Drug peddler arrested in Kulgam; contraband recovered
A drug peddler was arrested along with huge cache of contraband in south Kashmir district of Kulgam on Sunday. A police spokesperson said that following specific information about transportation of drugs, a checkpoint was established near Chamgund in Kulgam. “Police intercepted a motorcycle and during checking recovered 20 kg of poppy straw concealed in two […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir conducts extensive tour of Kupwara
Takes detailed review of physical/ financial progress under CAPEX, CSS KUPWARA, AUGUST 01: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today conducted a daylong extensive tour of district Kupwara to assess the impact of present climatic scenario on standing crops. During the tour, the Director also visited the Departmental Vegetable farm, Vegetable clusters and farmers’ […]
US Navy says drone strike hit oil tanker off Oman
DUBAI: US Navy explosive experts believe a drone strike targeted an oil tanker that came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, killing two on board, the American military said on Saturday. The strike on Thursday night on the oil tanker Mercer Street marks the first-known fatal attack after years of […]
Maharashtra Reports Its 1st Case Of Zika Virus After A 50-Year-Old Woman Tests Positive
Maharashtra has reported its first case of Zika virus after a 50-year-old woman tested positive for the infection, officials said on Saturday. While appealing to people to not panic, state government officials said that the woman has completely recovered from the infection and that neither she nor her family members have any symptoms of the […]
IAAS probationers meet Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: A group of probationers of Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS) led by Principal Accountant General (Audit) Jammu & Kashmir, Sh. Pramod Kumar today met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. During the interaction, the IAAS probationers discussed various issues related to J&K and were happy to see the enthusiastic […]
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
JK government has been working in a focused manner on the overall rural development especially on the roads so that the villages become hubs of economic activities and with the result change the lives of the people. Jammu and Kashmir according to the LG Manoj Sinha is witnessing a new rural economic revolution, which had […]
Lt Governor releases pictorial e-compendium of 9514 projects worth Rs 3900 cr completed under UT Sector Capex during 2020-21
J&K has achieved an unprecedented level of transparency in the execution of works; Financial reforms showing impact on the ground: LG 37% more projects completed in 2020-21 as compared to the previous fiscal SRINAGAR, JULY 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released an e-book consisting of pictorial compendium of 9514 projects worth Rs 3900 cr […]
Lt Governor takes district-wise assessment of Covid situation with Covid Task Force, DCs, SsP
Directs DCs to adopt Zero tolerance against non-observance of Covid Appropriate Behaviour LG directs Health Department to prioritize vaccination of college & university students Adherence of CAB, maximum vaccination coverage, testing, strict implementation of micro containment zones need to be ensured to eliminate the threat of 3rd wave: LG J&K’s average vaccination coverage of first […]
Two militants killed in Dachigam gunfight
Two unidentified militants were killed in a gunfight in forest area of Nagberan Tarsar of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. A senior Police officer told GNS that two militants have been killed, however their identity couldn’t be established as of now. The officer further said that the exact location of the place were this […]
DDC Srinagar reviews progress under Jal Jeevan Mission
Sets deadline for 100% coverage under scheme SRINAGAR JULY 09:- In order to ensure 100 percent coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad chaired a meeting with sectorial officers here today. The meeting discussed physical and financial progress of JJM works being executed in the district as […]