Basmati Mandis to be set up across JK: Hanjura
JAMMU, : Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, today said that the Government is working on a comprehensive plan to open up Basmati Mandis across the state to give better marketing facilities to farmers. The Minister was addressing the farmers and growers after inaugurating 7th annual buyer-seller meet for traditional aromatic Basmati rice at […]
Abdul Haq reviews implementation of CM’s commitments at Kupwara
KUPWARA,: Minister for Rural Development Panchayat Raj, Law and Justice Abdul Haq Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers at Kupwara district to review the progress of implementation of CM commitments made by her at the Public Durbar in the district. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara Khalid Jahangir, SSP Shamsher Hussain […]
Heritage a binding force for communities, cultures: Dr Drabu
NEW DELHI: J&K Minister for Finance, Culture, Labour & Employment Dr Haseeb A Drabu said that cultural heritage plays a vital role in our life and keeps us attached with our tradition and beliefs. It is the prime duty of any civilized society to protect and preserve its cultural heritage. Without cultural, historical artefacts, civilization […]
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 […]
