Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, attended the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) here today. The CAC meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar to review progress on the scheme and formulate […]
Srinagar: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has extended the term of the Local Bodies Dedicated Backward Classes Commission, which was constituted last year to work out reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies, up to February 28. Sources said that the J&K government has extended […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]