Shab-e-Baraat Observed in Kashmir, No Night Prayers At Jama Masjid

Shab-e-Baraat Observed in Kashmir, No Night Prayers At Jama Masjid

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 […]

Multi-pronged strategy

Multi-pronged strategy

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 […]

Farmer empowerment

Farmer empowerment

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 […]

Disaster preparedness

Disaster preparedness

    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 […]

Developmental works

Developmental works

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 […]

Sports infrastructure

Sports infrastructure

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 […]

Handmade products

Handmade products

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 […]

J&K govt directs departments, officers to accord priority, protocol to MLAs

J&K govt directs departments, officers to accord priority, protocol to MLAs

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.   […]

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 […]