Kansal reviews progress on ADB-funded development projects
Asian Development Bank team conclude 4-day visit to JK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 30: Principal Secretary Planning, Development & Monitoring, Rohit Kansal discussed the progress of various ongoing and proposed development projects in the State at a meeting with the visiting delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB). The delegation was led by Atsushi Kaneko, Senior Portfolio Manager, ADB. Project Implementation Officer (INRM-ADB) SaugataDass, Urban Specialist Momoto […]
India, China to hold joint military exercises from Dec 10
Beijing, Nov 29: The militaries of China and India would hold a joint 14-day drill from December 10 in southwest China’s Chengdu city to improve their capabilities in fighting terrorism and promote mutual understanding, the Defence Ministry said here Thursday. Each side will send 100 troops to take part in the 7th India and China joint […]
Erring traders fined Rs 97000 in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, NOVEMBER 29: – The court of Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum- Adjudicating Officer, Ganderbal Naseer Ahmad Wani under the Food Safety Act imposed a fine of Rs 97,000/= on a number of traders for violating the provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act-2006, Rules and Regulations -2011. Further the Food Business Operators were directed to correct […]
US seeks “full transparency” on Chinese debt on Pakistan
Washington, Nov 29 : The US is demanding “full transparency” over China’s debt on cash-strapped Pakistan, the Trump Administration told lawmakers amid concerns that Islamabad is seeking a multibillion-dollar bailout package from the IMF to pay back Chinese creditors. Pakistan last month requested the bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to deal with a […]
CEC Kargil for focused attention on co-curricular activities
KARGIL, NOVEMBER 29: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan said that extracurricular activities play a pivotal role in shaping the personality and ensuring the overall development of children and parents ought to encourage their kids to participate in the same and explore their interests. The CEC stated this while addressing a gathering […]
MLC Manhas meets Governor
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 29: Zafar Iqbal Manhas, MLC, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. Manhas apprised Governor about various important issues relating to the overall development of the State and particularly highlighted the developmental issues of Shopian. Manhas informed Governor about the damages to the horticultural crops of the farmers of […]
Principal Secretary Health visits District Hospital Baramulla
Stresses for timely completion of Medical College
BARAMULLA, NOVEMBER 29: Principal Secretary Health services Atal Dulloo accompanied by Director Health Services Kashmir and other functionaries of the department today visited District Hospital Baramulla to review the functioning and other medicare facilities available in the hospital. During his visit, the Secretary took a comprehensive review by inspecting different sections of the hospital, wherein […]
EC Agriculture Leh reviews finalization of CAPEX budget 2019-20
LEH, NOVEMBER 29: The Executive Councilor for Agriculture PhunchokStanzin today convened a meeting of Councilors with HODs of Agriculture, Horticulture, Command Area Development and Soil Conservation departments to finalize the draft CAPEX budget 2019-20 and revised estimate 2018-19. Stanzin said that Council is giving top priority to lead the agriculture sector of Leh towards organic […]
Need for broader cooperation between UN and SCO to fully disrupt terror groups: India
United Nations, Nov 29: India has stressed the need for broader cooperation between the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to “fully disrupt” terror organisations and networks and take strong measures against those who provide sanctuary to terrorists. India became a full member of the SCO in June 2017 after an administrative process […]
Providing better, affordable healthcare facilities Govt’s priority: Vijay Kumar
Advisor conducts extensive tour to Pattan, reviews healthcare facilities
BARAMULLA, NOVEMBER 29: Advisor to Governor K Vijay Kumar today asserted that providing better and affordable healthcare facilities to the people is the top priority of Governor led administration. He said that various schemes and programmes have been initiated in the health sector so that qualitative healthcare facilities are delivered. Kumar expressed these views during […]