Ladakh tourist trade group opposes investment by outsiders in tourism sector
Leh: The Ladakh Tourist Trade Alliance on Wednesday passed a resolution to oppose investment by outsiders in the tourism sector of the Union territory, and threatened imposition of “restrictions” on such investors. The resolution, signed by 16 Leh-based groups, unanimously decided to work in solidarity to protect the tourism industry of Ladakh. “The resolution seeks […]
Kia India announces relaunch with new company logo, slogan ‘Movement that inspires’
New Delhi: Kia India has announced the relaunch of its brand in India with a focus on illuminating its transition from an automaker to a provider of advanced and eco-friendly mobility solutions. India is the first country outside South Korea – the home of Kia – where the brand relaunch is celebrated. Kia India, which […]
JD Information Kashmir condoles demise of Tasleem Kounser
SRINAGAR: The Joint Director Information Kashmir division, Haris Ahmad Handoo, has condoled the sudden demise of Tasleem Kaunser, an employee of the department who passed away today. In this connection, a condolence meet was chaired by the Joint Director at Division Office, Rambagh in which all the officers and employees participated. The officers and employees […]
Ensure Mughal road remains open throughout the year: Ch. Zulfikar Ali
Patients, students suffer due to the frequent closure of alternative link to Kashmir
Rajouri: Apni Party Vice President Choudhary Zulfikar Ali has urged the Govt to ensure the opening of alternative links to Kashmir, Mughal Road, throughout the year. In a statement to the press, Choudhary Zulfikar Ali said that the people of Rajouri and Poonch especially patients and students are suffering most with the repeated closing of […]
Receiving Stations to be completed by 30th June 2021: MD KPDCL
SRINAGAR: The Managing Director (MD) Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Dr Basharat Qayoom today took a detailed review of projects under various Centrally Sposored Schemes (CSSs) viz RAPDRP, IPDS, DDUGJY, PMDP in Kashmir Valley during a meeting here. During meeting, the MD reviewed the scheme wise progress of works/projects including 33/11KV Substations and all […]
Director SKIMS inaugurates webinar on Covid Appropriate Behavior
Srinagar: A webinar on Covid Appropriate Behavior jointly organized by National Institute of Disaster Management and Institution of Engineers (India) J&K State Centre Srinagar was held today. The Webinar was held in collaboration with Divisional Administration Kashmir, J&K State Emergency Operation Center and Government Medical College, Srinagar. Director SKIMS, Dr. A.G. Ahangar inaugurated the Webinar […]
Navin Choudhary reviews preparedness for Kharif season
Advocates shift towards organic fertilizers
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers’ Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today convened an online meeting to review preparation for the upcoming Kharif season here today. Principal Secretary sought details about wheat procurement and functioning of government mandis established in the UT. He directed the respective officers to ensure that farmers receive payment, […]
Director Agriculture Jammu launches Dakshyani Turmeric Project
JAMMU: To promote the production of organic turmeric, Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Jammu, K. K. Sharma, today formally launched the Dakshyani Organic Turmeric Project here at Krishi Bhawan Jammu. Those present on the occasion included S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Chairperson, Kisan Gurukul; Sanjeev Kumar, President Sahara Jagriti Manch; Chief Agriculture Officer Jammu, A. […]
KU postpones offline exams till May 15, all hostels to remain closed
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir Wednesday decided to postpone all its offline examinations, including UG and PG examinations, till May 15, 2021 in view of the ongoing pandemic situation. The varsity also decided to close its hostels till May 15, 2021 in the interest of the safety of the hostel boarders. The decisions were taken […]
Banks in J&K to curtail business hours
Srinagar: In view of the steep rise in COVID19 cases across the country, the banks operating in J&K shall conduct banking business for public from 10 am to 2 pm with reduced staff presence in branches as well as in controlling offices. According to a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the […]
