NC concerned over curbs on press freedom in Kashmir

NC concerned over curbs on press freedom in Kashmir

‘Media fraternity constantly subjected to reprisals’ Srinagar: National Conference on Wednesday expressed concern over the accentuating curbs on the freedom of regional press in Kashmir saying besides silencing voices critical of the administration, the gags have monopolized the flow of information in Jammu and Kashmir. Taking strong exception to the dwindling press freedom in Kashmir, […]

‘Libraries-on-Wheels’ to hit the road in J&K soon

‘Libraries-on-Wheels’ to hit the road in J&K soon

Libraries Department, RRRLF Kolkatta joint initiative to make reading material available at people’s doorstep SRINAGAR: The Department of Libraries & Research and Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), Kolkatta are jointly going to launch a novel initiative – “Library-on-Wheels” – in J&K to reach out to the readers in the remotest corners of the UT […]

Sanjeev Verma reviews convergence of forest activities with MGNREGS, revival of wetlands

Sanjeev Verma reviews convergence of forest activities with MGNREGS, revival of wetlands

SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment Department, Sanjeev Verma, today convened a virtual meeting regarding implementation of action plan under convergence of forest activities with MGNREGS and action plan for rejuvenation, improvement and revival of wetlands. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Secretary in Forest Department, Director Social Forestry, Chief Wildlife Warden, Member Secretary JKPCC, […]

UTRC inspects amenities for inmates in District Jail Bhaderwah

Listens to grievances of prisoners DODA: In compliance to the directions of the Supreme Court of India and as per protocol (SOP) prepared by the District Legal Services Authority, the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) today inspected District Jail Bhaderwah to review cases of all under-trial prisoners. The Committee comprised Chairman, District Legal Services Authority […]

LG addresses Kashmir University’s Special Convocation

Congratulates varsity for remarkable achievements in academics, research Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Wednesday held its Special Convocation to honour its students and research scholars with gold medals and certificates of merit. Lieutenant Governor Mr Manoj Kumar Sinha addressed the first session of the Special Convocation as Chief Guest. Addressing academics and students on […]

3 days training programme on drug abuse concluded at Police Drug De-addiction Centre cum Youth Development and Rehabilitation Centre Eidgah Srinagar

Srinagar: A special three days training programme on drug abuse concluded at Police Drug de-addiction Centre cum Youth Development and Rehabilitation Centre Eidgah Srinagar. All the SOPs regarding COVID-19 were strictly followed during the training program. On the directions of DIG CKR Srinagar, the special training programme was organized in collaboration with NSS Volunteers of […]

Police distributes Covid-19 safety kits among people in Srinagar

Srinagar: To enhance sense of community partnership, Police have distributed Covid-19 safety kits and also distributed refreshments during Muharam Procession among people in Srinagar. SHO Police Station Sadder Insp. Raies Hassan distributed Covid-19 safety kits including face masks, sanitizers, bottles of liquid hand washes and other sanitation products among the general public at Baghat Chowk. […]

DC Srinagar reviews implementation of COTPA

Ban on sale of Cigarettes, OTPs near Educational institutions, Hospitals to be enforced strictly SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today chaired a meeting of District Level Coordination Committee under National Tobacco Control Programme to review the implementation of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Product Act (COPTA) at DC Office here. During the […]

CUK’s health centre holds vaccination drive

Ganderbal: Health Centre, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in collaboration with District Health Service, Ganderbal conducted a two day Covid-19 vaccination drive for all the employees and students of the varsity at Green Campus here on 16th & 25th of August, respectively. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir inaugurated the drive in the presence […]

Vaccinating children against Covid key to reach herd immunity: DAK

Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said vaccinating children against Covid holds key to reach herd immunity. “We cannot achieve herd immunity until children are vaccinated,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “Herd immunity is achieved when most of the population in a community is immune to the disease so […]