Mayor SMC reviews Winter Contingency Action Plan

SRINAGAR: The Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattu on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting here to review the winter contingency action plan. Commissioner SMC, Managing Director KPDLC, CE KPDCL Kashmir, CE Jal Shakti, Director FC&CA, Director Social Welfare, Joint Commissioners SMC, Secretary SMC, FA/CAO SMC, Health Officer SMC, SE Drainage Circle, MVO SMC, Ex.Engineer L/R […]

VC BGSBU inaugurates Masud Choudhary Gate

Rajouri: To commemorate the late Dr. Masud Ahmad Choudhary, the Founder Vice Chancellor of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, BGSBU established Masud Choudhary Gate in his honor. Prof. Akbar Masood, Vice-Chancellor, of BGSBU inaugurated the Masud Choudhary Gate on Tuesday morning. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Akbar Masood paid glowing tributes to Dr. Masud Choudhary […]

DC Pulwama inaugurates Mega Health Camp

PULWAMA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Baseer-Ul-Haq Choudhary, the Department of Health on Tuesday organized a Mega Health Camp at New Covid Hospital Prichoo, Pulwama. The Mega Health Camp was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Pulwama in presence of CMO Pulwama Dr Mir Haseena, BMO Pulwama Dr Irfana Gani, who was also the […]

SMC Commissioner reviews Smart City Project works

SRINAGAR: The Commissioner SMC /CEO Srinagar Smart City, Athar Amir Khan on Tuesday visited various parts of Srinagar city to take on the spot review of construction works being carried out under Smart city Project. On visiting Ghantaghar, M.A Road, Residency Road, Polo View and TRC, the Commissioner impressed upon the concerned officials to complete […]

Prof Rehman Rahi’s demise marks end of an era: Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam

Srinagar: Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of the doyen of Kashmiri language and literature, a leading and renowned poet, writer and eminent intellectual Professor Rehman Rahi who passed away yesterday after a prolonged illness. In its condolence message, the Anjuman on behalf of the institution and its incarcerated president […]

Remittances from overseas Indians increased 12 pc to $100 bn in 2022: FM

Remittances from overseas Indians increased 12 pc to $100 bn in 2022: FM

Indore: Underlining the contribution of non-resident Indians, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said remittances sent to the country by overseas Indians were about USD 100 billion for the year 2022, an increase of 12 per cent in one year. Speaking at a session during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Madhya Pradesh’s […]

Indian diaspora an important, unique force in global scene: Prez

Indian diaspora an important, unique force in global scene: Prez

Indore: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the Indian diaspora has become an important and unique force in the global system. Addressing the valedictory session of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Indore, the President praised overseas Indians for excelling in various walks of life through hard work and resilience. “Indian diaspora today has […]

Devise mechanisms to allow students to pursue two degree courses simultaneously: UGC to universities

Devise mechanisms to allow students to pursue two degree courses simultaneously: UGC to universities

New Delhi: The UGC has directed universities to devise mechanisms through statutory bodies to allow students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously, according to officials. The directive comes after the University Grants Commission (UGC) noted that students are facing difficulties as universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) insist on migration or school-leaving certificates. “It has […]

NHRC to hold 2-day camp in Mumbai to hear pending cases of HR violations

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission will hold a two-day camp sitting in Mumbai from Wednesday to hear pending cases of alleged human rights violations in Maharashtra, a senior official said. The state authorities and the complainants concerned have also been asked to be present at the hearing to facilitate on-spot deliberations, the National […]

CRPF to provide weapons training to VDGs

CRPF to provide weapons training to VDGs

Officials Say ‘Final Contours’ Of Schedule, Variety Of Arms To Be Included To Be Decided Soon New Delhi: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will provide weapons training to village defence committee guards or VDCs in Jammu and Kashmir so that they are able to better counter a militant attack, officials said on Monday. The […]