PWD to build 4,800 km PMGSY roads this fiscal: Official
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the status of rural roads being built under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana’ (PMGSY) and asked the Public Works Department to complete 4,800 km of road during this fiscal year. Administrative Secretaries of the departments of Public Works (R&B), Forest, Ecology & […]
Rehabilitation of Covid Orphans: DC Srinagar chairs meeting of DLTF for SASCM
SRINAGAR: In order to ensure immediate compilation of the details of all deaths caused due to Covid-19 and children affected thereof to identify children in need of care and protection, a meeting of the District Level Task Force(DLTF) for providing care and protection to children affected and infected by COVID-19 was held under the chairmanship […]
Overcharging application, examination fee: J&K SSB refutes allegations, terms move unfair
SRINAGAR: Strongly countering the news published in a section of media and some social media platforms regarding alleged ‘over-charging’ of application/examination fee from the applicants, J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSSB) has termed the attempt as unfair and out of context criticism aimed at to deflect attention from the widely hailed efforts of JKSSB in ensuring […]
Those criticizing govt labeled as Pak agents: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the United Nations had to “step in” as India’s own institutions have stopped taking notice of human rights violations. Mehbooba said anyone who raised voice against the wrong measures of the Government of India (GOI) was labelled as “Pakistani agent”. “Anyone […]
Restore JK’s statehood: Congress
Srinagar: The Congress on Monday demanded the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the move would infuse confidence among the people. A spokesman of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee said any delay in restoring the statehood was bound to cause more disconnect between the Centre and the people of Jammu […]
Pulwama village craves for drinking water
Pulwama: A village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has been craving for drinking water facility since many years but authorities have failed to provide them the all important service. Locals from Zadoora village said that they have to travel many miles to get clean drinking water. They said although a water tank was built many […]
DC Srinagar holds consultation with Trade, Business bodies
Seeks cooperation in Covid-19 Vaccination drive
SRINAGAR: Amid a dip in COVID-19 cases in Srinagar district, representatives of several Trade bodies Monday called on the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad and put forth their opinions and suggestions with regard to opening of the markets during ongoing unlock procces . On the occasion, the Trade leaders projected their issues and concerns […]
Prof. Naseer delivers lectures to CUK students
Ganderbal: Prof. Naseer Ahmed Khan, School of Economics, University of Hyderabad, delivered an online lecture on “Ethics in Research” to the students of the Department of Economics, Central University of Kashmir (CUK). Coordinator, Department of Economics, Tasleem Araf Cash gave the welcome address. Prof. G.M. Bhat, former Head, Deptt of Economics, hosted the session. Prof. […]
Positivity rate drops to 6%, recovery rate increases to 89% at Gbl: DC
Complements PRIs for their support in establishing CCCs
GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna stated that the cumulative positivity rate has come down from 11.5 percent to 6 percent in the district, besides the recovery rate has also increased to 89 percent. The DC said this during a press brief and related the drop in positivity rate and increase in recovery to the […]
Illicit poppy crop spread over 95 kanals destroyed
SRINAGAR: The Excise enforcement teams headed by Excise & Taxation Officer, South, North and Central Excise Range Thursday destroyed illicit poppy crops spread over a total of 95 kanals and 16 marlas of land. The poppy crop was destroyed on the directions of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and Excise Commissioner, J&K Government and under the close […]