Watch TV to make up for missing classes in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 17: District Development Commissioner Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdary on Tuesday directed heads of Departments and Institutions to devise and submit proposal for televised coaching classes by March 20 this month which shall be supported and financed by District Administration Srinagar. At a time when Coronavirus is creating ripples and panic among people, authorities […]
Mass contact programme
In the past several weeks on the instructions of LG Murmu, administration has been trying to do outreach to the common people by conducting public grievance programme both in summer and winter capitals in Jammu and Kashmir. In this connection, lot of programmes have been conducted by senior officers and have tried to meet delegations […]
Mumbai man dies of COVID-19, third fatality in India
India on Tuesday reported its third coronavirus fatality with a 64-year-old man dying in Mumbai, Health Ministry officials said as the number of positive cases rose to 125. The patient, whose wife is stable, is the first COVID-19 death in Maharashtra, the official said. Earlier, a 76-year-old man from Kalaburagi in Karnataka with a travel […]
DDC Kulgam reviews arrangements
KULGAM, MARCH 16: The Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat convened a meeting of officers to review the arrangements put in place for Meraj-ul-Aalam (SAW), here today. Arrangements including uninterrupted water and power supply, cleanliness in and around mosque and shrine premises and other arrangements were discussed with the concerned officials. The Legal Meteorology authorities […]
Divisional Commissioner launches plantation drive in Srinagar
Massive plantation across Srinagar planned as part of two week drive: DC Srinagar SRINAGAR, MARCH 16: The Green Srinagar Initiative under Smart City mission under which purposeful plantation is undertaken annually in Srinagar district was launched Monday. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan launched the drive by planting saplings in the peripheries of Tulip garden […]
Media Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19)
2 test positive, 176 persons complete surveillance period JAMMU, MARCH 16: The Government Monday informed that 176 persons have completed their 28-day surveillance period and, so far, only two cases have been tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 2478 travellers and persons in contact with […]
PCI team continues interactions with media persons
Discusses issues related to working of media in Kashmir SRINAGAR, MARCH 16: Several media delegations and journalists today called on the Sub-Committee of the Press Council of India (PCI) to study media scenario in Jammu & Kashmir and apprised it of various issues and challenges facing media in Kashmir. The three member team is headed […]
COVID-19: Restrictions imposed on social gathering, meetings at Udhampur
Hotels closed at Patnitop till March 31, 2020 UDHAMPUR, MARCH 16:- District administration Udhampur on Monday imposed restriction on social gatherings, meetings and conferences in the district as a precaution against spread of COVID-19. District Magistrate, Dr. Piyush Singla issued directions/orders under 144 CrPc ‘to prevent danger to human life, health and safety’ and imposed […]
Facebook User Booked For ‘Sensitive Remarks’ In Rajouri
JAMMU – The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday booked a Facebook user for posting “sensitive remarks” on the social media platform in Rajouri district, an official said. A case under relevant sections of the law has been registered against the accused and further investigation is on, a senior police officer said. We appeal to people […]
Hirdesh Kumar appointed as chief electoral officer, Jammu and Kashmir
The Election Commission of India on Monday appointed Hirdesh Kumar as the chief electoral officer of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. He will replace Shailendra Kumar, with effect from the date he assumes charge. An order to this effect was issued by B C Patra, Secretary, Election Commission of India. GK
