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Union Joint Secretary reviews progress of Centre of excellence projects

Union Joint Secretary reviews progress of Centre of excellence projects

Srinagar Feburary:-Union Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MIDH), Rajbir Singh today chaired a meeting to review the progress of various Centre of Excellence (COE) projects being taken under Indo Dutch Cooperation. Union Joint Secretary reviews progress of Centre of Excellence projects The meeting was attended by Mission Director (MIDH) J&K, Ajaz Ahmad […]

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“Important To Lift Restrictions Swiftly”: EU Spokesperson After Kashmir Visit

“Important To Lift Restrictions Swiftly”: EU Spokesperson After Kashmir Visit

The visit, organised by the government, had been criticised by opposition parties in India who were stopped in early days of the lockdown from visiting Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi:  India has taken positive steps to restore normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir but it is important to lift the remaining restrictions swiftly, the European Union […]

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“China Has Coronavirus, Kashmir Has…”: PDP Leader On Public Safety Act

“China Has Coronavirus, Kashmir Has…”: PDP Leader On Public Safety Act

PDP leader also said that the delegation of foreign envoys visit to the region was a kind of “diplomatic tourism” being done by the government and said it will have no effect on the condition of the people. New Delhi:  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Fayaz Ahmad Mir compared the Public […]

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Govt keen to promote, uplift MSMEs in JK: Dwivedi

Govt keen to promote, uplift MSMEs in JK: Dwivedi

  JAMMU, FEBRUARY 13: Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, M. K. Dwivedi, today chaired a meeting here to review the functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited (SICOP). The meeting was attended by the Special Secretary I&C Department, Director I&C Department Jammu, Managing Director SICOP and Director (Finance) I&C Department. During […]

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Khurshid, Talat take stock of public grievances at Srinagar

Khurshid, Talat take stock of public grievances at Srinagar

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 13: Commissioner Secretary, Public Works Department (R&B) Khurshid Ahmad Shah and Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Talat Parvez Rohelalla today took stock of people’s grievances during a day-long public grievance camp held at Banquet Hall, Srinagar. During the programme, a large number of deputations and individuals from Srinagar, Budgam, Anantnag, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kulgam, […]

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CoE discusses modalities regarding declaration of Dal Lake, its surroundings as Eco Sensitive Zone

CoE discusses modalities regarding declaration of Dal Lake, its surroundings as Eco Sensitive Zone

A meeting of Committee of Expert (CoE) was held on Thursday to review and discuss the draft notification for declaring Dal Lake and its surroundings as Eco-Sensitive Zone. The Committee of Expert (CoE) on Dal and Nageen Lake comprising Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala, Dr Nivedita P Haran, MD Delhi Metro Rail Corporation […]

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Advisor Khan reviews preparedness for Gulmarg winter games

Advisor Khan reviews preparedness for Gulmarg winter games

 JAMMU, FEBRUARY 13: Advisor to Lt. Governor Farooq Khan convened a meeting regarding conduct of Khelo India Winter Games, J&K scheduled to be held from 7th to 11th March at Gulmarg and to review preparedness thereof. Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Tourism and Culture Zubair Ahmad, MD JKTDC, MD J&K Cable Car […]

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Srinagar: Orientation programme for returning, assistant returning officers being held tomorrow

Srinagar: Orientation programme for returning, assistant returning officers being held tomorrow

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 13: In connection with the just announced Panchayat elections to vacant Sarpanch and Panch seats, a one-day orientation programme for officers nominated as returning officers and assistant returning officers in Srinagar is being held tomorrow on February 14. During the orientation programme which will be held at DC Office Srinagar and will start […]

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Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances Inside Mosque in Srinagar

Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances Inside Mosque in Srinagar

Srinagar: A 78-year-old cleric and the former chief of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Abdul Gani Dar was killed inside a mosque at Maisuma area of Srinagar. Officials that Dar alias Gani Ghazali, who was a prominent cleric of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadith (JeA), had offered Zuhr (afternoon) prayers at Maisuma masjid. “He was found dead soon after Zuhr prayers. Seemingly it looked […]

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Mobile Internet services restored in Kashmir

Mobile Internet services restored in Kashmir

Srinagar: Mobile Internet services was restored in Kashmir on Thursday afternoon, hours after authorities had suspended the facility to prevent rumours about the health of separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The services were snapped late Wednesday night after some social media posts claimed the health of the 90-year-old Geelani deteriorated, they said. Adequate number […]