PM’s Jammu visit has boost confidence of JK youth
Lalit Garg The gaze of the country was on the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jammu and Kashmir because he reached the soil of Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370. His visit has given many positive messages and has become a medium of peace and […]
A planet in dire straits
K S S Pillai A cartoon shows a dove, who had saved an ant’s life earlier, cautioning the latter to be careful not to fall into the river again, as it may not be able to drop a leaf to rescue it. No trees are left nearby, it explains. The ant replies there is no […]
Power crisis to ease out in JK as additional 207 MW announced: Govt
Srinagar, Apr 27: The power crisis in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to ease as 207MW additional power has been allocated to J&K by government of India, officials said on Wednesday. Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor Nitishwar Kumar said that the order issued by the Union Ministry of Power will “substantially” increase the availability of […]
JK reports eight covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Apr 27: Jammu and Kashmir recorded eight new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said that three of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu district, two each from Srinagar and Bandipora and one from Anantnag, taking the overall […]
10 JKAS officers transferred
Srinagar, Apr 27: The administration on Wednesday ordered transfer of ten JKAS officer in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order issued by government, Akhtar Hussain Qazi, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kishtwar, has been transferred and posted as Deputy District Election Officer, Doda, relieving Mohammad Ashfaq, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Doda […]
Cabinet approves Rs 4,526.12 cr investment for Kwar hydro power project in JK
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to invest Rs 4,526.12 crore to construct 540 MW Kwar hydroelectric project in Jammu & Kashmir. “Cabinet has approved construction of 540 Megawatt Kwar Hydro Electric project at a cost of Rs 4,526.12 crore,” Union Minister Anurag Thakur said in a briefing […]
PM Modi to visit Germany, Denmark, France from May 2-4
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France from May 2 to 4 to further expand bilateral ties in diverse areas. It will be his first visit abroad this year, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday announcing the trip. Modi will first […]
Gunfight breaks out in Pulwama village
Srinagar, Apr 27: An encounter broke out between terrorists and government forces in Mitrigam area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Mitrigam area. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists […]
Minor drowns to death in Bandipora Village
Bandipora, Apr 27: A 3-year-old drowned to death after he accidentally slipped into Hyebal Nallah in Saderkoot Bala village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Reports said that a minor boy identified as Ravaan Younis, son of Mohammad Younis Sheikh of SK Bala, drowned after being slipped into Nallah Hybal leading into his death. Meanwhile, the […]
MHA has details of over 10.69 lakh sexual offenders
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) The Union home ministry has gathered the details of more than 10.69 lakh sexual offenders in the country and their profiles are available with the law-enforcement agencies on a real-time basis to probe new offences. According to the annual report of the ministry for 2020-21, the National Database on Sexual […]