Youth arrested after eluding police for nine years
Handwara: Police on Thursday arrested a youth from north Kashmir’s Handwara village after he was eluding arrest for almost nine years. “The youth was wanted in a molestation case dating back to 2008 in Handwara town of Kupwara district. He was finally arrested on Thursday from his home,” police said. The arrested youth identified as […]
Logistics to become a force multiplier for JK’s businesses: FM
Srinagar: Logistics is going to be the big thrust area for the government and it will become a force multiplier for all businessesin Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Finance and Labour & Employment, Dr Haseeb A Drabu said today. “Three years as Finance Minister had made me cynical. But today has given me hope. For […]
CM for development of Bungus as world class destination
Jammu: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today directed the Tourism Department and allied agencies to focus on the development of catchment areas and people while developing facilities at various tourist spots. This, she said, would enable them to become equal partners and stakeholders in promoting tourism across the State. Chairing a joint meeting of Yousmarg, Wullar […]
Minister reviews progress of Market Committee elections
Jammu: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari today directed the officials to compile land details of fruit trees in every village and asked them to expedite the process of Election of Market Committees. The Minister said this while reviewing progress on the decisions taken in the previous review meeting regarding the election process of […]
JK to soon have mega poultry hatchery plant: Minister
Jammu: Minister of State for Forest, Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad today said that government is working on a proposal to establish a mega Hatchery Plant to give poultry faming a boost in the State. He said a Detailed Project Report (DPR) would be formulated and submitted to for approval and […]
Mobile food testing laboratory flagged off
Doda: Deputy Commissioner Bhawani Rakwal today flagged off “Mobile Food Testing laboratory” from Headquarter Doda. ADC Mohammad Hanief Malik, ACR Tariq Hussain Naik, CPO Yoginder katoch, Assistant Commissioner Tariq Ahmed, Enforcement officers, Beopar mandal and prominent citizens were present on the ocassion. The Mobile Food Testing Van (MFTV), is a step forward towards effective implementation […]
Inter-district football tourney declared open at TRC
Srinagar: Terming youth an engine which can propel societies forward, Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services & Sports Imran Raza Ansari today advocated that youth be exposed to different cultures to create a platform for the exchange of ideas. He made these remarks while inaugurating the inter-district football tournament which is […]
Inter Battalion Sports Tournament concludes
Jammu: The Inter Battalion Sports Meet-2017 concluded with an impressive closing function held at Police Sports Stadium, Gulshan Ground here this evening. In all 797 sports personnel and athletics including women players, representing 28 battalions of Armed Police and IRP, participated in the 6-day long tournament. Director General of Police, Dr. S P Vaid who […]
Restrictions in Srinagar parts tomorrow
Srinagar: Srinagar administration has decided to impose restrictions in 3 police station areas tomorrow, the 8th of December 2017. The areas where restrictions will be imposed include Nowhatta, Safakadal and M R Gunj. An official in the administration said that the restrictions will be imposed as a ‘precautionary measure.’
Last date to apply for Hajj 2018 extended
Srinagar: The last date to apply for Hajj 2018 has been extended up to December 22, 2017, a statement issued here from Hajj authorities said. Earlier it was set as Thursday December 07.
