Union minister Khattar announces to conduct survey of homeless people in Ladakh
Leh/Jammu: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday reviewed the functioning of the power and housing departments in Ladakh, and announced to conduct a survey of all the homeless people in the Union Territory to ensure no one remains homeless. Highlighting Ladakh’s immense potential for solar power development due to its vast area, Khattar […]
IGP reviews crime, security situation in Bandipora
Stressed on current security challenges, crime trends Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi visited Bandipora district on Thursday to assess the region’s crime and security landscape. Police in a handout said that this visit was part of a series of ongoing security reviews across various districts of the Kashmir Valley. The police […]
DLC Bandipora approves Rs.2.7 crore for 02 key educational projects under PMJVK scheme
BANDIPORA: Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Bandipora, Abdul Gani Bhat on Thursday chaired a District Level Committee meeting to review the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme. MLA Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri were also present in the meeting. The meeting approved two crucial educational projects […]
MLA Kangan inaugurates mega Kissan Mela at Manigam
Urges farmers to adopt modern agricultural technologies to enhance productivity GANDERBAL: The Department of Agriculture, Ganderbal, today organized a grand Kissan Mela cum Exhibition at Manigam under the Centrally-Sponsored Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme. The event was inaugurated by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kangan, Mian Mehar Ali, who was the chief guest on […]
DC Baramulla reviews Safety & Security measures for Workers at Mega Project Construction Sites
BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, conducted an extensive visit to various mega project construction sites across the district, including Hadipora, Sangrama, Delina, Palhallan, and other locations. This visit aimed to assess the safety and security measures in place to enhance surveillance, deter untoward incidents, and safeguard laborers’ well-being. During the inspection, the […]
DDC Shopian inaugurates Mega Kisan Mela; calls for popularising Integrated & Organic based farming
Latest agricultural practices, technological interventions showcased & exhibited for public awareness SHOPIAN: The Department of Agriculture, Shopian and allied departments today organised a Kisan Mela at Old Fruit Mandi Shopian in order to give a platform to aspiring, progressive agri-prueners and successful farmers to showcase their farm activities, products and services besides generating awareness on […]
World Fisheries Day celebrated at KVK Kupwara
KUPWARA: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kupwara in collaboration with Fisheries Department today organized an impressive function at KVK Office here to mark the celebration of World Fisheries Day. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan was chief guest at the ceremony. KVK Head Kupwara, Kaiser Ahmad Malik, Assistant Director Fisheries, Salmaan Chalkoo, besides, stakeholders and students […]
71st Cooperative Week celebration: Cooperative Societies are bedrock of rural development: Javid Dar

‘Advocates strengthening of cooperative movement to benefit local communities’ JAMMU: Minister for Cooperative, Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, remarked that Cooperative societies are the bedrock of rural development while advocating strengthening of cooperative movement to benefit local communities. The Minister made these remarks while addressing the 71st Cooperative Week […]
Secretary Health reviews establishment of infrastructure for MCCH, GMC Anantnag
SRINAGAR: Secretary Health & Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah, chaired a meeting regarding establishment of additional infrastructure for Maternal and Childcare Associated Hospital ( MCCH) for GMC, Anantnag. The Secretary directed the concerned officers to initiate necessary steps for establishment of a Maternity and Child Care Hospital as an Associated Hospital of Government […]
Misappropriation of funds: ACB books former Branch Manager of DUC Bank Chenani
Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday said to have registered a case against the then Branch Manager, Devika Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd. Chenani for misappropriation of funds. “A verification was conducted by Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on receipt of communication of Chief Executive Officer, Devika Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd. Udhampur regarding misappropriation as […]