Youth engagement
There is a special emphasis of JK administration on the youth engagement and their empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir. In this connection in the recent past not only there is a focus on the sports activities but also on various avenues in the business and in the employment for the youth. Recently Advisor Farooq Khan […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
JK reports 160 new positive cases, 315511 recovered so far SRINAGAR, JULY 28: The Government on Wednesday informed that 160 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 60 from Jammu division and 100 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 321026. […]
Samoon reviews Skill Development projects under CAPEX plan 2021-22
SRINAGAR, JULY 28: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hasan Samoon, today chaired a meeting to review the physical and financial progress on projects of Skill Development Department being executed under CAPEX budget 2021-22. The meeting reviewed in detail the physical and financial achievements under CAPEX budget 2021-22 in reference to identified Government Polytechnics […]
DG Horticulture conducts extensive tour of North Kashmir
SRINAGAR, JULY 28: The Director General (DG), Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today conducted an extensive tour of North Kashmir to take stock of different activities, works. During the tour, the DG visited Canning Centre at Sopore, where he instructed Chief Horticulture Officer, Baramulla to ensure timely completion of renovation works being carried out at the Centre. […]
Advisor Farooq Khan visits Ganderbal, assesses construction projects of SWD
Inspects under construction Old Age Home, Rehabilitation Home for mentally ill persons GANDERBAL, JULY 28: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today visited Ganderbal district to take stock of ongoing construction projects being executed by Social Welfare Department (SWD) in the district. Advisor inspected progress on construction of Old Age Home at Pandach Ganderbal and […]
Loss of human lives in JK due to the series of cloudbursts
By: Wani Parvaiz CK Srinagar Many people have lost their lives as some of them were washed away due to the flash floods triggered by the cloudbursts which hit Jammu and Kashmir at many places especially in Kishtwar. These flash floods have not only resulted in loss of human lives but have inflicted damage […]
After Kishtwar, Kargil faces flash floods due to cloudburst
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar While the tragedy struck Kishtwar with the loss of human lives, cloudburst in Kargil area of Ladakh triggered flash floods, damaging houses, one power project and also the vast fields of agriculture as the crop was growing this summer. Reports from Kargil said that the flash floods triggered by the […]
Indian spot gold rate and silver price on Wednesday, Jul 28, 2021
Spot gold prices in India( ₹47650) have decreased since yesterday( ₹47660). Also, it was lower than the average gold price observed this week ( ₹47812.9) by 0.34%. Although global gold prices($1816.7) experienced growth of 0.18%, the spot gold price remained low in Indian market( ₹47650). Gold and other precious metals on Wednesday, Jul 28, 2021 Global spot prices continued […]
Simone Biles fails in gold bid as Naomi Osaka crashes out
TOKYO: Simone Biles’ bid to launch a history-making goldrush at the Tokyo Olympics fell apart after a single vault on Tuesday when the gymnast superstar pulled out of the team event, and her American team mates were beaten to the title by the Russians. The late-night drama was a fitting end to a day which […]
China’s sea claims have ‘no basis’ in international law, says Pentagon chief
SINGAPORE: Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday that Beijing’s expansive claims in the South China Sea have “no basis in international law”, taking aim at China’s growing assertiveness in the hotly contested waters. Austin’s broadside came at the start of his first trip to Southeast Asia as US defence secretary, as he seeks to […]