Nearly three dozen villages included in extended master plan in Katra
Jammu, Nov 26 (PTI) Thirty-three villages have been included in the extended master plan to ensure holistic, planned and sustained growth of Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. This was stated at a high-level meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban […]
Delhi Blast case: NIA arrests terrorist Umar -un-Nabi’s harbourer
New Delhi, Nov 26: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Faridabad resident for harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi immediately before the Delhi terror bomb blast. “Soyab of Dhauj, Faridabad (Haryana) is the 7th accused to be arrested in the case,” a NIA spokesman said in a statement issued here. The spokesman said that […]
Constitutional duties foundation for strong democracy: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Nov 26 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to fulfil their Constitutional duties, asserting that these were foundations for a strong democracy. In a letter to citizens on Constitution Day, the prime minister also stressed the responsibility of strengthening democracy by exercising the right to vote, and suggested that schools […]
Valley shivers, Sgr records season’s coldest night at -3.9°C
Srinagar, Nov 26 : Amid dry weather conditions, the night temperature has plummeted further across the valley with mercury settling to the lowest of the season at Srinagar. As per the details Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recorded the season’s coldest night at minus 3.9 degrees Celsius. Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination, also recorded […]
Rise up against organisations, individuals involved in Radicalisation: Lt Guv tells youth
Asks them to nurture the spirit of oneness and build a better world, free of discrimination JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called upon the Youth to step up against organisations and individuals involved in Radicalisation in the Kashmir valley. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of 69th National School Games-2025 organised by […]
Ensuring efficiency, better transportation
Safe and efficient vehicles are being ensured across the country so that a better transport system is put in place and pollution levels across the regions too are brought down to acceptable levels. In Jammu and Kashmir too efforts are being put in to ensure that old and unfit vehicles are replaced in a phased […]
CM lays foundation of modern Automated Testing Station at Nagrota
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday laid the foundation stone for setting up of an Automated Vehicle Testing Station (ATS) at Khanpur, Nagrota, Jammu, marking a significant stride towards strengthening road safety and modernising transport infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister said that the establishment of the state-of-the-art Automated Testing Station will usher […]
CS emphasises on accountability, speed to achieve power sector reforms
Reviews the pace, progress of loss reduction and smart metering works JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday undertook an in-depth review of the reforms being implemented by the Power Development Department (PDD) across Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening infrastructure and substantially reducing power losses under the Revamped Distribution Sector […]
Dy CM honours 38 Master Craftsmen with UT-Level Artisan Awards
Lauds Artisans as custodians of Heritage SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Tuesday honoured 38 outstanding craftsmen and artisans with the UT-Level Artisan and Weaver Awards–2024 for their exemplary contribution to preserving and innovating Jammu and Kashmir’s celebrated handicraft traditions. The awards conferred by Handicrafts and Handloom Department were presented at a grand ceremony held […]