Second phase of seed dispersal begins in Trikuta hills housing Vishno Devi shrine
Jammu: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Thursday commenced the winter plantation drive along with the second phase of aerial seed dispersal in the Trikuta hills of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir, as part of its efforts for environmental conservation and ecological restoration, an official said. This phase of the drive aims […]
Vehicular traffic fully restored on Jmu-Sgr National Highway
Srinagar: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was fully restored on Wednesday, a day after being closed for vehicular movement in view of heavy snowfall, officials said. They said heavy motor vehicles, including trucks, were allowed to ply on the 270-km highway — the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest […]
Fire and emergency services department reels under 41 per cent staff shortage
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services is grappling with nearly 41 per cent manpower shortage with 1,490 posts vacant against a sanctioned strength of 3,639, an RTI reply has revealed. Of this, 103 posts fell vacant after termination of employees on December 15 last year, following findings of irregularities in […]
Govt focussed on strengthening public healthcare system: Prez Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the government is focused on strengthening the public healthcare system and improving health outcomes for all citizens. In her ceremonial address at the commencement of the Budget Session of Parliament, Murmu, said, “Health and well-being are a critical pillar of human capital development and national progress. Ensuring […]
Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar, four others killed in plane crash
Baramati: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four other persons on board an aircraft were killed after it crashed near the Baramati airport in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Wednesday. The 66-year-old leader’s death has not only left a vacuum in the BJP-led state coalition government, but also cast a shadow on the future of […]