Omar Abdullah meets Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru, congratulates him on assuming office
ENGALURU, JUNE 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on the sidelines of an event in Bengaluru and congratulated him on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The two leaders met during The Hindu Huddle, where Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also participated in a discussion session. Congratulating Chief […]
India lodges strong protest with Pakistan over polls for so called Gilgit-Baltistan assembly
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) India on Friday said it lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over Islamabad’s plans to hold general elections to the so called Gilgit-Baltistan assembly, maintaining that the region is Indian territory that has been “illegally and forcibly” occupied. New Delhi asserted that such endeavours by Pakistan cannot “mask” the underlying […]
Srinagar man’s body recovered from Pahalgam’s Lidder River after 6 days
Anantnag, June 5: The body of a Srinagar man, who was swept away while attempting to rescue his son in the Lidder River near Pahalgam, was retrieved from the Aishmuqam area on Friday, six days after the incident. An official said that the body of Muhammad Ashraf Mir (42), a resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, […]
Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates Yatri Bhawan at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple
SRINAGAR, JUNE 5: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated Yatri Bhawan at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, Tulmulla, Ganderbal. After dedicating the facilities to the public, the Lieutenant Governor said that the new Yatri Bhawan will substantially improve the pilgrimage experience at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple by providing safe, hygienic and comfortable accommodation facilities. Mata […]
CS calls for ambitious implementation of Agri Credit Schemes across J&K
SRINAGAR, JUNE 5: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting of the Agriculture Production Department (APD) to assess the implementation and progress of various agricultural credit schemes being extended across the districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, APD, Dr. Ashish Chandra Verma; Managing Director, HADP; Directors […]
LG Sinha, CM Abdullah call for collective action on environmental protection
SRINAGAR, Jun 5 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called for collective efforts to protect the environment, saying it is vital for a healthier planet for future generations. “On World Environment Day, let’s rededicate ourselves to the conservation of Mother Earth and preservation of nature’s delicate balance. Our collective efforts towards […]
Article 370 not responsible for lack of development in J&K: Omar
Srinagar, June 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that Article 370 was never responsible for the lack of development in the erstwhile state, asserting that its abrogation had not led to any extraordinary economic transformation in the region. Speaking at ‘The Hindu Huddle’, Omar said that Jammu and Kashmir’s developmental and economic challenges were largely […]
Police attach drug-linked properties worth over Rs 4 crore in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, June 5 (PTI): Srinagar Police have attached movable and immovable properties worth more than Rs 4 crore belonging to alleged drug traffickers in separate actions under the NDPS Act, officials said on Friday. The action, carried out by police stations in Lal Bazar and Khanayar, is part of the ongoing anti-narcotics campaign under the […]
Anti-drug fight now a people’s movement in J&K: LG Sinha
Ganderbal, June 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the fight against drugs and narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has evolved into a people’s movement, asserting that the administration will continue its crackdown until drug smugglers and narco-terrorists are completely eradicated from the Union Territory. Addressing a gathering during an anti-drug campaign programme […]
World Environment Day: PM Modi says efforts over past decade resulted in expanding green cover
New Delhi, June 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on World Environment Day, and asserted that his government’s efforts over the past decade have resulted in expanding green cover and rise in the population of several animals. He also commended citizens for showing how collective efforts, policies, belief in science and […]