Javid Dar reviews irrigation infrastructure in Rafiabad, Baramulla
RAFIABAD: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, Saturday undertook an extensive tour of Rafiabad, covering Sagipora, Zalipora, Nathipora, Bagh-e-Chatkakh, Bohipora, Wadoora, Seelo and Shankargund areas of Baramulla district, to review the functioning of irrigation infrastructure. During the visit, the Minister carried out field inspection of […]
Rana calls for scaling up rainwater harvesting, stresses adoption in new government buildings
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Saturday chaired a review meeting with officers of the Jal Shakti Department to take stock of the measures initiated to address the summer exigencies and strengthen preparedness for the ensuing monsoon season. The meeting was convened to assess the progress achieved […]
Budgam road mishap: Sakina Itoo visits SHMS Hospital, enquires about well-being of injured students
SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Saturday early morning visited SMHS Hospital here to enquire about the health condition of two school children who sustained injuries in a road accident at Negoo Brenwar Budgam. The Minister arrived at the hospital in the early hours and met the injured […]
Advisor to CM visits bereaved family of JKAS Officer
SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, Saturday visited the Natipora residence of late Mohammad Younis Mir, a Junior JKAS Officer of the 2019 batch, who passed away yesterday after a brief illness. During the visit, the Advisor met the bereaved family and conveyed his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government. He […]
Sakeena Itoo reaffirms govt push for quality education, future ready learning
Exhorts students to use technology positively, strive for excellence KULGAM: Minister for Education, Health and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, Saturday visited Kulgam and presided over the Graduation Day Ceremony at Ayesha Ali Academy. Sakeena Itoo congratulated the graduating students and encouraged them to pursue excellence through dedication and continuous learning. Addressing the gathering, She stated […]
CIIBM of JKEDI organizes stakeholder meet under J&K Startup Policy
SRINAGAR: The Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Business Modelling (CIIBM) of Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) organized stakeholder meet under J&K Startup Policy at its main Campus Pampore. The session was chaired by the Director, JKEDI, Mohammad Younus Malik, and brought together key stakeholders from academia, industry, incubation centres, financial institutions, and the […]
Kachakoot irrigation scheme fails to benefit farmers even after four decades
Pulwama: The Kachakoot Irrigation Scheme in Awantipora-Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, which was conceived decades ago to provide a reliable water supply to agricultural lands, has become a symbol of unfulfilled promises, with residents alleging that despite being completed long ago, the project has failed to deliver water to farmlands even after nearly […]
Centre should withdraw AFSPA from JK first if revoked anywhere: CM’s advisor
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister’s advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday said that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be withdrawn from the Union territory first if the Centre decides to repeal it in any part of the country. Speaking to reporters at an event here, Wani said the Narendra Modi-led government […]
HP governor visits Vaishno Devi shrine
Says J&K-Himachal religious corridor can benefit pilgrims Katra/Jammu: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine here and said efforts would be made to create a religious corridor linking Jammu and Kashmir with the neighbouring state to promote pilgrimage tourism. He said the Union territory and Himachal Pradesh […]
No Exams in Kashmir schools from June 23–27 during Muharram: DSEK
SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has directed all Government and Private Recognised Schools across Kashmir not to conduct any in-house examinations, internal assessments or term examinations during the observance of Muharram-ul-Haram. According to an order issued by the Director, School Education Kashmir, all schools have been instructed not to hold examinations for […]