Progress of Jal Jeevan Mission in Kashmir division reviewed

SRINAGAR: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah Monday chaired a meeting of officers of Jal Shakti Department to review the progress with respect to the piped drinking water to every rural household under JJM Scheme. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer Jal Shakti Department Kashmir, Superintending Engineers of all […]

DC Srinagar inspects Lasjin Grade Separator Works

Sets timeline of 20 days for making it operational

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday undertook a visit to Panthachowk bypass to inspect the ongoing work on Lasjin(Athwajan) grade separator. During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Srinagar, Mohammed Yaseen lone, Assistant Commissioner Nazool, Sandeep Bali, Tehsildar Panthachowk Younis Ahmad, Project Manager NHAI and other concerned officers. On […]

Rains bring relief from scorching heat, MeT warns of landslides

Srinagar: After reeling under scorching heat, moderate to heavy rains have brought some relief to the people across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Director Meteorological Department here, Sonam Lotus, said that rains occurred on expected lines and more were in store for both Jammu and Kashmir regions. “As expected very heavy shower occurred at many […]

Proof of COVID negative report, vaccine mandatory for tourists visiting Anantnag

Srinagar: Authorities in Anantnag district of south Kashmir have made a COVID-19 negative report and vaccine certificate mandatory for visitors to tourist places, including the famous resort of Pahalgam, in the district to prevent the resurgence of coronavirus, officials said on Sunday. The district administration of Anantnag in south Kashmir, which is home to several […]

Establishment of Wrestling, Boxing academies with SGFI in JK discussed

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Monday deliberated upon honing the sporting skills of school children with the President of School Games Federation of India (SGFI). The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Alok Kumar; Administrative Secretary School Education, BK Singh; DG YSS, Dr Saleem ur Rehman, Secretary Sports Council, […]

Anti-encroachment drive held along NH-44 at Anantnag

ANANTNAG: Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, a team of officials of District Administration, Ramky and NHAI and supported by Kulgam Police and other concerned, on Monday held an anti encroachment cum demolition drive along National Highway 44, here. During the drive, the officials removed illegal encroachments and demolished more than 40 unlawful […]

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development visits Budgam

Assesses development scenario in rural areas of district

BUDGAM: “Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has the potential to emerge as engine of development for rural areas transforming the Rural India profile”, stated Chairman Parliamentary Standing Committee for Rural development, Prataprao Jhadhav. Jhadhav was interacting with District Development Council Chairman, Nazir Ahmad Khan, District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza and other […]

Arms recovered near LoC in Keran Kupwara

Kupwara: Police has registered an FIR after army said to have recovery of two Ak-56 rifles, a pistol with holster along with several magazines and rounds along Line of control in Keran sector, officials said on Monday. They said that army has stated that last night, 22 Sikh regiment recovered the arms and ammunition in […]

CE I&FC reviews flood preparedness in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In view of the current ongoing flood season, the Chief Engineer (C.E) Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department, Kashmir Monday reviewed the flood preparedness regarding flood management here. All the Divisional Engineers of the department were asked to remain vigilant and follow the general guideline given in the department’s annual flood duty chart. In […]

NIA, JK Police organise capacity building programme

Use this programme to hone your investigation skills: DGP to Police IOs

Srinagar: The six days joint capacity building programme of Jammu and Kashmir Police with National Investigation agency (NIA) started at Police headquarters here Monday, a police spokesman said. Director General of Police, J&K Dilbag Singh was the chief guest on the inaugural session. While welcoming the officers from NIA and investigating officers of J&K Police […]