CM Omar Abdullah reviews Shopian’s progress, dedicates ₹76 crore development package for district
SHOPIAN, JULY 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of District Shopian to assess the progress of developmental works, implementation of key government schemes and the overall delivery of public services, while reiterating his government’s commitment to ensuring balanced and equitable development across the district. During his visit, the Chief Minister […]
BJP demands stringent punishment for all accused in Sarla Bhat kidnapping, killing case
SRINAGAR, July 2 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Thursday demanded that all accused in the kidnapping and killing of young Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat in April 1990 should be put on trial and given stringent punishment to ensure complete justice. Addressing a press conference here, BJP’s chief spokesperson Sunil […]
Kishtwar issues weather advisory till July 5, asks residents to avoid vulnerable areas
JAMMU, July 2 (PTI): The Kishtwar district administration on Thursday issued a weather advisory of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides till Sunday in the region, urging people, particularly those living near riverbanks, to remain cautious and avoid vulnerable areas. According to the advisory issued by the Office of the Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner, the […]
Lt Guv attends One Day Capacity Building Programme of School Education Department
JAMMU, JULY 2: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended ‘One Day Capacity Building Programme’ organised by Bharti Airtel Foundation, State Council of Educational Research and Training, J&K and School Education Department. The event served as a formal platform for the launch of instructional resources jointly developed by the three institutions aimed at strengthening the […]
First batch of Amarnath pilgrims welcomed with flower petals in Kashmir
Srinagar, July 2 (PTI) The first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra received a warm welcome as they reached the Kashmir valley on Thursday, officials said. The batch of 4,822 pilgrims was flagged off earlier in the day by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu. As the […]
CWC summons news portal over minor’s interview without parental consent
Srinagar, July 2: The Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Srinagar, has summoned the representative of a local news portal over allegations that it interviewed and recorded a minor without obtaining informed consent from the child’s parent or legal guardian and without the knowledge or permission of the concerned school authorities. According to the summon, the Committee […]
J&K Bank hits Rs 3 lakh crore business mark on 16 pc deposit growth
SRINAGAR, July 2 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Thursday said its total business has crossed the Rs 3 trillion mark in the first quarter of this fiscal, driven by over 16 per cent growth in deposits and more than 25 per cent growth in gross advances. The Bank has registered total business of […]
J&K to Receive 275 AI-Enabled Handheld X-Ray Machines, 9 MRI Units and 4 Mammography Units under Prime Minister’s Fund
Srinagar, July 2: The Government of India has allocated 275 AI-enabled Portable Handheld X-Ray Machines, 9 MRI (1.5 Tesla) Units and 4 Digital Mammography Units to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir under the Prime Minister’s Fund, providing a significant boost to the diagnostic healthcare infrastructure in the UT. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
CM Omar to visit Shopian today, launch various projects
Srinagar, July 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will visit Shopian today to review the progress of ongoing developmental works and welfare programmes, and inaugurate a series of public infrastructure projects collectively valued at over Rs 76 crore, officials said. Official sources said that during the day-long visit, the Chief Minister will dedicate, lay foundation stones […]
Those who came to India post-Partition were ‘warriors’, not refugees: Bhagwat
Nagpur, July 2 (PTI) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that after the 1947 Partition, the people who came to India were not refugees, but “warriors of struggle” who endured significant hardship and pain out of love for their motherland and “dharma”. These people left behind their wealth, land and businesses built and nurtured over […]