Western disturbance over northwest India brings squally winds, rainfall; MeT forecasts wet week
New Delhi: A fresh western disturbance over the Himalayas, coupled with moisture-laden monsoon winds, brought light to moderate rainfall over several parts of northwest India on Monday, while strong winds blew over vast stretches of Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan, triggering dust storms. Squally winds blew over parts of the capital as light to moderate rainfall brought […]
CM hands over appointment letters to 132 junior engineers at SKICC
Calls upon new recruits to uphold integrity, ensure quality infrastructure and serve people with dedication SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday handed over appointment letters to 132 newly recruited Junior Engineers (Civil) of the Public Works (Roads & Buildings) Department at a function held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. Addressing the appointees […]
Minister Sakeena Itoo witnesses Cricket Tournament final
Reiterates government’s commitment towards promotion of sports, youth engagement KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Monday witnessed the final match of the prestigious Shaheed Wali Mohammad Itoo Cricket Tournament held at DH Pora in Kulgam district amid enthusiastic participation of local youth and sports lovers. The tournament, organized […]
CM inaugurates Free Breast Cancer Screening Seva in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday inaugurated the Free Breast Cancer Screening Seva programme here at Civil Secretariat, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at promoting early detection and awareness of breast cancer among women. The initiative, launched by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in collaboration with India Turns Pink (ITP), seeks to […]
KP conclave adopts ‘Praagaash Resolution’, seeks dignified return to Kashmir
Srinagar: Seven leading Kashmiri Pandit organisations from India and abroad have adopted the “Praagaash Resolution”, outlining a roadmap for justice, rehabilitation, cultural preservation and the dignified return of the community to Kashmir. The resolution was adopted at the conclusion of the first community-led Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour and Conclave, titled Praagaash – The First […]
Spiritual fervour rises as sadhus start reaching Jammu for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu: With the annual 57-day Amarnath Yatra set to commence on July 3, several sadhus and spiritual seekers have begun arriving and staying at the Ram Mandir in the old city, a major transit centre before they embark on the pilgrimage. Weeks before the official start of the yatra, the temple has been witnessing a […]
Legislator, deputations call on Forest Minister; Project developmental issues
SRINAGAR: Legislator Qaiser Jamsheed Lone besides several public deputations and individuals Monday called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, at Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of various public welfare issues, developmental concerns and other pressing concerns affecting their respective areas. MLA Lolab discussed several constituency […]
Div Com visits Baltal, takes spot appraisal of arrangements for SANJY along Baltal axis
Chairs review meeting of line departments, assesses level of preparedness GANDERBAL: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg Monday visited Baltal and conducted an extensive inspection of the arrangements being put in place for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026. During the visit, he reviewed the progress of various developmental and preparatory works aimed at […]
RRU, JKSDRF sign MoU to strengthen Training, Research and Capacity Building in Disaster Management
SRINAGAR: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Jammu & Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (JKSDRF) Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the fields of training, academics and research aimed at enhancing disaster management and emergency response capabilities in Jammu & Kashmir. The MoU seeks to foster institutional cooperation through a range […]
19 property owners booked for tenant verification lapses in Samba
Jammu: Police on Monday filed 19 FIRs against property owners for not providing details of tenants in Samba district, officials said. The cases were registered at Samba and Bari Brahmana police stations during a special verification drive launched to enhance security measures and ensure strict adherence to mandatory tenant verification norms, they said. The verification […]