LG admin devotedly working towards promoting J&K as most sought, fascinating destination: Advisor Khan

UDHAMPUR: The two-day first ever annual mountain megathon–SKY101 concluded here today at Skyview World, Sanget, famous Patnitop hill resort of Jammu and Kashmir. The first-of-its-kind event in India, which tested athletes on their multi-discipline sports endurance and skills on the rough terrain of Himalayan foothills, saw participation from across the country. The event was organized […]

JK reports 181 fresh covid-19 cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 181 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Saturday. Among the fresh cases, 26 were reported from Jammu Division and 155 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 334006. There was no death due to the virus during […]

Changed mindset needed to avail opportunities: Dr. Jitendra Singh

JAMMU: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday exhorted upon the youth to change their past mindset in order to avail the opportunities that are available to them in the 21st century. :21st century opportunities can’t be availed with 20th century mindset. For the youth who have active years ahead, it is important to cultivate […]

JKRTC terminates three erring employees

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) Saturday terminated the services of three employees for dereliction of their duties. The terminated employees included JKRTC Conductors Abdul Majid Dar and Sham-us-din besides Helper Rouf Ahmad Shah. Managing Director, JKRTC, has warned all the employees to perform their duties with full zeal and zest and refrain […]

Three killed, 11 injured in Ramban road mishap

Jammu: Three persons hailing from Uttar Pradesh were killed and eleven others including four children were injured when a passenger cab they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a very deep gorge near Digdol along the Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban district on Saturday. Official sources said that the sumo vehicle bearing […]

Implementation of Forest Rights Act in JK reviewed

JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Forests, Ecology and Environment, Sanjeev Verma Saturday reviewed the progress in implementation of The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Rights) Act and related measures for expeditious disposal of cases. A number of measures for tribal welfare were also discussed. He called for concerted efforts of district and sub-divisional […]

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Awards Ceremony

Comprehensive efforts needed to fight drug menace: Lt Guv

NEW DELHI/ SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for comprehensive efforts to fight the drug menace. Sinha was addressing the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan awards ceremony held at SKICC Srinagar, through virtual mode. The award ceremony aimed at acknowledging the contributions of District Administrations, NGOs, and Volunteers in eradicating the menace of […]