SHGs of JKSRLM, WDC targeted for silkworm rearing prog: Director Sericulture
JAMMU, JANUARY 23: Sericulture Development Department is targeting the existing Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of Jammu and Kashmir State Rural Livelihood Mission (JKSRLM) and Women Development Corporation (WDC) for silkworm rearing activities during the commencing season. The initiative is aimed at diversification and expansion of profitable activities in the State. The information was revealed by Director […]
9th National Voters Day: CEO takes stock of arrangements
JAMMU, JANUARY 23: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K, Shailendra Kumar chaired a meeting of senior officers here today to review the arrangements for the 9th National Voters Day being celebrated across the State on 25 January 2019. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, Director Colleges, Prof. Zahoor Ahmed Chat, Director Hospitality […]
Geelani, Malik appeal ‘rights’ groups to take note of ‘Indian atrocities’
Sehrai pays tributes to slain militants
Srinagar, Jan 23: Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and JKLF chairman, Yaseen Malik have condemned the use of ‘brute force’ on ‘innocent’ Kashmiris alleging that a spree of death and destruction was unleashed by the forces that had resulted in numerous deaths, arrests and damage to property. In separate press releases, […]
Jammu admin hosts awareness camp on BBBP
DC calls for bringing attitudinal change towards girl child
JAMMU, JANUARY 23: District Development Commissioner Ramesh Kumar today organized awareness cum interaction programme here to mark celebration of Beti Bachao Beti Padao week on the theme “Beti Beta Ek Samaan”. The programme was organized for legal/ civil literacy regarding rights and provisions for girls and women. The workshop was attended by Chief Medical Officer […]
Kumar emphasizes on holistic development of Horticulture sector
Interacts with officers of Horticulture Dept
JAMMU, JANUARY 23: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar, Wednesday emphasized on adopting a holistic approach for sustainable development of the horticulture sector in the state. The Advisor was chairing an interactive meeting with the officers of the Horticulture Department and its allied sectors at Fruit Mandi Complex Narwal here today. Seeking details regarding the […]
Vaid stresses for awareness on best road safety practices
JAMMU, JANUARY 23: Emphasizing on massive awareness among the people about the road safety measures and traffic rules, Transport Commissioner, S. P. Vaid stressed for celebrating 30th National Road Safety Week with a goal to ensure greater participation of general people to achieve the target. The Commissioner was speaking at a meeting, convened here today […]
Kargil: Retired revenue officials being engaged for quality check of records
KARGIL JANUARY 23, 2019: Regional Director, Survey and Land Records and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil on Tuesday informed that its office is going to engage all the retired Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, GQs and Patwaris of the Revenue Department for quality check of revenue records at National Informatics Centre (NIC) Kargil on consolidated pay. It was […]
Justice Masoodi for community-based child protection mechanism at village level
JAMMU, JANUARY 23: Chairperson Selection-cum-Oversight Committee (SCOC) Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi today called for strengthening Village level Child Protection Committees (VCPCs) in whole J&K for better child welfare mechanism. He was speaking after inaugurating two-day workshop of District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) staff on strengthening community-based child protection mechanism and child safety net at the […]
Maraaz Adbee Sangam commemorates Mohan Lal Aash
A book of Kashmiri short stories “The conscience of Kashmir” translated by Ashraf Raavi was also released on the occasion
Anantnag, Jan 23: Maraaz Adbee Sangam in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art Culture and Languages organized a function at Bijbehara to commemorate Mohan Lal Aash. In a statement issued here, a spokesman of Maraaz Adbee Sangam said: “Mohan Lal Aash was former General Secretary of MAS, a great poet and historian. Aash was considered […]
Kumar reviews modalities for rationalization, restructuring of Forest Department
JAMMU, JANUARY 22: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today convened a meeting to review modalities for rationalization and restructuring of various wings of Forest Department aimed to further strengthen and improve further overall functioning of the Department and its allied wings. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Forests Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Chairmen Pollution […]
