Promoting J&K tourism: CM calls for stronger partnership with travel fraternity
MUMBAI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday addressed leading stakeholders from the travel and trade sector in Mumbai, calling upon them to partner with the government in promoting Jammu & Kashmir as a safe, vibrant and all-season tourism destination. Addressing travel agents, tour operators and representatives of travel associations from Maharashtra and Gujarat, the Chief Minister […]
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches across Kashmir
Minimum temperatures across Kashmir settle above seasonal average Srinagar: Several higher reaches in Kashmir, including Gulmarg, received fresh snowfall on Friday, officials said. The tourist resorts of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district received fresh moderate snowfall, they said. Other areas in the higher reaches of the […]
Security forces fully prepared to tackle emerging challenges in JK: CS
Jammu: Adversarial elements, including hostile forces from across the border, would attempt to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir but preparedness on the ground remains strong, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday said. Dulloo said multiple challenges persist, ranging from infiltration attempts to weather-related and terrain-specific difficulties, which are often exploited by […]
National Start-up Day: Dr Jitendra Singh highlights PM’s Startup Vision
JAMMU: The CSIR Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, Friday celebrated National Startup Day with a vibrant showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship, as Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh engaged with the young innovators and launched new products. The event highlighted the institute’s commitment towards fostering cutting-edge research and startup growth. […]
PM Modi calls on startups to focus on deep tech, global leadership in 10 yrs
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on Indian startups to focus on manufacturing, deep technology, and global leadership, saying the next decade of Startup India must position the country at the forefront of innovation. Speaking at Bharat Mandapam on the 10th anniversary of Startup India, he said startups are key to shaping […]
Reserved category candidates will get general seat if they score more than cut off marks: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said that candidates from reserved categories who secure higher marks than the general category cutoff must be adjusted against unreserved seats. Reaffirming the landmark legal principle, a bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma said, “It is now a settled proposition of law that a […]
Union home secretary meets Lt Guv Manoj Sinha
Discusses security situation, anti-terror ops Jammu: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Thursday held a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here and discussed the security situation, ongoing anti-terror operations and the operational preparedness of the security setup in the Union territory, officials said. Mohan, who is on a two-day visit to Jammu, on Thursday […]
CM Abdullah pushes J&K as attractive filmmaking spot
Eyes tie-up with Mumbai institute Mumbai: The Jammu and Kashmir government is striving hard to make the scenic Union Territory an attractive destination for filmmaking, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday. To make J&K an attractive destination for filmmaking, there is a need to establish adequate infrastructure for which a relationship with an institution […]