Kashmir Digest

03/01/2024

DC Bandipora presides over Mega Public Darbar at Markundal Naidkhai
Emphasizes that administration is committed to ensure door-step delivery of services

BANDIPORA, JANUARY 03: District Administration Bandipora on Wednesday organised a public darbar cm grievance redressal camp at Markundal Naidkhai area

02/01/2024

DGP J&K unveils PWWA, J&K calendar for 2024
Calendar highlights achievements, activities of 2023

Jammu, Jan 02: Highlighting the achievement and activities of Jammu and Kashmir Police, the J&K Police Wives Welfare Association, Calendar

02/01/2024

Artisans seek revival of dying walnut wood carving art in Kashmir
Say centuries-old craft at risk as demand dwindles, urge govt’s intervention

Srinagar, Jan 02: The traditional art of walnut wood carving is facing a decline as demand diminishes, posing challenges to

02/01/2024

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Congress alliance panel favours tie-up in J&K
Party’s local unit wants to contest on 2 seats

Srinagar, Jan 02: In a significant political development, the Congress National Alliance Committee is understood to have favoured an alliance

02/01/2024

Harissa popularity ignites surge in mutton demand across Kashmir this winter

Srinagar, Jan 02: With Harissa taking center stage in Kashmir this winter, the demand for mutton has soared manifold in

02/01/2024

Home Minister chairs crucial security review meet in Delhi; Rajouri-Poonch attacks dominate session
Reiterates commitment to root-out terror from J&K soil; calls for coordinated area domination, zero-terror plan, boosting local intelligence, calls for improved synergy among all security agencies, fine-tunes strategy for Pir Panchal region, hails forces for improved L&O situation; asks security agencies to gear up for Lok Sabha polls

Srinagar, Jan 02: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday chaired a high-level security meeting in New Delhi where a series

02/01/2024

CEO SSCL/Commissioner SMC Assess Progress of Smart City Projects in Downtown

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 02: The CEO SSCL/Commissioner SMC, Athar Amir Khan conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing smart city projects

02/01/2024

Kundian, Pathroo villages of Keran illuminate with first grid connectivity E-inauguration ceremony held at Kupwara

KUPWARA, JANUARY 2: Kundian and Pathroo villages of border block Keran in Kupwara district got first time grid connectivity today.

02/01/2024

DEO Bandipora Chairs meeting on final roll publication of electoral roll

BANDIPORA, JANUARY 02: In a step towards upcoming elections, the Deputy Commissioner Dr Owais Ahmad who is also District Election

02/01/2024

Barzulla Bund Road completed timely; Div Com congratulates concerned Departments
Conducts spot visit; directs to use road during peak hours to ease the traffic flow on the main road

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 02: In a bid to ease traffic snarls on Rambagh-Natipora road, the Divisional Administration Kashmir today threw open

02/01/2024

J&K becomes first UT in country to launch PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Take maximum benefits of this Yojana, become catalysts for change across Jammu and Kashmir: Advisor Bhatnagar to Craftsmen

JAMMU, JANUARY 02: In a significant step towards empowering the craftsman community of Jammu and Kashmir, enhance their competence and

02/01/2024

School Edu Deptt seeks recommendations, proposal for establishment of Madrassa Board in J&K
Asks its draft committee to submit the recommendations and proposal by Jan-10

Srinagar, Jan 02: School Education Department has sought recommendations and proposal from the draft committee for establishment of Madrassa Board

02/01/2024

Don’t create panic, enough stock of petrol, Kerosene, LPG in Valley: Div Com Kashmir
Stock of essential supplies for a month, people shouldn’t rush to petrol pumps as it leads to chaos, confusion; will ensure no impact of Transporter’s strike in Valley

Srinagar, Jan 02: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bhiduri Tuesday urged people not to create panic by rushing to petrol

02/01/2024

400 bags of duplicate spurious fertilizers seized in Kulgam
Such actions will continue in future: Dir Agri Kashmir

Kulgam, Jan 02: The enforcement wing of agriculture seized 400 bags of duplicate spurious fertilizers at Ladgoo area of Kulgam

02/01/2024

Night chill continues, Pahalgam coldest at minus 6.2 degree Celsius

Srinagar, Jan 02:Amid persistent dry spell, the minimum temperature continued to settle below freezing point across the Valley on Tuesday.

