Culture and related issues

The J & K administration is trying to complete all the developmental works during the current season. Recently the Principal Secretary, Culture Department, visited the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) and Tagore Hall. He took stock of various issues concerning the theatre and its associated assets. During his visit, he […]
New Criminal Laws

Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed progress on implementation of new Criminal Laws in JK. He enquired about the capacity building and training of concerned staff, conducted so far. He emphasised the need for collaborative efforts of all stakeholders for effective implementation of these laws in the UT. He asked about the status […]
Infertility awareness

On the health front J&K administration has kept on constant focus. Recently the felicitation ceremony, organized by the Indian Fertility Society, witnessed participation of over 90 gynaecologists from various medical institutions of the valley including LD Hospital, SKIMS Trust Hospital, SKIMS MCH, JLNM Hospital and other district hospitals of Health Services Kashmir. The ceremony also […]
Power scenario

In order to improve power scenario in Kashmir valley, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is serving Notices to consumers found hooking, meter bypassing in some areas. 1.90 lakh inspections conducted in last 6 months and Rs.27.74 cr fine was imposed against violators KPDCL has also started serving Notices to the consumers found using power […]
Public issues

Every district in UT of Jammu and Kashmir is getting a special attention for the redressal of grievances of common people. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, had an extensive tour to far-flung and border area Budnamal to take stock of the functioning of public institutions and problems of the people. On her arrival at Budnamal, she […]
Organic farming

Organic farming is in the focus of Jammu and Kashmir administration for the better results on the ground. In this connection recently farmers were given training to promote organic farming in a Ramban village. This initiative taken under the supervision of Chief Agriculture Officer, was executed by a team of experts including Agriculture Extension Officer […]
Waste management

Plastic waste management is a prime importance in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, visited Pulwama to assess the progress of door-to-door waste collection, Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMUs), and other assets established under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) in the district. He discussed the status […]
Human potential

Human potential is very important even in the education sector and for its transformation on the ground. Recently LG Manoj Sinha chaired J&K Higher Education Council meeting. He said that one of the objectives of higher education is to prepare future leaders. Under Higher Education Council, we will do honest assessment of effectiveness of subjects […]
Bamboo Cultivation

Recently Krishi Vigyan Samba organized one day workshop on “Bamboo Cultivation and its utilization” at its campus here today. The programme was attended by Twenty one officers of Department of Agriculture from different Panchayats of District Samba. The main objective of organizing this workshop was to promote Bamboo Cultivation in the Kandi belt of Samba […]
Youth Skill App

Recently the Chief Secretary, reviewed the progress achieved in the IT initiatives being taken up by the UT administration in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) during a meeting held. The initiatives reviewed in the meeting included JK Samadhan, Kisan Khidmat Ghar App and J&K Youth Skill and Entrepreneurship App. […]