DC Kupwara receives team of girl students from Cricket Capacity Building Tour
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, Thursday organized a ceremony to receive a group of 16 students at DC Office Lawn, who returned from Cricket Capacity Building tour in Pune. The ceremony was attended by Col Harpreet Singh, Commanding Officer 160 TA Inf Bn and Lt Colonel Charudatta Ranade of the same unit, […]
DLCC evaluates progress of COTPA & NTCP at Pulwama
PULWAMA: A District Level Coordination Committee meeting was Thursday convened at the Administrative Complex Pulwama under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Pulwama, Dr.Sheikh Abdul Aziz. The primary agenda of the meeting was to review the implementation of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) of 2003 and assess the strides made […]
Several traders fined for violations under FS&SA in Kupwara
KUPWARA: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir who is also Adjudicating officer Thursday imposed a fine of Rs.75000 on various shopkeepers. The fine was imposed on the erring traders (for miss branded and sub standard food) during the proceeding of cases of various blocks of Kupwara division related to the Food safety […]
VBSY: SMC expands reach to two more locations in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) continues to remain committed to fostering community development, as demonstrated by the successful extension of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) to two more locations within the Srinagar city. The Yatra now encompasses Ikhraj Pora and Mehjoor Nagar vicinities, to raise awareness through outreach activities to achieve saturation of […]
Distt Admin Gbl encourages proactive communication
Move aimed to address any winter-related concerns promptly GANDERBAL: As part of the meticulously devised winter plan for district Ganderbal, essential services are currently operational and committed to providing uninterrupted assistance to the general public throughout the winter season with added dedication. The concerned departments are working round the clock to ensure the convenience and […]
DCDRC Budgam orders Insurance Company to Pay Rs 3.88 lacs to Consumer
BUDGAM: Consumer Commission Budgam has ordered the Insurance Company to Pay Rs. 3,88,431 along with 9% interest from 11-10-2012 (i.e. three Months from the date of receipt of the survey Assessment report) till final payment and also Rs. 10,000 as costs of litigation to a Consumer. In a significant order on 27-12-2023, the District Consumer […]
Social Welfare Deptt Bandipora organises Cultural, sports activities
BANDIPORA: In a celebration of inclusivity and talent, the two days inclusive fest unfolded Thursday at SK Stadium Bandipora under the umbrella of VYOM “Vibrant Young Open Minds” for persons with disabilities. The occasion featured a dynamic blend of cultural and sports activities, showcasing the prowess of participants across various domains. Enthusiastic competitors engaged in […]
Webinar Series: Convergence 360 inaugurated at GDC Baramulla
BARAMULLA: The inaugural session of the webinar series ‘Convergence 360: Exploring Advances in Science, Humanities, and Technology – 2023,’ titled ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Navigating the Future with Strategic Administration and Progressive Policy Making,’ was held Thursday at Government Degree College (GDC) Baramulla. The event was organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of […]
Saurabh Bhagat chairs executive committee meet of Skill Dev Mission

Says Govt contemplates advanced, aspirational skill development of youth JAMMU: Aiming further sharpening of skills of youth of the UT, the government has submitted an ambitious proposal to the Union government for advanced and aspirational skill development trainings to be conducted in the region. Commissioner Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Saurabh Bhagat, informed this here […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Mahipora intercepted a vehicle (Santro Car) bearing registration number JK03C-4855 driven by a person identified as Aqib Mubarak son of Mubarak Ahmad Rather resident […]