SMC covers two more locations under Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) continued its commitment to community engagement and development by extending the reach of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) camp to two more locations within the SMC jurisdiction. The camps, which took place at Natipora and Budshah Nagar vicinities, marked an important expansion of the initiative’s outreach. The gatherings […]
Yateem Foundation Distributes scholarship installment among 11 students
Srinagar: J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) distributed education scholarship amounting to Rs 66 thousand among 11 students including 6 girls. These students belonged to different parts of District Kupwara, a hand out issued by the foundation said. Renowned veterinarian, author and social activist Dr Marouf Shah called upon the gathering to mobilize latent human capabilities, talent […]
DDC Kupwara chairs JJM Committee meet; approves revised DAP
KUPWARA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of District Jal Jeevan Committee Kupwara to approve the revised District Action Plan (DAP) of district Kupwara under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The DDC impressed upon the officers to work in a mission mode so that the benefits of the JJM programme […]
Two days UT level Seminar on Scientific Beekeeping concludes
SRINAGAR: Two days UT level seminar on scientific beekeeping organized by Agriculture department Kashmir, sponsored by National Bee board (NBB) under National Beekeeping and honey mission (NBHM) concluded today at Kashmir Haat Srinagar. Addressing the concluding session of seminar, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal highlighted the importance of organizing such programmes for the promotion […]
J&K Forest Department places Forest Range Officer under suspension
SRINAGAR: In consonance with policy of the Government of zero tolerance for corrupt practices, the Forest Department has taken action and placed Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi, I/c Range Officer, Khuihama Range in Bandipora Forest Division under suspension after he was found involved in corrupt practices and was caught red handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday. […]
Garbage being dump along road in Pulwama
Locals say practice adopted due to non-functional segregation shed Pulwama: Garbage is being dumped along a vital road in Urchersoo Urbagh area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district due to non-functional segregation shed and composite pits in the area, locals alleged Friday. They said that the whole garbage is being dumped along the road close to […]
Police books three notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police booked three most wanted and notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla and lodged them in Central Jail Kot-balwal Jammu after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent Authority, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that the most wanted and notorious drug smugglers identified as Suhail Ahmad Sofi son of […]
ACS advocates regular public outreach, time bound redressal of public issues
JAMMU: In a bid to address public grievances and ensure efficient service delivery, a special public grievances redressal camp was convened Friday by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Home, RK Goyal, at Ghaink panchayat of block Bhalwal. DDC Chairman, Bharat Bhushan, BDC Chairman, Kuldeep Raj, DDC member, Joginder Singh besides Sarpanchs and other PRI representatives were […]
One Nation One Pass System’
Union Minister flags off vehicles from Srinagar, Gandhinagar JAMMU: Union Minister for Forest and Environment, Bhupender Yadav, Friday virtually flagged off vehicles from Srinagar carrying forest produce, using National Transit Pass System (NTPS), for Pune, Maharashtra State and from Gandhinagar Gujrat for West Begal under government’s ambitious initiative ‘One Nation One Transit Pass system’ . […]
Saurabh Bhagat chairs valedictory ceremony of VBSY at Budgam
Highlights Doodhpatri, Yousmarg, Tosamaidan as potential tourist spots BUDGAM: Commissioner Secretary, Science & Technology and Skill Development, Saurabh Bhagat, Friday presided over the valedictory ceremony of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) held at Shiekh-ul-Alam Hall, Budgam. Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner Secretary appreciated the district administration for successfully conducting the ambitious Yatra (VBSY) events […]
