AC approves policy for sustainable collection, utilization of NTFP in J&K
Jammu : The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded administrative approval to the policy for sustainable collection and utilization of Non-Timber forest Products…
Div Com reviews Heritage conservation of Sgr under UNESCO’s creative city
Srinagar : In connection with the UNESCO's Creative City Network, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Monday convened a meeting to review the heritage conservation and development of Srinagar Creative City.…
Dr Darakhshan visits Kathua Inspects Waqf properties, meets Deputy Commissioner
Srinagar : Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi Monday visited Kathua to inspect Waqf managed properties and assets in the district.
As per a statement, Dr. Andrabi was accompanied by Waqf Board Chief Executive Officer Dr Sayed…
4 drug peddlers booked under PSA in Awantipora, one held in Budgam: Police
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday claimed to have booked four notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS act in Awantipora besides arresting a drug peddler along with a huge quantity of contraband substance in Budgam.
In…
Govt fails to implement proposal seeking ban on private practices by doctors
Banning private practice will improve patient care: Civil Society; There should be either govt or private practice not both, says DAK
Srinagar : The government has failed to implement the Chawla committee recommendations suggesting a…
Shift in academic session : What to study during winter vacation? Students confused
Srinagar : Unlike past years, the school students of Kashmir division won’t be turning to tuition centers to cover a portion of their syllabi for the new academic session as the students are yet to appear in the annual regular examination…
Drive to seal, demolish properties, institutions used to support terrorism will intensify in days…
Says some people used terrorism to raise properties to support militancy; strict action as per law to follow; Huge quantity of drugs/narcotics seized; efforts on to break supply chain; Stringent action against TRF associates issuing threats…
Pedestrian Killed in Baramulla Road Mishap
Srinagar : A pedestrian was killed after reportedly being hit by a car in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday evening.
Reports reaching GNS said that one Bashir Ahmad Khanday son of Khazir Ahmad Khanday was hit by a Maruti…
Mughal Road Reopens After 12-Hour Closure
Jammu : Mughal road, connecting twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri with Shopian, reopened after remaining closed for 12 hours due to stone-slide at Shakargah.
Official sources told GNS that the historic throughfare reopened for traffic…
Anganwari workers protest in Sopore against new HR Policy
Sopore : Aganwari workers in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday held a protest demonstration against the newly approved Human Resource (HR) Policy, demanding the policy be revoked.
Protestors said the policy…