CEC Kumar reviews poll preparedness in J-K, says India global leader in electoral practices
Srinagar, June 29: Chief Election Commissioner Gaynash Kumar on Monday asserted India’s pre-eminent position in global electoral practices during a comprehensive review of poll preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district. Interacting with field-level officers, whom he described as the “pillars of democracy”, Kumar detailed the robustness of the country’s electoral framework, emphasising that voter […]
CM Omar writes to Punjab counterpart over ‘illegal levy’ on livestock vehicles
Srinagar, June 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sought the intervention of his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann to stop alleged unauthorised fee collection from livestock transporters at cattle fairs, saying the practice is causing “avoidable delays, financial losses and hardship” to traders from the Union Territory. In a letter to Mann the J&K CM flagged […]
Woman BSF constable found hanging inside Jammu camp
JAMMU, June 29 (PTI): A young woman constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) was found hanging in her room at the force’s frontier headquarters here on Monday, officials said. The deceased, Constable Bishnu Priya Roy, was undergoing a three-month Lab Assistant Course that began on May 25 and was staying in accommodation allotted to […]
Heatwave to continue in JK for two more days, warns MeT
Srinagar, June 29: The Meteorological Department on Monday said the Kashmir Valley will continue to sizzle under intense heat for the next two days, even as it issued an alert over the southwest monsoon advancing into Jammu and Kashmir from July 1, with the Jammu region likely to witness heavy downpours that could trigger flash […]
J&K must create new exporters to meet 2030 export target: CM Omar
Srinagar, June: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Union Territory needs to broaden its exporter base and diversify its products to meet the Centre’s target of doubling exports by 2030. Speaking after inaugurating the J&K International Buyer-Seller Meet in Srinagar, Abdullah said the region has a limited timeframe to substantially […]
Amarnath Yatra: Lt Guv Manoj Sinha performs Pratham Puja at Holy Cave, says J&K all set to welcome Amarnath pilgrims
Srinagar, June 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir is all set to welcome thousands of devotees for the annual Amarnath Yatra as he performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the holy cave, formally marking the ceremonial beginning of the pilgrimage. The LG said he prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being of […]
PM Modi attends Seychelles’ National Day celebrations as Guest of Honour
Victoria (Seychelles), June 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend the Independence Day celebrations in Seychelles. He is currently on a three-day visit to Seychelles starting Saturday. The Independence Day […]
Budgam Scuffle Incident: Police registers case, starts investigation
SRINAGAR, June 29 (PTI): Police on Monday said they have registered an FIR in connection with an alleged scuffle in the Budgam district of central Kashmir involving followers of different Shia groups. Police said they have launched an investigation into the incident at Hardpanzoo Budgam, saying those found responsible for instigating or participating in any […]
Senior officials join Amarnath Yatra dry run to review arrangements
Jammu, June 29 (PTI): As part of preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, a dry run of the yatra convoy was conducted along the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway early Monday, with authorities assessing various arrangements, including security, officials said.Travel Guides & Travelogues Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Jammu Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti […]
10 injured as vehicle skids off road in Poonch
Poonch, June 29: At least ten labourers were injured on Monday when a Tata Mobile vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and overturned near Dhera Ki Gali in the Bufliaz area of Surankote, Poonch district, officials said. The labourers, who were engaged in work under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), […]