SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has described as “unfortunate” the security establishment’s decision to seal Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid on Shab-e-Baraat, one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar that was observed across Kashmir. Police on Thursday placed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who was scheduled to deliver a sermon at Jama Masjid on Shab-e-Baraat, under […]
Recently Chief Secretary, chaired a meeting of all the stakeholders including tourism players from Jammu to seek their suggestions for optimal utilisation of tourism potential of this region especially in the wake of nearly one crore pilgrims visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine (SMVDS) in Katra. He sought suggestions from the representatives of hoteliers, transporters […]
Jammu: A day after high-level security meeting in Kashmir, another meeting is underway in Jammu to assess the security situation in the region. The meeting is chaired by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, sources said. Sources said that the meeting is being attended by top Police, Army, CRPF officials, and various other security agencies in […]
Recently Minister for Agriculture Production and Rural Development Department, held a comprehensive review meeting regarding functioning of the Agriculture department at the Directorate Office, here. He assessed the progress on agriculture initiatives across all districts of Jammu, emphasising the need for innovation, farmer support and sustainable growth in the sector. Chairing the meeting, the Minister […]
Recently in a concerted effort to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities of district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla convened a review meeting of concerned departments, including Police, SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, Health, Education, PDD, PHE and other stakeholders. The meeting aimed to assess the current state of readiness, identify gaps, and […]
Recently a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J&K to review the ongoing development works in the migrant camps at Jammu. The Executive Engineer PW(R&B) Department , apprised about the progress of works going on in the migrant camps viz Migrant Camp Jagti, Migrant Camp Nagrota, Migrant Camp […]
Recently Satish Sharma inaugurates maiden Skiing training program at Sonamarg. The Minister laid emphasis that the Sports Department and District Administration Ganderbal will work out the modalities for creating sports infrastructure in Sonamarg. He further emphasised that this event shall be made an annual feature and organised every year in the month of February. Acknowledging […]
Stressing upon customized packaging as a major prerequisite to boost overseas exports of exquisite hand-made Kashmir products, the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), recently urged the business stakeholders to adopt unique packaging designs created in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar, to boost sales. Keeping in view the niche markets […]
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has instructed all departments and officers to prioritise attending to elected representatives, ensuring proper protocol and cooperation in all official matters. In to a circular, government has directed officers and all department that communications, requests, and grievances raised by elected representatives shall be acknowledged and processed in priority. […]
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 […]