Former Minister, former Deputy CM call on Lt Governor
Srinagar: Former Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh, called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan here today. Dr. Singh submitted a charter of demands to the Lt Governor related to development of unexplored tourism potential areas, expediting the work on Tawi Riverfront, besides widening of Dayalachak- Challan road and construction of Lakhanpur-Mahanpur-Basohli-Dunera road. […]
Meet Taskeen-un-Nisa: Multi-talented, self-taught artist from Sopore
Sopore: Self-taught muralist, calligrapher, canvas and resin artist…that’s how 18-yr-old Taskeen-un-Nisa describes herself. Nisa, who lives in north Kashmir’s Sopore town, is a student of class 11th. She has made hundreds of artworks and won recognition from critics and customers. “I have been enthusiastic about painting and sketching since my childhood. I didn’t visit any […]
Delegation of PRIs leaves for Srinagar
Udhampur: A delegation of PRIs comprising of DDC Chairpersons, Vice-Chairpersons, BDC Chairmen, elected representatives of five Districts of Jammu division, viz Udhampur, Reasi, Jammu, Samba and Kathua today gathered at Dak Bungalow Udhampur and left for Srinagar at 11 AM here this morning. The DDC Chairperson, Udhampur informed that the elected representatives will participate in […]
Mission Youth to establish ‘J&K Plastic Bank’ to clear tourist places of plastic items
Srinagar: Mission Youth J&K is starting community engagement and stakeholders consultations for establishment of “J&K Plastic Bank” aimed at eliminating plastic footprint at picturesque tourist destinations by involving local youth and empowering them to create sustainable environment free of plastic. The project provides alternate solutions, recycling support, market linkages, finance and development of infrastructure for […]
‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’: I&B’s ‘Iconic Week’ concludes in Delhi
Delhi: ‘Iconic Week’, the week-long celebration of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting concluded on Sunday. The celebrations which began on 23rd August saw an enthusiastic participation by all Media Units of the Ministry. The most notable feature of the week was the inauguration of e-Photo exhibition “Making of the Constitution” […]
30 senior JKAS officers begin Capacity Building Training at LBSNAA Mussoorie
Srinagar: The first-ever batch of 30 senior JKAS Officers of 1999 batch have started their Capacity Building Training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) Mussoorie from today. The step to impart Capacity Building Training to JKAS Officers was taken following the adoption of “Good Governance-Behater Nizam-e-Hukmat Kashmir Alamia” resolution by J&K Government […]
Tourism Department holds camp at Yousmarg
‘Many ideas being worked out to highlight destination’
YOUSMARG: Tourism Department along with district administration Budgam organised a day-long camp here today for ponywallas for an on spot redressal of their issues and demands. On the occasion, the tourism unitholders were made aware about the importance and procedure of getting registered with the Department for carrying out fair trade activities. Officers explained to […]
Dir Agri visits Potato Seed Multiplication Farm Bosian Baramulla
Baramulla: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, today visited Potato Seed Multiplication Farm Bosian Baramulla. Director Agriculture visited different sections of the farm during which he was briefed by concerned officers about the latest initiatives and interventions that are being practised at the farm. While having an interactive session with the concerned officers and technical […]
Janmashtami celebrated with religious fervor, gaiety in Baramulla
Kashmiri Pandits take out procession in main chowk Baramulla
Baramulla: Janmashtami was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety by the Kashmiri Pandits, who took out a Janmashtami procession to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna in Baramulla. The procession started from the Veerwan Colony temple and culminated at Rugnath Mandir main Chowk Baramulla after passing from historical Tashkan Chowk in Baramulla town. While carrying […]
New Covid variant, C.1.2, may be more infectious, evade vaccine protection: Study
New Delhi: A new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which cause COVID-19, has been detected in South Africa and many other countries globally which could be more transmissible and evade protection provided by vaccines, according to study. Scientists from National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and the KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP) in South […]
