Editorial: Connecting Ladakh
Ladakh is one of the underdeveloped regions of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Though the biggest division in terms of the geographical area it occupies, the region is faced with difficult terrain and an unbearable weather conditions. Even though various initiatives have been taken by the government ( both at the federal and the […]
CUK launches B. Tech in CS&E
Central University of Kashmir (CUK) is launching B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (B. Tech, CS&E) Programme for the current academic session, the university statement said on Wednesday. Director, Admissions, Prof. Abdul Gani said, as per the statement said that “the process of online admission for the programme would begin from July 17, 2017. […]
Amarnath attack: Congress leader lashes at Govt for security lapse
Veteran Congress leader, Madan Lal Sharma, on Wednesday condemned the attack on the Amaranth Yatris and demanded foolproof security arrangement for the remaining period of the Yatra. He has demanded sufficient compensation for the deceased and wished for early recovery of the injured. Appealing to the people, especially of Jammu, to maintain peace and harmony, […]
Yatri attack: JRL hails Kashmiris for displaying great Kashmir ethos
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) of Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik hailed the people of Kashmir for showing their deep resentment and unequivocal condemnation of the Amarnath attack. JRL lauded the efforts of the people of Kashmir for providing aid and assistance to the Yatris in the hospitals despite them being […]
After slump in 2016, tourist influx increases in Sonamarg
While the Valley witnessed a less number of tourists footfall due to the last year’s (2016) uprising, the tourist destination of Sonamarg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district is witnessing a huge rush of locals as well as the domestic tourists. The influx of tourists at summer resort, Sonamarg to beat the heat has brought […]
Rollback GST, Presidential order or face agitation: JKCC to Govt
Jammu and Kashmir Coordination Committee, an amalgam of trade bodies and civil societies in the Valley on Wednesday demanded the withdrawal of Presidential Orders on Goods and Services Tax (GST) and roll back of the tax law passed in the Jammu and Kashmir legislature. The group while addressing a presser here warned the state government […]
Govt to setup Saffron Processing Unit at Kishtawar
Principal Secretary Agriculture Production Department Sundeep Kumar Nayak (IAS) on Wednesday chaired a state level project screening committee meeting on Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) at Agricultural Complex Lalmandi Srinagar. Sundeep Kumar while addressing the meeting said that for the year 2017-18, an amount of Rs. 32.81 crores shall be spent during current year […]
Dy CM discusses measures to deal with water-logging in Jammu city
Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today directed Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) to launch a drive to remove encroachments along drains and Nallahs to prevent overflowing and water logging in Jammu city. Dr Singh was speaking at a meeting attended by Commissioner, JMC M. Raju, Joint Commissioner, JMC R S Jamwal, Executive Engineers and other […]
NABARD observes foundation day
Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Hanjura on Wednesday called for better synergy among the stakeholders to ensure the envisioned goal of advancement of agriculture sector with socio-economic emancipation of farmers is achieved. The Minister was speaking at the 36th foundation day celebration of NABARD here today. He congratulated NABARD and its role in development […]
PM holds PRAGATI video-conference with Chief Secretaries
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today asked the Chief Secretaries of all the states to ensure that the registration at various levels under Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime is completed by 15 August 2017. The Prime Minister said this while reviewing the progress of flagship central projects in his monthly video conference under Pro-active […]