Lieutenant Governor attends Swachhata Vijayotsav organised by RDD
JAMMU, SEP 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, graced and addressed the ‘Swachhata Vijayotsav’ organised by the Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj under ‘Sewa Parv’ today in Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed his commitment to bridge the gap between Rural and Urban J&K and to ensure prosperity. He said […]
Seven tourists spots closed after Pahalgam attack reopened in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Sep 29 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday threw open seven tourist spots in the valley that were closed in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The tourist spots were opened following directions issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after a meeting of the Unified Headquarters on Friday. “After […]
Govt appoints S C Murmu as RBI Deputy Governor
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment, sources said on Monday. Murmu is currently Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Man, family booked for triple talaq on WhatsApp
Muzaffarnagar (UP), Sep 29 (PTI) A man and his family members have been booked here after he illegally pronounced triple talaq to his wife via WhatsApp after harassing her over dowry, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred in Basera village, a senior official said. Based on a complaint lodged by Asma against her husband […]
Expecting woman found ‘mysteriously’ dead in Langate- Kupwara, probe launched
Srinagar, Sep 29: Police have launched a probe after a six-month pregnant woman was allegedly found under “mysterious” circumstances in Wahipora locality of Langate, officials said. An official said that the woman was found dead under “mysterious” circumstances inside her home late last evening. The family members, who held a protest demonstration, alleged that she […]
LG Kavinder Gupta to review security situation; preparations underway for cremation of 2 more slain persons
LEH, Sep 29 (PTI): Curfew remained in force for the sixth day in this violence-hit town on Monday with Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta set to chair a meeting to review the overall security situation. “The situation remained by and large peaceful in the curfew-bound areas with no untoward incident reported from anywhere. Police and paramilitary […]
Woman dies in road mishap in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 29: A 55-year-old woman died after being hit by a vehicle in the Sanat Nagar area of Srinagar on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred in the morning at Sanat Nagar after a vehicle hit a woman who was riding a scooty. He said that she was shifted […]
Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates Basohli Utsav
JAMMU, SEP 28: Basohli Utsav, organised by the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Divisional Administration, Jammu and Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts was inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today at Basohli, Kathua. The Inaugural session was also graced by Col (Retd) Mahan Singh, DDC Chairman, Kathua and Shri Thakur Darshan […]
Hoax bomb threat email triggers alert at Jammu Airport, nothing suspicious found
Jammu, Sep 28 (PTI) A full anti-sabotage drill was carried out at Jammu airport after a private airliner received a bomb threat email on Sunday, officials said. However, nothing suspicious was found during a thorough search conducted by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and police, without affecting the air traffic, the officials said. “An […]
LG participates in ‘Sewa Parv’ at Vaishno Devi base camp
Jammu, Sep 28 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday participated in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi’s ‘Sewa Parv’ in Reasi district, highlighting that the initiative is aimed at bringing together communities, institutions and individuals for nation-building. “With collective commitment to service to ensure meaningful impact on communities, the Sewa Parv is improving […]