Author: Agencies
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Monday undertook a visit to Zewan area of district to oversee the progress of ongoing works being executed on construction of migrant transit accommodation for PM Package employees. He also inspected construction works on the new Revenue Complex for housing Tehsil Office Panthachowk. During the visit, DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Executive Engineer R&B, Executive Engineer PDD, Executive Engineer PHE, Tehsildar Panthachowk, Tehsildar Chanapora and other concerned Officers. At Migrant Transit Accommodation Zewan, DC took a round of the various under construction blocks and completed blocks of the…
SRINAGAR: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), MET center Srinagar, has issued a nowcast update predicting moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur districts of Jammu region over the next 2-3 hours. This weather alert also warns of potential flash floods, landslides, mudslides and shooting stones in vulnerable areas. As such, the concerned authorities have been requested to take necessary measures to ensure public safety and minimize risk. The people are advised to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel, especially in areas prone to landslides and flash floods. The situation is being closely monitored, and preventive…
SRINAGAR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the audit paras pertaining to the Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department. The meeting was chaired by PAC Chairman Sham Lal Sharma and attended by members including Mubarak Gul, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), Qaysar Jamshaid Lone, Altaf Ahmed Wani (Kaloo), Javid Hassan Baig, Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal and Sajad Shaheen. During the session, the Committee conducted a detailed examination of Audit Paras 3.8 and 3.9 from the year 2000–01 and 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 from…
SRINAGAR: Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, today announced release of ₹33.34 lakh for the implementation of its Karkhandar Scheme across the Kashmir Division. This significant financial allocation, disbursed to the respective Assistant Directors of Handicrafts and Handloom, underscores the Government’s commitment to preserving and promoting the rich artisanal heritage of the region while ensuring the welfare and economic upliftment of craftsmen. The Karkhandar Scheme, notified in 2021, is a landmark initiative designed to revive languishing crafts like pottery and foster sustainable development of the craft sector in UT of J&K. Implemented by the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, the scheme aims to…
SRINAGAR: In response to a recent news report by KNS Kashmir highlighting the concerns about alleged denial of services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in certain private hospitals, the State Health Agency, J&K, has issued a clarification to reassure the beneficiaries of their rights and the support available to them. As per an official communique issued today in this regard, the SHA has established a robust and transparent grievance redressal mechanism to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is denied treatment under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and AB PM-JAY SEHAT schemes. If any empanelled private or public hospital refuses to provide…
SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Skill Development Mission (JKSDM) today launched the India Skills Competition 2025 across all 20 districts of the Union Territory, signaling a significant push to empower the skilled youth of J&K and align them with national and global platforms of excellence. The launch, held simultaneously across the districts, is part of the nationwide campaign initiated by the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to discover and reward the most skilled young professionals across India through India’s largest skill competition. On the occasion, the Mission Director, JKSDM, remarked that “India Skills 2025 is more than…
BUDGAM: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today visited the revered Pakherpora Shrine to review the preparations and arrangements being put in place for the upcoming Urs celebration. During the visit, the Speaker held public interaction with the local residents, civil society members and shrine management. The public raised wide range of issues and demands regarding smooth conduct of the Urs. Main issues raised included uninterrupted electricity, adequate water supply, timely ration distribution and proper transport facilities from major routes like Budgam, Pulwama and Charar-i-Sharief to Pakherpora Shrine. The Speaker assured the public that all the necessary…
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today extended heartfelt condolences to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur, Amod Ashok Nagpure, on the tragic demise of his daughter. In a condolence message, the Minister said, “I am deeply saddened to learn about the heart-breaking loss suffered by Amod Nagpure and his family. The passing of a young daughter is an unimaginable tragedy, one that creates a void no words can fill.” He further added, “My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family during this hour of immense pain and sorrow. I…
JAMMU: Panun Kashmir, an organisation advocating the cause of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, on Monday accused the central government of shirking from recognising the genocidal objectives of terrorism and avoiding the designation of Pakistan as a terrorist state. They said this would certainly jeopardise future security operations in Jammu and Kashmir. The outfit appealed to the GoI to recognise that this genocidal war is still ongoing and spilling over into the rest of India. “The GoI has once again shirked from recognising the genocidal objectives of jihadi terrorism and avoided recognising Pakistan as a terrorist state. It is extremely unfortunate and…
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday said every patriotic Indian has sought answers on China since the 2020 Galwan incident but the Modi government has chosen to obfuscate and hide the truth with its policy of “DDLJ deny, distract, lie, and justify”. The opposition party also alleged that the Modi government is responsible for the biggest territorial setback India has faced since 1962, and accused it of pursuing “normalisation” with a hostile China because of its cowardice and misplaced economic priorities. The Congress’ attack on the government came on a day the Supreme Court censured Leader of Opposition in the…