DAK seeks genome sequencing facility in Kashmir

Srinagar: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday has sought a genome sequencing facility in Kashmir that would detect and track Covid-19 variants. “Picking up variants is key to formulate appropriate and effective health policy that would help prevent and control their spread in the community,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul […]

KU’s Geography department condoles demise of Prof Shah Manzoor Alam

KU’s Geography department condoles demise of Prof Shah Manzoor Alam

Srinagar: The Department of Geography & Disaster Management, University of Kashmir, organised a virtual condolence meet to mourn the demise of Prof Shah Manzoor Alam, renowned geographer and former Vice-Chancellor of the varsity, who passed away in Hyderabad on June 22. The meeting was attended by geographers and academicians from different parts of the country, […]

Integrated Village Development Scheme for tribal areas to begin soon

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has initiated work on the launch of Integrated Village Development Scheme (IVDS) for tribal areas. The new scheme includes formulation of Integrated Village Development Plan(IVDP) under Special Central Assistance for tribal development with an aim for focused development in tribal areas and gap-filling viz a viz infrastructure. A special […]

‘Speed up work on Govt Press Srinagar’

‘Speed up work on Govt Press Srinagar’

SRINAGAR: Secretary ARI and Trainings, Abdul Majid, today visited Government Press Sempora and took stock of ongoing renovation work on office-cum-store blocks coming up at an estimated cost of Rs 2 crore. General Manager Government Press, Ajaz Ahmad Akhoon and other concerned officers accompanied the Secretary during his visit. While inspecting progress on office-cum-store block, […]

KU VC, faculty condole demise of Prof Shah Manzoor Alam

Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad Thursday chaired a condolence meeting to mourn the demise of former varsity Vice-Chancellor Prof Shah Manzoor Alam The VC and faculty members paid rich tributes to Prof Alam, who served as KU VC from 1984-1987. Recalling the vast contributions of Prof Alam as an eminent academician and […]

NGDRS portal to remain shut for 3 days in view of maintenance work

SRINAGAR: The National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) portal shall not be accessible with effect from 25th of June, 2021 (6 PM) to 27th of June, 2021 (6 PM) in view of maintenance of the Portal to be carried out by SDU, NIC Pune. According to a notice issued here today by the office Inspector […]

DDC Srinagar reviews restoration works on lakes

SRINAGAR: District Development Commissioner(DDC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today chaired a meeting of officers to review the pace of works being carried out for restoration of historical water bodies in Srinagar including Nigeen Lake, Khushaal sar, Gilsar and Nallah-e-Amir Khan. Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Khurshid Ahmad,Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Yaseen Lone, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Rayees […]

DAK Urges LG Administration to restart non-COVID services In JK

Srinagar: Keeping in view the hardship faced by general people to get non- covid medical facilities, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) urges authorities to revisit and redesignate non covid facilities in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Mohd Yousuf Tak, President DAK said that It is the right time to start non-covid services in all hospitals as closure […]

DLSA Srinagar to organize National Lok Adalat on July 10

DLSA Srinagar to organize National Lok Adalat on July 10

SRINAGAR: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar is going to organize National Lok Adalat on 10 July, 2021 within the premises of District Court Complex Moominabad Srinagar. In this regard, the Parties or their Advocates whose cases are pending before any Court at District Court Complex Moominabad Srinagar or before the Court of Additional […]

Zila Sainik Welfare Board celebrated its 68th Raising Day at Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Zila Sainik Welfare Office/Board (Srinagar) was established on 23 June 1953 for the welfare and resettlement of Ex Servicemen/widows and their wards of Kashmir Division .This day (23 June) is observed as Raising Day of ZilaSainik Welfare Office (Srinagar). A programme was held at the SainikBhawan (Srinagar) to observe the Raising Day. Army/Civil dignitaries, […]