Director Horticulture launches Plantation drive in District Kathua
KATHUA: A plantation drive was today launched by Director Horticulture Jammu, Ram Sevak at village Gurha Maradian of block Hiranagar, village Bagial of block Barnoti and village Janglote of block Kathua by planting saplings of Mango and Litchi to cover an area of 20 kanal at each location. The plantation material was provided to beneficiaries […]
DC Ramban chairs DLIMC meeting to review computerization of PACS
RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat Islam today convened the maiden meeting of the District Level Implementation and Monitoring Committee (DLIMC) here in his office chamber to review the functioning and computerization of “Primary Agriculture Credit Societies” (PACS) in the district. Among others, the meeting was attended by ADDC, ACR, CAO, CAHO, DRCS, AD Fisheries, DDM […]
DC Kishtwar discuses Agripreneurship promotion plan with Policy Advocacy Research Centre team
KISHTWAR, JULY 14: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav today discussed the Agripreneurship promotion plan with a team of Policy Advocacy Research Centre (PARC), a renowned national think-tank. Led by Rachita Rane, Territory Development Head, and Mohammad Qasim Ghani, State Coordinator for Jammu and Kashmir, the PARC team engaged in discussions to explore […]
Leprosy awareness programme held at Bharath- Doda
DODA: To raise awareness about prevention and treatment of Leprosy, a team from District Leprosy Society Doda today organized an awareness programme at Village Kulhand and Bharath in Medical Block Ghat District Doda. The awareness programme was held under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer Doda, Dr. Ab Hamid Zargar. The awareness sessions were held […]
Health Melas held at Ayushman Bharat -HWCs across District Doda
DODA: As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, health Melas cum awareness camps were today held today at Ayushman Bharat-HWCs across Dodea District to sensitize people about the importance of health and well being and to bring varied health facilities at the door steps of the public. The events and different activities were held […]
J&K Resident Commission retrieves 1 Kanal,11.2 Marlas land at New Delhi
NEW DELHI : The J&K Resident Commission today carried an eviction drive and retrieved land measuring 1 Kanal and 11.2 Marlas with built up temporary structures at Kashmir House, Rajaji Marg here, which was under unauthorized occupation of unknown persons. The drive was carried on the directions of Principal Resident Commissioner, J&K Government, Vijay Kumar […]
As Yamuna starts receding, Delhi govt to restart Okhla water treatment plant
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday that the Okhla water treatment plant is being restarted as the water levels in the Yamuna here are receding. The government had announced the closure of three water treatment plants Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla due to the rising water levels in the Yamuna following days […]
ISRO launches India’s third moon expedition with an eye on future inter-planetary missions, soft landing on Aug. 23
SRIHARIKOTA: India on Friday launched its ambitious third lunar mission Chandrayaan 3, eyeing a rare feat in moon exploration so far only accomplished by the likes of the US, China and the former Soviet Union. The space agency said the technically challenging soft landing on lunar surface, which Chandrayaan 2 could not achieve, has been […]
PM Modi participates in Bastille Day parade in France, India’s tri-services marching contingent wows crowds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined French President Emmanuel Macron for the Bastille Day parade as the Guest of Honour with an Indian tri-services marching contingent wowing crowds here during the French National Day celebrations. Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) also joined the flypast on the occasion along with French […]
Three killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Kishtwar
KISHTWAR: Three people were killed on Friday when a vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and rolled down a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said. The vehicle of a private company was deputed for the under-construction Keru power project. The accident took place in Keru area in the district, they said. […]