Those against land to landless responsible for 50,000 innocent deaths: LG Sinha
Reiterates resolve to empower PRIs, ensure their increased participation in development
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said those opposing the “land-to-landless policy” initiated by his administration were responsible for the death of 50,000 innocent people over the past three decades in the Union Territory. Sinha said under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, nearly two lakh houses have been sanctioned for Jammu and Kashmir but […]
J&K to get Rs 80,000 crore investments: LG
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir will get investments to the tune of Rs 80,000 crore in the near future as the administration is keen to establish an industrial ecosystem that will help the local youth achieve their dreams. “The kind of enthusiasm I see and the kind of proposals […]
LG lays foundation stone for Areesha Royal Hospital & Medical College at Medicity, Srinagar
“500-bedded health facility with investment of Rs 558.66 Cr, will provide modern medical facilities, generate employment opportunities for youth and healthcare professionals; the new Hospital & Medical College to create additional 100 MBBS seats and it will serve as a hub for medical education and research”
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone for Areesha Royal Hospital & Medical College at Medicity, Srinagar. Addressing the gathering at the ceremony, the Lt Governor said the 500-bedded health facility with investment of Rs 558.66 Cr, will provide modern medical facilities, generate employment opportunities for youth and healthcare professionals and create additional […]
HC’s division bench quashes single bench order terminating Anganwadi helper
Srinagar: Division bench of J&K high Court Monday quashed a single bench order that led to the termination of an Anganwadi helper after 13 years’ service and directed the authorities to put the lady worker back in her position within two weeks. Justices Sanjeev Kumar and Rajesh Sekhri observed “the appellant lady has been in […]
Amarnath Yatra: ‘Chhari-Pujan’ held at Srinagar temple
Srinagar: The ‘Chhari-Pujan’ of Lord Shiva’s holy mace was performed on Monday at the Shri Amareshwar Temple in the Mahadev Gir Dashnami Akhara here on the occasion of Nag Panchami, officials said. Amid chants of Vedic hymns, Mahant Deependra Giri — the mace’s custodian — led a group of sadhus in performing the puja, they […]
Field visit, survey on status of apple leaf blotch miner infestation held in Kashmir
Team observes varying levels of infestation of ALBM in managed/unmanaged apple orchards
SRINAGAR: A team from Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Faridabad, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India along with a team of Scientists from Division of Entomology, Faculty of Horticulture, and SKUAST-K; Head KVK Pulwama; Head KVK Anantnag and Department of Horticulture, J&K conducted a field visit and survey on current […]
3rd batch of vegetables produced under controlled conditions ready to reach markets: Ch Iqbal
Visits vegetable growing areas of zone Qamarwari in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited Vegetable Growing areas of Zone Qamarwari in the Srinagar district. During the visit, the Director interacted with the progressive vegetable growers of the area. He expressed satisfaction and said that the 3rd batch of different vegetable crops produced under controlled conditions is ready to reach the […]
NC essential to protect unique identity of J&K: Dr Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of the Parliament from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that a strong National Conference is essential for a strong and vibrant Jammu and Kashmir. He made these comments while welcoming BDC Sherpathri, BDC Ganderbal Block along with their scores of associates into the […]
Inhabitants’ of Sheeri up in arms against smart meter installation amidst infrastructure concerns
By Jameela Akhter Sheeri: The residents and shopkeepers of Sheeri village of Narvaw area are up in arms against the Power Development Department for alleged forced installation of smart meters without replacing deteriorating infrastructure, including decaying wooden poles and dangling outdated power lines, which have caused substantial electricity losses over the years. The Department of […]
Secy JKSC presides closing ceremony of Snow Land Cricket Cup at Kangan
GANDERBAL: Secretary J&K Sports Council (JKSC), Nuzhat Gull alongwith International Cricketer Parveez Rasool today presided over the closing ceremony of the Snow Land Cricket Cup, at Kangan here. Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary said that the concerted efforts of the Youth Services and Sports Department and JKSC are yielding impressive results in the promotion […]
