Javed Rana meets several deputations; assures prompt redressal of grievances

SRINAGAR: Several deputations today called on Minister of Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, at Civil Secretariat here and raised several demands and grievances. The deputations projected the issues of public importance concerning their respective localities and sought intervention of the Minister in redressal of the same. A delegation […]

3 warships and 1 submarine likely to be commissioned in a month: Top Navy official

Mumbai: Three warships and one submarine are likely to be commissioned in about a month, a top official of the Indian Navy said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, said the three warships – INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, INS Tushil – and […]

Vibrant industries imperative for economic growth, employability: Dy CM

JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Chowdhary, today said that a vibrant industrial sector is imperative for socio- economic development of an area and steps are underway to catalyze the process. The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing the officers during a review meeting held here today to review the working of Industries and Commerce (I&C) […]

DC Kulgam chairs DLRC/ DCC meeting, instructs banks to boost credit disbursement

Stresses comprehensive coverage under social security schemes like PMSBY, PMJJBY & APY KULGAM,: The District Level Review Committee (DLRC) and District Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting of District Kulgam was convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan. The meeting reviewed the performance of banks and line departments for the quarters […]

Director Animal Husbandry visits Kulgam, reviews Departmental achievements

KULGAM,: The Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir, Dr. Parvinder Singh Tuesday visited District Kulgam to review the physical and financial progress achieved under various departmental schemes and activities.During the review meeting, Dr. Singh emphasized the need to saturate all Government schemes with a special focus on maximizing beneficiary coverage. He highlighted the importance of doubling farmers’ […]

Govt took numerous measures to boost progress of persons with disabilities: PM Modi

New Delhi,: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government has taken numerous measures to strengthen the rise of persons with disabilities, and faulted the previous governments for policies that left them behind in getting government jobs and higher education opportunities. In a piece on his portal to mark the International Day of […]

Rs 20k fine imposed on erring FBOs in Ganderbal

GANDERBAL: The Court of Adjudicating Officer, Additional District Magistrate Ganderbal, Gulzar Ahmad today imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on Food Business Operators (FBOs) including manufacturers, wholesale dealers and retailers for violating the Sec.51 and 52 of FSS Act-2006. The fine was imposed on the erring traders (miss branded and sub standard food) during the […]

2,803 people lost lives during 2024-25 in hydro-meteorological disasters: Govt

New Delhi,: Over 2,800 people lost their lives and 3.47 lakh houses were damaged in hydro-meteorological disasters during 2024-25, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of deaths in such natural calamities at 373, followed by Himachal Pradesh at 358 and Gujarat at 230, showed data provided by Minister of […]

Baramulla observes ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’

BARAMULLA: The Department of Social Welfare, Baramulla, organized a special event to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) under the theme ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.’ The event was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Dy […]