98.10 pc families covered under PMJAY-SEHAT Scheme in J&K
SRINAGAR, JUNE 17: Ambitious ‘ABPMJAY-SEHAT’ has proved a savior for an ailing 65 year old ‘Anchal Das’ of ward number 7, Kathua, when he got hassle free treatment in a most convenient way he would have never even dreamt of. All his life, Das toiled hard to feed his family of 7 but things turned […]
CS visits sites of ongoing Sgr Smart City works
SRINAGAR, JUNE 17: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city to make on spot assessment of ongoing developmental and beautification works being carried out under Srinagar Smart City Mission. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Commissioner SMC & CEO Srinagar Smart City; […]
Vaishno Devi board wins first prize in National Water Awards for 3rd consecutive year
Jammu, Jun 17 (PTI) The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has secured a hat-trick of winning the first prize in the ‘National Water Awards’ for the promotion of water conservation and proper management of water, officials said. The shrine board bagged the ‘Best Institution for Campus Usage’ award in the fourth National Water […]
Continuous infiltration bids an attempt to keep ‘terrorism alive in J&K: DGP
Srinagar, June 17: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Saturday said that of late, continuous infiltration bids are being made along the LoC in J&K in a bid to keep the “terrorism alive.” He said terrorism was dying down in J&K but some successful infiltration bids have taken place in Rajouri-Poonch […]
BJP ready for Lok Sabha, assembly polls: Ravinder Raina
Srinagar, June 17: Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir president, Ravinder Raina on Saturday said that the party is fully ready for Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the Union Territory. While talking to reporters he urged the Election Commission of India to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir. In a response to a […]
Modi-Biden talks to touch five broad areas of significance, says Ambassador Sandhu
Washington, Jun 17 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden during their talks next week are expected to touch on five broad areas of significance –healthcare, technology, renewable energy, education and defence – which would be reflected in the joint statement, India’s envoy to the US has said. The remarks by India’s […]
Indian talent, innovation create and empower Google products globally: Top company official
Washington, Jun 17 (PTI) India is one of the most important markets for Google and a source of incredible talent and innovation that help create and empower the company’s products globally, a top official at the tech giant has said. Karan Bhatia, Google’s global head of government affairs and public policy, told PTI on Friday […]
205 Sikh pilgrims to visit Pak for Maharaja Ranjit Singh death anniversary congregation
Chandigarh/Amritsar, Jun 17 (PTI) A ‘jatha’ (group) of Sikh pilgrims will leave for Pakistan on June 21 to attend Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s death anniversary congregation and also visit gurdwaras in the neighbouring country. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said it has received visas for 205 pilgrims for going to Pakistan and the ‘jatha’ will […]
MeT forecasts mainly dry weather in J&K
Srinagar, June 17: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather from June 18, minimum temperatures recorded an increase at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 16.0°C against 15.6°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 1.2°C for the summer […]
IAF taking steps to be ever ready keeping in view overall security scenario: President Murmu
Hyderabad, Jun 17 (PTI) The Indian Air Force is taking steps to be ever ready and future ready keeping in view the overall security scenario including the challenges of fighting a high-technology war in a network-centric future battle space, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday. Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy near […]