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Sarmad Hafeez reviews functioning of Social Welfare Department
SRINAGAR, JULY 16 : Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sarmad Hafeez, today chaired a review meeting at Women Development Corporation, Bemina here. The meeting took stock of overall functioning, financial performance and key initiatives under Centrally Sponsored and UT funded schemes. The Commissioner Secretary emphasized that the Social Welfare Department…
Read More »Committee on Estimates reviews Jal Shakti Department’s functioning, progress on WSSs in J&K
SRINAGAR, JULY 16 : The House Committee on Estimates today convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning of Jal Shakti Department besides assessing progress on ongoing Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairperson Shamim Firdous and…
Read More »Illegal Felling of 18 Green Trees Uncovered in Gurez, Forest Officials Suspended
Bandipora | July 16 :In a significant crackdown on illegal timber smuggling, the Forest Protection Force (FPF) has seized 608.99 cft of illicitly sawn timber and unearthed the illegal felling of 18 green Kail (fir) trees in Compartment No. 30/T of the Buduab Block Forest Range in Gurez. The operation…
Read More »CM Omar Abdullah launches ‘Project 13-13’ women’s surgical care initiative at National Hospital Jammu
JAMMU, JULY 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated Project 13-13, a new healthcare initiative launched by National Hospital Jammu aimed at providing women’s surgical care at a capped cost of ?13,000. The initiative, led by Dr. Jasbir Kaur and her team, is intended to support women from…
Read More »NCDC Proposes Monitoring of Underage Couples in Public Spaces, Calls for Government Oversight and ID Checks
Srinagar | July 15, 2025: The National Child Development Council (NCDC) has proposed a new resolution calling for government officials, including female police officers, to monitor underage couples in public spaces such as beaches and parks. The resolution emerged from a recent core committee meeting, where members expressed concerns…
Read More »Budgam Police Attaches Properties of Pakistan-based Terror Handlers in Major Crackdown
Budgam July 16: In a major crackdown on terror operatives and their support structures, Budgam Police have attached three properties belonging to Pakistan-based terrorist handlers (JKNOP) located in Khag, Chewa Beerwah, and Harwani Khansahib in presence of concerned Executive Magistrate. The action was carried out in connection with case FIR…
Read More »Rain, Thunderstorm Continue Across J&K; IMD Warns of Landslides in Vulnerable Areas
Srinagar, July 16: Widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms continued across Jammu and Kashmir during the past 24 hours, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting similar weather conditions to persist over the next several days. The weather department has also issued a cautionary warning for landslides, flash floods,…
Read More »Amarnath Yatra progresses smoothly; over 13,000 perform darshan on Tuesday
Till date 2.34 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at holy cave shrine, over 51 lakh undertake pilgrimage in past 15 years Srinagar: Despite overcast weather conditions in the higher reaches of Kashmir, the annual Amarnath Yatra continues to progress smoothly, with thousands of devotees undertaking the pilgrimage to the holy cave.According…
Read More »Prolonged Stagnation Irks Career Counselling Officers Over Delay in Gazetted Service Recruitment Rules
Sameer Ahmad Anantnag 07 July: Career Counselling Officers and Employment Officers on Tuesday expressed deep resentment over the government’s inaction, alleging that the absence of Gazetted Recruitment Rules for the past 16 years has deprived them of career growth opportunities and significantly affected their morale. The aggrieved officials have submitted…
Read More »Teacher promotions, cook appointments in final stages across J-K: Director G N Itoo
Assures timely action for pending service matters, asks officials to adopt new initiatives and prepare students for future challenges; decision to start classes earlier gained support; conditions now normal across districts Srinagar, July 15 : Director School Education Kashmir, Dr. G.N. Itoo, said teacher promotions and cook appointments are in…
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Thousands Participate in Peaceful Youm-e-Ashura Procession in Srinagar Amid Tight Security
Srinagar: Thousands of Shia mourners on Friday took part in the 10th Muharram procession …
