Militant associate held in Kupwara

Srinagar: Security forces on Saturday arrested an associate of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The man was nabbed from Ganai Mohalla Pazalpora Magam in the Handwara area of the north Kashmir district during routine checking, they said. One hand grenade and other incriminating material were seized from […]

DC Sgr reviews action plan for implementation of ‘Catch the Rain, Save the Water’

DC Sgr reviews action plan for implementation of ‘Catch the Rain, Save the Water’

‘Community partnership key to achieving source sustainability for drinking water’ SRINAGAR: In order to review and discuss the Action Plan for implementation and promotion of the “Catch the Rain, Save the Water” initiative for its conservation under Jal Shakti Abhiyan, a meeting was on Saturday held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz […]

Srinagar admin inspects city markets to check quality of food items

Srinagar admin inspects city markets to check quality of food items

SRINAGAR: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, the team of Food Safety Department on Saturday conducted a special drive in various markets of Srinagar City to check the quality and prices of the food item. A team of Officers headed by Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Designated Officer under FSSA Srinagar, […]

J&K’s transformation happening at magical speed under Modi govt: Darakhshan Andrabi

J&K’s transformation happening at magical speed under Modi govt: Darakhshan Andrabi

SRINAGAR: BJP National Executive Member & J&K Core Group Member Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Saturday said that along with whole of the country, J&K too was witnessing transformation at a magical speed. “Peace and stability had ensured way to progress and development in all sectors. Infrastructural boost is creating jobs, making lives comfortable for all […]

SKUAST-K distributes SR4 variety of paddy seed among Shopian farmers

SRINAGAR: SKUAST-K distributed high yielding paddy seed (SR4) among the farmers of the Heff Shirmaal area of Shopia under the participatory seed village programme of NSP. The programme was jointly organised by AICRP on seed crops, National Seed Project (NSP) SKUAST-K in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra Shopian. Prof Javid Ahmad Mughal Head ETC/KVK Malangpora […]

Minga Sherpa assumes charge as Director Information

SRINAGAR: Minga Sherpa today assumed the charge of Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir, here. Minga Sherpa is 2017 batch IAS officer from AGMUT cadre who hails from Darjeeling, West Bengal. Outgoing Director, Akshay Labroo; Joint Director, Information Kashmir, Mohammad Aslam and other senior officers of the department were present […]

Pulwama admin accords warm farewell to outgoing DC Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary

PULWAMA: The District Administration Pulwama on Saturday accorded a warm farewell to Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary who was recently transferred by the government. Senior officers lauded the outgoing DC for his efficient, prompt and sincere services. They also praised the working capacity of the outgoing officer and hailed his contribution to serve the public. […]

Basharat Qayoom assumes charge as DC Pulwama

PULWAMA: Basharat Qayoom on Saturday took charge as new Deputy Commissioner Pulwama. Immediately after assuming the charge, Deputy Commissioner held an introductory cum interactive meeting with all District and Sectoral level officers of the district. Addressing the officers, the DC reiterated his commitment toward Good Governance. He unequivocally said that the priority of his administration […]

Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid assumes charge as DC Anantnag

ANANTNAG: Sayeed Fakhrudin Hamid on Saturday formally assumed charge as Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag at DC office complex here, relieving Dr Basharat Qayoom. He was warmly received by senior officials of the District. Interacting with the officials, the incumbent DC said that good work has been done in priority areas in the district and he […]

Akshay Labroo assumes charge as DC Budgam

BUDGAM: Akshay Labroo on Saturday assumed charge as new Deputy Commissioner Budgam, while as outgoing DC S F Hamid was accorded a warm farewell by officers and officials of District Administration Budgam. The joining among others was attended by ADC Budgam Dr Nasir Ahmad, all SDMs, all Exen’s, DIO and other senior officers of the […]