WUCMA organizes ‘Bird Walk’ prog at Wular Lake
SRINAGAR: On the occasion of birth anniversary of Dr. Salim Ali (Birdman of India), ‘Bird Walk’ programme was today organized by Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) at Watlab Sopore. As many as 30 participants from diverse fields belonging to different parts of Kashmir valley participated in the programme. At the onset, the participants were […]
Collaborative effort key to effective disaster management: Prof Talat
3-day online capacity-building programme concludes at Kashmir University
Srinagar: A three-day training programme on disaster management concluded at the University of Kashmir on Friday. Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad inaugurated the online programme titled “Disaster Management in Mountain Areas with Special Reference to Kashmir Himalaya”, organised by the varsity’s Department of Geography and Disaster Management (DGDM). Stressing on collaborations with leading institutions in the […]
Dr Syed Abid holds meeting with officers of JK Skill Dev Mission
Calls for novel and innovative solutions to skill development of youth
JAMMU: After assuming charge as Mission Director, Skill Development Mission, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah today held an introductory meeting with the officers regarding the implementation of Skill Development Mission in Jammu and Kashmir. At the outset, the MD took a detailed overview of the various schemes being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir for skill […]
Govt constitutes functional committees at panchayat level
Will led to better coordination between panchayat and departments: Sheetal Nanda
JAMMU: In a significant development towards strengthening of panchayats and ensuring proper interface between various departments and panchayats, the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj constituted five functional committees at Panchayat level viz committee for natural resources management, human resources, employment generation, finance and works . The committee for natural resources management, inter alia, […]
Advisor Bhatnagar reviews performance of Higher Education Department
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today emphasized that higher education department should provide quality and relevant courses to the youth to ensure employability and also foster an environment of academic excellence and research. Advisor Bhatnagar made these comments while chairing a meet to review the progress of Higher Education Department (HED) in […]
Deputations of JKAS, doctors, employees union call on Lt Governor
JAMMU: Several deputations of JKAS Association, doctors and employees’ union today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Civil Secretariat. A deputation of Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) Officers Association led by its General Secretary, Shahid Saleem put forth various demands pertaining to their service and career progression. The Lt Governor held a […]
Justice Magrey presides over ‘Special Drive on Traffic’
SRINAGAR: Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Judge Jammu and Kashmir High Court, today, presided over a special drive organized jointly by civil administration, police, traffic police and judiciary here at Pantha Chowk aimed to sensitize general public, especially drivers, about the traffic laws and the consequences of its violation. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mobile Magistrates, SSP Traffic […]
2-day Sufi conference concludes in Srinagar
Speakers stress on adopting Sufi teachings
SRINAGAR: The two-day Sufi Conference on the theme of ’Sufism 700 year’s roots in Kashmir’ concluded here at the Auditorium of DIPR today. During the valedictory session, various authors, writers presented their papers and expressed their views on the Sufism and stressed on adopting Sufi teachings for social reformation for the welfare and prosperity of […]
Saffron trading goes on-line in Kashmir
Govt committed to restore the pristine glory of saffron: Dir Agr. Kashmir
PULWAMA: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Altaf Aijaz Andrabi today launched an e-Auction portal here to promote trading of GI Tagged ‘Kashmir Saffron’ through PAN India. The Director said that the Department of Agriculture under the aegis of India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) contemplates to promote trading of GI Tagged ‘Kashmir Saffron’. While elaborating the […]
AA Panchayat exam held smoothly at all examination centres: JKSSB
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board today said the Accounts Assistant (Panchayat) Examination conducted on 10.11.2020 by the Board was held smoothly at all 750 examination centres of JKUT, including Jammu district. Referring to a video clip circulated on social media purportedly relating to some disruption of exam in one hall of the Examination […]
