Weather Update Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, light to moderate rain/snow is expected at most places in Kashmir and some places in Jammu region, between tonight and tomorrow evening. North Kashmir’s higher reaches can expect snow showers beginning at around 11 p.m. today. By tomorrow 9 a.m., rain/snow would have occurred at most … Read more
Remove haphazardly put wires, cables within 15 days: SMC to telecom services, cable operators Srinagar, Feb 02 (KNO): The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Thursday directed the telecom service providers to remove the haphazardly put wires, lines, cables, junction boxes and other utilities above ground within 15 days failing which the corporation will disconnect or … Read more
Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak in Gulmarg; Several Foreign Tourists Believed to Be Trapped Srinagar, Feb 1 (GNS): Several foreign tourists are believed to be trapped in a massive snow avalanche triggered at Afarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, sources said. They told GNS that the avalanche was triggered this afternoon. … Read more
J&K gets Rs 35581 crore central assistance in Union budget Hike of Rs 9000 crore in revised estimates for current fiscal Nasir Azam Srinagar, Feb 01 (KNO): The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has been allocated Rs 35581 crore in the Union budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha … Read more
6,56,309 kanals of ‘state land’ retrieved in eight JK districts, say officials Srinagar: Nearly 6,56,309 hectares of ‘state and kahcharai’ land were retrieved during the ongoing anti-encroachment drive in eight districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. On January 9, the administration had asked the DCs to ensure that all encroachments on state land, including … Read more
Release balance 25 % funds under CAPEX budget if 70 % funds have been utilized: J&K government to Depts Nasir Azam Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): In a move aimed at rationalization of expenditure, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has ordered that 25% remaining funds under the capital expenditure shall be released only if the expenditure … Read more
Srinagar-Jammu highway closure triggers mutton shortage in Valley ’80 trucks carrying sheep stuck on the highway’ Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): The closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway due to landslides and snow triggered shortage of mutton in Kashmir. In Srinagar, non-availability of mutton was reported from several areas of Srinagar. Stakeholders associated with the mutton … Read more
6 years on, overhead railway pass on NHW far from completion in Anantnag Jahangeer Ganaie Anantnag, Jan 31 (KNO): After six years, the overhead railway pass on National Highway in Anantnag district is far from completion. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), due to unavailability of the overhead railway pass at Shoul Batengoo Anantnag, … Read more
Six drug peddlers arrested in Kashmir: Police Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested six drug peddlers in Baramulla, Kulgam, Budgam, Awantipora & Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession. In Baramulla, a police party under the supervision of SHO Police Station Uri during patrolling at Laghama-Garkote … Read more
Anti-Encroachment Drive: J&K Admin likely to come up with formal order sparing poor, farmers Met LG Sinha requested him to spare poor having State land upto 10 malars; influential won’t be spared at all: BJP Gen Sec Sunil Sharma; List of land grabbers so long, says Revenue Official Abid Bashir Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): Jammu … Read more
Traffic partially restored on Srinagar-Jammu highway Ramban, Jan 31 (KNO): The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu national highway resumed partially, which was suspended on Monday due to landslides, shooting stones and snowfall, officials said here on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that however, no new traffic was allowed on the highway. … Read more
Air Traffic, Train Services Resume; Highway Remains Closed Srinagar, Jan 31 (GNS): Air traffic to and fro Srinagar international airport resumed on Tuesday, a day after poor visibility and continuous snowfall forced cancellation of all 68 scheduled flights. Official sources told GNS that two indigo flights landed at the airport a short while ago. Earlier … Read more
Met issues Fresh weather Advisory for Jammu & Kashmir Mainly dry, foggy weather forecast till Feb 4 in J&K MeT Rules Out Major Snowfall In Next Ten Days As Mercury Drops At Most Places, Minus 8.4°C In Gulmarg Srinagar, Jan 31 (GNS): Mainly dry and foggy weather has been forecast till February 4 and light … Read more
Flight Operations Resume at Srinagar International Airport Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 31: Flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport have resumed after being suspended yesterday due to heavy snowfall and unfavorable weather conditions. The Director of Srinagar International Airport, Kuldeep Singh, told Kashmir Bulletin–(KB) that visibility is good and the surface is now clear … Read more
