DG Horticulture conducts extensive tour of Pulwama
Chairs meeting regarding implementation “Modified High Density Plantation Scheme” SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: The Director General (DG) Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today conducted an extensive tour of District Pulwama. During the visit, the DG inspected the building at Dangerpora Pulwama, which has recently been allotted to the Department of Horticulture, Kashmir by District Administration. On […]
DIC Pulwama organises Covid-19 awareness rally
Distributes pamphlets, stickers; appeals people to follow CAB PULWAMA, AUGUST 11: The District Information Centre (DIC) Pulwama today organised a rally to create awareness regarding implementation of Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) in the district from DC office to New Bus Stand here. On the occasion, hundreds of pamphlets, masks and sanitizers were distributed among the commuters, pedestrians, […]
Ahead of August 15 security forces recover arms, ammunition at Bandipora, Rajouri
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar In the intensified vigil jointly by security forces, army and police, on Wednesday officials said that arms and ammunition were recovered at Bandipora in North Kashmir while a grenade was recovered from Rajouri also. Giving details, police said that three Ak-47 rifles, two pistols and 18 grenades besides a large […]
A warming world is affecting Indian agriculture, industries
Changes wrought by the climate crisis will have economy-wide repercussions in India if not mitigated, shrivelling both agriculture and industry, experts have warned. Poverty could rise, they said. A bleak report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on Monday on the “science of climate change” said the impacts of global warming were intensifying and […]
England recall Moeen Ali for second India Test
LONDON: Moeen Ali has been recalled to the England squad for Thursday’s second Test against India. The 34-year-old all-rounder has played only one Test match in the last two years, against India in Chennai almost six months ago, but will link up with the team at Lord’s. England were outplayed for large periods of the […]
Taliban seize seventh Afghan provincial capital
KABUL: The Taliban seized another Afghan provincial capital on Tuesday — the seventh in less than a week — as tens of thousands of people fled their homes in the north for the relative safety of Kabul and other centres. A provincial lawmaker said the insurgents had taken Farah city, capital of the same-named province […]
Himachal Pradesh: Schools Closed Again Till Aug 22, RTPCR Test Must For Tourists
With Covid active cases already over 2,300 within a fortnight, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to close all schools and educational institutions till August 22. The schools were opened only on August 2 but with a sudden surge in Covid cases, including those reported among the children, the government has taken a quick call to shut down […]
SRINAGAR DEVELOPMENT
There are many developmental projects going on in Srinagar city as there is a lot of scope for the beautification because of the fact that it is being developed as a smart city along with Jammu. Under the smart city project, Srinagar is getting a facelift and after the completion of many projects it would […]
DIC Poonch organises awareness programme on CAB
POONCH, AUGUST 10: District Information Centre Poonch today organised a series of awareness events on COVID Appropriate Behaviour. The programmes were held at Chandak, Mandi, Kalai, Dungus, Challas, Poonch Town, Surankote and adjoining areas. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated across the Nation to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence. As a part of […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Lethpora Awantipora; inspects development works
Reviews I-Day arrangements, Covid mitigation measures, winter Preparedness PULWAMA, AUGUST 10: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, on Monday conducted an extensive tour of Lethpora, Pulwama to take stock of various ongoing development works being executed in the area. Advisor also assessed disaster mitigation efforts, winter preparedness of PDD and arrangements being put in place […]