Industrial Policy
Recently Chief Secretary, chaired a meeting of Industries & Commerce Department to take assessment of the evolving Industrial scenario in J&K. He advised for acting strictly against the allottes, who are not able to setup their units in specific timeframes provided under the New Industrial Policy. He asked about the progress made on identification of […]
People Of JK Have Endured ‘Suffering And Hardship’ Since 2014: Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have endured nothing but “suffering and hardship” in the last 10 years. He was addressing a one-day delegate convention in Doda, where the National Conference members and local leaders gathered to discuss key issues affecting the region, a party spokesman […]
Progressive education
Recently Chief Secretary, held a meeting of School Education Department (SED) to take stock of the projects taken up under different schemes and the modern technology based learning solutions for the students. Regarding VSK, Jammu it was revealed that it is going to be commissioned soon. It was divulged that it would be helpful in […]
Security Tightened in Kashmir for Independence Day celebrations
SRINAGAR: Adequate security arrangements have been made in Kashmir to ensure incident-free Independence Day celebrations, with a multi-tier security set put in place at the venue of the main function here. A full dress rehearsal was held on Tuesday at the Bakshi Stadium where Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi took the […]
Kashmir’s LD Hospital Treats 800 Patients Daily, Say Officials
SRINAGAR: Lal Ded Hospital, the only tertiary care maternity hospital in the Kashmir Valley, continues to experience a huge influx of patients, with around 800 individuals being treated daily in its Outpatient Department (OPD) and casualty ward. An official at the hospital informed that, on average, 25-30 Full Term Normal Deliveries (FTND) are reported daily. […]
Tap Water
Recently Chief Secretary, held UT Level Steering Committee (UTLSC) Meeting of AMRUT 2.0 called to consider giving administrative approval to 47 Water Supply Schemes (WSS) for major towns of J&K. The Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD, gave out details of the projects sanctioned under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 for J&K. She revealed […]
US presidential candidate Kamala says she supports eliminating taxes on tips
LAS VEGAS: US Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters in Nevada on Saturday she supported eliminating taxes on tips, taking a similar position to her rival Donald Trump in an effort to win over service workers, an important constituency in the state. Harris and her Democratic running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, wrapped up a […]
Kashmiri Student Found Dead In Bengaluru
SRINAGAR: A Kashmiri student who was studying in Bengaluru was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his rented accommodation on Sunday evening, officials said. An official said that the student from Reva University in Bengaluru, who was living as a paying guest there, was found dead on Sunday evening. He said that the student has […]
Block Diwas
In every district of Jammu and Kashmir administrative heads are organizing weekly Block Diwas Recently District Administration Bandipora organised weekly Block Diwas programme at Kralpora Bandipora to address public issues and grievances. The Programme aimed to address and resolve various public issues and grievances was presided over by ADDC Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt besides DDC Bonakoot […]
Craft city
Recently Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Certificate Award Ceremony marking the recognition of Srinagar as ‘World Craft City’ by World Crafts Council (WCC). Srinagar is the 4th city of India to receive the prestigious title of ‘World Craft City’. The Certificate Award Ceremony was attended by World Crafts Council President Sa’ad Hani Al-Qaddumi and […]