PM undertook 21 trips abroad since 2019, over Rs 22.76 cr spent on these visits: Govt

PM undertook 21 trips abroad since 2019, over Rs 22.76 cr spent on these visits: Govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has undertaken 21 trips abroad since 2019 and over Rs 22.76 crore was spent on these visits, the government said on Thursday. The President undertook eight trips abroad and an amount of over Rs 6.24 crore was spent on these trips since 2019, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan…

2 dead, 1 injured in hit-and-run incident in Mangaluru, case registered

2 dead, 1 injured in hit-and-run incident in Mangaluru, case registered

Two people died and one suffered injuries as a speeding car knocked them down at Padupanambur near Mangaluru. The police said that the accident occurred late Wednesday night. The accident took place on National Highway 66, some 30 km from Mangaluru. The deceased have been identified as Bablu and Achal Singh. Another man, named Anish,…

State land is being retrieved from vested interests in public interest: CS

State land is being retrieved from vested interests in public interest: CS

Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today remarked that the encroached State land is being retrieved from the big vested interests only with the purpose of reverting it back for public use. He was speaking in a meeting of UT, Divisional and District Administration to take stock of measures being taken to streamline the anti-encroachment…

Devika Bridge declared unsafe by DRS Committee Udhampur

Devika Bridge declared unsafe by DRS Committee Udhampur

For the safety and security of common masses, the District Road Safety Committee Udhampur today declared the Devika bridge near cremation Ghat as Unsafe for all pedestrians. The Committee comprising members from Administration, PWD, Police and MC Udhampur declared the bridge as unsafe after a detailed audit. The RSC apprised Deputy Commissioner, Krittika Jyotsna that…

CS lays foundation for development of ‘Gharana Eco-Spot’

CS lays foundation for development of ‘Gharana Eco-Spot’

On the eve of World Wetland Day, Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today visited the Gharana Wetland here and laid the foundation stone for the all round development of the wetland as an example of conservation of ecosystem and an attractive tourist spot. Those who accompanied the Chief Secretary includes Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Secretary,…

5 e-Libraries ‘Ilam-Kosh’ to come up at different places  in Rajouri District

5 e-Libraries ‘Ilam-Kosh’ to come up at different places in Rajouri District

Deputy Commissioner Rajouri District, Vikas Kundal, today discussed the framework for opening of e-libraries in the border district. The e-libraries, named “Ilam-Kosh”, would be a digital version providing users with access to numerous volumes of books and resources. The Ilam-Kosh e-libraries are being opened in different parts of the district and will be accessible via…

ADDC Rajouri reviews implementation of PM-KISAN

ADDC Rajouri reviews implementation of PM-KISAN

Additional District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Pawan Parihar today chaired a meeting of Agriculture Officers to review the status of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) in the district. At the outset, the Chief Agriculture Officer Rajouri, Sohan gave a detailed presentation on the PM-KISAN schemes and other schemes being implemented by the Agriculture Department….

DDC Chairman Samba reviews plan formulation, govt. schemes outlay & achievements

DDC Chairman Samba reviews plan formulation, govt. schemes outlay & achievements

A meeting of District Development Council Samba Chaired by the Council Chairman Keshav Dutt Sharma was today held to review the plan formulation for developmental works, schemes outlay besides achievements under Centrally Sponsored Schemes. DDC Vice Chairman Balwan Singh and other Council members attended the meeting held here in the Conference Hall of the DC…

LCMA celebrates World Wetlands Day

LCMA celebrates World Wetlands Day

J&K Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LC&MA) today celebrated World Wetland Day. The theme of world wetland Day this year is “prioritize wetland restoration” On the this occasion, the Watershed Management Division of J&K LCMA organised a rally to create an awareness among the people about the importance of wetlands. The employees of watershed management…