Dy CM, Advisor to CM present appointment letters to youth under RAS
SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards strengthening the public services and providing employment opportunities to the youth, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, along with Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani Thursday handed over eight appointment letters under Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS- 2022) at Civil Secretariat Srinagar here. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief […]
J&K Crime Branch holds conference on Anti-Human Tariffing
SRINAGAR: To strengthen the existing framework and address the pitfalls of Human Trafficking in the digital era, Crime Branch Headquarters J&K in collaboration with MHA, GOI has conducted a UT level conference on Anti-Human Trafficking today at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. The event was aimed to educate the students in particular and public in general about […]
110-kanal land retrieved in Jammu during anti-encroachment drive
JAMMU: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA), in active coordination with the District Administration, launched a large-scale anti-encroachment operation across key locations in Jammu district. The drive focused on removing unauthorized constructions and reclaiming illegally occupied JDA land, particularly in the Sidhra, Majeen and Rangoora areas of Tehsil Jammu Khas. During the operation, over 20 illegal […]
Turkwangam–SIDCO Lassipora road finally widened, locals thank authorities
Shopian: After years of persistent demand from locals, the much-troubled road stretch from Turkwangam to SIDCO Lassipora in south Kashmir has finally been widened, bringing much-needed relief to commuters from Shopian and Kulgam districts. For years, the narrow road had been a source of daily traffic jams, especially during the apple harvesting season when growers […]
Minister reviews developmental scenario of Hazratbal Constituency
Calls for effective, optimal utilisation of Public infrastructure SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Thursday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the developmental scenario of Hazratbal constituency. The meeting was attended by MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar; Secretary School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Secretary Health […]
CS discusses advancing ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ with ICRISAT delegation
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday held detailed deliberations with a delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, to advance the agenda of Climate Smart Agriculture in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation, led by Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General, ICRISAT, also included Senior Scientists, Dr. […]
Advisor to CM meets delegations at Raabita, Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani Wednesday met a number of delegations at the Raabita Office, Gupkar, Srinagar. The delegations, among others, included representatives of the Non-Gazetted Employees of the Civil Secretariat, Accounts Officers, Lab Staff of Water Testing Laboratories of PHE, Khidmat Centre Association, All J&K Rehbar-e-Janglat Employees Association, and the […]
Power shutdown announced for various areas
SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to complete the left over work of stabilization of 33 KV Mattan-Pahalgam line which got halted due to SANJY-2025, shutdown of 33KV Mattan Pahalgam line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Salia, Hutmurrah, Sallar, Aishmuqam, Batkoot, GIS/AIS Pahalgam shall remain off […]
From Languishing to Flourishing
Karkhandar Scheme Revives Kashmiri Crafts SRINAGAR: Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, continues its committed efforts towards the revival and sustenance of the Valley’s rich craft heritage through the Karkhandar Scheme, a flagship intervention aimed at rejuvenating languishing crafts and empowering artisans. Under the scheme, skilled artisans receive institutional support, training, and financial assistance to […]
Tractor drivers stage protest in Tral against boulder extraction ban
Pulwama: Scores of tractor drivers on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district against the government’s decision to ban boulder extraction, saying the decision has left them without work for the last two months. The protesting drivers, who gathered at Tral, said that they have been rendered jobless since […]