De-weeding and Skimming operation on full swing in Nigeen Lake
SRINAGAR: Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) has cleaned the Nigeen Lake also a part of Dal Lake from unwanted weeds and other floating material. The de-weeding and skimming of Nigeen Lake was taken in hand by LAWDA from 27th of May 2020 and the manual de-weeding and skimming up to 45 mtr from the […]
Admin to Strictly Implement COVID-19 SOPs, Guidelines: DC B’la
BARAMULLA: Amid spike in COVID-19 positive cases, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo today reiterated that administration will strictly implement all the related SOPs and guidelines for mitigating the risk of infection. During a press brief, the DC said that a viable mechanism has been framed to ensure that public health is not compromised […]
Advisor Bhatnagar for aggressive testing of co-morbid persons, pregnant ladies
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today emphasized the need of aggressive testing of co-morbid persons, red zone areas besides strict enforcement of restrictions in containment zones to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus in Jammu and Kashmir. Advisor, while chairing a high level review meeting regarding COVID-19 pandemic, asked the Deputy Commissioners […]
COVID-19 lockdown: Samoon reviews measures taken to compensate academic loss
Inspects dev projects executed by education deptt in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: Principal Secretary School Education and Skill Development, Dr Asgar Hasan Samoon, today conducted whirlwind tour of Ganderbal district to take first-hand appraisal of various development projects being taken up by education department in the district, besides reviewing measures being taken up to compensate the academic loss due to COVID-19 lockdown. Deputy Commissioner, Shafqat Iqbal, […]
Comm Secy Forests inspects Wular lake conservation, CAMPA works
BANDIPORA: Commissioner Secretary Forest, Environment & Ecology, Sarita Chauhan, today inspected Wular lake conservation works being executed by Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) besides reviewing works being carried out by Forest department under CAMPA in the district. She was accompanied by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. Mohit Gera, Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir […]
Advisor Baseer Khan reviews arrangements for Amarnathji Yatra
SRINAGAR, JULY 10: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today convened a high-level meeting to review arrangements for smooth conduct of the Amarnathji Yatra, 2020. Threadbare discussion was held on various issues regarding the annual pilgrimage which inter alia included traffic, food supply, Health services, fire safety measures, electricity, water supply, telecom connectivity, disaster […]
Comm Secy releases ‘Annual Admin Report, Digest of Forest Statistics’
SRINAGAR : Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Environment and Ecology, Sarita Chauhan, today released the “Annual Administration Report 2018-19 and Digest of Forest Statistics 2017-19”. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. Mohit Gera, Chief Wild Life Warden, Suresh Kumar Gupta, Managing Director J&K Forest Development Corporation, Vasu Yadav, CCF Kashmir, Farooq Ahmad Geelani CF Central/Working Plan Circle, […]
Executive Leadership Programme for Education, Skill Development Officers held
CEOs of Education Department, Principles of Government Polytechnics participate
SRINAGAR : As part of its 1000 Leaders program, Jammu and Kashmir Skill Development Mission and BRIDGE Institute, today organised a day-long “Executive Leadership Online Programme” focussed on capacity building of Education and Skill Development officers of the UT. Principal Secretary, Education and Skill Development Department, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon and Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education […]
Navin chairs SLEC Meeting of MIDH
Rs 75 crore annual action plan approved by the empowered committee for FY 2020-21
SRINAGAR : Principal Secretary Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry departments, Navin Kumar Choudhary today chaired a State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) meeting of Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) here today. The committee approved an annual action plan worth Rs 75 crore for the holistic development of Horticulture sector in Jammu and Kashmir […]
COVID-19: JK Govt brings back 2924 JK residents from various countries
JAMMU : The Jammu and Kashmir government has facilitated repatriation of 2924 passengers from various countries to the Union Territory through special evacuation flights in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic till date. Since May 8, 2020, a total of 2924 passengers reached Srinagar through flights and by road from Lakhanpur. Through special evacuation flights 672 […]