State Horticulture Policy on anvil, says Minister
Minister for Horticulture Basharat Ahmed Bukhari today said the government is framing a comprehensive Horticulture Policy in the state for revamping and revitalizing the horticulture sector as it forms the backbone of the state’s economy. The Minister said this while addressing the gathering of progressive farmers after inspecting Government Fruit Plant Nursery and Grape […]
Legislator Chairs Petitions Committee meet
A meeting of Petitions Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here today under the Chairmanship of Choudhary Sukhnandan Kumar to review and discuss the status of Petitions filed before the Committee. Legislators, R S Pathania, Noor Mohammad Sheikh and Anjum Fazili attended the meeting. The committee was apprised about the two new […]
Polythene will not be allowed to enter JK, says Minister
Reiterating Government’s commitment towards eliminating Polythene from the ecosystem and making J&K Polythene free, Abdul Haq today directed for strict implementation and compliance of the court order on ban in entry and use of Polythene in the state. The Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Law & Justice Abdul Haq said this during […]
Custodian department plans to outsource its marriage halls
To generate revenue and make optimum use of its assets, the Custodian Department is outsourcing its three marriage halls in Jammu and Kashmir from the financial year beginning 2018. The custodian department which is the guardian of Evacuee property across the state has constructed three modern marriage halls on the evacuee property in the Sanatnagar, […]
Minister reviews functioning of Cooperative Department
Stressing the need for giving momentum to Cooperative movement in the State, Minister for Cooperatives and Ladakh Affairs, Chering Dorjay asked the concerned for initiating the process to conduct the elections for different Cooperative societies from primary to secondary levels as the earliest. Chairing a high level meeting of officers of department convened here today […]
Vodafone donates 20 lakh to support education of children
Vodafone India has been supporting the education of underprivileged children in Kashmir through its ‘Giving’ gesture on ‘Ramzan’ for the last four years. The initiative is inspired by the holy month of Ramzan which motivates one and all to embrace the spirit of giving and make an effort to help the needy. This year, the […]
SKUAST-K signs MoU for commercial production of Footrot Vaccine
A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology- Kashmir (SKUAST-K) and M/S Soft Biotech Private Limited, New Delhi, in the presence of Governor N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the University, at the Raj Bhavan. As per this Agreement, signed by Dr. M.Y. Zargar, Director Research SKUAST-K and Neeraj […]
AIP to celebrate Flag Day on June 7
Asking New Delhi to explain if Jammu and Kashmir is India’s integral part, why has the state its own flag and constitution, AIP supremo and MLA Langate Er Rasheed said Wednesday while reiterating his stand that there is no substitute for right to self-determination. Addressing party core group meeting Er. Rasheed said that Centre has […]
Show cause notice issued to Engineers of Bumzoo Water Supply Scheme
Taking cognizance of the complaints pouring in from different areas of the District regarding drinking water, DDC Anantnag, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah (IAS), today conducted an inspection of the Water Supply Scheme Bumzoo which supplies water to the Anantnag town and adjacent areas. During the inspection, the DDC observed various discrepancies in the discharge […]
Minister visits Kheer Bhawani, reviews arrangements
Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Abdul Rehman Veeri today, along with a team of senior officers visited Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla Ganderbal and took stock of the arrangements being made for smooth conduct of ensuing Mela. The Minister was accompanied by DDC Ganderbal Tariq Ahmed Ganie, SSP Ganderbal Fayaz Ahmed Lone and other […]
