Gram Panchayats earning substantially by raising Green assets on vacant state land
Free supply of fodder, fuel wood, timber on equitable basis being provided to people through these assets SRINAGAR, JANUARY 06: The active engagement of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in planning and execution of developmental works and efficient delivery of Public Services is essential to achieve the essence of grass root level democracy and decentralized governance. […]
Top leaders of Azad-led party returning to Congress
SRINAGAR: In a setback to former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, top leaders of his party are rejoining the Congress on Friday morning at New Delhi. Sources in the J&K unit of Congress said that former deputy CM Tara Chand, former minister Peerzada Muhammad Sayeed, former MLA Balwan Singh, president of Bar Association Jammu M […]
Zojilla Pass to remain closed for traffic from tomorrow
Ganderbal,: The authorities on Friday decided to close the Zojilla Pass for the vehicular movement from tomorrow. Chief Engineer BRO Brig Saket Singh said that the Zojilla pass for the first time has remained open till January 06. However, he said in view of the forecast of inclement weather, it shall be officially closed for […]
Minimum Temp Improves Slightly In J&K, Possibility Of Snowfall Over Few Days From Saturday
SRINAGAR, Jan 6: There was some respite from the intense cold conditions in Kashmir as the minimum temperature improved slightly even as the Valley braces up for a possible wet weather spell for a few days from Saturday, officials said on Friday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday night against […]
Buyer seller meet
Recently the J & K government conducted a buyer-seller meets in Jammu and Kashmir and hundreds of growers and farmers participated in it. They found new opportunities and buyers in this meeting conducted by the government. Participating buyers appreciated the initiative of the department which will provide an exclusive opportunity to interact directly with the […]
FCS&CA seals 64 Mutton shops; imposes fine of Rs 27k on 17 erring traders
In view of complaints pouring in from various corners regarding overcharging by mutton sellers, Enforcement squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) has sealed 64 mutton shops from last one week and also imposed a fine of Rs 27000 on 17 erring traders. It is worth mentioning here that during the month of […]
Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolts J-K
A moderate earthquake was felt across parts of Jammu and Kashmir this evening. Tremors, measuring 5.8 on Richter scale, were felt for several seconds at around 7:58 pm. The epicentre of the earthquake was Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (70.83°E 36.47°N). There were no immediate reports of any injury or damage to any property received from […]
Sarmad Hafeez flags off 80 member contingent for Youth Festival
Terms participants as ambassadors of peace, prosperity JAMMU, JANUARY 5: Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez, today flagged off 80 member contingent to represent the UT in the prestigious National Youth Festival (NYF), being held at Hugli in Karnataka from 12th to 16th January, 2023 Secretary termed the young artists, hailing from various […]
Comm Secy reviews performance of PIAs under Himayat
JAMMU, JANUARY 5: Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD), Mandeep Kaur, today convened a series of meetings with Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) of sanctioned projects under HIMAYAT program to review implementation of this ambitious project in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Chief Operating Officer, HIMAYAT Mission, Indu Kanwal Chib besides officers from […]
Kashmir Valley Under Deep Freeze As Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night At Minus 6.4°C
SRINAGAR, Jan 5: Severe cold conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar and Kupwara experiencing season’s coldest night on Thursday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 6.4°C against last night’s minus 5.2°C. Today’s minimum temperature was 4.3°C below normal and surpassed the previous lowest temperature that was recorded […]
