Arrangements for ensuing holy month of Ramadan reviewed
BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Bhupinder Kumar Saturday chaired a meeting with the officers of various departments to discuss various arrangements for smooth celebration of the holy month of Ramadan. On the occasion, a threadbare discussion with regard to various necessities was held wherein the DC emphasized upon the concerned officers to ensure that every […]
Govt working to ensure GI tagging of carpet, wood carving, other products: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that his administration is working on ensuring GI tagging of several handmade products like wood carving, carpet and other things. “The Union Territory government is working for GI tagging of several handicrafts like wood carving, carpet and several others. The GI tagging would help the people affiliated […]
Traffic to play both way traffic on Jmu-Sgr highway today
Srinagar: Authorities on Friday announced two-way traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway on Saturday. “Subject to fair weather and better road condition, LMVs (Passenger) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa ,” a traffic department official said in a communiqué. “However, TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before […]
242 employees found absent, 11 Offices found locked in Kishtwar
KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Ashok Sharma Friday constituted various teams at tehsil and Sub division level to conduct surprise inspections to check attendance in the offices. During the inspection conducted by various teams in the district, 242 employees were found absent, while 11 offices were found locked. Acting touch against the defaulting officers/ Officials, the […]
Atal Dulloo assesses Covid-19 preparations
Calls for increasing rate of RTPCR tests
JAMMU: Financial Commissioner Health & Medical Education, Atal Dulloo Friday chaired a meeting with senior officers of Health Department with regards to Covid-19 management here. The meeting was called to discuss issues like availability of general and oxygen supported beds in hospitals of J&K. Speaking to the officers, the Financial Commissioner said that the capacity […]
Mock drill to test flood preparedness held at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A Mock Drill on flood preparedness was conducted by NDRF in collaboration with SDRF, DDMA Srinagar and JKSEOC in River Jhelum near Zero Bridge here. The mock drill was carried out as part of preparation to combat flood like situation. The Drill was conducted in presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Dr Syed […]
JK Teachers Forum Baramulla bids adieu to Zonal Planning Officer
Baramulla: JK Teachers Forum Zone Baramulla, Friday accorded an affectionate adieu to Mehraj Ud din Sofi, Zonal Education Planning Officer Baramulla on his superannuation, a statement issued here by the teachers body said. The function took place in the auditorium of Boys Higer Secondary School Baramulla and was attended by a large gathering of Teachers, […]
DC Srinagar directs for intensifying COVID-19 vaccination
SRINAGAR: In view of surge in Covid-19 cases, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad Friday chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the progress of Covid vaccination process in the district. The meeting discussed the status of Covid-19 vaccination besides impact of the precautions that need to be taken in the district to […]
Empowering Women: Mission Youth JK holds day-long skill development workshop
SRINAGAR: To support economic development and encourage sustainable livelihood of the youth, especially women, of J&K, the Mission Youth, Government of J&K, Friday organised a day-long women’s workshop on macramé work at Government Polytechnic College for Women Bemina. The workshop was organised in collaboration with the Taleem-O-Tarbiyat initiative, which organises conferences and programmes in different […]
CUK condoles demise of Prof. Riyaz Punjabi
Ganderbal: Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir, Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar, Finance Officer, Prof. Fayaz A Nikka, faculty members, administrative staff and students of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) condoled the demise of Prof. Riyaz Punjabi, former Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, and erstwhile member of the CUK Court. Recalling the contribution […]