715 vaccinated, 4144 samples collected in Ramban

Enforcement teams recover Rs 36,000 fine from violators RAMBAN: As per the District Immunization Officer, Ramban, Dr Suresh the Health Department administered the vaccination to 715 people including 241 children in the 15-17 years age group in the district. Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol across the district Ramban, the Enforcement teams today […]

DC reviews functioning of Social Welfare deptt Kulgam

ICDS establishes 1176 Poshan Vatikas in the district KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-u-din Bhat today chaired a meeting of officers from ICDS and Social welfare and took a detailed review of functioning and progress made under various schemes and programmes in the district. The DPO informed the chair that there are […]

Department committed to the availability of quality seed to the farming community : Dir Agri Kashmir

Srinagar: Availability of quality seed of different crops to the farming community plays a key role in the successful agriculture season. Department has to put in all the efforts to ensure that the farmers get quality seed at right time. These thoughts were expressed by the Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal in a preliminary […]

J&K’s AI based agritech startup showcases at Expo 2020 Dubai

Srinagar: A Kashmiri agritech startup, Orchardly was selected among 14 other startups from across the globe to showcase their product under sustainable innovations in Elevate VII pitching session at Expo 2020, Dubai. The session was held to showcase how these startups can transform the world with their sustainable innovations, ideas and enterprises. Orchardly is a […]

JK Bank branch, pvt office closed in Uri

JK Bank branch, pvt office closed in Uri

Uri: Administration in Uri in Baramulla district closed J&K Bank Branch Chandanwari Uri and a private office at Challan Boniyar on Wednesday after eight employees tested positive for covid-19. Officials said 5 bank employees and 3 employees of a private office (Jamkash vehicle leads office) at Challan Boniyar tested positive. An official said their Covid […]

Traders body to observe voluntary weekend lockdown in Jammu

Traders body to observe voluntary weekend lockdown in Jammu

Jammu: A traders body, dealing with essential supplies, on Wednesday announced its decision to observe weekend lockdown here to support the efforts of the Jammu and Kashmir administration to contain the spread of COVID-19 infection. On January 15, the Union Territory administration imposed “complete restriction on non-essential movement” during weekends amid a surge in Covid […]

SSB to conduct tests of Covid positive job aspirants on Jan 24

SSB to conduct tests of Covid positive job aspirants on Jan 24

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board on Wednesday asked aspirants appearing in various forthcoming exams, who have tested covid positive, to submit their admit cards and other necessary documents alongside requisite RT-PCR report by or before January 21, 2022. The Recruitment Board is holding Computer-based Tests for the post(s) of Junior Assistant, Cadrex Clerk, […]

Follow CAB to avoid lockdown: DC Srinagar

Follow CAB to avoid lockdown: DC Srinagar

Srinagar: With Srinagar recording highest-ever daily COVID cases on Wednesday, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad said that taking the virus “mild is a mistake.” “1745 positive cases in Srinagar today. That is way ahead of 1300 cases during peak of second wave. Virus is warning us. Taking it mild is a mistake,” he said […]

J&K reaches 2 crore Vax mark, LG lauds healthcare, frontline workers

J&K reaches 2 crore Vax mark, LG lauds healthcare, frontline workers

JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday achieved the landmark of administering over 2 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses in the ongoing Covid vaccination campaign across the country. On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has complimented the efforts of healthcare and frontline workers who battled the odds of tough geographical terrain, weather vagaries, and a host […]

J&K, Ladakh categorized ‘hard areas’ in joint AGMUT cadre

J&K, Ladakh categorized ‘hard areas’ in joint AGMUT cadre

Srinagar: Ministry of Home Affairs, government of India, has categorized Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as “hard areas” in the Joint AGMUT Cadre. Subsequent to abrogation of Article 370, central government ordered merging of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre of IAS, IPS and IFS officers with that of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory […]