DC Ganderbal inspects key development projects
Inaugurates Village level Soil Testing Laboratory at Zazna GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore conducted an extensive tour of the district to inspect the progress of various developmental projects under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) as well as works of Rural Development Department (RDD). During the day-long visit, DC reviewed ongoing works at […]
DDC Pulwama chairs DLRC meeting
Focus on financial inclusion and infrastructure expansion PULWAMA: To assess the performance of banks and line departments under various financial and developmental parameters, a District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25 was held today at Circuit House Pulwama under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, […]
DC Baramulla reviews progress of RIDF projects under NABARD
BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects being executed under NABARD assistance in the district. A total of 82 projects, including roads, bridges, water supply schemes, lift irrigation and micro irrigation schemes, are currently underway with a total estimated […]
Lt Guv addresses a special event celebrating Mahavir Jayanti
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday addressed a special event organized by S.S Jain Sabha to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. “Lord Mahavir’s teachings are not limited to one sect but transcend all boundaries. His blessings and […]
Police arrests three drug peddlers in Sopore, Kupwara
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Sopore and Kupwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Neharpora Sopore, intercepted a Vehicle (Ecco) bearing registration No. JK05M-4294 driven by Jahangir Ahmad Shah son of Mohammad Yousuf Shah resident of […]
Pulwama residents demand repairing of vital Chakoora-Panzgam road
Pulwama: The Chakoora-Panzgam road in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is in a bad shape causing severe inconvenience to daily commuters and residents of the area, locals alleged Thursday. Locals from Chakoora, Panzgam, Grawgund, and nearby villages expressed frustration over the dilapidated condition of the road as according to them the road hasn’t been repaired for […]
GDC Ganderbal Organizes Seminar
Srinagar: The NSS Unit of Government Degree College (GDC), Ganderbal, on Thursday organized a one-day seminar on the theme “Role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Nation Building and Constitutional Development” to commemorate the birth anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. The event was held under the patronage of Prof. […]
CS reviews arrangements for smooth conduct of NEET exam
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a high level meeting to take stock of preparedness for smooth and fair conduct of NEET (UG) 2025 examination across various districts of the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Education, Shantmanu; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Deputy Commissioners of all districts; Directors of School Education […]
Security forces defuse IED in Kupwara
Srinagar: Security forces on Wednesday averted a tragedy by detecting and defusing an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing eight kg in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. During a routine patrol in the Hafroda forest area of Handwara in the north Kashmir district, security forces found a suspicious object on the roadside, the officials said. […]
NC alliance should prioritise passing resolution to reject Waqf amendments: Mehbooba
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday urged the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to pass a resolution, rejecting the amendments to the Waqf Act passed by Parliament. Wednesday is the last day of the Budget session of the assembly. “With today possibly marking the end of this assembly session, the ruling alliance should prioritise passing […]