Para Athlete calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: S. Chandeep Singh, International Para Athlete called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday, an official spokesman said here. He said that later Sandeep Sharma, Zonal Head for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at ICICI Bank also called on Lieutenant Governor.
Elders command respect, not abuse
People irrespective of their age, sex, race religion or background can face abuse at any point of time. However, physical and mental abuse of the elderly is becoming quite common during the present times. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. This mistreatment is […]
Noorbagh youth suffers injuries during assault, hospitalised
Srinagar: A 32-year-old man from Noorbagh area of Srinagar was hospitalized on Friday after sustaining multiple injuries in an alleged assault by some individuals, officials said. An official said that the man was allegedly assaulted by some persons at Guzarbal Noorbagh area this afternoon, leaving him critically wounded. He said the injured was immediately shifted […]
ICC felicitates officer for leading fastest multi-sectoral railway initiatives in JK
JAMMU, Nov 21(PTI): The Indian Chamber of Commerce has felicitated Uchit Singhal, the senior divisional commercial manager of Jammu division of the Northen Railway, for leading the fastest multi-sectoral railway initiatives and strengthening freight connectivity in the Union Territory. The Jammu division has entered a period of impressive commercial expansion, driven by a renewed focus […]
IAF’s Tejas fighter jet crashes during Dubai Air Show
NEW DELHI/DUBAI, Nov 21 (PTI): A fighter jet Tejas of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has crashed during the Dubai Air Show, the force said on Friday. Further details are being ascertained. According to an international media report, the aircraft crashed in the afternoon local time while flying a demonstration flight at the prestigious Dubai […]
Noorbagh youth suffers injuries during assault
Srinagar, Nov 21: A 32-year-old man from Noorbagh area of Srinagar was hospitalized on Friday after sustaining multiple injuries in an alleged assault by some individuals, officials said. An official said that the man was allegedly assaulted by some persons at Guzarbal Noorbagh area this afternoon, leaving him critically wounded. He said the injured was […]
Anti-encroachment drive carried out on 16 acres of land on outskirts of Jammu
JAMMU, Nov 21 (PTI): The administration on Friday undertook a massive anti-encroachment drive on over 16 acres of prime land worth crores of rupees in the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said. Over 10 structures have been demolished so far by the administration amid heavy security measures, officials said. Taking action against the massive encroachments […]
Speaker administers oath to two newly elected MLAs in Jammu
Jammu, Nov 21: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday administered the oath to two newly elected MLAs in Jammu. The legislators include PDP’s Aga Muntazir Mehdi from Budgam and BJP’s Devyani Rana from Nagrota. They won the recently held bypolls for the vacant seats in Jammu and Kashmir with Devyani […]
Cross Border Shelling: 133 new houses to be rebuilt at Rs 10 lakh each, says LG Sinha
Poonch, Nov 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday announced a major rehabilitation initiative for border residents, confirming the construction of 133 new houses for families affected by Pakistani shelling in Poonch district. Speaking during his visit, the LG said the administration has been consistently standing with those who suffered losses due to cross-border shelling. […]
Political parties slam peak-hour electricity hike proposal
Srinagar, Nov 21: The Jammu & Kashmir Government’s proposal to impose a 20 percent surcharge on electricity consumption during peak hours has drawn sharp criticism from political parties. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Apni Party president Syed Altaf Bukhari described the proposal as a “grave injustice” to the people of Kashmir. “KPDCL’s proposal […]