Agri census
Government has given priority to agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir. In this direction recently DC reviewed progress under 11th Agriculture Census at Baramulla. He directed revenue officers to complete the Census exercise & uploading of data entries. On the occasion, a threadbare discussion was held wherein focus was laid on the collection […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, APRIL 17: Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to Nanak Chack, Supwal, Barian and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 18 from 10 am to 12 noon.
Lt Governor attends book launch event in remembrance of Prof. Giridhar Prasad Thakur
NEW DELHI, APRIL 17: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the book launch event in remembrance of Prof. Giridhar Prasad Thakur, today. The Lt Governor paid tributes to Prof. Giridhar Prasad Thakur for his significant contribution to Psychological research and teaching. “He was a leading luminary of Psychology and a world leader in many areas […]
Massive Fire Engulfs Shopping Complex At Dargah Hazratbal
A massive fire has broken out in a multi-storeyed shopping complex, just opposite to Sir Syed Gate of University of Kashmir, at Dargah Hazratbal. As per initial reports a fire broke out around 11:45 AM in a multi-storeyed shopping complex and soon after spread to the other compartments of the complex, housing several food outlets […]
New budget
For the development of industrial estates, promotion of Ease of Doing Business, export hubs creation to get focus in J&K. The Budget has a provision of conducting exhibitions for showcasing industrial potential of the region besides organizing workshops on capacity building and start-up promotion. The budget has also earmarked funds for providing Turnover Incentives to […]
Amid forecast for rain spell, night temp records increase in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for isolated very light rain and thunderstorm in the next 24 hours and fairly widespread precipitation thereafter till April 21, night temperature recorded a rise on Saturday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.1°C against 9.0°C on the previous night and it was 1.5°C […]
Denied BJP ticket, former Dy CM set to join Congress in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi who announced his decision to resign from the primary membership of the BJP after being denied a ticket to contest in the May 10 Assembly elections, on Friday decided to join the Congress. His decision came after a meeting with Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar, Leader […]
Mega road-projects
Many mega road-projects including from the National Highway are under progress and the government is taking periodic reviews for the completion of these projects within the timeline. Recently Divisional Commissioner Jammu reviewed the status of road projects being executed in the districts of Jammu Division by National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) and National Highway […]
CAO Inaugurates Pouni FPO
REASI, APRIL 14: An office of Pouni Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO Pouni) was inaugurated today in main Bazar Pouni by Chief Agriculture Officer, Harbans Singh in the presence of prominent citizens and PRI Members. The CEO Pouni Surinder Sharma presented a detailed work plan with the focus to increase membership drive. Around 105 farmers have […]
Amid wet spell forecast after April 15, light temp rises in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for wet spell after April 15, night temperature recorded a rise on Friday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.0°C against 7.2°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C above normal for the summer capital. Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 6.0°C, […]