Lt Governor launches Polythene-free Srinagar campaign
J&K has demonstrated impressive capacity to increase green cover We have to exploit every possible tool available to strengthen our natural ecosystem by saying ‘No to Polythene’: LG It is our greatest duty to maintain delicate balance of environment, says the LG Small steps can prevent irreversible damage from climate change. I urge everyone to […]
Samoon reviews developmental activities in Gurez
BANDIPORA, AUGUST 28: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD) Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon on Saturday visited Gurez sub-division of Bandipora district to review and get the first-hand account of the developmental activities of the area. Dr. Samoon who is also the in-charge Secretary for Monitoring of Developmental Works of Bandipora district held a detailed meeting […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
JK reports 166 new positive cases, 319362 recovered so far SRINAGAR, AUGUST 28: The Government on Saturday informed that 166 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 29 from Jammu division and 137 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 324979. […]
Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir announces MSP for Kashmiri hand knotted Carpets
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 28: In a landmark decision to promote GI certified hand knotted carpets, the Director Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir has fixed Minimum Support Price (MSP) for different knottage/qualities of Silk Carpets (Rs. 2050/sq.ft for 16×16, 2500/sq.ft for 18×18, 3100/sq.ft for 20×20 and 4150/sq.ft for 24×24). The MSP was determined after wide range of consultations […]
Advisor Farooq Khan for sticking to timelines while executing the sports infrastructure projects
Reviews progress on various sports projects being executed by JKPCC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 28: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today chaired a meeting to review the physical and financial progress of various sports infrastructure projects under J&K Sports Council (JKSC) being executed through Jammu and Kashmir Project Construction Corporation (JKPCC). The meeting was attended by […]
Banihal witnessed shutdown against closure of vehicle stand
By: Wani Fazil VOV Srinagar According to the news reporting reaching Srinagar Banihal town witnessed a complete Bandh as the authorities have recently closed the major passenger vehicle station, citing frequent traffic congestion that prompted a Saturday shutdown by local transporters and traders. The traders body of Banihal known as ‘Beoparmandal Banihal’ had given this […]
Three persons including two women injured in bear attack
Three persons including two women were injured after a bear attacked them Ananwan Kralgund village of North Kashmir’s Handwara town. Eyewitnesses told news agency Kashmir News Trust that three family members were busy working in their kitchen garden when a bear suddenly emerged and attacked them. The bear fled away after locals pelted stones and […]
Canada approves Moderna vaccine for kids aged 12-17
Health Canada has approved the usage of the Moderna Covid-19 to inoculate children between 12 to 17 years. The Moderna vaccine had been approved for use in adults over the age of 18 in Canada since December 2020, reports Xinhua news agency. After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, Health Canada said […]
US intelligence community has failed to detect Covid-19 origin, says report
The US intelligence community has failed to reach any firm conclusion on the exact origin of Covid-19 and is split on whether it leaked from a lab in China or emerged in nature, even though it does not believe the virus was developed as a biological weapon, according to results of a detailed review ordered […]
Amid efforts for tourism, Ladakh see new covid cases
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar While the central government is trying to give a huge push to the tourism industry in the UT of Ladakh post second wave of covid, on Saturday officials in Leh have told media that they have found eight new covid positive cases and said that rest of the protocol is […]
