Navin Choudhary visits B’la; Takes stock of development scenario
Interacts with DDC members; Assesses their issues, concerns BARAMULLA, AUGUST 12: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production & Farmers’ Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today visited Baramulla to take stock of overall development scenario in the district. Principal Secretary chaired an interactive meeting with District Development Council members to assess their issues and concerns pertaining to development of […]
Heritage houses of Shahri Khass
By: Mudasir Khan VOV Government in the past tried to preserve many heritage houses and buildings in Downtown Srinagar but the efforts to make this area as a tourist hub could not materialize. However, some owners of these houses have not only preserved these heritage houses but have also given them a face lift and […]
Security enhanced across Kashmir ahead of August 15
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Security agencies have been on alert in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of August 15, as they have intensified the searches and have also started creating new drop gates for the checking in Srinagar city and other towns. Patrolling has been intensified in Srinagar city as the police and paramilitary forces […]
Driver from Srinagar dies in Banihal Highway road accident
Driver of a vehicle died on spot after he lost control over the vehicle that rolled down 200 feet deep gorge on Srinagar-Jammu Highway on Thursday. Police sources said that an Alto car (Chasis Number) on way from Jammu to Srinagar met with an accident near Tulbagh Shabanbas area of Banihal in Ramban district. The […]
Indian spot gold rate and silver price on Thursday, Aug 12, 2021
Spot gold prices observed no change since yesterday( ₹46280) and also, it was on par with the average gold price observed this week ( ₹46601.4). Although the global gold price($1816.7) has increased by 0.18%, the spot gold price is the same in the Indian market( ₹46280). Gold and other precious metals on Thursday, Aug 12, 2021 Gold prices […]
West Indies to start from scratch for formidable Pakistan Test challenge
KINGSTON: West Indies and Pakistan commence their two-Test series at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Thursday with head coach Phil Simmons concerned about the readiness of the home players for what is expected to be a formidable challenge from talented but mercurial opponents. With the vulnerability of the hosts’ batting mercilessly exploited by South Africa […]
US frustration mounts over Afghan failure to halt Taliban
The failure of Afghan security forces to blunt the advance of the Taliban has left US officials deeply frustrated after spending billions to train and equip the country’s military for two decades. President Joe Biden and other officials have repeatedly called for Afghan leaders to unite and fashion a clear strategy amid mounting worries that […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In India Cross 52 Crore
The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday said total vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 52 crore mark. It said over 40 lakh vaccine doses were administered in the country today. Besides, it said over 20,58,952 people have been administered first dose of the vaccine, while 4,30,665 people were given second dose of the […]
Forces and militants exchange fire in South Kashmir’s Mir Bazar area
Militants attacked a BSF vehicle part of a convoy in Mir Bazar area of South Kashmir’s Qazigund town. Sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the convoy was coming Jammu to Anantnag when a vehicle part of the convoy was attacked by militants. Sources added that security personnel retaliated and there was exchange of […]
Village development
Village development in Jammu region is on the top of the agenda of the officers especially those connected with the rural development department. Recently Div Commissioner Jammu held a review meeting and asked the officers to monitor all the works being executed under different schemes in the villages and file reports to the higher ups […]
