Author: Agencies
JAMMU: During a visit to Nagrota Panchayat to assess the requirements of the Main Nagrota Shamshan Ghat approach road and to review flood protection works at Durga Vihar, MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana announced a total allocation of ₹12.5 lakh for the two important local infrastructure works. An amount of ₹7.5 lakh from the CDF has been allocated for the development and improvement of the approach road to the Nagrota Shamshan Ghat near Khel Gaon Nagrota, addressing the need for better connectivity and ensuring safer and more dignified access to the cremation ground for residents. While reviewing clearance works with Tehsildar Nagrota Sumit…
PATNITOP: Rakesh Dubey, JKAS, has assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) and reviewed ongoing tourism development initiatives in the region. Soon after taking charge, Dubey convened a meeting with officers and employees of the Authority and called upon them to work with sincerity, dedication and commitment for the overall development of tourist destinations falling under the PDA. He said collective efforts and innovative planning were essential to develop Patnitop and its surrounding destinations and position them prominently on the world tourism map. During the meeting, the CEO undertook a comprehensive review of tourism…
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a meeting of the Union Territory Level Implementation and Monitoring Committee (UTLIMC) constituted to review implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Project for Computerisation of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Registrar Cooperative Societies, J&K; Deputy General Manager, NABARD; representative of the Finance Department, J&K; Managing Director, J&K State Cooperative Training Board (JKSTCB); representatives of the System Integrator besides other senior officers of the Cooperative Department. During the meeting, a detailed PowerPoint presentation was made on the current status…
SRINAGAR: The Juvenile Justice Committee, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with the support of UNICEF India, organized a one day annual consultation on “Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: A Decade of Implementation and the Way Forward” at the J&K Judicial Academy, Mominabad, Srinagar. The consultation was attended by the Judges of the High Court, Judicial Officers, Principal Magistrates of Juvenile Justice Boards, Chairpersons of Child Welfare Committees, officers of Special Juvenile Police Units, senior officers of concerned departments, Legal Services Authorities, child protection professionals, mental health experts, civil society and academia besides participants…
SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today met with several delegation and individual citizens at the Chief Minister’s Public Service and Outreach Office ‘Raabita’ in Srinagar. The visiting groups included local citizens, employee associations and individuals. They brought forward issues related to development, media, land and revenue records, employment and service-related matters. The Advisor took up these matters with the concerned authorities to ensure these are resolved without delay. Highlighting the government’s focus on public welfare, the Advisor stated that the present government under the leadership of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is paying attention to every…
SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today said that the Government will bring resolution on Teacher Eligibility Test during the upcoming Assembly Session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The Minister made these remarks while addressing the Teachers’ Day celebrations held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here today. Addressing a gathering of teachers, educationists, students, senior officers and other stakeholders from the education sector, the Minister described teachers as the torchbearers of the nation, saying that their contribution extends far beyond classrooms as they help shape the character, aspirations and values of…
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Airforce line will be observed due to which power supply to Humhama, Jeelani Abad, Co-Operative Colony, Nadroo, Sheikhpora, PHQ, Airport, Hyderpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 02 PM on 07 September 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Awantipora-Sangam-2nd line will be observed due to which power supply to Siamoh, K-koot, Kiagam, Hariparigam, Chakoora, Gulzarpora, Panzgam, Railway and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 08, 12 & 15 September 2026.
BANDIPORA: The 20th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1, SKUAST-Kashmir, was held today at KVK Bandipora-1 under the chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir. Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib attended the meeting as the Guest of Honour. Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-Kashmir, graced the occasion and participated in the deliberations of the SAC meeting. In his address, Prof. (Dr.) Nazir Ahmad Ganai, appreciated the efforts of KVK Bandipora-1 in implementing farmer-oriented extension programmes and emphasized the need for strengthening technology dissemination, promoting innovative and climate-resilient agricultural practices, and focusing…
BANDIPORA: A meeting-cum-orientation session on effective enforcement of the J&K Non-Biodegradable Material (Management, Handling and Disposal) Act, 2007, Plastic Waste Management Rules and other applicable provisions was held on Saturday at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat, Bandipora. The session was held under the chairmanship of Chairman, J&K Pollution Control Committee (PCC), Vasu Yadav, in the presence of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib. During the session, the concerned departments/officials were oriented about the legal provisions governing non-biodegradable material and plastic waste, including the prescribed fine structure and compounding powers under SRO-243 of 2011 and relevant provisions of the Plastic…
BARAMULLA: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, Baramulla, organised a one-day workshop on “UMMID: Early Genetic Screening, Diagnosis and Counselling for Healthier Future” at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla, Syed Altaf Hussain Musavi, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The workshop brought together healthcare professionals and public health workers with the objective of creating awareness about the early identification, screening, diagnosis and counselling of genetic and metabolic disorders among pregnant mothers and newborns. Speaking on the occasion, ADC Baramulla highlighted the importance of early screening and timely diagnosis…