NBT to implement Central schemes in J&K to enhance book library movement: Union Minister
Srinagar, Aug 2: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Saturday said that National Book Trust (NBT) will implement Central schemes to enhance library movement in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters at SKICC, the Union Minister said that Jammu and Kashmir has the history of being a hub of many original ideas. He said some new […]
Another terrorist killed in Kulgam encounter, operation continues
Srinagar, Aug 2: One more terrorist has been killed in the on-going encounter in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, taking the toll to two, officials said on Saturday. The encounter had started on Friday evening after a joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area […]
Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended from Aug 3rd: Officials
Srinagar, Aug 2:Due to recent heavy rainfall and the need for track maintenance along both the Baltal and Pahalgam axes of the Amarnath Yatra route, the Yatra movement has been closed on both the tracks. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, stated, “Due to the recent heavy rains, critical repair and maintenance works are required […]
Trump says he ‘heard’ India is no longer going to buy oil from Russia, calls it ‘good step’
New York/Washington, Aug 2 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he has heard that India is no longer going to buy oil from Russia, which he hailed as a “good step,” but added that he wasn’t sure about the development. “Well, I understand India no longer is going to be buying oil from […]
SDM, son killed in landslide, 3 injured in Reasi
Jammu, Aug 2 (PTI) A Sub-Divisional Magistrate and his son were killed, while his wife and two others were wounded, when a boulder hit the vehicle they were travelling in in Reasi district, police said. The incident occurred Thursday night in the Salukh Ikhter Nallah area when Rajinder Singh Rana was on his way to […]
Terrorist killed in encounter in Kulgam
Srinagar, Aug 2 (PTI) A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said. The overnight encounter began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in a forest area at Akhal in the south Kashmir district after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the […]
Revival of Handicrafts benefits all
The Jammu and Kashmir government’s ambitious plans to revive the ages old handicrafts Industry is paying rich dividends. Not only has the industry which had touched an all-time low, witnessed a revival but the people associated with the trade have felt a glimmer of hope as well. Kashmir’s handicraft industry has seen significant growth in […]
