1670 women panel setup in Rajouri to boost anti-drug vigilance
JAMMU, Apr 29 (PTI): Rajouri administration in J&K has constituted 1,670 women committees at the panchayat level to strengthen grassroots vigilance and community participation in curbing drug abuse in the district, officials said on Wednesday. Launched by Rajouri Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma on Tuesday, the initiative is part of efforts to intensify the ongoing 100-day […]
Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart in Bishkek; talks focus on LAC peace, West Asia crisis
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Bishkek to discuss maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and broader regional security concerns including the West Asia crisis. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ […]
Srinagar resident trafficked to Cambodia over fake job promise; EOW files case
Srinagar, Apr 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against an unauthorised consultancy for allegedly duping a man and trafficking him to Cambodia on the false promise of a job, officials said on Wednesday. An official said the complainant was lured by the consultancy operating from Pattan area […]
Polling begins for 142 seats in final phase of Bengal assembly elections
KOLKATA, Apr 29 (PTI): Voting began on Wednesday in 142 constituencies in the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, amid unprecedented security arrangements and a high-stakes contest that could decide whether the ruling TMC retains its dominance over southern districts or the BJP can force open the gates of power in […]
No plan to raise petrol, diesel prices after assembly elections: Govt Official
NEW DELHI, Apr 28 (PTI): The government has no plans to raise petrol and diesel prices, a senior official said on Tuesday, dismissing speculation of a hike after polling in West Bengal ends on April 29. Retail petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged for a record fourth year, even as conflict in West Asia […]
Lt Guv attends National Summit organised at SKUAST Jammu
JAMMU, APR 28: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the National Summit on “Sustainable & Climate Resilient Agroecosystems: Innovations and Policy Framework” at SKUAST Jammu. He urged the scientists, innovators and other stakeholders to come together to build climate resilience and transform sustainable Agro-ecosystems. “The moment has come to move beyond minor adjustments and […]
Roads, Housing for Poor: Shivraj Chouhan unveils multi-sector rural plan for J&K
Srinagar, Apr 28: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday launched PMGSY-IV (Batch-II) at SKICC Srinagar, saying that Jammu and Kashmir holds special emotional and developmental importance. Addressing the gathering, Chouhan, stressed that road connectivity is critical for inclusive growth, saying development remains incomplete without roads and highlighted continued challenges in remote areas due to […]
PMGSY-IV launch: CM Omar calls Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan a true friend of J&K
Srinagar, Apr 28: Describing Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as a true friend and sympathiser of Jammu and Kashmir, the launch of PMGSY-IV (Batch-II) at SKICC Srinagar witnessed a strong political message on rural connectivity and Centre–UT cooperation, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also referring to him as “mama,” a popular public tag associated with […]
Dead body recovered from Udhampur’s Kulang Nallah, probe underway
Srinagar, Apr 28: A body was recovered near Kulang Nallah in Ramnagar tehsil of Udhampur district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said the body was spotted under suspicious circumstances following which police reached the spot and took it into their custody for medico-legal formalities. He said the identity of the deceased is yet to […]
Man dies after two groups clash in Bemina area of Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 28: A violent scuffle at Khumani Chowk in the Bemina area of Srinagar turned fatal after a man was killed, officials said An official said the incident stemmed from an altercation between two groups which later escalated when their relatives got involved. He said during the incident, man sustained serious injuries. He was […]