DSEK orders to verify genuineness of 2009 batch, other appointees Bhat Imran Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): In the backdrop of fake posting and appointment orders, the School Education Department has asked the Chief Education Officers (CEOs) of Kashmir region to verify the genuineness of 2009 batch and other appointees of which orders have been issued … Read more
LG reviews preparedness for 3rd Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg Inaugurates 94 sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 46.07 cr Jammu, Jan 30 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday reviewed preparation for the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to begin on 10th February. The Lt Governor was briefed by the senior officials on the … Read more
Inter-deputation of employees: Govt devises policy for effective utilisation of manpower KNO Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday devised a policy for effective utilization of manpower here by the means of inter-departmental deputation of employees based on their technical and professional qualifications. The government said that the move was aimed … Read more
Govt renamed 52 schools after slain cops, security men in J&K Bhat Imran Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): The government Monday renamed 52 public schools and five other infrastructures after those cops and security forces who lost their lives on line of duty. Besides, the government also renamed one infrastructure in the name of Makhan Lal … Read more
4 JKAS Officers Transferred, S Shahnawaz Posted RTO Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): The government on Monday ordered transfer of four JKAS officers with one of them, Syed Shahnawaz Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes, Enforcement (North), Baramulla, Kashmir, posted as Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir. According to separate orders, copies of which lie with GNS, Sajid Yehaya … Read more
All 68 Flights Cancelled Due To Snowfall In Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): As snowfall continued in Kashmir Valley, all flights to and fro Srinagar ‘international’ airport were cancelled on Monday. Confirming it, Director, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh said that 68 flights were scheduled to operate today. “All 68 flights … Read more
3 doctors among 5 ‘absent’ employees suspended in Kupwara Kupwara, Jan 30 (GNS): Authorities in Kupwara on Monday placed under suspension two doctors and three paramedics for allegedly remaining absent without any authorisation at one of the New Type Primary Health Centres (NTPHCs) in the north Kashmir district. Officials told GNS that on the directions … Read more
Fresh weather update: Snow Blankets Kashmir Valley, Hilly Areas Of Jammu; MeT Forecasts More Till Tonight Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): Kashmir Valley including Srinagar has been covered in a blanket of snow on Monday and the weatherman has forecast more in next 12 hours and gradual decrease from tonight. A meteorological department official here told … Read more
Snowfall: Jammu-Srinagar highway blocked; Air traffic delayed, train service suspended Srinagar, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir parts are receiving snowfall since morning, leading to closure of Jammu Srinagar national highway besides delay in flights to and fro the Srinagar ‘international’ airport and suspension of Baramulla—Banihal Train train service on Monday. Jammu Srinagar national highway is … Read more
Srinagar: While night temperatures showed a little improvement across J&K, the Meteorological Department Saturday issued a yellow warning for heavy snowfall in J&K on January 30. “During the next 24 hours there are likely chances of light snow and rain at scattered places in the next 24 hours,” the MeT officials said here adding that … Read more
Two fraudsters involved in fake job scam, extortion held in Bla: Police Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla claimed to have arrested two fraudsters involved in fake job scam and extortion on Saturday. A police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that on 11-01-2023, … Read more
DC Srinagar chairs meeting of Revenue Officers Finalises action plan to fill positions of Lambardars, Chowkidars Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): In order to strengthen the traditional and vital village institutions of Lambardars and Chowkidars in the District, a meeting of Revenue Officers was Saturday held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad … Read more
DHSK holds anti-tobacco drive; COTPA violators fined Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): On the directions of Director Health Services Kashmir (DSHK), Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Tobacco Control cell of DSHK with the active support of SHO Police Station Bemina launched anti tobacco enforcement drive around Bemina and adjoining areas in the vicinity of Pediatric hospital and … Read more
Hurriyat’s Rajbagh office to be attached under UAPA Srinagar: The office building of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in Srinagar’s Rajbagh area is going to be attached by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the country’s anti-terror law, The Kashmir Walla has learnt. The order passed by an NIA court in New Delhi was … Read more
