Role of women pivotal to societal emancipation: Dr Farooq Lone
SRINAGAR, : Secretary Social Welfare Department, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, Tuesday said that contribution of women is pivotal for progress and prosperity of any society. The Secretary said this while speaking at a one-day orientation-cum-training programme organized by Resource Centre for Women Social Welfare Department for Nodal officers on ‘BetiBachaoBetiPadao’ (BBBP) campaign. On the occasion, […]
Cancel recognition of private schools indulging in ‘exorbitant’ fee hike: Div Com to DSEK
Srinagar,: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed Director Directorate of School Education (DSEK) to cancel recognition of all those private schools in the valley including Leh and Kargil districts which have exorbitantly hiked fee in their institutions. The Divisional Commissioner made these directions while reviewing the status of fee structure in various schools […]
Rajnath Singh inaugurated smart fencing Project in J&K
JAMMU:-Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated two pilot projects of smart fencing along the Indo-Pak International Border in Jammu today. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajnath Singh said that government has taken a number of initiatives to make the borders of the country more secure. He said that the Centre has been making maximum […]
Advisor Kumar inaugurates Audio-Visual Unit, Studio at Media Complex Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar inaugurated Audio-Visual Unit and Studio of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) at Media Complex, here today. The Audio-Visual Unit and the Recording Studio has been constructed by the R&B Department at a cost of around Rs 1.30 crore. Secretary Information Sarmad Hafeez, Director Information, Tariq […]
Kashmir Tourism Festival: Secy Tourism reviews preparations
SRINAGAR, : Secretary Tourism Rigzin Sampheal today chaired a meeting with the representatives of travel and hospitality sector here at Tourist Reception Center to chalk out strategy for successful conduct of the upcoming Kashmir Festival. Secretary Tourism discussed the timing, the guests to be invited for festival and the events to be organized in the […]
Militant commander Riyaz Naikoo warns police to release their arrested family members
SRINAGAR: Militant commander Riyaz Naikoo warned the police to release all the relatives of militants and other arrested youth within three days else the families of policemen won’t be safe. A viral Audio of 11 minute audio message addressing the policemen,” Release all of ourof relatives within three days else your family members will not […]
4609 HIV-positive patients in JK, 179 kids below age of 15 also registered
Srinagar, : The prevalence of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) that causes AIDS has slowly tightened its grip on Jammu and Kashmir as over 4609 patients including 179 kids have been tested HIV positive in the state so far. The authorities here in J&K State AIDS Control Society (JKSACS) said that because of the social taboo, […]
Indian Scientists Discover Bacteria in Kashmir’s Dal Lake That Can ‘Eat’ Pesticide!
srinagar:-The Dal Lake and other wetlands of Kashmir are famous for their natural beauty and play a key environmental role. Now scientists have found that this eco-system also harbours certain bacteria that have a natural capacity to degrade pesticide residues, may be useful for bioremediation of degrading water bodies. Researchers have reported the presence of […]
Governor for comprehensive strategy to deal with flood-like situations
JAMMU, : Governor Shri Satya Pal Malik has called for a comprehensive strategy and tangible measures to deal with flood-like situations in the State with specific reference to Kashmir Valley. He directed the Department of Irrigation & Flood Control to put in place all the necessary arrangements effectively deal with any flood-like situations to prevent […]
Administration to act tough against encroachers: Advisor Ganai
SRINAGAR: Expressing his dismay over the growing trend of encroachments, the Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today said society needs to extend its support to the Government in putting an immediate halt to the menace. The Advisor (G) expressed these views during the weekly public durbar held here at Governor’s Grievance Cell at […]
