News Topic:Department of Information & Public Relations

Extension of Financial Year to June 30?

SRINAGAR — Government on Saturday said that there has been no announcement regarding extension of financial year to 30th June as was being suggested by...

Coronavirus: Govt decides to seal JK UT borders with Punjab, Himachal, Ladakh

Jammu and Kashmir on Monday decided to seal the borders of J&K Union Territory with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh UT.

Two suspected cases of Coronavirus found in J&K

The Department of Information & Public Relations informed that they have identified two passengers with a travel history to Italy and South Korea with Coronavirus.

DIPR sets up Media Centers at Jammu & Srinagar

JAMMU — The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has established media centres at Srinagar and Jammu as well as at district headquarters...

Media Certification & Monitoring Committee constituted in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — The Srinagar District Election Office Monday constituted a Media Certification & Monitoring Committee (MCMC) to keep a check on cases of paid...

Gulzar Shabnam assumes charge as Director Information

JAMMU — Gulzar Ahmed Shabnam today assumed the charge as Director Information and Public Relations here today. He took the charge from outgoing Director,...

Hameed Ullah Hameed’s two books released in Pulwama

Pulwama: During a literary function at Town Hall Pulwama, two new books of renowned literary figure Hameed Ullah Hameed were released last Monday.The function...

J&K becomes first state to approve 7th Pay Commission recommendations, hiked salary!

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has become the first state of the country to approve the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission for its employees...

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.