Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma today directed for doubling the efforts to provide facility of virtual classrooms and digital platforms to the students of Jammu and  Kashmir, so that their studies do not suffer due to COVID-19 lockdown.The Advisor...

Principal Secretary Planning, Information and Government Spokesperson, Rohit Kansal informed that with the addition of 5 new cases today the number of positive COVID 19  cases have risen to 75 in J&K. Giving breakup of the figures at a press briefing,...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, who is overall in-charge of Coronavirus control efforts in Kashmir, convened a meeting here today to review the measures being put in place by various departments for prevention and control of COVID-19.The meeting...

Principal Secretary Planning, Information and Government Spokesperson, Rohit Kansal today informed that as of today there are 62 positive cases of COVID 19 in J&K.Giving  breakup of the figures at a press briefing, Kansal said 58 are active cases of which...

Financial Commissioner, Finance,  A. K. Mehta today presented a cheque of Rs 2 crores to the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu as a contribution to J&K Relief Fund  towards the efforts being undertaken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19....

Ramping up J&K’s response in view of the emerging situation due to the outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19), Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today chaired maiden meeting of the Coordination teams constituted by the Government,...

Chief Secretary, B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, today chaired a meeting to review status of restoration and repair works on National Highway at Dalvas near Nashri Tunnel which was damaged due to massive landslide resulting suspension of all vehicular traffic.Principal...

Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday directed the schools to extend last date for depositing school fees up to April 30 besides no charge should be levied for the online lectures/assignments or link the result of the child on the basis of home assignments.The...

Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today said government has roped in private hospitals and nursing homes to create additional isolation facilities across Jammu and Kashmir for treating COVID-19 patients.In this regard,...

Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba today asked all States/UTs to rigorously implement lockdown restrictions to contain the community transmission of coronavirus pandemic. He asked for taking stern action against people who are violating lockdown orders.Cabinet Secretary...

School Education Department has directed all the Chief Education Officers to submit bank account details of eligible students/ under parents within ten -days for crediting the  cooking cost of Mid-Day Meal Scheme directly to them via Direct Benefit Transfer...

Principal Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department, Mr Rohit Kansal, who is also the J&K Govt Spokesperson, today said that the administration is closely monitoring and reviewing the situation and proactively taking a number of steps to...

To encourage the practice of physical distancing, Principal Secretary, Rohit Kansal who is also the Government Spokesperson today interacted with the media persons using Social Networking platform. He also held telephonic conversation with media fraternity...

Financial Commissioner (FC), Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today declared Psychiatry Hospital and Chest Diseases (CD) hospital in Jammu to be exclusively dedicated for treating COVID-19 patients.The FC today visited the two hospitals to...

Financial Commissioner (FC), Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today said that preparations are under way to open up additional isolation rooms and wards, as well as intensive care unit beds to effectively cater to COVID-19 cases, should their...

In view of COVID-19 outbreak, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor and overall in-charge of Coronavirus Control Efforts (CCE) for Kashmir Division, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today said that the health of the people is his prime concern.To achieve cent percent results,...

Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba today held video conference with Chief Secretaries of all States/Union Territories to review supply chain management and transportation of essential commodities and services in and out of the State/UTs during the lockdown period...

The Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam today convened a high level meeting to review the preparedness and measures put in place in the wake of nationwide lockdown for containment of COVID-19 Epidemic as announced by the Prime Minister on 24th March.Financial...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor (LG), Baseer Ahmad Khan and overall in-charge of Coronavirus Control Efforts (CCE) in Kashmir Division, today directed all the Deputy Commissioners to work religiously for the safety of people so that Coronavirus pandemic is stopped.He...

The Government is drawing a comprehensive plan to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic by increasing the isolation and quarantine facilities across Jammu and Kashmir.The  government has decided to close routine activities in identified hospitals and converting...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, who is overall in-charge of coronavirus control efforts in Kashmir, Monday inspected various Covid-19 screening centres to  take stock of arrangements put in place at these facilities for detection of suspected...

In order to further strengthen and upscale the offensive against COVID-19 spread, the Government today ordered release of Rs. 40 crore additionally to all Deputy Commissioners to support their corona mitigation efforts.This was decided in a high level meeting...

The Government today informed that 3938 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance and, so far, only four cases have tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir.According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that Government is considering to start doorstep ration distribution amid situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic.In this regard, the Advisor directed all the Deputy Commissioners to work out a...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited Srinagar Airport to review the preparedness of the Divisional Administration to tackle the spread of COVID-19.After reaching the Airport terminal, the Advisor was passed through Health Screening...

Union Minister of State in PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that the fight against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a shared responsibility and everyone has to play due role in tackling the contagion.The Union Minister made these remarks while chairing a...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, who is overall in-charge of coronavirus control efforts in Kashmir, convened a meeting here today to review the measures being put in place by various departments regarding prevention and control of Covid-19.The...

With an aim to boost rural livelihood, Secretary Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda today called for the effective implementation and identification of rural clusters under the Scheme of Funds for Regeneration of Traditional Industries...

The Government today informed that 3330 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been enlisted for observation and, so far, only four cases have tested  positive in Jammu and KashmirAccording to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus...

Commissioner Secretary, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Ajeet Kumar Sahu, today directed the concerned authorities of Irrigation department to expedite the  ongoing desilting and cleanliness works of Ranbir canal.Commissioner Secretary made these...

Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday constituted ‘Jammu and Kashmir Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission’ to look into the issues of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes  in the Union Territory...

Chief Secretary, B. V. R. Subrahmanyam today chaired 6th Executive Council meeting of Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM).Financial Commissioner Finance, Principal Secretary, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Principal Secretary, Planning, Commissioner...

Principal Secretary, Animal & Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary today chaired a meeting of senior officers of the Fisheries Department to review its working.The meeting discussed the establishment of Re-Circulatory Aquaculture...

Advisor to the Lt. Governor, K K Sharma today directed for making the Public Sector Units (PSUs) of Jammu and Kashmir more vibrant and financially viable so that they can effectively contribute to the economy, besides creating the much-needed employment opportunities.The...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Kewal Krishan Sharma today directed for framing a comprehensive mechanism to effectively promote Small, Medium and Large scale industrial sector in the Union Territory so that entrepreneurs are given the requisite ecosystem and...

Union Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla today convened a high-level meeting to review the security and other arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2020.The meeting was attended by Advisors to Lt Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan and R....

The Government Thursday informed that 356 persons have completed their 28-day surveillance period and, so far, only four cases have been tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir.According to the daily Media Bulletin on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 3146 travellers...

Advisor to Lt Governor, Baseer Khan on Wednesday ordered inquiry into the entry of four foreign tourists in Valley.“I have ordered an inquiry as to how these foreign tourists landed in Srinagar,” Khan while talking to GNS said.Khan on Tuesday had said that strict...

The government today decided to suspend the yatra  to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine besides suspending inter-state buses coming to and going from J&K till March 31, 2020 in view of the prevailing situation emerging due to COVID-19 in the Union Territory...

Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah today assumed the charge of the Chief Executive Officer, J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA).Dr. Abid has served at various key posts like Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama and Kulgam and is currently holding...

Advisor to Lt. Governor, K K Sharma today directed for framing a comprehensive mechanism to effectively promote small-scale industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir so that the aspiring entrepreneurs are provided with the necessary support by creating ecosystems...

After his appointment as Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Sh. Baseer Khan, met Lt. Governor Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today.Lt. Governor discussed with Advisor various issues relating to the holistic development of Union Territory of Jammu...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan chaired separate meetings to review the functioning of Women's Development Corporation (WDC) and J&K Rehabilitation Council (JKRC) here today.While reviewing functioning of WDC, the meeting was informed that the...

The Government today extended J&K Epidemic Disease (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020 to both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir to step up efforts to tackle the contagious coronavirus disease.The Regulations were extended to whole of J&K under the orders...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today chaired a meeting here to review the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation.Managing Director JKSCSTBCDC, Dr Bharat Bhushan; OSD to...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan and Secretary Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Pandurang Kondbarao Pole today formally launched the FINO Banking Correspondence services to cover the maximum Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)...

In order to carry out the physical verification of works executed under MGNREGA during previous years and whose payments are pending as material liability, Secretary Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda,  conducted an extensive tour...

Commissioner Secretary, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Ajeet Kumar Sahu today directed the concerned authorities to complete the desilting and cleanliness works of Ranbir Canal by 5th April 2020, so that farmers are benefited at an earliest by release...

Among many of the reforms taken by J&K administration, the business of government treasuries has also been made simple and less hectic.This has been made possible with the help of several IT-based tools and programmes. The paperwork in the treasuries of...

A farewell Programme was held in the Divisional Commissioner office here today for the outgoing Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, who has been elevated to the position of Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of J&K UT.Senior Officers of...

Director School Education, Kashmir Mohammad Younis Malik today chaired a meeting at Directorate of School Education Kashmir in which Chief Engineer R&B Department, Joint Director Central (DSEK), Deputy Director Planning (DSEK), Representative of PHE Department,...

Considering the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across the world and in the country, Chief Secretary,   B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, reviewed the Cluster Containment Plan to prevent, contain and manage community transmission of infection in Jammu and Kashmir.All...

Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, today visited Exhibition Ground, Jammu to work out and discuss an Integrated Development plan to convert existing Exhibition Ground Complex as a state of art Jammu Trade Centre. ‘Jammu Trade...

Financial Commissioner Health & Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today chaired the maiden meeting of the Governing Body of Jammu and Kashmir Employees State Insurance Society (JKESIS).The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Labour and...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar directed the officers to ensure that timely expenditure of funds and achieving the objectives of plan qualitatively should be the core of governance while implementing various schemes.The Advisor made these...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma today directed for early completion of Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex ((MMHC) maintaining that it constitutes one of the most iconic landmarks of history and culture of Jammu and Kashmir and needs quick restoration.The...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today underscored the need of mass awareness about several welfare schemes of Labour and Employment (L&E) Department so that the deserving lot would be benefitted exponentially.The Advisor stated this while chairing...

The Government Monday informed that 176 persons have completed their 28-day surveillance period and, so far, only two cases have been tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir.According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 2478 travellers...

Outgoing Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan was today felicitated by officers of Divisional Commissioner’s office for being elevated to the position of Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of J&K Union Territory. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr...

The Government Sunday informed that 2157 no. of travellers and persons in contact with the suspected Coronavirus cases have been put under surveillance in Jammu and  Kashmir.According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus (COVID-19), ...