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 […]
MP-Elect Engineer Rashid Be Given Opportunity To Take Oath: Omar
SRINAGAR, June 24: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Monday said that Member Parliament elect Abdul Rashid Sheikh, aka Engineer Rashid, should be given the opportunity to take his oath and represent his constituents. Engineer Rashid, who heads the Awami Ittehad Party, is currently lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail in a terror-funding case. In […]
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 […]
Rain Disrupts International Yoga Day Celebrations In Kashmir
SRINAGAR, June 21: Early morning rainfall on Friday disrupted International Yoga Day events in Kashmir, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the celebrations on the banks of the Dal Lake, officials here said. The main yoga event at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) was scheduled to start at 6:30 am. Moderate to […]
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 […]
J&K | Law Deptt Officer Deputed To UT Of Ladakh
JAMMU, June 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today deputed Shashi Kant Bhagat, Assistant Secretary (Legal), presently posted in Government Medical College Jammu to the Union Territory of Ladakh for a period of two years. See order copy click here…. AGENCIES
MeT predicts light rain, gusty winds in Kashmir till June 21, heat wave in Jammu from June 22
SRINAGAR – Weatherman here on Thursday forecast possibility of light rain, thunder and gusty winds at many places of Kashmir Valley and few places of Jammu region till June 21. From June 22-23, a meteorological department official said that there is possibility of light rain and thunder at “isolated” places. He said generally dry weather […]
Drone, Packet Of Heroin Seized Near India-Pakistan Border In Punjab
CHANDIGARH, June 15: The BSF has seized a drone and a packet of heroin from a field near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar, a spokesperson of the paramilitary force said on Saturday. The official said that after receiving information, personnel of the Border Security Force and the Punjab Police carried out a search […]
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 […]
