Paddy Cultivation is in the focus of agriculture department in Jammu and Kashmir. Recently Lt Governor Manoj Sinha attended ‘Paddy Transplantation Festival’ at Anantnag He said that Paddy cultivation is the backbone of J&K’s economy and farmers with their unwavering commitment are playing a vital role in ensuring food security and maintaining the agrarian traditions. […]
JAMMU, July 1: The story of lavender cultivation that began with a single farmer via the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) Jammu’s intervention under the Aroma Mission has now turned into a game changer bringing about economic prosperity besides transforming Doda’s landscape. The CSIR-IIIM that aimed at transforming the Jammu and Kashmir district with […]
SRINAGAR: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday said that he hopes that the NDA constituents will rethink the implementation of three new criminal laws in the country. “We had wanted that a new government will be formed after the (Lok Sabha) elections and these laws would be reviewed but it has not happened. However, […]
JAMMU: Security personnel recovered a rusted mortar shell in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Monday, officials said. Locals in the district’s Badori village spotted the shell in a field and alerted police, they said. A bomb disposal squad was rushed to the spot to defuse it, they added. AGENCIES
JAMMU, July 1: The Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu is all set to introduce the first ever HIV viral load testing facility from mid of July within the hospital premises. Official sources said that the HIV viral load testing facility is being introduced this month at Jammu GMC, adding, “the facility previously was […]
In order to provide farmers in Jammu and Kashmir the latest central schemes, J&K administration is trying to have its focus on it. Recently Chief Secretary, reviewed implementation of flagship Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) here. He held detailed discussion on status of applications by the farmers in different districts, their skilling through Daksh Kisan […]
Srinagar: Authorities have placed under suspension a Naib Tehsildar for leaving the station without permission and “sabotaging” the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra. “Sh. Ovais Amir, Naib Tehsildar Pahalgam is hereby placed under suspension for leaving the station without permission and sabotaging the ongoing SANJY 2024,” reads an order by Deputy Commissioner Anantnag. “Meanwhile, Sub Divisional […]
With focus on health services J&K administration is upgrading all the health facilities in Jammu and Kashmir. Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, dedicated 300 LPM Oxygen Plant to the general public at District Hospital Budgam which was funded under the District Capex plan. The long pending demand met today (Oxygen Plant), has an Oxygen room […]
Bhadarwah, June 28: Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst wreaked havoc in the Thathri market of Doda district, early this morning, inundating vast areas along the Batote-Kishtwar National Highway. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life have been reported so far. The cloudburst occurred at 3 Am, resulting in massive mudslides that impacted the entire […]
The J & K administration has a special focus on youth and their future. Recently Lt Governor inaugurated NIFT Srinagar’s Youth Fest SPECTRUM-2024. He said that the 2-day festival will provide opportunities for students of NIFT and other educational institutions of Kashmir Valley to explore their hidden talents in performing arts, sports, fashion shows and […]