ASI of CRPF injured after his rifle goes off in Budgam
Budgam: An Assistant Sub- Inspector (ASI) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured after his service rifle went off accidently inside the CRPF camp at Nagam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the CRPF officer was injured in accidental fire and sustained injuries in […]
Man gets trapped in wooden mill machine in Budgam, dies
Budgam: A 32-year-old man was killed on Friday after he got trapped in the wooden mill machine in Lalpora area of Beerwah in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man, who was working in a wooden mill, was making wooden doors and windows when he got […]
Div Com emphasizes on speedy redressal of public grievances, weekly hearing of court cases
Reviews functioning of Revenue Department
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting of officers to review the functioning of the Revenue department in Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal districts. The meeting, among others was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal, Director Land Records, ADC Srinagar, Assistant Commissioner Central, ACR Srinagar, SDM Srinagar, […]
Chairperson, NWC holds interaction with NGOs working towards welfare of women at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Chairperson, National Women’s Commission (NWC), Rekha Sharma, on Thursday held an interactive meeting with NGOs working towards the welfare of women from various parts of Kashmir Valley here at Banquet Hall. The meeting was organized by the State Resource Centre for Women, Social Welfare Department J&K Government. On the occasion, the Chairperson NWC emphasized […]
CPI(M), Jmu Civil Society for Art and Culture pay tributes to Comrade Krishan Dev Sethi
Jammu, February 11: CPI(M) and Jammu Civil Society for Art and Culture pays rich tributes to the veteran Marxist leader, Comrade Krishan Dev Sethi. In a condolence meeting organized by CPI(M) and Jammu Civil Society which was presided over by M.Y Tarigami, the participants paid rich tributes to the deceased Veteran Marxist Leader Comrade Krishan […]
Saurabh Bhagat reviews Online Services, State Business Reforms Action Plan 2020-21 of L&E Deptt
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Labour and Employment (L&E), Saurabh Bhagat chaired a meeting to review the Online Services and State Business Reforms Action Plan 2020-21 of Labour and Employment department here today. Speaking during the meeting, Saurabh Bhagat directed the concerned officers to take all necessary steps for developing the software so that remaining services of […]
Urban renaissance is happening in J&K: LG
Inaugurates General Bus stand, multilevel car parking cum commercial complex in Jammu
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, Thursday inaugurated the much-awaited General Bus stand, multi-level car parking cum commercial complex worth Rs 213.08 crore here. Constructed by Jammu Development Authority (JDA), the new facility has built-up area of around 60,064 sqm, having a parking capacity of 80 buses in bus terminal, 1312 cars, 177 two wheelers and […]
5 drug peddlers arrested in Kulgam and Budgam: Police
Srinagar: Acting tough against the drug dealings, Police have arrested five drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession in Kulgam & Budgam. In a statement issued here, a police spokesperson said: “Officers at a checkpoint established near Alstop intercepted a vehicle (Truck) bearing registration No. JK14A-9455 with two persons on board. They have […]
Dir Tourism reviews progress on tourism development projects
Lays focus on strengthening assets, emphasises on proper upkeep at tourist destinations
SRINAGAR: Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr GN Itoo Thursday chaired a meeting here to review the status of projects being executed across various tourist circuits in Kashmir division under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP), Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Plan (PMRP) and CAPEX Budget. He also reviewed the status regarding the Departmental assets at various destinations. Laying […]
Govt unveils scheme for street vendors in J&K
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory administration has unveiled a scheme for protection of livelihood of street vendors and regulation of vending in the UT. Documents in possession of Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reveal that the scheme has been rolled out under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, […]