SKUAST-K conducts awareness programmes on Soilless cultivation across Kashmir Valley
Programmes aimed at developing entrepreneurial skills in soilless agriculture, meet the agri challenges of future in urban areas Srinagar: Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, conducted five one day awareness programs across Kashmir Valley on “Soilless cultivation to secure the vegetable demand of urban and peri-urban population”. The programmes were conducted at Sopore, Anantnag, […]
Azad launches Magazine ‘Pride of J&K’ by Lincoln society
‘Hails Abraham Lincoln society for offering free education to girls’ Jammu: The former chief minister and DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday lauded the Abraham Lincoln society of International DPS Jammu for working on women empowerment and offering the free education to underprivileged girls. Azad said that the society is doing a social […]
DDC reviews progress under JJM, Capex, BADP & SSY at Baramulla
Directs officers to resolve bottlenecks to achieve 100% Target under JJM Baramulla: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar convened a meeting here to review the progress/ achievements of Jal Shakti department in providing drinking water to households and Panchayats across the district under Jal Jeevan Mission. At the outset, Executive Engineer […]
IGP Kashmir reviews security measures in Ganderbal
Unveils stringent measures to combat online threats & vigilance against terror propagation on social media platforms Ganderbal : To review the law-and-order situation and measures taken for the peaceful environment, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Shri V. K. Birdi, conducted a thorough review of security arrangements in Ganderbal district and inaugurated Canteen cum Recreation […]
Lt Governor Chairs meeting to review implementation of PM SHRI Schools scheme
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting to review the implementation of PM SHRI Schools (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme in the Union Territory. On the occasion of Teacher’s Day in 2022 Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had announced PM-SHRI for the upgradation and development of around 14,500 schools across the country. […]
Lt Governor releases Jammu Yatri Bhawan Trust’s Panchang 2024
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released Jammu Yatri Bhawan Trust’s Panchang 2024, at Raj Bhawan today. The Lt Governor congratulated the editorial team, members of Jammu Yatri Bhawan Trust and Vidwat Parishad. The Panchang will provide information about religious rituals, auspicious occasions and festivals. Padam Shri Prof Vishwa Murti Shastri; Sh Pawan Kumar Shastri, President […]
Parts of Dal lake freeze as min temp dips in Kashmir
Srinagar: Parts of Dal Lake and other water bodies froze as temperature plummeted in Srinagar and other major parts of Kashmir Valley Tuesday night. Srinagar recorded a season’s lowest at minus 5.3 degree Celsius. A thick layer of frozen surface emerged at several interior parts of the famous Dal Lake, including Chunti Khul, a rivulet […]
Parliament Attack: LG Sinha Pays Tributes to Fallen Personnel
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, J&K, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid tributes to fallen personnel, who were killed during Parliament attack in 2001. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) he said, “Tributes to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the 2001 Parliament attack.” The nation will always remain indebted to their exemplary courage, valour and […]
Kashmir under deep freeze as Srinagar records season’s coldest night at Minus 5.3°C
Srinagar: Severe cold conditions continued in Kashmir Valley as Srinagar experienced the season’s coldest night at minus 5.3°C on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that mercury decreased by 4.3°C and settled to minus 5.3°C. Today’s temperature was 4.3°C below normal for this time of the year in Srinagar, the official said. Qazigund […]
SIA Raids Multiple Locations in South Kashmir
Srinagar: Sleuths of State Investigation Agency raided multiple locations across South Kashmir, officials said. The officials told GNS that the Investigation agency alongside CRPF and Police raided multiple places in Anantnag and Kulgam districts. There were however no immediate reports of any seizure of any incriminating material in the raids. More details awaited.