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DAK seeks earthquake safety audit of hospitals in Kashmir

DAK seeks earthquake safety audit of hospitals in Kashmir

  Srinagar, Feb 08: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday has sought earthquake safety audit of all the hospitals in the valley. “Structural audit of hospitals should be done immediately to ensure they are resilient to quakes,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. ‘Recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria is a wakeup call for […]

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J&K Govt launches project to promote sustainable agriculture with focus on organic farming

J&K Govt launches project to promote sustainable agriculture with focus on organic farming

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 08: The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated a vital programme to support its farmers and promote sustainable agriculture in the Union Territory. With a growing concern for health and an increasing demand for organic food, the government is investing in a project that will boost organic food production and increase economic returns […]

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Huge potential

Huge potential

Industry has a huge potential to flourish in Jammu and Kashmir. Recently J&K government has approved Rs 39 Cr mega project to boost commercial floriculture here/ In the past despite having a wide range of flowers, there has been no visible commercial floriculture activity here. Despite this potential, the floriculture sector has not been able […]

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Pace of development

Pace of development

The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir recently appreciated his administration for the completion of many important projects and asked his officers to reform the system more so that more and more work is done on the ground. He maintained that J&K has improved on many indices continuously from the last few years. He gave […]

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New Delhi shouldn’t be represented by bulldozers in Kashmir: Sajad Lone

New Delhi shouldn’t be represented by bulldozers in Kashmir: Sajad Lone

Accusing the Jammu and Kashmir administration of creating homelessness, Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone on Monday said that “New Delhi shouldn’t be represented by bulldozers in Kashmir, but by love and compassion.” Addressing a news conference Lone said the objective of the ongoing eviction drive seems humiliation of Kashmiris. “What is the objective of […]

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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 06: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Yatri Niwas, Bhawani Nagar, Gole Gujral, Talab Tillo, Panjveer, NITCO Lane, Vikas Nagar, Sari Rakhwal, Vijay Nagar, Sain Mohalla, Indra Colony, Bhagwati Nagar, Agriculture Complex, Baba Sehaj Nath Part of Patel Nagar, Part of Puran Nagar, Kheriyan, Sari Raipur Sari […]

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Amit emphasizes easing out Mining Portal functioning for convenience of general public

Amit emphasizes easing out Mining Portal functioning for convenience of general public

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06: Secretary, Mining, Amit Sharma, today issued explicit directions regarding easing out mining portal functioning during a comprehensive review meeting on ongoing mining works in Kashmir division held at Civil Secretariat, here. The meeting was attended by Director Geology & Mining, Director Finance, all officers of the department including District Mining Officers of […]

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Encroachment drive: Admin issues list of 28 hotels raised illegally in Sonamarg, Gagangir

Encroachment drive: Admin issues list of 28 hotels raised illegally in Sonamarg, Gagangir

Amid the ongoing eviction drive in Jammu and Kashmir, the authorities have issued a list of hotels that have been raised illegally in Sonamarg and Gagangir area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. An official said that at least 28 hotels have been found to be illegally raised on stateland and kahcharai land in Sonamarg and […]

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Rains, snow in Kashmir Valley; Gulmarg receive over 1-ft fresh snowfall

Rains, snow in Kashmir Valley; Gulmarg receive over 1-ft fresh snowfall

  MeT Says Improvement In Weather Expected From Today Afternoon, Another Wet Spell From Feb 9-11 Srinagar, Feb 6 : Rains lashed most plains including Srinagar while some parts of the Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall with Gulmarg receiving more than one foot of it since overnight, officials said here on Monday. The weather department […]

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Innovative approaches

Innovative approaches

    The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir recently held a review meeting about the schemes regarding the implementation of rights of the persons with disabilities.   He stressed upon the officers to adopt innovative approaches for helping these people.   He enjoined upon them that it is the social obligation of all of […]