Govt Reconstitutes Board Of Directors Of J&K Cements Limited Srinagar, Jan 28 (GNS): The government on Saturday reconstituted Board of Directors of Jammu & Kashmir Cements Limited. “In supersession of all previous orders on the subject and in terms of Article 77(c) of the Articles of Association (AoA) of the Corporation, sanction is hereby accorded … Read more
Weather Update for Today Today there is a possibility of light to moderate rain/snow showers at a few places in Jammu and Kashmir, after 11 a.m. Maximum possibility is for higher reaches of Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Anantnag districts. # Rain/snow showers of good intensity can occur between 29 Jan evening and 30 Jan … Read more
CEO Smart City tours Sgr areas, reviews progress on projects Srinagar, Jan 27 (KNO): Continuous monitoring of various projects being carried out under Smart City Project in Srinagar, the Commissioner SMC and CEO Smart City, Athar Amir Khan Friday visited Ghanta Ghar, Residency Road, M.A Road and Polo View to review the works being executed … Read more
Rahul Gandhi accuses J&K admin of big security breach at Nayvug Tunnel ‘There were no police men for controlling crowd, my security men advised me not to go ahead, had to cancel my Yatra’ Umaisar Gull Ganie Anantnag, Jan 27 (KNO): Congress leader and Member Parliament Rahul Gandhi Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration … Read more
Dry weather forecast in next 24 hours, widespread snow for subsequent 2 days in J&K Mercury drops at most places in J&K, static for Srinagar Srinagar, Jan 27 (GNS): Weatherman on Friday said that ‘mainly dry weather’ was expected in 24 hours and isolated to “widespread” light rain and snow forecast thereafter for subsequent two … Read more
Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla Waris Fayaz Baramulla, Jan 26 (KNO): Body of teenage girl who had jumped into the river Jhelum in Khanpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on December 31, was retrieved after 26 days on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more
Govt approves Rs 39 Cr mega project to boost commercial floriculture Initiative to help establish sustainable, profitable flower industry in region Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a mega Rs 39-crore project with an avowed objective of exploring the huge floriculture potential keeping in view the varied agro-climate and ecological conditions … Read more
32-yr-old wielder dies after falling from under construction pvt hospital in Sgr Mubashir Aalam Wani Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNO): A 32-year-old wielder from Bemina area of Srinagar died on Thursday after he fell from an under construction private hospital of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadith at Chota Bazar area here. A police official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more
Security agencies have launched final assault on terror, its ecosystem in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha *G-20 in JK sends strong message to enemies, JK witnessing industrial revolution; After 3 decades schools operational for 200 days; KP properties grabbed in 1990 to be retreived* Yogesh Jammu, Jan 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha … Read more
Bharat Jodo Yatra To Resume From Banihal, Enter Kashmir On Friday Srinagar, Jan 26: The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi will resume from highway town of Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after a day’s break. “The Bharat Jodo Yatra will resume from Banihal tomorrow morning. We will make up the distance … Read more
Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla Waris Fayaz Baramulla, Jan 26 (KNO): Body of teenage girl who had jumped into the river Jhelum in Khanpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on December 31, was retrieved after 26 days on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more
The Jammu and Kashmir government is likely to impose property tax from April 1. The proposal regarding implementation of property tax in J&K is under consideration and formal order to clear the confusion will be issued soon by the govt. How the tax will be levied on the residential and commercial buildings in the region … Read more
Deadly Roads: Srinagar records 1689 accidents with 225 deaths in last five years Official data shows 1739 people were injured since 2018 Jahangir Sofi Srinagar, Jan 25 (KNO): An average 337 accidents in a year claimed 45 people in Srinagar, showed official data. According to the figures accessed and reviewed by the news agency—Kashmir News … Read more
Want to see Kashmiri Pandits return to Kashmir in my life, says Farooq Jahangeer Ganaie Anantnag, Jan 25 (KNO): National Conference President on Wednesday said that he wishes to see Kashmiri Pandits return to Kashmir before his death. “I wish and pray that the day comes that I see them (Kashmiri Pandits) return and live … Read more
Div Com Kashmir inaugurates Clock Tower at Anantnag Anantnag, Jan 25 (KNO): Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Wednesday inaugurated the Clock Tower at Anantnag which was illuminated in the tricolour on the occasion. The Div Com appreciated Municipal Council Anantnag and R&B Anantnag for completing the clock tower within the stipulated timeline. … Read more
2 J&K residents among 91 Padma Shri Awardees this year Srinagar, Jan 25 (KNO): Two Jammu and Kashmir residents are among 91 Padma Shri Awardees, whose names were announced on Wednesday after the approval from the President of India on the occasion of Republic Day 2023. According to a handout of Ministry of Home Affairs, … Read more
