SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a trailblazer in reforming its electricity sector, addressing long-standing legacy issues to a large extent to ensure enhanced service delivery to consumers. A significant milestone has been achieved through the modernization initiative, replacing obsolete meters with state-of-the-art smart meters. These advanced technologies promise error-free billing, eliminating human errors […]
SRINAGAR: On the occasion of the farewell Friday of the Hijri year, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq urged the Muslims of Kashmir to engage in self-reflection, considering whether their actions displeasing to Allah might be the cause of the severe trials they are facing. Addressing the congregation at the historic central Jama Masjid in […]
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture, Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal on Friday visited Seed Multiplication Farm Haran. He inspected different blocks of the farm and took stock of different agricultural activities and crop status of different agriculture crops cultivated for seed purposes. While speaking to the staff and technical experts of Haran Farm, the Director Agriculture expressed satisfaction […]
DC Budgam distributes hearing aid, tricycles, wheelchairs, prosthetics BUDGAM: In a collaborative effort, the District Administration Budgam, Social Welfare Department, in collaboration with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) on Friday organised a daylong camp for specially-abled citizens at Chadoora, Budgam to streamline access and empower individuals with special abilities. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) […]
PULWAMA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom on Friday visited the Field Station Bonera, Pulwama of the CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine and conducted a comprehensive review of the various activities and societal outreach programs being implemented at the station. During his visit, Dr. Basharat interacted with the scientific and technological […]
BARAMULLA: Cracking a whip on illegal mining and transportation of minerals, police have seized four vehicles and arrested three drivers in Baramulla. “Police parties under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg/ Kreeri assisted by SHO PS Tangmarg, Kreeri & Kunzer seized 4 vehicles (2 Tippers, 2 Tractors) & arrested 3 drivers involved in illegal extraction/ transportation […]
BARAMULLA: In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police in Sopore arrested a drug peddler and recovered psychotropic substances from his possession. “A police party of Police Station Tarzoo headed by SHO Police Station Tarzoo under the supervision of SDPO Sopore at a checkpoint established at Pethseer crossing intercepted […]
GANDERBAL: Mr. Sajad Hussain Mallah, former M. Sc Chemistry student (Batch:2020-2022) of the Department of Chemistry, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), has bagged Ph. D admission with scholarship at Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa, USA. At CUKashmir, Mr Sajad demonstrated exceptional academic prowess and deep passion for chemistry. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A […]
SOGAM (KUPWARA): J&K’s Libraries Department has embarked on a comprehensive action plan to extend and broaden the reach of gainful Public Library facilities across the UT so that the readers, especially in remote areas, have access to quality sources of knowledge not hither-to open to them. This was stated by Principal Secretary Department of Culture, […]
BARAMULLA: Following the successful completion of the Under 14 boys competitions yesterday, Friday marked the beginning of the Under 17 boys’ Kho Kho, Volleyball, and Kabaddi competitions at Showkat Ali Stadium, Baramulla. Nearly 600 students from 18 zones across the district are set to participate in the Under 17 competitions, which will continue until tomorrow. […]