Lt Governor attends ‘Kisan Maha Sammelan’ at Srinagar

Lt Governor attends ‘Kisan Maha Sammelan’ at Srinagar

Felicitates innovative, technically empowered farmers for their contribution to agriculture & horticulture sector Over the past two years, the government has shifted to the improved farming system on scientific lines and market-oriented policies in order to make agriculture and allied sector a sustainable & profitable economic activity: Lt Governor In spite of rapid urbanization, nearly […]

DG IMPARD presides over valedictory function of two training courses

DG IMPARD presides over valedictory function of two training courses

SRINAGAR, JUNE 29: Director General, J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration & Rural Development (IMPARD), Saurabh Bhagat today presided over the valedictory function of two training courses here at IMPARD Srinagar. These include three-day Training Course on “Post Disaster Reconstruction and Rehabilitation” coordinated by Dr. G. M. Dar, Associate Professor from and two-day Orientation Training […]

Encounter breaks out in Chidder Kulgam

Encounter breaks out in Chidder Kulgam

An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Chidder area of Ashmuji in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Wednesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the […]

23 JKAS Officers Transferred As Govt Orders Minor Reshuffle In Admin

23 JKAS Officers Transferred As Govt Orders Minor Reshuffle In Admin

Government on Thursday ordered transfer of 23 JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to two separate orders, Ms. Leena Padha, JKAS, Additional Inspector General of Registration, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Mission Director, Skill Development Mission, relieving Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (IAS) of the additional charge of the post. […]

Woman Electrocuted To Death In South Kashmir

Woman Electrocuted To Death In South Kashmir

Srinagar: A woman died due to electrocution at her home in Balpora village in South Kashmir’s Shopain district on Wednesday. Official said that the woman was engaged in some household chore, when she received a high volt electrical shock, leading to her instant death. The deceased woman has been identified as one Tanseema Jan wife […]

J&K’s mainstream political parties get invitation from Raj Bhavan

J&K’s mainstream political parties get invitation from Raj Bhavan

Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir’s mainstream leadership has been invited to Raj Bhavan this evening by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, sources disclosed. Sources said that LG’s secretariat has invited heads of National Conference, Peoples Conference, Peoples Democratic Party, Congress and other parties to Raj Bhavan at 6:00 PM. “The agenda of the event is not known. […]

India reports 14,506 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours

India reports 14,506 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours

India reported 14,506 fresh Covid infections in the last 24 hours, stated the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday. With this, India’s active caseload now stands at 99,602 with active cases now constituting 0.23% of the country’s total positive cases. As per the data shared by the ministry, India’s recovery rate stands […]

Abdullah Shafique ‘honoured’ to be compared to Rahul Dravid

Abdullah Shafique ‘honoured’ to be compared to Rahul Dravid

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Test opener Abdullah Shafique feels honoured to be compared with Indian legend Rahul Dravid by his captain Babar Azam. The stylish right-hander, who made his debut against Bangladesh last year, impressed during Australia’s visit to Pakistan in March. He scored a century in the first Test and a crucial 96-run second-innings knock to […]