Vikramjit Singh reviews status of industrial units in J&K
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce (I&C), Vikramjit Singh, today chaired a review meeting with General Managers of all District Industries Centres (DICs) regarding the status of industrial units in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Directors Industries and Commerce, Joint Director Industries, Chief Accounts Officer, Assistant Directors of the I&C Department besides […]
DC Ganderbal reviews SANJY-2024 preparations at Baltal
GANDERBAL: In a concerted effort to ensure the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2024 via Baltal route, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today visited Baltal and convened a comprehensive meeting with key officers. During the meeting, an in-depth discussion was held regarding the progress of works pertaining to various departments, including […]
IRCS J&K conducts series of health, humanitarian services
JAMMU: Indian Red Cross Society J&K, in continuation of its humanitarian services and fostering community health and resilience, conducted a series of activities here today. In response to the ongoing heat wave affecting the division, IRCS, J&K has flagged off a comprehensive Shabeel Seva initiative aimed at providing relief to students and the general public. […]
Sagar commends people for active participation in general elections
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar on Monday thanked people for voting in large numbers in the three Parliamentary seats of Baramulla, Srinagar and Anantnag-Rajouri. Sagar said the impressive turn out in the just concluded elections has again shown that people of J&K have embraced democracy and reasserted their […]
DGP sanctions Rs 5.91 Crore as Special Welfare /ex-gratia relief
Srinagar: Continuing with its efforts to provide financial succour to the families of the Police personnel who have passed away while in service, the Director General of Police, J&K, R.R Swain has sanctioned rupees 5.53 crore as Special Welfare Relief and rupees 38 lakh as ex-gratia relief in favour of dependents/legal heirs of martyred/deceased Police […]
Residents of Chamkote Karnah block NH701 in anguish over water crisis
Karnah: Residents of the Chamkote area in Karnah staged a significant protest on Sunday, blocking the Tanghdar-Teetwal NH701 road for hours in response to a severe drinking water shortage that has plagued the community for several days. Men, women, and children gathered on the highway to express their frustration and demand immediate action from the […]
Bangladeshi national held near LoC in Jammu
Jammu: A Bangladeshi national appearing to be mentally challenged was detained in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Pallanwalla area of Akhnoor sub-division here, officials said on Sunday. An army patrol party saw the person, who seemed to be a vagrant, at Lower Kot Maira in Khour area on Saturday and […]
Two held with over 300-kg poppy straw in Udhampur
Jammu: Two Haryana residents were arrested allegedly with more than 300 kg of poppy straw in Udhampur district on Sunday, police said. Dinesh Kumar and Rajinder Sharma, both residents of Haryana’s Giraward, were coming from Srinagar in a mini-truck when they were intercepted by police at Jakhani check point along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a […]
Kulgam sees strong voter turnout as residents vote for development and basic needs redressal
By: Ikhlas Gulzar Kulgam: Kulgam district, part of the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary constituency, witnessed a significant influx of voters who cast their ballots for development and the redressal of basic needs. Voters thronged the 364 polling stations set up throughout the district. Among these were nine special polling stations, including Pink, Green, Youth, and PwD-manned stations. […]
CEO SSCL reviews progress of ongoing projects in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The CEO of SSCL, Dr. Owais Ahmed, today conducted an extensive review of the ongoing projects viz. Traditional Souq Market, Craft Center, Jehangir Chowk Junction and Balidan Stambh at Pratap Park under SSCL in Srinagar District to ensure their timely completion and successful implementation. The Traditional Souq Market and Craft Center, a vibrant hub […]
