Teacher, cook among four injured as LPG cylinder catches fire
Rajouri: A teacher and a cook were among the four people injured after an LPG cylinder caught fire in a government school in Kotranka area of Rajouri district on Saturday. An official said that four persons were injured after an LPG cylinder caught fire in government middle school Draman in Kotranka sub-division. He said that […]
Jammu to host maiden Professional Golf Tour of India Tournament from Sept 7

JAMMU: In a significant development, the Jammu division is all set to host the first ever Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Tournament at Jammu Tawi Golf Course from September 7 to 10 of 2022. The move comes days after the inauguration of Jammu Tawi Golf Academy at Jammu Tawi Golf Course by J&K Lieutenant […]
From Kathua to Kupwara, people of J&K enthusiastic for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’
SRINAGAR: The J&K government on Saturday said that from Kathua to Kupwara, people of J&K UT, particularly children were organising rallies, waving Tiranga and are enthusiastically waiting to join ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. The campaign is being celebrated under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and […]
Alok Kumar assumes charges as Director F&ES
JAMMU: The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Alok Kumar on Saturday assumed the charge of Director Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) J&K at F&ES Headquarters Gandhi Nagar here. On this occasion a warm welcome was accorded to the office besides Guard of honour was given to him. After assuming charge, Alok Kumar toured the […]
Illegal Structure on 8.14 Kanal state Land demolished at Marh
JAMMU: An illegal structure constructed on state land measuring eight Kanals and 14 Marla bearing Khasra No. 504 was demolished in Marh area of Jammu division on Saturday. The demolition drive was conducted on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jammu Avny Lavasa and under the supervision of ADC (L&O) Sherpa Minga. The demolition drive […]
DDC Chairperson Ganderbal kick-starts blacktopping of roads
GANDERBAL: The District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Ganderbal Nuzhat Ishfaq on Saturday inaugurated blacktopping work of Benhama Bagahander and Rampora Saloora roads here. The DDC Chairperson assured the people of overall development of far flung areas while kick-starting the black-topping work of a road strip in Benhama Bagahander adding that connecting every village with good […]
Chairperson DDC Kulgam inaugurates ‘Eat Right mela’
Kulgam: As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, ‘Eat Right Mela’ was organised by Food Safety wing of Drugs and Food Control Organisation at Government Degree College (GDC) Kulgam on Saturday. The event was organised in collaboration with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The Mela was inaugurated by Chairperson, District development Council (DDC) […]
JKPCC felicitates ‘Plastic Free J&K’ campaign volunteers
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee Saturday hosted a Commendation ceremony to felicitate volunteers of ‘Plastic Free J&K’ campaign. Chairperson J&K Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) Dr. Neelu Gera presided over the ceremony held to felicitate volunteer participation of Industrial units under CSR, social activists, Producer Responsibility Organization (IPCA) and NGOs namely Disha organization and […]