J&K’s peace built on sacrifice, sustained by values and dialogue: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Nov 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir’s new journey of peace and progress stands on the sacrifices of countless individuals and the timeless wisdom of India’s saints, who taught that true peace is born of friendship, compassion and dialogue. Addressing the International Symposium on Peace, People and Possibilities […]
Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar forest area
Kishtwar, Nov 5 : An encounter broke out on Wednesday morning in the Kalaban forest area of Naidgam in Chatroo Sub-Division of Kishtwar district, officials said. An official said that security forces launched a search operation following specific intelligence inputs, during which contact was established with the hiding terrorists. An exchange of fire is currently […]
Preserving cultural heritage is crucial for rapid economic growth: LG
Inaugurates Annual Jhiri Mela JAMMU: Preserving cultural heritage is crucial for rapid economic growth,” Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. He said cultural traditions, arts, crafts, and customs should be passed on to the younger generation through active participation in cultural-spiritual events and skill development that will open up employment opportunities as well. The […]
Sr Journalist Tariq Bhat is no more
Srinagar: Noted journalist Tariq Ahmad Bhat, who represented ‘The Week’ as their Senior Special Correspondent in Jammu and Kashmir passed away following a cardiac arrest. Family sources said that Tariq Ahmad Bhat passed away early Tuesday morning at his residence in Srinagar. He suffered a massive cardiac arrest and was declared dead on arrival at […]
Gulmarg, Sonamarg receive light snowfall, rains lash plains
MeT predicts wet spell till Wednesday, dry weather afterwards Srinagar: The higher reaches of Kashmir, including Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received light snowfall on Tuesday while the gusty winds continued at multiple places, including Srinagar, with the weatherman predicting more rains and snow till tomorrow. According to reports multiple areas across Kashmir, including Gurez Valley, Razdan […]
We need to do our bit
The weather patterns across the globe are witnessing a change and Kashmir too has been no exception. Presently, we are witnessing an increased day time temperature which seems a bit concerning. Notably, from the past several years’ hot and humid conditions in peak summer months are becoming a routine in Kashmir. The summer months of […]
LG Kavinder Gupta meets Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Seeks support for expediting key road, tunnel projects in Ladakh New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, Tuesday called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi and discussed several critical infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening connectivity and promoting sustainable development in the Union Territory. During the meeting, the […]
CS reviews progress on key NHLML infrastructure projects
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and implementation of major infrastructure projects being executed by the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting primarily focused on the status of ropeway projects under the Parvatmala Scheme, the Inter […]
Police seizes eight vehicles involved in illegal mining
Srinagar: Police in Ganderbal seized eight vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from different areas of Ganderbal, Gund and Nagbal, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that the vehicles were found transporting minerals without valid permission and were subsequently seized on the spot by concerned police teams in coordination with the […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers, recovers contraband substances
Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Pulwama and Shopian and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that in Pulwama, during naka checking at Gudoora Crossing, a police party intercepted two individuals carrying nylon bags. During search, about 7Kgs of Poppy Straw were recovered from their possession. They […]