Protests in Frisal Kulgam aganist alleged ‘highhandedness’ of forces
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BSNL exchange non functional in Mattan Anantnag from last fifteen days, officials in slumber
BSNL exchange in Mattan that happens to be one of the oldest exchange of historical district Anantnag is out of order from last fifteen days as a result of which consumers suffer in Mattan and the adjacent areas. According to a senior citizen of Mattan, this exchange got some technical fault ten days ago but […]
Kashmir on high alert after multiple militant strikes rock the valley
Following last night’s multiple militant attacks in south Kashmir, a high alert has been sounded across Kashmir valley, repotrs said. ”Security has been tightened across the valley today in view of multiple grenade attacks carried out by militants in Pulwama district last night,” an official said. Pertinently, nine CRPF men, four policemen and two army […]
Clashes erupt in Pulwama
Clashes have erupted between Students and government forces on Wednesday morning in Pulwama town of south Kashmir, sources said. According to the sources, students hurled rocks at police station Pulwama, following which policemen tried to chase them away by lobbing tear smoke shells, triggering clashes. The clashes were going on when the last reports came […]
Indian, Pakistani Army trade fire on LoC
Indian and Pakistani Armies on Wednesday traded heavy fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, sources said. According to a defence official, “Pakistan Army initiated indiscriminate firing of small arms automatics and 82 mm mortars in Bhimber Gali sector of the LoC on Wednesday.” “Pakistan shelling and firing started […]
Director Horticulture reviews implementation of flagship schemes
Director Horticulture Jammu, Bhawani Rakwal conducted an extensive tour of Doda and Kishtwar districts to take stock of the various development works under flagship schemes of the department. In the first phase of his tour, he inspected Model-orchard-cum-nursery Kotli, and Manager-cum-chemist office, Bhaderwah and checked various development works carried out under different centrally sponsored […]
LC panel calls for collective efforts to conserve JK’s natural resources
The Committee on Environment (EC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council today called for sustained and coordinated efforts to check the systematic cultivation and growth of Cannabis (bang) from the State with special reference to Lolab area in Kupwara district. The Environment Committee that met here today under the Chairmanship of MLC, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone […]
Govt to continue sugar subsidy for 74.13 lakh people in PHH category: Minister
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Information Department Zulfkar Ali today said the J&K Government would continue to provide sugar subsidy to the people of State falling under Priority Household (PHH) category although the same has been discontinued by the Centre. Speaking during a review meeting with Consumer Council members, the Minister […]
Model Sheep villages to be setup in Sangrama, Kalakote on pilot basis: Minister
Re-affirming his commitment to boost live-stock production in the State, Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli, today said the Government is planning to set up Sheep Mandis in Sangrama and Kalakote constituencies on pilot basis. The Minister said this while addressing the officers at a meeting convened to review the measures […]
Kashmir produces 4300 qntls honey annually
Principle Secretary Agriculture Production Department Sundep Kumar Nayak today convened an interactive meeting of Growers and Officers to review Apiculture Development Scheme at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi. The joint Interactive meeting was attended by entrepreneurs, Beekeepers and officers of the Department. Among the officers Director Agriculture Kashmir Altaf Aijaz Andrabi, Director Law Enforcement Sushail Suhani, Director […]
