Day: May 8, 2022

Government committed to protect, develop ancient sites of cultural & religious significance, transforming them into vibrant centers that will guide us on the path of righteousness and blesses this beautiful land with peace, happiness and prosperity: LG ANANTNAG, MAY 08:  Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Anantnag and took part in the auspicious Navgrah Ashtamangalam Pooja at the ancient Martand Sun temple in Mattan. The Pooja was held in the presence of saints, members of Kashmiri Pandit community and local residents. The Lt Governor termed the event a truly divine experience. Pertinently, the 8th Century Martand Temple is the oldest of the Sun temples in India and a symbol of invaluable ancient spiritual heritage. On the occasion, the Lt Governor reiterated the Govern...

06 May 2022, Kupwara: Last year Indian Army had collaborated with Gauri Kaul foundation and Indian Oil Corporation(IOC) Ltd to provide an ICU ambulance for the Machhal bowl. In the entire winter season of 2021- 22, the ICU ambulance had saved many lives of the locals including pregnant women and children by timely evacuation of the patients to the nearest district hospital.   On 6th May 22, an emergency evacuation was carried out by the ICU ambulance to save life of a 35 year old pregnant lady from Machal village. The lady was in excruciating labour pain and was immediately taken to  a district hospital in ICU Ambulance. She was accompanied by her husband and the ambulance driver. On the way to the hospital, the lady experienced strong labour pain and with the help of her husban...

SRINAGAR, MAY 08: The Department of Wildlife Protection J&K Government, Wetlands Division Kashmir in joint collaboration with stake holding departments, civil society groups, N.G.O’s, Educational  institutions  today conducted cleanliness drive of Hokersar while observing “Save Hokersar-Save Srinagar” campaign under the banner “TAWAZUN”  which commenced on May 07 and will  continue till May 21. The aim is to launch a comprehensive cleanliness drive in and around Hokersar Wetland Conservation Reserve and to maintain the ecological characteristics of this world famous wetland. This is also   as a sequel to the  on spot directions of Worthy Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir during his recent visit to the Hokersar. Accordingly,  a cleanliness drive was conducted in & around Hoker...

 SRINAGAR, MAY 08: The Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu and Kashmir chapter and its allied Regional and District units today celebrated the World Red Cross Day 2022 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of Red Cross Movement, Sir Jean Henry Dunant. The theme for this year’s World Red Cross Day was "Be Humankind". The main function was held at Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothibagh Srinagar in which Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir       Pandurang K. Pole, was  Chief Guest of the event which was attended by members of Managing committee of IRCS, different Heads of Departments, Representatives of various NGO’s, Life members, staff and volunteers of Red Cross.  While welcoming the Chief Guest and other participants, G.A. Qureshi, Honorary Treasurer, Indian Red Cross So...

JAMMU, MAY 8: In a significant development the Tribal Affairs Department today flagged off a fleet of 40 trucks for transportation livestock and families of migratory tribal population from various districts to the highland pastures. In line with the announcement made by the Lieutenant Governor, Sh Manoj Sinha for various tribal welfare measures the department initiated a special project for transhumant support system including transit accommodations and transport facilities for migratory population. These trucks have been procured by the Tribal Affairs Department through J&K Road Transport Corporation. The Jammu and Kashmir Government had earlier announced the provision of transport/freight services for migratory tribal population during annual migration to highland pastures. There ...