Handicraft sector
Central government along with the J & K administration have been providing the required support for the growth of the handicrafts sector. Recently the Chief Secretary held the introductory review of the Industries and Commerce Department to take stock of its working and implementation of the Industrial Policy here in the UT. He also observed […]
Mercury rises further, Pahalgam coldest place at minus 5.1 degree Celsius
Srinagar: The minimum temperature has improved further across Kashmir while Pahalgam, a famous tourist place was coldest at minus 5.1 degree Celsius. The sub-zero temperature has been recorded across all the stations while Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir shivered at minus 1.3 degree Celsius. Qazigund, the gateway of Kashmir, also recorded a […]
Govt invites applications for appointment of Director SKIMS
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has invited online applications for appointment of Director SKIMS Soura. A notification, in this regard, has been issued by the Secretary Health and Medical Education Department, Bhupinder Kumar, which reads that “online applications on prescribed proforma are invited from Indian Nationals for the position of Director, Sher-e-Kashmir […]
Collective efforts
Collective efforts by the society and the government enhanced treatment and prevention of AIDS. Recently, the Advisor to LG said that World AIDS Day is a global platform to unite in solidarity and reflect on the progress made in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He said that the present LG led Administration is committed to establish […]
Mercury rises in Kashmir, Sgr shivers at minus 3.5 degree Celsius
Srinagar: The night temperature has improved at multiple places in Kashmir on Friday while Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir shivered at minus 3.8 degree Celsius. The parts of Dal Lake froze amidst the bone-chilling cold across the region. The sub-zero temperature has been recorded across all the stations while Qazigund, the gateway […]
Commissioner SMC reviews preparedness of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in all 74 wards
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 14: Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a comprehensive review cum preparedness meeting of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra campaign at the SMC headquarters, here. The meeting reviewed the action plan and preparations for ensuring the seamless and successful conduct of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ in all 74 wards […]
Tap water connectivity
Jammu and Kashmir has attained 75% coverage of rural households under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The Mission has been working overnight to achieve the targets and so far out of 6596 work components, more than 5600 components (85%) like Tube wells, Bore Wells, Rapid Sand Filtration Plants, Over Head Tanks, Ground Service Reservoirs and pipe […]
Union Ministry Directs LAB, KDA to Draft Comprehensive Demands Document
SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to create a comprehensive document outlining their demands, including potential options, The Daily Excelsior reported. This document is expected to be submitted during the upcoming meeting in New Delhi following the ongoing winter session of Parliament. The MHA, […]
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja wears black armband in Gaza protest
Australia’s Usman Khawaja staged a muted protest against the war in Gaza on Thursday, wearing a black armband during the first Test against Pakistan and taping up messages on his shoes. The opening batsman had wanted to wear shoes emblazoned with the hand-written slogans “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal” during […]
53 injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv
KYIV: A volley of Russian missiles wounded several people and damaged a children’s hospital on Wednesday, the worst attack on Kyiv in months, Ukrainian officials said, as the country pleads for Western military aid. Journalists in the capital heard several explosions before dawn, and air raid sirens sounded soon after that. Ukraine’s air force said […]
