77 cases of illegal felling of conifer trees reported in Doda
Bhaderwah: More than 100 conifer trees were found illegally axed in a forest area here in Doda district, prompting the forest department to launch a probe to bring the culprits to book, officials said on Wednesday. Locals and environmentalists expressed concern over the alleged failure of the department concerned to check the unabated smuggling of […]
DC inaugurates New MRD Blocks & VDRL facility at GMC Baramulla
BARAMULLA: In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services in North Kashmir, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, inaugurated two new Medical Records Department (MRD) Blocks and a state-of-the-art Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla. The event was attended by Principal GMC Baramulla, Dr. Ruby Reshi and Medical Superintendent […]
DIPR’s Cultural Unit Kashmir organizes Symposium & Short Play on ‘Say No to Drugs’
SRINAGAR: The Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) organized a symposium and short play on ‘Say No to Drugs’ at Gandhi Memorial College, Srinagar. The event aimed to raise awareness about the alarming situation created by drug menace in the valley. Students, through their speeches, highlighted the devastating consequences […]
LG requests centre for status quo in Ladakh’s budget allocation
Leh: Ladakh Lt Governor BD Mishra has requested the central government to maintain the status quo in the budget allocation for the region’s overall development in the current fiscal amid reports of the Centre’s decision to reduce the allocation. Mishra raised the issue during a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, […]
JK’s dual power mechanism hindering development: NC Leader
Seeks immediate statehood restoration Jammu: National Conference leader Rattan Lal Gupta on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the “dual power mechanism” in Jammu and Kashmir, and claimed it was hindering the region’s development and was being detrimental to the nation as well. He emphasised the urgent need for a streamlined governance model and pointed out […]
Secretary RDD evaluates JKRLM strategy for strengthening rural livelihoods
Through SHGs, women rewriting stories of resilience, leadership, economic expression: Aijaz Asad SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, reviewed and evaluated Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission’s (JKRLM) strategy for empowering rural communities, particularly women, across the Union Territory. The Secretary, while chairing a meeting held to have an […]
Director Information leads Constitution Day celebrations at Media Complex Jammu
JAMMU: Director Information, Jatin Kishore led the celebrations of Constitution Day at Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) by reading out the Preamble of the Constitution at Conference Hall of Media Complex here. Joint Director Information (Headquarters), Vevaik Puri; Deputy Director Information (PR), Deepak Dubey; Deputy Director Central, Sunil Kumar; other officers and officials […]
DC Pulwama reviews arrangements for smooth conduct of JKSSB Constable Examination
Comprehensive measures in place to ensure fairness, transparency and adherence to SOPs PULWAMA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom chaired a comprehensive meeting today to review the arrangements for the JKSSB-conducted recruitment examination for the post of Constable in the Home Department, scheduled for December 1, 2024. The meeting focused on ensuring a […]
DDC Kulgam reviews progress of Works under District Capex Budget 2024-25
Instructs officers to ensure speedy completion of works KULGAM: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan convened a meeting of officers at the DC office, here to review the physical and financial progress of works under various components of the District Capex Budget 2024-25. The DDC took a comprehensive, sector-wise review of the […]
DC Shopian chairs NCORD meeting
Says War against Drugs must be fought at all levels SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar, who is also chairperson of District Level Committee (DLC) under Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD), chaired the monthly meeting with the concerned members at Mini Secretariat, here. During the meeting, threadbare discussion was held on various […]
