Srinagar: The iconic Dal Lake here has got a new attraction with the introduction of water zorbing — an adventure activity that allows enthusiasts to roll inside transparent, inflatable spheres on the water. While the activity was available at the tourist resorts of Sonamarg and Pahalgam, its introduction in Dal Lake has been welcomed by […]
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said the frontier district of Kupwara will be brought on the country’s rail map as the survey for the railway line has been sanctioned by the ministry. Sinha said the Ministry of Railways has “sanctioned a technical survey of rail line” for Kupwara district. “Once the survey is […]
Srinagar: A fire broke out in a forest in Tral area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, official sources said. They told GNS that a fire broke out in Chan Kitaab Tral this afternoon. “Soon as the locals sighted billowing smoke from the forest, the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Forest Protection Force were called […]
Jammu: The Economic Offences Wing of Jammu Crime Branch on Friday filed a preliminary chargesheet against a fraudster in a fraud case. Jammu Crime Branch spokesman said that chargesheet was filed against the fraudster identified as Upendra Singh Rudradeo, resident of Gram Post Makair, Chapra Bihar, presently living at first floor, Rohini Sector-01, Avantika North […]
Srinagar: To commemorate the auspicious birth anniversary of the revered Prophet of Islam, Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), a marvellous programme was held at the historic central Jama Masjid Srinagar under the auspices of Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, which was presided over by Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq. On the occasion, many reciters […]
Srinagar: Five-day hands-on training, ‘Wool Spinning on Innovative Charkha for Realizing Better Returns’ for women artisans of Gurez commenced at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama campus. The training is organised by the SKUAST-K’s Division of Livestock Products Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences in collaboration with the Division of VAHE, School […]
Annual Urs arrangements at Chrar-e-Sharief Srinagar: Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board & Minister of State Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Friday chaired the review meeting with the representatives of district administration for ensuring requisite arrangements for pilgrims and devotees at the shrine of Hazrat Rishi Nooruddin Noorani (RA) at Chrar-e-Sharief during the Annual Urs […]
On composting methods for organic waste decomposition Budgam: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam, SKUAST-K organized one day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) on ‘Composting Methods for Organic Waste Decomposition’ for farmers of Garend Budgam on 6th October 2023. The programme was sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME), GoI. The training programme […]
Srinagar: To create awareness about the prevalent health conditions in the Valley such as, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac ailments, neurological diseases, thyroid disorders and PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) among adolescent girls and young women, the Kashmir University Health Centre in collaboration with Paras Hospital, Srinagar organised a three-day multi-specialty awareness-cum-checkup camp. A large number of university […]
Srinagar: The Faculty of Agriculture,Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir organized one day awareness programme on strengthening entrepreneurship & management of startups in agriculture and allied sectors at KVK Kupwara. The purpose of this awareness programme was to know the gaps in startup ecosystem and develop strategies for creating an enabling environment […]