‘Challenging’ situation due to West Asia war, says Modi
NEW DELHI, Mar 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged all citizens to join hands to overcome the “challenging” situation emerging due to the ongoing “fierce war” in West Asia. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi also cautioned those politicising the present crisis and said there is no place for […]
Union Ministry for Ayush approves 100 School Herbal Gardens for Jammu Division
JAMMU, MAR 29: In a major boost to promotion of medicinal plant awareness and conservation, an ambitious proposal for establishing 100 School Herbal Gardens across Jammu Division has been approved by the National Medicinal Plants Board, Union Ministry for Ayush, to the tune of Rs 53.00 Lakh. The initiative envisages development of herbal gardens in […]
CS outlines vision for tertiary care expansion in peripheral healthcare institutions
JAMMU, MAR29: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a detailed review meeting of health experts to assess the progress made by the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department in enhancing patient care and healthcare services across the newly established medical colleges and district hospitals across J&K. The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, H&ME was attended by Former […]
Lieutenant Governor Felicitates the Winners of Jammu Marathon
JAMMU, MAR 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the Jammu Marathon symbolizes the profound transformation Jammu Kashmir has embraced since 2019. “Peace, prosperity and enabling conditions have made the UT a destination for world-class events. Its dream realised at last, as after seven decades, J&K claims its rightful place on the global […]
PM Modi appeals to all citizens to jointly face challenges emerging due to West Asia war
NEW DELHI, Mar 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to all citizens to come together to face the challenges emerging due to the ongoing “fierce war” in West Asia and said everyone should stay vigilant and not fall prey to rumours. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi also said […]
True entrepreneurship lies in converting crises into opportunities: LG
Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha called upon entrepreneurs to channel their resolve to elevate various sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that “true entrepreneurship lies in converting crises into opportunities”. “In realising the Make in India vision, our entrepreneurs are carving distinct identities through originality. Despite raw material hurdles, they have expanded […]
First Jammu International Marathon draws massive turnout despite rain; CM joins runners
Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) Braving incessant rain, thousands of enthusiastic runners took part in Jammu’s first-ever international marathon, flagged off by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also joined the participants, here on Sunday. The marathon started at sunrise from the M A Stadium, featuring three race categories, including Half Marathon (21 km), 10 km Fitness […]
No shortage of fuel, LPG in J&K, no need to panic: CM
Jammu, Mar 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reassured the public that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, LPG, and kerosene are available across Jammu and Kashmir, urging citizens not to fall prey to rumours. Addressing reporters here after the Assembly proceedings, the Chief Minister categorically dismissed reports of shortages as baseless, stating that the […]
Lt Guv reviews progress of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in J&K
JAMMU, MAR 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the progress of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the UT of Jammu Kashmir, at a high-level meeting at Lok Bhavan Jammu. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shailendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home; […]
Cop hurt in accidental discharge of colleague’s rifle in Shopian
Srinagar, Mar 28 (PTI) A policeman was injured when the gun of his colleague accidentally went off at district police office in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian on Friday, officials said here. Constable Ashiq Hussain, working as canteen boy, sustained bullet injury in his lower abdomen due to accidental discharge from another policeman’s rifle in the […]