Progress of ongoing works at Bhour Camp Garden reviewed
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Parks & Gardens, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmed Saturday chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing works at Bhour Camp Garden here. Director Floriculture Jammu, Executive Engineer Floriculture Jammu, Deputy Director (P&S) Floriculture Jammu, Assistant Director (P&S) Floriculture, Civil Secretariat Jammu, Deputy Director Floriculture Jammu, Floriculture Officer Jammu and Floriculture Officer […]
JK records 68 fresh COVID-19 cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 68 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the infection tally to 1,25,783, even as no fresh death due to the virus was reported in the past 24 hours, officials said. Of the 68 fresh cases, 18 were from the Jammu division and 50 from the Kashmir division of the Union […]
Commercial structures constructed illegally on state land sealed
Jammu: Dozens of commercial structures including restaurants along the Sidhra-Narwal bypass here were closed on Saturday after they were found constructed on encroached land, a senior government official said. District Development Commissioner, Jammu, Sushma Chauhan said the immediate action to close down around 29 commercial structures was taken to avoid accidents on the busy highway. […]
32nd National Road Safety Month: Lt Guv launches 7 online services, e-inaugurates 19 test centres
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday attended the closing ceremony of 32nd National Road Safety Month and Fitness Mela here at Gulshan Ground. During his visit, the Lt Governor launched 07 Online Services and e-inaugurated 19 ‘Learner’s License Test Centres’ for students at Polytechnics/ITIs across J&K. Buses procured under J&K Transport Subsidy Scheme were also […]
Eight years on, vital veterinary centre in Shopian village awaits completion
Shopian: It has been more than eight years since the work on the vital veterinary centre in upper belt of Shopian was started however, the centre still awaits completion. Locals from Zawoora village of Shopian district said that authorities after repeated requests started the construction works on the veterinary centre in year 2012 however, since […]
Reprehensible, savage, act of cowardice: Leaders on cops killing
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir political leaders, including former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, condemned the killing of two unarmed policemen by a militant in an upmarket Srinagar area on Friday. Abdullah, who is also the National Conference vice president, said the attack was “reprehensible” as the two policemen were unarmed and shot from […]
INDUSCOS organises Mega awareness camp for Artisans
SRINAGAR: The INDUSCOS wing of the Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir Friday organised a Mega awareness camp for the artisans, weavers and the target groups associated with the Cooperatives of the UT at Soura, here. The speakers on the occasion raised awareness among the participants about the benefits of forming cooperatives and about the […]
School of Education CUK conduct activities
Ganderbal: School of Education (SoE), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organised several activities in the established 14 centres for free winter coaching located across Jammu & Kashmir, to cater to the diverse needs of the students. On February 6, varsity’s students-teachers, in collaboration with Iqbal Public High School, Soura, organised Na’at, debate and quiz competitions. […]
Advisor Baseer Khan reviews Mahashivratri arrangements
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan on Friday reviewed the arrangements for the celebration of the upcoming Mahashivratri festival in Jammu and Kashmir. While reviewing the arrangements, the Advisor said that this auspicious day has great religious and cultural significance and is celebrated by the Kashmiri Pandit community with great zeal and enthusiasm […]
Secretary tourism reviews arrangements for tourists at Patnitop
JAMMU: Secretary Culture, Tourism and Youth Services & Sports, Sarmad Hafeez Friday chaired a meeting to review the arrangements of facilities for tourists at Patnitop. The meeting was attended by Director Tourism Jammu, Chief Executive Officer Patnitop Development Authority (PDA), General Manager J&K Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) Jammu and other concerned. Speaking on the occasion, […]