Vahaan yet to take off in J&K, courtesy vested interests
Srinagar In a bid to retain the powers in the district offices, the Regional Transport Authority is violating the new systems notified already. Partial implementation of the order has created a situation that RTOs have added yet another window to the maze of registration, this time at the cost of the dealers. Centre and the […]
Rail service suspended yet again
Northern railway authorities have decided late not to have railway service on tuesday from Srinagar to Banihal. The decision was taken as a precautionry measure to avoid protests and violence which can damage the property of railways in Kashmir valley. Passengers who travel by train have been at the receiving end of railway authorities during […]
Govt orders transfer of several officers:
Jammu , ;The government today ordered transfers and postings of several officers. *According to an order Peerzada Zahoor Ahmad, KAS, Deputy Director, Tourism, Kashmir, is transferred and posted as Deputy Director (Hqr) in the Directorate of Information, J&K, against an available vacancy.* *Atul Gupta, KAS, Deputy Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Jammu, is […]
Disaster preparedness helps to mitigate damages during emergencies: Dir DM
SRINAGAR,: Continuing with its efforts to sensitize youngsters during disasters and emergencies, experts today said that disaster preparedness helps to minimize the damages during disasters. Speaking at the concluding ceremony of 5-day disaster preparedness programme, organized by Civil Defence at Scholar’s School, Natipora, Srinagar, Director, Disaster Management, Aamir Ali said that Government has initiated a mass […]
Lal Singh emphasizes on preservation of local arts, culture
JAMMU-Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh today called for making dedicated efforts for promotion of creative arts and preservation of cultural heritage of the state. The Minister was speaking at a function organized by Viraj Kala Kendra, a Non-Governmental Organisation at Gandhi Nagar on the 85th birth anniversary of renowned sculptorer Vidya Rattan Khajuria, […]
PMSSS admissions for2018-019 session: Dr Samoon reviews preparations
JAMMU,: To ensure wide publicity and maximum intake of candidates, the authorities have decided to hold series of workshops and counseling seminars ahead of admissions for 2018-2019 academic session under the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for Jammu and Kashmir. The preparations being made at various levels were reviewed here today at a high level meeting […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress of tourism projects under PMDP
JAMMU, : Chief Secretary B B Vyas today called for fast-pacing tourism projects in the State to ensure productive use of the resources available to Jammu and Kashmir for this key sectorunder the Prime Minister’s Developmental Package (PMDP). “Access the funds available to the sector, use it judiciously and deliver the mandated outcome within the set […]
Agri Deptt organises farmers’ tour
SRINAGAR, : Director Agriculture Kashmir, Syed Altaf Aijaz Andrabi today flagged off a group of 60 farmers of different districts of central Kashmir to Jammu Division, on a five days intra-state exposure tour from Hyderpora early in the morning. During the five-day tour organised by Department of Agriculture Kashmir, under centrally sponsored scheme “Support to the […]
Zulfkar calls on Odisha CM Discusses wide-ranging issues, strengthening ties between two states
BHUBANESWAR 4: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs & Tribal Affairs, Ch. Zulfkar Ali, who is on 3-day study tour to Odisha, today called on Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik and held wide ranging discussions on the issues relating to the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir. The main focus of discussion between […]
Mehbooba takes her grievances redressal camp to Ganderbal, listens to people’s demands
GANDERBAL: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti convened a day long grievances redressal camp here today. During the day long camp, the Chief Minister listened to scores of deputations and hundreds of people who apprised her of their developmental needs and sought their redressal. Legislators and ex legislators of the district were present on the occasion. The […]
