Registrar General, Census Commissioner GoI reviews preparations for Census 2027
JAMMU, MAR 9: Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Government of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan today reviewed preparations for the upcoming Census 2027 during his exclusive visit to the Directorate of Census Operations Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The visit was focused on preparation and readiness of the Directorate of Census for […]
J&K eyes AI to transform governance and citizen services
JAMMU, MAR 9: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today held detailed deliberations with stakeholders on the adoption and expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance and delivery of public services across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides the concerned Administrative Secretaries was attended by the Director, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, CEO, India AI Mission; Special […]
MLAs call on CM Omar Abdullah, raise constituency issues
JAMMU, MAR 9: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed issues concerning development works and public welfare in their respective constituencies. MLA Samba Surjeet Singh Slathia, MLA Banihal Sajad Shaheen, MLA Ramban Arjun Singh Raju, MLA Bhaderwah Daleep Singh Parihar, MLA Gulabgarh Er Khursheed Ahmed, and […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning of JKMSCL
JAMMU, MAR 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on stricter quality checks and greater accountability in the procurement and supply of medicines and medical equipments for Health facilities across Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that patient safety remains government’s top priority. The Minister made these remarks while […]
Govt says Air India plane crash probe report will be out ‘very soon’
New Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI) Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that the AAIB probe into the fatal crash of the Air India aircraft in June last year is progressing at a very good pace, and the investigation report will be out “very soon”. Replying to a supplementary query […]
Schools reopen in Kashmir after three month long winter break
Srinagar, Mar 9 (PTI) Educational institutions in Kashmir opened on Monday after remaining closed for a week due to protests over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel air strike. “Schools and other higher educational institutions resume functioning today,” said an official. Donned in school uniforms, students of varying age […]
Enforcement drive across Jammu: 445 traffic violation notices issued, 60 vehicles seized
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) Authorities have issued 445 traffic violation notices for breaches of the Motor Vehicles Act and seized 60 vehicles for serious offences during a special enforcement drive aimed at strengthening road safety across Jammu division, an official said on Monday. He said 64 driving licences and 20 registration certificates have been recommended […]
Need to accelerate process of linking India’s education sector to real world economy: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the process of linking the country’s education sector to the real world economy, while sharpening focus on subjects like artificial intelligence and automation. Addressing a post-budget webinar, he also said that fulfilling aspirations of the people is the resolve of his […]
Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as Iran war impedes production, shipping
Chicago, Mar 9 (AP) Oil prices eclipsed $114 per barrel for the first time since 2022 on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged past $114 after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. That was […]
LG, CM congratulate Team India on ICC T20 World Cup triumph; celebrations light up Jammu
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday congratulated the Indian national cricket team for defeating New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad. India produced a batting spectacle of rare ferocity to overwhelm New Zealand by 96 runs […]