Strike against Vaishno Devi ropeway project enters second day
Pilgrims face hardships Jammu: Hundreds of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district faced hardships as a 72-hour strike by local stakeholders against a proposed ropeway project entered the second day on Saturday. The strike by shopkeepers, and pony and palanquin owners started on Friday amid apprehension that the […]
Forest Department holds Plantation Drive
SRINAGAR: In a commendable effort to combat climate change and enhance urban greenery, the Forest Department today organized a winter plantation drive under the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ at Basivan Zeethyar, Srinagar. This initiative aims to instill a sense of responsibility towards the environment and encourage community participation in afforestation efforts. The event witnessed […]
Satish Sharma pays surprise visit to Balgran, Muskan Home
Offers floral tribute to Lt General Bikram Singh JAMMU: Aimed at to have first-hand information and observe the living conditions of the inmates, Minister for Youth Services and Sports, FCS&CA, Transport, IT and S&T, Satish Sharma, paid surprise visit to Balgran Channi Rama and enquired about the facilities being provided to the children residing there. […]
DC Srinagar visits Khankah-e-Naqshband Sahib (RA); takes on spot review of 4.86 Cr project for development of Shrine on heritage pattern
SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Saturday undertook a visit to Khankah-e-Naqashband Sahib(RA) in Shahr-e-Khaas area of the District to take on spot review of 4.86 Cr project for development of Khankah on heritage pattern. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed works taken up as per detailed project report for restoration, […]
DC Kupwara chairs DLSWC meeting, reviews various mining issues
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan who is chairman, District Level Single Window Committee (DLSWC) Saturday convened a meeting of concerned officers to discuss various issues pertaining to mining. The meeting held threadbare discussion regarding various mining related issues including identification of feasible sand, silt and clay patches for manual extraction by local […]
DIPR Pulwama organises Felicitation Ceremony & Seminar on Civil Services
Students guided on Civil Services Exam preparation and career prospects PULWAMA: The Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) Pulwama, in collaboration with the Career Counselling and Placement Cell of Government Degree College (GDC) Pulwama, organized a seminar and felicitation ceremony to inspire and guide aspiring civil services candidates. The event began with a welcome […]
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates J&K Day at India International Trade Fair, New Delhi
NEW DELHI, NOV 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the J&K Day Celebration Event of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The Jammu and Kashmir Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 witnessed a vibrant celebration of Jammu and Kashmir Day with Chief Minister […]
JK Police arrests rape accused from UP
JAMMU, Nov 23 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a man accused of raping a woman here from his home state Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Saturday. Mohd Ali, a resident of Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district, was on the run after he was booked for rape on the complaint of a woman at […]
CS directs for launching RTI portal by 10th of Dec
JAMMU, NOV 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Saturday while taking stock of the development of online RTI portal here in J&K impressed upon the concerned to make all efforts to dedicate this service to public by 10th of December this year. Those who were present includes Principal Secretary, Finance and IT Departments; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; […]
Fresh snow in higher reaches of Kashmir, Met forecasts wet weather in Valley
Srinagar, Nov 23 (PTI) Some places in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Saturday, with the Met office forecasting a spell of wet weather in the Valley amid an increase in the minimum temperature, officials said. The tourist resort town of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and the upper areas of […]
