Tag: Srinagar

Indian govt holds mega tourism event in J&K’s Srinagar from April 11 to 13
11Apr By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Business, World

Indian govt holds mega tourism event in J&K’s Srinagar from April 11 to 13

The Ministry of Tourism under the aegis of the government of India has organized a mega tourism promotion event in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar from April 11 to 13. Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha and Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel addressed the delegates at the inauguration of the event titled "Tapping the Potential of Kashmir: Another Day in Paradise". The objective of the event is to showcase the various tourism products of Jammu and Kashmir and promote it as the destination for leisure, adventure, Eco, Wedding, films and MICE Tourism. Several interesting programmes, discussion sessions, technical tours, exhibitions, interactions will form the part of the event including a technical visit to the Tulip Gar
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J&K: ‘Save Jhelum’ trek organised for children in Srinagar
11Apr By Grace TsoiNo Comments
World

J&K: ‘Save Jhelum’ trek organised for children in Srinagar

In order to create awareness about keeing the Jhelum river pollution free, a one-day trek was organised for children from Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Srinagar on Saturday. Shugul organised the event in collaboration with MTC Club. The event, “Save Jhelum”, saw the participation of 70 students from Srinagar’s Zabarwan park to Shankaracharya hills. Children from many schools took part in the hike to remind the society of the importance of keeping the river cleans and on keeping oneself fit by doing exercises. Imran Khan, an organizer said, “Today is our trekking program from Zabarwan park to Shankaracharya temple. Our theme is “save Jhelum”, and the trekking was done following social distancing and all COVID-19 SOPs, so only 70 children have been taken along.” “Today there will also be a
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J&K government to upgrade 180 public schools into smart schools
30Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

J&K government to upgrade 180 public schools into smart schools

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Srinagar city administration has embarked on an ambitious project to transform all government schools with owned buildings in the district on modern lines, equipping them with smart facilities and modern infrastructure.Under the project, a total of 180 schools, including 120 in urban areas and 60 in rural areas of the district, are being upgraded in terms of facilities. These schools will be equipped with modern facilities through interventions at infrastructural and operational levels.The project follows the successful completion of the pilot project of modernising 25 selected government schools taken up and completed during the last fiscal year. This was informed in a meeting convened in Srinagar at a Banquet Hall under the chairman...
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J&K Football Association conducts refresher course for referees
7Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

J&K Football Association conducts refresher course for referees

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Football Association (JKFA) conducted a refresher course for fresh referees, followed by conducting annual examination for category 4 and 5 at TRC Srinagar.Around 60 referees from different districts participated in the examination of which 35 referees of Jammu/Kathua also participated in the online examination. This exam was conducted by Nazir Ahmad Bhat, All India Football Federation (AIFF) Instructor and HOR of JKFA.The result of the candidates who appeared in the examination will be communicated to All India Football Federation once the candidates appear in the practical exam.JKFA is always trying to update the referees regarding the latest developments in the laws of the game and tries its best to see the referees finding...
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LED Street lights installed in Srinagar under ‘Smart Cities’ mission
12Aug By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

LED Street lights installed in Srinagar under ‘Smart Cities’ mission

Taking advantage of the COVID-19 induced lockdown, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has taken the initiative to install LED street lights in Srinagar under the Smart Cities mission.Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, District Magistrate, Srinagar said the work of installing LED street lights were done for the last five to six months. "The work to install LED street lights was going on in the city for the last five to six months. The old and dysfunctional lights in the market areas across the city were removed and new LED lights have been installed," said Choudhary.Prior to the project completion, locals and business community were facing issues during late hours in the markets. After the installation of the LED lights, locals have now demanded that these lights should be installed in their loca...
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Kashmir’s Farhana Bhat makes mark in Bollywood, bags 2 more projects
5Aug By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

Kashmir’s Farhana Bhat makes mark in Bollywood, bags 2 more projects

Farhana Bhat never wanted to be an actor and therefore, she never thought she would be working with the big shots of the Bollywood industry, but in 2018, she bagged an Imtiaz Ali film ‘Laila Majnu’ and now she has in her kitty two more big Bollywood projects.Farhana, who lives in the Chanpora area of Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), studied at a local school and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Government College for Women, Srinagar.“I didn’t want to be an actor, but by God’s grace, I landed in this field and got along with the flow. I have always been passionate about journalism and always wanted to become a journalist. I am also working on becoming a broadcast journalist or a news anchor. I will also go for an internship with a national TV
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