CS Dulloo inaugurates SARAS Aajeevika 2.0, showcasing rural women entrepreneurs’ talents
JAMMU, FEB11: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today inaugurated the 2nd edition of the SARAS Aajeevika Mela, a vibrant 11-day event highlighting the resilience and creativity of rural women entrepreneurs. Organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) under the Department of Rural Development & Panchayti Raj, the exhibition opened its doors to a […]
J&K AYUSH celebrates World Unani Day
SRINAGAR, FEB11: Directorate of Indian System of Medicine (AYUSH), on Saturday organized a grand seminar to celebrate World Unani Day at SKICC here. World Unani Day is a global event taking place every year on 11th of February which marks the birthday of great Unani scholar and social reformer “Hakim Ajmal Khan”. The main objective […]
Kashmir continues to witness cold conditions, minus 4.7°C recorded in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 11: Sub-zero conditions continued in Jammu and Kashmir with Srinagar recording a low of minus 4.7°C on Saturday. A meteorological department official here said that the temperature in Srinagar increased by two notches from previous night’s minus 4.9°C and it was below normal by 4.9°C for the summer capital of J&K for this […]
New technology being identified to beef up security in Samba: ADGP
Samba/Jammu, Feb 10 (PTI) New technology would be deployed to enhance information gathering and beef up security in Samba, Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Anand Jain said during a visit to the border district on Saturday. The use of drones by Pakistan to drop weapons and narcotics has emerged as a major challenge for […]
Gulmarg witnesses tourist surge after much awaited snowfall
Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 11 (PTI) For Russian tourist Andrew, the wait for snowfall to try his skiing skills on the slopes of Apharwat in this famous ski resort of north Kashmir was worth it. The picturesque Gulmarg, known for its breathtaking landscapes and world-class skiing slopes, has become a hotspot for adventure seekers and nature […]
CAPF constable exam being conducted in 13 regional languages for first time
New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI) For the first time, the constable recruitment examination in the Central Armed Police Forces such as the CRPF, BSF and CISF will be conducted in 13 regional languages apart from Hindi and English. The examination are being conducted from February 10-March 7 and around 48 lakh candidates are appearing in […]
Land mine with two batteries recovered in Rajouri
Jammu, Feb 10 (PTI) A land mine was recovered along with two 12-volt batteries in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Saturday, officials said. The explosive substance was seized by security forces during a search operation at Galhuti village in Manjakote area this afternoon, they said. The officials said the land mine has gathered rust, […]
Jaishankar says India will surely get Security Council seat but not easily
Perth, Feb 10 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that he was 100 per cent confident that India will get a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council but it won’t be easy as there are a lot of countries who want to “block us”. Jaishankar, who is here to attend […]
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die
New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Saturday, marking the conclusion of the Budget session of Parliament. The Budget session, the last before the Lok Sabha elections due in April-May, began on January 31. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said in the “short but important session”, the House sat […]
Handicrafts & Handloom Deptt Kickstarts Exhibitions at Emporium Building
SRINAGAR, FEB 10: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, today inaugurated an exhibition at the Government Arts Emporium in Srinagar. The special exhibition, organized by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir, aims to spotlight the remarkable craftsmanship of Padma Shri awardee Ghulam Nabi Dar and UT Level Awardee Riyaz Ahmad Khan, honoring their recent […]