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Srinagar, Mar 19 : Amid forecast for generally cloudy weather with possibility of light rain/snow from March 21, night temperature recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 2.5°C against 3.5°C on the previous night which was below normal by 2.2°C for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year.Qazigund recorded a minimum of 2.2°C against 2.8°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said.Pahalgam recorded a low of minus…

Srinagar, Maria Samuel, a dedicated entrepreneur, has steered the Gulmarg Ski Academy to unparalleled success, establishing it as a symbol of excellence in winter sports. From its beginning, the academy has been renowned for its outstanding infrastructure and comprehensive training programs. Maria's visionary leadership has empowered enthusiasts to achieve new heights of success, solidifying the academy as a stronghold of winter sports.Maria's journey is marked by determination, dedication, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. Recognized for her contributions, she received the Woman Entrepreneur 2021 award from Kotak Mahindra Bank and the WEE Group. Beyond professional achievements, Maria's philanthropy during the…

Kupwara, March, 17: The Deputy Commisioner (DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan on Sunday visited Handwara where she conducted a comprehensive inspection of election Strong room, Polling Stations and Election control Room at Handwara.The inspection was aimed to evaluate the preparedness for upcoming Lok Sabha election 2024 in the district.Accompanied by SSP Handwara, Dawood Ayoob, ADC Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather and Executive Engineer Handwara, Farooq Ahmad Shah, DC undertook a comprehensive visit to several polling stations including Poling Station established at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Handwara and Polling station of Government Girls Higher Secondary School Handwara, where DC took appraisal…

BANDIPORA, MARCH 16: In run-up to upcoming Lok Sabha elections-2024, the District Administration Bandipora today organised a training program for zonal and sectoral magistrates at Town Hall, here. The training program was aimed to equip zonal and sectoral magistrates with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to oversee the electoral process effectively.The training was presided over by DEO/DC Bandipora Shakeel Ul Rehman.Nodal Officer MCC/ADC Umar Shafi Pandit, ERO/ACR Shabir Ahmad Wani, and DyDEO Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat were also present on the occasion. During the program, specific duties and powers of sectoral and zonal magistrates were discussed, emphasizing their pivotal roles…

Handwara, March 16 : Continuing unwavering efforts to bridge the gap between police & public, Police in Handwara facilitated a Police Community Partnership Group meeting (PCPG) at Police Post Magam. The meeting was chaired by ASP Handwara and was attended by all the Numberdars, Chowkidars and respectable citizens of concerned area including members of Auqaf Committies etc.On the occasion, the participants highlighted various issues of public importance and they were assured by the chairing officer that their genuine grievances pertaining to police will be resolved on priority and that of civil administration will be taken up with the concerned departments…

BANDIPORA, MARCH 15: In preparations to Lok Sabha election 2024, the District Election Office Bandipora on Friday organised a training programme for employees of various Departments at mini secretariat Bandipora. The training programme was aimed to provide employees hands-on experience in conducting polls and handling different poll process during Lok Sabha Election-2024. The training was provided by Master Trainer Manzoor Ahmad Bhat in presence of Election Nodal Officer/ExEn R&B Asadullah Najar. On the occasion Master trainer highlighted role of employees in facilitating the election process.Emphasis was placed on upholding ethical standards throughout the electoral process, including maintaining neutrality, confidentiality, and…

Bandipora March 15: To mark the celebration of Chinar Day, Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Shakeel ul Rehman on Friday kick-started chinar plantation drive by planting a chinar sapling in the premises of Mini Secretariat, Bandipora. ADC Bandipora Umar Shafi Pandit, ACD Bandipora Peer Mumtaz Ahmad besides officers and officials of Floriculture Department were present on the occasion. In addition to Mini Secretariat Bandipora, the plantation of chinar saplings was also held at Nishat Park Bandipora and Wullar Vantage Park, Garoora. On the occasion, the concerned officials of the floriculture department informed that around 150 Chinar saplings are available with District Floriculture…

KUPWARA, MARCH 15: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather today kickstarted plantation drive at Children Park Handwara and Public Park Langate by planting Chinar saplings. Tehsildar Langate and concerned officers were present on the occasion. The Plantation drive was conducted by Floriculture department under the theme of Saving Chinar Trees. It was informed that the plantation drive was carried in entire valley and a set target of 10,000 chinar saplings have to be achieved. On the occasion, the ADC impressed upon the concerned officers to encourage the people to plant more and more trees in their surroundings…