Local hospitality overwhelms South Indian tour operators
SRINAGAR, To tap the South Indian market, the department of tourism Kashmir organized a FAM tour for the travel agents from Chennai and Bangalore who visited Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Yusmarg and Srinagar city. The travel agents were all in praise for the hospitality they experienced during their travel here. They were also mesmerized by the beautiful […]
Power connections to be seeded with Ration, Aadhar cards: Dy CM
JAMMU,: In order to identify the genuine power consumers and increase the revenue generation, the electric connections would be seeded with the Aadhaar cards and the ration cards being issued by the Food Civil supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr […]
Light snowfall; rain likely in next 24 hours: Dir MeT
Srinagar,: There is no forecast of heavy snowfall in plains while moderate to heavy snowfall is likely in upper mountainous regions, according to Meteorological Department (MeT). Talking to vov, Director MeT, Sonam Lotus said there will be rains with light spells of snowfall in the Valley’s plains in the next 24 hours. However, afterwards the […]
40 MVD inspectors reluctant to join their parent departments
Srinagar, The Motor vehicles department (MVD) has turned out to be a goldmine for some 40 motor vehicle inspectors who are working in the department for several years despite the fact that they don’t qualify for the plum post. Sources said their deputation period and extensions have expired years ago, but they continue to remain […]
DDC Pulwama reviews winter preparedness, snow clearance plan
PULWAMA : District Development Commissioner Pulwama, Ghulam Mohammad Dar today convened a meeting to review the action plan regarding winter preparedness and snow clearance arrangements in the district. Among others, the meeting was attended by ADC Pulwama, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, PDD, Mechanical Engineering, ARTO, DySP HQ, AD FCS&CA, and other […]
Lal Singh advocates collective approach towards preservation of JK’s green wealth
JAMMU,-Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh today called for collective approach towards conservation and promotion of State’s green wealth. The Minister was speaking at a meeting of officers of Forests and Wildlife wings while reviewing the progress on various ongoing development works, here at Manda Amphalla today. “Jammu and Kashmir is blessed […]
Private tuition by teachers: Govt issues clarification
JAMMU,: The Government today refuted reports published by a section of the media on the issue of undertaking private tuition in coaching centres by Government Teachers. In a press statement issued today, an Education Department spokesman clarified that the School Education Department vide Circular instructions issued under endorsement No: Edu/L/J/Misc/131/2017, dated 25.09.2017, has ordered that […]
Governor summons Joint Session of the Legislature
JAMMU, : Governor N. N. Vohra, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under sub-section (1) of Section 53 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, has summoned the State Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to meet at Jammu on Tuesday, the 2nd January 2018, at 11:00 a.m. The Governor has called upon […]
Rishi Suri new media consultant to CM
Srinagar The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed Rishi Suri as the new media consultant to Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Rishi Suri is an editor of The Daily Milap and son of the Navin Suri, The founder of Daily Milap from Punjab state. Rishi Suri expresses Honour to be appointed as a media consultant, “Honoured […]
Div Com reviews traffic scenario in Srinagar
SRINAGAR,: Divisional Kashmir, Baseer Khan today reviewed the overall traffic scenario in Srinagar with particular reference to the widening of roads, completion of flyover, installation of signages, dedication of additional car parking slots and other issues. The meeting was attended by DDC Srinagar, SMC commissioner, Director ERA, Chief Town Planner, SSP traffic, SE R&B and other officers. The […]
