Environmental conservation

Environmental conservation

Recently Minister for Agricultural Production and Rural Development Department, Javed Ahmad Dar, today underscored the challenges posed by rapid development and commercialisation while emphasising the critical need for environmental conservation and water management.   Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the “Watershed Yatra” at GDC Hira Nagar here, an initiative by the Department of Rural […]

TB Elimination Campaign

TB Elimination Campaign

Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education asked the Deputy Commissioners to identify vulnerable groups in their respective districts and conduct regular testing at these places for early detection of Tuberculosis (TB). She passed on these directions while chairing a high-level meeting held to review progress on implementation of 100-Day Tuberculosis […]

Construction review

Construction review

Recently Union Minister of State (MoS) for Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Labour and Employment, chaired a meeting to review construction of 100-bedded Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital at SIDCO Industrial Complex, Ompora, Budgam. The hospital being constructed at a cost of Rs 160 crore would be equipped with modern healthcare […]

Transforming life

Transforming life

    Elaborating the people friendly measures initiated by the present government, Deputy Chief Minister, said that steps are underway to ensure transformation of Jammu and Kashmir.   He said that ever since the present government has taken over several steps have  been taken to ensure Jammu and Kashmir comes up as most developed part […]

Central Projects

Central Projects

  Recently Chief Secretary, chaired a meeting of Public Works Department (PWD) attended by the Engineers of the executing agencies to review progress on major ongoing road projects in Jammu and Kashmir.   It was revealed that J&K being in special category along with NE states would be given assistance to the extent of 90% […]

Overseas markets

Overseas markets

    With an eye to further strengthen foothold in country and overseas markets, recently Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, urged stakeholders associated with craft sector to gain access to new and contemporary designs created in the Design Studio of the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) here.   Apart from hand-knotted rugs, the Design […]

Road project

Road project

    Recently Deputy Chief Minister, held a public Darbar and laid foundation stone for improvement and upgradation of Galli to Kateri road project.   Spanning over a length of 2.60 kilometers, this vital project is being executed by the Public Works Department (PWD), R&B Division Ramban, at an estimated cost of  Rs 872.84 lakh. […]

Awareness campaign

Awareness campaign

  Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, chaired a meeting of the District Tuberculosis (TB) Forum Baramulla to bolster the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and achieve the ambitious goal of its elimination by 2025, as envisaged under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).   He emphasized the critical need for intensifying awareness campaigns to educate the […]

Waste management

Waste management

Recently Chief Secretary, held a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to take stock of measures being taken up to build the capacity of Municipal Corporations including different ULBs of J&K in processing of solid and liquid waste on scientific lines.   He enjoined upon the J&K PCC to be proactive in enforcement […]

Cultural heritage

Cultural heritage

Recently Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir today distributed 10 Kani looms and 25 sets of specialized Namdah tools to local artisans free-of-cost, a significant initiative aimed at promoting the region’s rich cultural heritage and empowering its traditional craftsmen.   The event was held at the Handicraft block office Safakadal Srinagar and was presided over […]