Potential areas
Government has decided to promote commercial cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants in Jammu and Kashmir. For this purpose a new project has been approved and more land would be brought under cultivation of these plants. Upon identification of potential areas for MAP cultivation, the project shall undertake establishment of MAP germ plasm banks. Harvesting […]
Search launched after gunshot like sound heard in Srinagar’s Qamarwari
Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday launched a cordon and search in Qamarwari area of Srinagar after gunshot like sound was heard in the area. Srinagar police in a Tweet, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) informed that some gunshot like sound was heard in Qamarwari area. Police said a team of cops […]
PDP Chief Mehbooba’s Daughter Moves Court For Renewal Of Passport
SRINAGAR, Feb 15: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija moved the Jammu and Kashmir High Court for issuance of passport, pleading that she needs the travel document immediately to pursue her higher education outside the country. The 35-year-old said her passport expired on January 2, and she had applied for a fresh one in advance […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 15: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Parade, Kalijani, Pacca Danga, Link Road, Purani Mandi and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 16 from 12 noon to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Nagri, Jarmal, Airwan, Jakhbar, Saidpur, Pandori, Khokyal, Industrial Area, and adjoining areas […]
Colleges Reopen After Winter Vacation In Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Feb 15: All colleges in Kashmir valley reopened after observing 50-day-long winter vacation on Wednesday, amid sunny weather. The colleges were closed for winter vacation on December 27, 2022 reopened today after 50 days much to the delight of the students who were feeling enthusiastic and overjoyed entering their respective colleges in Srinagar. I […]
Mercury Rises But Stays Below Sub-Zero Level In Kashmir
Srinagar: The minimum temperature stayed below sub-zero level in Kashmir Valley despite further increase on Wednesday. The weather department here has already forecast mainly dry weather till the weekend. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.2°C against the previous night’s minus 1.6°C . Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was […]
Didn’t allow BJP agenda to prevail in J&K during our coalition govt: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party president and former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti said that during the coalition government of PDP and BJP, she didn’t allow BJP agenda to prevail in Jammu and Kashmir and that she doesn’t take statements of Home Minister Amit Shah seriously as those are “Jumlas” only. Addressing a news conference, Mehbooba, said […]
Budget document
In the union budget Jammu and Kashmir has a special mention for the implementation of projects and for the welfare of the common people. The provision is for subsidized helicopter services in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to provide connectivity to remote areas The budget had special mention of enhancement of sports facilities in […]
Colleges in Kashmir to reopen tomorrow
Srinagar: Following a fifty days of winter vacations, Colleges in winter zones in Jammu and Kashmir are all set to resume academics from Wednesday. In December-2022, the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department announced winter vacations for all government degree Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir. The Higher Education Department in an order had said that […]
Rich cultural heritage of J&K is it’s biggest asset, needs to be revived: Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah
Secretary Culture directs for revitalisation of department on massive scale Yearly events calendar, human resource upskilling on cards Department plans to attract youth, increase their participation JAMMU, FEBRUARY 14: All heritage sites and other protected monuments must be renovated and given facelift on mission mode while ensuring that their aesthetics and sanctity are not compromised […]