Several camps and training sessions are being held not only for the officials but also for the common people so that they understand the importance of voting. Recently on the directions of the District Election Officer(DEO), a series of awareness programs were held under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation program (SVEEP) in various Schools […]
Srinagar: While weatherman ruled out any significant weather activity till March 27 evening, night temperature recorded an increase with mercury settling above sub-zero level in Jammu and Kashmir including Gulmarg and Pahalgam on Sunday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 10.2°C against 6.5°C on the previous night and it was […]
J&K administration is closely reviewing and monitoring the industrial development in every district. Recently Chief Secretary reviewed industrial development in the UT. He asked for timely development of all IEs for generating employment for youth Besides the Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce the meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir/Jammu; Chairman, Pollution Control Committee; Secretary, […]
SRINAGAR: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) convened a joint meeting on Thursday to explore various strategies to escalate their protest in support of the demands for Statehood and Sixth Schedule status. They are also considering a potential boycott of the upcoming Parliamentary elections. The meeting, however, is yet to take a […]
Srinagar: Rains lashed plains while upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall, officials said on Friday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar received 9.7mm of rain in last 24 hours till 0830 a.m.He said Qazigund received 3.4mm, Pahalgam 16.0mm, Kupwara 9.2mm, Kokernag 2.9mm, Jammu 0.1mm, Banihal 9.0mm, Batote 10mm, Katra 3.4mm and Kathua 2.6mm […]
SRINAGAR: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu and the Sheri-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture, Science and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST-K), have signed a deal that will help students learn more and do better research. The MoU was signed between Prof B S Sahay, Director of IIM Jammu, and Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor of SKUAST-K, reads […]
In many districts of Jammu and Kashmir government is trying to make comprehensive tourism plans for development of tourist spots. Recently Ganderbal embarked on comprehensive Tourism Development Plan. The Meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani; CEO Sonamarg Development Authority, Farooq Ahmad Baba; CPO, DFO Sindh Forest Division Ganderbal, Tourist […]
SRINAGAR: A scooty rider died in a road accident near Lasjan bridge Panthachowk area of Srinagar outskirts Thursday afternoon. Reports said that a scooty rider identified as Ashiq Hussain Hajam son of Noor Mohammad Hajam, a resident of Nilnagh Gogjipathri Budgam was critically injured after his scooty met with an accident near Lasjan bridge Pantha chowk […]
SRINAGAR: A CRPF Constable died after falling unconscious during physical training at District Police Lines Kupwara on Thursday morning, an official said. The official said that the CRPF Constable, namely Sreejith J of 162 Battalion, fell unconscious during routine PT. “The trooper was immediately removed from the site to SDH Kupwara, where the doctors declared him […]
Srinagar: An unidentified body has been found at Watnard village in Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, an official said.The official said that passersby sighted a body this morning and subsequently informed the Police.”A police team reached the site and had taken the body into its possession,”the official said adding, “The identity of the […]