Monitoring of projects
In order to see the completion of the projects and implementation of centrally sponsored schemes, the J & K government is constantly reviewing progress of the work. Recently LG Manoj Sinha, directed for submission of proposal for establishment of ESIC hospital in Srinagar; increasing utilization of SEHAT Golden Card in Government Hospitals. He chaired a […]
Police Rescue Two Punjab Residents Stranded In Snow In J&K’s Kishtwar
Jammu- Two tourists from Punjab who were stranded in the Sinthan Top area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district due to snowfall were rescued on Friday, police said. A distress call was received that two people from Punjab, who were going from Anantnag towards Kishtwar, were stranded at Sinthan Top, they said. Subsequently, an operation was […]
Soan Meeraas Cultural fair organized at PCHSS Srinagar
By: Wani Fazil VOV Srinagar Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar while inaugurating Soan Meeraas Cultural fair at PCHSS Srinagar, praised the organizers for holding such events. He said that educational institutions have primary role in nurturing cultural roots for students. The fair organized in the school premises was a cultural milestone bringing art, […]
“Stress and happiness are realities of life, must look within for progress”
By: Mudasir Khan VOV Srinagar Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the Motivational event – ‘A Life of Happiness’ organized by Inner Space Centre at University of Kashmir. In his address he said dignity of life, pride, prayers can be meaningful only when we can wipe someone’s tears and show him the right […]
Water connections
Under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) J&K administration is trying to provide tap water connections to the rural households. The schemes are under way in the rural areas and recently JJM achieved 70% coverage of rural households with tap water connections. J&K ranks 2nd in Water Quality Monitoring, Surveillance at National Level and it speaks volumes […]
Silk Carpet Centre
Downtown Srinagar has been the centre of crafts for hundreds of years. Srinagar city has been known as the city of carpet weavers, pashmina shawl makers and dealers in silk. Recently DC Srinagar inaugurated the Silk Carpet Centre under Karkhandar Scheme at Rathpora Eidgah. He said that includingSilk Carpet under ODOP initiative aimed to boost […]
After rains and snow, warmer days predicted by MeT
By: Mudasir Khan VOV Srinagar MeT has predicted clear skies and warmer days after the recent rains and snow. According to the predictions of the department the skies will remain and there will be a dry spell of ten warmer days ahead. Recent rains and snow brought unusual chill and cold waves across Kashmir and […]
LG inaugurates and lays foundation of multiple infra projects in Baramulla
By: Wani Fazil VOV Baramulla Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated and laid foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects to the tune of Rs 43 Crore at Baramulla district. On this occasion he said that Baramulla district has undergone huge transformation in the past few years and there is a huge boost to the local […]
J&K sets-up panel to identify foreigners illegally staying in J&K
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has set-up a high-level panel to identify foreign nationals illegally/ overstaying in the Union Territory since January 01, 2011. The J&K’s Home department has constituted a committee headed by the financial commissioner/ additional chief secretary Home department to identify foreign nationals illegally/ overstaying in the Union Territory since January […]
Mughal road reopens after 2 -day closure
Poonch: After remaining closed for two days due to snowfall, the Mughal Road, connecting twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri with Shopian district of Kashmir Valley, reopened for both ways trafic on Wednesday. Official sources said that the thoroughfare was thrown open for trafic this morning. Confirming it, a police officail said that the road […]
