DC Budgam inaugurates Chinar plantation drive
BUDGAM, MARCH 15: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, S F Hamid today inaugurated Chinar Plantation Drive at Bihisht Zehra Park in Budgam to mark the celebration of Chinar Day.The drive was organized by the Department of Floriculture Budgam.On the occasion, the DC took part in the drive and planted a number of Chinar saplings in […]
DC Kupwara chairs NCORD meeting
KUPWARA, MARCH 15: To review the steps taken to curb drug abuse in the district, a District Level Narco Coordination Committee (NCORD) meeting was held today under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Dr.Doifode Sagar Dattatray at DC Office Complex, here.At the outset, the DC reviewed measures undertaken to break the chain of […]
10 Days Special Enrollment drive kick-starts at Uri
BARAMULLA, MARCH 15: The Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Tassaduq Hussain today launched a special 10 days long enrollment drive from Sub Division Uri during which more than 1500 new entrants including out of school and dropout children were enrolled in the first instance.During the drive, the Director visited various Educational zones including Uri, Chandanwari, […]
Lt Governor inaugurates Chancellor’s trophy at Jammu University
JAMMU, MARCH 15: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated Chancellor’s trophy at University of Jammu today. More than 550 sportspersons from various universities are participating in the three-day mega sports event ‘Sauhard’.The Lt Governor called upon the Higher Education institutions to promote sports as a core subject. Sports is a powerful medium to ensure physical-emotional […]
Rs 100 crore projects launched to bring Smart City conveniences to Jammu residents
In India’s spiritual and cultural city, Jammu and Kashmir, nearly Rs 100 crore projects have been launched which are dedicated to the people of Jammu, said the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha. In addition, around Rs 90 crore worth new projects have been inaugurated. He congratulated every citizen of Jammu for getting modern conveniences. For […]
New T5 Tunnel to end the highway fear of shooting stones in Jammu & Kashmir
Day and night work is going on for tunnel construction in Jammu and Kashmir. There were a lot of underlying problems like stones falling, jams, slides, etc. The T5 tunnel at the most vulnerable stretch of Panthyal in Ramban district will put an end to the threat of shooting stones which has taken numerous lives […]
Kashmir has its own hydropower for electricity that can run for 7 months without outside supply
At a cost of one hundred and ninety-two crores, power sector projects were inaugurated which the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir , Shri Manoj Sinha dedicated to the public. The foundation stone of these power projects was achieved by the efforts of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The capacity we have achieved I […]
Property owners having up to 1000 sq ft houses in Kashmir will not pay a single rupee as tax
It is important to know that a minimum property tax has been levied in Jammu and Kashmir compared to the whole of India, said the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha. It is only one-tenth of the tax that is currently being levied in other areas like Shimla, Ambala and Dehradun. There are around 5 lakh […]
Govt launches pathbreaking interventions towards transforming education profile in J&K
SRINAGAR, MARCH 14: The pathbreaking interventions and concrete efforts by the government are transforming the educational scenario of Jammu and Kashmir.The School Education Department has taken up several initiatives like reducing dropout ratio, increasing enrolment rate and others.The whole nation is witnessing significant transformation in the education system with implementation of new National Education Policy. […]
Snow Yoga in Budgam’s new tourist destination Yousmarg promoting cultural tourism in Kashmir
Yoga is an important cultural asset of our nation, said Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, DC Budgam. Snow Yoga was organised by the District Ayush Officers in Jammu and Kashmir. Yoga is associated worldwide with peace. Director Ayush J&K linked yoga to promote cultural tourism. Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, DC Budgam said many cultural activities along these lines […]