Security on maximum alert in Kashmir Valley on R-Day *Officials Says They’re Confident About ‘Incident Free’ Official Functions* Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Security across Jammu and Kashmir was put on maximum alert on Wednesday on the eve of January 26 functions. Police and paramilitary forces carried out random searches in and around Lal Chowk and … Read more
Bad weather in Valley forces cancellation of 14 flights Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Fresh snowfall in the morning led to cancellation of 14 flights to and from the Valley on Wednesday. “68 flights were scheduled to operate today. We could operate only 54,” officials told GNS, adding, “14 flights were cancelled due to bad weather … Read more
Proud moment for pulwama, Seerat Jan class 8th student has written Quran Paak Within 23 Days Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 25 (KB): A very proud moment for the whole of Jammu and Kashmir, as a girl from South Kashmir’s district, Pulwama, has written Quran Kareem, within just 23 days. “Religious knowledge is as important … Read more
Highway Remains Closed, Unlikely To Reopen Tomorrow Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, remained closed for better part of the day on Wednesday and it is unlikely to open tomorrow as well, officials said. “The highway remained blocked for 12 hours 23 minutes due … Read more
*TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR* 1. From 24-01-2023, 1700 hrs. to 25-01-2023, 1700 hrs. Jammu Srinagar NHW remained block for 12 hours 23 mins due to shooting stones and mudslides at Mehar and Panthyal. 2. *MeT department has predicted heavy rainfall, snowfall for next few days, there are chances of blockade of NH-44. people are … Read more
R-Day: MHA Announces 40 Police Medals From J&K Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on Wednesday announced over 900 service medals including 40 from Jammu and Kashmir, on Republic Day. Among the forty awards, 25 are Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), 4 President’s Police Medal for ‘Distinguished Services’ and 11 … Read more
AC Enhances Annuity Grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from UT Jammu, Jan 25 (GNS): The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its approval for enhancement of Annuity Grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from the UT of J&K. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the … Read more
Govt freezes boundaries of all administrative units in J&K Jammu, Jan 25 (GNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered freezing of boundaries of all administrative units in the Union Territory till completion of census 2021. “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (iv) of rule 8 of the Census Rules, 1990 and in … Read more
Fraudster Arrested by Cyber Police Kashmir Srinagar, January 25(GNS): Cyber Police Kashmir on wednesday said that it’s special team arrested a notorious fraudster. In a tweet, Cyber Police Kashmir wrote, “A special team of Cyber Police Kashmir apprehended a notorious fraudster Adil Rashid Wani R/o Shalipora, Kulgam, involved in ATM withdrawal fraud case. Cyber Police … Read more
Traffic update at 1730 hrs Jammu-Srinagar NHW is still closed due to shooting stones and mudslides between Chanderkot and Banihal. Traffic update at 1730 hrsJammu-Srinagar NHW is still closed due to shooting stones and mudslides between Chanderkot and Banihal@JmuKmrPolice @JKTransportDept @OfficeOfLGJandK @Divcomjammu @DivisionalComm1 @ZPHQJammu @diprjk @ddnews_jammu @ddnewsSrinagar — J&K Traffic Police (@Traffic_hqrs) January 25, 2023
Govt reminds employees about filing APRs, action for non-submission Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): The government on Thursday issued a reminder to its employees for filling details of annual property return as well as action over its non-submission by the end of this month. “Vide Circular No. 52-JK(GAD) of 2022 dated 22.12.2022, all the employees working … Read more
Flight Operations at Srinagar International Airport Delayed Due to Bad Weather Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 25 (KB): The flight operation at the Srinagar international airport was delayed on Wednesday due to bad weather conditions in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley. The Director of Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh, informed the Kashmir Bulletin (KB) … Read more
Weather Update for Today Light to moderate rain/snow showers can continue at many places in Jammu and Kashmir today. Short sunny break in the afternoon is also possible in some areas. Around 29 January, another Western Disturbance can affect the Union Territory. Regards: Kashmir Weather
Secretary Health reviews progress on establishment of Rs 104 cr Cancer Institute, Jammu and Kashmir *Asks to start OPD, Day Care Services in first week of February* Jammu, Jan 24 (GNS): Secretary Health & Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar, today convened a meeting at Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar to review progress on establishment of State Cancer … Read more
*BJY reaches Ramban, Kashmir march will resume after Republic Day break* Yogesh Jammu, Jan 24 (KNO): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra reached Ramban, the last district of Jammu on National Highway, after covering 120 kilometres and Pad-Yatra will resume from Bathi, Maitraand stay in Banihal for a night while march for Kashmir … Read more
