Preparations for talent hunt programme in Kupwara reviewed
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Anshul Garg on Monday chaired a meeting of concerned officers to discuss the preparations for the successful conduct of the talent hunt programme in the district. It was informed that the state-level talent hunt programme 2018-19 is launched by Ministry of Culture through Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture […]
DDC kick-starts Panchayat level Chess, Carrom competition in Kulgam
KULGAM: DDC Kulgam Dr Shamim Ahmad Wani Monday kick-started Panchayat level Chess and Carrom competition here at Government Higher Secondary School Devsar. The programme was organised by District Youth Services and Sports office Kulgam in collaboration with J&K State Sports Council and the Rural Development Department. Deputy CEO Kulgam Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Tehsildar Devsar, Ab […]
PM Modi lauds JK’s ‘Back to Village’ program in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the J&K administration’s ‘Back To Village’ program in his radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Appreciating the officers of the state administration for successfully organising the first of its kind public reach-out program, PM Modi said, “When I got to know about ‘Back To Village’ program at length, I […]
Won’t allow any changes in demography of state: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the party won’t allow any changes in the demography of the state, saying that any attempt to dilute the unique identity of the state will be resisted. While addressing party functionaries, workers at Saloora Ganderbal Farooq […]
JKPCC Chief anguished over problems confronting Hajj pilgrims
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir has expressed anguish over the problems confronting Hajj pilgrims from Kashmir due to the lack of facilities at their place of stay. In a statement issued here Mir expressed anguish and dismay over the complaints of Hajis from Kashmir over the lack […]
Parnai Hydel Project, Power Scenario in Poonch reviewed
POONCH: Commissioner Secretary Power Development Department (PDD), Hirdesh Kumar, Sunday visited Poonch to review progress on Parnai Hydro Project. He also took stock of overall power scenario in the district. In this regard, a meeting was convened in which Commissioner Secretary reviewed progress on 132KV line, installation of 50MV A transformer at Draba and works […]
MSME to provide Common Facility Centres for JK hoteliers
SRINAGAR: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Government of India, on Sunday, said it will provide common facility centres (CFCs) for the hoteliers of Jammu and Kashmir. A meeting in this regard was convened by Assistant Director, Ministry of MSME, Saheel Allaqband at Hotel Radisson, Srinagar, with the Hoteliers Club where many proposals […]
JK needs a special dispensation in 15th finance commission: Advisor Sharma
MUSSOORIE (UTTARAKHAND): Advisor to Governor, K.K Sharma, on Sunday urged Government of India to provide special dispensation to the Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir in 15th Finance Commission (FC) award. Speaking at Conclave of Himalayan States in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, the Advisor said that Indian Himalayan Region States have some common issues to be addressed […]
Governor condoles demise
SRINAGAR: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the sad demise of former Union Minister Jaipal Reddy. In a condolence message, Governor has conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
Police arrest drug peddlers in Sopore, Srinagar
Srinagar: Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested three drug peddlers in Srinagar and Sopore areas, a police spokesman said here. He said that two drug peddlers were arrested at a checkpoint and seized contraband substance from their possession. Officers at a checkpoint established at Boulchpora Soura, arrested two drug peddlers identified as Zahoor Ahmad […]