Uncertainty checks arrival of non state subject beggars in Pulwama
This Ramadan people in South Kashmiri’s Pulwama district heaved a sigh of relief after the number of non-state subject beggars has registered a significant decrease. Residents said that contrary to tradition this Ramadan only a few non state subject beggars have turned up in the district. “Around 70 percent decrease has been registered in their […]
Mechanized Car Parking: Vehicle owners, commuters appreciate maiden facility
The State’s first semi-automatic multi-level car parking facility recently inaugurated by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti would greatly help in decongesting the commercial centre of Lal Chowk. The hi- tech car parking constructed at a cost of Rs 27.15 crore consists of five levels to accommodate 288 light motor vehicles and would provide much-needed parking facility […]
889 Cr being spent to augment power infra in Kashmir: Minister
Minister of State for Power Development, Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi, Tuesday called upon the functionaries of PDD and other executing agencies to complete the works taken up under Part–B of Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) in Kashmir province within the stipulated time. The direction was given by the Minister at a high-level […]
Govt approves 23 Cr for ‘revival and restoration’ of Silk Factory Rajbagh
Re-affirming that all the available resources will be pooled to restore the pristine glory of State’s world famous Silk Factory at Rajbagh, the Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga today said that the World Bank has approved over Rs 23 crore for ‘revival and restoration’ of the factory. This was stated by Ganga […]
Horticulture sector is being revamped, says Minister
Terming horticulture as the backbone of JK’s economy, the Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari, today said that the sector has the potential to turnaround the socioeconomic profile of Jammu & Kashmir. He said the Government is taking a slew of measures to revamp and revitalize the Horticulture sector with some innovative initiatives in […]
Minister seeks early compensation to landowners
Minister of State for Forest, Environment, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Cooperatives, Mir Zahoor Ahmad, today called for early disposal of pending cases regarding compensation to the landowners of Commando Training Centre (CTC), Lethpora and District Police Line (DPL) Awantipora. The Minister said this while chairing a meeting with officers of the Police Department […]
DDC reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
District Development Commissioner, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan convened a meeting to review the arrangements for ensuing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, here today. The meeting among others was attended by SSP Traffic, Nisha Nathyal, RTO , A K Khajuria, ADCs, Rifat Kohli & Arun Manhas ACG, Sachin Jamwal, SDMs and officers of concerned departments and representatives of […]
Revenue Officers provide 1600 certificates in PSGA camps
In a series of 12 camps organized by Revenue officers more than 1600 certificates were issued to applicants of various villages across district Rajouri. The field camps were headed by SDMs, Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars for issuing certificates and providing services under PSGA as well as redressing public grievances. Department organized 12 camps at Kalakote, […]
MLA releases CDF for power bank, calls JK power ministry a failure
People from different areas of Mendhar assembly segment of Poonch district raised serious concern over defunct state of affairs in Power Development Department, terming it a root cause of water scarcity in the area. These people in the form of different deputations called upon Member Legislative Assembly Mendhar, Javed Rana in his office here in […]
Teenager killed in Shopian
A civilian was killed during clashes in Ganowpora village of Shopian district of south Kashmir on Tuesday evening. The deceased was identified as Adil Farooq Magray. Reports said that government forces cordoned off Ganowpora village after inputs about the presence of militants. However, youth took to streets and clashed with the forces to help the […]
