Lt Guv pays tribute to Agniveer
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to Agniveer Lalit Kumar of 7 JAT Regiment, who laid down his life in the line of duty. “I pay my heartfelt tributes to Agniveer Lalit Kumar, who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family. The nation stands firmly […]
Satish Sharma meets Google India Leadership
Discusses youth empowerment, job creation, digital innovation in JK SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at boosting the digital development and youth engagement in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, Friday met with Ashish Wattal, Country Director of Google India, […]
CS holds strategic discussion with Secretary MSME
Boosting industrial growth SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday held an extensive meeting with Union Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), S.C.L. Das, to deliberate on the prevailing industrial scenario in Jammu and Kashmir and explore long-term strategies for promotion and sustainability of the MSME sector across the Union Territory. The meeting […]
Hokersar Wetland doing overwhelmingly better with impactful habitat interventions
Department of Wildlife Protection refutes misleading claims SRINAGAR: In the wake of a recent article published in a daily Newspaper, titled “World Famous Hokersar Water Body Facing Grave Encroachment Threat”, the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir Government, has issued a detailed clarification, categorically denying the allegations of ongoing or unchecked encroachment in the […]
Zakat Foundation of India Launches free online prep course for Job Exams
New Delhi: Zakat Foundation of India (ZFI) has launched an important initiative titled “PrepAhead”, a free online preparatory course aimed at students of Jammu and Kashmir aspiring for future competitive and job examinations, including the Civil Services. The program offers completely free classes in General Studies, Mathematical Aptitude and Reasoning and IT- essential components of […]
Chitragam-Drawini road in shambles, authorities in deep slumber: Locals
Shopian: The dilapidated condition of the Chitragam-Drawini road in Chitragam tehsil of South Kashmir’s Shopian district has triggered strong resentment among residents of several villages including Chitragam, Bandpawa, Thokerpora, Gund Darvesh, and Drawini. The locals accuse the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department of gross negligence and inaction. Residents said that the road has never been […]
Police books three drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police in Sopore booked three habitual drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS Act) for their persistent involvement in narcotics trade. The accused have been lodged in different jails; Abdul Hamid Lone son of Mohammad Ramzan Lone resident of Tujjar Sharief, is presently lodged […]
ACB arrests Patwari for accepting bribe
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to trapped and arrested a Patwari from Patwar Halqa Dansal, Jammu for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 20,000. A spokesman in a statement issued here said that the ACB received a complaint alleging therein that public servant identified as Chuni Lal, Patwari Patwar Halqa […]
Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath shrine
Jammu: A batch of over 2,800 pilgrims left Jammu on Friday for the cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas. Escorted by CRPF and police personnel, the 23rd batch of 2,896 pilgrims, including 2,505 men and 314 women, left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here in 117 vehicles for the twin base camps […]
Kashmir craft dealers asked to remove machine-made items within 7 days
SRINAGAR, JUL 25: In an unprecedented move, the Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir today issued a Notice giving Kashmir handicraft dealers a seven-day ultimatum to remove all machine-made products, largely imports from Turkey & Iran, from their Showrooms, failing which, the department warned, they will be blacklisted & deregistered for unfair trade practice under […]
