Dr Abid calls on youth to preserve the timeless Art of Calligraphy
Addresses valedictory function on Calligraphy Workshop conducted by JKAACL SRINAGAR, JULY 20: Secretary Culture and Tourism, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah emphasized the vital role of the young generation in keeping the art of calligraphy alive during a valedictory function of a ten-day calligraphy workshop. The workshop, which focused on Arabic, Urdu, and English calligraphy, […]
Tribal community
Tribal population is getting the attention from the Tribal Affairs Department as the government is keen to uplift them in every respect. Recently the J & K administration held the National Tribal Festival at Srinagar. Recently Lt Governor lauded the significant contribution of the Tribal community in strengthening the spirit of cultural integration, and conservation […]
CS reviews movement of traffic and condition of Jammu- Srinagar National Highway
Also directs the Divisional administration for keeping check on prices of commodities SRINAGAR, JULY 19: After heavy rains and inclement weather in the Jammu Division, Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today took stock of the condition of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway for smooth movement of traffic on the highway. The meeting was attended by Principal […]
DC Ganderbal convenes District level Cooperative Development Committee meeting
GANDERBAL, JULY 19: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir who is also the Chairman District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC) Wednesday convened a meeting of District level Cooperative Development Committee for implementation of various schemes aimed to strengthen Cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach to the grassroots level. The chair was informed that […]
Pulwama attack: Casual labour of forest deptt succumbs
A causal labourer, who along with a forester was shot at by militants, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that a casual labourer identified as Imran Yousuf Wani of Charar-e-Sharief succumbed to his injuries at SMHS hospital. Imran had a bullet injury in thigh and was undergoing treatment at SMHS […]
Mission Amrit Sarovar
In Srinagar district recently Mission Amrit Sarovar was reviewed so that the pace of development is ascertained on the ground. In order to review the progress in the implementation of Mission Amrit Sarovar, aimed at developing and rejuvenating water bodies, a meeting of the Rural Development Department was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner […]
Districts, Municipalities, Panchayats with exemplary performance in tackling drug menace to be suitably rewarded: Dr Mehta
Bats for attaching properties of drug dealers as per the law SRINAGAR, JULY 18: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta remarked that the Districts, Municipalities and Panchayats registering outstanding performance in dealing with narcotics would be suitably rewarded by the UT Administration. The Chief Secretary made these remarks while chairing the 6th UT Level NCORD […]
Former MP, Public Delegations call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, JULY 18: Sh Choudhary Talib Hussain, Former Member Parliament and Vice Chairman J&K Haj Committee called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan today. Sh G H Mir, Senior Vice President, J&K Apni Party met the Lt Governor and discussed arrangements for Muharram. Earlier, a delegation of All Minority Employees Association of […]
Woman dead, husband injured in Pampore road accident
A woman died while her husband was injured in a road accident in Khrew area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. An official said that a scooty met with an accident in Wahab Sahab area of Khrew, resulting in injuries to a couple riding on it. He said that the duo was […]
Mental health services
There is a lot of focus on mental health care in Jammu and Kashmir. In this direction, an important MoU signed with NIMHANS Bengaluru will improve mental health services, training and capacity building of Medical Officers and nursing staff. The Lt Governor shared the strides made in developing the holistic healthcare ecosystem in the […]