Preparedness for timely supply of pesticides reviewed

Officials seek provision of quality Pesticides in market

JAMMU: In view of the ensuing kharief season, a meeting of Pesticide manufacturers and distributors of Jammu Division was convened by Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Kashmir, Mohammad Iqbal Choudhary at Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, Jammu. The intent of the meeting was to review preparedness for timely supply of Quality Plant Protection Chemicals in […]

India-Pak peace initiative: Hurriyat says willing to play its part

Srinagar: The moderate Hurriyat Conference faction led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday said it was ready to extend full support to all initiatives between India and Pakistan that aim at bringing peace in the subcontinent. In a statement issued here, the Hurriyat faction said the agreement between India and Pakistan to adhere to a […]

Advisor Baseer Khan to hear public grievances on Thursday

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Khan will convene a public grievance camp at Grievance Cell, Church Lane, Srinagar on March 25th (Thursday) from 1:00 PM onwards. The desirous individuals and delegations who intend to meet the Advisor may register themselves on the Phone Numbers 7006223781 or 9419000800. The public delegations and individuals willing to […]

Lt Guv reviews Srinagar Smart City Project

Discusses modalities to make the project more sustainable, eco-friendly

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the progress on Srinagar Smart City Project. During the meeting, the Lt Governor discussed the modalities to make the prestigious project more sustainable and eco-friendly. The Lt Governor called for taking comprehensive measures to restore the aesthetic value of Jhelum River, besides developing a […]

Embark on mission to provide 24X7 power to all: Rohit Kansal to officials

Reviews performance of Power sector during meeting

JAMMU: Principal Secretary Power Development Department, Rohit Kansal Tuesday chaired a high level meeting to review the performance of power sector in Jammu and Kashmir and the preparations to be made for ensuring regular supply to the consumers during the coming summer season in Jammu division. The meeting also held deliberations on the roadmap to […]

Youth found dead in Jammu

Jammu: A 23-year-old man, who was undergoing treatment at a drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre, was found dead at a house here on Tuesday, officials said. The body of Mohit Sharma was recovered from the house near his residence at Mastgarh in Chowk Chobutra area of the city, the officials said. Citing initial investigation, they […]

Bridge damage case: ACB files charge sheet against 2 former JKPCC officials

Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday filed a charge sheet against two former government officials in a 10-year-old case related to the collapse of 17 pillars of a 151-metre-long bridge here, an official said. The charge sheet against former deputy general manager Harkewal Singh and manager Dalip Thusu of J-K Project Construction Corporation (JKPCC) […]

Cop dies in road mishap in Doda

Bhaderwah/Jammu: A 35-year-old policeman was killed on Tuesday after his private car skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Doda district, police said. Constable Amjad Hussain, a resident of Bhalla village, was on way to Doda district headquarters when he met with the accident while negotiating a blind curve at Pul […]

Trooper commits suicide in Budgam

Srinagar: An ITBP personnel allegedly committed suicide in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Tuesday, official said. They said the ITBP personnel identified as Constable Ajeet Kumar committed suicide by hanging himself in Zewan area of srinagar. The cause of him taking such an extreme step was not immediately known, the official said.”Proceedings have been launched […]