02/01/2024

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01/01/2024

DGP launches J&K Police Grievance Redressal Portal ‘Awaam Se, Awaam Ke Liye’
Says portal aimed to resolve issues of citizens as well as personnel

Jammu, Jan 01: Director General of Police (DGP) R.R Swain on Monday launched Jammu & Kashmir Police Grievance Redressal Portal

01/01/2024

JE written exams J&K: CBI files chargesheet against 15 accused

New Delhi, Jan 01: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday said to have filed a chargesheet against 15

01/01/2024

Decline in Kashmiri language usage threatens our cultural identity

Srinagar, Jan 01: In a worrying trend, the Kashmiri language is experiencing a significant decline, especially among the younger generation,

01/01/2024

From job seekers to job providers: Handicraft training centres in Budgam transform women

Budgam, Jan 01: The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom in central Kashmir’s Budgam district is spearheading a transformation from women

01/01/2024

Kashmir’s Gujjar Women fight to save traditional Skull Caps amid cultural shifts

Pulwama, Jan 01: Gujjar women in Kashmir struggle to sustain the fading tradition of crafting traditional skullcaps, facing diminishing orders

01/01/2024

Grand New Year celebrations held at four locations in Pahalgam to boost tourism
70% hotels packed; expecting good influx on snowfall: Official

Pahalgam, Jan 01: The J&K Tourism Department held vibrant New Year celebrations at four different locations in the famous tourist

01/01/2024

Ladakh braces for another fight against Covid as cases surge
Bed strength enhanced in hospitals, testing facilities increased, Covid-appropriate behaviour made mandatory

Srinagar, Jan 01: Amid rising COVID-19 positive cases in the region, the Union Territory of Ladakh administration is gearing up

01/01/2024

Govt directs SED to complete process of staff rationalisation in week’s time

Srinagar, Jan 01: Authorities on Monday directed the School Education Department to complete the process of rationalisation of staff across

01/01/2024

Kashmir’s Umrah tour operators report drastic slump in pilgrimage bookings this season
'50 per cent dip in reservations despite slashed rates'

Srinagar, Jan 01: Umrah tour operators in Kashmir are grappling with subdued response this season with heavy slump in the

01/01/2024

In JK nearly ‘88% Govt schools lack Vocational Education courses’
‘40 Percent Pvt schools also lag behind in VE’

Srinagar, Jan 01: While National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes on Vocational Education (VE) and skill development, contrary to it

01/01/2024

Dry spell persists as night chill intensifies across Kashmir
No significant weather activity till Jan 7, says MeT; Sgr shivers at minus 5.2 degree Celsius

Srinagar, Jan 01: While the dry spell persisted across the Valley, the night chill has intensified further with Srinagar recording

01/01/2024

DC Srinagar conducts whirlwind tour of the City; inspects ongoing developmental works for Darish Kadal Bridge, Development of Footpath near Aiwa Bridge
Takes onsite appraisal of works being executed under National Clean Air Programme at SKIMS Soura, Amar Singh College and Hazratbal

SRINAGAR JANUARY 01:- The Deputy Commissioner(DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday undertook a whirlwind tour of the City to inspect

01/01/2024

Set in motion the process for establishment of NDPS courts: CS
Stresses on laying hands on the big suppliers to curb the drug menace

JAMMU, JANUARY 01: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today in the 8th UT level Apex committee meeting of NCORD impressed upon

01/01/2024

Fraudster Arrested As Marriage Scam Busted in Baramulla

Srinagar, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla busted a marriage scam and arrested a fraudster involved in the