Awareness event held at District Hospital Samba to mark World Hypertension Day
SAMBA, MAY 17: The ‘World Hypertension Day’ was observed at District Hospital Samba bringing together senior medicos, health department officials and medical and para-medical students to discuss and promote preventive measures.Organised under the directions of the Director Health Services Jammu and under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer, Dr Vidhi Bhatiyal featured detailed lectures and […]
KVK Kathua awarded Golden Jubilee Torch by SKUAST-Jammu
KATHUA, MAY 17: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kathua, part of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-J), celebrated the Golden Jubilee of KVKs today.This milestone event was marked by the arrival of the symbolic Golden Jubilee Torch, which was ceremoniously handed over by Dr. Hema Tripathi, Associate Director Extension, SKUAST-J, from KVK […]
Director General National Cadet Corps calls on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, MAY 17: Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, Director General, National Cadet Corps today called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. He was accompanied by Maj Gen Rajesh Kumar Sachdeva, ADG, NCC Directorate, J&K and Ladakh.The DG NCC discussed with the Lt Governor various important matters pertaining to the expansion of National Cadet […]
A Nine-Day Kashmir Odyssey: Unity in Diversity
My recent nine-day trip to Kashmir was nothing short of a revelation, providing not just a retreat into nature’s splendor but also a deep dive into the communal harmony that thrives in this beautiful region. The journey began in Srinagar, a city renowned for its historic charm and the scenic Dal Lake. Our first experience […]
Heroism Amidst Tragedy: Brave Souls in the River Jhelum Capsizing
The harrowing account of the boat capsizing in the River Jhelum near Srinagar’s Batwara area paints a vivid picture of the chaos and heroism that unfolded amidst the tragedy. The tension in the air dissipated as the boat, halfway in the water, was suddenly thrown into turmoil when the rope securing it broke, altering its […]
DC flags off 32 Haj Pilgrims from Samba
SAMBA, MAY 15: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Abhishek Sharma on Wednesday flagged off a group of 32 Haj pilgrims of Samba District here from conference Hall DC office.The group of pilgrims includes 16 males and 16 females, of which 28 shall report to Delhi State Haj Committee at Haj Manzil Turkman Gate, Asif Ali Road, New […]
VC KVIB reviews bankers performance under PMEGP, JKREGP
SRINAGAR, MAY 15: Vice Chairperson, Jammu & Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, today chaired a Bankers meet to review progress on schemes being implemented under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) at Civil Secretariat here.The KVIB officers gave a detailed presentation on performance […]
Lt Governor chairs a review meeting of Home Department
SRINAGAR, MAY 14: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the functioning of Home Department.The meeting was attended by Sh Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh RR Swain, DGP J&K, Sh. Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department, Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary […]
Directs Officers to run awareness campaigns about ill effects of tobacco consumption
BARAMULLA, MAY 10: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today chaired a review meeting of District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) for the implementation of (Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Act) COTPA-2003 and National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) in District Baramulla.The meeting comprehensively discussed essential elements of COTPA-2003, such as the ban on smoking in […]
CBC hosts Awareness Program on Voting & Democracy Participation under SVEEP at Lal Chowk
SRINAGAR, MAY 10: The Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Field Office Srinagar Friday organised an awareness programme at Ghanta Ghar, Lalchowk Srinagar to promote voter awareness and highlight the significance of active participation in the electoral process.The event, organized under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation Program (SVEEP) initiative, aimed […]