Sakeena Itoo launches Pulse Polio Immunization drive from District Hospital Kulgam
KULGAM, JUNE 28: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today launched the Pulse Polio Immunization drive from the District Hospital Kulgam by administering polio drops to a newborn baby. Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, Director Family welfare J&K, Chief Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent and other officers were also present. […]
PM Modi conferred with honorary ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ title by Seychelles
VICTORIA (SEYCHELLES): (June 28) , Jun 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was conferred with the honorary ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ title by Seychelles’ President Patrick Herminie here, marking his 34th international honour from a foreign nation. PM Modi thanked Seychelles for the honour and dedicated it to the nations which are […]
Ladakh admin imposes ₹2 lakh fine on tourists for illegal off-roading in Pangong Lake, wildlife sanctuaries
Leh, June 28: In a first-of-its-kind crackdown on environmental vandalism in the strategically sensitive and ecologically fragile region of Ladakh, the Union Territory Administration has imposed a collective penalty of ₹2 lakh on four tourists for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife sanctuaries, including the iconic Pangong Lake. An official said that acting on the directives […]
Election Commissioner greets J&K voters, to interact with BLOs in Budgam
Srinagar, June 28: Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday greeted all voters of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that he would interact with booth-level officers (BLOs) in the valley, particularly in Budgam district. The CEC said the BLOs, who are considered the model representatives of the Election Commission at the grassroots level play […]
Integrated command centre powers multi-layered Amarnath yatra security in Jammu
Jammu, June 28 (PTI) Security arrangements for this year’s Amarnath Yatra have witnessed a major technological transformation, with a state-of-the-art integrated command and control centre serving as the nerve centre of an advanced, multi-tier surveillance network to ensure seamless coordination and real-time monitoring, officials said. The command centre for Jammu city was officially inaugurated in […]
Govt denies irregular hiring, Ministers say PDP responsible for outsourcing framework and past backdoor entries
Srinagar, June 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday rejected the People’s Democratic Party’s allegations of large-scale backdoor appointments through outsourcing, asserting that all recruitments are being carried out through transparent procedures and in accordance with established rules. Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani said all government recruitments are conducted through proper channels with […]
Modi govt cabinet reshuffle buzz gains momentum
New Delhi, June 28 (PTI) A reshuffle in the council of ministers of the Modi government seems imminent, with indications from the top echelons of the ruling dispensation that the exercise may be carried out anytime from now — possibly before the Monsoon session of Parliament begins. Sources aware of the deliberations said the reshuffle […]
Police dismiss rumours of Army personnel injured at Asha Post, warn of strict action
Baramulla, June 27: Police on Saturday dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that Army personnel were injured at Asha Post in the Gulmarg sector and warned of strict action against those spreading misinformation. A police spokesperson clarified that no Army personnel had sustained any injuries at Asha Post and said the information […]
Haryana couple on the run after Uttarakhand murder arrested in Reasi
JAMMU, June 27 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a Haryana couple, wanted in a murder case registered in Uttarakhand, from Katra town in Reasi district and handed them over to Uttarakhand Police for further legal proceedings, an official said on Saturday. Dharambir, a resident of Sheikhpur village in Haryana’s Hisar, along with his […]
Man killed as unexploded shell explodes in Baramulla
Srinagar, June 27: A man died after an old unexploded shell went off near Asha Post in the Sumli Wali Dhok area of Gulmarg on Saturday. A police officer confirmed about the death, stating, “One person was killed due to detonation of an unexploded shell. We are ascertaining more details into this incident.” The deceased […]