MHA directs J&K admin to work on cultural policy

MHA directs J&K admin to work on cultural policy

Srinagar : The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the Secretary, Culture, J&K, to take appropriate action for the establishment of a regional cinema and a cultural policy for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, reported The Tribune. According to the report, in a petition dated February 23, 2019, filed by Ramesh Chib, he had sought […]

BSF Officer Shoots Self Dead In Kathua

BSF Officer Shoots Self Dead In Kathua

JAMMU – An Assistant Commandant of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle inside a camp in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. V B Yadav of the 90th Battalion was posted in Karal Krishna Border Post area along the International Border. He shot […]

Five killed in Samba mishap

Five killed in Samba mishap

Samba: At least five persons hailing from Jammu region were killed in a tragic road accident that took place in Jatwal area along Jammu-Pathankote national highway on Thursday morning, officials said. According to wire service–Kashmir News Observer (KNO), police officials said that the accident took place when a car was on its way from Kathua […]

Ahead Of Donald Trump Visit, US Congressmen Raise Concerns On Kashmir

Ahead Of Donald Trump Visit, US Congressmen Raise Concerns On Kashmir

Ami Bera and George Holding — belonging to the Democratic and Republican parties respectively — expressed hope that political detainees in the Valley are released soon. New Delhi:  Two US Congressmen from opposite sides of America’s political divide today expressed concern over the Kashmir issue, insisting that the Narendra Modi government release political detainees and […]

Handloom Deptt organizes Awareness Camp in Kupwara

Handloom Deptt organizes Awareness Camp in Kupwara

KUPWARA, FEBRUARY 19:  A daylong awareness camp was organized bythe Handloom Department under the supervision of Assistant Director Handloom, here today. The Assistant Director Handicrafts, Representatives of JK Bank, trainees of various weaving training centres established by Handloom Department and other concerned attended the camp. During the camp, it was informed that as per 3rd […]

Horticulture Department Anantnag organises Machinery Mela

ANANTNAG, FEBRUARY 19: Horticulture Department Anantnag organised Machinery Mela at Bijbehara, here today. During the programme300 Power Sprayers, 10 Tillers, 5 Tractors and 10 Weeders were distributed among orchardists and farmers on subsidized rates. Chief Horticulture Officer Anantnag,Roshan Deen Dar on the occasion said that such programmes will be organised in all the Horticulture Blocks […]

Power Shutdown

SRINAGAR, FEBURERY 19: According to the Superintend Engineer, Operation & Maintenance Circle-1st Srinagar, in connection with beautification works at Hazrat Peer Dastigeer Sahib (RA) shrine, 11 KV F4 and F7 feeders of Receiving Station Khanyar will remain shut on 22nd and 24th February, respectively form 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. While F5 of Receiving Station Fateh […]

Director Horticulture distributed plants Under Backyard Horticulture Scheme

Director Horticulture distributed plants Under Backyard Horticulture Scheme

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 19: Under Backyard Horticulture Scheme, Director Horticulture Kashmir,Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, today distributed plants on 90 percent subsidy to the citizens of District Srinagar particularly under Urban Horticulture at Directorate of Horticulture Rajbagh. He said that during the current plantation season about 4.0 Lakh plants of different varieties will be distributed among 1.0 lac […]

Hirdesh Kumar takes stock of public grievances at Srinagar

Hirdesh Kumar takes stock of public grievances at Srinagar

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 19: Commissioner Secretary, School Education and Social Welfare Department, Hirdesh Kumar today took stock of people’s grievances during a day-long public grievance camp held here today. During the programme, a large number of deputations and individuals from across Kashmir districts including, Srinagar, Budgam, Anantnag, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Gurez, Bandipora, Kangan and […]