Chairperson Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Women, Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor reiterated Government’s commitment to ensure women empowerment in the State, especially in rural and far-flung areas. The chairperson was on a 2-day visit to Gurez, during which she addressed a day-long awareness programme-cum-interactive session here at Government Degree College, Dawar. Hundreds of students, ASHA […]
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today announced the release of Rs. 10 crore in favour of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil for meeting out many of its liabilities by prioritising the respective sectors. She also announced release of Rs. One Crore for improving Muharram arrangements in the district. Addressing the members of Hill Council here […]
Reports of an ugly incident that saw army personnel beating up police officials in North Kashmir’s Kupwara have yet again painted a picture of highhandedness by some personnel of the army, even while dealing with the police. According to reports two policemen, including the Station House Officer (SHO), were beaten by army soldiers near Deputy […]
Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Abdul Rehman Veeri today said that augmentation of marketing infrastructure and market information are powerful ways to ensure good returns for the growers. The Minister said during a visit to review the construction status of upcoming Fruit and Vegetable Market at Jablipora in Bijbehara. He was accompanied by […]
J&K Bank has deeply condoled the demise of its former Chairman Mohammad Syed Qureshi who passed away today in Srinagar. Parvez Ahmed (Chairman & CEO) and the Board of directors of the Bank expressed heartfelt condolences with bereaved family. “I am highly saddened to know about the demise of M.S Qureshi former Chairman of J&K […]
Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today laid foundation stone of administrative-cum-laboratory block of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at Dooru, besides inaugurating Kissan Mela-cum-Rice Field at Khudwani, Kulgam. Minister of State for Hajj & Auqaf Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi, Member Parliament Nazir Ahmad Laway, VC SKUAST (K), Dr Nazir Ahmad, Director Agriculture Kashmir, and […]
Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Law and Justice, Abdul Haq today exhorted upon the senior functionaries to intensify monitoring for effective implementation of schemes. Speed up the pace of development projects and monitor the works closely, he directed the officers while chairing a high level meeting convened to review the functioning of Rural […]
Vice Chairman for Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporations, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat today said that the Government is committed to provide all possible support to artisans to sustain and promote art and craft of Jammu and Kashmir which is renowned globally. The VC was speaking at a review meeting of handlooms in regional office Delhi. He also […]
Police on Saturday rejected the reports regarding alleged attack and ransacking of an office of a political party at Raj Bagh. Police spokesman while rejecting the reports said, “Some rumours are being circulated on social media regarding alleged attack and ransacking of an office of a political party at Raj Bagh. This is to clarify […]
A mysterious blast near the office of ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) created panic here at Jawahar Nagar area of city on Saturday evening. The explosion near J-2 quarter that houses BJP office triggered panic in the area. Soon after the explosion , a police party led by SHO Rajbagh has been dispatched to the […]