UPI transactions in June witness marginal dip of 1% in volume, 2% in value
In the month of June, the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions saw a marginal dip of 1 per cent in volume and 2 per cent in value. According to the data shared by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday, in June 2024, UPI volume was seen at 13.89 billion and valued at […]
NEET-UG row rocks Parliament: Kharge calls for review of entire education system under SC supervision in RS
The stand-off between the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Congress-led INDIA bloc continued on Monday with the opposition staging a walk-out from the Lok Sabha over its demand for a discussion on the NEET row. Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, called for a review of the entire education […]
Jammu And Kashmir’s Trusted Weather Expert Rules Out Any Major Flood Threat
SRINAGAR, July 1: Amid alarmist reports of very heavy rainfall in J&K between July 5 and July 7, a widely trusted weather expert on Monday dispelled chances of a major flood in Kashmir. Frightful of the unprecedented flood that hit J&K, especially the Valley in 2014, locals had started getting jittery amid media reports of […]
NIA Agrees To Let Engineer Rashid Take Oath As MP, Court To Give Order Tomorrow
NEW DELHI, Jul 1: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday gave its consent for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashid, to take oath as MP on July 25. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh will pass an order on the plea on Tuesday. Rashid, the MP from Baramulla who […]
Despite ‘policy differences’, Afghan Taliban seek global help
KARACHI: The Taliban government has urged the world to lift the sanctions imposed on Afghanistan, even though the Kabul government fails to address global concerns over the grim situation of human rights and girls’ education in the country. In his inaugural remarks at the Doha talks, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, who is leading the […]
PM Vishwakarma scheme
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar recently reviewed implementation of PM Vishwakarma scheme. He emphasized the participants to encourage people to undergo the training programme under the scheme. He instructed them to make more strenuous efforts so that the benefits shall reach the deserving individuals. He advised for decentralization of training centers for the convenience of the […]
JCO Among 5 Soldiers Killed In Accident Near LAC In Leh
Srinagar: A Junior Commissioned Officer was among five soldiers killed when a tank met with an accident, close to LAC near Mandir Morh, in Leh district of Kargil. Official sources said that the incident took place around 3 am and bodies of all soldiers have been recovered. Further investigation into this incident has been initiated. […]
Solid Waste Management
Recently Commissioner Secretary Housing and Urban Development inspects Solid Waste Management Plant in Kunzer She thoroughly evaluated the operational efficiency and environmental impact of SWM Plant. She asked the concerned officials to ensure that the plant adheres to best practices in waste management and contributes positively towards the community’s health and well-being. She directed them […]
Kupwara Sub-jail Gas Explosion Incident: Another Injured Inmate Succumbs, Toll 2
Srinagar: Another inmate among those injured in a gas cylinder explosion inside sub-jail Kupwara, earlier this month, has succumbed to injuries, taking the toll to two. An official said that one Syed Tauseef Geelani, son of Syed Mohammad Geelani, a resident of Chetkheri Karnah, was hospitalised at SMHS Hospital Srinagar, where he succumbed today. “The […]
Innovative Schemes
Recently Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Field Office Srinagar hands-over Entrepreneurship Skill Development Program (ESDP) Certificates to participants trained in 2023-24 The certificates were presented to the respective heads of the participating institutions, marking a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts towards fostering entrepreneurship and skill development in the region. The meeting, […]
