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 […]
PoJK, a Nehruvian- Congress blunder: Rana
HOSHIARPUR: Describing Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) as a Nehrvian- Congress blunder, stemming out of strategic myopia, misplaced priority and appeasement in 1947, Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today said Parliament has made a firm resolve by adopting a unanimous Resolution in 1994 to get it back “PoJK was, is and will be ours and […]
Local beekeeper achieves milestone, boosts employment in Kashmir Village
Tangmarg: Shabir Ahmad Malla, a dedicated beekeeper from Chandibugh Kunzar, has made headlines by producing an impressive 40 quintals of local honey this year. Utilizing 850 beehives, each yielding approximately five kilograms of honey, Malla’s efforts have significantly increased his annual income and provided employment opportunities for 12 individuals in the community. Malla shared his […]
Revocation of Art 370 watershed moment in country’s history: Rana
DINANAGAR: Describing the revocation of Article 370 as a watershed moment in the history of the country, Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today said the visionary bold decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has brought about positivity in the socio-political, economic and developmental landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. Rana said that the historic […]
