Militant associate held in Rafiabad, Bla: Police

Sopore, Mar 08: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested a militant associate and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession in Nadihal area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. In a statement issued here, a police spokesman said that on the basis of specific information regarding the movement of ANEs yesterday, Sopore police […]
Daily COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 662 days

New Delhi, Mar 8 (PTI) India logged 3,993 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 662 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,29,71,308, while the active cases dipped to 49,948, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 5,15,210 with 108 fresh fatalities, the data updated at […]
JK amends rules to bring separate physical standards for women’s recruitment in forest dept

Jammu, March 8 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday amended service rules to incorporate separate physical standards for recruitment of women in the forest department. An official said the progressive step initiated by the department is in the realm of gender equity and would provide relief to thousands of female candidates who would […]
Despite repeated urgings, no safe corridor for students stranded in Sumy: India tells UNSC

United Nations, Mar 8 (PTI) India, which has managed to safely bring back over 20,000 of its nationals from Ukraine amid the ongoing war, said it is deeply concerned that despite its repeated urgings to both Russia and Ukraine, the safe corridor for Indian students stranded in Sumy did not materialize. India has been consistent […]
Govt providing renewed thrust to organic farming in JK: Lt Guv
Inaugurates ‘Kisan Mela’ at SKUAST, Jammu
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the government is is working to provide a renewed thrust to organic farming to bring about a paradigm shift in agrarian policy, rural prosperity and improving incomes and quality of life of farmers. Inaugurated a five-day long ‘Kisan Mela’ at SKUAST, Jammu, the Lt Guv said […]
Four members of LeT module arrested
Srinagar: A module of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit involved in grenade attacks was smashed in Pulwama district of south Kashmir with the arrest of four militant associates who were getting directions from two inmates of Central Jail Srinagar, police said on Monday. Three hand grenades were recovered from their possession, a police spokesman said. Police in […]
CS reviews major developmental works : ‘Make all villages ‘swacch grams’ by 15th August, directs DC’s
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Monday urged the departments to speed up the execution of the developmental works in order that the intended project benefits are delivered to the people, ushering in ease of living. The Chief Secretary said that the likely completion of around 40,000 developmental works during the ongoing fiscal year […]
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches, plains lashed by rains
Srinagar: Many areas in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday received fresh snowfall, while the plains in the valley were lashed by rains, officials said. Light to moderate snowfall occurred in many areas in the higher reaches, including at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg, they said. Fresh snowfall was also reported in […]
Lt Guv’s message on the eve of International Women’s Day
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings and best wishes to all women on the eve of International Women’s Day Women from J&K are making a significant impact in different fields with persistent and constructive efforts of nation-building. I wish to congratulate our sisters and daughters for their achievements, and selflessly and tirelessly […]
Improving teaching outcomes : Student feedback to be guiding principle: Kansal
JAMMU: Improving teaching learning outcomes, enhancing quality and facilitating employability must be guiding principles of the higher education system. This was stated by Principal Secretary, Higher Education, Rohit Kansal Monday. He was launching the Quality Enhancement and Learning Management System (LMS) for 11 leading colleges of Jammu division at Government College for Women, Parade here. […]