GoI launches PM-KUSUM for farmers
Scheme to save nearly 17% electric power consumption, enhance income of farmers SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Gol has accorded sanction to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), a Scheme for upliftment of Farmers in the country. Under the scheme, subsidized solar powered agriculture pumps […]
Samoon asks pvt polytechnics to start their operations
Also reviews admission, infrastructure needs of new colleges SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon today took stock of the admission process and infrastructure in private polytechnics here in valley. The meeting was attended by Secretary in SDD, Director SDD, Secretary BOTE, other officers and representatives of KITE polytechnic […]
DC Kulgam reviews functioning of Revenue Department
KULGAM, AUGUST 26: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today chaired a meeting of officers and took a detailed review of the functioning of the Revenue Department. During the meeting, the DC took a detailed review of progress and deposition of Jamabandis, Girdawaries, Attestation of mutations and progress on eviction of encroachment […]
Covid-19 threat still looming large; vaccination best solution to curb Pandemic: DC B’gam
BUDGAM, AUGUST 26: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today appealed the un-vaccinated population of the district to get inoculated at an earliest as it is the best solution to curb the looming threat of Pandemic. The DC said this during his routine press briefing on Covid-19 containment measures, present status and preparedness. […]
CEO Mission Youth holds meeting with Hinduja Group, Ashok Leyland for youth initiatives
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26: Secretary Tribal Affairs and CEO Mission Youth held detailed interaction with senior functionaries and representatives of Hinduja Group and Ashok Leyland in line with directions of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha for creating employment and entrepreneurship avenues for youth. Hinduja Group team led by Dr S K Chadha reaffirmed the commitment of Rs. 16 Cr […]
J&K: Traffic resumes on Srinagar-Jammu national highway
Srinagar, Aug 26: Traffic has resumed on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only road connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country, a traffic police official said here on Thursday. No vehicle was allowed on Wednesday from Srinagar or Jammu on the highway in view of weekly maintenance. The UT administration has decided to […]
Anantnag Villagers Hold Protest Against PHE Department
Anantnag: People of Chenigund area of Dooru in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district staged a protest against the alleged failure of Public Health Engineering (PHE) department in providing drinking water to them. Protestors told GNS that they have brought the matter to the notice of concerned authorities from time to time but nothing has been done […]
Indian spot gold rate and silver price on Thursday, Aug 26, 2021
Gold Price in India ( ₹47480) has decreased since yesterday( ₹47490). Although, it was above the average gold price observed this week ( ₹47384.3) by 0.2%. Although global Gold Price Today ($1816.7) experienced growth of 0.18%, the Gold Price remained low in the Indian market ( ₹47480). Gold and other precious metals on Thursday, Aug 26, 2021 Following yesterday’s […]
England in driving seat after India fold up for 78
LEEDS: England great James Anderson ripped through the top order as India collapsed to 78 all out on the first day of the third Test at Headingley on Wednesday. By stumps, England were already enjoying a lead of 42 runs as Rory Burns (52) and Haseeb Hameed (60) batted through 42 overs to take them […]
Gunman kills 4 in attack near French embassy in Tanzania
DAR SALAAM: A gunman killed three police officers and a private security guard on a rampage through a diplomatic quarter of Tanzania’s main city Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, before being shot dead while holed up in a guardhouse at the French embassy’s gate. Videos on the internet, apparently filmed by onlookers from buildings across […]