No curbs on media in J&K: Union I&B minister Anurag Thakur
Srinagar: The Centre on Thursday said that it has not imposed curbs on news media in Jammu and Kashmir, a report said. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur made the claim in the Parliament on Friday in response to a question by Trinamool Congress MP Abir Ranjan Biswas in Rajya Sabha in view of […]
Restoration of heritage and architectural sites of J&K is priority of govt: CS
Srinagar: The Executive Committee’s meeting for the revival/restoration/conservation of the architectural heritage of J&K UT was held today in the meeting hall at Civil Secretariat Srinagar under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta. The meeting was attended by Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary Tourism; Rahul Pandey, Director at Archives, Archeology, and Museums; Chief […]
BUDGET 2022-23: ‘312 cr allocated to promote youth related activities in J&K’
Jammu: The Budget of 2022-23 allocated a capital expenditure of Rs 312.57 crore for the youth related activities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It includes Youth Empowerment, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Skill Development and Sports Activities as this year’s allocation is Rs.19.72 crore more than the previous year’s budget allocation. Youth Empowerment, Employment and […]
2022 to be the year of academic excellence: Kansal
NEP to be implemented, NAAC accreditation to be ensured
Srinagar: The Higher education department should strive to make the current year the year of academic excellence. This was expressed by the Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Rohit Kansal. He was chairing a review meeting with principals of Degree Colleges of Kashmir division at Government College for Women, M A road, Srinagar. Special Secretary Higher […]
J&K adds 1900 MVA transmission capacity in year 2022: Govt
Srinagar: While marching towards realizing the dream of providing 24×7 power supply to its consumers the Power Development Department (PDD) has been successful in adding about 1900 MVA transmission capacity to its kitty in the year 2022 alone. The unprecedented achievements in power generation, transmission & distribution sectors in the last year have completely overhauled […]
NC symbol of J&K’s unity: Dr Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of the Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that NC represents the enduring multi-cultural ethos and pluralism of Jammu and Kashmir. This the Party President, according to the NC spokesperson, said at Jammu while welcoming scores of new entrants from different walks […]
3rd meeting of J&K Biodiversity Council held in Jammu
Draft Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan recommended to Govt for approval
Jammu: The third meeting of J&K Biodiversity Council was held today at Van Bhawan, Jammu under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mohit Gera, PCCF/HoFF & Chairman J&K Biodiversity Council. The Biodiversity Council was constituted by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir with the objective of conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair […]
Director Agriculture visits OVC Maloora
Srinagar: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited Organic Vegetable Clusters (OVC) Maloora Tengpora of Zone Qamarwari, here. The Director during the visit monitored different Agriculture activities undergoing in the fields. He also held interaction with the farmers. Speaking on the occasion, the Director reiterated the department’s commitment to provide every possible support […]
Parmar chairs 61st AGM of JKML
Jammu: Principal Secretary, Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) and Mining Department, Ashok Kumar Parmar today chaired the 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of J&K Minerals Limited (JKML). The meeting was attended by Sushma Chauhan, Secretary, Planning Development & Monitoring Department; Vikram Gupta, Managing Director, JKML; Zia-ur-Rehman, Financial Advisor / CAO, JKML; Mir Irfan, Company Secretary […]
3 drown to death in Shopian, Udhampur
Srinagar: A three-year-old boy drowned to death on Friday in a stream at Reban area of Zainapora in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Quoting officials, news agency KNO reported the minor boy slipped and subsequently drowned in the stream at Khargund Chak-e-Reban in Zainapora area. Locals launched the rescue operation and evacuated him to a nearby […]
