The Real Essence of Qurbani: Beyond the Sacrifice of Animals on Eid
Mudasser Wani Every year on the blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha, millions of Muslims across the world gather with devotion, gratitude and celebration to perform one of the most sacred acts of worship in Islam, ‘Qurbani’, the sacrifice of an animal in the path of Allah. Homes become filled with joy, markets overflow with animals […]
Lt Guv visits sacred Hazratbal Shrine
Reviews preparations for the upcoming auspicious festival of Eid ul-Adha SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday visited the sacred Hazratbal Shrine to review the preparations for the upcoming auspicious festival of Eid ul-Adha. He was accompanied by Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board; Mufti Reyaz ul Haq, Chief Imam Hazratbal Shrine; Anshul Garg, […]
CS reviews implementation of PM’s reform agenda
Srinagar :Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a high-level review meeting with Administrative Secretaries of all departments to assess the Action Taken Reports (ATRs) on implementation of actionable points emerging from the Prime Minister’s interaction with Secretaries to the Government of India, with special emphasis on strengthening the “Whole of Government” approach, enhancing Ease of […]
Govt developing off-beat tourist destinations, promoting adventure tourism activities: Sakeena
KULGAM, May 25: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated a Tourism Capacity Building Camp at Panchanpatri Kulgam and also flagged off an All-Terrain Rally (ATR), trekkers’ expedition, cycle rally and other tourism promotion activities. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the Government is committed to […]
Poison of drugs is diverting youth from the path of progress: Lt Guv
Says any official or anyone in public life connected to drug network will face action SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday observed that the poison of drugs is diverting youth from the path of progress. He said that the terrorist groups use proceeds from drugs to buy weapons, and with those weapons the […]
Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan sees widespread public support, intensified enforcement
SRINAGAR: The ongoing anti-drug campaign, ‘Nasha Mukt JK Abhiyaan has recorded remarkable achievements and impact across awareness generation, rehabilitation, law enforcement, treatment, surveillance and prevention initiatives, reflecting an unprecedented whole-of-government approach against the menace of substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. As on today, the campaign has mobilized lakhs of citizens, strengthened institutional response mechanisms, […]
JK govt imposes spending curbs, restricts official events
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a series of expenditure-control measures aimed at ensuring fiscal discipline, imposing restrictions on official functions, foreign travel, vehicle purchases, creation of new posts, and hiring of office spaces. In an order issued by the Finance Department, all departments have been directed to implement the measures with immediate […]
Govt announces vacations for summer zone schools in Jammu region
Schools to close from June 1 Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced summer vacations for schools in the summer zone of Jammu division starting June 1, due to the prevailing heatwave conditions across the region. Education minister Sakina Itoo announced this in a post on X. “Considering the prevailing weather conditions, […]
Hail Fury Ravages Kashmir Orchards, Growers Stare at Ruin
Repeated storms flatten apple belts across North and South Kashmir, pushing thousands of orchardists deeper into debt Fruit Growers Union seeks crop insurance, revival of market intervention scheme and immediate compensation package Srinagar: Vast stretches of Kashmir’s famed apple orchards have been left battered and bruised after yet another spell of intense hailstorm ripped […]