Author: Agencies
NEW DELHI: The national capital has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 12–13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the high-profile Summit, which brings together heads of state, foreign delegates, heads of international organisations, and key dignitaries representing member states, partner countries, and outreach invitees. India holds the BRICS Chair for the 2026 edition, with proceedings guided by the official theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The alliance has undergone a transformative evolution since its origin as the BRIC grouping comprising Brazil,…
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tribal Affairs, Anvy Lavasa, today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, at the Civil Secretariat here. Lavasa was recently assigned the additional charge of the Tribal Affairs Department. During the meeting, the Minister and Secretary discussed key issues concerning the department and reviewed initiatives aimed at strengthening the welfare, development and socio-economic empowerment of tribal communities across Jammu and Kashmir. Rana extended his best wishes to Lavasa and expressed confidence that her administrative experience would further strengthen the department’s efforts towards the overall development of tribal communities in…
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Badampora Lar Tulmulla line will be observed due to which power supply to Lar, Waliwar, Watlar, Repora, Tulmulla, Dangerpora, Theeru, Larsun and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 14 September 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Badampora Kurhama Dab Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Dab, Batpora, Rabitar and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 10 & 15 September 2026. Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Shadipora HMT Tapline will be observed…
SRINAGAR: Students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) have earned international recognition for their One Health initiative, receiving the prestigious One Health Day 2025 Student Competition Award at the World One Health Congress (WOHC 2026) in Lisbon, Portugal. The award was presented during the closing ceremony of the international congress, which brought together leading experts, researchers, academicians, policymakers, students and professionals from across the world to advance the One Health approach. Organised by the One Health Commission, the One Health Day Student Competition recognises outstanding student-led initiatives that promote interdisciplinary collaboration across human, animal and…
BANDIPORA: A comprehensive training workshop on the General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) for Kharif-2026 was organized on Tuesday at Bandipora to enhance the quality, precision and efficiency of agricultural data collection across the district. The programme was organized by the office of the Financial Commissioner Revenue and attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zafar Husson Shawal, and Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Bandipora, Shabir Ahmad Wani. The technical sessions were conducted by expert resource persons from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), including Syed Aadil Bukhari (ISS), Assistant Director (NSSO), and Mohd Shafi (ISS), Assistant Director (NSSO), along with representatives…
KUPWARA: My Bharat Kupwara, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, organised a press conference today to highlight the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) Quiz 2027, an initiative aimed at encouraging youth participation and engaging young minds in the vision of a Viksit Bharat. The press conference was chaired by the District Youth Officer, My Bharat Kupwara, and focused on creating awareness about the VBYLD Quiz 2027 and encouraging maximum participation of youth through the My Bharat Portal. The VBYLD Quiz 2027 provides an opportunity for young people to enhance their knowledge, express their ideas…
ANANTNAG: Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS & CA), Kashmir, Nazim Zai Khan, undertook a comprehensive tour of District Anantnag to review and oversee the functioning of the department. The Director was accompanied by Malik Muzaffar, Assistant Director, FCS & CA, Anantnag, along with Tehsil Supply Officers (TSOs) and other officials of the department. During the tour, the Director visited PEG-II, Shumhal, where he took stock of the status of lifting operations and the available storage capacity. The Director subsequently convened a review meeting with the Assistant Director, FCS & CA, Anantnag, all Tehsil Supply Officers, office staff…
BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing demarcation of Hokersar Wetland, a designated Ramsar Site. The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Budgam, Afroza Bano; SDM (West) Srinagar, Irfan Bahadur; Divisional Forest Officer/DFO Wildlife, Mohd Altaf; Representatives of the Photo Interpretation Division J&K; Divisional Forest Officer, Settlement & Demarcation Srinagar; Range Officer Hokersar; Tehsildar Budgam; Naib Tehsildar; Regional Director, Survey & Land Records Srinagar; Settlement Assistant; and other concerned officers attended the meeting. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the progress made…
KUPWARA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC), Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today convened a review meeting at the Conference Hall of the Government Medical College (GMC), Handwara, to review the implementation and progress of UT Capex, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and other developmental programmes at GMC Handwara. The meeting was attended by the Principal GMC Handwara, Additional Deputy Commissioner Handwara, senior officers of KPDCL, R&B, Mechanical & Hospital, STD, PHE, JK Housing Board,and Executive Officer, Municipal Council Handwara, besides other concerned officers. During the meeting, the DDC reviewed the latest status and progress of various ongoing developmental works and projects associated with…
BUDGAM: Deputy commissioner Budgam Athar Aamir Khan chaired a meeting regarding essential utilities and services related to Air Force Station Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Joint Director Planning Budgam, SE EM&RE Circle Srinagar-Budgam, SE Hydraulics Circle Budgam, Officers from the Airforce Station Srinagar, Budgam, Exen KPDCL Budgam, Exen PHE Budgam, representatives from the SMC Srinagar In the meeting detailed discussions were held related to utilities including electricity, water supply, sanitation, road infrastructure, stray animal issue, etc. Directions were issued to various departments for ensuring efficient coordination and ensuring necessary execution of works and services.