DC Ganderbal presides over Block Diwas at Manigam
GANDERBAL, JANUARY 03: In an endeavor to take firsthand appraisal of the community issues, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today presided over a Block Diwas at Govt. Hr. Sec. School Manigam. Additional District Development Commissioner, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, Chief Planning Officer, Irfan Giri, Assistant Commissioner Development, Dr Bashir Ahmad, Tehsildar Lar and other officers […]
Artisan in focus
Artisans and weavers are getting special attention from the government in Kashmir valley. They are being provided with financial assistance under various schemes so that they can live their lives with ease. Recently the district Kupwara Handicrafts & Handloom department organized an Awareness camp at Lalpora Lolab. In this awareness camp the Assistant Director […]
No let up in severe cold in Kashmir; moderate fog hits life in Jammu
Srinagar: There was no let up in severe cold wave conditions in Kashmir Valley with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 6.6°C on Wednesday. Also moderate fog reduced visibility and brought difficulties to commuters in plains of Jammu, a meteorological department official said . He said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.8°C, same […]
Yasha Mudgal reviews working of Farmer Producer Organizations
JAMMU, JANUARY 2: Commissioner Secretary Cooperative and Mission Director, Holistic Agriculture Development Production (HADP), Yasha Mudgal, today had a comprehensive review of working of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). Yasha Mudgal assessed the impact of FPOs in fostering economic empowerment, enhancing market access and promoting sustainable farming practices in the region. “FPOs, being crucial entities in […]
Jal Jeevan Mission
Under Jal Jeevan Mission recently the Central government has approved 102 Water Supply Schemes worth Rs 476.71 cr for Jammu and Kashmir. With the involvement of various stakeholders like Central Government’s Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Jal Shakti Department, J&K, District Administrations and the local communities for providing access to safe and adequate drinking […]
DC Ganderbal reviews progress under HADP
Emphasizes vigorous awareness among farmers for effective implementation of program GANDERBAL, JANUARY 01: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today convened a meeting of officers from Agriculture and allied sectors here to review the achievements made under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district. At the outset, the DC took a thorough examination […]
Dal Project
Dal Lake project is of great importance to the J&K administration. Recently Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, in-situ eco-development of Dal hamlets and he fixed a deadline for completion of different works. Moreover, it was given that the work of two Modular STPs costing Rs.590 lacs having Capacity 100 KLD each By MBR Technology will […]
Junaid Khan appointed U-19 team bowling coach
LAHORE: Former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan has been appointed as the national U-19 side’s bowling coach, the country’s cricket board announced on Sunday. Junaid, brought in as the replacement of Rehan Riaz, will travel with the team to South Africa for the ICC U-19 World Cup, which starts January 19. Rehan, the Pakistan Cricket Board […]
China’s Xi terms Taiwan reunification ‘inevitable’
BEIJING: China’s “reunification” with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year’s address on Sunday, striking a stronger tone than he did last year with less than two weeks to go before the Chinese-claimed island elects a new leader. The Jan. 13 presidential and parliamentary elections come at a time of fraught […]
Kashmir under deep freeze, Srinagar shivers at minus 5.2°C on New Year
Srinagar: Severe cold conditions continued to grip Jammu and Kashmir with summer capital of the Valley recording a low of minus 5.2°C on the first day of the new year on Monday. A meteorological department official said that the minimum temperature in Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2°C against minus 3.4°C on the previous […]
