Explore new ways to maximize reach: Advisor Bhatnagar to JKHPMC

Jammu: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Friday called upon the management of JKHPMC to optimise its operations and explore new ways and technologies for maximizing its reach and make themselves competent with present industries of food sector. The Advisor made these remarks while chairing a meeting to review the performance and functioning […]

GMC Anantnag gets 11 more DNB seats accredited by NBEMS

Anantnag: Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has made remarkable strides in postgraduate education, securing accreditation for an additional eleven DNB seats from the National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) New Delhi for the 2024 session. This accomplishment elevates the total count of accredited seats to an impressive sixty-three (63). Prof (Dr) Anjum Farhana, the Principal of […]

SMC conducts range of activities under VBSY at Zainakote

SMC conducts range of activities under VBSY at Zainakote

Srinagar: Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Friday organized an event under Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) at Zainakote in Srinagar, marking a significant milestone in bringing impactful events and essential services to the local communities. The event featured a range of activities, including ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubani,’ where beneficiaries of government welfare schemes shared their […]

Rs 21,500 fine imposed on erring FBOs in Gbl

Ganderbal: The Court of Adjudicating Officer, Additional District Magistrate Ganderbal, Gulzar Ahmad on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 21,500 on Food Business Operators (FBOs) including manufacturers, wholesale dealers and retailers for violating the Sec.51 and 52 of FSS Act-2006. The fine was imposed on the erring traders for miss branded and sub standard food […]

State Taxes Dept conducts inspection drives in Sgr, Gbl

Srinagar: State Taxes Department on Friday continued the inspection drives across district Srinagar and Ganderbal districts to ensure compliance by business establishment to the provisions of J&K Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, prevent tax evasion and to create awareness among the consumers about their rights under the tax. Led by Tabassum Shafat Kamili, Deputy […]

VBSY triumphs in Dadsara Tral, ignites community zeal amid winter chill

Pulwama: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) after successfully traversing all Panchayats and Municipalities in the district has now embarked its journey to the village level. The latest chapter unfolded today at Government Higher Secondary School Dadasara, where the program received overwhelming participation despite challenging cold weather conditions. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom graced […]

Global economic growth estimated to slow to 2.4% in 2024: UN report

New Delhi: Global economic growth is projected to slow from an estimated 2.7 per cent in 2023 to 2.4 per cent in 2024, trending below the pre-pandemic growth rate of 3 per cent, said the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 launched on Thursday. The latest forecast comes on the heels of […]

Palestinians will run civilian affairs in post-conflict Gaza: Israel

Palestinians will run civilian affairs in post-conflict Gaza: Israel

Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that local Palestinians will run civilian affairs in the Gaza Strip while Israel will maintain security control of the coastal enclave after the current conflict ends. Gallant on Thursday outlined the vision of post-conflict Gaza in his daily press briefing and said that “there will be no […]

North Korea conducts artillery drills along disputed sea border: S Korea

North Korea conducts artillery drills along disputed sea border: S Korea

Seoul: South Korea says North Korea has conducted artillery drills along the rivals’ tense sea boundary in violation of a 2018 military agreement. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says North Korea fired 200 rounds in the waters north of their disputed western sea boundary on Friday. South Korea called the North Korean drills a […]

DC Gbl flags-off students for 14th Senior National Softball Cricket Championship

Ganderbal: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir on Friday flagged-off both boys and girls softball teams, marking their journey to participate in the prestigious 14th Senior National Softball Cricket Championship 2023-2024. The championship is scheduled to take place in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, from January 09 to January 13. In a heartening interaction with the students, […]