Opinion

 Crescent Kashmir

Digitization of record

Digitization of record

  There are huge archieves repositories in Srinagar and Jammu and the authorities are trying to hold such record in the heritage building of Mubarak Mandi. In a recent review meeting Chief Secretrary of jammu and Kashmir informed that digitization of archival record has been completed in Jammu repository and in Kashmir repository, 50% digitization […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Recently Chief Secretary took a holistic review of the working of the Department of Culture and Department of Tribal Affairs in two separate meetings. He asked for completion of the digitization of archival records besides ongoing restoration works on several archaeological monuments. He asked for increasing the footfall to the museums and libraries under the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Healthcare

Healthcare

Healthcare is the top priority of Jammu and Kashmir administration and post pandemic there is special focus on the functioning of hospitals and health facilities. Recently Secretary Health and Medical Education, who is also holding the charge of Director SKIMS, today visited Maternity Hospital SKIMS and reviewed its functioning. He had a detailed interaction with […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Food Safety rules

Food Safety rules

Food Safety rules are being implemented in every district of jammu and Kashmir by the authorities. It is being implemented under the Food safety & Standard Act (FSSA), 2006. Recently Deputy Commissioner Kupwara impressed upon the concerned officers to ensure strict implementation of the Food Safety rules so that the consumers get healthy and hygienic […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Substantial incentives

Substantial incentives

Recently I&C Deptt overshoots financial targets set by DPIIT for 2023-24. Furthermore, the Department of Industries and commerce has approved substantial incentives during the current financial year. In FY 2023-24, Rs. 85.15 crore stands approved under Capital Investment Incentive (CII), Rs. 27.45 crore under Working Capital Interest Subvention (WCIS), and Rs.7.48 crore through Capital Interest […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Sports icons

Sports icons

Recently LG Manoj Sinha felicitated the medal winners of National and International Competitions for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23 He said that our Sports Icons are the true inspiration for the youth of Jammu Kashmir and the efforts of the government to take sports to villages, far-flung and border areas have bridged the decades-old gap […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Medal winners

Medal winners

Recently LG Manoj Sinha felicitated the medal winners of National and International Competitions for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23. He congratulated all the athletes and coaches on their outstanding performances. A total 368 sportspersons, from 17 disciplines, received special cash awards amounting to Rs 1.35 crore directly in their Bank accounts through DBT mode. Rs […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Paragliding Course

Paragliding Course

Recently Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, flagged off a group of 25 adventure enthusiasts from Railway station here to undertake a 17-day Special Combined Paragliding Course at  NIMAS Training area in Seppa, Arunachal Pradesh, renowned for adventure sports education. She highlighted on the  tremendous potential of Jammu as an adventure tourism hotspot. She  stressed on the importance […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Innovative farming

Innovative farming

Agriculture and allied sectors are being provided scientific interventions to the farming community here. Recently in district Kupwara Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, felicitated innovative, technically empowered progressive farmers for their contribution in agriculture & allied sectors at Kupwara. In an impressive function at Town Hall Kupwara, the Deputy Commissioner presented mementoes and appreciation certificates to […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Electricity tariff

Electricity tariff

Those areas where the smart meters have been installed are experiencing reduced rates on the tariff. PDD department has recently said that they will achieve100 pc smart metering across Jammu and Kashmir by the year 2026.  “It is pertinent to mention that in J&K, the electricity tariff being charged from consumers stands as one of […]

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