantnag: The multi crore Bijbehara-Sirhama road project is awaiting completion since the last six years even though the project would have benefitted dozens of villages directly. Locals from Bijbehara, Mehand, Wopzan, Sheetipora, Hayar, Kandipora, K Kalan, Sirhama and its adjacent areas said that despite the project being started some six years but since then the […]
Muharram-ul- Haram preparations
Div Com emphasizes on fool-proof arrangements
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the ensuing holy month of Muharram-ul- Haram. The Div Com urged people to adopt Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), including social distancing protocol and use of face masks while holding mourning procession and religious congregations. Stressing on […]
Avoid picnic, swimming, bathing in Sindh Nallah: Admin to people
GANDERBAL: In view of the rising water levels in Sindh Nallah, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna Wednesday urged the general public to avoid picnic, swimming and bathing in Sindh Nallah for the safety of their own lives. She said that the district administration has also issued an advisory in this regard. The DC […]
Covid-19: Weekend restrictions imposed at Sonamarg
GANDERBAL: District Administration Ganderbal Wednesday issued an order citing that on 17th, 18th and 24th, 25th July, 2021 (Saturday-Sunday) only such persons/tourists shall be allowed to proceed towards Sonamarg who possess a proof of confirmed booking in the hotels of Sonamarg and no day picnickers shall be allowed to visit Sonamarg on the above mentioned […]
Div Com reviews beautification of Srinagar Roads, important locations
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers to review the progress on beautification work of Srinagar roads and other important locations. The meeting, among others was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, CE PWD, CE Beacon, JD Tourism, JD Planning, DFO Srinagar and other concerned. At the outset, […]
Medical shop sealed for disposal of biomedical waste
ANANTNAG: Taking immediate cognisance of media reports on alleged disposal of biomedical waste along bank of river Lidder in Srigufwara, the Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Piyush Singla Wednesday dispatched a team of officers headed by Tehsildar Srigufwara and Drug Inspector and Block Medical Officer as its members to the site for on spot investigation in the […]