Advisor Khan reviews proposals from DCs for establishing New EMRS in J&K
Jammu: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today reaffirmed that the government is committed to provide State-of-the-Art facilities for tribal children in Jammu and Kashmir through Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) wherein the best teaching staff and infrastructure would be available for these children residing in remote areas. He made these remarks while chairing a […]
LG extends Maha Shivratri, Herath greetings
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the eve of Maha Shivratri. In his message, the LG said the festival, also celebrated as Herath by Kashmiri Pandits, is an auspicious occasion to rededicate ourselves to living a virtuous life. “Shiva is the embodiment of strength, righteousness and moral values. […]
J&K Forest Deptt organizes consultation meet on “Forests for Livelihood”
Jammu: As part of the Government’s outreach programme to generate livelihood for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Forest Department organized a one-day consultation meeting-cum-discussion on ‘Forests for Livelihood’. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta in presence of Sanjeev Verma, Commissioner/Secretary Forest Ecology and Environment Department. The […]
Advisors greet people on Herath, Shab-e-Mehraj
Jammu: Advisors to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar and Farooq Khan have extended their warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasions of Herath (Mahashivratri) and Shab-e-Miraj. While extending their greetings one eve of Hearth, the Advisors said that Herath holds a special place in the history, culture and pluralistic […]
‘57k water connections provided in aspirational districts of Bla, Kup under JJM’
Srinagar: The two aspirational districts of J&K, Baramulla and Kupwara are taking a lead in the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) as 56986 Functional Tap Water Connections were provided in these districts during the last two years. As per the data of Mission Directorate, JJM, the aspirational district Baramulla has provided 28,964 (19.15%) connections […]
Advisor Khan chairs 41st BoD Meeting of SC, ST & BC Development Corporation
Calls for concerted steps for improving financial health of Corporation
Jammu: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today chaired 41st meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of Jammu & Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited here. Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare, Sheetal Nanda; Secretary Tribal Affairs, Dr Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary; Secretary Planning, Development and Monitoring Department, Sushma Chauhan, representatives of […]
BSF airlifts 4 patients from snow-bound Tangdhar
Srinagar: Border Security Force on Monday airlifted four patients to the district headquarters Kupwara from snow-bound Tangdhar sector for medical help. An official said that on request of Kupwara district administration, BSF evacuated four patients. Karnah-Kupwara road remains closed for vehicular movement during winter months due to heavy snowfall in the area. Meanwhile, IG BSF […]
Tourism Secy asks CEOs to get ready for upcoming season
Srinagar: Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez reviewed the tourism scenario of Kashmir in a meeting of all the Chief Executive Officers of Tourism Development Authorities and officers of the Tourism Department here today. Chairing the meeting, the Tourism Secretary impressed upon the officers to get ready for the upcoming tourist seasons and in this […]
LG admin’s apathy towards woes of JK Cements employees reprehensible: Masoodi
Says administration ‘violating’ fundamental canons of labor laws
New Delhi: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of Parliament from Anantnag (Retd) Justice Hasnain Masoodi on Monday decried the apathy and indifference of LG administration towards the grave problems faced by JK Cements employees because of non-payment of salary, gratuity and other benefits. “It is stated that employees of JK Cements at Khrew […]
Discriminatory approach towards hilly Dists of Jmu region cause of serious concern: Altaf Bukhari
Jammu: Apni Party President Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari has expressed serious concern over divisive politics to downplay the suffering of people of Jammu Region particularly in hilly Districts with an intention to create a division. Addressing a joining programme, Bukhari said: “An attempt is being made to create a wedge between the people in Jammu […]
