Eid prayers likely to be held at Srinagar Eidgah this year: Waqf Board
Srinagar, Apr 4: The congregational Eid prayers are likely to be offered at the historic Eidgah here for the first time in three years, the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board said on Tuesday. Talking to reporters at the Eidgah after conducting a review of the preparations for the congregational prayers that are offered after […]
DC Ganderbal reviews COVID-19 situation in district
Stresses for CAB awareness among masses Ganderbal, Apr 4: In view of increasing trend in COVID cases being reported in the Union territory of J&K, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir today convened a meeting to review current COVID-19 situation besides assessing preparedness for tackling the pandemic in the district. CMO Ganderbal briefed the meeting regarding status of COVID-19 […]
J&K govt conducts social audit of works in 4291 Panchayats
Jammu, Apr 4: The government of Jammu and Kashmir has successfully conducted social audit of works in all 4291 Gram Panchayats in the UT to improve transparency and accountability in implementation of various schemes and programmes. The unwavering support of Commissioner Secretary RD&PR, Mandeep Kaur and tireless efforts of District Resource Persons (DRPs), Block Resource […]
Srinagar-Kargil highway closed due to avalanches
Srinagar, Apr 4 :Srinagar-Kargil national highway has been closed for vehicular traffic following avalanches that were triggered due to snowfall at various places on the Zojila road on Tuesday, officials said. “The highway has been closed for vehicular traffic due to avalanches at Panimatha and Kai-pathri areas following snowfall”, he said. Border Roads Organisation (BRO), […]
Bilal Parray Felicitated with ‘Doctorate for Peace Activism’
New Delhi, April 4: In a significant development, Kashmir’s eminent young activist, the World Peace Institute of United Nations (WPIUN) Monday felicitated Bilal Ahmad Parray with honorary doctorate degree during a function in New Delhi. Pertinently, the World Peace Institute of United Nations (WPIUN) is one of the leading international-level distance education centers in India […]
Daycare old age homes draws hundreds of people in Kashmir: Official
Says 7-8 old age homes running in Kashmir Srinagar, Apr 3 :With many aged parents being abandoned in Kashmir, the government has decided to come up with old age homes in all districts and such homes have been already started in around 7-8 districts of Kashmir. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that given […]
Covid returning as Kashmir reports positive cases
Doctors sound alarm, ask people to take precautions Srinagar, Apr 3 : Covid has returned with Jammu and Kashmir witnessing a spike in infections for the last few days. Also, there is a surge in patients with upper respiratory tract symptoms. A doctor from GMC Srinagar told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that SARS COV-2 (COVID-19), […]
Amrit Kaal Budget: Rs 1522 cr budget to focus on full implementation of NEP, digital transformation, infra creation
1000 classrooms with LCD facilities, high speed internet proposed Srinagar, Apr 3 : Jammu and Kashmir’s education sector would be witnessing a major transformation with a budget allocation of Rs 1522 crore for 2023-24 with focus on full implementation of National Education Policy, digital transformation and infrastructure creation. The budget also provides scope for strengthening […]
PM Modi praises beauty of Tulip Garden and J&K
Srinagar, Apr 3 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi was all praise for Jammu and Kashmir for its beauty, especially for Tulip Garden on Monday after he Retweeted a Tweet of Srinagar administration regarding the garden. Retweeting the Tweet, PM Modi said Jammu and Kashmir in beautiful and even more so during the Tulip season. […]
Basohli Painting gets GI tagging
Jammu, Apr 3: The world famous ‘Basohli Painting’ from Kathua district has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag following approval by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Jammu. Pertinently, Geographical Indications (GI) is a form of Intellectual Property right that identifies goods originating from a specific geographical location and having distinct nature, […]