Lt Governor chairs high-level meeting to review power scenario in J&K
JAMMU, MARCH 27: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review the power scenario in Jammu Kashmir, today at Civil Secretariat. The Lt Governor appraised the multi-pronged strategies to meet the high electricity demand in the summer season and directed for integrating reforms for making the Power sector robust and resilient. The […]
Two linemen electrocuted in Bandipora receiving station, hospitalized
Bandipora : Two linemen of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) were critically injured on Sunday late evening after they received an electric shock at Panzigam receiving station in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. An official told that the duo was critically injured after they were electrocuted while repairing the high voltage electricity line at the […]
Mega Job Fair
Mega Job Fair is conducted by the government in Jammu and Kashmir and is providing on spot placements to the job aspirants. Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir e-inaugurated Divisional level Mega Job Fair at Sgr Exhibition Ground, 3000 jobs on offer by 110 private companies; 542 placements made onspot Thousands of young jobseekers […]
Power shutdown
SRINAGAR, MARCH 25: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Grid Station Lisser shall remain affected on March 26 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to receiving station Panzgam shall remain affected on March 27 from 10 am to 4 pm. Likewise, the power supply to receiving stations […]
Russia presses along Ukraine front after Bakhmut slowdown
KREMINNA: Russian forces attacked northern and southern stretches of the front in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region on Friday, even as Kyiv said Moscow’s assault was flagging near the city of Bakhmut. Ukrainian military reports described heavy fighting along a line running from Lyman to Kupiansk, as well as in the south at Avdiivka on the […]
Youth found dead in Srinagar
A youth from Rambagh area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district was found dead on Saturday morning, officials said. They said that the body was spotted by locals, who later informed the police. They said that a team police reached to the spot and the body was shifted to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities. They […]
J-K: One died, 6 injured in ‘mortar shell blast’ inside factory
One person died and six others were injured in a mortar shell blast inside a factory in the Samba district on Saturday, officials said. A police official confirmed the death of one person and identified him as Mohan Lal. He said six persons injured in the incident inside the factory namely “Subash Chandra and Sons” […]
Large-scale production
In order to provide a boost to the farmers having small land holdings, the government is trying to introduce new technology. To achieve these objectives, several activities will be undertaken including establishing demonstration units for large-scale production, introducing new technologies such as hydroponics and vertical farming, promoting commercial cultivation, strengthening existing processing units, capacity […]
World TB DAY observed in Pulwama
PULWAMA, MARCH 24: District Tuberculosis Department, Pulwama today observed World TB Day to create awareness among the general public. The programme was organized by Dr. Ruquaya Rasool Kapta and IEC incharge Shahzeena Mushtaq. The programme was presided over by Chairman District Development Council Syed Abdul Bari, Additional District Development commissioner Pulwama, Sheikh Abdul Aziz. Chief […]
Encouraging farmers
Many mega projects have been approved for the farming sector in Jammu and Kashmir and in this direction recently the government has approved Rs 129.05 cr initiative to reduce fodder deficit, boost livestock sector under HADP. The government is encouraging farmers and other stakeholders to collaborate and work towards developing the agricultural and livestock sector, […]