Advisor Baseer Khan chairs 91st BoD meeting of JKTDC
JAMMU, APRIL 19: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today chaired the 91st Board of Directors meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) at Civil Secretariat here. Secretary Tourism, Managing Director JKTDC, Director Tourism Jammu and other officers were present. While speaking on the occasion, Advisor asked the JKTDC to evolve effective […]
Advisor Farooq Khan convenes meeting with Social Welfare, ICDS officers; Reviews vital projects
Lauds facilities at Girls Orphanage Centre Anantnag, emphasizes establishment of same centres in all districts SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today convened a marathon meeting with the officers of Social Welfare and ICDS Departments to review the functioning of these vital entities of the UT government. Director, Social Welfare Department, Bashir Ahmad […]
DC Srinagar chairs Governing Body meeting of ‘Rogi Kalyan Samiti’
SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today chaired the Governing Body meeting of ‘Rogi Kalyan Samiti’ (RKS) at DC office Complex here. The meeting was convened to review the functioning of Unani Hospital Shalteng and discuss measures required with respect to future planning for upgradation of the hospital. He also […]
Jammu and Kashmir reported 1516 new covid-19 cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 1516 new covid-19 cases, second highest so far, even as six more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said 768 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 748 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall case tally to 148208. On Sunday, […]
Gunfight rages in Shopian
Gunfight rages between militants and government forces in Zeipora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Zeipora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering […]
Peace efforts
Peace efforts between India and Pakistan became visible to the world when both the DGMO’s announced a comprehensive ceasefire agreement and the armies of both the countries and their ground commanders have asked their troops to stick to this agreement. Such efforts have gained currency due to the intervention of UAE government as being […]
Div Com conducts Jammu city tour, inspects sanitation services being provided by JMC
Also inspects Navratra festival arrangements at Bahu Fort, progress on beautification projects JAMMU, APRIL 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today conducted an extensive tour of Jammu city early morning and inspected the sanitation services being provided by Jammu Municipal Corporation in the city. The Div Com was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner General Jammu, […]
DC Budgam inspects Covid-19 vaccination sites across District
Warns disciplinary action for dereliction of duties BUDGAM, APRIL 18: Deputy Commissioner Budgam Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza today inspected Covid-19 Vaccination sites set up across district for facilitating vaccination drive to stop spread of Covid-19 pandemic. The DC during his visit inspected many areas of District including PHC Wadwan, Sub Centre Aarth, Soibugh, SDH Narbal & […]
J-K govt orders closure of educational institutions, limits gatherings
Srinagar: The government on Sunday ordered closure of all universities and colleges for imparting on-campus / in-person education to the students in Jammu and Kashmir till May 15. “All Universities and Colleges in J&K shall remain closed for imparting on-campus / in-person education to the students till 15.05.2021,except for the courses/programs that require physical presence […]
J&K Reports Highest Single-Day Covid-19 Spike With 1526 Cases, 6 Deaths
Jammu and Kashmir reported 1526 new covid-19 cases while six persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, the highest single day infections as well as fatalities reported this year, officials said on Sunday. They said that 547 cases were from Jammu Division and 979 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total case tally […]