Agriculture Department Kashmir sends another Consignment of Vegetables to Saudi Arabia

Agriculture Department Kashmir sends another Consignment of Vegetables to Saudi Arabia

To promote Agri-exports from UT of Jammu and Kashmir to gulf countries, to fetch maximum returns for Kashmir based vegetables, spices and other agricultural commodities on global platform, the Department of Agriculture Kashmir has sent another consignment of Vegetables to Saudi Arabia. This also aims to increase the participation of farmers, agri-preneurs of Jammu and…

Dist Admin B’pora launches special drive to enroll beneficiaries under PMJJBY

Dist Admin B’pora launches special drive to enroll beneficiaries under PMJJBY

The District Administration Bandipora has launched a special fortnight drive for enrollment of beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojna (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY). Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad said the administration has decided to enroll all the beneficiaries under PMJJBY for insurance cover up to Rs 2…

Arrangements for celebration of Shab-e Meraj, Maha Shivratri finalized at Kupwara

Arrangements for celebration of Shab-e Meraj, Maha Shivratri finalized at Kupwara

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Dr. Difode Sagar Dattatray today finalized the arrangements for the celebration of upcoming festivals Shab-e-Meraj and Maha Shivratri in the district. While finalizing the arrangements, the DC stressed upon the concerned officers to ensure fool-proof arrangements. He directed the concerned officers to conduct joint market checking to control profiteering and…

DC Kishtwar finalises Maha Shivratri festival arrangements

DC Kishtwar finalises Maha Shivratri festival arrangements

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav today chaired a meeting of District officers along with Representatives of Religious organization to finalise the arrangements for upcoming festival of Maha Shivratri. The meeting was attended by SSP, Khalil Ahmed Poswal; ACR, Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACD, Atul Dutt Sharma; CMO, Dr M Y Mir; Tehsildar, Muneeb Umar; Executive…

District Road Safety Committee meeting held at Poonch

District Road Safety Committee meeting held at Poonch

A meeting of members of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) was today held here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Inder Jeet. At the outset, ARTO, Basharat Mahmood briefed the chair about various road safety measures being taken in the district which include identification of black spots to prevent accidents, imposition of fine…

Smart City Jammu organises Workshop cum orientation programme on Eat Right Initiative

Smart City Jammu organises Workshop cum orientation programme on Eat Right Initiative

Eat Smart Cities Challenge by Ministry of Housing and Urban, Government of India, in collaboration with FSSAI New Delhi, was conducted last year on a national level and in this competition, Smart City Jammu was awarded among the top 11 cities in India showing global leadership in food system transformation. In continuation to its successful…

Dry weather in Jammu, scattered to widespread rain, snow likely in Kashmir

Dry weather in Jammu, scattered to widespread rain, snow likely in Kashmir

The MeT office on Saturday predicted dry weather in Jammu division and rain and snow in Kashmir during the next 24 hours. “Dry weather in Jammu division and scattered to fairly widespread rain/snow is likely to occur in the Valley during next 24 hours”, an official of the MeT department said. Srinagar recorded 0.5 degree…

Anti-encroachment drive begins at Malik Market amid tight security
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Anti-encroachment drive begins at Malik Market amid tight security

An anti-encroachment drive began at the Malik market in Jammu amid tight security arrangements on Saturday, officials said. The authorities have engaged three JCBs to dismantle a car showroom at the market, said an official. He said the drive is being conducted under strict security arrangements and traffic movement has also been diverted. The area…

Flight operations hit by snowfall, low visibility at Srinagar airport
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Flight operations hit by snowfall, low visibility at Srinagar airport

Air travel to and from Srinagar International Airport was hit due to snowfall this morning as authorities diverted a few flights due to reduced visibility. A senior airport officer told that visibility has reduced to 500 M while it was continuously snowing. “No flight operations have taken place since morning,” he said, adding, “We are…