Advisor Sharma visits Centre of Excellence, Zawoora
Terms Horticulture sector a game changer in UTs economy, job generation
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor KK Sharma today visited Centre of Excellence (CoE) Zawoora Srinagar to review its functioning and initiatives being undertaken for the propagation of Horticulture sector by way of new interventions. Director Horticulture Kashmir Aijaz Ahmad Bhat and other senior officers of the department were also present on the occasion. The Advisor […]
Impartial inquiry into the death of two pregnant women being conducted: DM Anantnag
ANANTNAG: The District Magistrate, Anantnag, Bashir Ahmad Dar today briefed the media about the recent death incident of two pregnant women of Kharpora and Salia Seer. He said that orders have been issued for partial enquiry and a committee under the supervision of ADC, Anantnag stand constituted to submit its report within 3 days. The […]
Covid-19 tally: Cases cross 100 in Baramulla district
Baramulla: With one more person from Nowpora Kalan Sopore testing positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday, Baramulla district becomes the second district in north Kashmir after Bandipora to cross the mark of 100 positive cases, taking the tally of the Covid-19 patients in the district to 104. Forty two persons have been discharged from the hospitals […]
Dist Admin Pulwama sets up helpline for expecting mothers
PULWAMA: The District Administration, Pulwama has set up the helpline numbers to facilitate the expecting mothers amid novel Corona virus (Covid-19) to support, guide and respond to health related queries of the pregnant women. Before visiting hospitals for medical advice or any other emergency, the people have been asked to call helpline numbers 7006130677, 9419297323 […]
Lt Governor reviews flood preparedness in Kashmir Division
Asks for prioritizing Wular dredging, resuming flood protection works
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, GC Murmu today chaired a high level meeting of officers to review flood preparation and response mechanism in place in Kashmir division. Speaking on the occasion, Lieutenant Governor stated that the Government shall have to be fully prepared to deal with any eventuality that may arise due to a flood like situation. […]
12 persons test positive for Covid-19 in Baramulla
7 from Sheeribagh Baramulla, 5 from Hard Ichloo Tangmarg
Baramulla: With twelve more people including an 8-year-girl from Hard Ichloo Tangmarg testing positive for Covid-19 on Monday, Baramulla is the second district in north Kashmir after Bandipora to cross the mark of 100 positive cases. A health official said that the five new cases were reported from Hard Ichloo Tangmarg and are all contacts […]
Geographical Indication tagging of saffron will boost export: Advisor Sharma
Distributes 9 CA refrigerated Vans for marketing Veg Produce among districts
SRINAGAR: The Advisor to Lt. Governor, K K Sharma today visited the saffron park at Dusso Pampore in Pulwama to see the facilities being set up at the Saffron Research Station and also to get an overview and evaluate the preparedness besides address the quality parameters required to be maintained under GI tagging of saffron. […]
Kashmir Saffron gets Geographical Indication tag
Geographical Indication boosts export and helps farmers to get best price for their produce
SRINAGAR: Department of Agriculture Kashmir has been granted Certificate of Registration by Registrar of Geographical Indication, Chennai, Government of India in respect of Kashmir Saffron. The Registered Proprietor of the GI Kashmir Saffron is Director Agriculture, Kashmir, facilitated by SKUAST (K) and Saffron Research Station Dusso Pampore J&K. Highlighting the achievement the Director Agriculture, Kashmir, […]
Govt decides to provide income support to vulnerable segments in wake of COVID-19
SRINAGAR, MAY 3: The government has decided to provide income support to the vulnerable segments of the society, including Houseboat owners, Shikarwalas, Tourist Guides, Ponywalas, Pithuwalas and Palkiwalas, registered with the Directorate of Tourism Kashmir. In this connection, all the Houseboat owners, Shikarwalas, Tourist Guides, Ponywalas, Pithuwalas and Palkiwalas registered with the Directorate of Tourism, […]
13 persons test positive for Covid-19 in north Kashmir
4 patients discharged from GMC Baramulla after recovery including Malpora cop
Baramulla: Three more persons including a minor from Hard Ichloo Tangmarg tested positive for Coronavirus on Sunday, taking the total positive cases in Baramulla district to 91. Nodal Officer COVID-19 Barmaulla, Dr Zulifkar, said that out of 89 samples taken at GMC Baramulla, three tested positive including a minor and rest 86 tests came out […]
