ACB traps Scientist-of State Pollution Control Board, Srinagar for accepting bribe
Srinagar: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said that it trapped a senior official of the State Pollution Control Board, Srinagar while accepting bribe. A spokesman of the anti-graft body said that it received a written complaint against Dr. Bilquees Ara, Scientist-B in State Pollution Control Board for demand of bribe for issuance of […]
DC Ganderbal reviews saturation of KCC, NSSs
GANDERBAL: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Shyambir chaired a crucial meeting Monday to assess the saturation status of Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) and National Security Schemes (NSSs) in the district. The focus of the meeting was to strategize and expedite the saturation of KCC and various NSSs, including Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna, […]
Athar Aamir Khan assumes charge of DC Kulgam
KULGAM: Athar Aamir Khan, a 2016 batch IAS officer Monday took over the charge as Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam. Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat handed over charge to the new Deputy Commissioner at mini-secretariat Kulgam. On his arrival, the incumbent DC was accorded a warm welcome by officers present including ADDC, Showkat Ahmad Rather; ADC Viqar Ahmed […]
Shakeel ul Rehman Rather assumes charge as DC Bandipora, relieves Dr Owais Ahmad
BANDIPORA: Shakeel ur Rehman Rather Monday assumed charge as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Bandipora district, taking over from Dr Owais Ahmad. In a formal ceremony held at the office of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Shakeel ur Rehman received the charge from Dr Owais Ahmad, marking the official transition of leadership in the district administration. […]
SMC expands VBSY campaign to Basant Bagh, Fateh Kadal
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Monday expanded the reach of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) to Basant Bagh and Fateh Kadal areas of Srinagar. On the occasion, IEC Van was welcomed by Mudasir Hussain Banday Chief Transport Officer SMC to encompass events in Hindu High School Shetal Nag and Gandhi Memorial College Srinagar, marking […]
VBSY IEC Van spurs enthusiasm in Anantnag’s Pahalgam Block
ANANTNAG: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY), continues to generate excitement amid remarkable progress in Anantnag’s Block Pahalgam, drawing massive public engagement during the VBSY IEC Van’s tour to Dehwatoo, Yanned B, Ovoora, Veerseran, Lidroo, Batakoot, Mandlana, and Frislana Gram Panchayats. People also listened to the live address/interaction of Hon’ble Prime Minister with VBSY Participants. […]
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra continues to uplift Pulwama’s Spirit
PULWAMA: In the heart of District Pulwama, a compelling force for holistic development unfolds as the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra continues its transformative journey transcending boundaries, resonating not only in Panchayats and Municipalities but weaving itself into the very fabric of Pulwama’s villages. Monday, the Yatra reached six villages, sparking lively celebrations and nurturing a […]
2,000 chickens burnt alive as fire engulfs poultry farm in Jammu
Jammu: A fire broke out at a poultry farm in the outskirts of Jammu city, claiming the lives of over 2,000 chickens, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred in the Doke Jagir area of Akhnoor tehsil here on Sunday night in the farm, owned by one Ranjeet Singh, they added. The fire, which erupted […]
Three goods stores damaged in fire mishap in Srinagar
Srinagar: At least 3 goods stores were damaged in a blaze that broke out in Pinche Mandi area of Batmaloo in Srinagar on Monday, officials said. An official said that fire broke out in one of the stores, used to store clothes, goods and other items on Monday morning. He said that the fire was […]
DC Kupwara chairs DCDC meeting, reviews Cooperative sector
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Monday chaired the District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC) meeting at DC office Complex here to review the Cooperative sector in the district. During the meeting, Assistant Registrar Cooperatives (Headquarters) Kupwara, Irshad Jeelani, while giving the overview of the present status of cooperative societies in the district, informed […]