Recently Srinagar Heritage Festival”Soun Meeraas” an initiative of District Administration Srinagar aimed to celebrate Srinagar’s rich cultural heritage begins to highlight local tradition, culture, heritage and art, through live exhibitions and demonstrations. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, launched the first leg of the mega event with Painting and Calligraphy competition at Jhelum River Front showcasing culture, […]
Recently Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology, and Environment Department, visited Bandipora to review the ongoing conservation measures on Wullar Lake. During the meeting, the Commissioner Secretary was briefed on conservation initiatives including the comprehensive management action plan, dredging activities, infrastructure development and the willow removal action plan. She emphasized the block-wise removal of willow trees, desilting […]
Recently Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant 1.5 crore saplings upto March end this financial year, aiming to improve the region’s green cover and mitigate climate change. Addressing recent concerns over increased forest fires, PCCF attributed the incidents to a prolonged dry spell. He said that swift action by […]
Bandipora: A residential house and l eight shops were damaged in massive fire that broke out on intervening night of Thrusday-Friday in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said here. An official said that the fire broke out in one of the residential structures and later spread to a nearby shop, resulting […]
Recently Chief Secretary, chaired a meeting of the Forest, Ecology & Environment Department to assess its functioning besides reviewing the progress on ongoing conservation measures for protection of lakes and wetlands in the Union Territory. Regarding Wular Lake conservation, the Chief Secretary instructed both the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and the Commissioner Secretary, […]
Jamm: Army on Thursday said that there were no casualties to troops in militants firing on its convoy in a village along Line of Control in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district yesterday. “Terrorists opened fire at an Indian Army convoy in Sunderbani, Akhnoor, yesterday. The firing was ineffective and our own troops responded swiftly,” Army […]
Recently DC Srinagar chaired District Level Committee meeting of NCORD. The meeting deliberated on key issues, including stricter enforcement actions against drug peddlers, intensified awareness campaigns and enhanced treatment and rehabilitation facilities for those affected by substance abuse. He took first hand appraisal from officers of all line departments and other stakeholders regarding the […]
Jammu: A tragic road accident took place at Thanamandi road resulting death of a one person and injury to another one in Rajouri district on Tuesday. Officials said that a vehicle bearing registration number JK11G-6280 lost its control near Thanamandi road resulting in instant death of one person and injury to another one. […]
Recently DC Budgam launched solarization of Government Buildings Under PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The initiative was launched by Deputy Commissioner Budgam, at DC office Complex. On the occasion, 50KW capacity panels were installed on both old & new buildings of DC Office. Morethan 90 government buildings across District Budgam shall be covered under this […]
Srinagar: Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi nominated J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the campaign against obesity and spread awareness on reducing edible oil consumption in food, the J&K Chief Minister expressed happiness over his inclusion. Omar while responding to PM’s nomination, wrote on X: “I’m very happy to join the campaign against obesity […]