DIPR Announces Online Competitions to Celebrate Independence Day 2025
SRINAGAR: In connection with the upcoming Independence Day 2025 celebrations, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu & Kashmir, has launched three online competitions to encourage citizens—particularly students and youth—to participate in creative and patriotic expressions. Participants are encouraged to take part in the National Anthem Singing Competition, where they can showcase their […]
Div Com takes stock of damages, restoration works post torrential rains in Jammu
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting on Tuesday to take stock of the damages due to torrential rain and restoration works initiated by the district administrations and executing agencies across the Division. The Deputy Commissioners from across Jammu Division, Heads of Departments and concerned officials from executing agencies apprised the Divisional Commissioner […]
Three killed after tractor plunges into gorge in Kishtwar
Jammu, Jul 22 (PTI) Three persons were killed after a tractor skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Tuesday evening, officials said. The accident took place near the remote Danrashi area of Dachhan at around 6.40 pm, they said. All three persons travelling on the […]
CM Omar Abdullah advocates holistic implementation of National Education Policy, Urges educators to empower learners
SRINAGAR, JUL 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for comprehensive, inclusive and locally adaptable implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, calling it a visionary document whose success depends entirely on its understanding and execution at the grassroots level. The Chief Minister was speaking at a One-Day Conference on NEP-2020 held […]
Tangmarg craft dealer blacklisted, deregistered for selling a machine-made carpet as handmade
SRINAGAR, JUL 22: In a major crackdown on unfair trade practices threatening the very credibility of Kashmir’s world-famous handicraft and handloom industry, Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has blacklisted and deregistered a craft showroom – The Kashmir Art Bazaar, Tangmar – after the showroom was found guilty of selling a machine-made carpet for ₹2.55 […]
Opposition resorting to ‘hooliganism’: BJP on protests against SIR in Parliament
NEW DELHI, Jul 22 (PTI): The BJP on Tuesday slammed opposition parties over their protest against the Bihar voter list revision, accusing them of resorting to “gundagardi (hooliganism)” so that foreigners, including Bangladeshi and Rohingya “infiltrators”, can get the right to vote in elections. Opposition members forced adjournments in the Lok Sabha by raising slogans […]
Security arrangements, facilities provided to Amarnath pilgrims constantly improving: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, Jul 22 (PTI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the security arrangements and facilities provided to the Amarnath pilgrims have been constantly improved over the past three to four years. Sinha during a visit to Nunwan Base Camp in the Pahalgam area, told PTI Videos that the feedback received from the pilgrims showed […]
High altitude destinations safe for visitors, pilgrimages in Doda: Police
BHADERWAH/JAMMU, Jul 22 (PTI): The high altitude tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district are safe for tourists as Army personnel are dominating all the mountain peaks, a senior police officer has said. Doda Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sandeep Mehta said a security plan is in place in the district to ensure peaceful […]
DIPR Announces Online Competitions to Celebrate Independence Day 2025
SRINAGAR, JUL 22: In connection with the upcoming Independence Day 2025 celebrations, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu & Kashmir, has launched three online competitions to encourage citizens—particularly students and youth—to participate in creative and patriotic expressions. Participants are encouraged to take part in the National Anthem Singing Competition, where they can […]
LG Sinha launches dedicated web portal for terror victim families in J&K
Srinagar, Jul 22: In a significant move to provide institutionalized support to victims of terrorism, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched a dedicated portal for the terror victim families in Jammu and Kashmir. “The initiative will streamline and expedite the process of providing relief, compassionate appointments, and other forms of assistance to those who have […]