Govt. focused on identifying, developing offbeat destinations to diversify tourism: Sakeena Itoo
Reviews tourism potential of Panchanpatri area of Kulgam district KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Friday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the tourism potential of the picturesque Panchanpatri area in Kulgam district. During the meeting, the Minister took detailed assessment of various measures to […]
Satish Sharma hails Jammu RMC inauguration as major boost to weather forecasting
JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Friday described the inauguration of the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Jammu as a landmark achievement that will significantly strengthen the weather forecasting capabilities, disaster preparedness, scientific research and public safety across Jammu & Kashmir […]
CS calls for ambitious implementation of Agri Credit Schemes
Reviews district-wise performance of KCC, AIF, PMFME, HADP Credit and other flagship schemes SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a review meeting of the Agriculture Production Department (APD) to assess the implementation and progress of various agricultural credit schemes being extended across the districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Additional […]
Srinagar man’s body recovered from Pahalgam’s Lidder River after 6 days
Anantnag: The body of a Srinagar man, who was swept away while attempting to rescue his son in the Lidder River near Pahalgam, was retrieved from the Aishmuqam area on Friday, six days after the incident. An official said that the body of Muhammad Ashraf Mir (42), a resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, was recovered […]
Government Reaffirms Citizen-Centric Governance as CM’s Advisor Meets Public Delegations
Nasir Aslam Wani assures proper and effective resolution of all genuine grievances SRINAGAR: In line with the government’s commitment to responsive, transparent, and people-first governance, a number of public delegations Friday visited the Chief Minister’s Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) to present their concerns. The delegations met with Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam […]
DGP leads tree plantation drive at DPL Srinagar on World Environment Day
Srinagar: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Jammu & Kashmir Police organized a Tree Plantation Drive at DPL Srinagar, reaffirming its commitment towards Environmental conservation and sustainable development, a police spokesman said Friday. The Plantation drive was led by Director General of Police, J&K, Nalin Prabhat-IPS, who planted a sapling and highlighted the importance […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers in Anantnag
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, police in Anantnag achieved another significant success by arresting four drug peddlers in three separate operations and recovering contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that in the first operation, a police party from Khanabal during routine naka checking […]
Contractors lock R&B office in Anantnag, seek clearance of pending bills and policy changes
Anantnag: Contractors from across South Kashmir on Friday staged a strong protest in Anantnag, demanding the immediate release of pending payments, settlement of work-done claims, and redressal of several issues affecting the contractor community. The protest was organized under the banner of the Contractors Association South Kashmir. Demonstrators locked the main gates of the offices […]
House Committee on Environment convenes meeting on World Environment Day
Environmental protection a collective moral obligation, not just administrative duty: Tarigami SRINAGAR: Commemorating the World Environment Day, the House Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Friday held its introductory meeting under the chairmanship of MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami at the Legislative Assembly Complex, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by members including […]
Agriculture Minister calls for collective efforts to protect environment on World Environment Day
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, Friday extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of World Environment Day. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to protect and preserve the environment for future generations. The Minister said that World […]