Health Secretary vows support for IFS efforts on infertility awareness, academic research
Felicitates Dr Syed Sajjad; first from J&K to be elected to NIFS Council SRINAGAR: In recognition of Dr Syed Sajjad’s achievement as the first doctor from Jammu & Kashmir elected to the Governing Council of National Indian Fertility Society (IFS) as its Additional Joint Secretary, Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah, […]
Dr Farooq condemns fresh Israeli offensive in Rafah
Asks New Delhi to live up to its commitments to the cause of Palestine Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday condemned Israel’s recent offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah resulting in multiple casualties. Condemning the fresh offensive by Israel, Dr. Farooq said, “No […]
Power curtailment schedule withdrawn with immediate effect, 24×7 power supply in smart metered areas: MD JPDCL
JAMMU: Managing Director JPDCL Vikas Kundal issued a public notice in which the curtailment schedule has been withdrawn immediately. The Public Notice issued by the MD JPDCL reads: “In view of the improvement in power infrastructure by way of Capacity addition and repair of 2x50MVA, 132/66KV Power Transformer at Grid Station Samba and 10MVA, 33/11kV […]
CS reviews progress on budget utilization for 2024-25
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting with the Administrative Secretaries to review progress on the utilization of funds released after the passing of Vote on Account (VoA) for 2024-25 besides assessing Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) implementation in Jammu and Kashmir. Dulloo took stock of the works being uploaded by each department on […]
KPDCL serves notices to consumers found hooking, meter bypassing
1.90 lakh inspections conducted in last 6 months, Rs 27.74 cr fine imposed against violators SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has warned its consumers to desist from illegal power usage, failing which permanent disconnections with the recovery of the unaccounted energy consumed shall be effected including registration of FIRs, under the Electricity Act. […]
Ensure comprehensive arrangements for Mela Kheer Bhawani & Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan (R.A): Div Com to Officers
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the celebration of Mela Mata Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla Ganderbal and other districts including Kulgam, Anantnag and Kupwara. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kupwara and Anantnag; the Director of Tourism; […]
IT deptt tightens noose on overchargers, cancels licenses of 6 CSCs
SRINAGAR: Tightening the noose around the CSCs for overcharging, the inspection teams of the Information Technology department have recommended the cancellation of 6 licenses in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir during a surprise check of the same. The inspection teams, under the supervision of Commissioner Secretary, Prerna Puri, conducted a surprise check of […]
Lok Sabha Elections-2024: RO Sgr PC finalizes arrangements for counting of votes at SKICC-Centaur
SRINAGAR: Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today visited SKICC-Centaur to review the arrangements put in place for the Counting of Vote for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat scheduled on June 4, 2024. He also took stock of the security measures being made in and around the counting centres. Additional Deputy […]
Empowered committee to implement WHO Tobacco Control Policy in J&K
SRINAGAR: In a path-breaking initiative, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the constitution of an empowered committee for the implementation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in the Union Territory. This significant step underscores the government’s commitment to protecting public health and advancing tobacco […]
DC Sgr chairs PAC meeting for implementation of SMILE-beggary scheme
SRINAGAR: In order to review the implementation of the SMILE-beggary scheme in the District, a meeting of the Project Approval Committee (PAC) was today held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here. The SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and […]
