40-member Sikh delegation calls on Lt Governor
JAMMU: A 40-member Sikh delegation today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here. The members of the delegation led by S. Ajit Singh, Chairman, All J&K Sikh Coordination Committee discussed various concerning issues of the community. The Lt Governor assured the members of the delegation of the appropriate redressal of the concerns […]
LG reviews power scenario in J&K; seeks report on steps taken to reduce AT&C losses
Directs I&C officials to maintain momentum of growth recorded in previous year, build stronger ecosystem for nurturing start-up culture
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review the power scenario in Jammu & Kashmir at Civil Secretariat today, an official press release informed. It said the LG appraised the multi-pronged strategies to meet the high electricity demand in the summer season and directed for integrating reforms for making the power sector […]
KPDCL initiates drive to cut energy and commercial losses
Srinagar: Facing high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses in electricity distribution, Kashmir Power Development Corporation has initiated several measures, including disconnecting services to defaulters, to reduce the deficit. “As far as KPDCL is concerned, it has the highest AT&C losses in the country. I would say we are around 64 per cent,” Chief Engineer […]
HC seeks report from SMC about steps taken to deal with stray dog menace, sterilization measures
Srinagar: The J&K High Court has asked the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to submit within four weeks the steps it has taken to deal with the menace of stray dogs and details of sterilization centres established in the city. Hearing a petition filed by Centre for Public Interest Litigation and Legal Aid Petitioner through advocate […]
Amid dry weather forecast, night temperatures drop in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecasts of mainly dry weather in the next 24 hours, the minimum temperatures recorded a drop in Jammu and Kashmir with the mercury plunging to sub-zero levels in Pahalgam and Gulmarg on Monday. A Meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 3.0°C against 5.7°C on the previous night and it […]
SCERT concludes science workshop series on pedagogy, content enrichment
SRINAGAR: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) recently organized a series of workshops for lecturers, with the aim of improving the quality of science education at the secondary level. The workshops for the subjects namely Zoology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, and Environmental Science were conducted between December 2022 and March 2023 and focused […]
Arming farmers with training, technology to boost silk production: J&K govt
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government is working under a multi-pronged strategy towards revival and holistic development of the Sericulture sector in the Union Territory. “Cocoon growers are being facilitated with requisite skill development training, latest technological interventions, and related infrastructural support for transforming the sericulture industry in J&K,” maintained an official while elaborating on […]
Renowned Artist & Painter KK Gandhi presents special live painting to LG
Jammu: KK Gandhi, renowned Artist & Painter today presented his special live painting “Land of Shiva” to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. The Lt Governor appreciated KK Gandhi for his work of art and his endeavors to promote art and culture in Jammu Kashmir. KK Gandhi completed the live painting on a canvas […]
Government taking J&K down the path of uncertainty: Sagar
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar on Monday stated that the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir runs contrary to the tall claims of the government. In a statement released from party headquarters, Sagar said, “The make-believe reality of the JK administration stands in sharp contrast to the ground […]
175 health facilities of J&K bag Kayakalp Awards 2022-23
JAMMU: Under “Kayakalp Awards to Public Health Facilities” 2022-23, a total of 175 health facilities have qualified for Awards under NHM J&K. Among the top winners, Govt. Hospital Gandhi Nagar has bagged the winner award among the District Hospitals and CHC Katra has bagged the winner award among the Community Health Centres. Pertinent to mention […]
