DC Rajouri reviews performance of Animal & Sheep Husbandry Department

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal on Monday reviewed the performance of the Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department here at a meeting of the concerned officers. During the meeting, the DC took a detailed review of the physical and financial achievements under various schemes and programs being implemented by the department including ISDS, Tribal Sub […]

Messi plans to play on for Argentina after World Cup win

DOHA: Lionel Messi is not ready to walk away from Argentina yet, despite ending his pursuit of a World Cup winner’s medal. The soccer great secured the one major trophy that has eluded him in his storied career as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the final at Lusail Stadium on Sunday. The match […]

Messi ‘deserved’ to win FIFA World Cup, says Pele

DOHA: Brazilian legend Pele said Lionel Messi “deserved” to be a World Cup winner after Argentina defeated France in a penalty shootout in Sunday’s final. “Today, football continues to tell its story, as always, in an enthralling way. Messi winning his first World Cup, as his trajectory deserved,” Pele, a three-time World Cup champion, wrote […]

Provincial level TT tourney begins at Shopian

SRINAGAR: The Department of Youth Services & Sports J&K on Monday inaugurated the Provincial Level Inter-District competitions of Table Tennis for U-17 and U-19 age group Shirmal Shopian. All 10 districts of the Kashmir Division are participating in the tournament. The inaugural function was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Shopian Yar Ali Khan, District […]

Sqay Association organises coaching camp at Pampore

SRINAGAR: J&K Sqay Association has organising 10 days coaching camp for the players at ISMAA Pampore. The coaching camp started from 17th December. The coaching camp is organised on the directions of Secretary Sports Council Nuzhat Gul. The SQAY coaching camp will enhance the latest skills and techniques among the players and has brighten the […]

India’s G-20 Presidency an opportunity for J&K to showcase its tourism potential: LG Sinha

India’s G-20 Presidency an opportunity for J&K to showcase its tourism potential: LG Sinha

Seeks suggestions, ideas from people for G-20 events in J&K Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said India’s G-20 Presidency is an opportunity for Jammu and Kashmir to “showcase its cultural richness and tourism potential” across the world and called upon the youth and women entrepreneurs to come together for the purpose. He also […]

Cold nights, warm days in Kashmir

Cold nights, warm days in Kashmir

Srinagar: Freezing temperatures continue in nights while days are warm in Kashmir with dry weather to prevail till December 25. On Sunday, Kashmir saw sunshine during the day but mercury continued to dip below freezing point. According to an official of meteorological centre Srinagar, Pahalgam saw the coldest night with mercury dipping to minus 4.5 […]

Over 15,000 vacancies filled in govt departments in 3 years: SSB chairman

Over 15,000 vacancies filled in govt departments in 3 years: SSB chairman

Jammu: More than 15,000 vacancies in various government departments were filled in three years while the selection process for 8,000 more was in progress, Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (SSB) chairman Rajesh Sharma said. He said court litigation by aggrieved candidates is one of the major factors for the delay in the recruitment process. […]

Srinagar Admin launches massive anti-encroachment operations, 170 kanals of prime land retrieved

Srinagar Admin launches massive anti-encroachment operations, 170 kanals of prime land retrieved

SRINAGAR; Continuing anti encroachment operations in Srinagar District to evict Government Land from the illegal occupants, the District Administration Srinagar today launched a massive Tehsil wise anti-encroachment drives and retrieved about 170 kanals of land from different parts of the City. The anti encroachment drives were conducted on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, […]