DDC chairperson Srinagar calls on Advisor Farooq Khan

SRINAGAR: District Development Council Chairperson, Srinagar, Aftab Malik, accompanied by former Minister, Mohammad Ashraf Mir today called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan and apprised him of various issues and concerns of public importance. The demands included allocation of anganwadi centres and induction of new playgrounds in certain areas. He said that to involve […]

DM Shopian inspects snow clearance of various roads

SHOPIAN: The District Magistrate (DM), Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today conducted an extensive inspection of the snow affected areas of the district to take stock of snow clearance, restoration of power and water supply besides other essential services in the district. The DM visited Peerpora, Magalpora, Keegam and other adjoining areas of the district to […]

Food kits distributed among nomad families at Anantnag

ANANTNAG: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Dr Piyush Singla as many as 20 food kits containing rice/Atta, spices and oil were distributed among five Nomadic families consisting of over 40 souls. The families are presently camped at Bon Dialgam and were facing hardships in the wake of heavy Snowfall. The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), […]

Mohammad Rafiq Lone elected JKYF Chairman for a two year term

SRINAGAR: Mohammad Rafiq Lone was elected Chairman of J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) for a two year term. The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of JKYF comprising of elected executive members and Board Members, elected Mr Lone through a secret ballot held at the BAITUL HILAL, Jawahar Nagar Srinagar. Out of 16, Mr Lone secured 15 votes. […]

ANC demands immediate release of journalist Sajad Gul

SRINAGAR: J&K Awami National Conference has demanded immediate release of journalist Sajad Gul, Journalist Sajad Gul is pursuing specialised studies in media and a career in journalism which should be respected. This was stated by ANC Sr VP Muzzafar Shah in a press statement issued in Srinagar while reacting to the illegal & unlawful detention […]

Get Precautionary dose on priority: Director SKIMS to all frontline workers

Srinagar : Director SKIMS, Prof. Parvaiz A. Koul emphasized upon all healthcare/frontline workers to get the ‘precautionary dose’. In this regard a circular has also been issued by SKIMS. Director SKIMS, Prof. Parvaiz A. Koul said that it is to ensure that the work force stays adequately protected for the coming days of imminent surge […]

Massive COVID Awareness campaign kick-started at Anantnag

ADC holds meeting with representatives of Traders, Transport Associations ANANTNAG: A massive COVID-19 awareness campaign was today kick-started in the form of announcements at markets, here regarding enforcement of Covid Appropriate Behavior (CAB) and usage of masks besides ensuring social distancing. A joint enforcement drive was conducted by ARTO Anantnag and Tehsildar Anantnag and fines […]

VC DDC, DC Kupwara hold joint meeting

KUPWARA: In view of resurgence in Covid-19 cases in the UT, the District Administration, Kupwara today convened a joint meeting of Officers, Aimah Masajid, Religious leaders, PRIs and other concerned to review the Covid mitigation efforts. The Vice Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din […]

DC Budgam inaugurates Booster Dose Vaccination

BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza today inaugurated the booster dose vaccination at Aga Syed Yousuf Memorial, District Hospital Budgam. Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that under this campaign, over a lakh persons shall be given the booster dose across the district. He said that the beneficiaries include co-morbids, frontline […]

User-friendly durable Braille maps for Visually challenged students

New Delhi: Visually challenged students from all over the country will have the access soon to Braille Maps designed and developed using Digital Embossing Technology, enabling them for ease of use, user friendly, better feeling and durable in terms of quality. The digital embossing technology is a technology which eliminates the need for printing plates, […]