CIIBM of JKEDI organizes stakeholder meet under J&K Startup Policy
SRINAGAR: The Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Business Modelling (CIIBM) of Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) organized stakeholder meet under J&K Startup Policy at its main Campus Pampore. The session was chaired by the Director, JKEDI, Mohammad Younus Malik, and brought together key stakeholders from academia, industry, incubation centres, financial institutions, and the […]
Kachakoot irrigation scheme fails to benefit farmers even after four decades
Pulwama: The Kachakoot Irrigation Scheme in Awantipora-Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, which was conceived decades ago to provide a reliable water supply to agricultural lands, has become a symbol of unfulfilled promises, with residents alleging that despite being completed long ago, the project has failed to deliver water to farmlands even after nearly […]
Centre should withdraw AFSPA from JK first if revoked anywhere: CM’s advisor
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister’s advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday said that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be withdrawn from the Union territory first if the Centre decides to repeal it in any part of the country. Speaking to reporters at an event here, Wani said the Narendra Modi-led government […]
HP governor visits Vaishno Devi shrine
Says J&K-Himachal religious corridor can benefit pilgrims Katra/Jammu: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine here and said efforts would be made to create a religious corridor linking Jammu and Kashmir with the neighbouring state to promote pilgrimage tourism. He said the Union territory and Himachal Pradesh […]
No Exams in Kashmir schools from June 23–27 during Muharram: DSEK
SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has directed all Government and Private Recognised Schools across Kashmir not to conduct any in-house examinations, internal assessments or term examinations during the observance of Muharram-ul-Haram. According to an order issued by the Director, School Education Kashmir, all schools have been instructed not to hold examinations for […]
Police arrests five drug peddlers
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police arrested 5 drug peddlers in Anantnag, Awantipora and Pulwama and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that in Anantnag, police achieved significant success by apprehending two drug peddlers in separate […]
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan
DIPR’s Cultural Unit organises Awareness Programme at GHS Chattabal SRINAGAR: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan, the Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Saturday organised an awareness programme at Government High School (GHS) Chattabal aimed at sensitising students about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The […]
Lt Guv, CM grieved over demise of young govt officer
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed grief over the untimely passing of Mohammad Younis Mir, an officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS). In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “Saddened to learn of the untimely demise of Mohammad Younis Mir. He was a […]
Govt Committed to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, patient care across JK: Sakeena Itoo
Announces additional block for Gousia Hospital Khanyar; tours Khanyar, Hazratbal constituencies SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Friday said that the government is committed towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and ensuring quality patient care across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister made these remarks during her day-long tour of […]
Saurabh Bhagat reviews e-Office 2.0 implementation, telecom connectivity, CSC Initiatives
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Departments, Saurabh Bhagat, on Friday chaired a review meeting with the Deputy Commissioners and senior officers to assess the progress of key digital governance and citizen service delivery initiatives being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, a comprehensive review of e-Office […]