LPG bookings fall to 77 lakh
No fuel shortages, online bookings rise after govt campaign New Delhi: LPG refill bookings have declined to about 77 lakh from 88.8 lakh earlier, indicating some easing of panic buying, even as the government said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas, and supplies remain stable despite the West Asia conflict. […]
Price regulations are needed
The colourful shopfronts glowing under festive lights as crowds fill the markets on the eve of Eid festival, the Valley’s bazaars are once again reflecting the warmth, excitement and tradition ahead of the festive days. With just a few days left for Eid celebrations, markets across Kashmir have witnessed an impressive footfall which was […]
Gilgit-Baltistan region has strategic importance
Er. Prabhat Kishore In October 1947, the tribes backed by Pakistan army as well as a particular section of Maharaja’s own army had captured a large portion of territory of Jammu & Kashmir. On the other hand, Major William Brown, the Commander of Maharaja Hari Singh in Gilgit-Baltistan mutinied on 1st November 1947, overthrew Governor […]
Tobacco use: A pressing social and health concern
Mohammad Hanief Tobacco addiction has increasingly become one of the most pressing social and public health concerns affecting young people in many parts of India. In the region of Jammu and Kashmir, this issue has begun to take on worrying proportions, particularly among school, college and university-going students. Health experts, teachers and social workers in […]
CS takes stock of key land records digitization initiatives
Terms the exercises a major governance reform JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Sunday chaired a comprehensive review meeting on the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP), Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA), Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and National Geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban Habitations (NAKSHA) […]
KU holds two-day national workshop on intergenerational action for gender equality
Srinagar: The Centre for Women’s Studies and Research (CWSR), University of Kashmir (KU), organised a two-day national workshop on “Give to Gain: Intergenerational Action for Gender Equality” at the Main Campus to deliberate on collaborative approaches for advancing gender equality through shared learning and engagement across generations. The workshop aimed to bring together academicians, researchers […]
JK achieves 97 pc target under PMAY-G, 3.23 lakh houses built
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has completed more than 3 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, achieving 97 per cent of the target, officials said on Sunday. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department Secretary Mohammad Aijaz Asad directed officials to accelerate the pace of work for the remaining 11,340 houses under the scheme. During […]
Cop suspended after drunken driving incident in Baramulla
Baramulla: A Head Constable was placed under suspension after he allegedly crashed his vehicle into a checkpoint barrier while driving in an inebriated condition in the Sheeri area here, police said on Sunday. The accused officer, identified as Javid Ahmad (EXK-011664), who is currently posted in Uri, was driving an Alto car (JK12D-8187) on the […]
NC MLAs urge L-G to withdraw cases against youths during protests over Khamenei’s killing
Srinagar: A four-member delegation of the ruling National Conference MLAs called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Sunday to seek withdrawal of cases against youths arrested during the recent protests in the Valley over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The delegation comprised MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, MLA Chadoora Ali Mohammad […]
Five held with heroin in Jammu, Udhampur
Jammu: Five suspected drug peddlers were arrested and heroin was seized from their possession in separate operations in Udhampur and Jammu districts on Sunday, police said. In Udhampur, police intercepted a car at Tikri in Udhampur and arrested Rafiq Ahmad, Arun Singh and Amandeep Singh. The trio, all residents of Jammu, were allegedly found in […]