Smooth implementation

Smooth implementation

Recently Jal Shakti Minister, reviewed the progress on works being executed under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Budgam during an online meeting held here in this regard. He impressed upon all the officers of Jal Shakti Department to expedite the execution of works under JJM and work in unison for smooth implementation of the ambitious […]

Slight Improvement In The Night Temperatures In Kashmir

Slight Improvement In The Night Temperatures In Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 14: Despite several places in Kashmir recording sub-zero temperatures, there was a slight improvement in the night temperatures across the region, officials said on Friday. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar city recorded a minimum of minus 1.3°C, an increase of over a notch from previous night. On the intervening night of Wednesday […]

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 […]

Venues’ upgrade cost increase forces PCB to seek overdraft

Venues’ upgrade cost increase forces PCB to seek overdraft

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to take an overdraft of Rs3 to 6 billion for the current fiscal year after the estimated budget for the reconstruction of three major international venues of the country was raised by Rs5 billion, the minutes of the Board of Governors (BoG) meeting held in December last […]

Sharaa speaks of ‘strong strategic ties’ with Russia in Putin phone call

Sharaa speaks of ‘strong strategic ties’ with Russia in Putin phone call

DAMASCUS: Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasised the “strong strategic ties” between his country and Russia during his first telephone call with President Vladimir Putin since taking power, the Syrian presidency said on Wednesday. Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ousted Moscow’s close ally Bashar al-Assad in December after a lightning offensive, and questions have […]

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 […]