J&K’s budget proposals likely to be submitted to GoI next week Nasir Azam Srinagar, Jan 24 (KNO): The Jammu & Kashmir government is likely to submit budget proposals of the Union Territory for 2023-24 to the Government of India in the next week. Sources disclosed to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the UT administration … Read more
AC gives nod to LG’s Rolling Cultural and Sports Trophies for employees Jammu, Jan 24 (GNS): The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its approval to Lieutenant Governor’s Rolling Cultural and Sports Trophies for government employees. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor and … Read more
2 JKAS Officers Shifted Hitesh Gupta Posted Additional Secretary Jal Shakti Department Srinagar, Jan 24 (GNS): The government on Tuesday ordered transfer of two JKAs officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, a copy of which lies with GNS, Hitesh Gupta, JKAS, Joint Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu, … Read more
Commercial establishments to be covered initially, residential may be exempted Govt set to impose Property Tax in J&K Will pave way for release of Central grants to ULBs JAMMU, Jan 23: The Government is all set to impose Property Tax in Jammu and Kashmir but to begin with it might exempt residential accommodations and cover … Read more
Amid PAC, doctors not prescribing generic medicines to patients in J&K hospitals Doctor-private clinic nexus still active in J&K: Patients, attendants Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Jan 23 (KNO): Despite constitution of divisional level Prescriptions Audit Committee (PAC), doctors in several hospitals of Jammu and Kashmir aren’t prescribing generic medicines to patients available at the hospital. Health … Read more
J&K Bank says its Q3 net profit up by 79% to Rs 312 crore Committed to sustained improvement in functioning and operating results: MD & CEO Baldev Prakash Srinagar, Jan 23 (KNO): J&K Bank on Monday said its net profit witnessed a 79% rise year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 311.59 crore for the December Quarter of … Read more
President, All J&K Panchayat Conference calls on LG Jammu, Jan 23 (KNO): Anil Sharma, President, All J&K Panchayat Conference called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan on Monday. Anil Sharma submitted a representation on behalf of PRI members and AJKPC to the Lt Governor pertaining to releasing of pending instalments of 15th Finance … Read more
Govt notifies fresh guidelines for issuance of ration cards, licenses for Fair Price Shops No PRIs, non-locals eligible for FPS license Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Jan 22: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified fresh guidelines for issuance of ration cards, licenses of Fair Price Shops, ration permits and related issues under Public Distribution System. A … Read more
J&K launches Rs 879 cr Food Processing Project to maximize farmer income, minimize post-harvest losses Jammu, Jan 22 (GNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched an ambitious project targetted to revolutionize the food-processing sector and transform the lives of farmers in the UT. The “UT Level Food Processing Programme for Development of Clusters for … Read more
Prices of fruit skyrocket in markets as sellers don’t adhere to fixed rates Consumers aghast, appeal FCS&CA deptt to take action; Will intensify market checking, says Director KNO Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNO): While the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department (FCS&CA) department is actively taking action against the mutton dealers for not adhering … Read more
Pan India Scheme: Railways install food stalls across 17 stations of Banihal-Baramulla corridor Steps aimed to generate employment, showcase local products: CAM Northern Railways Umaisar Gull Ganie Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNO): In a bid to showcase local products and create employment opportunities for youth, the Indian Railways here have installed stalls across all 17 stations … Read more
J&K govt unveils draft rules for prohibition of child marriages Seeks feedback on proposal from stakeholders Nasir Azam Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNO): In a significant move, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir has unveiled the draft rules for implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Actin the Union Territory. In a notification, a copy of … Read more
Govt to double wages for women artisans spinning yarn for pashmina shawls ‘Various schemes available; MUDRA provides financial assistance up to Rs 3.5 lakh’ Raja Syed Rather Ganderbal, Jan 21 (KNO): In a rare move to preserve traditional techniques and revive the lost art of handmade shawls, officials in Kashmir have announced plans to double … Read more
Anti-encroachment drive: 4200 Kanals of State/ Kahcharai land retrieved in 3 days at Anantnag ANANTNAG, JANUARY 21: The District Administration Anantnag has removed encroachment on more than 4200 kanals of state/ kahcharai land in the last three days, totaling more than 40000 kanals of land retrieved so far from encroachers in the district. Speaking on … Read more