Director Sericulture conducts field visit to Pulwama

Takes stock of ongoing dev works, other departmental activities PULWAMA: The Director Sericulture Development Department, J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Monday conducted a comprehensive field visit to District Pulwama to take stock of the ongoing developmental works and other departmental activities, there. Director Sericulture on the occasion visited various Mulberry Farms, Blocks and Nurseries. He […]

VBSY Triumph: Pulwama achieves 100% household saturation in PM-JAY

PULWAMA: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) continues its transformative journey, leaving an indelible mark across Pulwama district. On the 25th of November 2023, the Yatra that had commenced its journey in the District, inspired by the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister reached unprecedented milestones. In its relentless pursuit, the Yatra has ensured maximum […]

Army, J&K Cable Car showcase collaboration

GULMARG: The collaborative efforts between the J&K Cable Car Corporation and the Indian Army have once again showcased an exceptional commitment to compassion and empathy. The longstanding partnership between these organizations, known for their joint rescue efforts, reached a remarkable milestone in a recent incident. On January 11, Gunner Gurpreet Singh tragically lost his life […]

Drugs Control Dept Bandipora conducts inspection of retail sale establishments

BANDIPORA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Drugs Control Department Bandipora under the supervision of Assistant Drugs Controller Bandipora/ Ganderbal Negeena Akther inspected various retail sale establishments around District Hospital Bandipora to enforce the installation of CCTV Cameras, Computer Billing system in the retail Drug sale establishments in order to curb the illegal use […]

DDC B’la reviews Srinagar-Baramulla NH1 4-Lane expansion work

Directs executing agency to accelerate work for on-time completion of project BARAMULLA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, on Monday conducted a thorough assessment of the ongoing construction and road widening activities along the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway NH1, specifically from Narbal to Uri, during his on-site visit. During the visit, the DDC and […]

DC Pulwama stresses traffic management, public safety

PULWAMA: In a proactive move towards enhancing road safety, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom Monday chaired a comprehensive District Level Road Safety Meeting at Administrative Complex Pulwama. The meeting gathered insights from various stakeholders, emphasizing the critical importance of road safety in the region. During the meeting, Executive Engineer, R&B provided a detailed […]

Youth have lead role in fight against drug addiction: DC Bandipora

BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ul Rehman Rather on Monday emphasized that the youth have to take a lead role in the fight against drug addiction and assured every possible step to all such initiatives aiming to ensure a drug-free society. He was speaking at a Youth Convention organised by Youth Federation Bandipora […]

81% responses to Kovind-led panel in favour of simultaneous polls: Govt

New Delhi: The majority of the over 20,000 responses received by the high-level committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ favoured the idea of holding simultaneous elections, the Union Law Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. The committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind held its third meeting on Sunday, the ministry said. The […]

Sony seeks termination fee of $ 90 million for alleged breach by Zee

New Delhi: Sony while terminating the merger agreement with Zee Entertainment is seeking termination fee of USD 90 million on account of alleged breach by ZEEL of the terms of the MCA while also invoking arbitration against the company and seeking emergency interim reliefs against the company. Zee Entertainment said it categorically refutes all claims […]

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz after uproar over antisemitic messages on X

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz after uproar over antisemitic messages on X

Krakow: Elon Musk, who has been accused of allowing antisemitic messages on his social media platform, X, visited the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp on Monday. Musk’s visit at the most notorious site of the horrors of the Holocaust came before a scheduled appearance later Monday at a conference on antisemitism organised by the […]