Minimum Support Price fixed for hand knotted carpet
In a landmark decision to promote Geographical Indication (GI) certified hand knotted carpets, the Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir has fixed Minimum Support Price (MSP)...
Ongoing work of Jambu Zoo Project inspected by Commissioner Secretary
Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment Department, Sanjeev Verma inspected the ongoing works of Jambu Zoo Project at Nagrota here. During the inspection, the Commissioner...
NHAI writes to DC Ramban to provide safety from protesters at Oxygen plant
The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Ramban of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has written to the Deputy Commissioner of Ramban to provide safety for...
Fossils dating back to 488 million years discovered in Kashmir’s Kulgam
A gigantic site was discovered by two teachers of a local school in Aharbal waterfall in Jammu and Kashmir’ Kulgam. Manzoor Ahmad and Rouf Hamza...
Fake god-man arrested for duping a couple on pretext of getting land in J&K
A self proclaimed god-man was arrested by J&K police for duping an elderly couple on pretext of getting them a property in Jammu and Kashmir....
Jammu city to get ‘smart’ makeover, JMC signs MoU
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) to serve as a foundation for developing...
Colleges and universities in J&K to re-open after 100 percent vaccination of students: Govt
Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has categorically stated that higher education institutions will re-open only after 100 percent vaccination of students and...
Traffic resumes on Srinagar-Leh highway after maintenance work
Traffic has resumed on the Srinagar-Leh national highway that connects Kashmir division with UT of Ladakh on Saturday. No vehicle was allowed from either side...
Sarpanch arrested by police for possessing drugs in Rajouri
J&k police have arrested a Sarpanch who was carrying 750 grams of Charas in Rajouri district, officials said. Police said that Sarpanch Mohammad Liaquat son...
Government sanctions implementation of J&K Film Policy 2021
In an effort to give much needed boost to the film sector in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has given sanction to the J&K Film...
Foundation stone for 700-bedded boys hostel of NIT Srinagar laid
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone for the 700- bedded Mega Boys Hostel of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar through virtual...
Development of more amenities at tourist destinations of Bhaderwah on the cards
District Development Commissioner Doda, Vikas Sharma has asked Bhaderwah Development Authority to formulate DPRs for development of new amenities and maintenance of existing Tourist infrastructure...
Jammu MC introduces tricycles to lift garbage from narrow lanes
The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has taken initiative for 100% door to door collection of garbage and for ensuring sanitation in those wards where autos/load...
SDMs empowered to supervise developmental works and attendance in offices
In an order by Jammu and Kashmir government, Sub-Divisional Magistrates have been empowered to supervise the works of development going on in their jurisdiction and...
Divisional Commissioners to effect transfers of Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars
Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has ordered that the transfers of Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars and Girdawar will be effected by concerned Divisional...
J&K Advisory Board for Backward Classes reconstituted
In supersession of all previous orders on the subject, sanction is hereby accorded to the reconstitution of the J&K Advisory Board for Welfare and Development...
Additional charge assigned to IAS Shaleen Kabra and JKAS Amit Sharma
General Administration Department (GAD) has assigned additional charge to IAS Shaleen Kabra and JKAS Amit Sharma...
GAD warns 147 JKAS officers over their “non-serious” attitude
General Administration Department (GAD) has warned 147 Jammu Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) officers for not furnishing self assessment details for Annual Performance Report (APR). A...
New child adoption leave rules notified by J&K government
The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified new rules for leave by government employees for adoption of child...
Jammu MC conferred with ‘Earth Day Network Star Municipal Leadership Award’
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has been conferred ‘Earth Day Network Star Municipal Leadership Award’ by Earth Day Network India. The award has been conferred on...