Div Com holds meeting to address traffic issues at various places in Srinagar City

SRINAGAR, JUNE 29: In view of traffic congestion at different places across city due to the ongoing developmental works on roads, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a high level meeting to address the important issue and remove hindrances in smooth vehicular movement. The meeting was attended by Deputy Inspector […]
Govt in JK engages realtors on Draft Development Rights, Land Pooling Policies

SRINAGAR, JUNE 29: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has taken a significant step towards enhancing urban development by formulating the Draft Jammu and Kashmir Grant and Utilisation of Transferable Development Rights Policy 2024 and the Draft Jammu and Kashmir Land Pooling Policy 2024. As part of the inclusive policy-making process, the Housing and Urban […]
Lt Governor addresses National Seminar on ‘Role of academic-driven Startups in developing economy of J&K

SRINAGAR, JUNE 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the National Seminar on the ‘Role of academic-driven Startups in developing economy of J&K UT (RASE 2024)’, at NIT Srinagar. In his keynote address, the Lt Governor commended the initiative aimed at creating an environment to inspire, empower and connect academia and industry and mentor the […]
ONGC sets up two 100-bed hospitals at twin base camps for Amarnath pilgrims

JAMMU, June 29 (PTI) : ONGC has set up two 100-bed hospitals at the twin Amarnath base camps in Kashmir and announced that the facilities would continue to operate post the annual yatra. The 52-day pilgrimage commenced from the twin tracks — the traditional 48-kilometre Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and the 14-kilometre shorter but steeper […]
Modi govt committed to ensure safe, smooth Amarnath Yatra: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, June 29 (PTI): The Modi government is committed to ensuring a safe, smooth and pleasant pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath and is making all possible arrangements to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday. The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Saturday as […]
Five cops injured in mob attack during anti-encroachment drive in Kathua

Jammu, Jun 29 (PTI) At least five police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured on Saturday after allegedly being attacked by a mob protesting against an anti-encroachment drive in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. A drive was launched in the Nagri area of Hiranagar to demolish an illegal place of […]
CJI Chandrachud underlines ‘Constitutional Morality’ as means to preserve India’s diversity

Kolkata, Jun 29 (PTI) Espousing the importance of implementing ‘Constitutional Morality’ in Indian jurisprudence, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday insisted on the commitment of courts to ensure diversity, inclusion and tolerance. Speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day East Zone II Regional Conference of the National Judicial Academy, the CJI […]
Restructuring AB-PMJAY to elevating health budget: Experts suggest

New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Echoing the urgency of healthcare reforms ranging from restructuring of Ayushman Bharat Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to accelerating the digital health mission, experts and industry leaders have outlined key priorities for the Modi government in its third consecutive term. Their statements highlight the importance of prioritising preventive healthcare measures, strengthening infrastructure, and […]
PM Modi greets Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

NEW DELHI, June 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted pilgrims on the start of the Amarnath Yatra, saying the ‘darshan’ of Lord Shiva is known to infuse immense energy in his followers. The annual Amarnath Yatra began early Saturday as the first batch of pilgrims left the twin base camps in Baltal […]
JCO among five soldiers killed in mishap near LAC in Leh

Srinagar, June 29: A Junior Commissioned Officer was among five soldiers killed when a tank met with an accident, close to LAC near Mandir Morh, in Leh district of Kargil. Official sources said that the incident took place around 3 am and bodies of all soldiers have been recovered. Further investigation into this incident has […]