Mehbooba urges LG Sinha to reconsider Vaishno Devi ropeway project
Katra/Jammu: Asserting that religious places should not be converted into tourism hotspots, PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday requested Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to reconsider constructing a ropeway on the trek leading to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district. The former chief minister also demanded immediate withdrawal of an FIR against […]
DDC Shopian chairs meeting on conduct of Gram Sabhas
Asks officers to prioritise community specific works SHOPIAN: A meeting on the conduct of Gram Sabhas across the district was held at Mini Secretariat Shopian in order to plan the rural development holistically. During the meeting, the DDC impressed upon the officers to formulate plans in consultation with locals and as per their needs and […]
Srinagar Smart City wins SKOCH Award for Excellence in Sustainable Transport System
SRINAGAR: Srinagar District has been conferred the esteemed ‘SKOCH Award of Excellence in Sustainable Transport System’ for its exemplary work in developing a sustainable and inclusive non-motorized public transport system. This innovative system encompasses walking and cycling infrastructure, fostering a pedestrian-friendly environment that boosts tourism and economic growth. The SKOCH Award, instituted in 2003, recognizes […]
Director Animal Husbandry visits Kupwara; reviews Departmental activities, schemes
KUPWARA: The Director, Animal Husbandry Kashmir, Dr. Parvinder Singh visited Kupwara to take comprehensive review of progress of various departmental activities and schemes. The meeting was briefed about the achievements made under various departmental schemes, including HADP (P23, P25, P28), IDDS, IPDP, NADCP, NAIP, ABIP, SSS and KCC through a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. Elaborative discussions were […]
JKEDI holds orientation program for students of GDC Sumbal
Students gain important insights about entrepreneurship, startups PULWAMA: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Saturday organized one-day awareness cum orientation program for 38 students of Government Degree College, Sumbal at its Sempora campus, here. The exposure visit was focused to orient the students towards entrepreneurship and choosing it as a career path in […]
DDC Chairman reviews ongoing Development Works in Anantnag
ANANTNAG: The Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Anantnag, M Yousuf Gorsi, chaired a review meeting today at Dak Banglow Khanabal to assess the progress of ongoing development works in the district. The meeting was attended by the Vice Chairperson of the DDC, all DDC council members, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), […]
DC B’la, MD JJM review implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the District Baramulla
Direct Officers to expedite work for timely completion of WSS Projects before the end of FY 2024-25 BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa and Mission Director Jal Jeevan Mission, Dr. G.N. Itoo, chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Baramulla district. During the review, it […]
DIPR’s Cultural Unit Kashmir bids Adieu to Noted Sufi Singer Ghulam Mohammad Bhat Anzwali
SRINAGAR: The Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) J&K, Saturday organized a farewell function to bid adieu to Ghulam Mohammad Bhat Anzwali, a renowned Sufi singer, who retired as a Music Instructor. Joint Director Information Kashmir, Mohammad Aslam; Deputy Director PR, Ahsan ul Haque Chishti; Cultural Officer, Burhan Hussain; […]
Government Lala Ded Hospital hosts CME on ‘Revisiting the Basics in Preterm Labour’
SRINAGAR: The Postgraduate Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government Lala Ded Hospital, Srinagar, organized a one-day continuing medical education (CME) program on ‘Revisiting the Basics in Preterm Labour’. The event, held at the Auditorium Hall, Lala Ded Hospital was attended by renowned experts in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology including Dr. Masuma Rizvi, HOD, […]
Illegal extraction of minerals: Police seizes two mechanized motor boats
Srinagar: Cracking a whip on illegal mining and transportation of minerals, Police seized two mechanized motor boats in Awantipora, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party of Police Station Awantipora seized two Mechanized motor boats being used by below mentioned person for illicit extraction of sand from river Jhelum. They have […]