Vyas takes stock of power scenario, infrastructure upgradation
Directs for outcome-based redress of public grievances, fast-pacing implementation of flagship programmes
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: Advisor to the Governor BB Vyas convened a meeting of the Power Development Department (PDD) here today to discuss the issues projected by people during the public grievances’ redressal camps held by the Advisor at Srinagar, Jammu and various district headquarters. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary PDD, Hirdesh Kumar, Chief […]
Traffic congestion woes near Arhama Fruit Mandi in Shopian: Locals, drivers face inconvenience
Shopian, October 17: Heavy rush of vehicles near Arhama Fruit Mandi in Shopian district during night hours leads to traffic congestion as hundreds of load carriers laden with apple boxes are pulled over near the Fruit Mandi here. Locals here told Kashmir Images that heavy traffic jam can be witnessed near Arhama Fruit Mandi since […]
34 posts vacant at Budgam district hospital, reveals RTI
Budgam, Oct 17: Budgam’s Aga Syed Yousuf Memorial district hospital lacks adequate staff as 34 posts are lying vacant, reveals a reply to Right to Information (RTI) query. An RTI application filed by this reporter has revealed that around three dozen posts here lie vacant including that of doctors, paramedical and nursing staff. Among 125 […]
SAC approves use of forest land for developmental purposes
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: The State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved diversion of around 9.335 Ha of Forest Land in various parts of the State for undertaking developmental activities in the road and other sectors. The proposals were recommended by the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC), […]
Kumar for regulating brick kilns operating in Kashmir
Stresses on shift to cleaner and more efficient technology to control air pollution
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the steps to be taken to regulate the brick kilns operating in the Kashmir division without obtaining environment clearance and other permissions from the concerned authorities. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce Shailendra Kumar, Divisional […]
Chief Engineer PDD appeals for judicious use of electricity
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: Chief Engineer Power Development Department Kashmir today appealed people for judiciously using the electricity so that the distribution network is not overloaded and power curtailment is avoided. The Chief Engineer said that uninterrupted power supply is the right of every consumer and the department is working overtime to achieve this goal. However, […]
CS flags off special cleanliness drive launched by Directorate of Technical Education
Says immaculate hygienic conditions promote positive, productive attitude among people
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: Terming Srinagar as one of the most beautiful cities, Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam today said that cleanliness plays key role towards developing an optimisticand productive attitude among the people. The Chief Secretary said this while flagging off 7-Day chain of cleanliness drive with the theme “From-Me-To-You” from Peerzo along the banks of […]
Advisor Ganai stresses on augmenting WSSs, harnessing water resources
Reviews drinking water scenario, Flood protection works
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmad Ganai Wednesday called for taking concrete measures to augment the existing water supply schemes (WSSs) to address water scarcity issues and making J&K zero-shortage drinking water state at earliest. The Advisor stated this while reviewing the functioning of Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation and Flood Control […]
Advisor Kumar for effective law enforcement to prevent, control pollution in JK
Reviews functioning of SPCB, initiatives taken for environment management
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today asked State Pollution Control Board for protecting the environment by preventing and controlling pollution by effective law enforcement and best environmental management practices. The Advisor made these remarks while chairing a review meet of J&K State Pollution Control Board, here today. Commissioner Secretary Forests M […]
Dr Jitendra reviews progress on Devika Rejuvenation Project
UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 16: Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region and Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh today reviewed the progress and implementation of ambitious holy Devika Rejuvenation Project here at a high-level meeting. Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Arun Kumar Mehta, District Development Commissioner, Ravinder Kumar, […]
