NC’s statehood protest an attempt to divert attention from real issues: LoP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, July 10: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the party will not join the ruling party’s proposed statehood protest at Jantar Mantar, terming it as a mere “eye wash” and an attempt to divert attention from “real issues”. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Sharma questioned the fate […]
Govt receives WhatsApp’s reply on ‘username’ feature notice; response being examined
New Delhi, July 10 (PTI) The government has received WhatsApp’s reply to the notice on ‘username’ feature and is examining it, according to sources. The notice was issued to the Meta-owned messaging platform last Wednesday, questioning WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, as the government flagged concerns that it could materially increase online fraud, phishing, digital arrest […]
Civilian injured in fire at Srinagar industrial estate
Srinagar, July 10 (PTI) A civilian was injured after a major fire broke out at an industrial estate in Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. The blaze erupted at Zakura Industrial Area, involving two textile units operating from two three-storeyed structures, they said. On receiving the distress call, Fire & Emergency Services personnel launched a firefighting […]
Amarnath Yatra: Nepal pilgrim dies after falling ill; 4 injured in accident
Banihal/Jammu, July 10 (PTI) A 61-year-old Amarnath Yatra pilgrim from Nepal died after falling seriously ill in Banihal while on his return journey from the cave shrine, officials said. The deceased, identified as Krishan Dev Thakur, a resident of Mohatri in Kathmandu, became unconscious near the Navyuga Tunnel in Banihal while returning through the Baltal […]
Minister Satish Sharma secures breakthrough on mutton dealers’ issues during meetings in Punjab
CHANDIGARH, JULY 9: In a significant step towards resolving the long-pending issues faced by the mutton dealers, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today held a series of meetings with the Punjab Government, resulting in immediate directions for addressing the concerns […]
Lt Guv visits Pantha Chowk Yatra Transit Camp and Yatri Niwas in Srinagar; reviews arrangements for pilgrims
SRINAGAR, JULY 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited the Yatra Transit Camp and Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar and reviewed the arrangements made for the pilgrims of ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials and pilgrims and enquired about the facilities. He directed the officials to […]
Centre reshuffles AGMUT cadre, Shahid Choudhary moved to Arunachal, Tanushree to Delhi
Srinagar, July 9: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle of AGMUT cadre officers, transferring and posting several IAS and IPS officers across Union Territories and northeastern states, with Jammu and Kashmir witnessing significant changes. According to an order issued by the Ministry, senior IAS officer Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (2009 […]
8,150 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath shrine
Jammu, July 9 (PTI) A batch of 8,150 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here for the Amarnath cave shrine in Kashmir on Thursday, amid tight security, officials said. With this, a total of 52,816 pilgrims have left the Jammu base camp for Kashmir since the yatra commenced on July 2, the officials said. […]
Govt orders screening of school books for objectionable content
Srinagar, July 9: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered a complete screening of all books and study materials in government schools, recognised private institutions, and coaching centres across the Kashmir division to weed out content that could hurt religious sentiments or national interest. The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK), in a circular issued […]
J&K must shift from volume to value tourism for sustainable future: CM Omar
Srinagar, July 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir must gradually transition from a volume-driven tourism model to value-based tourism to ensure the sector’s long-term sustainability, asserting that tourism without sustainability is an “unqualified disaster.” Addressing the Conclave on Sustainable Tourism at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre, Omar, said the Union Territory […]