Kerala govt approved several projects in Wayanad without comprehensive environmental review, say sources
The Kerala government approved numerous projects in Wayanad over the past four years, including those related to non-coal mining, without allegedly conducting a thorough study of the district’s topography and geomorphology, according to sources at the Environment Ministry on Monday. As per the document assessed by ANI, the state government approved several development projects in […]
Water supply
As Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing heat wave, recently Chief Secretary asked officers to ensure quality water, power supply to consumers. He instructed for ascertaining the need for deployment of additional water tankers so that people do not face any inconvenience due to water scarcity. He directed to ensure the supply of drinking water in […]
Crawley ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests; Cox gets maiden call-up
England opener Zak Crawley has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka with a fractured finger. The 26-year-old had hurt his little finger while taking a catch in the slip in the Edgbaston Test against West Indies last week and is likely to be replaced in the Playing XI by Dan […]
91 killed as Dhaka turns into battleground
DHAKA: Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign, clashed with government supporters on Sunday, with dozens killed in one of the deadliest days since demonstrations began. Rallies that began last month against civil service job quotas have escalated into some of the worst unrest of Hasina’s 15-year rule and shifted […]
Body of Pampore Man Recovered from Jhelum in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The body of a man was recovered from the river Jhelum near the Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. An official said that the man has been identified as Tariq Ahmad of Pampore, and his body has been sent to the hospital for medico-legal formalities. Police have taken cognisance of the […]
Active intervention
With the deficit in rainfall in the Kashmir leading to deficiency in the overall supply of drinking water, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, recently convened a meeting to address the issue with active intervention of PHE department and District Administrations by optimum utilization of all the available resources across the valley. The meeting was […]
Jammu and Kashmir: Six Govt Employees Terminated for Narco-Terror Involvement
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated six employees from their services over narco-terror links, officials said on Saturday. An official said that five policemen and a teacher were terminated for their involvement in terror financing through drug sales. He said that the administration, led by LG Governor Manoj Sinha, has invoked Article 311 […]
Awareness Programme
Recently Development and Facilitation Office (DFO) Srinagar under the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MSME organized Industry Awareness Programme (IAP) to create awareness among the business community regarding MSME competitive (LEAN) scheme. The awareness programme was attended by industrialists from Lassipora, Baghi Ali Mardan, Zakura and other industrial estates. Addressing the gathering, Director […]
J&K Leader Usman Majid Quits Apni Party Over Growing Proximity With BJP
Former Jammu and Kashmir minister and Apni Party vice president Usman Majid has parted ways with the party alleging that the “youngest regional outfit” was playing second fiddle to the BJP. “I have parted ways with the Apni Party as friends. But, it was clear that the they are aligned with BJP. We have seen […]
Innovation
Recently Chief Secretary of J&K reviewed progress on establishment of KKGs across J&K. He also reviewed Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) software portal. He underlined that establishment of KKGs is an innovative and remarkable step particularly for the farming community, who will have one stop solution for all of their grievances and issues in these centres. […]