NRLM helps Awantipora woman to earn livelihood by starting her venture
Pulwama: A woman from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has been earning her livelihood through her readymade shop which she started with the help of NRLM. Shazia Rashid (27) wife of Rameez Raja a resident of Barsoo area of Awantipora has been running a readymade shop in her locality to earn her livelihood. Shazia Rashid, said […]
Javed Rana approves key proposal to accelerate tribal welfare in JK
Asks for inclusion of newly notified tribes under tribal welfare schemes JAMMU: In a significant move towards empowering tribal communities and ensuring inclusive development, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, has approved a key departmental proposal for inclusion of newly notified tribes in Jammu and Kashmir under […]
RBI approves appointment of Amitava Chatterjee as MD& CEO J&K Bank
Srinagar, Dec 24: The RBI has approved appointment of Amitava Chatterjee as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Jammu & Kashmir Bank. According to a RBI communique, Chatterjee (holding a key position in State Bank of India) would hold the position for a period of three years w. e.f December 30, 2014. “In […]
Five army soldiers killed, as many injured in road accident at Poonch
Poonch, Dec 24: At least five soldiers were killed while five others were injured after a vehicle they were traveling in plunged into a 150-foot-deep gorge at Balnoi area of Poonch district, officials said. Officials said the Army vehicle en-route from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post met with an accident near Ghora Post. The […]
J&K speaker sets up 9-member panel to frame Business Rules for Assembly
Srinagar, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir assembly speaker Abdul Rahim Rather Tuesday nominated 9-member committee to finalise the draft Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the legislative assembly. According to an order speaker Abdul Rahim Rather will be the ex-officio chairman of the committee. The panel has been set up under Rule 363 […]
CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting, directs all departments to gear up for winter adversity
SRINAGAR, DEC 24: In order to ensure smooth and uninterrupted delivery of essential services and functioning of vital installations across the Kashmir Division, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting here at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting reviewed the preparedness of various departments to address challenges posed by harsh winter conditions, particularly […]
CS lists several measures to eliminate TB in JK
JAMMU, DEC 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today in a meeting of Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department impressed upon the concerned to make untiring efforts in making J&K Tuberculosis (TB) free by the end of the year 2025 as envisaged under PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. Besides the Secretary H&ME the meeting was attended […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extends greetings on Christmas
JAMMU, DEC 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended his Christmas greetings to all those celebrating this occasion across Jammu and Kashmir and beyond. In his message, the Chief Minister described Christmas as a blessing for humanity, reflecting peace, love, and compassion. He emphasized the timeless relevance of Jesus Christ’s teachings, which continue to inspire the […]
Govt intensifies efforts to tackle risks posed by glacial lake overflows
JAMMU, DEC 24: In a bid to tackle the increasing risks posed by glacial lake overflows, the Jammu & Kashmir government has intensified efforts to monitor and mitigate the threats of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFS). “A series of scientific expeditions have been conducted to enhance understanding and preparedness against these potential hazards, stated an […]
BJP launches counter-attack on Congress, accuses party of repeatedly disrespecting Ambedkar
JAMMU, Dec 24 (PTI): BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing the party of repeatedly disrespecting Dr B R Ambedkar, both before and after Independence. Chugh alleged the Congress forced Ambedkar to resign, citing his resignation letter as evidence of the “mindset” of first Prime Minister […]
